Panas Gurkha Restaurant in Lewisham

They fitted us in when full and we had a great meal. Delicious starters and mains, very attentive and kind service. Would recommend!

Panas Gurkha in Blackheath is a true gem, offering both exceptional food and warm, attentive service. From the moment you step inside, you’re greeted with genuine hospitality that makes you feel instantly at ease. The staff are friendly, professional, and clearly passionate about creating a memorable dining experience.

First time here last night......... 16 of us - or so - had a good good time. Food was delicious Service was excellent Hosts were friendly We must do it again And again and again and AGAIN!! Thank you 😊

The food was great... beautifully done!

Some of the best food I've ever had. The Paneer Tikka Lababdar and the Momos were amazing. Service was efficient and everyone was very friendly. A great experience and one of the best restaurants I've tried in London.

The food is incredible! Very well presented, tasty and honestly priced. The staff couldn’t do enough for us and we were a party of 12 which was a lot of work for them. Thank you for a great night

We had a family dinner here at the weekend and really enjoyed our meal. The children with us enjoyed the food and were made to feel very welcome. Great tasting Nepalese food with a wide variety of dishes, packed with flavors. Cant wait to return.

Lovely restaurant and staff serving amazing curries.

Last Sunday night, I had a fantastic dining experience, indulging in a flavorful spread of mix veg curry, biryani, and chicken tikka masala. Each dish was expertly prepared—the mix veg curry had a perfect balance of spices that enhanced the freshness of the vegetables, the biryani was fragrant with rich layers of aromatic spices, and the chicken tikka masala was incredibly creamy and delicious. What truly elevated the evening was the outstanding service, especially from the friendly waiter in the black shirt with a beard, who went above and beyond to ensure we had a great time. His warm demeanor and thoughtful gesture of offering complimentary drinks made the experience even more memorable. A perfect combination of delicious food and exceptional hospitality!

Amazing local restaurant within Blackheath, providing great Nepalese and Indian food and service with a smile. Highly recommend whether it is a date or a celebration!

The food is excellent. I've had their take away countless times but this was the first time eating in. There were four of us, we had numerous dishes and all were really tasty. The staff were also really friendly and stood us a little post meal drink. Highly recommend.

The best food!!! My favourites are the peshwari naan & saag paneer - highly recommend!! :)

Delicious food and lovely staff!

Amazing food! Very friendly staff, reasonable prices.

The reception here was great. Best customer services from the restaurant. I highly recommend

Cocina de primera clase con servicio de primera clase en un restaurante en el corazón de Blackheath Village. Los restaurantes Panas Gurkha y Joanna Lumley apoyan a los veteranos de Combat Stress y los restaurantes Panas apoyan a los hambrientos: Los panas han regalado 100.000 comidas a las personas sin hogar. El restaurante y las personas detrás del éxito del restaurante son un acto de clase. Dos de nosotros cenamos en Panas Ghurka, Blackheath para una ocasión familiar el lunes de Pascua, 21 de abril de 2025 , nuestra primera visita al restaurante.

Absolutely delicious 😋 and very attentive staff. Highly appreciated recommend

Great food, excellent service and reasonable prices

I booked a table for five on Saturday at 19.30. Unfortunately the previous occupants of the table overran their time. the staff dealt with this glitch in a very pleasant way and were very apologetic to us. Once seated the staff were very attentive and helpful. The food was absolutely delicious. we have visited before, but the restaurant was new to our friend. They were very impressed. We would particularly recommend Ginger Scallops, Tellicherry Squid and Drunken Prawns to start and Lamb Bhutuwa, Mum's Chicken Curry and Chicken Tikka mains

Always exceptional service and wonderful creative menu which never fails to be some of the best in the local area. A real neighbourhood gem.

