We have been working hard to become 'Glasgow's Best Takeaway'
Umair Vaseem, owner, says they are 'excited' to be one of the finalists.
Umair Vaseem aand dad Mohammed (Image: GordonTerris_Herald&Times) He said: 'We give good service and good food quality so that's the main reason we've been nominated I think.
'It's a family-run business and we've been working hard on it.'
The takeaway opened just over a year ago and is Umair's first in East Kilbride having previously owned business in Edinburgh.
He said: 'I've been in this trade for 25 years.
'I serve Indian food, pizzas, kebabs and we've got a lot of desserts.
'The Indian kebab is a favourite, and then the specialities and curries.'
Speciality dishes include durries such as makhani masala, masaledar and pardesi.
(Image: GordonTerris_Herald&Times) Umair says their food quality is something that sets them apart from other takeaways in the area.
He said: 'We don't compromise on quality.
'We have good quality food and good service.'
The 40-year-old says winning Glasgow Times Best Takeaway would be great for the business.
He said: 'I'll be happy if we win, it will help with the growth of my business as well.
'I've not been on the street long but people like the food.'
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