Chef De Mumbai in Dover

Very pleasant staff despite our poor English, excellent meal, I recommend this place

Highly recommend!! Great food, and lovely staff! We stopped here the night before getting the Dover ferry. Just what we needed after a long drive. Bonus was we could stop in our van overnight as we’d eaten there. We would definitely go back if we were in the area.

Great food, wonderfully friendly staff and a free overnight stay at the parking lot so we can quickly get to the harbor tomorrow. Absolutely fantastic!

After our tour to Isle of Man and Isle of Skye we take the ferry from Dover back home. In the search for a last overnight stay I came across this place on Park4night and the reviews are good. We had dinner here which was delicious. They also explain what you eat. The owner and the staff are friendly and cheerful. Because you eat here the overnight stay with a camper is free otherwise you pay £20.-

I've ordered takeout twice, and they're very responsive. Fast service, good quality meals, and they accept orders even after closing time. It's child-friendly, perfect. I'll definitely come back next time, and it'll be a family meal. The owners and employees are very kind and welcoming. Parking is available for customers. I wish you all the best and see you soon.

Great vegetarian menu & delicious food, very friendly welcome from all the staff. We stayed the night in our van on the car park as very convenient for Dover port. Thanks for a lovely night!

The food was divine, and the waiter was very attentive. Nice and friendly. He even went into the kitchen to see if they could make a dish without onions. I highly recommend this restaurant. We were allowed to park our RV in the parking lot overnight for free.

Delicious food. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Great place, excellent food, very well served. The kitchen is open to the dining room, the joy of cooking and the aroma of spices create a great atmosphere. The dishes are very good, everything is served in dishes or pans that are easy to move around for sharing, well-spiced without being overpowering. This restaurant is worth the detour!

Very delicious and authentic food. The staff is very friendly.

Everything was really nice. The food was very good and fresh. They close at 9 pm but they stayed open just for us till 10 pm. The owner very friendly too. We highly recommend it!!!😊😊😊

Great food and very friendly service.

Delicious food and lovely ambience. Staffs is professional

Travelling from South Wales to France in a motorhome and found this place who advertise a free overnight carpark as long as you spend some money at the bar.. an accepted and acceptable offer. Pulled in on an Saturday evening of a bank holiday weekend and found a place to park the motorhome and went in. We were warmly greeted by a young man who was full of enthusiasm and who made us feel welcomed. We were taken to a nice cosy table and greeted by our waitress who also gave a warm welcome. Drinks and meals ordered and we were brought a few poppadoms and chutneys. We started munching into these and realised that THIS Indian establishment felt better than others we had experienced. (I have eaten 'Indian' food fairly often for decades, so have had good experience). Main meals arrived in good time... Murghi Makhani, Paneer TIkka Masala and some rices, along with Peshwari naan and we started this meal. What a stunning meal it was... delicate and subtle spices made an absolutely fantastic taste and combination. What more need I say? Towards the end of the meal we got chatting to the young man who appeared to be the owner who explained to us that the chefs all come from a variety of regions in India and bring with them speciality dishes from their own regions... THIS is not your average 'Indian' food establishment that dishes out the UK weekend or takeaway food prepared by Bangladeshis, but an authentic Indian premisis that prepares traditional and authentic Indian food, made by Indian chefs who clearly have a great skill. For motorhomers who would be interested, we had a fairly quiet night of sleep with the occasional car travelling by, but the road is a 'fast' road and as a vehicle passes, the sound is quite loud. Luckily, we were up early to catch a ferry, but will, not would...WILL stay here again.

