Edinburgh curry restaurant, Mint Leaf, 28 Bernard Street, Edinburgh, EH6 6PP, has been shortlisted for the Best Restaurant Scotland award at the trailblazing British Curry Awards in association with Just Eat.

Additionally, Dishoom, 3A St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH2 2BD, has been shortlisted for the Best Newcomer award.

The Edinburgh restaurants will be among the finest from across the UK to descend on London in the hope of being recognised as the best restaurant in their region and honoured with a jewel in the crown of the UK curry restaurant industry award sector at the prestigious ceremony, which this year marks its 15th anniversary on Monday 25th November at Battersea Evolution.

Recognised globally as the originator in the UK curry business award sector and the ‘Oscars’ of the industry, the British Curry Awards will once again welcome a guest list of leading names from the worlds of sport, film, television, showbiz and entertainment alongside celebrity chefs, curry restaurant owners and their staff from across the country. Former attendees have included high profile guests such as current and former Duchess of York; David Seaman; Russell Brand; and Heston Blumenthal, to name a few.

As the foremost and pioneering celebration of the UK curry industry’s achievements and the best restaurants across all regions, British Curry Awards has established itself as a national institution, recognised internationally. A nationwide nominations process to honour the nation’s top curry houses is led by the loyal, local patrons of curry houses on the streets of Britain, annually invited to nominate their favourite Asian restaurants and takeaways. The process of public nominations creates an authentic list of the nation’s favourite Asian eateries, based on the opinions of local residents, leading to a rigorous vetting process by an independent panel of judges.

Good luck to Mint Leaf and Dishoom!