The Asian Chef of the Year 2018 for the North West province was announced as none other than Manchester’s own Mohammed Miah, when the eighth Asian Curry Awards took place in London last month.
With 40 years of professional experience under his belt, with 14 of them as the executive chef of Aman Indian Restaurant, situated next to Failsworth Pole, the title was awarded to Miah for the second time, having also won the title previously in 2015.
Organised by the Asian Catering Federation (ACF), around 1,000 VIP guests were in attendance at the awards hosted at Grosvenor House in London on the 18th November.
The only accolades dedicated to the spectrum of pan-Asian cuisine in Britain, the Asian Curry Awards recognise the best curry restaurants and takeaways across the nation. To be the recipient of an Asian Curry Award is highly regarded amongst those in the profession and community.
Upon winning, Chef Miah stated: “To win this title again is the greatest vote of confidence I could wish for, not just for myself, but for my team who work so hard to make things happen at the Aman Indian Restaurant. The award will inspire us to keep improving and I’d also like to thank all our customers for their help putting us on the map.”
The shortlist was determined by over 100,000 votes from members of the public, with a team of judges touring the country to determine the winners and seeing the increasingly high standards of the UK’s Asian restaurants.
A restaurant of many charms
Based in Failsworth, Aman Indian Restaurant offers a wide and diverse menu for all to enjoy.
Producing many a happy customer through their stellar food, service and atmosphere, the restaurant aims to be a place for people from all walks of life to visit and indulge.
There is an wide array of dishes on offer, ranging from classical dishes to various healthy, vegetarian options, all of which work to make the restaurant a local favourite.
Miah also prides himself on having added a number of his own dishes to the restaurant’s menu during his time there, which includes specialities such as Shashlik Korai Chicken Tikka, Honey Mango Delight and Nowabi Lamb.
Shake up your festive season a little
In the run-up to Christmas, the restaurant have a seasonal menu on offer for those wanting something a little special.
Available at various times in the afternoon and evening, there are two main options on offer: a traditional turkey menu, or, for those looking for a different, spicier experience, the Aman Indian menu.
The traditional menu, of course, includes the old favourite of turkey with roast potatoes, gravy and seasonal vegetables as the main course, where the alternative Indian menu offers the chef’s specialities.
The latter features the popular Shashlik Korai, comprised of tandoori chicken pieces and a variety of tenderly cooked vegetables; Honey Mango Delight, which consists of chicken or lamb tikka cooked with onions, mango chutney, honey cream and lime; or a traditional Indian style Balti.
The restaurant is also now fully licensed to serve alcohol, with a variety of beers, wines and spirits available.
Aman Indian Restaurant is currently taking bookings for the season, whether small gatherings or larger parties, so visit their website, or call 0161 681 0073, for further details regarding menu options, prices, times, and to reserve your spot for a fantastic Christmas meal.
