Punjabi Junction at Railway Bell - Gravesend — Restaurant in Gravesham

Very disappointing experience at this restaurant. A family member hired the marquee and paid a large amount of money for a meal for around 35 adults and children at 7pm. The starters were good and came out in a timely manner around 8pm. However the main meals did not come out until 9.50pm. Not ideal for a mixed group ranging from 1 year olds to 90 year olds. When it did come out there was only two curries (for over 35 people!) hardly any chicken in the chicken curry and both of the curries were spicy - when a mild curry had been requested. There were no chips out with the curry, which had been requested for the children. It was unfortunate as the food that did come out was nice, but there was just not enough selection and it was far too late. Which meant half of the guests left while others were waiting for more food, and much of the birthday cake was wasted. The bar service was slow and prices seemed to be made up staff went along. With some rounds costing more than others and amounts not being confirmed so many guests did not realise until checking their accounts today how much they had been over-charged.

Fortunately we had good company as the service was non-existent and slow! No communication with us at all.

I would not recommend this...

Absolutely delicious food! We had an amazing experience at this restaurant. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, making us feel right at home. The beautiful environment added to the overall experience, especially the outdoor party space, which was perfect for enjoying a meal with friends and family.

We ordered several dishes including Malai Kofta, Tarka Dal, rice, and Naan. The food was exceptional, just like home-cooked traditional Punjabi food. Each dish was bursting with flavour and cooked to perfection. The Malai Kofta had a creamy and delicate texture that melted in our mouths, while the Tarka Dal had a perfect blend of spices that left a satisfying aftertaste. The rice and Naan were both perfectly cooked and served hot.

Our entire family enjoyed the food, and the Tarka Dal was highly recommended by our server. We appreciated the attention to detail in every aspect of our dining experience, from the presentation of the food to the attentive service from the staff.

Overall, we highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for authentic Punjabi cuisine in a warm and inviting environment. We will definitely...

Honestly, where to start. We were in a group, 9 of us so I'm not expecting lightning fast service. But one person got their main with their starter and had one starter missing, so their main in the end was just plain rice. So I shared.

Service. The main course took almost 90 minutes to make it to the table (so those, like me who didn't get a starter waited a long time). I was then missing a main dish. And while I was told they would make it, I had to say no. I mean, it already took forever. Then my naan had clingfilm in it. Admittedly in the end I was offered a free drink,when I was paying; So I took a bottle home.

Atmosphere. People from outside use the the toilet like a public toilet so the door was left open when it was chilly with the same guy in and out. For over 2 and a half hours we saw him at least half a dozen times. So it was dark, cold, and not the best.

There are better takeaways in the area and definitely better eat in restaurants in the area so be kind to yourself and eat elsewhere....