Came here when it wasn’t busy, we received the best Indian food I’ve ever had granted I’m not Indian, but also the best Nepalese food I’ve ever had (first time Nepalese food). This might have set the standard too high for Nepalese food for me. Service was great and accommodating with plenty of water fills and checks on how we was doing throughout our meal. Lady at the back even took her time to personally come out and explain what good dishes she recommends for first timers. Worth travelling to come here and try. Chef deserves all the awards and accolades on the wall

Decidimos apartarnos de nuestro habitual en Blackheath y darle una oportunidad a Pana’s pasando por todas las grandes críticas. Llegamos a tiempo a las 6. 30 pm y se sentaron rápidamente. Nos dimos cuenta de que hay cartas sobre la mesa que indican que durante los períodos de mucho trabajo solo tenía 90 minutos, con los que no tuve ningún problema. El servidor se acercó a solo un minuto de que nos dieran los menús para pedir nuestro pedido, ni siquiera habíamos tenido tiempo de revisar el menú o decidir qué beber. Una vez que habíamos pedido, la comida salió relativamente rápido. El trío de pollo tikka era pequeño y muy seco con poca salsa. El pollo momo’s mientras que una buena porción del dumpling era muy grueso. Nuestras principales fueron mamás pollo curry y pollo dopiaza. Mamás El pollo al curry era agradable y tenía buenos sabores, la dopiaza estaba bien, pero le faltaba cebolla, que es una fiesta central del plato y no era muy sabroso. El pollo estaba seco. Faltaba calidad de los ingredientes. A los 2 minutos de terminar la factura llegó con el servidor flotando con la máquina de tarjetas. Todavía teníamos vino para beber. Pagamos entonces un par de minutos después nos pidieron que nos fuéramos ya que la mesa era necesaria. Solo eran 7. 50 pm y todavía tenía bebidas para terminar. Dijimos que nos iríamos en 5 minutos terminando nuestras bebidas y mencionamos que aún no habíamos llegado a los 90 minutos. Su respuesta fue que la gente para la próxima reserva llegó temprano. No podía creer lo que estaba escuchando, nunca antes me habían pedido salir de un restaurante. Todo empezó a tener sentido, desde el momento en que llegamos todo se sintió precipitado y no había servicio personal. Para resumir diría que la comida es promedio, el servicio es inexistente, todo fue muy transaccional. Está claro que el enfoque principal es meterte, sacarte y todo se trata del dinero. Una de las razones por las que prefiero ir por una comida india en lugar de una comida para llevar es por la experiencia gastronómica tradicional que viene con ella. Lamentablemente no fue así. De todos los restaurantes indios en Blackheath este es el peor por lejos. Me ceñiré a lo que sé en el futuro y aconsejaría a cualquiera que esté pensando en ir aquí que lo piense dos veces más que con los otros establecimientos de la zona se obtiene comida de calidad (mejores ingredientes ) y servicio y una mayor experiencia.

We decided to deviate away from our regular in Blackheath and give Pana’s a try going by all the great reviews. We arrived on time at 6.30pm and were seated promptly. We noticed that there are cards on the table stating that during busy periods you only had 90 minutes which I had no issue with. The server came within just a minute of being given the menus to ask for our order, we hadn’t even had time to look through the menu or decided what to drink. Once we had ordered, the food came out relatively quick. The trio of chicken tikka was small and very dry with not much sauce. The chicken momo’s whilst a good portion the dumpling was very thick. Our mains were Mums Chicken Curry and Chicken Dopiaza. Mums Chicken curry was nice and had good flavours, the dopiaza was ok but lacked onions which is a core part of the dish and wasn’t very saucy. The chicken was dry. The quality of the ingredients was lacking. Within 2 minutes of finishing the bill arrived with the server hovering over with the card machine. We still had wine to drink. We paid then a couple of minutes later we were asked to leave as the table was needed. It was only 7.50pm and still had drinks to finish. We said we would be leaving in 5 minutes just finishing our drinks and mentioned that we weren’t quite up to the 90 minute mark yet. Their response was that the people for the next booking arrived early. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing, I’ve never been asked to leave a restaurant before. It all started to make sense, from the moment we arrived everything felt rushed and there was no personal service. To summarise I would say the food is average, the service is non existent, everything was very transactional. It is clear that the primary focus is to get you in, get you out and is all about the money. One of the reasons why I prefer going for an Indian meal rather than a takeaway is for the traditional dining experience that comes with it. Sadly this wasn’t the case. Out of all the Indian restaurants in Blackheath this is the worst by far. I’ll stick to what I know in future and would advise anyone thinking of going here to think twice as with the other establishments in the area you get quality food (better ingredients ) and service and a greater experience.

