Kent Curry House in Dartford

After reading some of the other great reviews, my wife and I visited for the first time here on Sunday 29/9 for lunch, and we were extremely surprised! I appreciate that Indian food may not be the go-to choice for most people's Sunday lunch, but I cannot fathom why were we the ONLY diners in the place? It's one of a few Indian restaurants open at lunch times. There's free parking behind the restaurant on Sundays too. We opted for the four course lunch menu at a very reasonable £17.95 pp. The food was delicious and the service impeccable, and the staff were so polite. A bottle of wine, two beers and the food....all for £66 for two. Great value! The only point that slightly detracted from our lovely meal was that it would have been a nicer touch to have Asian style music, rather than pop playing softly in the background.

Biryani was not biryani. It’s more like fried rice done with damm old left out rice. Never gonna visit again 🙏

Great food, service and people.

Garlic lamb was decent but the onion bahjis were shocking. They were the worst. Otherwise nice.

Best curry house around wouldn't go anywhere else

Stopover in Dartford and had dinner in Kent curry. Excellent food and friendly staffs. Highly recommended.

Food average, staff seem to have had a smile-ectomy.. not rushing back..

Haven't been in ages , the bar was dirty and dusty , planters in the window needed changing been there for years ! The butter chicken was like a korma it was not a butter chicken , 4 pieces all tasted of coconut . Food hygiene needs to be looked at , poppadoms stale . I won't be rushing back

Amazing food for the price. Variety of real indian dishes

Recently moved to the area and didn't fancy making my own dinner today so tried the local Indian, apparently it's award winning so why not try it. Sadly I was disappointed. They say it's Indian food on the menu when it isn't. (bengali most likely) The chicken dishes where, 1 swimming in oil and 2 the second dish was not what I ordered. We had ordered a butter chicken but when it was delivered was not, it had a coconut taste to it and when looking at the menu it was clearly a korma. 3 the mushroom rice had barely any mushrooms in it. We called the restaurant who made it clear it was infact butter chicken and it wasn't korma, they said it wasn't how we make it. Clearly fobbing me off. My wife wanted the butter chicken and got a dish that contained coconut which she can't have, My question to them was if they used coconut they should have put it on the ingredients list. As they do for the korma. Asked for a refund on the korma as I had paid by card but they refused saying we can give you a discount on my next order, I'm never ordering fro here again. Due to the blatant disrespectful nature of the guy I spoke with on the phone I've left the pictures. You guys decide. No doubt I won't get a reply

First visit to this restaurant. It was excellent. Probably the best curry I have ever had at a curry house. All my party said the same and had different dishes.

Lovely curry house, food is always good.bit run down outside but clean and tidy inside.friendly staff.

Best curry house around. Food is always of the highest quality

The worst restaurant I’ve ever eaten in !!! Food and service was horrendous. The overall restaurant was dated and lampshades all dirty. When we went in it was empty. No welcome just shown to the table with menus. Didn’t take an order for drinks. When the waiter came over to take the order he was rude and arrogant. He didn’t listen to our order and wouldn’t let us order what we wanted. Told my Son’s girlfriend she could t have the starter for one but my Son could. Felt very awkward. Starters came up and some poppadoms. The starter arrived and it was lukewarm and 4 pieces and old salad. The poppadoms were as dated as the restaurant. No hospitality skills Never once was we asked if everything was ok. The older man who was rude was too preoccupied with takeaway orders and all the bags were at the back of the restaurant. No one cared if we were there or not. Mains arrived and that wasn’t any better. Small portion of rice and the chicken was tough. Took ages to get the bill because we were invisible. When we left no thank you nothing. We will never go here again and how his stayed open amazes me A restaurant with no hospitality skills and the Manager rude and miserable. No thanks

One night stop over in Dartford so came for a last minute meal. Welcomed and welcoming. We had the mid-week Banquet Night menu. Crazily good value and still had the whole menu to choose from. I had the Choley Lamb which was a nee dish for me but very good. Will defo come back if we stop in Dartford again.

