May 2011- Galway’s Asian Tea House was named Connacht’s Best restaurant at the Santa Rita/Sunday Independent Irish Restaurant Awards 2011 in the Burlington Hotel on Wednesday 25th May 2011. Almost 800 Industry peers attended Ireland’s leading Restaurant Awards with over 6,000 nominations received for Ireland’s favourite Restaurants, Chefs, Gastro Pubs, Hotel Restaurants and Local Food Heroes throughout the Country.
Speaking after receiving his award, Terry Commons, proprietor of the Asian Tea House said:
“We are delighted to be recognised with this award and we would like to congratulate all the entrants in this year’s awards who are the economic engine rooms in every town in Ireland, creating and maintaining much needed local employment.”
Alan Wong, Head Chef and Co-owner said: “Creativity and innovation are key elements of our offering at the Asian Tea House. We source most of our ingredients from the local producers, ensuring the finest and freshest of ingredients are used to produce seasonal, innovative dishes every evening in the Restaurant” says Alan Wong, Head Chef and co-owner.
In addition to a full extensive oriental menu which is available every day, the Asian Tea House also features two other menus; a Take Away Menu available nightly and a Mid Week Special Menu. Available all day Monday to Thursday.
The Asian Tea House Special Menu has been hugely successful, providing a main course of varied and heavenly food with a glass of wine for an irresistible price of €14.95.