Good food and lovely restaurant Thank you Bhawana for your service

Had a great early evening dinner at Panas Gurkha in Blackheath. The menu is fantastic and the Nepalese specialities are next-level. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and able to talk you though the ingredients and help you choose based on your specific tastes. A rare treat - both great food and genuinely wonderful staff. Highly recommend this restaurant - lots of competition in Blackheath but Panas Gurkha really does stand out. Give their beetroot dumplings a try...

I noticed the quality of the food. The chicken tikka was very tasty and distinct, while the biryani was a bit lacking in flavor, although it was still good. I think I need to try more dishes to determine my favorites, but I will definitely come back. The service and staff were very nice, and to top it off, I was listening to Arijit Singh, which created a lovely ambience.

We have always ordered from here. We love the chicken biryani. But today we decided to order Nepali momos on deliveroo. We were disappointed to find hair in our order and probably won't order from here again.

Sooooo delicious!!! And the staff are so friendly and welcoming :) Recommended 10000%

Absolutely amazing food and service

I had the best time at Panas Blackheath for my Birthday. Amazing flavours and very friendly staff. I will definitely be returning

I had an amazing experience at Panas Gurkha Nepalese and Indian Restaurant! The service was exceptional, with the staff being attentive, friendly, and welcoming. The food was perfectly prepared, full of rich flavors, and beautifully presented. Every dish we tried was cooked to perfection, showcasing the authentic taste of Nepalese and Indian cuisine. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience

Segunda visita aquí y ambas veces hermosa comida y buen servicio. Sabe fuera de lo común, y la comida también se digiere bien. No puedo esperar para volver.

Small but perfectly formed. The food at this restaurant is remarkable! Everything we ordered was really tasty, and portion sizes were good too. The staff were very attentive and we were well looked after. We’d definitely go back for more…

Relaxed atmosphere, all the staff very attentive and friendly. Food was excellent. Will certainly be going back.

The food was excellent. We really loved it. From billing, they charged twice for an item which was disappointing. Talked of dessert on them but that also being charged. So disappointed a bit on this. WGUY

Quite remarkable food and excellent service. Highly recommended.

I was a regular customer for a long time, loved the food so we paid the higher prices for that quality, until the last order I got. We ordered 3 mains, sides etc, we couldn't believe what was delivered. The lamb was tough as a boot, even the pumpkin was hard, it wasn't even half cooked, never mind the state of the lamb. The chicken in the Korma was so dry, it wasn't edible. For the lamb chops mains, we got one tiny chop, that was it, it was actually comical So, I called the restaurant, 3 times, I was told I would get a call back, no one bothered. On the first call, I offered to bring the food back so they could see / taste what was delivered, but no one called me back, despite the promises. On my final call today, the woman on the phone thought it was funny that I paid for food that went into the bin. So, I don't know what happened, there must have been shortages that night and literally anything was thrown together just to deliver something. The worst part though was that they just didn't care - at all! Their response was gobsmacking arrogance and disrespect. I eventually got replacement mains - a month later but boy did it take effort on our part just to get what we paid for. Never again.

Lovely Restaurant in Blackheath.

Great service and made us feel very welcome (me and my 8yo son) They were so accommodating and the chef sent out a mini aperitif for us to try which was delicious. Most importantly, the food was sublime!!!!!

Had an amazing night at panas!! Food was original and very fresh! Service was outstanding and staff sense to enjoy working there! Great experience!

Come to Panas! You’ll get great food served with warmth and a smile. Julia

Amazing first visit prior to an evening local concert. Service was immaculate and the food was amazing and presented so beautifully. Booked a repeat visit for the Easter weekend. Cannot recommend highly enough if you are visiting Blackheath village.

