Panas Gurkha Blackheath

£9 - £32 / Indian, Nepalese, Fast food, Vegetarian options

28 Montpelier Vale, London

Opening hours

4PM-11PM

Sunday 12PM-10PM
Monday 4PM-11PM
Tuesday 4PM-11PM
Wednesday 4PM-11PM
Thursday 4PM-11PM
Friday 4PM-11PM
Saturday 12PM-11PM

Exquisite Flavors Paired with Exemplary Service

Panas Gurkha in Blackheath is a restaurant that consistently defies expectations, serving an array of arrestingly aromatic and exquisitely presented dishes that deliver flavor in bounds. What makes this place really sparkle, like a fragment of culinary enlightenment out of the clouded freneticism of Blackheath's dining scene, is its distinct blend of Indian and Nepalese cuisines. Here, vibrantly colored plates become an invitation to an authentic experience that eschews the typical greasy indulgence often encountered elsewhere. Their tandoori king prawns command attention, resting majestically on plates like diminutive crowns, while the monkfish moilee swims gracefully through a sweet, coconut-tinged broth, transforming itself with each bite into a tender delight.

The service at Panas exists in a realm somewhere between exemplary and delightful, handled with aplomb by Bhawana, Manoj, and the effusively charming owner Sujan. Forget about robotic efficiency; here you're treated like family, and they won't let a missed opportunity to engage warmly with you pass them by. A bustling Saturday night might mean standing at the brim of waiting, but not without being charmed by a complimentary drink. It’s irony at play when industry standard timing mishaps evolutionarily arise, leaving appetizing whispers among those dragged into impatience. In spite of this possibility, Panas manages to attach both tongue-teasing exuberance and firm friendship flamboyantly to its hard-to-pass Michelin-esque offering at impressively unassuming prices. So, when life gives you lemons, take heed: it’s probably Panas crafting deftly balanced, citrus-infused dishes that make every visit unforgettable. — Penelope Savory