Love the food from here always fresh and so tasty

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Kent Curry in Dartford. It was a truly memorable experience and enjoyable throughout. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a warm and friendly service. The food was absolutely marvellous! The menu offered a wide variety of authentic Indian dishes but I couldn't resist trying their most popular curry and it did not disappoint. Not only was the food delicious, but the presentation was also top-notch. Overall, my visit to Kent Curry in Dartford was nothing short of brilliant. The combination of the welcoming atmosphere, fantastic food and outstanding service made it an experience I won't ever forget. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for an authentic and memorable Indian dining experience. Thank you 🙏🏼

We visited The Kent Curry house last night, will never go back. The starters were a vegetable samosa were passable but over fried. The other starter, a prawn puree, the puri was stodgy, undercooked and chewy, the prawn curry was blitzed in the microwave. Main courses the vegetable Jalfrazi was ok but the prawn Madras was awful. It was basically prawns in a bland gravy with chilli. There was no spices, hebs or seasoning. When I compalined the manager was very disgruntled and said I was probably used to a hotter curry. I said there was no problem with the spiciness it was the lack of other seasoning and spices. He ignored that and me saying that I did not want another curry as we had waited so long for one of the staff to come over. I tried a spoonful of the new curry and it was the same only with more chilli. We asked for the bill and discovered a nann bread had been added which we had not ordered or had, despite the irate waiter saying that he had just removed an unfinished naan from the table! Which was a lie.

Just about passable but not a repeat. The dishes seem to lack any real flavour beyond being boiled in Turmeric. Whatever is the sour ingredient they use in the dry mix veg is overdone and too sour. Different flavour profile dishes all taste the same.

Always great, been going years and have never had a bad time or meal, and the staff are always decent

Lovely food and service Compliments to the chef.

Husband & I fancied a curry local to our home, after perusing local restaurants we decided on Kent Curry House. The reviews were mixed. Very good and scathing so we entered with an open mind. Firstly, the establishment looked clean. We were handed menus & drinks order taken. The menus were impressive and didn’t stick together like some menus we’ve experienced at times! The table was beautifully laid, linen cloths and serviettes, china & cutlery. We ate popudums with pickle tray whilst waiting for the mains. Two chicken main’s together with three side vegetable dishes didn’t disappoint. It was all delicious, not swimming in oil, (ghee). We cleared our plates. I read on previous review that tables were 4” apart. This was not the case and as far as I could see never has been. Yes, the planters on windowsills, which contained leafy green plants could do with attention but this didn’t detract from what was, for us, a successful evening out. There were 4 or 5 other couples in at the same time with just one guy to wait-on. He handled it beautifully and no-one had to wait for anything. For a descent curry meal, go there, don’t hesitate to try it for yourself!

A Timeless Delight at Kent Curry House If you're seeking a culinary experience that combines tradition, history, and delectable flavors, look no further than Kent Curry House. Nestled in the heart of town, this establishment has been enchanting taste buds since its opening in 1977. I recently had the pleasure of indulging in their renowned Chicken Zamdani and Peshwari Naan, and I must say, it was an unforgettable gastronomic journey. The Chicken Zamdani at Kent Curry House instantly transported me to the flavors of the Indian subcontinent. The dish was a remarkable blend of tender chicken pieces, lovingly marinated in a secret combination of spices that rendered each bite a true delight. The rich, aromatic gravy boasted a perfect balance of tanginess and heat, leaving a lingering explosion of flavors on my palate. It was evident that the chefs at Kent Curry House take immense pride in their recipes, as every element of the Chicken Zamdani showcased their expertise. To complement the exquisite main course, I couldn't resist ordering the Peshwari Naan. This traditional bread, generously loaded with a sweet and nutty filling, was a revelation. Each bite revealed a play of textures, from the soft, pillowy naan to the satisfying crunch of the roasted nuts. Its subtle sweetness beautifully contrasted the spiciness of the Chicken Zamdani, creating a harmonious combination that tingled my taste buds. Kent Curry House’s rich history is palpable through its authentic dishes, having stood the test of time for over four decades. With each visit, one can't help but appreciate the dedication and pride put into every meal. The attentive staff adds to the overall experience, ensuring a warm and welcoming atmosphere. In conclusion, my dining experience at Kent Curry House was nothing short of delightful. The Chicken Zamdani and Peshwari Naan took me on a culinary journey, showcasing the flavors and traditions of Indian cuisine. If you're looking for a taste of history and remarkable flavors, Kent Curry House is a must-visit destination.

Always the best currys and great service! I also got extra chocolate at the end of the bill 🤣

Great food, friendly service. My regular for Indian food.

I have great experience with the staff member. And the food is very delicious.

