Maneki Ramen in Arch 44, Worcester, has been honoured as one of the finalists for the annual Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards (ARTA) in the Japanese restaurant of the year category.
The restaurant is up against Wakaze (Leicester), Takayama Restaurant (Ipswich) and Oishii Japanese Restaurant in Hertford.
NOMINATED: Pete Dovaston, owner and head chef, said he and the team were pleased to accept the ARTA nomination as best Japanese restaurant for Maneki Ramen (Image: Supplied)
Maneki Ramen is no stranger to success, having won the title of Best Japanese Restaurant in the annual Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards (ARTA) in 2023.
Pete Dovaston, head chef and owner, said: “It’s great to be nominated for the award again and it just goes to show we’re going in the right direction and consistently providing good quality service. We’re trying to improve all the time and this shows that has been successful.”
The restaurant was among another four national candidates who are in the running for the title.
NOMINATED: Maneki Ramen in Worcester is nominated as best Japanese restaurant (Image: Supplied)
The awards ceremony, billed as the most prestigious celebration of Pan Asian cuisine in the UK, will be taking place on Monday, October 6 at the London Hilton Park Lane.
ARTA 2025 will welcome a guest list of the nation’s most popular Asian restaurateurs alongside MPs, dignitaries and celebrities.
The ceremony will be hosted by BBC journalist and broadcaster, Samantha Simmonds, and magician, Paul Martin.
FLASHBACK: Pete Dovaston and Dorian Kirk celebrate Maneki Ramen’s success at ARTA in 2023 when they were crowned best Japanese restaurant (Image: Maneki Ramen)
The finest Asian restaurants and takeaways from across the UK will come together in London in the hope of being recognised as the best restaurant in their region or nationally and honoured with a jewel in the crown of the UK Asian restaurant industry award sector.
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This year, more than 1,300 restaurants and takeaways across the UK were put forward by diners and food enthusiasts, with a large share of entries submitted via ChefOnline; ARTA’s strategic partner and one of the country’s leading platforms linking customers to Asian dining establishments.
With access to a nationwide customer base of over a million, ChefOnline played a key role in encouraging broad participation in the awards. The nomination process was further strengthened by robust social media engagement and supporting data, including Food Hygiene Ratings.
Speaking about the Asian Restaurant & Takeaway Awards 2025, Mohammed Munim, Founder Member and CEO of ARTA, said: “Asian restaurants and takeaways have long played a vital role in the UK’s economy and culture.
“Their contribution through job creation, community impact, and culinary excellence, deserves to be recognised. Especially in today’s challenging climate, ARTA is proud to champion their achievements and support their continued success.”
AloJapan.com