Told me I was too skinny and needed to order more food and eat more
Richard Clark
As always, the hospitality, service and food was of the highest order. Sadly, the table of ten or so louts sat close to the entrance made sure that no one else in the building could be heard...to the point where the staff continually had to repeat themselves and be shouted at in order to be heard.... it is difficult to know how to deal with a large group like that, who are paying good money, so i dont blame the managemententirely...but on the other hand, other diners are paying their hard earned money for a decent night out too..... I ought to add that this was at the beginning of the evening, when not so much alcohol was involved... just a complete lack of class, manners and respect... shame really, this place has never dossappointed in all the years I've visited.
Tana Navaratnalingam
Food was brilliant! However, the customer service could definitely be improved. Waiters kept staring at us and their tone made us feel uncomfortable and awkward. Shame really considering the food itself is delicious!
robert d
We have dined together as a Curry Club for a decade. This was our second visit to the Maharani at Sittingbourne and we cannot recommend this gem of a curry house enough. We always order mixed starters and this was without doubt the best we've ever had, chicken tikka in batter, tandoori chicken on the bone, fresh onion bhaji all set on a bed of chicken and lamb tikka. Absolutely delicious. The mains were also superb, punching with flavour, good portion sizes, excellent curries and all served piping hot. The special nan bread were ace, straight from the oven and bursting with fresh herbs, the sag paneer very good. The staff were extremely attentive and went the extra mile for everything. Recommended dishes, asked what spice level we wanted etc Well done to the Maharani, we shall return. 10 out of 10 from the LoSG!
Tim H
First impression on entering was it is very narrow and tables V close together along each wall. Each table has to be pulled out from to enable you to manoeuvre into your seats and if the neighboring table was occupied I feel we would have got to know each other very well! There was a constant stream of takeaway customers and Just Eat drivers accessing the collection point at rear of restaurant which was a little distracting and by the time we left it was a squeeze to get out between diners. The menu was a basic two page laminate with no description of dishes and a confusing abundance of specials chef and restaurant. Seem to be a profusion of dishes combining more traditional dishes and most mystifying a sweet and sour section which I have never seen on an Indian menu before. Food quality was just OK - Onion Bhajis a highlight, service was Impersonal and not particularly illuminating when questions asked and a side dish was incorrect. Not a place I would dawdle over a meal, eat and be gone we were just there around 75mins.
pb945
I am visiting my parents and bigged this place up to my family. I used to eat there regularly and was fed up with my Dad ordering mediocre curry queen. I really hope this isn't the best indian in Sittingbourne. The chicken used was the lowest quality I have had in a long time. The raitha was curdled yogurt and nothing else. The tandori and dupiaza lacked flavour. Sorry to be harsh, but I hope by reading this you might up your standards again to what they used to be.
Neil Jones
Good value for money ,good friendly staff quickly served ?
Jake M
Lived in sittingbourne for 30 years…only place to go for a curry! Consistency and perfect! Come and try for yourself
matthew gosden
best indian restaurant in town. A lovely long well established indian cuisine with many flavours of freshly cooked food. The whole family are lovely people and more than welcoming and every visit is so much a pleasure.matthew and jordan.
Spencer Richards
I had a bang average mild chicken curry, made slightly more annoying by the fact I'd adked for a madras hot lamb dhansak. When I queried that there were no lentils in it either I was told "we use very small ones"Comedy Curry House
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Wendy Rockingham
Great food, superb service and generous portions, I would highly recommend. ?
Kevin Rockingham
Superb food, really fresh ingredients and good service. Very friendly and will suggest dishes to suit your needs. Would highly recommend.
Michael Runeckles
After a long time away.... we all went out last night and had a curry to celebrate freedom with my friends... the guys here made me and my mates so welcome there truly brilliant and the food is just amazing thanks for a superb meal and evening ??
