The spice is right in Courier Country

Awards recognise establishments offering best eating experiences

Winners of the hotly contested Scottish Curry Awards have been announced.

Restaurant of the year in central Scotland is Tulsi Fine Dining Indian and Thai Restaurant in St Andrews, which was set up just three years ago.

Located in the home of golf, Tulsi has been visited by some of the world’s best golfers.

Even Tiger Woods’ mum Kultida popped in to sample the menu.

Imam Hasan from Tulsi said: “This is very prestigious award for our restaurant.

“It is a great achievement.

“It has only been possible through hard work and the support of our customers.

“We opened this restaurant in 2015 with my three friends. It was a challenge for us to make it a success, but we are now always busy with locals, students, and tourists.”

Alma Indian Restaurant and Bar in Laurencekirk was restaurant of the year in north Scotland.

Nawaab of Perth scooped the award for best dining experience of the year in central Scotland.

Under the best-loved restaurant category, Khushi’s Dunfermline, which was top in the south-east, was overall winner, with Perth’s Everest Inn the winner for central Scotland.

The 11th Scottish Curry Awards were announced at a ceremony in Glasgow’s Crowne Plaza hotel.

They are run by Oceanic Consulting, which promotes campaigns and events aimed at black and minority ethnic communities.

CEO Irfan Younis said: “The Scottish Curry Awards is one of the very first events which we did so it is very dear to us.

“Throughout the last 10 years, we have admired the tenacity of the curry industry despite the numerous challenges.”

We have admired the tenacity of the curry industry despite the numerous challenges. IRFAN YOUNIS

Picture: Steven Brown. Head chef Pius Costa of Tulsi Fine Dining Indian and Thai Restaurant in St Andrews, which was central Scotland restaurant of the year in the Scottish Curry Awards.