The Search
Welcome to the 2012 Tsingtao Legacy of Taste, the search for Britain's favourite Chinese restaurant. For the 5th successive year Tsingtao Beer is setting out to discover the very best Chinese dining experiences in Great Britain.
This year we have new additions to our judging panel, Harry Yeung, owner and head chef of the three times finalist and 2008 Legacy of Taste winner Yang Sing, Manchester. Harry is a long-standing restaurant entrepreneur with an empire that is firmly established as part of Manchester's culinary landscape. Joining Harry is Bernard Yeoh, the owner and host of Kai Mayfair. This Michelin Star awarded restaurant was last years winner and sets a very high standard for this years entrants to match.
Along with the crown of being Britain's favourite Chinese restaurant, this year the competition has added new categories. Legacy of Taste 2012 includes regional favourites, best take home occasion, best local and best fine dining restaurant as well as the traditional favourite UK Chinese restaurant.
The esteemed panel of judges have finished their tour of the finalists restaurants. The winners will be announced towards the end of January 2013.
The Categories
- Britain's FAVOURITE Chinese restaurant - Voted for by you judged by Tsingtao Legacy of Taste Panel
- Britain's favourite LOCAL Chinese restaurant - Voted for by you, located in a village or suburb of a major city
- Britain's favourite REGIONAL Chinese restaurant - Voted for by you
- Britain's favourite FINE DINING Chinese restaurant - Supported by Hong Kong Tourism Board and will be judged by an independent Tsingtao Legacy of Taste Panel
- Britain's favourite TAKE HOME Chinese meal - Judged by Craig Butcher, editor of both MSN Food and MSN Him
The Process
1. Nominations and voting begins (September & October 2012)
Support your favourite restaurant by voting and you could win a trip for two to China, courtesy of Cathay Pacific.
2. Voting Closes and Judging Begins (November)
Our esteemed judging panel will scrutinise the three restaurants with the most votes.
3. Awards Ceremony
(January 31st 2013)
One restaurant will be crowned the winner of the Legacy of Taste competition.
The Winning Restaurant
All winning Chinese restaurants will be presented with a prestigious Legacy of Taste 2012 trophy or certificate in their respective venues. The awards will be presented in London on January 31st, 2013.
The Sponsors
Hong Kong Tourism Board
Founded on 1 April 2001 with the purpose of supporting the interests of Hong Kong's tourism in its entirety. In fulfilling its objectives, the HKTB works in partnership with relevant government departments and organisations, the travel-related sectors, and other entities directly or indirectly related to tourism.
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Cathay Pacific
Whatever your reason is for flying, you'll always enjoy the best possible experience with Cathay Pacific. Our aim is to be the world's best airline, and we know we can only achieve it by putting you first. That means providing service 'straight from the heart', delicious catering, first class in-flight entertainment and much more. With us it's always personal.
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Halewood International
Founded in 1978, Halewood International is the UK's largest independent drinks manufacturer and distributor with a turnover in excess of £250 million and more than 1,500 employees worldwide. It is the sole UK and Ireland distributor for Tsingtao Beer.
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Tsingtao Beer
Founded in 1903, Tsingtao Beer is made by the Tsingtao brewery in Qingdao in China. Pronounced Ching Dow, the beer is brewed using Laoshan Spring water and includes wheat, barley & rice in the fermentation to deliver a light clean taste that is an ideal accompaniment to food.
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In addition to the above sponsors, the competition is being supported by a number of Chinese wholesalers. The ones that are open to the public are listed below and for authentic Chinese ingredients, pay them a visit.
