Coppers in Shepway

Had an amazing meal this week at Coppers and amazing hospitality from Sam and his wife. The food is fresh, clean, not oily and not your usual menu. My husband had the New Delhi chicken curry and I had the lamb shank which was absolutely delicious tasting all the flavours of every spice. Same with the garlic & coriander naan and onion bhajis where we could taste every spice and not oily at all. If you want an authentic Indian meal and are in Hythe then this is a must visit.

Superb Indian fusion cuisine at Great prices. Low key unassuming place with high ceilings and cosy ambiance. Food was amazing - had slow cooked lamb shank, tender and flavourful with hint of coriander in silky smooth tomato onion Rogan Josh curry (mild).

Absolutely unbelievable meal and beautiful setting. Down from London on holiday, Coppers puts central London restaurants to shame. We’re vegan and the options were perfect - enough choice, but every dish unique. Service excellent, atmosphere lovely (smooth Blues all night) and prompt service without ever feeling rushed. Gorgeous decor. Can’t fault it. What a gem!

My first visit and it was absolutely stunning. The food was hot and tasted amazing with equal measure of ingredients as one didn't over power another. I was told it was Authentic Indian food and it definitely didn't disappoint as very different from your average Indian restaurant. I spent around £40 and didn't leave hungry which was a very good sign for me. I had king prawn dishes and so much taste. I'm looking forward to visiting again and having a look at the newer options on the menu as the owners refine it. Atmosphere was great live singer but you could still talk with out shouting so a plus for me. Spacious and airy so you're not sitting on top of each other again a big plus for me. Service was great as its all cooked fresh the timing of the courses too was good and didn't seem excessive. As it's cooked fresh I honestly would not have minded a little wait but again not a long wait at all. Chatted to the new owners telling me all about the new dishes they want to add to the menu so I'm looking forward to trying them over time. Over all a great evening and I'm still smiling. Thank you

Booked due to the amazing reputation this place has/had. Turns out it is under new ownership. The food here is a little different to your usual curry place. I'd say, more authentic and less anglicised maybe? Every dish was tasty, and the meat was good quality. Portions sizes were more than adequate. The staff were great. The owner (I think) spent time talking to us about the different dishes, and even bought some extras over between courses. Items he was trialling and hadn't quite made it to the menu yet. Massala Chai to end was really good. It was a Friday evening, and the place was really, really quiet, which is a shame and I hope business picks up for the owners.

Amazing Indian cuisine with perfect atmosphere. My favourite of all- Dahi puri ( must try ). I would also recommend Dalcha Lamb, It was perfectly cooked. Amazing and friendly staff. The piano artists is amazing too. He sets the vibe. Missing Indian Food ? I would say Run to Coppers.

We had an amazing time here. Great food. Amazing value. A1 service. Such lovely staff.

Very nice authentic cuisine. Recently returned from holidays in Rajasthan Food in Coppers is just as good

Amazing food and the setting is great. The new owners are lovely, will be returning as soon as we can!

Absolutely amazing food, great quick service, highly recommend

Great starters, mains and desserts. Particularly the achari paneer, chicken thighs, chicken choozey and dessert options.

This is one of the best Indian restaurant I’ve been to in Kent ,food was lovely, friendly staff ,would definitely recommend !

Extremely sloe service 1hr 45 for mains to arrive. Unapologetic staff who could have explained the delay instead of suggesting more drinks. If people take the time to sit in your restaurant then you should prioritise them above the people who cannot be bothered to do so.qnd instead order as takeout....back to Vinadon!

Very simple to review this place. Amazing food, hot, tasty and we'll presented. Service impeccable, drinks and food brought out promptly.... always on hand. They cleared and wiped down table. Excellent service. Defo Will come again. 100% recommended

Great place. Great food. Great service.

The food was very tasty and there was a good selection of dishes on the menu. However service was a bit poor on this occasion and we were waiting a long time to even get the poppodums and then to have our empty plates cleared. I will definitely come back as there is lot more on the menu I would like to try.

