A competition to find the UK’s best Chinese restaurants has launched its ninth annual search and is looking for Glaswegians to nominate their favourite eateries.

The Legacy of Taste, an authority on Chinese food and culture, is welcoming nominations for its Pagoda awards and is looking for the public to choose the very best Chinese restaurants, whether independent, part of a chain, fine dining or family run.

All nominated restaurants will undergo public voting and those nominating will be entered into a draw to win two return flights to China, courtesy of Cathay Pacific.

TV chef and member of the judging panel, Jeremy Pang, said: “Chinese food is a real institution in the UK and The Legacy of Taste brings communities together in support of their local restaurants.

“Previous Pagoda Award winners have been in rural and suburban locations as much as they have been in big cities, so you never know, the best Chinese restaurant in the UK could well be here in Glasgow.”

Sponsored by China’s biggest beer export, Tsingtao, and premium airline Cathay Pacific, The Legacy of Taste aims to protect the heritage of Chinese cuisine in the UK.

Its Pagoda Awards recognise those restaurants demonstrating an authentic menu and cooking techniques, in addition to high quality food, service and a great passion from the staff.

All Pagoda Award-winning restaurants will be invited to the grand award ceremony in London, which takes place in March.

They will also be listed in the Legacy of Taste eating out guide, where people can find the best Chinese restaurants to visit in any area of the UK and beyond.

For further information about Legacy of Taste and to nominate, visit www.legacyoftaste.com.