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Copper Ceylon , Bromley www . copperceylon . com
“ 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 ,” say 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 being crowned winner of Best Restaurant London Suburbs – British Curry Awards 2022 . 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 .
Everest Inn , Ashford & Hythe www . everestinnkent . co . uk
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 19 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 .
Khaza , Ashford www . khaza . co . uk
Inspired by South Asian street food , Khaza brings a new style and taste of exciting cuisine to Kent . All of Khaza ’ s dishes are created with authentic ingredients making them all the more flavoursome .
Masala Inn , Bexleyheath www . masalainn . co . uk
Designed to be a journey and the centre of attention , a trip to Masala promises to be a nostalgic visit full of memories , curiosity , discovery and adventure . The meaning of masala here means ‘ a mixture of ground spice used in Indian cookery : hearty and nutritious dishes created using the freshest and finest high quality ingredients .’ Finish your journey with delectable desserts then sit back and unwind with a choice of liqueurs and coffees .
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