The Gurkha Kitchen in Maidstone

Ordered food in. 5 tiny momo with barely any meat nearly £7! Tasteless too. The worst momo I’ve ever had. The veg momo wasn’t nice either. Not good value for money. Wouldn’t recommend ordering that.

This is the best Indian and Nepalese restaurant I've ever been to. The food is outstanding as is the service, I've felt nothing but welcome in a calming atmosphere. I've been here about 10 times and would always come back.

I have had really good food from this restaurant before but this time was disappointed. The order was around 20 minutes late and arrived luke warm. The chicken in the chicken tikka massala didn’t taste very good, no tikka spices just chargrilled and a little burnt. The sauce was too thick, rich and very strong licorice flavour. I left a note in order asking for lamb dansak to be medium but it was literally the hottest dansak I’ve ever tasted and I couldn’t eat it.

Lovely food along with very nice staff.

I won’t order again. The momo portion size is ridiculous! 5 tiny momo for nearly £7! They didn’t taste great either. Shame people think this is actually how Nepali food tastes.

food is always very tasty and full of flavour

Went there for a birthday meal with my parents who are quite picky with food and brother who will eat anything. Everyone loved their food (starters, mains and desserts) and the staff even went the extra mile to celebrate my birthday.

Food consistently high quality. Severed piping hot.

What a little gem this restaurant is. I was there early, first in in fact so was quiet. Nice atmosphere, and the staff were lovely. The food was the highlight for me though, it was delicious, you're lucky to have this place in my opinion Maidstone 😁

This was my first visit to Gurkha Kitchen and I was impressed with the flavours; I had the Ghurkhali curry and it tasted yummy. The staff are lovely and very polite.

There is an old saying for travellers 'always eat where the locals eat'. As a local this is true of the Gurkha Kitchen. This restaurant is gaining a positive reputation.

A superb selection of Nepalese dishes beautifully served by friendly welcoming staff

Food has been exceptional every time I have been. Great friendly service. The Sunday buffet is extremely good, very wide range mains & starters, all cooked to order! Hidden gem.

The staff were very helpful with my choice of food as there is a lot I can't eat, the staff were fantastic the food was amazing.

Went with my grandson's for dinner, food and service fantastic, chicken biriyani and sag aloo was delicious my grandson's had korma which they loved , will definitely return as nothing was too much trouble

I used to visit this restaurant regularly, but after a couple of blips I haven't been for some time. This time the food was back to its best and the service was also good. I enjoyed king prawn puree, chicken madras, mushroom rice, onion bhajee and all were very good.

Loved this . Recommended by a work colleague but didn't disappoint. Great food at a very reasonable price.

I went with a friend for a Sunday buffet. Mouthwatering dishes, amazing friendly customer service and great ambience. What more can you ask for?

A very welcome second visit to this wonderfully welcoming restaurant! Celebrating a delayed birthday meal for one of our party of three, we were greeted by the manager like old friends, always a plus, particularly when you're hardly a familiar face. From entering, this restaurant provides a warm and inviting ambience on what was a rather cold, blustery night. Greeted and seated, drinks and hot papadams arrived promptly, with the menus, and we were able to relax, chat, catch up and browse, without any undue pressure to order. To the starters! Two of us had THE most delicious, freshly cooked - and still sizzling! - onion bhajis, unusually round as opposed to the usual fishcake-style form. More to savour! Our guest had the chicken momos, equally delicious. To the mains! Two of us chose the mixed grill, an assortment of freshly cooked chicken and lamb tikka, shish kebab and tandoori chicken. Absolutely delicious! Our guest chose the lamb hariyali, again described as 'superb!' A range of side dishes, naans and accompaniments completed the mains. With portions on the VERY generous side, no room for desserts, so teas and coffees completed the meal. Service by the waiting staff was impeccable! Patient, whilst we chatted. Prompt, when we ordered. Unobtrusive, during dining. Polite and friendly throughout. Perfect! Sadly, as I'm based in West London, visiting this marvelous restaurant is something of a treat. However, I'm already looking forward to my next visit in mid March 2025 for another wonderful catch up with great friends .... and another delicious dining experience! Can't wait! Many thanks to all involved.

Fantastic service and amazing food. Such welcoming attentive staff. The most delicious food, I’ve decided to go through the menu for the traditional Nepalese food, it’s so yummy! Had the Everest tonight, so delicious! Good prices. HIGHLY recommend!

Food flavours are excellent, but maybe too much sauce and not enough meat. Too warm inside and the music was too loud... My ears are actually ringing! Biggest problem here though was the service... Waaay too slow. Given how busy it was, you'd think they'd want to move things along. Probably need at least two more serving staff to make it work. Also missed items we ordered. Flavours were lovely, but, sadly, can't see myself going back any time soon due to the slow service.