What a treat! This time My friend and I To celebrate her Birthday. As always, brilliant food to go with wonderful Gurkha Beer..... We love the food. Panas, Blackheath is like my Second Home. Everytime I crave for Yummy food, the only place I can think of it's Panas in My mind and Brain... Very efficient staff. We went on Monday evening and it was all busy. Every table had some friends or some family..chatting, enjoying having a good time. Definitely Food and Good Service play the best Part. Mr. Sujan is always there with big smile to welcome. And making sure people are happy. All over very good.. Shveta

Great tasting Nepalese food. All the dishes had plenty of flavour. The perfect portion size and the food was delivered with great presentation. The service was friendly, polite and accommodating. The evening was nicely paced, we didn’t feel rushed and the time between courses was perfect. A few complimentary dishes delivered by the owner as we were celebrating a birthday. Thank you for a lovely meal. Highly recommend for dinner when Blackheath.

Loved the food! I went there with some friends who never had Indian food and they were blown away by the flavours! The dishes are on the higher end, but worth paying for. Thank you for the service and the amazing food.

Visited on a Sunday for Lunch and enjoyed. Food was faultless, place was not that busy so the atmosphere was slightly lacking when we visited. Good service.

I wasn’t told to return the table within a time limit when I made my booking by phone neither was I been told when arriving on time at seven pm. We were intercepted by a lady many times to urge us for ordering food while we were just starting to drink. No sooner had we finished our food, than a lady present the bill and card machine asking us to pay. We were expecting a dessert menu instead! We paid but we still need a little time to finish with our drinks. Yet, we were told to leave because someone had booked our table. This was the third time I’d been to this restaurant. Be fair, the food quality has improved but the service turns bad and cannot be acceptable. I don’t mind to finish our dinner within a time limit. I do mind I’m not told about this when placing my booking. I felt embarrassed and oddly in front of my guests when a bill suddenly presented in front of me without my prior consent. My impression to this restaurant has turned upside down due to the unpleasant experience I had tonight.

Just unauthentic food! Curry was sweet- sugar and coconut through it! Naan tasted raw and hadn’t seen a tandoor. Momos weren’t bad, but chutney was a sweet tomato paste. Feedback was not well received and I certainly won’t be returning

10/10 curry!!! It’s always delicious

Great food - really enjoyed the momos and the rhubarb starter, as well as the Nepali lamb [b......] (I can't remember the name unfortunately, but I think it had a good amount of garlic and ginger, with tomato base!) The staff were attentive and friendly, and the chef came round and said hi too!

Authentic and excellent Nepali food. The staff are welcoming, kind, thoughtful and helpful. Great restaurant and highly recommended.

Fantastic dinner to discover Nepalese and Indian flavours! Everything delicious and top sauces

This is by far the best curry house around, it’s incredible quality and flavour every time. Everything I have tried over the years is outstanding, and I love all the little complimentary bits!

I enjoy the food .Thank you for your service ❤️

Brilliant restaurant, great service and unreal food. I had momos and mum's curry, both were superb

Absolutely fantastic experience at Panas, went as a large group for a birthday and the staff and food were excellent as always. Also want to especially shout out the amazing care and attention given to one of our party who is coeliac, they were incredibly helpful and knowledgeable in ensuring she had a safe and tasty meal. Cannot recommend enough!

Simply outstanding. Really delicious food. Staff were friendly & helpful. I can’t wait to go back.

They squeezed us in without a booking at 6:30 on a Friday night. The service was impeccable so accommodating. The food arrive quickly and was so well presented and tasted amazing so tasty and fresh. We took photos of the starters but were so eager to taste the mains we forgot 😂 you need to try this place you will not be disappointed.

