SEVERAL businesses in Wrexham and Flintshire have been shortlisted for a prize at the 2022 Welsh Asian Food Awards.

Asian restaurants, takeaways and food establishments across Wales will be recognised as some of the best in the industry when the awards ceremony takes place at the Cardiff City Stadium on Monday, August 15.

The evening, organised by Oceanic Consulting, will reward hard-working individuals who promote Asian cuisine and connect communities through food and culture.

Finalists across the country have now been shortlisted following public nominations for what will be just the second annual Welsh Asian Food Awards.

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The finalists for the Welsh Asian Food Awards 2022 from Wrexham and Flintshire are:

Bangladeshi Restaurant of the Year

Anise (Wrexham)

Curry Takeaway of the Year

Parivaar (Mold)

Asian Fusion Restaurant of the Year

Asia Sensation (Mold)

Best Asian Vegetarian Establishment

Eastern Red Chinese Restaurant (Mold)

Unique Asian Restaurant of the Year

Asia Sensation (Mold)

Outstanding Middle Eastern Restaurant of the Year

Eastern Red Chinese Restaurant (Mold)

Organisers Awards for Outstanding Restaurant

Indian Lounge (Mold)

Chinese Takeaway of the Year

Two Dragons (Deeside)

5 Star Indian Restaurant of the Year

(North Wales category)

Parivaar (Mold)

Ijazz (Wrexham)

Indian Lounge (Mold)

Curry Restaurant of the Year

(North Wales category)

Indian Lounge (Mold)

CEO Irfan Younis said “All finalists should feel proud to be recognised for their talent and hard work. They bring much joy and entertainment through delicious food which represents Wales’s rich culture and heritage.

"These awards honour those who give their all to deliver outstanding services and open the doors to Asia’s kitchen. We wish all our finalists the very best of luck and are looking forward to a great night of celebration.”