Curry Oscars 2025: Scotland’s spice trail blazes to victory

Curry Oscars 2025: Scotland’s spice trail blazes to victory

Scotland’s culinary scene celebrated a major triumph at the Asian Curry Awards 2025, popularly known as the ‘Curry Oscars’. Held in London’s Mayfair, the event crowned Obsession of India (Glasgow), Obsession by Shahbaz (Wishaw), and Light of Bengal (Aberdeen) as winners of the prestigious Asian Restaurant of the Year award.  

Celebrating Scotland’s curry excellence  
The Asian Curry Awards 2025, hosted by BBC anchor Samantha Simmonds, recognized the best Indian and Asian restaurants across the UK. Scotland emerged strongly, with three restaurants securing top honours. Obsession of India in Glasgow was praised for its philosophy of simple, home‑style cooking without artificial additives. Its sister restaurant, Obsession by Shahbaz in Wishaw, also won accolades for its authentic flavours and consistency. Light of Bengal in Aberdeen rounded off Scotland’s success, highlighting the region’s growing reputation for high‑quality Asian cuisine.  

The awards underscored the importance of the curry industry to the UK’s cultural and culinary landscape, celebrating innovation, tradition, and excellence in dining experiences.  

Major takeaways  

• Asian Curry Awards 2025 held in London’s Mayfair  
• Scotland’s winners: Obsession of India (Glasgow), Obsession by Shahbaz (Wishaw), Light of Bengal (Aberdeen)  
• Obsession of India recognized for simple, authentic cooking without additives  
• Awards highlight Scotland’s rising profile in UK’s Asian dining scene  
• Event hosted by BBC anchor Samantha Simmonds  
   

Sources: Yahoo News UK