Booked a table Friday night based on strength of reviews but sadly we left disappointed. Quite liked the design and ambiance was a bit different but food was a big let down. Poppadoms came with mediocre dips, naan bread was very heavy and bland, curries were OK but nothing to rave about. I would not go back and on this occasion was disappointed by the strength of tripsdvisor positive reviews.

Fantastic, authentic and unique culinary experience.

Do not be deceived by the exterior of the restaurant which is fairly tatty. The food and service was excellent. The only improvements would be a better selection of non alcoholic drinks and a dessert menu.

We had an absolutely outstanding meal at Coppers. The menu is somewhat different to the usual Indian restaurant so we were intrigued. OH started with Katori Chaat - which turned out to be a cold starter. If he’d realised that in advance, he probably wouldn’t have ordered it - but that first mouthful and he was absolutely bowled over. Stunning starter. I had the Old Delhi aloo tikki chaat, which was warm and well-spiced and really, really tasty. Mains of chicken curry and Dalcga gosht were fabulous, accompanied by Basmati rice and apricot and ginger naan. Sound weird? Tasted divine; a hint of sweetness in the mouth that perfectly accompanied the wonderful spices. We did have the poppadums at the beginning - and even those were different…. Pieces of large poppadum along with small fluffy individual ones, served with mouth watering - and slightly differently spiced - condiments. Yum. Good range of drinks. Great service - with a special shout out to the young man who was working only his second shift and was spot on in all that he did. Would we go again? Definitely.

Really good, authentic Indian food and great service!

Went with the family on Saturday night. Serves excellent Indian food with some wonderful and innovative dishes. Highly recommended.

Really lovely restaurant, super friendly staff, fantastic food, nice unusual bottled beer (not Kingfisher or Cobra!) nice atmosphere, efficient friendly knowledgeable waiting staff and we had a pianist playing on Saturday evening who was great, it really added to it. If you're looking to go for a curry in Hythe, don't bother looking anywhere else, just get in here and enjoy!

This is an absolut gem and a gate to one of the best culinary experiences of Indian food I have had in the UK. The co-owner was incredibly friendly, offering us also drinks off menu when we asked for it (sweet and salty lassi), the dishes have an incredible range and variety of tastes.

I visited this place with my friend for his birthday. They arranged a beautiful surprise for him. The food was so very delicious. Lovely people and we surely will visit again. Highly recommended :)

An excellent Indian restaurant specialising in the cuisine of the Punjab. Every dish was beautifully cooked and presented, displaying the range of flavours associated with this part of India. Combined with pleasant and informed service and live music, a 5 star evening.

I likes it. Nice restaurant good food.

Good and authentic Indian food. Tasty and worth the money.

Delicious food and varied options for both vegans and meat eaters, brilliant staff and great overall experience.

Really lovely restaurant: very tasty and interesting dishes, a great vibe and the best customer service. Added to which, I left my sunglasses behind and the owner very kindly went out of their way to post them to me. Will definitely visit again if I’m ever back in Hythe. Thoroughly recommend.

Really fantastic restaurant: very tasty and interesting dishes, a great vibe and the best customer service. Added to which, I left my sunglasses behind and the owner very kindly went out of their way to post them to me. Will definitely visit again if I’m ever back in Hythe. Thoroughly recommend.

This was hands down the best Indian food we have ever had. The staff was wonderful and the food was out of this world! It's a 2 hour trip from us but we are going to be back! Also live music, the pianist on the Saturday night, oh my god!! Amazing!!

A decent selection of vegan dishes for non meat eating members of our group.

I love Indian cuisine and was pleasantly surprised at how great the dishes were which were dishes I haven’t found at any other indian restaurant. Definitely recommend but don’t expect to find typical dishes but instead discover tastier alternatives!!

I thought West London had good curry houses, Coppers was over and above the best. The flavours were exceptional, the presentation good, the menu very interesting and reasonably priced. Well done Chef! Could you open a branch in West Coker, Somerset?

