Gateshead's Raval wins big at Asian Restaurant Awards

Raval Restaurant, the iconic Indian culinary gem next to the Tyne Bridge has done the North East proud at the National Asian Restaurant Awards!

They won the Best Fine Dining Restaurant in the North of England award.

Here's what Nas Islan, the proud manager of Raval Restaurant had to say:

"We were up there with London's Michelin-starred Indian restaurants, like Quilon and Benares Restaurant. As proud Northerners, we've proven that the Northeast is a force to reckon with in the fine dining scene,"

He continued, "This honour belongs to our incredible team and to you - our loyal patrons from Newcastle, Gateshead, and across the Northeast. Your support made this possible!"

"Let's keep the buzz going, Northeast! We're over the moon to bring this award home. Share our story, spread the love, and let's continue to put our region on the culinary map!"

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