The Holy Pundit in Shepway

Fantastic night! staff were very helpful and welcoming, had the vegan menu from start to finish a very high standard in taste and spices, immaculately clean, great atmosphere would highly recommend 5 stars, a little bit tricky to find it's below hotel..Will return with no hesitation. Thank you staff and chef for a great evening.

Absolutely love this Indian restaurant my favourite in the whole of England. I live in London but holiday in Folkstan throughout the year and always look forward to visiting this restaurant. The staff are always so polite, welcoming and friendly and the food is outstanding!! So much flavour, cooked to perfection, very satisfying and presented nicely, can’t wait for my next visit 😃 thank you 🙏🏽

You can see from the reviews that this restaurant is highly regarded and its reputation is justified. I confess to being disconcerted when I found out it is part of the Imperial but my fears were allayed. Service was friendly, efficient and helpful. I can't comment on much of the menu as my partner and I had the same dishes but we enjoyed the freshly cooked fish which had just the right amount of spice and fresh herbs.I was reassured when the waiter informed us that they'd run out of Monkfish but could replace it with white fish. At least this meant it wasn't a frozen microwave meal. Another reassuring aspect is the menu itself. Usually overlong in Indian restaurants...meaning that none of it is fresh ...the menu here is varied but realistic.Why not 5 stars...well the decor is a little austere and the only reminder that you are in the Imperial.

As a picky vegetarian Indian, I had a tasty meal served by cordial staff - Saag Paneer and Malai Kofta were nicely prepared and the breads were soft. The chefs compliment mini samosa's were delicious 😋. Food quantity is a bit less than what I'd expect. Overall a gem!

Wow. what an amazing experience. The food was so delicious and delicately spiced. Even the drinks menu impressed - we tried an authentic Indian wine and ordered two bottles. I ate from the vegan menu and loved the baby aubergine dish and the sweetcorn fritters in particular. My partner tried the goat and said it was perfectly tender. We were also treated to some little surprise dishes, which made the evening even more special. It is obvious that they care about food and service.

We just had dinner in the Holy Pundit at the Imperial Hotel. The food and service were exceptional. My wife is coeliac and they catered they had a great understanding of the need for gluten free and lots of possible options. I had the lamb Rogan Josh and it was perfect. Best I've had in a long time.

Amazing food and lovely service. One of the best curries we’ve had in a very long time. Also the “free” tasters between courses was a nice touch. Recommend highly.

Loved it. Food was excellent. Staff very pleasant. Its a short review but to the point I think. Food was beautiful so definitely will return, in fact I already have!!!

What a lovely treat! Delicious food and complimentary appetisers which was a lovely touch. Attentive staff who were knowledgeable about their menu, and happy to recommend dishes to suit. Prompt service and good atmosphere. Beautiful decor and nice acoustics - we could chat and enjoy our food without shouting over music or background noise. We will be back next time we are in the area. Thank you!PS... Get the goat curry it’s delicious.

The restaurant fitted myself and five friends in without a booking with a time limit of an hour and a half which was great. The food was excellent as was the service. Everyone said the same and we had a variety of starters and mains. I look forward to my next stay and this time booking the restaurant!!