Travelling from South Wales to France in a motorhome and found this place who advertise a free overnight carpark as long as you spend some money at the bar.. an accepted and acceptable offer. Pulled in on an Saturday evening of a bank holiday weekend and found a place to park the motorhome and went in. We were warmly greeted by a young man who was full of enthusiasm and who made us feel welcomed. We were taken to a nice cosy table and greeted by our waitress who also gave a warm welcome. Drinks and meals ordered and we were brought a few poppadoms and chutneys. We started munching into these and realised that THIS Indian establishment felt better than others we had experienced. (I have eaten 'Indian' food fairly often for decades, so have had good experience). Main meals arrived in good time... Murghi Makhani, Paneer TIkka Masala and some rices, along with Peshwari naan and we started this meal. What a stunning meal it was... delicate and subtle spices made an absolutely fantastic taste and combination. What more need I say? Towards the end of the meal we got chatting to the young man who appeared to be the owner who explained to us that the chefs all come from a variety of regions in India and bring with them speciality dishes from their own regions... THIS is not your average 'Indian' food establishment that dishes out the UK weekend or takeaway food prepared by Bangladeshis, but an authentic Indian premisis that prepares traditional and authentic Indian food, made by Indian chefs who clearly have a great skill. For motorhomers who would be interested, we had a fairly quiet night of sleep with the occasional car travelling by, but the road is a 'fast' road and as a vehicle passes, the sound is quite loud. Luckily, we were up early to catch a ferry, but will, not would...WILL stay here again.

The food is amazing, it’s really appetising and tasty. Chef De Mumbai is the one and only place in Dover that reminds me of most authentic tastes of India. I say this with pride!!!

Had a lovely experience.. The food was great, very close to the authentic food you'd get back in India.. The ambience is very comforting and the service is very welcoming.. Overall a top notch choice for good food in this area.

Had a lovely experience.. The food was great, very close to the authentic food you'd get back in India.. The restaurant was busy for a Sunday evening, but the service was on time. Easy to locate and lots of parking space. The ambience is very comforting and enhanced by the welcoming service.. Overall a top notch experience

As promised, we are leaving a review for the Chef De Mumbai. At first glance you wouldn’t even think to stop, located just near the jubilee way roundabout and tucked off the main road. At first glance, you’d think it could be a slightly older building, that could use some TLC. However, upon entering you are greeted by some of the kindest and attentive staff you could ask for. At first the decor seems outdated but as you settle in to your seat, it becomes part of the atmosphere. The food is nothing short of excellent, at great value and served by genuinely caring and attentive staff. We will 100% start visiting on a regular basis and look forward to our next meal!

Wow we thought we would try this place as we live in Deal and I pass it on the way home every day. My partner and I were not disappointed! The food here is the best Indian food I have had. Real home made sauces and fresh spices and you can really taste that. Another stand out is the service and we had such a lovely night here last night. The restraunt was a pub prior and has a good bar area and seating areas for either pre or post meal drinks. The 5 Walla is lovely! We are definitely going back

Really good food with perfect service Great staff Must visit guys

Tried this place for the first time last night and WOW! The food is the best Indian I have had, authentic taste with home cooked sauce and fresh spices. Interesting menu, and very delicious. Service was fantastic. This was an old pub so plenty of seating areas around the bar for either pre or post meal drinks! Bus stop right outside too. Definitely recommend 👌

Based in the former Swingate Inn, this is probably the best Indian restaurant in the area with a pedigree of fine food. A strong focus on flavour rather than spicey heat means that all of the dishes are accessible even if you can’t take the chilli heat. An open kitchen adds to the overall feel. Come for the food not the decor …

What a find! My new local when I travel from Dover to France now. I used to drive and stop further in Walmer, no need now. Also Walmer was becoming a little anti-campervan last time we went which is a shame. Having just come back from India, I can say the food is as good and top quality. The chicken was moist and tender. Many thanks to the couple, they will be more and more popular I do not doubt.

An unusual setting with the chefs on view working their magic. A shorter menu than most but great selection, and our choices didn't disappoint 👌 😋. Excellent. Wished we lived closer to visit again and again

As i enter Jani and Supriya welcomed me it was a feeling like coming to home. Food was delicious good ambience and very friendly Staff. Mixed spices combination for food is next level....Love It❤️💯💥

Only booked here because we were on our way to Austria in our campervan and we could sleep in this restaurants car park for free on condition we ate here. Another massive plus is it’s dog friendly. Everything about it was excellent apart from its deco but the quality of the food and the friendliness of the staff more than made up for this. The staff were exceptionally friendly and took their time explaining the menu which was not typically Indian. Everything we had was exceptionally good, fresh, hot and tasty. I’d definitely recommend this restaurant

My wife and I had dinner at Chef de Mumbai a couple of weeks ago on a stop over night before Eurotunnel. We were greeted warmly by the host and shown to our table. The restaurant has a great atmosphere with walls adorned with lots of photos of Mumbai and during the evening, our host entertained us with his knowledge of the city where his wife used to be a chef. The food was glorious, so tasty, with specials that were an opportunity to try something new. We were even introduced to a new beer ‘ Bombay Bicycle ‘ produced by Kingfisher…delicious. The staff were very friendly, efficient and attentive. We would highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely revisit when in the area.

