Go Dutch in Shepway

Aspendos is a fantastic Turkish restaurant with truly delicious food and generous portions! I ordered the family platter, which came with an amazing selection of starters—something I haven’t seen before, even though I regularly dine at Turkish restaurants. It easily fed three adults and two preteens, with plenty left to take away! The service was great, and the prices were very affordable, making it excellent value for money. The only downside is that it can get quite loud and a bit crowded. Some background music would help balance the atmosphere. Regardless, I’ll definitely be returning—great food and a wonderful dining experience!

Perfect place for a light n sweet lunch with friends. Pretty interior and overall aesthetic as well <3

Disappointing for a 4.4 Rating I relied on the positive reviews (4.4/5), but what a disappointment… Positives: The staff were very friendly and attentive, which is always appreciated. The fish and chips were good, but nothing extraordinary—and a bit overpriced. Negatives: Dishes were quite basic, not what you’d expect from a restaurant with such a high rating. Big issue with the kids’ meals: they were served extremely hot, likely microwaved given how scorching they were. Thankfully, the waiter warned us: "Careful, the plate is hot." But what a lack of common sense to serve food at this temperature to children! My daughter is only 2 years old—she doesn’t understand such warnings. In the end, she had to eat from our plates and left her meal untouched. Really disappointing. Conclusion: Friendly service, but underwhelming food and a real lack of thought in some areas. I honestly don’t understand the high rating… Worth trying if you’re in the area, but don’t expect an unforgettable experience.

I was taken here for my birthday and we had one of the best meals of our lives. We had the 8 course tasting menu with paired wines. Every course was outstanding. My particular favourites were the Morels, with confit egg yolk, pickled mushrooms and celeriac and the buttermilk mousse with blood orange, Arbequina olive oil and apple marigold. The restaurant is fairly small and cosy, all the waitresses were lovely and helpful. They explained the meals well and the sommelier's description of the wines was very clear and helpful. The wines tended to be from small estates all over the world and were excellent without exception. The meal was expensive, but compared to other Michelin starred restaurants we have been to, it was very good value for money. The restaurant is in Saltwood on the edge of Hythe and it is a good idea to book a taxi back to where you are staying in good time as there are no local taxi services. I have been to a good number of one Michelin star restaurants and this one is well worth the second start it gained recently.