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"At Restaurant Sat Bains, they are masters of making food feel as good as it tastes… What is the secret to his success? ‘We strive to be unique. Many chefs have access to the same ingredients, but I’ve always believed it’s about how far you’re willing to push those ingredients to create something truly delicious.’"

"Learn more about the chefs and authors who will be at the 2025 Malton Food Lovers Festival"

"A must-have ingredient in my home kitchen is kimchi or sauerkraut. It’s a staple at home and I eat it with almost every meal! The one item or utensil every cook should have in their kitchen is a very sharp knife. While that might seem obvious, it is really important. After my health scare, my top tips for creating heart-healthy dishes are to stick to everything in moderation, and to have a variety of whole foods. The less processed food you eat, the better - so get creative with natural ingredients."

"Tender lamb is paired with a fiery harissa sauce and complemented by lemon and mint—This recipe blows my mind because it is the easiest thing in the world, said Sat Bains… I eat these like a lollipop, with mint yoghurt and a lemon wedge, plus potato flatbread and raw cauliflower salad on the side."

"At Restaurant Sat Bains, a two Michelin-starred restaurant with rooms just outside Nottingham, they grow food for the kitchen in a small but fruitful urban oasis. Guests are even served one of the courses in the chef’s greenhouse, where the best of the produce is showcased. Head gardener Peter Mallia says: ‘We try to get the most flavour out of the smallest amount of space.’ "

"We’ve built this little gastronomic oasis with solar energy, composting, and a garden that supplied the restaurant. It’s humbling to see people travelling from all over the world to experience it. It’s a reminder of why we put in the effort in the first place."

"Bains describes a kind of evolution. “Mum wasn’t a great cook at first – with four kids and her full-time job, meals were more about getting food on the table than any real passion for cooking,” he says. “But when we all left home, something amazing happened. With more time on her hands, she rediscovered cooking – and suddenly there was this new ingredient in her food: love.” It taught him that great food isn’t just about skill – it’s about having the time to care."

"Mum freezes pre-prepared chopped chillies and minced garlic and ginger in ice-cube trays. I do it all the time, particularly for curries, dals and sabjis. I channelled these memories of growing up with Mum’s curries and samosas into the launch of our vegan delivery service, Momma Bains, which features her chickpea curry, aloo gobi and aubergine and potato sabji."

"Midway through the 10-course tasting menu at @restaurant_sat_bains, a server appears and mysteriously invites your table out to one of the adjacent greenhouses. It’s a surprise course, he explains, ushering you inside, where a small table is holding pizza dough, a blend of cheeses and a vibrant green pesto made with the herbs grown inside these very walls.⁠"

"“I always believe food should look good, but taste better,” Michelin-starred chef Sat Bains tells Observer."

"The Midlands dining scene is booming… Two-star Sat Bains Restaurant in Nottingham, which pushes flavour and textural boundaries to thrilling effect on a tasting menu. Rooms are gorgeous and luxe too."

"Sat Bains is one of the country’s best chefs – his eponymous restaurant in Nottingham has two Michelin stars. Four years ago, he had a heart attack that led to triple bypass surgery. Prompted to overhaul his diet, Sat’s worked out how healthy eating can be delicious, and his new cookbook is full of heart-healthy dishes and practical tips. Here, he shares his experience – as well as four of his favourite dishes for home cooks."

"Chefs at Michelin-starred and other renowned restaurants across the UK tell our Money team their favourite cheap eats - from London to Edinburgh, Norfolk to Northern Ireland."

"Serving creative, modern gastronomy that’s focused on the seasons, Restaurant Sat Bains has been elevating the local food scene for over 20 years. Dan Lindsay, co-owner of Bar Iberico, Iberico World Tapas, and Taquero, says, “This is my go-to for a special occasion. At the forefront of intricate fine dining with two Michelin Stars, it’s been the jewel in the crown of the Nottingham culinary scene for over two decades.”"

"A big turning point in my cooking came in 2007 when I went to Japan for a workshop on umami. That experience drastically changed my approach to cooking"

"‘The point of technique is to extract flavour’, he said. ‘You have the same ingredients as everyone else. You have to figure out how to make them stand out from the rest.’"

"“After my heart attack, this is what I eat: lean protein, fruit, veg and ‘good’ fats, says the chef at the two Michelin-starred Restaurant Sat Bains”"

"Sat has dedicated his career and his restaurant to flavour and the careful balance of ingredients. Every dish served by the team over the period has been a product of rigorous research, an ethos clearly impressed upon the numerous renowned chefs whom Sat is proud to have mentored."

"The honourable prize of Restaurant Sat Bains being named the best restaurant came down to what chef, Sat Bains, believes he and his team bring, which includes “delivering an exceptional dining experience”."

"Only allow minimum manipulation when necessary. Elevate flavours through understanding. Cook as if you are eating. Waste is poor workmanship. Extractions of flavour is our role in life as cooks. Balance of menu is our obligation to our guests. Health is crucial in menu planning. Seasoning is a true skill, so taste, taste and taste again. Our goal is to be the best so we should act like the best."

"It feels extraordinarily telling that Sat Bains’ eponymous two-Michelin-starred restaurant has been trading for 25 years. The UK’s dining scene becomes more competitive by the year, so for the team to be celebrating a quarter of a century pays testament to its enduring relevance. Sat’s creative tasting menus are brave and unique - taking risks that pay off and interweaving clever surprises."

"A family-run restaurant with rooms, Restaurant Sat Bains is renowned for its fresh flavours and innovative techniques. Expect modern classic gastronomy to be presented through their signature tasting menus. Seating up to 28 guests with the largest table accommodating six guests, this is the perfect spot for an intimate date with your partner or close friends."

"It’s a question that many restaurants are forced to grapple with on a day-to-day basis, and one that two-Michelin-starred chef Sat Bains thinks about often."

"We’re thrilled to announce the WINNER of our Top 100 UK Restaurant Awards 2025 is… @restaurant_sat_bains! @satbains1’s creative tasting menus are brave and unique - taking risks that pay off and interweaving clever surprises - but more importantly they celebrate the joy of eating thanks to a deep-rooted understanding of flavour developed over decades."

"The Midlands stood out amongst the UK’s regions, taking three of the top places. SquareMeal gave Nottingham’s Restaurant Sat Bains its prized first place award. The two Michelin starred eatery was described as being a “unparalleled experience” of seasonal British fine dining."

"“We are honoured to place top in this brilliant list of restaurants,” said chef patron Sat. “We strive for both consistency and relevance, continuously innovating what we do and how we do it to be the best we can, spotlighting some of the country’s best produce in all its glory. “After 25 years of dedication to our concept and little pocket of Nottingham we are of course humbled to place number one in the UK.”"

"2025’s SquareMeal UK Restaurant of the Year is Restaurant Sat Bains in Nottingham… Sat’s creative tasting menus are brave and unique - taking risks that pay off and interweaving clever surprises - but more importantly they celebrate the joy of eating thanks to a deep-rooted understanding of flavour developed over decades."

"As two Michelin-starred Restaurant Sat Bains celebrates a staggering 25 years, we sat down with its chef patron to discuss what it takes to stay relevant, life-changing moments, and feeling fear on a day-to-day basis."

"This year’s UK Restaurant of the Year is a name that needs little introduction from us. Restaurant Sat Bains is a two Michelin-starred fine dining powerhouse that has been right at the top of the UK restaurant game for 25 years now. Incredibly, it might just be the best it has ever been right now – a testament to Sat Bains’ relentless drive to innovate and evolve."