Absolutely delicious meal at Chef de Mumbai! Four of us ordered a range of dishes — all full of flavour, clearly made with really fresh ingredients, and nothing felt greasy or heavy. My vegan chicken chilli was outstanding: perfectly spiced, great texture, and incredibly satisfying. Friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere made it even better. Highly recommended!

The food truly captures the authentic taste of India—flavorful, aromatic, and beautifully presented. The service was also excellent—friendly, attentive, and quick. Highly recommend for anyone craving real Indian cuisine!

Mind blowing taste with amazing Indian culture dining. If I can say “Mumbai da taste”.. ☺️😋😋

Hi my name is Asha Thakkar and I visited chef de Mumbai and amazing restaurant and staff are soo good and kin specially thanks to chef and Dhrupal she is so kind and gentle and serving amazing and owner mr Hardik Jani so nice and gentle person and serving amazing dinner and in the Kent most popular restaurant pls must visit and support thanks !!! Asha Thakkar

Excellent Indian food: everything freshly prepared with herbs and very tasty. Very attentive service. Highly recommended.

Great food and service in the restaurant. Dog friendly and they allow you to park up overnight in your motorhome. Easy access to the ferry the following day.

Found this restaurant on park4night and wow, what an amazing find. Our hosts were absolutely amazing, lovely, polite and friendly. The food was incredible, never tasted Indian food like this it was so tasty and fresh, the lamb just melted in your mouth. Never tasted peshwari naan as good as this in any Indian restaurant before and we've been to many. The presentation of the food was second to none. They even let us sample a pani puri, that was something else. Would definitely come back to visit this restaurant if visiting in our motorhome again. Thank you so much for a lovely evening

Such a lovely hidden gem in Dover!! Absolutely amazing restaurant in terms of ambience and service. The food was great and authentic. Vadapav is must try here.

Arrived yesterday afternoon in our motorhome. Greeted friendly and advised no problem to stop over and as from five we could have a meal. Spacious restaurant, nicely decorated and incredibly attentive and friendly staff. We thoroughly enjoyed a most delicious and authentic meal. We can highly recommend this restaurant to anyone and especially campers looking for a nightspot and excellent food. Many thanks 🙏 and we will surely return next time we visit the UK.

It was a chance discovery,but one that we will always remember and recommend. If you are in Dover, don't miss this place.

Authentic Mumbai as well as North Indian cuisine. Highly recommend.

Great place. Very friendly owner.

The curries are exceptional, and this does not even come close to describing how good the food is.

This restaurant offers hospitality to campers if you dine on site. Having to leave early tomorrow morning with the ferry we thought it would be a good idea to have dinner and stop here. Very kind staff, excellent food, truly delicious. Excellent value for money.

A truly wonderful experience! The variety of Indian flavors was impressive – every dish was perfectly seasoned and full of taste. Especially noteworthy was the exceptional friendliness and attentiveness of the entire team. Conveniently located near the ferry. We will definitely be back!

our first night in the UK the owner allowed US to stay in His parkinglot overnight with our campervan and the food is amazing It's a 10/10

We had a wonderful evening here! The food was delicious and the service excellent. We recommend!

Very good indeed. Great customer service. Will be back when we are next down here.

Best Indian food ever. First class friendly service. What a team! What's more, they let you stay overnight in your campervan. Not to be missed. I'll be back (more than once).

We came across this restaurant by chance looking for a curry for dinner. What a pleasant surprise. The interior is much nicer than the photos. I'm vegetarian and there were lots of options including more unusual dishes. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. The food was of high quality. My other half had chicken and said that the meat was of high quality. Unfortunately we're not local, I would be delighted to have an Indian restaurant like this in my neighborhood.

The food was excellent and service was good. Thanks to Jani and team.

