Kings Gurkha

Clearly the positive reviews are written by the owners themselves or friends/family.

First off, staff were very rude. I will give credit to the receptionist as she at least greeted us and was friendly. The waiters looked like they genuinely did not want to be there, always moody and didn’t smile. If we asked a question we got stared at hostilely before they answered with the same grumpy, blunt tone.

Secondly, there was barely any customers. Staff take their time to serve despite there being only two/three tables filled at a time.

Thirdly, so despite this we get a 10% service charge put on top. For what service??? I felt like they didn’t even want customers there. I wouldn’t have minded if they weren’t so rude.

Food was adaquate but hit and miss depending what you ordered.
Buffet seemed a good idea but waiters seemed agitated when you ordered more than once which is what a buffet is all about. Bearing in mind we didn’t even order a lot as it felt like staff avoided customers or were difficult to talk to.
I don’t like leaving bad reviews but hope this is passed on to a manager, as we experienced this with three staff members last night.

Sadly won’t be returning simply because of the service.

Alas, Traditional British Indian Food, I know it well...
Being a brummie I could argue that I know good Indian food when I see and taste it. Gufaa Raja knows how to prepare Traditional British Indian food. It prepares it well. It is a plush, spacious venue, excellent for groups. It offers umpteen menu choices from supposedly all over India (I think Afghanistan was mentioned on the menu too).
Traditional British style Indian food just doesn’t cut In anymore for me. It is a muddle of flavours with very little difference from one dish to the next.
Kent needs to look to the big cities which now are beginning to offer a refreshing change: Streatery, Regional Indian and fusion restaurants. That’s where I feel places like Gufaa Raja should be progressing.

Lovely restaurant with good food. Quality flavours. Great enviroment and staff is quick and friendly.

Apparently this was voted one of the best indians in Kent, unsure why.

This was our first time at Gufaa Raja and we really enjoyed it. The menu was different to a typical Indian with a wide variety of choice. The lamb was especially good - well spiced and tender. Would definitely recommend to order the prawns as a starter :) We will be returning!!

Excellent food and friendly staff...highly recommended 👌

Went here for takeaway: food was great, quickly done and both staff and owner were extremely friendly. Recommended!

My first order - was outstanding best indian food ive had in years from the "new" kings Gurkha. Told all my friends and family about how good it was. Second order - kinda embarrased about how much i raved about it. Usual "brown in tray" as you would expect from any other indian. Dissapointed that standards have slipped so quickly. Also hadnt realised it was just the Guffa Raja but rebranded and not as good. 3rd and final try TBC......