Umami Street Food and Desi in Southsea both nominated for Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year Awards

Umami Street Food and Desi - Old India Café have both been successfully nominated for Restaurant of the Year for the south east in the awards organised by Uber Eats. The awards recognise the contributions of small and independently run restaurants to their local communities and the food industry.

Nominee Umami Street Food in Elm Grove has recently undergone a refurbishment and is known for its array of flavours inspired from around the world including kwirky katsu. Fellow nominee Desi - Old India Cafe, also in Elm Grove, is an authentic home-style Indian restaurant that serves up a wonderful range of traditional dishes.

Last year, Portsmouth’s very own Natty’s Jerk based in the city centre was crowned ‘Restaurant of the Year’ which has been ‘life changing’ for Natty Crutchfield who has since opened new locations including one in Southampton.

He said: “Winning Restaurant of the Year was life-changing. We’ve grown faster than we ever imagined, and we’re proud to be part of a community that supports independent businesses.”

In 2025, the business crowned Restaurant of the Year will win £100,000 to invest in their growth and all finalists will also receive a £5,000 prize to help boost their business.

Matthew Price, general manager of Uber Eats UK, Ireland and Northern Europe, said: “The Restaurant of the Year Awards are not just celebrating restaurants, we’re investing in the future of food.”

For more information about the Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year Awards, click here.