FOOD + DRINK
KENT ' S HOTTEST RESTAURANTS CONT .
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Everest Inn , Ashford and Hythe
Sister restaurants to Koyla , the Everest Inn has two branches which can be found in both Ashford and Hythe . Benefitting from the fabulous creations of head chef Shanker Pandey , unlike the younger restaurant Koyla , Everest Inn Hythe has been established since 2004 . Over the past 17 years it has built up a famously good reputation for serving the best Nepalese and Indian cuisine with modern embellishments , winning awards at the Asian Curry Awards ( www . asiancurryawards . com ), The British Curry Awards and Kent Chamber of Commerce Awards , alongside many others .
www . everestinnkent . co . uk
Copper Ceylon , Bromley
‘ Sri Lankans thoroughly love spices ; they love food that explodes with flavour . At Copper Ceylon guests can explore the tastes of the island country , a tropical paradise with culture and heritage ’ says Lavanya and Haran Thurairajah , the husband-and-wife team behind Copper Ceylon . The Bromley-based couple also claim that their food is symbolic of family , love and prosperity , carefully crafted through a rich blend of spices and flavours . With an interior that captures an authentic feel of Sri Lanka , Ceylon ' s traditional recipes are a further addition which allow the restaurant to bring a sense of island paradise to the streets of Bromley .
Sri Lankan food with its distinctive exotic blend of tastes and aroma , enriched by ethnic and cultural diversity has taken the culinary world by storm over the last few years and Copper Ceylon has been integral in this movement , by making waves in both Kent and London . The food at Copper Ceylon is prepared with spices directly sourced from Sri Lanka and follows the methods of the ancient Sri Lankans who passed their knowledge down through the generations . The cocktail menu at Copper Ceylon is just as exotic as the food , with the most suitable pairings suggested on the menu in order to elevate the dining experience for guests .
www . copperceylon . com
Koyla , Mersham-Le-Hatch
Award winning chef Shanker Pandey has used everything he knows about his native cuisine when it came to creating and cooking the menu at Koyla in Ashford . By striving to explore his progressive ideas surrounding traditional Nepali and Indian methods as well as the ingredients used to create these , Pandey has shaped a truly unforgettable palette for guests to embrace while maintaining the traditional integrity of these original dishes with a difference .
www . koylakent . co . uk
Tarana , Rainham
Serving mouth-watering Indian and Punjabi cuisine , chef Junaid Abedin won Best Chef at The Curry Life Awards ( www . currylifeawards . com ) in 2017 and since then this haven of aromatic food has continued to thrive . However , Abedin has sworn himself to secrecy and uses ‘ secret family recipes ’ when it comes to crafting the dishes he serves with such passion . With hundreds of high ratings on TripAdvisor , which include five-star reviews of their gluten-free , vegan and vegetarian options , no matter your taste , guests are certain to enjoy a hearty meal full of flavour at Tarana .
www . taranarainham . co . uk
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