AK's Diner wins Good Food Guide Critics' Pick award
Anand Kumar Ramakrishna owns a tiny Malaysian restaurant. It won Critics' Pick at the Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide Awards.
AK's Diner is a tiny Malaysian restaurant in a basement at Ovolo Hotel in Canberra. The restaurant was named Critics' Pick of the Year last night at the Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide Awards.
Owner Anand Kumar Ramakrishna opened the restaurant two years ago. Ramakrishna wanted to honour his Malaysian heritage and share street food from the region.
Ramakrishna had no idea the award existed. Ramakrishna barely noticed when his name was called at the Sydney ceremony.
The Critics' Pick award honours restaurants that capture the moment. They bring something special to the dining scene.
They stay on critics' lists year after year. Ramakrishna said he has no plans to change how he runs the diner soon.
He wants to keep it real and simple. Canberra's restaurant community celebrated the award.
Owners of Pilot and the Boathouse were among those happy for him.
- Anand Kumar Ramakrishna
- Owner
- Ovolo Hotel in Nishi building, Canberra
- Location
- Two years
- Years open
- XO in Narrabundah
- Previous restaurant
Why it mattersA small restaurant won major critics' recognition. This shows that excellence doesn't need size or prestige.
AustraliaCanberra's dining scene gains national recognition as a locally-owned restaurant wins a leading Australian food award.
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