Great meal and all the contents were still in the containers not in the bottom of the bag

Tried a new dish , it was amazing

I did enjoy a proper masala tea and Indian food, atmosphere and staff attitude as well. Recommend to everyone who values quality and atmosphere of food and surrounding. I wish only prosperity to such businesses🙏🪷💕

A pleasant atmosphere, the right sounds of mantras, delicious and healthy food, and the respectful attitude of the staff made my lunch absolutely relaxing and enjoyable. I’m your client from now)

Consistently good quality food and service. I'm a regular customer and would recommend The Gurkha Kitchen for sit-down meals or take-away.

Me and my girlfriend have eaten here several times, dine in & takeaway. We both think you’d be hard pushed to find a better curry and better service. The staff are always happy and accommodating, the curries (after trying a different one each time) never fail to impress. Would 100% recommend a visit if you’re in the area.

Had a lovely meal on Wednesday night, lovely food and friendly service, will definitely be back !

Always good quality yummy food & always deliver on time. Would highly recommend. Thank you!

Delivered with courtesy and a smile. This is why I am a regular customer.

When we first arrived at The Gurkha Kitchen, located in Maidstone West train station car park, our expectations were modest given its location and understated exterior. The quiet interior didn’t promise much at first, but as the evening unfolded, the experience proved to be far better than it seemed at first glance. Initially, the restaurant felt a little subdued, but as more diners arrived, the atmosphere transformed. Soft ambient music combined with the hum of conversations, creating a warm and relaxed vibe that felt worlds away from the quiet start. The food was well-presented and packed with flavour, making it a great spot for a curry night. While a couple of chicken pieces had a slightly unusual texture, it didn’t detract from the overall meal. The staff were the real highlight—attentive, polite, and knowledgeable. They even helped us choose a third dish to share, which, while not quite to our taste, was exactly as described. The Gurkha Kitchen is proof that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. With its inviting atmosphere, excellent service, and enjoyable food, it delivered a surprisingly pleasant evening. Rating: 4.3 out of 6 Six Poppadoms Please #6PP

Lovely meal, definitely will order again and recommend

I got an alert to say it had been delivered but when I rang the restaurant, it had not left the kitchen.

Excellent food!!!! My new favourite place!!!!!!

The best curry house i’ve ever tried! fresh food, flavourful, lovely staff very clean environment and it’s a very beautiful place would definitely recommend to friends. ☺️

Great as always! I was here with friends for a pre cinema supper, arrived early and was warmly welcomed by the manager who remembered us from previous visits. Drinks orders taken quickly and we settled with the menus…… Food was great, had an onion barji which was smashing. Everyone said they enjoyed their food, no better recommendation. As previous diners have said the place does get busy so best to book.

The food is exceptionally good and value for money. Staff are friendly and place has a nice relaxed atmosphere.

Excellent chicken Tandoori. The same one as i used to eat in India. Everything is full of flavours. The service was very good. I would not change anything

The rather bland exterior of the restaurant, adjacent to Maidstone West rail station, belies what surroundings and delicacies await within! The door opens into a warm, welcoming and friendly ambience throughout. We arrived at 16:40, just ahead of the official 17:00 opening time, but were welcomed by the manager and invited to take our places at our pre-reserved table. Booking is essential! We started with drinks whilst pouring over the hugely extensive menu. They have a fantastically inviting range of dishes with so many options that we struggled to order! Starters were absolutely delicious and gave us an early indication of just how great our mains were to be. Our 'sizzler' dishes were presented sizzling hot and our various tandoori curry choices and sauces were cooked to perfection. Staff were attentive but not intrusive. Always welcome! Generous portions meant that we had no room for desserts or even able to shoehorn in a coffee! By the time we left, the restaurant was heaving ... and understandably so! A must visit! You will NOT be disappointed! All in all, a 5* first time visit throughout .... but definitely NOT the last! We're already looking forward to our next catch up in 2025! Tip! I suggest booking for an early sitting, as we did, as the restaurant was absolutely packed by the time we left. Also with a very busy takeout service!

Excellent find near my hotel in Maidstone. Lovely little Nepalese place doing fabulous authentic spicy dishes. All staff really helpful and friendly, recommended the chicken gurkhali curry which was fabulous, and had a wonderful kick to it. Great food and great value. Highly recommend it and definitely be returning when I'm back in Maidstone.

