A Glasgow restaurant has been named restaurant of the year at the Scottish Bar and Pub Awards 2022 - despite being in business for less that a year.
Ga Ga Kitchen and Bar scooped the top accolade at a glitzy ceremony at Glasgow's Doubletree Hilton on Tuesday night. The South East Asian food joint opened its doors in Partick mid-December last year.
From prawn toast to nasi goreng and from chicken wings to curry - the Dumbarton Road outfit has been a hit with locals a since launching. And industry chiefs watched on as Team Ga Ga picked up the prestigious gong which staff say 'is such a massive buzz'.
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A statement was released on their social media on Wednesday.
It read: "We won. Best Restaurant of the year.
"This is such a massive buzz for us in our first nine months, it’s taken a lot of hard work and positivity from our magnificent team. We woke up with the biggest smiles on our faces today."
Punters were quick to praise the team, stressing that the win was 'well-deserved.'
One wrote: "Well-deserved, I absolutely love your food."
Another commented: "Fantastic. Congratulations to you all."
A third posted: "Of course you did. Huge congratulations."
A number of Glasgow venues took home gold on the night.
The full list of winners from Scotland's biggest city is as follows;
Benromach Whisky Bar of the Year: The Piper Whisky Bar
Hi Spirits Best Live Music Venue: Box Bar & Club
HOSPO Manager of the year: Matt Colligan, Bier Hall
Molinari Casual Dining Award: Caffe Parma
Molson Coors Scottish Bar of the Year: Kelvingrove Café
Stoli Sustainability Award: Eusebi
Independent Operator of the Year: Scoop Restaurants
SUNDAY MAIL PUB OF THE YEAR: The Palais
AWARD FOR SUCCESS: Paul Stevenson, Paesano
HUNGRR TECHNOLOGY ADOPTER: Scoop Restaurant Group
INSPIRATIONAL WOMAN OF THE YEAR: Giovanna Eusebi
WILLIAM GRANT BAR APPRENTICE: Gavin Lidbury
Awards organiser Susan Young said, “It’s been another incredible year for the annual Scottish Bar and Pub Awards as we’ve recognised some of the most creative, hard-working and beloved venues in the country. Following a difficult few years for the licensed trade, it’s fantastic to see so many venues dedicate their time to staff training, inventive menus and new initiatives.
“From Inverness to Dundee, Troon to Uddingston, this year’s winners have gone above and beyond to provide exemplary customer service, create new cocktails or champion their local live music scene. I’d like to give a special mention and warmest congratulations to our DRAM Lifetime Achievement Award winner Colin Blair from Buzzworks and Inspirational Woman of the Year, Giovanna Eusebi from Eusebi Deli.
"They are two worthy winners and a credit to our industry. Congratulations everyone and thanks for once again helping us shine a spotlight on Scotland’s best venues.”
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