• Atul Kochhar’s Indian Essence voted one of the best restaurants in Petts Wood, Kent.

Voted One of the Best Restaurants by OpenTable Diners

Award-Winning Contemporary Indian Cuisine

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Our Diners’ Choice Award-Winning

The reviews are in — we are incredibly proud to announce that OpenTable diners have voted Indian Essence as one of the finest culinary destinations in the area.

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our wonderful guests for your continued support and glowing reviews. It is a true privilege to share Chef Atul Kochhar’s culinary heritage and vibrant Indian flavours with you.

Award-Winning Menu Highlights

KEBAB PLATTER
A selection of Kebabs – Lime Scented King Prawns, Lamb Chop, Stone Bass, Lehsuni Malai Tikka and Hariyalli Chicken Tikka served with Baby Leaf salad

TANDOORI JHINGA
Tandoori Grilled King Prawns in Garlic and Lemongrass marinade

SAMUDRI KHAZANA
Pan Seared King Prawns, Seabass, Scallops And Asparagus served with Raw Mango Manga Charu sauce

MEEN MALABAR
Southern Spiced Tandoori Monkfish, grilled Pak Choi, Coconut and Tamarind sauce

TANDOORI LOBSTER TAWA MASALA
Tandoori Cornish Lobster Tail, lobster stir-fried with a tangy tomato-onion masala

MURG MAKHANI
Tandoori Corn-Fed Chicken Tikka in a Creamed Tomato and Fenugreek sauce

KORI GASSI
Southern Spiced Chicken Curry cooked with Kokum and Mace

TANDOORI MURG
Chargrilled half a Spring Chicken with Mace and Cinnamon marinade, served with Makhni sauce

RAILWAY LAMB CURRY
Anglo-Indian Lamb Rump curry with Masala Roast Potatoes, Lamb Samosa

LAMB NIHARI
Best cuts of Lamb Leg cooked with fresh Kohlrabi, Nihari sauce


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HOURS

Monday to Friday
Lunch: 12noon — 2:45pm
Dinner: 5:30pm — 10pm

Saturday
Lunch: 12noon — 3pm
Dinner: 5:30pm — 10:30pm

Sunday
Lunch: 12:30pm — 3:30pm
Dinner: 5:30pm — 9:30pm

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