Have eaten here before a year or so ago, and the standard of food has not dropped one bit! It is not your usual curry house in that its very quirky, big hall type place with funky decor and pictures with Blues music playing instead of the traditional style indian music - at one point a man jumped on the piano and played beautifully for an hour it was awesome evening wth my wife, Incredible food and lovely staff. If it's your first time going here you could think you're in the wrong place when you turn up and that its big and empty especially if you go early but don't DONT turn around as you will miss out on one hell of a curry end off. I bumped into a couple outside who were in there also and we were talking and laughing as they did not know what to expect when they first turned up but said the same awesome food and lovely evening and wil be back as will we.

Walked in on a Friday night. Beautifully decorated and furnished and lovely atmosphere, with Blues playing on the stereo. Tables well spread out making it very spacious. Excellent and swift service. The menu is unlike any other Indian restaurant with very few of the familiar dishes. However, the array of dishes was very enticing. The food was delicious and beautifully presented, with even a few amuse bouche between courses. Wonderfully tender chicken and lamb dishes with beautiful spicing. If you’re in Hythe, please give it a go. You won’t be disappointed

The food was absolutely delicious. I particularly enjoyed the aubergine dish - very tender, best I've had! The service and live piano music were also excellent. Great atmosphere, highly recommend!

Excellent service. Best authentic Indian food ever had. We were a party of 6 and everyone of us thought it was excellent. What a gem just wish we lived nearer.

We visited the restaurant in Hythe and were very pleasantly surprised by the whole experience. We loved the location upstairs which is very comfortable and nicely appointed. The food was very different from the norm. It was all beautifully cooked and presented and so flavoursome with some really different dishes. We decided to have 3 starters each so we could try lots of different things and that worked out perfectly for us. Saurabh was an excellent host and as we had gone early it was quiet enough for us to have an interesting chat with him. All in all a lovely experience.

When we got the menu I was lost, nothing that you expect from a ‘British’ Indian restaurant. The owner talked us through the dishes and we ended up with a more traditional Indian experience, I would highly recommend a visit

Went based on a recommendation - not your typical Indian or Asian restaurant for sure - visually an interesting layout and ambience. The pianist was a turn up and very good and the staff were very attentive, answered all questions and service was really good. Compared to other restaurants of late it was good value for sure especially the lovely Shiraz they served. The food is different for sure especially in look and style and the small complimentary tasters in between courses a really nice touch. Our starters were great, but our lamb mains were a bit thick and like a hearty stew rather than an attack on the senses or pallet. Would recommend though and would return

If you like a hot hot curry this is the place to go, sadly I don’t and I couldn’t get anything mild at all. I found the place very dated needs a complete refurbishment , there were cobwebs in the light above my table . I won’t be back because I didn’t like the fact I couldn’t get anything mild and it looked a bit dirty to me . As for the staff I don’t think they were in the slightest bit interested in their customers. Wont be back.

The staff was incredible and so nice. The food was so nice I wanted a another three course meal. I really enjoyed my night.

We enjoyed a really delicious meal, definitely a cut above your traditional Indian restaurant. The menu is really interesting with lots of choice and unusual dishes using fresh ingredients sourced locally. Great service and atmosphere, with contemporary decor. Would thoroughly recommend.

Lovely staff, very attentive. Food lovely and spicy, less choice for fussy eaters but my 9 year old was happy with the recommended mild dish. The entrance is unassuming but just head up the stairs to the restaurant. The live piano was an added highlight.

A wonderful meal. So tasty and delicately flavoured. Service was good and the piano playing great. Will definitely be back!

Had my birthday meal here recently and really enjoyed the food (quite spicy). Not a lot of choice for fussy eaters like my 9 yr old but she managed with the recommended mild dish. All accompaniments were cooked beautiful and tasted amazing. Well worth a visit and another highlight was the live piano playing. When you walk in the doors, just head up the stairs as I wasn't quite sure we were in the right place as it was so quiet at first.