Disappointed. Currys feel generic. All look and taste almost the same

Im really fussy but I do have to compliment the chefs our take out was amazing. Thank to all the staff at Kent Curry really appreciate yur hard work pleasing our taste buds. 🙂👍

Myself , wife and brother came here after not been here for a while. My wife and I came a few times on a Sunday for the buffet they did but travellers who where there on our last visit really spoilt it for us so we stopped going My brother said he hadn’t been for over20 years previous . So we were very pleased to see the standard of the food and service hadn’t changed and was excellent. Definitely won’t wait so long til we return. Well done Kent Curry

The issue here is both the layout of the restaurant, and the staff's approach to customers. That approach has been commented on here many times. No matter how good the food is, if customers are treated poorly, then they will not come back. We are now some of those people. I had eaten here three times before with the food being nice so when the family said 'curry' we drove to Dartford. We wanted a nice family meal for 3 people. We asked for a table and one was pointed at. The layout leaves most tables just 4 inches away from the one next to you and we didn't want to be sat next to a group of 4 who were loud. Other tables were available including 2x tables for 6. At least three other tables, that would have suited us, were covered in personal items from the restaurant, carrier bags, cuttlery, coats etc. We asked for a diferent table but was only offered the same type of table with other people still just 4 inches away. The member of staff's approach was poor, unhelpful and saw a three customers walk away, never to return. Ironically, i had been here before with four friends and encountered the very same issue with a couple not wanting to be put next to 4 lads (I don't blame them) I would recommend only going with a minimum of 5 people, you get decent food but they are lacking in skills to run.

Best Curry house in the area, Special food, friendly staff, good prices, quality is still there, prices have crept up but that is inevitable due to unavoidable business pressures

Jank , proper jank .!the whole place wants refurbishment. Inside and out . Look outside and down the side of the place, the old bit of plants in the window. Pull your socks up , it’s 2023 not 1983 .

I went here a few weeks ago and the food was at best average. But we gave it another go and we all agreed that the food was good. Apparently the same chef, (we asked) so will go there again. I had chicken jalfreizi. My friend had chicken vindaloo which was very spicy

Says open till 12 booked a table for 10.30 to be told only have limited items as they close at 10.30 what a joke . Never going back again

Been going there for a while food absolutely fantastic nothing to much for staff raj and smiley go the extra mile and the some 👌👌

I had very bad experience with this restaurant food I don’t wants call it authentic Indian food that is the first time tasteless food I had ever in the UK it was so sweet there were not taste of salt and any other spice just sweet even my kids never like that I hate to bin my food but this time I did because I couldn’t eat very disappointed never order again👎

Very welcoming and Friendly. Great value. We had the banquet menu. £15.50 per head. One starter, one main and 2 sides. The food freshly cooked lovely and hot. Would most definately good again.

First time visit there with mates. I am a curry lover so was keen to try this place and most certainly wasn’t disappointed. Very quiet (Tuesday evening) and staff friendly. Now for the important bit…food was absolutely awesome!! Try the Lamb Pastry starter - phenomenal! Never tasted anything so good….ever!!!!

My first visit to one of the longest established Indian restaurants in the area in quite a while confirmed why it is still here after 50+ years. My Sunday lunchtime banquet was an absolute delight. I was sad when the Shaad in Hextable was closed (and subsequently demolished), but regulars from there should consider popping over to Dartford and checking out one of the elder statesmen amongst the local curry emporiums. It'll be a pleasant surprise.

Real authentic Indian restaurant. Awesome taste, friendly service, quick and good prices. tables could be a bit more cleaner.

Excellent food at a very reasonable price.

Went in for Sunday lunch yesterday only customers in there ..cold and unwelcoming.. staff did not seem to be bothered with us asked for water did not get it food was lukewarm.. a man and his wife came in and they were all smiles for them

We booked a table for Good Friday expecting it to be busy but when we got there at 20:50 it was completely empty. We ordered drinks and had to call staff over to order after a long wait. He took starter orders and walked away, after a while a different guy came and completed our orders. We never got any poppadoms! My chicken tikka starter did not look like or taste like chicken tikka and when I queried it I was told they don't use food colorants and it was a light tikka spice as "thats how we do it here". We ordered garlic mushrooms which never arrived even though we asked why they were not served. My Chicken Pasanda arrived but it was lamb??! Overall very disappointing with slapdash service, even though empty, and questionable food. For 4 starters, 4 mains, 4 side dishes, 2 naans and 2 bottles of red wine we paid £97. Will I go again? ... not too sure 😒

Very tasty and good price for Tuesday and Thursday banquet. Thank you

Food was very nice and service was good. Could do with a wider choice of coffee, this was very limited as asked for cappuccino and only had instant.