Visiting my mum for the weekend, she tells be that this place does the beat Indian food. She was not wrong. Delicious, fresh and really tasty food. Service was excellent and lovely staff. Will definitely come back!

Lovely Sunday lunch, the tasting menu is stunning, I had the meat option, 3 curries, Dal, vegetables, nan bread and a dessert. Everything was so tasty! Can't recommend enough!

Had this on our doorstep for years and it was our first visit this evening...and it won't be our last. Fantastic customer service, from the moment we walked in we were made to feel very welcome, but not in an 'over the top way'. The food is different to your typical 'every other' Indian, and the owner was happy to run through the menu and match a meal to your preference. When we had our first round of drinks we 'toasted' my brother-in-laws birthday. A little later when we asked for the bill the owner asked me privately 'is it someone's birthday at the table?'. He just happened to pick it up as we were toasting, and he then came out with a birthday dessert. Totally unexpected but such a lovely thing to do. We were a family of 8 and each of us finished our meals. 10/10 would come back and recommend. If you're a local then try this - it's a restaurant we want to keep supporting :)

This place might not look like much but we were blown away! The food was excellent, truly authentic dishes and good portion sizes. The staff were super friendly and attentive - it did get busy so be prepared to wait a little but the staff couldn’t have done more. It’s great how you can see the kitchen and the chefs making the breads by hand and firing them in the clay oven. Lovely experience and would definitely recommend! We also stayed in the carpark before our trip to Dover. Staff were really welcoming

This is as authentic as it gets. Tucking into that lamb biryani was like being transported back home to Mumbai in India…..packed with flavour and cooked to perfection. We also had the Vada Pau and the Pani Puri both served so beautifully and once again 100% authentic Indian street food. Having lived in England for 20 years and tried gazillions of “Indian” restaurants all over the country I can genuinely say Chef de Mumbai is the only restaurant that truly delivers for taste as well as for Indian hospitality (the owners were so welcoming). Thank you so much for an amazing evening!

Fabulous food and great service from a passionate team

What a find,staying in our caravan at martiin mill,looking for somewhere to eat,best food we've had in an Indian,very friendly staff,lovely atmosphere

Thanks a lot for absolutely amazing food and lovely hospitality..service is 5 star and food is 7 star... Thanks once again to Hardik Jani and team of chef de Mumbai team...

We were visiting friends in Dover and they brought us to the place - what a treat! Excellent food and exceptional service. Highly recommend!

Everything was so flavorful and balanced. Excellent service!

We've had a lovely evening in this venue. Amazing service, food and atmosphere. We are not local but will definitely come again if we are in the area. Thank you

Blimey this was good! Lovely owner & staff all very welcoming. The food was excellent and we will be back. If you live locally, you are very lucky to have this on your doorstep.

Went here for dinner with 6 of us 4 days ago. 5 of us have been sick as a dog since we went. Shame really as the food used to be good. My mother has been laid up bed with sickness and diarrhoea for days. My gut has been in agony ever since. I will never go near this place again. Their hygiene standards are a disgrace. I am considering reporting them for this. Give it a wide berth. Also the food was pretty bland and tasteless. Absolute let down.

Eaten at Chef de Mumbai several times food and service is always excellent. Would highly recommend

Our party of three have all lived in India. We avoided the Indian restaurants in Deal because I have always found their food a bit bland. We weren't disappointed.. Jenny was excellent at gauging our tastes, and the food was very good. Service fab and efficient. Food spicy and flavoursome. Breads delicious. Makhani dhal yum. We'll be back.

From the moment you walk in, the smell is amazing and the ambience is very soothing. Then there’s the food, it’s so good! One of the best Indian meals I can remember eating, special mention to the Lamb Biryani. I hope we can come again.

From the moment we walked in, we felt so welcomed. The owners, the waiter, and the cooks were all incredibly kind and full of warmth. They were smiling the whole time, playing with our 1-year-old daughter as she ran around the restaurant, and even gave her a toy—it was such a sweet and thoughtful gesture. The food was just as wonderful. Everything we had was full of flavor, and you could tell it was made with care. The naan was probably the best we've ever had, and all the vegan dishes were delicious—rich, fresh, and perfectly spiced. To top it all off, they let us stay overnight in our van on their parking lot, which was a huge help.

