

Five Leeds Indian restaurants shortlisted for Asian Restaurant Awards 2023 including Aagrah and Lalas
The businesses have been shortlisted for the Asian Restaurant Awards 2023, which celebrate the cream of the crop for Asian cooking. The winner will be announced at a glitzy ceremony in Hilton Manchester, Deansgate, on July 31 – hosted by newsreader Samantha Simmonds.
Last year’s awards saw triumph for Lala’s in Pudsey, which scooped the Best Asian Restaurant award in the North of England for the second year running. The 2023 nominations were whittled down by a panel of expert judges, including Bangladeshi chef Tony Khan, the co-chairman of the Chinese Catering Association, Thomas Chan, and Welsh executive chef and TV television personality Steve Gomes.
Here are the five Leeds restaurants to have made the shortlist.
Here are the five Leeds restaurants to have made the shortlist.

7. Bangla Lounge
Just outside of Leeds, but worth a mention, Bangla Lounge in Birstall has made the shortlist. The Low Lane restaurant serves family recipes passed down through generations, which are combined with a 21st century techniques. Photo: Google