I visited with two female friends at a very quiet time, approx 6pm, the food was competitively priced and tasty, we asked for the bill, the 3 meals were priced individually with the drinks being put together as a lump sum, my friend wanted to pay for her meal and all the alcohol as a treat, she spoke clearly to the gentleman, and pointed to the items on the bill stating, I would like to pay for just my meal and all the alcohol. She paid by card, he then came to myself and told me my bill was the same price, we politely explained again that we did not ask for the bill to be split 3 ways, another gentleman arrived stating he was the manager, the original waiter shouted at us "why do you have to be so difficult!!, the manager shooed him away stating "take no notice he is training", we explained the problem and commented on how this behaviour was unacceptable, the manager stated "what do u want to do then?" He looked angry and made no attempt to sort the bill out in the way we had requested (simply allowing one of the party to pay for their food and all of the drinks bill), he simply stood there for a long time doing absolutely nothing, I asked if he would discount the bill due to the rudeness and embarrassment, he simply stated "no". By this time there were other customers that were looking at us due to the fuss, we simply paid the remainder of the bill and left immediately as it felt very awkward. The manager simply walked away and completely ignored us as we got ready to leave. I will not be using this establishment again, I have not encountered this type of customer service before, absolutely dreadful

Onion bhaji - solid, dry, no flavour, inedible. Ordered 2 curries - both were incredibly bland. Chicken was poor quality. Worst tasting takeaway curry we have experienced possible ever. Very disappointing.

Polite, prompt service & lovely food

Been going over 20 years and they always make it worg while, nice staff and very friendly atmosphere

Nice traditional curry house. Comfortable. Good service. Good value. The food was nice quality, tasty and recent portion size.

I had a very bad experience in this restaurant because of the non-Indian Indian cuisine. They apparently say that they are an Indian restaurant, but is not the authentic Indian food. I’m from Punjab, but I’m 100% sure that nobody in India eat food so sweet as the one they serve. I’m so disappointed because they present the Indian food as sweet and light to the people who are not from our country. They are lying to them about the real taste of Indian food. Without any offence, when I went the first and last time at this restaurant I literally saw ONLY white people sit on the chairs. This was a hint that it is not an Indian restaurant, I got fooled and spent a lot of money for just sugar (If you are Indian try butter chicken and tell me if that thing they serve can be called butter chicken). Really disappointing. Don’t eat from there, please.

Went in there for the Sunday buffet and it’s not on but it was on web site and was on they window . So we all walked out very disappointed with the place . Will not go back there again

Good food, lovely friendly service, we will be back

All the staffs are very polite, friendly and helpful. Buriyani is not upto my expectations. But lamb curry with Naan and parotta is the best

All the staffs are very polite, friendly and helpful. Restaurant Environment is very nice with proper and suitable lighting & the seating structure. I have taken away, 3 to 4 times, lamb curry with Naan and parotta. Lamb curry with Naan and parotta is the best. I had chicken buriyani yesterday with my brother. It was okay. But was not upto the buriyanis which I had in other places.

Visited with my daughter (adult) on a Thursday night that had the banquet deal of £13 for starter, main, side dish and either naan bread or rice - a good deal. The food was really tasty and staff friendly.

A little bit of a dump on the outside, it feels like you are walking through an industrial complex. Once we sat down and ordered our food, we really wanted to leave. The food turned out to be very nice. It is a shame that the restaurant is situated alone and surrounded by fencing.

I’ve been coming here for years and the food is consistently excellent. Staff are really hospitable and I highly recommend the butter chicken.

Really enjoyed the food with friendly service. 👍

Never disappointed. Love the way they take their time to cook and prepare properly. They never rush the food. Sometimes you think your too hungry and can't wait but it's always worth it.

Been here so many times and never disappoints. Food is the heat you order and staff really friendly , best in Dartford by miles

Excellent range of dishes. Friendly welcoming staff

Brother in law had his 60th birthday recently. Food was well prepared and served by entertaining staff. Good vibe although we were the only party in the place for most of the evening. Covid restrictions I suppose

Service was poor from the waiter. Food was fine.

Delicious, fresh food. Honestly the best place to eat in Dartford

Lovely place to eat but since it's lockdown we have to order take away as we missed it so much, still taste as good as always and great customer service, can't wait to dine in again

The best curry house in the world travel the world and eat everywhere but this place cannot be beaten first class food a d first class service

Lovely food. Shame it took an hour for delivery.

A quality place with great food full of flavour. Really nice people working there and reasonably priced. Great place for takeaway or sit in. I normally have butter chicken or vindaloo and its always beautifully cooked. Highly recommend.

5 of us ate there on annual basis for a birthday, Still as good as ever unfortunately had to leave by 10 pm due to government rules. Will always go back as always faultless.

Nice food. Warm atmosphere. Have had better service elsewhere though in all fairness.

Good food reasonably priced, great service.