My husband and I visited this evening and are so pleased to find a really good authentic Indian restaurant on our doorstep. If anyone has been to India as we have you will appreciate the menu which includes many street food items as well as Dosa and Thalia on a Sunday . The food was amazing and exquisitely presented . You can watch the chefs preparing your delicious food which is served by lovely friendly staff. We can't wait to come back.

My hubby is Indian, I try to find Indian cuisine for surprise him after our vacation and I choose this one by following Google reviews😂 Omggg! The taste is so good! Best Indian taste I’ve eaten in Kent for me 💕✨

Our first visit was superb. Friendly, helpful service and absolutely delicious food for a very good price. Will certainly visit again.

Wonderful restaurant! We came here with the kids as a last minute dinner plan on a Saturday night and the staff were amazing, as was the food! All the dishes we had were so flavorful - especially the tikka paneer, railway lamb and naans.

A great place to eat. The owner is very helpful if you’re not sure what you’re getting & he can tailor the food to your liking. The prices are good as well. I have been back several times myself.

We had a really great experience here a few nights ago. The food was fantastic - super flavourful and a bit different compared to the usual fayre. The staff were more than happy to suggest dishes we might prefer and cook them to our preference too! They even made a special - off the menu - rice dish for a member of our party, which was very kind. I'd thoroughly recommend giving them a try and we won't hesitate to visit again. Ps the Railway Lamb is to die for.

Very nice food. Not the usual run of the mill stuff.

The perfect authentic curry house! Has always been our go to, always consistent in their food, so tasty and well presented! Would highly recommend

Brilliant as always, can’t fault a thing!

Celebrated my birthday here on Friday. Great food and fabulous service. Will definitely go back. Thanks

Went here for a meal yesterday and it was one of the best indian meals we have had. Everything was presented really nicely and the staff were really helpful and friendly. We had the tandoori broccoli n gobi and the crispy potato and onion bhajiya to start and a paneer tikka masala and goan prawn curry for our mains. It all tasted really fresh and delicious. Would also highly recommend the chilli cheese naan. We will definitely be back!

Great food and service! A little pricey but I guess all food is now days! It was delicious and the staff were lovely.

Our first time here and we are sure it won't be our last. The food was amazing, I was suggested to try something different instead of my usual Korma and I was very glad I did, the staff looked after us very well and were extremely welcoming. We both agree that this is the best Indian we have ever had and would recommend to others to give them a try, they aren't far from us either which is a bonus. Thank you for a lovely evening, we will be back 👍

Delicious food and wonderfully friendly service. Open kitchen adds to the charm and the menu is so much more interesting than your standard curry house

AMAZING customer service, the owner Jinny makes the whole experience! The food is delicious and I was convinced to try new things besides korma and I was not disappointed. Not only that, they made a cocktail for me despite it not being on the menu. We will be back, telling everyone and recommending⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Food was amazing. Staff who works here were so nice.

Delicious food and friendly, generous service. Would highly recommend and will be back.

Faultless restaurant, lots of veggie/vegan options, everything was delicious - especially the Pani Puri!! The most polite and attentive service, highly recommend this restaurant

Good was extremely bland. Korma was very watery. Won’t be ordering from here again!

All good. Had a nice meal and caught a morning ferry. Free to stay the night if eating. Very friendly.

Very nice staff, excellent, I recommend

Found the pitch at Camp4Night and were thrilled. Very friendly staff and best food, would love to come back.

If you’re a fan of authentic Indian cuisine, this restaurant near the Dover Ferry Port is an absolute gem! The food is simply amazing—packed with rich flavors, aromatic spices, and cooked to perfection. Whether you’re a fan of traditional curries, tandoori dishes, or delicious biryanis, this place has something to satisfy every palate. The location is incredibly convenient, especially for travelers passing through the Dover Ferry Port. It’s a perfect stop for a hearty and flavorful meal before or after a journey. The ambiance is warm and inviting, and the staff are exceptionally friendly and attentive, making the dining experience even more enjoyable. This restaurant is truly a must-visit for anyone who loves Indian cuisine or wants to experience it for the first time. Highly recommended!

