Chef De Mumbai in Dover

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

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!

We were on the pitch in mid-November. This is attached. Very tasty food and super nice owners. If you eat in the restaurant, the overnight stay is free. Great place if you want to get to the ferry in the morning. We say thank you to the nice and friendly hosts. We'll definitely be back

Really nice restaurant 👌🏽 delicious food 😋 great staff. Thx so much

Good food with decent pricing, including a nice variety of food options that differ from the usual. The food was hot and spicy, and the service was very good!

Nipped in on the way back from a football match to pick up a takeaway, food was very quick, price very reasonable and tasted very nice, with plenty of it. Will definitely be going back.

Used this restaurant for our 50th wedding anniversary , very good service and food, unfortunately one thing spoilt our evening, we was given a voucher by our daughters for £100 to celebrate, upon receiving the bill which was for £84.00 we was offered no change because they said it was due to it being paid by card, instead we was given a tiny bottle of wine and a bottle of beer, I suppose this was a form of compensation, I think this is a bad practice for such a nice restaurant, I think that the sixteen pounds they gained was nice for nothing, I would advise to not buy vouchers for this venue unless you have money to give away, apart from that we did enjoy the food, shame about the problem with the payment.

In new hands to changes are for the better, well worth a visit to support a local business

I have visited the Chef de Mumbai twice now while staying overnite in Dover ready for the early morning ferry..you can park up your campervan or motorhome for free if you eat in the restaurant. Jani gives you a very warm welcome and is extremely pleasant and helpful. the food is fantastic and the taste and flavours are a delight. I had the chilli squid to start and it was superb, just the right amount of heat and super tasty and cooked to perfection. my main was lamb rogan josh with pilau rice and a chilli garlic naan and this was so good with the lamb just melting in you mouth. an Indian IPA was my choice of drink. The staff here are so friendly and polite and I find it very interesting as you can watch the chefs cooking your food…overall first class and this will be my no 1 destination whenever I stay overnite in Dover…

We had a lovely meal here but one thing spoilt our evening, our daughters had given us a £100 voucher for a meal here, upon finishing our meal we were given a bill of £84.00, we showed the voucher but was offered no change, we was told that because it was paid by card they couldn't give us any change, we were given a small bottle of wine and a bottle of beer, I suppose this was supposed to be compensation but I do not think this is good practice for such a good restaurant, also we do usually give £16.00 tips, shame this was the only thing that spoilt an otherwise lovely meal.

Great place , first time I had good Indian food in uk . well maintained.

Spacious and clean, nice ambience, friendly staff, great food with the real taste of India, and not overpriced! The kitchen is open plan, so no doubts about food hygiene.

Real indian tasty dishes in a very nice ambiance. Succulent pieces of lamb and chicken, really mouthwatering food. Not really cheap but 100% worth the money.

Lovely from start to finish 😍🤩 The food is amazing, service is great and atmosphere is calling to return 👌 Highly recommended 👌 👍 👏 💯

Amazingly friendly atmosphere. Clearly run by a very caring and dedicated family who care about their customers and their business. Curry was very good — could have been a bit spicier for my taste. Palak Paneer was excellent!!

Food was absolutely amazing (I recommend the Paneer Tikka). The service was also great! Has campervan parking as long as you eat (which we recommend), otherwise charges a fee. But if you can go for dinner, they are a great restaurant to support! Thanks again, we’ll be back!!

Staff were lovely, food was great

Nice dining experience, food was exceptional, and the service was quite swift as well as attentive. Highly recommend this restaurant for authentic Indian cuisine. I would like to give thanks both the chefs and Jaani who took care of us.

Wonderful to be pampered, good cuisine and a nice welcome...

Always good authentic food here. Nice atmosphere. Very pleasant staff and owners.

Great food lovely owner, Chef and staff. Dog friendly dining in bar area. Motorhome friendly car park and stop over, perfect for the Dover Ferry crossing. Highly recommend.