Moose Ruins
The original Sittingbourne curry house and doesn't disappoint on any visit. They will make your curry to your taste and heat with friendly service throughout your meal.
Told me I was too skinny and needed to order more food and eat more
As always, the hospitality, service and food was of the highest order. Sadly, the table of ten or so louts sat close to the entrance made sure that no one else in the building could be heard...to the point where the staff continually had to repeat themselves and be shouted at in order to be heard.... it is difficult to know how to deal with a large group like that, who are paying good money, so i dont blame the managemententirely...but on the other hand, other diners are paying their hard earned money for a decent night out too..... I ought to add that this was at the beginning of the evening, when not so much alcohol was involved... just a complete lack of class, manners and respect... shame really, this place has never dossappointed in all the years I've visited.
Food was brilliant! However, the customer service could definitely be improved. Waiters kept staring at us and their tone made us feel uncomfortable and awkward. Shame really considering the food itself is delicious!
We have dined together as a Curry Club for a decade. This was our second visit to the Maharani at Sittingbourne and we cannot recommend this gem of a curry house enough. We always order mixed starters and this was without doubt the best we've ever had, chicken tikka in batter, tandoori chicken on the bone, fresh onion bhaji all set on a bed of chicken and lamb tikka. Absolutely delicious. The mains were also superb, punching with flavour, good portion sizes, excellent curries and all served piping hot. The special nan bread were ace, straight from the oven and bursting with fresh herbs, the sag paneer very good. The staff were extremely attentive and went the extra mile for everything. Recommended dishes, asked what spice level we wanted etc Well done to the Maharani, we shall return. 10 out of 10 from the LoSG!
First impression on entering was it is very narrow and tables V close together along each wall. Each table has to be pulled out from to enable you to manoeuvre into your seats and if the neighboring table was occupied I feel we would have got to know each other very well! There was a constant stream of takeaway customers and Just Eat drivers accessing the collection point at rear of restaurant which was a little distracting and by the time we left it was a squeeze to get out between diners. The menu was a basic two page laminate with no description of dishes and a confusing abundance of specials chef and restaurant. Seem to be a profusion of dishes combining more traditional dishes and most mystifying a sweet and sour section which I have never seen on an Indian menu before. Food quality was just OK - Onion Bhajis a highlight, service was Impersonal and not particularly illuminating when questions asked and a side dish was incorrect. Not a place I would dawdle over a meal, eat and be gone we were just there around 75mins.
I am visiting my parents and bigged this place up to my family. I used to eat there regularly and was fed up with my Dad ordering mediocre curry queen. I really hope this isn't the best indian in Sittingbourne. The chicken used was the lowest quality I have had in a long time. The raitha was curdled yogurt and nothing else. The tandori and dupiaza lacked flavour. Sorry to be harsh, but I hope by reading this you might up your standards again to what they used to be.
Good value for money ,good friendly staff quickly served ?
Lived in sittingbourne for 30 years…only place to go for a curry! Consistency and perfect! Come and try for yourself
best indian restaurant in town. A lovely long well established indian cuisine with many flavours of freshly cooked food. The whole family are lovely people and more than welcoming and every visit is so much a pleasure.matthew and jordan.
I had a bang average mild chicken curry, made slightly more annoying by the fact I'd adked for a madras hot lamb dhansak. When I queried that there were no lentils in it either I was told "we use very small ones"Comedy Curry House
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Great food, superb service and generous portions, I would highly recommend. ?
Superb food, really fresh ingredients and good service. Very friendly and will suggest dishes to suit your needs. Would highly recommend.
After a long time away.... we all went out last night and had a curry to celebrate freedom with my friends... the guys here made me and my mates so welcome there truly brilliant and the food is just amazing thanks for a superb meal and evening ??
The original Sittingbourne curry house and doesn't disappoint on any visit. They will make your curry to your taste and heat with friendly service throughout your meal.
Amazing food. Lovely people made us feel at home!