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UK Indian restaurant receives Annapurna Certificate
Asha’s Restaurant & Cocktail Bar became the first restaurant in the United Kingdom to receive this global recognition.
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Malvika Choudhary - Fri, 11, Apr 2025
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Asha’s Restaurant & Cocktail Bar receiving Annapurna Certificate / X
The Government of India awarded an Indian restaurant in Birmingham with the Annapurna Certificate by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).
Asha’s Restaurant & Cocktail Bar, became the first restaurant in the United Kingdom to receive this global recognition. The award was presented on the Foundation Day of the ICCR on April 9, following nominations from 39 countries.
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Instituted in 2023, the Annapurna Certificate honours restaurants operating outside India that have made outstanding contributions to the promotion of authentic Indian cuisine and culinary heritage. Named after the Hindu goddess of food, the award celebrates those fostering cultural exchange through gastronomy.
Confirming the honor, the Indian Consulate in Birmingham said in a post on X, “Big win for the UK! Asha’s UK has been awarded the prestigious Annapurna Certificate by ICCR Delhi on ICCR's Foundation Day — the first-ever global award in the UK, proudly nominated by CGI Birmingham. Ranked among the Top 5 Indian Cuisine restaurants worldwide.”
Big win for the UK!@Ashas_UK has been awarded the prestigious Annapurna Certificate by @ICCR_Delhi on ICCR's Foundation Day — the first-ever GLOBAL award in the UK, proudly nominated by @CGI_bghm!
— India in Birmingham (@CGI_Bghm) April 11, 2025
Ranked among the Top 5 Indian Cuisine restaurants worldwide!#AnnapurnaAward pic.twitter.com/HHpUrD3hGz
The restaurant has long been known for its high-quality Indian dining experience and has attracted several global celebrities including Tom Cruise, Ed Sheeran, Pink, John Malkovich, and members of the Rolling Stones. It has also earned praise from chefs like Heston Blumenthal, Glynn Purnell, Paul Rankin, and James Martin.
Named after legendary Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle, the restaurant reflects her passion for both music and cuisine. Bhosle, one of the world’s best-selling recording artists, has established a chain of restaurants across the Middle East, with further expansions planned in the UK and North America.
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