Business community says Matin's a hero!

The local eateries with go up against the best Asian restaurants and takeaways from around Scotland after more than 10,000 people voted online for their favourite venues, with 70 businesses making the shortlist.

Hosted by BBC News anchor Samantha Simmonds, the gala dinner and awards ceremony will take place at The Sheraton Grand Hotel in Edinburgh on September 18.

The awards, being held for the seventh time, are organised by the Asian Catering Federation (ACF).

ACF chairman Yawar Khan said: “We are seeing some remarkable creativity by pioneering restaurateurs and chefs, adapting to challenging trading conditions and more sophisticated customer preferences, showcasing Scotland’s world-leading produce, especially its seafood, game, neeps and tatties.”

Itihaas Director Matin Khan has been honoured by Midlothian and East Lothan Chamber of Commerce as a ‘Local Hero.’

The award was presented for his extensive work in the community. Itihaas sponsors many local sports clubs and social organisations, and Matin has raised substantial amounts for charity.

His certificate was handed over at the Chamber’s annual Enterprise Exhibition and Awards ceremony at the Roslin Institute by Jo Robinson, Editor of the Midlothian Advertiser and East Lothian News, and Arthur Johnston, Chairman of The Business Partnership.

“We regard the award as a badge of honour,” said Matin. “It shows the importance which Itihaas attaches to its role in community life in and around Midlothian and East Lothian.

“Our reputation for serving the finest Asian food attracts customers from far afield but local people are the basis of our business and we try to play an active part in many aspects of their lives.”

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