A Indian restaurant in Egerton is in the running to win a regional accolade.

Desi Palace Restaurant on Dunscar Business Park on Blackburn Road has been nominated for the Restaurant of the Year in the North West at the Asian Restaurant & Takeaway Awards (ARTA) 2022.

The winners will be announced at a glittering red-carpet event being held at the InterContinental Hotel at The O2-London on Tuesday, October 2.

A spokesman for the restaurant said: “We are proud to have been recognised for our hard work.

“We would like to thank all our customer for their support and nomination as we couldn't have done it without them.

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“The whole team are currently on our toes for the results.

“We are very hopeful the we can bring this achievement to Bolton and make.”

Hosted by BBC broadcaster Samantha Simmonds and Paul Martin, magician and member of the world-famous Magic Circle, the coveted awards are in recognition of the UK’s best South Asian cuisine across a series of prestigious regional and national categories.

ARTA will spotlight the pinnacle of over 2,370 restaurants and takeaways across the UK that were nominated by the restaurant goers and food lovers.

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Speaking about ARTA 2022, Mohammed Munim, founder member and CEO of the awards, said: “Britain has some of the most vibrant and dynamic Asian restaurants, and they are an integral part of the fabric and culture of the country.

“The ARTA awards are a celebration and recognition of these exceptional restaurants, takeaways, chefs, and restaurateurs all across the country, who are serving their local communities so exceptionally well.

“Each nominee is a worthy winner, and we look forward to celebrating with them all at the award ceremony on the second of October.”

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The ARTA awards are in celebration and recognition of Britain’s vibrant Asian restaurants and takeaways and offered solidarity and morale for the industry which is currently facing headwinds including with the high cost of energy, inflation, and the impact from the pandemic.

ARTA 2022 is Powered by Work Permit Cloud, with ChefOnline as the Strategic Partner, and Madhu’s as the Catering Partner.