This was my first visit to this restaurant and I will definitely be going back. The food and service were excellent. There was an extensive menu and the prices were very reasonable. Overall, a very enjoyable experience.

portion size was small, food was good

Food was excellent, delivery much earlier than expected. Would happily order again. Thanks for excellent food and service

I was taken here for my birthday and from the moment I walked in I was treated like king ! The table was decorated for me including a balloon and they even bought me a candle in ice cream at the end of the meal - fantastic food and service Really made my day -any thanks

Always busy but there's a reason for that. Fair prices excellent food and friendly staff. Book ahead especially on a Friday

Excellent buffet lunch. Food was delicious and service was outstanding!! Perfect place for a birthday lunch I would definitely recommend.

Lunch was very delicious, simple and tasty… Service and staff was great. Ordered naan, tandoori roti, aloo gobhi and daa

Lovely driver, very tasty food

Hot, on time and delicious. No complaints.

Our favourite restaurant and takeaway. Delicious food. The garlic chilli chicken is amazing! Staff are always so lovely and polite. Our 3 children love it equally as much!

The food was really tasty and had the element of uniqueness that definitely sets it aside from other Indian and Nepalese restaurants. The Naga chicken curry and their special biryani are the highlights.

I 100% recommend this restraint the food was amazing and reasonably priced and the staff are lovely and very helpful…..

Lovely food and service. Great range and the Sunday buffet is superb. Great way to sample the menu. Even the Unlimited buffet was cooked to order. *****

Nice venue and atmosphere.Service was prompt and attentive….Food was good….Went with group of 4 friends….Outside is ok. I think it should not be judged by its cover. Try it guys u won't regret …..Went last Saturday…it was worth it !!!

Always amazing food, and always service with a smile!

Honestly has to be the BEST curry I’ve ever eaten. All the food was so flavourful and freshly made. I do not normally like onion bhaji. But these were the BEST I’ve ever tried. I will certainly come here again. Great atmosphere too.

Used this restaurant for quite some time to eat in and takeaways last takeaway was awful bombay potato was as if it was fried in a chip pan rest of food was not up to scratch won't be using it again

Food was really yum and as requested to cater our taste buds, great service Every item ordered was really delicious . Keep it guys!! Highly recommend if you are in East Maidstone! Dherai dherai ramro ☺️

I am really felt happy after testing food ,it reminds me my home food. This restaurant has quality and taste. The best Indian food I ever had in uk. Their hospitality is amazing. I hope everyone should try The Gurkha kitchen ones.

Nice curry house, good food , nothing wrong with the place. Should probably give them 5 stars but could always be a bit cheaper.

First time coming, we came here for the Sunday buffet, the managers and staff are so attentive and cannot do enough for you. The all you can eat buffet for £25.95 per person is fantastic value for money, all the food is made to order and was delicious, there was nothing we didn’t like. Will definitely be coming again!

After several visits, I've got to say the standard is always excellent, the food is always well cooked and tasty.

The best curry in Maidstone without a doubt. Eat in or take away is always incredible!

Hot, tasty and on time. No complaints.

Excellent, 100 stars wouldnt be enough for this review, could not fault a thing, delicious food, wonderful attentive polite service, calm relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, great knowledge of Gluten free dishes, just brilliant, nothing was too much trouble! what a gem of a place and only a 5 min walk from our hotel! Highly Recommended and if we are ever back in Maidstone we shall definately return !

Tucked away but great food and value. Consistently good and great welcome and service too

I have nothing but praise for this place. The food is delicious! And is a price match for majority of other restaurants despite the “£20-30” tag here on google reviews. If you get the restaurant owner as your server for the night, you are in for a treat. What a delightful guy with the most amazing energy, even when there were not many customers. Truly the best service I remember having in years. I even oversaw how accommodating he was to a family that complained about their foods spice-level, despite being warned and saying yes anyway. Highly recommend!

Great experience from 4 months.We heartly appreciate the staff for warm welcoming and service. The food is another level. Every dish is served with its significant style .We highly recommend to visit this place.

Not a curry house, but Nepalese fine cuisine. I am a returning customer and quality is consistent.

Piping hot and freshly cooked. The flavours build-up on the palette. Delicious.

WE BEEN HERE BEFORE BUT FOOD IS SOO BAD THIS TIME THEN TALK TO WAITER BEEN TOLD CHEF IS CHANGE SO ITS TELLS A LOT AND WE FIND RESTURANT SO UNTIDY And saw mouse was runing from toilet exit door

Authentic Nepalese Food (also Indian) Expect more home style cooked food where every ingredient is visible in the curry (no fancy curry paste) Many spicy options available 🌶️ Momos are good, Naan are good So far, I have visited five times in the last one month, every dish is unique and tasty 😋. Prices are reasonable and affordable

The time requested was not noticed and we weren't ready for our food, it was delivered very early and one person wasn't home yet so not very happy

Am trying different dishes from the menu each time I order - haven't been disappointed.

Yummy yummy yummy 😋 love the 25% off.. defo order again!

