THE best takeaways in the UK and Ireland have been revealed – and your local favourite could be on the list.
Uber Eats has announced a shortlist of 12 finalists competing in this year’s Restaurant of the Year Awards.
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Takeaway fans have been voting for their favourite restaurant to claim the top prize, which will be announced later this year.
A total of 130 restaurants originally made the nominations list.
Now one takeaway from each region has been selected to have a shot of becoming the overall winner.
These are the finalists:
- London – Sanjugo
- Yorkshire – Silver’s Deli
- Scotland: YAYAS
- North West: Burg N Ice
- North East: Sushi Me Rollin’
- West Midlands: Taqi’s Grill
- Wales: Sharkbite Burgers
- South West: Low & Slow
- South East: Umami Street Food
- East Midlands & Anglia: Wok & Grill
- Northern Ireland: Seed
- Ireland: Urban Health
London gem Sanjugo has an impressive 4.8 stars out of 5 on Google Reviews.
The Japanese sushi restaurant currently has locations in Angel, Shoreditch and Victoria.
Another Japanese restaurant to make the cut is Sushi Me Rollin’ in Newcastle Upon Tyne.
It’s known for its hand-crafted sushi with wacky names, including The Attenborough and The Karate Squid.
Two burger restaurants are also on the list.
There’s Burg N Ice, which offers smashed burgers and crispy chicken tenders alongside sweet treats like ice cream and waffles.
Meanwhile Sharkbite Burgers in Cwmbran, Wales, serves up giant burgers like the Daddy Shark and the Megalodon.
It was set up by competitive bodybuilder Mark, also known as Sharkey, and his partner Tash.
Barbecue and grill restaurants also feature among the finalists.
Taqi’s Grill in Birmingham is known for its Cajun Chargrilled Doner Kebab, Signature Burger and Beef Smash Burger.
Meanwhile Low & Slow in Bristol smokes its delicious meat dishes for up to 20 hours to get the perfect texture and taste.
Leicester’s Wok & Grill offers a fusion of authentic Indo-Chinese and flame-grilled dishes.
You can get everything from noodle and rice boxes to peri peri chicken and gourmet burgers.
The winner of the sought-after title will be crowned in London.
They will receive a huge £100,000 prize to invest into their business.
All the finalists will receive a £5,000 prize and a tailored support package from Uber Eats to help boost their business.
The winners will be judged by experts such as Levi Roots, Eating with Todd, Clodagh McKenna, and 2024 Restaurant of the Year winner Natty Crutchfield.
More than 60% of restaurants on Uber Eats are small or medium-sized businesses.
Matthew Price, general manager of Uber Eats UK, Ireland and Northern Europe, said: “Independent restaurants are the beating heart of the UK and Ireland’s food scene.
“Whether it’s your local burger joint, a climate-conscious vegan cafe, or a TikTok-famous pop-up, Uber Eats is proud to support the businesses that bring flavour, jobs, and culture to our communities.”
How to save money on your takeaway
TAKEAWAYS taste great but they can hit you hard on your wallet. Here are some tips on how to save on your delivery:
Cashback websites– TopCashback and Quidco will pay you to order your takeaway through them. They’re paid by retailers for every click that comes to their website from the cashback site, which eventually trickles down to you. So you’ll get cashback on orders placed through them.
Discount codes – Check sites like VoucherCodes for any discount codes you can use to get money off your order.
Buy it from the shops – Okay, it might not taste exactly the same but you’ll save the most money by picking up your favourite dish from your local supermarket.
Student discounts – If you’re in full-time education or a member of the National Students Union then you may be able to get a discount of up to 15 per cent off the bill. It’s always worth asking before you place your order.