Chance led us here. We were looking for a place to stay overnight for our campervan. We were allowed to stay here, and it goes without saying that you can stop here for dinner. The ambience is rather functional, but clean. The service friendly and attentive. The food, we had the Murgh Makhani at £10.95 and the Chicken Pepper Marsala also at £10.95. As a side dish, rice £3.95 and Garlic Cheese Naan £4.25. The prices for the food are okay. However, a pint of Peroni here costs £7.40. I found that very expensive. Nevertheless, my rating is top! The food is incredibly good. You have the open kitchen in view the whole time. The work here is professional and clean. An absolute recommendation for us. We will be back. Thanks for the place to stay overnight 👍

Good food, overnight parking although a bit noisy, what more could you want…

La nourriture est très bonne et avons eu beaucoup de plaisir dans ce restaurant. l’accueil exemplaire et nous le recommandons

Food is awesome. Taste is so good.

Don’t be put off by the ex-pub feel. The food, devine, don’t think of this place as just another Indian restaurant, see the extra touches to give the food flavour, pomegranate, star aniseed, to name but a few. Think more Sunday brunch channel 4! These owners are passionate about their cuisine. *****

Had a fantastic evening with family at Chef De Mumbai! I recommend this fantastic family run restaurant to all. Great Service, delicious food and great atmosphere. Thank you for a fantastic evening!

What a little find this was. We had a warm welcome and shown to a table. Lovely staff both very friendly. Ordered our food the poppadoms were lovely and hot made in front of us as were the naan breads. Our starters and mains were outstanding full of flavours the tastes were delightful. We will return on our next visit

loved everything definitely bringing shaquice back

Me and my boyfriend came here on 18th September whilst staying in Dover and the food was amazing we had the chicken chettinedand chicken murgh makhani they were delicious, service was really good, highly recommended 👌 we will definitely be coming back when we visit again.

Great restaurant very authentic and very nice

Love the food, Kratos loved the mango juice will bring him again

food is banging 100% recommend will come again

Tonight we had a perfect meal. Starter.... somosa and papedam, main ....two fishcurrys with rice and garlic nan. Kind service and coosy atmospheer with a lot of people on this saterday night. We have our campervan on the parking and leave tommorow with the ferry.

Great atmosphere, the owners were lovely!! The food was delicious and so much choice. Really nice to find a go to place for a great curry night.

Absolutely amazing, food was delicious 😋

So we went there in the evening after a long day of traveling. It was the best Indian food I ate after such a long time. The staff was so kind and the food arrived very fast. You can actually see how the chefs prepare your food in an open kitchen. It was a very nice and highly recommended experience in the city of Dover. And if you eat there, you can also stay one night at their parking place for free, wich is a real nice insider tip for all the campers.

Welcoming atmosphere, really lovely owners. Great service and most importantly very tasty food! We will be back :) Also For a Wednesday evening they had a few tables in which was nice as it’s a very large restaurant. Hopefully they will continue to do well/keep busy and with a freshen up of decor in the future, it has a lot of potential!

We were visiting Dover from the US and found this restaurant. We can't say enough. The food was tremendous and the service was exemplary. We give it the highest recommendation.

We stopped in for lunch last Sunday. It was very quiet which is a shame because the food is excellent and the service is good natured and professional. The lamb biryani and sag paneer were especially good and nicely presented too which isn’t always the case with Indian food. A truly enjoyable lunch experience.

The food was great. It could be that Indian food in Britain is spectacular in general due to geopolitical decisions in the prior 200 years, or it could be that the food is actually that good compared to the competition. I don't have enough experience in Britain to ascertain that. But, it was certainly better than any Indian food I've tasted in either America or Germany (again, my experience is relatively limited). It could be other countries, such as India itself, have better food, but I have yet to find it. The place could be a bit cleaner though, hence the star removal from "Atmosphere". But, do beware: If you have a dog, and the pet crematorium is active, they may be able to smell it. We couldn't stay overnight camping in the parking lot because my dog acted as if the devil himself were in the air (inside the restaurant, she was fine).

Arrived a bit before closing time but despite that, staff was really friendly. The roti and paratha were very soft. Plus they served us really quickly. 5/5

We came here on a Sunday night just after having arrived in Dover and it wasn't quite easy to find a place that stayed open until later in the evening. We were very happy with our authentic dishes and the kind and fast service at Chef de Mumbai and the food was good value for the money. Would definitely recommend (:

nice , very friendly staff, rather small portions

This is a fantastic gem of a restaurant. We went there for a family sunday lunch. The owner and staff were brilliant. The food is authentic indian, mumbai cuisine. You will not be disappointed by the food. Will be back next time and play some carrom too.

