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Most authentic meals … Chef De Mumbai , Dover chefdemumbai . com
Chef De Mumbai strives to bring the best of honest Indian cuisine to their guests , with a kitchen led by a head chef dedicated to creating delicious dishes using unique spice blends . Believing in local and fresh ingredients , Chef De Mumbai crafts each of their dishes with love and expertise , offering a mixture of classic Indian dishes and innovative new creations .
Chef De Mumbai offers plenty of indulgent vegetarian dishes from tandoori broccoli to bhindi masala and their chef ’ s special of dal makhani with slow-cooked vegetables in a rich , spicy sauce . For non-vegetarians , there are even more options with lamb seekh , salmon tikka and chicken chettinad among the standout dishes . With a chef special of railway lamb , guests can enjoy a flavourful melody of secret spices and coconut milk , and , with the added option of delivery - perfect for a quiet night in this December - Chef De Mumbai is an excellent choice for an authentic Indian meal to warm even the coldest winter nights .
Most relaxing ambience … Land and Sea , Whitstable landandseatankerton . com
Offering exceptional food and friendly service , Land and Sea is known for its creative fresh seafood small plates , serving lunch , brunch and deli delights to their guests . A foodie haven of quality ingredients , head chef Ben Stead serves unique sharingstyle dishes alongside classic multi-course dinners . Highly recommended by locals , Land and Sea is known for its exquisite presentation , down-to-earth atmosphere and great quality produce .
Their menu changes daily , but offers dishes such as black pepper and Parmesan croquettes , seaweed bhajis with lime pickle and curry mayo , and tiger prawns infused with nduja , lime and samphire . Their crispy fish tacos and gochujang mayo always go down a treat , and their venison rack with beetroot , plum and chicory makes a delicious main alongside a side of truffle and Parmesan fries . Serving classic desserts with a twist , Land and Sea offers chocolate mousse with blood orange brownie or pistachio panna cotta to cleanse the palate with something sweet and light to finish . With an ever-changing menu , Land and Sea is a place you ’ ll find yourself returning to often to try their range of delectable coastal-inspired dishes .
Most luxurious attention to detail ... Thackeray ’ s , Royal Tunbridge Wells thackerays-restaurant . co . uk
Serving modern cuisine with creative flair , Thackeray ’ s offers guests a luxurious dining experience in their charming building with slanted panels , sloping floors and a fairytale cottage feel . For 20 years , the team at Thackeray ’ s have continually refreshed their innovative dining and drinking experience , with core values of provenance , attention to detail and creativity informing everything they do . Led by head chef Patrick Hill , this is a restaurant with menus that are creatively considered and exceptionally executed .
Though their lunch menus are seasonal and ever-changing , Thackeray ’ s offers warming dishes such as parsnip and cumin soup with onion bhajis , and desserts such as steamed treacle pudding or pecan and parsnip cake with whipped miso caramel .
With three courses priced at £ 38.50 per person , Thackeray ’ s Sunday lunch menu is a great option for guests who ’ d like an elevated version of the British feast with starters of chilli and honey roast halloumi as well as main courses of roast beef sirloin or pork loin with roast potatoes and cauliflower cheese . With delicious meals served in a historic and characterful restaurant , Thackeray ’ s is one you won ’ t want to miss this festive season .
Most likely to be your new favourite … Essence , Tunbridge Wells essencerestaurants . co . uk
A true taste of Pan-Indian fine dining in the heart of Tunbridge Wells , Essence is a new restaurant by Atul Kochhar , a twice Michelinstarred chef from Jamshedpur , India . Housed within the Grade II listed Georgian buildings of The Pantiles , this new restaurant celebrates traditional Pan-Indian menus with a contemporary touch . Featuring a spacious restaurant and bar , Essence serves each dish in their brightly-lit dining room enlivened by a warm colour scheme and vaulted ceilings .
This season , Essence offers festive menus on select days from Christmas Day and Boxing Day to New Year ’ s Eve and New Year ’ s Day . With dishes suitable for vegans and vegetarians , their head chef ’ s inimitable style sees European flourishes and techniques in dishes such as char-grilled Cornish lobster tail with malabar sauce and pan-seared king prawns with Goan balchao sauce . Alongside each dish on their menu , Essence offers carefully curated wine pairings with bythe-glass matches for guests to indulge in . With desserts of coffee and walnut pudding with cinnamon ice cream and spiced peach crumble ,, Essence is somewhere you ’ ll just have to return to after a visit this season .
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