The Holy Pundit in Shepway

Having been twice to eat at the Holy pundit at The Hythe Imperial which was a fantastic curry- the family were really looking forward to the Folkstone harbour venue. Firstly we were given menus only to find we had not the same menus & was told lamb was also off the menu -- this was not the best start & set out how the evening was to progress. popadoms were ok but pickles were very small portions & had to order another batch. starters were all ok but again small portions. Chicken jalfrezi was delicious, but once again missing lots of vegetables and the Dal was thin and liquidly, nothing like a dal we've had before. mains once again very small - tikki masala was the star - my king prawn buna was a disappointment 4 number prawns & not greatest taste . Overall very small portions & overpriced for what you get! The Holy Pundit seems to have lost its way a bit, wish i had stuck with my usual curry house the KOYLA at Mersham .

The best Indian food ever. Everything was beautifully presented and delicious, with some different dishes to your everyday Indian. The staff and chef were lovely giving us some things to try in-between courses. A great find and will definitely be back.

We had eaten in the past at The Holy Pundit at the old venue. Tonight we really fancied a curry and decided to give it a go at the new venue in the Mariners, near the harbour. The ambiance could be a little more inviting. Some might be put off at how basic it is in terms of decor. A simple tweak like table clothes and proper napkins would lift it! A few candles around. That said the food was superb. The staff welcoming and helpful. The quality of the food is by far the best Indian locally. The bill was not daft either which made a welcome change. If you are local or just visiting and want a great Indian meal, but are not bothered by plush decor then give this a try. We were very pleasantly surprised and will definitely return. No need to travel for a sit down curry anymore! We have one right here on our doorstep! Thank you for your hospitality. :) x

Thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The food was absolutely delicious and would definitely recommend giving it a try.

Great food as usual, great location. Friendly, polite and helpful people. Always exceeds our expectations. We will be back soon.

We ate here tonight in a last minute booking. Food is so good! This is a cut above your usual Indian restaurant. It’s an unassuming location above The Mariners pub but don’t let that fool you. I can seriously recommend the chicken jalfrezi & vegetable masala, amazing flavours. Staff super friendly & helpful. A return visit is definitely on the cards.

Just got back from dinner at The Holy Pundit, now in Folkestone. Outstanding food, service and value for money. Would recommend to everyone and will return very soon.

This is a new Indian restaurant, upstairs in the Mariner Pub, overlooking the harbour. Very friendly, helpful staff. Really delicious food. Complimentary amuses bouche between courses. We had a lovely evening and will be coming back again. Thank you.

Food was beautiful, nice sized portions. A set menu gave us lots of things to try, plenty of flavour and spices. The waiter/bar man was very attentive between serving punters and food eaters.

Great food, friendly and efficient service, one of the best Indian meals I have had in a long time. The lamb starter was so tender, and the food so well spiced. I enjoyed every mouthful.

We have recently moved to Folkestone and were looking for an Indian restaurant. . We saw the excellent reviews of the Holy Pundit on TripAdvisor and decided to give it a try. It is situated in the Mariner pub right on the harbour side. We decided to eat from the set menu (£38 for 2). Absolutely superb. Beautifully presented, very tasty and good portion sizes. We really enjoyed all the courses. We loved the fact that there were different choices from the usual types. The potato and mint cakes to start were yummy and the soup of tomato and jaggery was delicious and had a nice kick of spice. . Chicken jalfrezi and lamb bhuna were tasty, the lamb just melted it was so well cooked. Rahoul is a great host and made us feel very welcome. This was our first visit but we know it will become our regular for an Indian meal. If you are visiting the area, or live locally, give the Holy Pundit a try... Excellent.

Absolutely Top end cusine .. the food here really is of the highest quality.. and very fair pricing .staff are wonderfull and the resturant itself is located in a beautiful harbour quayside pub .with the resturant upstairs and beautiful views over the harbour.. whilst still having a traditional pub downstairs with tables outside on the quayside . Perfect for all occasions .... we had a fantastic evening ..faultless on every level ..

A wonderful night spent, with fantastic food. The food was flavoursome and perfectly cooked. I will be returning, I can’t recommend it enough.

I had been very much looking forward to eating here at their new premises in the Mariner Pub in the Stade. The same team used to work at Coppers in Hythe, and then the Holy Pundit at the Hythe Imperial, but were without a new premises until very recently. It was always the best Indian food, coupled with fantastic local produce, and last night’s fayre certainly didn’t disappoint. The local Romney Marsh lamb was delicious, and all the spices could be tasted - not just merging into each other which is common in Indian restaurants. They have brought over 2 new members to their team - but chefs from high-end establishments in India. This is up there with the very very best Indian restaurants, not only in taste, but in presentation and service. Highly recommend.

What an evening! Great service, amazing food and a reasonable price 😊 The chef came out a few times to check in as to how our meal was. We’ve eaten a lot of Indian food over the years and this was the best! No standard flavours like you get elsewhere, this was something else! Will 100 % be back

The best Indian locally, with fantastic food. The wallet saver is brilliant value, served through the week. A great selection of starters with a nice Jaggery soup. We sampled the Kerala Fish Curry and Lamb Madras which came with rice, chickpeas and Garlic and Coriander...

I have been to The Holy Pundit above The Mariners in Folkestone Harbour a number of times since it has opened. The food is stunning, the service is excellent and of course the location is beautiful. This is no normal curry house, this is a...

We were great fans of the Holy Pundit when it was in Hythe, but this was the first chnance we had to visit it at its new home in Folkestone harbour. The waiter was very friendly, courteaous and efficient and the food, as ever, was...

Fresh, tasty, beautifully presented Indian food. Hidden away above the Mariner’s. Lovely service, great menu choices. Highly recommend.

Excellent food and fantastic service. If you are a local or visitor to Folkestone and a lover of Indian food, then this is the place to visit

Can’t recommend this enough, friendly atmosphere, great view and the food was stunning. Can’t wait to come back again.

I have eaten at the new residence down near the Sunny Sands twice now.. what a great spot! It was lovely to be eating and watching the sun go down over the harbour. The food complimented the setting perfectly! We all really enjoyed our curries...

Excellent food, lovely staff and a great view. Particularly recommend the chicken kali mirch, the murgh makhani and the roasted garlic and chilli curry. Many thanks to Rahul and the team - we’ll definitely be back here again soon!

Wow what an amazing meal! It is lovely to be back at the Holy Pundit in its new location. The service was superb and the food was delicious. It was wonderful to sample new dishes and be reminded of such authentic Indian flavours.

The Holy Pundit has now moved from Hythe to the 1st floor of The Mariner Pub on The Stade in Folkestone. Well, I could not be happier with its move. I've struggled to find an authentic curry in Folkestone (bar Annapurna Nepalese restaurant which is...