The Rajdani
The Rajdani in West Kingsdown near Sevenoaks was named ‘ Best Indian Restaurant in the South East ’ at the prestigious Asian Curry Awards 2017 .
It offers a a contemporary mix of Indian dishes and popular Bangladeshi curry house favourites , within a relatively short menu that appeals to all tastes .
The restaurant takes its name from the Bengali term for ‘ capital city .’ In days gone by , the finest spices and other culinary ingredients could only be sourced together in the capital ’ s food markets , so this was where the best chefs and restaurants were found . Today , ‘ rajdani ’ is more commonly used as the colloquial Bengali term for ‘ town ’.
This family-run destination restaurant celebrated its 20th anniversary this year . Since taking over the business from his father Abdul and cousin Suna Miah , restaurateur Rob Khan has invested heavily to fully refurbish the 100-seat venue .
Rob and his head chef , Jimmy Shah , have also modernised the menu adding lighter , healthier options and extending the vegetarian , vegan , gluten-free and fish choices – while retaining its popular curries and tandooris . A strong wine list includes Chablis , Pouilly Fumé , Châteauneuf-du-Pape alongside Bollinger and Moet et Chandon champagnes .
Located just a few hundred yards from the Brands Hatch motorsports circuit , The Rajdani , a roomy venue with al-fresco tables and a large private car park , attracts customers from around the country on event days .
To kick start the weekend , there is live entertainment every Friday night . The restaurant also holds a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award and is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week . Dine in or takeaway .
The Rajdani , 17-20 London Road , West Kingsdown , Sevenoaks , Kent TN15 6ES
01474 853 501 www . rajdani . co . uk therajdani TheRajdani
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