Asha's, Birmingham's top Indian restaurant, has received yet another honour.

It was named the "Most Diverse Company" by Women of Cultures at the British Asian Hafta Awards.

The venue successfully demonstrated a robust diversity policy meeting both the needs of employees and customers.

The Awards, held at a prestige dinner at the International Convention Centre, celebrate the success and contribution of the Asian community to Britain.

The category was sponsored by Birmingham City Council and the presentation was made by Cllr Alan Rudge and Brigadier Mark Banham.

Asha Bhosle, founder of Asha's, was instrumental in the formation of Women of Cultures, hosting a first lunch for 20 ladies in 2006. The organisation has since gone from strength to strength, working to empower women from all communities.  

Only recently Asha's was named leading venue in the West Midlands by a best restaurant guide.

It featured in the Top 100 in the country - based on the verdicts of half a million diners booking via Toptable.com.

Jaimon George, general manager, said: "It is fantastic that Asha's continues to be rated so highly.

"These awards do not come by accident, and I pay tribute to the owners and all my staff for their support. We do our best to offer the best and customers seem to appreciate this."

Asha's has sister restaurants across the Middle East.

Old friends, financier Paul Bassi and Pawan Kenth, managing director of Corporatewear UK, hold the UK franchise rights.