Welcoming and friendly restaurant with delicious Indian food. Table arrangements is really good and decoration is pleasant. They had live music with someone playing the piano on Saturday night. Would visit again.

Not welcoming.waited 15 minutes to be asked if we would like a drink. Waitress staff polite. Management abrupt .on a good point the food was excellent.

After expressing my appreciation of the wonderful time my partner and I had here last night with the owner in person [I deeply regret not getting his name now so I can give him the credit he deserves], he requested I share our experience online, which I am more than happy to oblige. We were visiting from London as a surprise weekend break for my partner on her birthday. She loves Indian food and Coppers was the only Indian restaurant near our hotel. Booking a table online was easy and instant, but more impressively the owner was incredibly accommodating when I called on the phone to make a special request for our visit. The venue itself is quite something. On entering, we walked up a colourful spiral staircase [note: I did not see a lift available for customers with mobility issues] with lots of photos adorning the walls, and were greeted by the owner at the top. He had set aside a corner table for us at our request and was incredibly warm and welcoming, wishing my partner a happy birthday. The menu offered lots of choice, but not so much to make you question the quality, which included a broad selection of wines and beers too. As we didn't see our typical madras or vindaloo options, the owner happily talked us through the items on the menu and advised us on what we might like most based on our usual preferences - next level service. He was not wrong either - not only was my lamb rogan josh superb, but (again at our request), he tweaked the recipe to make it spicier than usual in line with my tastes. My partner had the chicken and garlic curry, which also did not disappoint. The real touch of class, though, was the chocolate brownie he produced at the evening, completely unprompted, with happy birthday written in icing and a sparkler on top. It really made my partner's night, especially after I had earlier confessed to her that I had forgotten to procure a birthday cake. To be clear, this was a unique and special gesture made possible by it being an unusually quiet night in what is normally a busy restaurant (before everyone starts expecting free birthday dessert at Coppers). The price was incredibly reasonable too at about £56 for two mains, a starter, three sides, two glasses of wine and a beer. Above all, the personal touch of an owner, who clearly likes people, enjoys getting to know them (we were treated to some photos of his adorable pet German Shepherd), and values their custom is what really earned that fifth star. Thank you for such a wonderful evening!

A fantastic experience of high quality and delicious food. Come here and see what fresh, locally sourced and carefully prepared dishes taste like. You won’t be disappointed. The manager is incredibly friendly and happy to guide you around the menu to sample dishes you wouldn’t normally order.

Excellent food and service, but the lighting is a bit dark

An unassuming entrance leads you upstairs to a very warm welcome and a nicely decorated restaurant with great music as background and a good atmosphere. The menu takes you away from your comfort zone but the food was excellent and nicely presented. You got a good choice of wine too that wasn’t overpriced. Total cost for meal for two with wine and beers and tip was £89. Can’t recommend highly enough. Go and enjoy

After 25 years I’ve found my favorite Indian restaurant in the whole world. The decor, the atmosphere, the soft guitar blues in the background and then the food…the food is simply incredible.

Having booked a table for a special family birthday meal, I took the majority of favourable reviews as a good sign and hoped some recent reviews expressing disappointment weren't what we had in store. I'm pleased to report that the food was outstanding with really...

We were so impressed with the amazing quality of our food - there were lots of authentic dishes on the menu to try, rather than the same old balti, korma, tikka masala, etc! And everything we ordered was delicious, flavoursome and clearly cooked from scratch....

Very large open dining room, was nicely busy and a good atmosphere. The owner/manager was very attentive and so enthusiastic about the menu. Totally worth a visit!

From all the Indian restaurants my husband and I have tried over the years - and there have been at least 50 across Europe, the Coppers is the most special one and belongs to our two to three favourite ones. The food is carefully prepared and artfully presented, with little delicacies on top for the waiting period. Everything we have tried is freshly prepared and delicious. The service is outstanding as well, we are always happy to have a nice conversation while waiting impatiently for our meals. Beside more common main courses, which are cooked to perfection, there are special ones we have not found anywhere else. The latter make the experience so unique that we come again and again whenever we are in Kent, and sometimes the idea of being able to eat at the Coppers even motivates us to choose Kent as destination. We can heartily recommend the Coppers in every aspect to everyone, locals and tourists, and look forward to every future visit, with fond memories of our past ones.

