Royal Gurkha in Bedford

We had the most wonderful experience here for a date night.The food was great and the service was impeccable. The owner came over to chat to us about his army career and made us feel as if we were dining as his personal friends. We will definitely be going back and telling our friends about the Royal Ghurka.

Food was amazing. I had King Prawn in Makana sauce husband had Chicken in a pineapple. Very good. The staff were very attentive and the owner came and spoke to us he was very welcoming.

The best restaurant in Bedford in my opinion. The selection of food is impressive, every dish I’ve tried so far (over numerous visits) has been delicious and different. The owner a true Gurkha has been present every time chatting to guests always in a beautiful suit. Real family service with outstanding food. Don’t believe the bad reviews 😌 book and give it a try.

We held a fundraising event here for the second time in July 2024 and it was fantastic. There is always a warm reception from Kumar, the wait staff are super helpful, polite and efficient and the food is utterly delicious. All our attendees (around 70) had nothing but positive things to say and I would recommend the Royal Gurkha to anyone looking for fine Indian dining in Bedford. We had a delightful evening yet again and will be back in the future! Thanks again to all involved in making our night as seamless and successful as possible.

We eat here regularly. Last two times we were extremely disappointed with the food. The four of us had four different starters but they all had the same sauce. All mains had so much sugar in them. The quality and taste of food has deteriorated. Disappointing

On this occasion (Easter Monday) we had a takeaway because my wife has a knee injury making it difficult to sit comfortably at the table. This was as exceptional as the food has always been when we have dined in. We are foodies and my wife is a retired Asian Head Chef. Her own reviews for meals she cooked were always exceptional. It is very rare for her to show immediate satisfaction when we have a meal cooked by someone else. The Royal Gurkha ticks EVERY box. One of the ways we judge the quality is not only while we eat but half an hour later when one can still taste the flavours. It does not happen in many places but the experience for us was like a fine wine …… the tastes linger! Our opinion differs from one of the other reviews in that we believe the flavours are definitely authentic. Everyone’s expectations are different but for me, this place delivers 5 stars in every section. I can’t fault it. The staff are the nicest people one can imagine and the owner, Kailak I believe never misses the opportunity to spend time with all of his customers. I cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough. Outstanding in every way. As soon as we return from Holland we will be coming back.

Travelled from india on family gathering in Bedford. Heard good things about this place. Unfortunately for my likeing everything just tasted the same, from the same curry base. This is not what we get in India or many other uk Restaurant. Waste of money and time

I have been to the royal gurka on many occasions, A gastronomical experience like no other with a holy trinity of aromatics is the only way for me to describe the food offered. The atmosphere hospitality, attention to detail meticulous service shown by Kumar and his staff catapult the experience to a stratospheric experience.

Visited three times now and every occasion has been exceptional. Incredible food, nice atmosphere and friendly staff. The owner is great too - always comes over for a chat to see how the food is. Can’t recommend higher! One of my favourite restaurants.

Fantastic food and service. We are vegetarian and the dishes available was plenty, we tried most of the starters which were amazing. Portions sizes are a little small overall but the quality and taste make up for this. Would definitely recommend and going back soon. Thank you!

This is without a doubt the best curry house in Bedford. The food is incredible with a varied menu and the staff are very professional. Kumar is an exceptional host!

Marvellous ambience, superb, friendly & professional service matched, in fact overmatched by the seamless quality of the food! (Not to mention the excellent Nepalese beer!) Thank you, Kumar, as usual a premier experience!

I went to this Restaurant with my family for dinner. we were received by Kumar the Gurkha that manages the Restaurant and we have a great dinning experience. We tried many different dishes in the menu and everything was delicious; so many different and exotic flavours! The host spent some time with us before we left as the kids were curious about the pictures on the walls. We will definitely be back.

Lovely atmosphere, lovely to see the owner welcoming guest and shaking hands with his guest. Food was extremely tasty, kids even loved it which is saying something!

Perfect place for a birthday! We’ve come here a few times now with both friends and family for a birthday meal. Both the food and service was fantastic👍

Amazing restaurant! Fabulous service with a very personal touch from all of the staff. The food is delicious. Would highly recommend a visit....we will be back; again and again. Thank you for a wonderful evening.

After eating at this restaurant a few times and enjoying several take always, I thought it was about time I wrote a review… It’s a lovely restaurant. Kumar is charming, as are his staff and the food is exceptional. Bedford has been inundated with Indian / Bangladeshi restaurants for sometime but this place, with its Nepalese / Indian cuisine is simply the best in Bedford. Brilliant, will be back.

Second visit to the Royal Gurka, just as good as the first, great service, great food, great value....check it out

Top quality food and top quality staff. Kumar is brilliant, and the whole experience of dining here is superb. Couldn't recommend it enough!

I had a delightful experience at the Royal Gurkha Restaurant. The food was truly exquisite, capturing the rich flavors of traditional Indian and Nepalese cuisine. The ambiance of the place added to the royal experience, and the service was impeccable, ensuring that every need was met. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking to indulge in a luxurious dining experience with exceptional food and service.

Amazing food with equally amazing and friendly staff. I believe they are all Nepalese (some of the most amazing people in the world). Momos are a must as a starter.

As always, the most beautiful food and the loveliest staff. Just came for an early dinner so was nice and quiet. Cannot recommend it enough!

As always a lovely evening hosted by Kumar and the team. A great variety of Nepalese and Indian food on the menu! We will be back.

Great food, excellent swift service. We had the lamb shank and the seabass. Good advice on side dishes.

Absolutely the best restaurant in the area. I've been enjoying coming here for about 3 years now and the food is exceptional every time. The atmosphere is great and I will always go if I'm in Bedford.

I can’t fault anything - the starters and the mains were all fresh with a very unique mix of flavours. Highly recommend the momo’s starter and lamb shank main Kumar and his team will always make sure you’re well looked after! You’ll never be waiting...

Amazing food and service from Kumar - Staff are very helpful and food is incredible. Would recommend to anyone visiting Bedford!

First time, recommended highly by knowledgeable friends with whom we visited. Tasteful decor, professional, friendly, well dressed & customer-centric staff, a menu with a remarkable variety of both Indian and Nepalese cuisine; the food itself was simply first class, succulent, tasty, aromatic, spicy and beautifully...

Always visit this lovely restaurant when down from yorkshire [fulford baracks] excellent food ,excellent staff,have a nice time on holiday mr kumar see you soon

Fantastic restaurant, very attentive friendly staff. Every mouthful was bursting with flavour, freshly cooked ingredients and quite unique, not as heavy as a traditional Bangladeshi curry. Definitely the best in Bedfordshire. Kumar is a real gentleman and manages the team efficiently, had a lovely chat...

Buzzing, brilliant and beautiful setting for a unique experience of Nepalese food. Fabulous service, delicious dishes. Delighted

Came here for Valentines dinner Spotlessly clean, lovely buzzing restaurant The food was Excellent food and equally Excellent service All good… my favourite Indian to go to in bedford

King prawn starter couldn’t find a king prawn in the batter and salad. All starters seemed to be made from one sweet tasting pepper and onion mix. Main was a special - chicken of the bone it was sliced breast chicken and tasted ordinary. Heard...

One of the best restaurants for service in Bedford. The Nepalese food is genuine and authentic. After several visits, I cannot fault the place.

Lovely service all night, couldn’t have asked for better. We shall all definitely all be coming back again