Shobab Indian Restaurant — Restaurant in Canterbury

Poor poor , made a booking , got there seated only to be told we hadn't made a booking by a waiter.Drinks order taken straight away but we then waited half an hour for our order to be taken by a very polite lady who was on the bar. When we managed to get the stressed waiters attention to order a pint of coke a pint of lager arrived .The food eventually arrived (wasn't that hot) but by this time we were bored ....another drink was ordered it never arrived. Our table wasn't cleared until we asked for the bill not even asked if we wanted a dessert.... then the waiter cleared the plates onto one plate directly on the plate of our guest.We had to move backwards and sideways so the miserable waiter could remove the plates etc. Not once did he apologise about his conduct on clearing a table or the delays. Poor evening, terrible acknowledgement by the waiters and we were embarrassed for our guests. And the table next to us were allowed to smoke their e-cigarettes a complete and utter...

On the plus side we were given a table for two without booking on a Saturday night at 7.00 p.m but on the minus side we weren't informed the table would be needed at 8.00. We only had one course, god knows what would have happened if we'd wanted starters. The bill was brought as soon as we'd finished our food without us being asked if we wanted a dessert. I had to gulp down my wine as it was clear that a largish group were waiting outside for the table. Very unsatisfactory end to what had been a delicious meal. Put me in a grumpy mood for the evening especially as our bus cancelled ( no fault of Shobab) Mixed sizzler was unbelievably gorgeous and my husbands hot Keralan chicken dish was lovely too . Just a shame the ending of the meal was spoiled. If we had been informed the table was needed in an hour we prob would have left it and gone elsewhere or home as...

Having moved to Whitstable from London, finding a first rate curry house had proved elusive until I discovered Krishna. Krishna on Old Bridge Road held that title until it closed permanently during lockdown. Sadly, I have yet to sample another curry within this locality which mirrors Krishna. Shobab were very quick to deliver the order - surprising quick which raised questions & concerns, especially for a Saturday evening. It was an adequate curry at best with no “wow factor”. If you want a no frills, ultra quick takeaway then Shobab may meet your requirements. Portion wise, I was disappointed, especially with the Chicken Balti which formed part of my order. Having an exceptional curry house in Whitstable would be fantastic for the area. I’m hoping all relevant owners see an opportunity and...