I read the reviews and although there were a couple of negative reviews, I decided to give it a try so I booked a table for myself, my husband and son. Sadly our experience wasn't great. We were very disappointed with the food and the...

Incredible service. Staff are friendly, caring, and attentive. They bring a nice atmosphere to the restaurant and it makes it feel like you’ve been invited to someone’s home as opposed to going to a restaurant. The food was lovely, would highly recommend. A good selection of veggie options too! 🌱

We went to Coppers last night for a meal and on arrival we noticed how cold it was in the restaurant. A table of 6 that were sat down had upped and left because they were too cold and could not stay. We asked to...

Excellent food, not your standard Indian menu, Great ambience including a Pianist who was faultless. The staff were attentive and our meal time was relaxed. We stay at the Hythe Imperail every year to celebrate our wedding anniversary and Coppers will be on our list...

What a Brilliant Meal , and Experience. It was our anniversary we got a booking at the Hythe Imperial and walked into town, had seen good reviews so tried Coppers , lovely ambience great good and service and a pianist , so good, great night and the wife was so happy , win win

Lovely staff and very nice food. Just a shame it wasn't busier in the restaurant as it lacked atmosphere.

We had one of the best Indian meals ever at Coppers and received excellent service in this delightful restaurant. All the tables are well spaced out and the decor entertainingly quirky. If you are looking for a wonderful dining experience in Hythe, I couldn't praise...

If you want to eat fabulous Indian food, 5 star service from the staff, take your friends & family here! Such a memorable experience.. 3rd time going and it’s brilliant! Thanks Coppers!

I have to say, until now I was not a big fan of Indian Food. That has totally changed after an evening at Copper's in Hythe. Not only has the restaurant a lovely modern touch. You feel like in a big city, not like in cozy Hythe. The food is absolutely fresh, not overcooked like you'll find it in many other places. The starters were divine, the mains absolutely fantastic. I usually dreaded the overspending, probably perfect for other pallets, But for me, this was perfect! I loved my lamb and spinach dish and the okra side with onions was to die for. My family doesn't need convincing, they love Indian food. They are now happy that we've found a place where I like to gladly accompany them to. Wonderful place that I can highly, highly recommend 👌 👍 😀 😊 ☺️

Intreting entrance, up a stairs with family photos . Lovely room with vibrant wall photos. Menu certainly very different choises, which is intresting and suprising in such a small town. Good friendly service, food beautifully presented.

First visit here, a absolute gem hidden away. Great food, lovely potato basket thingy was amazing! Highly recommend and will definitely go again

This was our first visit to Coppers in almost 3 years, when we were big fans. I understand there has been a change of ownership in the meantime, but we were left disappointed by the menu. In the past there was great use of local...

Been here 4 times before and loved it every time. However the last time we went the food portions were smaller as well as the poppadoms sauces and prices have gone up

WOW!!!!!! Absolutely fantastic food! As a lover of Indian and Asian food I would highly recommend this place. Outstanding!

Interesting menu. Lots of veggie/vegan options. Will definitely return!

The food was lovely and the people serving us were delightful. The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars was because I had to wait 20 minutes to be asked if I would like a drink!!! That my friends is sacrilegious.

We loved our time at Coppers, the food was unbelievable and the service was top notch: quick and friendly. Would 100% recommend, we came here twice in during our short stay.

We came here twice during our stay, on Monday and Thursday. The food was immaculate and the service was quick and friendly. Would 100% recommend to anyone who visits the area

Got to be one of the best in the area. The owner/manager is so accommodating - tell him what you like and he’ll deliver.