Delicious and extremely fragrant cuisine. I recommend

Buena ubicación para una noche de fiesta, y la comida bien presentada. Las mesas junto a la puerta principal reciben un chorro de aire frío y frío cada vez que se abre la puerta, siéntese más atrás si va en invierno. El menú de su sitio web es muy antiguo, no mire el menú en línea como completamente preciso, y los precios son más altos que los mostrados en línea. El servicio de reserva de mesa en línea funciona bien. La porción de Momo más pequeña de la historia, 4 piezas, por debajo de la relación calidad-precio promedio para un restaurante nepalés, y el cargo por servicio añadido aumenta el precio. Sin embargo, los estándares más altos en general en comparación con nuestra última visita a un restaurante nepalés. Bastante bueno, no se apresuran a volver todas las cosas consideradas, pero no está mal, 4 / 5. Vale la pena comprobarlo como un servicio para llevar, solo tienes que obtener un menú actualizado. Mirando el sitio web, parece haber una aplicación para llevar en Play Store llamada Panas Gurkha. . .

Food was great The staff was friendly. Atmosphere was nice and relaxing.

2 wrong dishes - They replaced them with a watery lentil dish and a cold samosa then wrote 'sorry we ran out' on the lid. Ridiculous.

Terrible experience. Never again! I ordered a Lamb Rogan Josh with no coriander after a waiter's suggestion. The waiter have assured me multiple times that the sauce wouldn't have had coriander. After sending the order to the kitchen the waiter got back to me asking whether I was allergic or intolerant. Since I mentioned that I was not allergic to coriander, she had the greatest idea of givening the chef the green light for him to serve me the dish with coriander in the sauce. No need to explain how this has ruined my appetite. After informing the older waiter about what happened with one of our main dishes, he showed absolutely no customers service manners and has not offered any discount on the bill. I have not asked for discount myself, but apologising (instead of acting vague) and offering a discount on the bill should have been the most reasonable thing to do considering that they have ruined my meal. This shows how much they care about customers. Never again!!!

Food was really delicious, but I ordered the Jogi Tarkari which is described as vegan - but it had paneer in it. I don't mind as I'm not vegan, but something to consider. otherwise food was hot and fresh and delivery was on time.

2.5hr delivery time both times we’ve ordered from here. Do not order delivery from them. I don’t know why they even offer it as a service, I don’t know any other restaurant as incompetent as Panas at delivering food to customers. Don’t order delivery. 2.5hrs is ridiculous.

This is the best food I’ve ever had in London wish I could give them 7 stars ⭐️ best restaurant Tried there dal makhni and rice 👌

Went for a chilled dinner with friends, and we had the most amazing time! The food was delicious and the staff was very helpful. The atmosphere was also great 5 out of 5! I’ll be definitely going back, we need more local restaurants like that! You are the best!

Delicious, authentic food. I've been looking for a curry that has some heat and depth of flavour and spice and this is the one!

Amazing food and great service, 10/10! Would definitely go again

The chips, sweet sour prawns were so overcooked- so hard we could not eat them. Really disappointing.

La primera vez que visitamos con amigos, tuvimos una gran noche, la ubicación del restaurante es perfecta y el aparcamiento fácil pasadas las 7 pm. La comida era increíble y el servicio era bueno también, gracias.

A pretty restaurant with friendly staff and great food. The onion bahjis were the best I've ever had! Will definitely be going back.

Best curry in south east London! Delicious food and early arrival time, thank you!

Exceptional - best Indian restaurant I've eaten in to date (apart from Dishoom). Smack bang in the middle of lovely Blackheath village. Food was outstanding, service was great and local to me! It's now my go-to... What a blinder. My friend liked it VERY much. Oh, and the homemade chutney's - next level!

There are no good Indian restaurants in SE1 so when in Blackheath my wife and I got a take out from Panas for the first time. Quality of meat is excellent, none of that horrible pre cooked chicken that tastes funny and rubbery. This was fantastic, great use of spices, huge portions and price was very reasonable £45 for two and that included two mains, two sides and naan breads! There was no way we were eating all in one sitting, it’ll last us another meal easily! They also gave us some amazing complimentary stuff too!!! Really could not ask for more.. I was blown away by food and service. We will ONLY eat there for Indian take out. They have the secret formula.

No taste in food. Use to be good. Curry was sweet

One of the the most flavoursome and delicious meals I have had in some time. Do not overlook the pickles and poppadoms, they are fantastic! Beautiful food, great atmosphere, outstanding service!