We were made to feel very welcome for a table without a reservation. The team were very friendly and the food outstanding, fresh, not oily and all homemade recipes. We loved it and will be back.

Amazing service! The staff were so friendly and the food was delicious! I'll definatly become a regular here!

This was our second visit in our motorhome prior to crossing the channel. The lovely owners were very welcoming and the food was as amazing as last time. A truly authentic experience with a sophisticated menu, an open kitchen allows you to watch the food being created adds to the atmosphere. Very highly recommended 👌

Third time we have eaten here. The food is outstanding and unique to what you may have tried before. All fresh and very tasty. I will certainly be taking friends and family as a top choice.

The restaurant is really comfortable and friendly. The food is stunning, piping hot and delicious. The atmosphere in the restaurant is relaxed and friendly. Such a lovely place to eat .

Bloody lovely gaff! Great people who run it, would highly recommend

Such lovely staff and the food is great too! Perfect stop over for the camper as well before our trip to France. Highly recommend ⭐️

The food was very good. Good value for money. Very, very friendly service. The night with the camper in the parking lot was pleasant. Thank you!

This is an amazing Indian restaurant. We went there after our Ferry journey back from Europe. They took care of us really well, very attentive staff and authentic Indian food from chef from India. They use fresh ingredients and can cater to your taste. Highly recommend this place.

I definitely don't recommend it. The food was very tasteless, either the cook had a bad day or it was standard for them. Worst Indian food restaurant in GB.

Food made from scratch with fresh ingredients. No artificial food colouring used. Extremely flavoursome. Although located in an old Inn and therefore constrained in layout, do not be put off as the food and service is excellent. Offers overnight Motorhome and Camper Van parking too for free. Highly recommended for food, proximity to Dover ports and an overnight stopover

Stayed here overnight in their carpark, just up the hill from ferry port, food was good staff pleasant nights sleep was good.

We stayed overnight in our motorhome in the car park which felt quite safe. Restaurant staff all very friendly and welcoming including to our dog in their dog-friendly area of the restaurant. Food was excellent and tasted fresh and a notch above the average Indian restaurant. Overall, no complaints and we will be back the next time we are passing through.

Went here for my anniversary with my 4 months old son. Amazing customer service. The manager was very lovely and interactive. He played with my little one and took him around, which gave me and my husband some alone time. The food was really tasty. We ordered mixed grill for starters, chicken korma and fish curry. Would defo come here again when we are around! 10/10.

Very nice experience in a quaint location, with friendly staff

Great food, dog friendly, very nice staff and owner couple. Definitely worth a visit!

Great place to stop over night in campervan, £20 to stay or free if you eat. Excellent food, very pleasant staff, could not be more helpful, varied prices for food, beers varie in price, wine good but again varied prices, 2nd time we have stayed, can get busy always good to book ahead.++++

Amazing food & really good service. Can't fault it. Good night's sleep too in their car park in our motorhome, close to Dover ferry port. Will definitely come here again when travelling to France.

Very good restaurant with a warm welcome Abundant and delicious dish Reasonable price

The best Indian Cuisine we’ve had! We highly recommend stopping for dinner.

What a lovely little gem . We stopped for a meal before sailing to Calais, and it was very well worth it ! Amazing food, with very friendly service, I definitely recommend!

Very friendly hosts,delicious food and a perfect stopover before and after the ferry.Thank you.

Mega delicious food and great service!

Staff are not welcoming at all.

Not welcome staff Not good in taste the food

Staff were no welcoming at all its feel showings attitude atmosphere are even not attractive as family restaurant. The food quality was bad, and we can get better food in other hotels

Average customer service also unexpected attitude don’t know why! Not well experience at all

Food Was Nice and service also good and we will comeback again

Absolutely fantastic experience at Chef de Mumbai! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warmth and genuine hospitality that made us feel welcomed. The aroma of spices instantly transported us to the heart of India. The food was bursting with authentic flavours. You could truly taste the dedication and passion in every bite. The chef’s at Chef de Mumbai kept true to the pallet, skillfully balancing traditional flavours with a touch of creativity I ordered Malai Kofta and Bindi Masala, with some starters each dish was on point. The service was impeccable; the hosts went above and beyond to ensure our dining experience was flawless. They were attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, making us feel right at home. Chef de Mumbai is a gem for anyone looking to enjoy genuine Indian food. Highly recommended! We can't wait to return.

