Top Offaly restaurant scoops top honour at big awards

SANJAY'S Kitchen in Birr has won the prestigious Best Chef Award at Asian Restaurant Awards held on Tuesday night.

This award is a testament to the incredible talent and dedication of their amazing chef and the entire team who work tirelessly to bring culinary excellence to your plates every day.

Commented Sanjay: "A huge thank you to our wonderful patrons for your unwavering support and for being part of our journey. Let’s bask in that glory!"

Sanjay’s Kitchen on Market Square, Birr, offers a gastronomic journey that redefines the perception of Indian food.

Their dishes reflect inspiration from varied Indian cultures and are an amalgamation of exotic ingredients.

Proprietor Sanjay graduated from a catering college in India and rose through the ranks to become a senior Sous Chef at Wildflower Hall, Shimla (Oberoi Hotels & Resorts).

He was then presented with the opportunity to work in Dublin at Rasam Indian restaurant, which opened in 2003.

After several successful years of working in Dun Laoghaire, Sanjay moved to the city centre to work in Indie Dhaba. The tapas style cuisine was introduced here under his supervision. This style of cooking was acclaimed and applauded by various newspapers and magazines throughout Ireland.

"Then having decided to pursue my passion for food and cooking, I set up my own restaurant and Sanjay Kitchen, Leixlip was born. The cuisine was warmly praised and highly recommended by Paolo Tullio," outlined Sanjay.

Following that he opened Sanjay's Kitchen at Market Square in Birr.

"I am delighted to say that the people here have welcomed this restaurant and my food with open arms," said the proprietor of the award-winning restaurant.