A well-deserved five TA stars (blobs?) for the dinner we just had at Coppers. Every element of our meal was delicious. We shared the Old Delhi chicken curry and the Lamb Rogan Josh and enjoyed both dishes. A warm welcome and attentive service. We wish...

I visited for a works meal while staying locally for a few days. The food was delicious, one of the nicest meals I have had for a long time. The service was also excellent. Thank you so much. I hope to return next time I am in the area.

Wonderful food and service. A great deal of time and care taken offering different dishes for my son to eat, including changing things on the menu. We ate there twice in one week it was so good and will go back again the next time...

Every time I come to Coppers the food is always exquisite and delicious. Always greeted like family when I go in and welcomed with open arms. When I get home and warm up this delicious and wonderful gourmet dinner, it always makes me so happy...

We had the whole restaurant and everyone at coppers made us feel welcome and gave us great service. The food was amazing. Would recommend it if you have a special occasion and don’t want a big hall party … and want something more intimidate and...

Last minute decision to eat here, but glad we did. It’s a bit tucked away (it’s upstairs - it’s easy to miss the entrance), but worth seeking out. The staff were lovely and service was good. The food was one of the nicest Indian meals...

Pour les amateurs de cuisine indienne, c'est vraiment un restaurant à ne pas louper ! A côté des classiques, un...

Went for a meal at coppers tonight and I must say it was amazing. Food was fantastic as was the service. Waiter was very helpful in helping me choose what food I wanted and I even tried goat for the first time. Highly recommend

The food is truly Indian, not over spiced with colourants. The menu shows the food is sourced locally which is excellent. Everything is of a high quality and well presented. Also great if you like blues music!

Excellent food - carefully and skilfully prepared. Large airy room (originally an Oddfellows Lodge). Will definitely visit again.

Just back from an outstanding meal, the most flavoursome curry I’ve ever had. Perfect amount of spices, tender lamb and chicken. Service was amazing, attentive, friendly and welcoming. Even provided a complimentary starter. If I could put 6 stars I would. Highly recommend a hidden...

Second visit to the outstanding restaurant. We marvelled over the delicious Smokey flavours of each dish. This is not your average Indian restaurant but a real dining experience. There are so many different dishes described beautifully in the menu, we can’t wait to return. The...

The best Indian restaurant ever in UK. Loved the food and the hospitality of the owner. Must try. Soul food

Great food and a helpful and wonderful staff. We felt very welcome. Everything from the tandoor was delicious as well as the Curry’s and the garlic and cheese naan we had. Please also try the rose from India, it is amazing.

Stunning food and phenomenal service, six stars out of five. Would recommend trying this restaurant if you can with out question. Fully catered for our culinary needs. We had a goat curry, a Delhi chicken and an aubergine curry. A plain naan and an apricot...

We took our friends here to celebrate a birthday. We booked based on the fantastic reviews it had. We weren’t disappointed. Grand room with plenty of space. Wonderful servers. The food was delicious. And a piano being played to top it all off!! We will...

We went to Coppers after having read many of the reviews on trip advisor which said that the restaurant was very good. We were late arriving due to traffic issues and phoned to warn them, they said it was not a problem as we had...

Just came to Coppers for the first time and am really impressed. The food is delicious and the naan bread is the best I have ever had. From the Aloo Tikki Chaat starter to the Dalcha Gosht main every single dish was freshly cooked and absolutely delicious. We will be coming back again. Thank you

Excellent place for fine dining Indian Cuisine. Very warm and personalized service. Can't recommend enough. Must try place.

Absolutely delicious, highly recommend! Very good value, too.

As the review before mine says if your idea of an Indian is basic this may not be for you. Lovely Onion Bhaji starter with a complimentary Lentil dish. Two lovely main courses of Chicken,Lemon Rice, with a fantastic Potato Dish. All food cooked lovely...

Don't turn up here expecting the usual 'curry house' menu. It is very different and much better. It is the best and most authentic 'Indian' food I have ever tasted in a restaurant. The service and the price were excellent too. Try it, you won't...