Cold food taken then 1hour and 30mins to deliver not a great place to order from

Usually eat in the restaurant, tonight ordered a delivery. Delivered inside an hour. Food was delicious and good portions. Well done Kent Curry House. Can't wait to be able to eat in your restaurant again with our friends 10/10

The food has gone down hill. I order a korma and it didnt taste of anything. It wasnt nice and the pilau rice didnt taste nice ever. Will never go here again.

Great excellent food. Great excellent service. Very friendly staff and very well priced. Love it.

This used to be a good place for a lovely Curry, but could not believe this place is open for food, smelly dusty with dead plants on the window cill. The food was cold and had a very nasty taste. when we complained they was not interested and just laughed. All three of us have suffered all afternoon with bad stomach ache and feeling sick, thank god we did not eat too much of our meal, would not feed any of the food to an animal. To make matters worse was not cheap either. DONT EAT HERE

I had to leave thia review. I occasionally order from Kent curry. This time i ordered a prawn bhuna for delivery. It took ages to come and when it did cime it was nasty. Filled with oil and absolutely no taste. I had to out salt in it and that still didn't help.I called them to tell them ans they were so unhelpful. Please, SO NOT ORDER FROM KENT CURRY.Tastes like tomato soup. Yuk.

it's not good we waited 1 hour to eat very little the taste was awful then then they ripped us off rather rather tried because we quickly noticed and we avoided being tricked i don't recommend

I like this place and have been coming here for years with family. It's local to me, great customer service, affordable and most importantly the food taste great. Love it.

Really good meal friendly staff deff coming back.

Vile awful smelling restaurant.. food (if u can call it that) is just gross.. typical dartford Bengali trash can rubbish.. how these guys make a living selling rat poison as food il never know.. avoid like the plague or u may end up eating a rat carrying it..

Went with a group of friends - regulars and had the buffet. Staff were attentive and the food was good. I suspect I will be joining them again.

The food was like they got it out of tin. Really poor quality

Haven't been to this restaurant in a long time but it was just as I remembered! A great meal well prepared and the service was excellent. Well worth a visit. Thanks a lot.

Always a lovely evening, food always super and very nice friendly service, strongly recommend

Thursday night curry for group of 12. All selected the banquet menu. Choice of starter main side etc. And not disappointed! good service, good food, good price. What more can you want! Drinks bill nearly as much as the food but that was our fault!

This restaurant presents itself like a school dining hall and some of the decor needs updating. The food was average as was the service. I got myself drunk as we were waiting a long time for food. This is neither the best or worst Indian restaurant I have visited it's just average.

Been here for years, best curry in town

I really like it there ,friendly staff,and good service . One of my favourite places to eat in dartford.

I took my Mum and two of her friends here for a meal, before going to the Orchard for a show. We arrived at 6pm, there was just one other table occupied with four people. We each ordered a starter and main course. It took over 30 minutes for the starters to arrive – yes they were really enjoyable, but 30 minutes. The situation just got worst we (like most of the others in the restaurant) were going to the show which started at 19:30. We finally got our main courses just after 7pm – we ate as much as we could in 5 minutes and then asked for doggie bags (which took them another 5 minutes to organise). The manager did come and apologise – but it was too late. – He suggested next time to book a table and pre-order your food.

My wife and I just finished what is usually a pretty standard Balti and Bhuna from Kent Curry.My wife said it’s the best she’s ever had and mine was also superb.Our go to Indian restaurant from now on.Many thanks and well done to all at KCH :-)

Super Food, specially all staff Are very nice

Always a good meal and service.

Food was better than the normal Indian.. service was good and we were able to use our Tastecard on a Friday night which was a bonus

All ways perfect, have had lovely meals for many years.

Not as good as it used to be but great value for money.

Popped in as couldn't get a lunch booked elsewhere. Good was fresh and really tasty. Staff were attentive and friendly

ordered a takeaway and on arriving at restaurant for collection-the manager kept me waiting for over 20 minutes before serving. He ignored me and kept taking calls. When complained he was extremely rude and said "what? -do you want 10 people to be at the counter to serve" On gathering the food which was very good-and as I was leaving he rudely said "DONT COME AGAIN"and slammed the door shut saying "GET OUT" .What a nasty man to be a person .OWNERS PLEASE NOTE OR YOU WILL GOOD CUSTOMERS!!!.All other staff were excellent/Food was excellent/Manager a very ignorant rude man.

Food was ok with good selection of flavours and fresh was being brought out all the time .. service was a bit dead when we arrived but was all smiles and a little chatty by the time we left . Will give them a second chance in the future