The reason I am a returning customer is because of the food quality, customer service and delivery staff.

What a hidden gem. Ignore the unusual location - train station - and step inside to be greeted by the friendliest of staff and delicious food - even the dips were amazing. Such good value for money too; tandoori mixed grill comes with naan (or chips) - the naan was so light and fresh and the Ghurka beer the same. Couldn’t fault this place and the next time I’m in Maidstone, I’ll be eating here. Thanks to the chef too b

The food is good, but the last couple of times there have been issues with missing items and the delivery times. One of the times it was so long it would have made more sense to go and collect it. Disappointing.

Amazing the best cutting have ever had - fish curry wow

Food took a while to come out but that's because they were super busy and we weren't in a rush anyway, happy to chat and eat poppadoms until the food was served and it was worth the wait!

Curry was lovely and plenty of food.

Tasty lamb tikka and great service 👍

Most delicious gurkhali chicken. It was an amazing experience to try nepali cuisines after a long. I strongly recommend everyone to try once. Loved it!

Had a meal inside a while ago and really enjoyed it, we went as a large group. Everyone's meal came out together and on time and was delicious. I thought to try the take out and it didn't disappoint. Quicker and cheaper to order direct than through delivery and it arrived hot and tasty. The food is clean (not too oily or greasy) fresh and the lamb is succulent and not like any others I've had, absolutely delicious! Will now take the family back to eat in again

I came today with my parents for the first time since before the lockdowns, and we can't wait to go again. We tried the lamb momo, which was incredible. My father loved the lamb naga, and my mum is definitely going to order the Mis Mas again. The waiter was lovely and attentive.

food was delicious and staff were very friendly over the phone answered all our allergy questions with no fuss made

Excellent food and outstanding service. Great experience

Never had a problem here, always delicious good done well. Worth the cost. You can pre order food for a certain day and pick up too. Friendly staff.

We come here regularly. The food is delicious and reasonably priced and the staff are lovely.

Took my dad to The Gurkha for his birthday and we both had a great time. The food was hot and tasted really good! All staff were friendly and thorough. Really great at their jobs and our waitress in particular was extremely friendly…sorry can’t remember their name. The restaurant was exceptionally clean and the tables were displayed nicely and just a pleasure to have dinner there. Whoever owns this restaurant should be proud of themselves. It’s a hidden gem. If you’re ever in Maidstone looking for somewhere to have dinner, I recommend this place.

Went here last Saturday with some friends for dinner before we hit the town. It was the first time I went to this restaurant and I must say I was not disappointed, in face quite the opposite. The staff were so friendly and welcoming. The lovely lady behind the bar was called Niru and she was so friendly and polite. Our waiter was actually the manager Ashis (think I spelled correctly) and he was one of the friendliest guys I've ever met at a restaurant. I had the chicken tikka missala and was really nice. Was sent out quickly, was nice and hot, and just very tasty indeed. My friends also thought it was a great restaurant and the ideal place to have eaten before hitting the town. This place is highly recommended and you will not be disappointed. My personal rating: 10/10 :-)

We had the Sunday buffet and was fit for a king. So much food, choices and all of great quality, superb service and great beer. A hidden gem with lovely stuff, almost certainly be going back

Amazing food - they especially let us order off the menu with some really amazing Indian food. Glad we came here ! Good price also

Wow wow wow the food is always amazing! Tonight meal was delicious thanks.

During my recent visit to Gurkha Chicken, I had an excellent experience. I was excited to try Nepali dishes for the first time and was not disappointed. The Peshwari Naan was a standout dish and a clear winner over regular Naan. The combination of sweetness and spiciness was perfect and it was baked to perfection. The Veg Samoosa (set of 3) was delicious and the sauce that came with it was marvellous. The Samoosas were small but filled me up, and the filling was perfectly spiced. The Mushroom Rice was really good, with the rice cooked to perfection and the mushroom adding a subtle flavour. The Jalfrezi Chicken was also good, but not as great as the other dishes. The curry was sufficient to eat for two people, but the flavour was not as bold as I had hoped. Overall, I was thoroughly impressed with my meal at Gurkha Chicken and will surely recommend this place to friends and family.

Excellent service and very good food. Would definitely recommend to others. Amazing service and food tasted brilliant especially the chicken style dishes and the naan was baked to perfection. In my opinion I would give it a solid 9/10.

Excellent food, delivered exactly on time by a very friendly driver.

Delicious food ,customer service is also very good we are planning to visit again . Thank you so much for lovely service .

Always a pleasure, consistently great food and friendly staff. Could not recommend enough. Open for 7 years and hopefully 7 years more to go!

Excellent ambience , superb service and great food to dine with friends and family , I loved their shahi paneer and onion bhaji .