The staff were nice and the premises was clean. But overall really disappointed, the curry was bland and runny. It was meant to be a Korma and it didn't taste anything of coconut and wasn't a thick creamy consistency that Korma is meant to be. Wasted £25! Could have had a more flavoursome curry at Tesco.

Amazing Indian! We will definitely be back. The owners were very welcoming and friendly, the rest of the staff were great. The food was incredible and reminded us very much of the food in India. The owners helped us improve our pronunciation and talked to us about the pictures of India. Cannot rate this place enough and will be taking friends to visit.

The food is excellent and authentic. We had starters and main courses and were very happy with everything. The service is very friendly. Only the interior contrasts with the quality of the kitchen. Don't let that stop you from eating here.

Dined here tonight on the recommendation of a family member. Very friendly, fast service. Food was amazing, some different choices on the menu and everything was delicious. Overall, couldn’t fault it at all - we will definitely be back!

Very nice hosts and the food was wonderfully aromatic

Arrived late for motorhome parking Jani couldn’t have been more helpful and welcoming . Great location for pre/post Dover stop . I will definitely becoming back on my return journey. Thank you very much . The tandoori chicken and lentils where another level

Edited on the 9.8.24 - The owner has been so much more attentive and the food tastes even better. I really appreciate the owner's efforts. I wish them every success. Would definitely recommend. 2023 - The food was amazing. Sadly, on both occasions, it was extremely evident that the only reason the owner did not check in on my experience at the restaurant but he did with my friends was because of my ethnicity.

A very nicely decorated restaurant with relaxing Indian music, comfortable chairs and sofas, very friendly staff and very tasty food. The evening before the crossing to France, we drove to the restaurant in whose parking lot you could stay overnight for free with your camper or similar. Many different dishes from Indian and Pakistani cuisine are offered. I ordered a lamb dish with fries as my main course, and then had a classic Indian dessert. Even if you can't tolerate a lot of spiciness, you can ask the waiter to make your dish less spicy. My fellow travelers and I were also allowed to sit in the lounge and play cards. The toilets are very well maintained and clean and the food is inexpensive. This establishment is one of the best I have visited in England and with a direct location (5 minutes) from Dover Harbor it is perfect for the night before the crossing.

I spent the last evening of our vacation here with my sons. We were really excited. We received a very friendly welcome, enjoyed a wonderful meal in a nice atmosphere and were able to use the cozy sofa corners to play together. We could then spend the night in the parking lot for free. This applies to all RVs when you eat here. The restaurant is only 10 minutes from the harbor. We'd love to come back. Thank you for everything.

Friendly family restaurant delicious food, great service, kitchen can be seen from the restaurant, nice touch, very professional feel

Absolutely beautiful food really nice staff super nice and well mannered 👍

Great food Nice people The food was kinda hot for my tastes but there is food for pretty much everyone The food is served pretty quickly Very comfortable Very pretty

Great authentic curry. And fantastic 'front of house'. A lovely evening, and very well looked after.

Very good place. Food amazing. For motorhomes if need catch ferry in the morning then great spot for overnight.

Once again, great reception and service from staff, food very nice and freshly cooked.

We have tried the restaurant. The location is great, the parking is free, and the quantity is acceptable. The quality is excellent. The reception is great. The quality is acceptable. The prices are very high

The food was very tasty and fresh and the waiters were friendly and helpful.

Fabulous service. Very quick. Lovely staff. Delicious food. Best Indian we have ever had!

Restaurant with excellent Indian food, some unusual dishes you do not find in many Indian restaurants, too. Very friendly service. We can very much recommend this place.

Stayed over night, had a meal and stayed in our motorhome to catch early morning ferry. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Would recommend

Used this location as a motorhome pub stopover before catching a ferry from Dover. Fantastic location with great food and a warm and friendly welcome upon arrival.