What a delightful find! Delicious food and fantastic service, cannot fault any of it. We came away knowing that this was the best Nepali food we've ever eaten. Highly recommend the Ginger Scallops starter, simply divine! Also had was the Mum's Chicken Curry, which was perfect in every way, a right blend of spices and that slight touch of heat that you want from a curry.

Estaba conduciendo y vi este restaurante ... los comprobé en Google y decidí reservar una mesa de cena familiar basado en las críticas que leí. Y no me decepcionó ni un poco... fantástico servicio al cliente y aún más fantástica fue la comida. Los sabores en todos nuestros pedidos fueron excelentes 👌🏾. La comida también sabía fresca, ya que se cocinaba por encargo. Ni una sola queja. Tal vez pueda haber algo de música de fondo suave para mejorar el ambiente y la experiencia gastronómica, pero aparte de eso, no hay quejas en absoluto. . recomiendo encarecidamente 👌🏾 😉. También necesitan actualizar la lista de menús en su sitio web, ya que fue un poco engañoso.

Great experience! Delicious food, excellent service, and a lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend!

Late afternoon, pretty empty but the food was really really good. A definite cut above any other south Asian restaurant in the area - chilli momos were deeply flavoursome and the veg curry and chicken tikka masala were excellent, highly recommended.

At Panas we had the best dinner in recent times. Really excellent food and top courtesy! We really had a great time and left very satisfied. Excellent value for money!

We visited the Panas Gurkha twice during our three-day stay in London. The menu varies between Nepalese and Indian dishes and specialities. The food was very delicious, the service was impeccable from the moment we walked in and the atmosphere was lovely, too - perfect for a relaxing evening out. I can only highly recommend this place to anyone in Blackheath or beyond. Looking forward to the next visit!

Best curry I’ve had in ages. Excellent value too!

The food was outstanding and the customer service was impeccable. All servers were extremely polite and helpful.

The Jhane Ko Masu was incredibly salty. Almost a different dish to when Panas was on Lee High Rd. Everything else was great.

The best curry I have ever had.

This is a great little Nepalese restaurant in the heart of Blackheath. This was our first visit and we were pleasantly surprised. The staff were very welcoming and helpful throughout. The food was all very well presented and nice and hot. In addition to our ordered starter we were given another, complimentary, starter. The main courses we chose consisted of various curries and were all full of flavour and the meat was very tender. The drinks were also reasonably priced. Overall we had a very pleasant evening and would recommend a visit.

Can’t recommend enough! Lovely lovely food, well presented, good customer speedy service. In a lovely location!

A nice refined Indo-Nepalese inspired restaurant. Prices and portions are good. Staff go above and beyond to make you feel welcome, served and are very attentive. Will go back when in the area for a warm, filling experience.

Great food and fantastic service! The food was really good quality and the prices very reasonable. We went with our children and they liked the food too.

I had a lovely lunch with my 3 gorgeous friends the staff were very attentive and they brought out a dessert to celebrate my birthday thank you Panas

Incredible food, arrived hot and really quickly! Tasted amazing, definitely the best curry in South London.

Fue el viernes por la noche y la comida era increíble y muy bien presentado. Sin embargo queríamos el postre pero nos dijeron que no que es solo los fines de semana, ¿cómo se suponía que sabíamos esto? También la máquina de café 'estaba rota'. También ten en cuenta que hay un letrero en las mesas que dice que tienes 1 hr 30 para desalojar la mesa. Una pena, la falta de postre nos dejó sintiéndonos planos al final de una comida por lo demás fabulosa.

food was absolutely stunning!!! was so delicious!! glad they are back on justeat

Excellent dishes and friendly quick service amazing local restaurant serving fresh food and good wine. Will be back

Good food and great service. Really liked the experience.

Accepted our order for delivery and then cancelled without reason 20 mins later. I wouldn’t recommend ordering for delivery from this place 👎

I enjoyed an excellent meal at this restaurant. Everything I ordered was fresh and bursting with flavour. The pakoras might be the best I've had!

It was our first time there and for sure it won't be the last. Really good service and presentation and the taste was really good. The lanb shank was really good and tender. Thank you!!