{"id":865,"date":"2026-09-22T07:34:38","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T07:34:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.artauk.com\/blog\/?p=865"},"modified":"2026-09-22T07:34:38","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T07:34:38","slug":"top-10-kent-restaurants-arta-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.artauk.com\/blog\/top-10-kent-restaurants-arta-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Kent Restaurants Shortlisted for ARTA 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kent has a strong reputation for its diverse restaurant scene, with Indian restaurants, takeaways and Asian dining businesses serving communities across the county. For ARTA 2026, ten Kent businesses have been shortlisted for the Regional Restaurant of the Year award.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Kent shortlist brings together restaurants from areas including Maidstone, Gravesend, Chatham, Canterbury, Bromley and other parts of the county. Each finalist has progressed through the ARTA nomination process and now has the opportunity to compete for regional recognition at the 2026 awards.<\/span><\/p>\n

For diners searching for the best Indian restaurants in Kent, the shortlist provides an opportunity to learn about some of the restaurants representing the county in one of the UK’s recognised Asian restaurant awards.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is ARTA’s Regional Restaurant of the Year Award?<\/b><\/h2>\n

The <\/span>Asian Restaurant & Takeaway Awards<\/span><\/a>, commonly known as ARTA, recognises restaurants, takeaways and hospitality professionals across the UK. The awards celebrate businesses that have built strong relationships with their customers and communities.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Regional Restaurant of the Year category gives restaurants across different parts of the UK an opportunity to receive recognition within their local area.<\/span><\/p>\n

ARTA’s process begins with customer nominations, allowing diners to support their favourite restaurants and takeaways. Shortlisted businesses then progress through further assessment stages, including customer scoring, online reputation checks and regional judging.<\/span><\/p>\n

The awards consider several areas that influence a restaurant\u2019s overall performance, including food quality, customer experience, value for money, online reviews and Food Hygiene Ratings.<\/span><\/p>\n

For the Kent finalists, reaching the Top 10 represents recognition from both customers and the wider hospitality community.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Kent Shortlist at a Glance<\/b><\/h2>\n

The ten finalists competing for the ARTA 2026 Kent Restaurant of the Year title are:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Cinnamon Spice<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Durbar Spice<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Indian Valley Restaurant and Takeaway<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Izmir Restaurant<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Mughal Dynasty<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Rai Woburn<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Spice Lounge<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. Spice Village Indian Restaurant and Takeaway<\/span><\/li>\n
  9. The Bombay Restaurant<\/span><\/li>\n
  10. Turmeric Twist<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The complete Kent shortlist was published as part of the ARTA 2026 regional Top 10 announcement by <\/span>Samaj Weekly<\/span><\/a>, which covered finalists from across the UK.<\/span><\/p>\n

    The finalists represent different parts of Kent and showcase the variety of Asian restaurants available across the county.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Meet the 10 Kent Finalists<\/b><\/h2>\n

    The ARTA regional shortlist recognises restaurants that have reached an important stage in the competition. Each finalist now progresses towards the final stages of the awards process.<\/span><\/p>\n

    1. Cinnamon Spice<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Cinnamon Spice is one of the restaurants representing Kent in the ARTA 2026 Regional Restaurant of the Year category.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Its inclusion places it among the ten shortlisted businesses competing for regional recognition, alongside restaurants from across Kent.<\/span><\/p>\n

    The restaurant now joins the wider group of finalists preparing for the next stage of the competition.<\/span><\/p>\n

    2. Durbar Spice<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Durbar Spice has secured a place on the Kent shortlist for ARTA 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n

    The restaurant is part of a regional group that reflects the variety of Indian and Asian restaurants operating across the county.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Its nomination highlights the role of local restaurants in serving their communities and building connections with diners.<\/span><\/p>\n

    3. Indian Valley Restaurant and Takeaway<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Indian Valley Restaurant and Takeaway is among the ten Kent businesses shortlisted for the Regional Restaurant of the Year award.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Combining restaurant and takeaway services, the business represents the different ways customers enjoy Indian cuisine across the UK.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Its place in the ARTA shortlist gives the restaurant an opportunity to gain recognition alongside other Kent finalists.<\/span><\/p>\n

    4. Izmir Restaurant<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Izmir Restaurant has been selected as one of Kent\u2019s ARTA 2026 finalists.<\/span><\/p>\n

    The restaurant joins a diverse shortlist featuring businesses from different locations and representing a range of Asian dining experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Its inclusion reflects the strength of Kent\u2019s restaurant community within this year\u2019s awards.<\/span><\/p>\n

    5. Mughal Dynasty<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Mughal Dynasty is included among the Kent restaurants shortlisted for ARTA 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n

    The restaurant\u2019s place in the Top 10 gives it the opportunity to compete for the regional title at the upcoming awards stages.<\/span><\/p>\n

    As part of the Kent shortlist, Mughal Dynasty represents one of the businesses recognised through the ARTA nomination process.<\/span><\/p>\n

    6. Rai Woburn<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Rai Woburn is among the Kent restaurants shortlisted for the ARTA 2026 Regional Restaurant of the Year award.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Its inclusion adds another recognised name to this year’s Kent shortlist, with the restaurant joining nine other finalists competing for regional recognition.<\/span><\/p>\n

    The shortlist highlights businesses from different parts of Kent, reflecting the range of Asian restaurants and takeaways serving local communities.<\/span><\/p>\n

    7. Spice Lounge<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Spice Lounge has secured its place among the ten Kent finalists for ARTA 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n

    The restaurant will now progress through the regional stage of the competition alongside other shortlisted businesses from across the county.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Its nomination places it among the restaurants being considered for the ARTA 2026 Kent Restaurant of the Year title.<\/span><\/p>\n

    8. Spice Village Indian Restaurant and Takeaway<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Spice Village Indian Restaurant and Takeaway is another Kent business included in the ARTA 2026 shortlist.<\/span><\/p>\n

    The restaurant represents the combination of dining and takeaway services that form an important part of the UK\u2019s Indian food sector.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Its place among the finalists gives customers another local restaurant to follow during this year\u2019s awards journey.<\/span><\/p>\n

    9. The Bombay Restaurant<\/b><\/h3>\n

    The Bombay Restaurant is included in the Kent Top 10 shortlist for ARTA 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n

    As one of the finalists competing in the Regional Restaurant of the Year category, the restaurant has reached an important stage of the competition.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Its selection highlights another example of the variety of Indian restaurants represented across Kent.<\/span><\/p>\n

    10. Turmeric Twist<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Turmeric Twist completes the list of ten Kent finalists competing for ARTA 2026 recognition.<\/span><\/p>\n

    The restaurant joins the other shortlisted businesses as the competition moves towards the regional judging stage and final awards ceremony.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Its inclusion adds another restaurant to Kent\u2019s representation at one of the UK\u2019s major Asian restaurant awards.<\/span><\/p>\n

    How Was the Kent Shortlist Judged?<\/b><\/h2>\n

    The ARTA judging process combines customer participation with additional assessment stages to recognise restaurants that demonstrate strong performance across different areas.<\/span><\/p>\n

    The process begins with customer nominations, allowing diners to put forward restaurants and takeaways they value. This gives local communities an opportunity to support the businesses they regularly visit.<\/span><\/p>\n

    The shortlisted restaurants are then assessed using several factors, including:<\/span><\/p>\n