The proprietor of a well-liked Cambuslang takeaway has advised of his shock after his enterprise gained its first award.
Asian Tandoori scooped the Finest Takeaway in Glasgow gong on the glittering Scottish Takeaway Awards on Monday.
The black-tie occasion happened on the Marriott Lodge in Glasgow, the place all the highest names from the trade gathered.
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A delighted Adam Ahmed advised Lanarkshire Stay: “It was surprising. We did know that we have been finalists, however we had been earlier than. There was no indication that we have been going to win.
“I simply went alongside on the day and after they introduced it. My jaw dropped. I used to be so shocked however it was a superb shock.
“I used to be actually simply there for the day to see what was occurring, after which we gained, and I needed to go on stage and say a number of phrases.
“The factor was it was throughout enterprise hours, so the workers was working and couldn’t go.
“It’s a extremely huge achievement as a result of the award was for one of the best takeaways in Glasgow and there have been loads of huge names. I actually did not assume Asian Tandoori would win."
The takeaway provides a wide array of Indian curries, burgers, pizzas and kebabs.
Adam went on: “We’ve had the enterprise for nearly 13 years now. I’ve been within the meals recreation for a very long time, I used to be in venture administration after which the chance to open the takeaway got here up.
“We’ve bought 18 individuals together with our supply drivers and counter workers.
“I feel the award speaks for itself, it’s higher listening to it coming from the individuals who vote for us. I all the time say that the purchasers are one of the best judges.
“Now that we’ve one a title, there’s many extra to go. We might like to proceed on the trail we’re occurring and have extra achievements. Our important goal is to take care of the individuals then they give the impression of being after us."
He added: “It’s all the time good to talk to the purchasers for a little bit of banter. Typically I really feel prefer it's extra a remedy store than a kebab store.
“I wish to say a giant because of all our clients and workers. An enormous thanks to our head chief Jameel Ahmed and to our guys out the entrance. With out these guys, we could not handle it.”
A spokesperson for the Scottish Takeaway Awards mentioned: “Though in our second yr, we're honoured by the incredible response we've got had from the general public who have been so eager to vote for his or her favorite takeaways.
“This trade has grown massively over the previous years, and we aimed to hunt out, reward and thank those that have managed to make an actual distinction by serving incredible meals, utilizing one of the best of substances.
“The winners are an excellent instance of excellence whose dedication to be one of the best has made them stand out among the many relaxation.”
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