The food is very good and tasty. There is no fancy fanfare about the resturant but you can feel the authenticity of Indian food. The owners are very friendly and hospitable. We visited the restaurant early in the evening, but the time we left it was already half full! It is a popular indian restaurant in that area.

Had a very good meal here. The railway lamb was delicious. Service was good and polite. Child's dish was abit hot. I get its a curry but when the child's dish was hotter than my chilli squid starter it's a tad much. My child shared off our plate however and also enjoyed our food.

The food is incredible, the service is amazing and the fact you can stay over in your motorhome is an added bonus....... we're already planning our next visit in the spring 😊

Excellent service,good food ,nice ambiance . We had a great time at this restaurant. I would highly recommend for parties and family gatherings and if you like to hangout with friends

First class. Extremely tasty meal. Super freindly service. Also allow moterhome parking overnight. If you want a brilliant Indian meal I highly recommend. Thankyou for the wonderful food. Especially the lovely Korma!!!! 😍

Probably the best Indian meal I have had out side of India. Authentic foods, fabulous spices, brilliant staff. Chef should be commended. Go you won’t be disappointed.

1 star is 1 star to many. Probably the worst curry I've ever had. The korma was more like sewage water and was tennis ball green in colour. Binned it and got a kebab Horrid

Unfortunately, this was one of the worst curries I've had in a long time. flavourless and runny. Won't be ordering again.

Great food and lovely staff. A good number of options for vegetarians/vegans too.

After a hugely disappointing curry from Deal last week, I had all but given up hope of finding somewhere to satisfy my craving for my favourite food genre. Luckily, my daughter had talked me into picking her boyfriend up from work in Dover at around 10pm so we had a couple of hours to kill and decided to look for a restaurant between Deal and Dover: Tripadvisor to the rescue. This place came out highly rated and was actually on the road we needed to take, so double bonus…. As long as it lived up to the reviews. Plenty of free parking, although in the dark I managed to drive past the car park entrance and had to spin round at the roundabout. Pleasantly greeted and seated immediately. Drink orders were taken and I got the chance to try a pint of their draught IPA, which was very refreshing. If only it were summer! The menu at first caught me by surprise. I’m use to seeing a list of the standard British Indian Restaurant menu items listed with a choice of protein plus a few ‘specials’ to choose from. For the first time in a while I was forced to actually read the descriptions, as the dish names were largely unfamiliar to me. My interest was piqued! My daughter just moaned as she has to put a bit of effort in. After the obligatory popadoms we munched and waited to see what delights our chosen dishes would bring. I chose the chicken dalcha as I loves my lentils, and my daughter went for the paneer tikka masala. We added some pilau rice, saag aloo and a peshwari naan. My mouth was watering as the dishes turned up. Presented in small pans, the aromas led me to dig in before my daughter could do what all 20 somethings have to do, photograph what they are about to eat, perhaps as evidence if they don’t make it through the meal service. My first impression was that there was none of the unnecessarily sweet first taste that most curry houses feel they need to provide. I’m certain that many places also add msg, which again, I didn’t detect. What I did find was the delicate spices that came through the gravy. The chicken, unlike my previous experience from Deal, was high quality and not overcooked or rubbery. I could have taken a little heat and I’m sure they would have obliged if I’d asked. My daughter’s tikka masala, which of course I had to try, wasn’t artificially sweet or bright red - two of the reasons I won’t eat it anywhere we usually visit. Just great flavours and I detected a hint of lime. I may have been wrong. The potatoes were well cooked and flavoured and the naan was buttery enough to satisfy anyone. Service was friendly, something free that many places seem to have given up on, and I had a very interesting conversation with whom I took to be the owner regarding how nice it was not to have my tastebuds overwhelmed by added sugar. There was ample food and we were both pleasantly full, with enough left to take with us so my daughter’s boyfriend got supper too. Great value for money. We have 12 days of our trip to Kent left before returning to Spain and I found myself looking through the menu to see what I’m going to try when my wife and I eat there next week. She doesn’t know it yet, but she’ll be driving so I can enjoy more than one pint of the excellent IPA.

Absolutely amazing and super yummy! Great service, and a lovely team. Thank you so much!