Welcome to Essence at The Pantiles by Atul Kochhar
Essence at The Pantiles by Atul Kochhar is a remarkable Indian restaurant located in the heart of Tunbridge Wells. Celebrated for its authentic Indian cuisine, it offers a unique blend of traditional flavors and modern presentation. The restaurant prides itself on a warm, welcoming atmosphere, enhanced by attentive staff eager to elevate your dining experience. Signature dishes, such as the tender lamb and seafood curries, impress with their depth of flavor, making each bite unforgettable. The beautifully designed interiors and impeccable service create the perfect setting for special occasions, ensuring every visit is a delightful culinary journey worth savoring.
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62, 64 The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells TN2 5TN, United Kingdom Hotline: +44 1892 614411
Welcome to Essence at The Pantiles, an exquisite culinary creation brought to life by renowned chef Atul Kochhar, nestled in the charming surroundings of Tunbridge Wells. This authentic Indian restaurant redefines your dining experience with a perfect blend of traditional recipes and modern presentations, making it a standout destination for both locals and visitors.
Located at 62, 64 The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, this restaurant is a haven for those seeking a tasteful escape. Upon entering, you're enveloped by a warm atmosphere, highlighted by attentive staff who are genuinely passionate about providing exceptional service. As mentioned by one delighted customer, Edward Govan, the ambiance is complemented by excellent decor that sets the stage for an unforgettable meal.
The menu at Essence features an array of tantalizing dishes that showcase the rich diversity of Indian cuisine. From the lamb curry and seafood curry praised for their depth of flavor, to the Peshwari naan, which a group noted as "incredible," there is something for every palate. For those seeking a special dining experience, their tasting menu has garnered rave reviews, with Jack Taplin describing it as "pretty much perfect" and highlighting the incredible tenderness of the meats and the balance of flavors throughout each course.
But it isn't just the food that impresses; the thoughtful gestures, like complimentary desserts to celebrate anniversaries, add a personal touch that leaves a lasting impression. As demonstrated by customer reviews, this is not merely a meal; it’s an opportunity to create memories with loved ones, deserving of special occasions.
For those who appreciate a curated wine selection, pairing options enhance the flavors of the dishes, ensuring a complete sensory experience. Guests have praised the restaurant for its beautiful setting and fair portion sizes, while also noting that the dessert offerings stand out as truly remarkable—no frozen treats here, only delightful creations. As Mimi noted, even unexpected dishes, such as the chicken tikka pie, can surprise and delight.
In summary, Essence at The Pantiles is more than just a restaurant; it's a celebration of authentic Indian cuisine and exceptional hospitality. Whether you're planning a casual lunch or a special dinner, this venue promises each visitor a memorable journey through flavors. Do yourself a favor and visit this gem—your taste buds will thank you!
A new favourite restaurant in Tunbridge Wells. The staff are genuinely friendly and very attentive. The decor and atmosphere is excellent. My partner had lamb curry and I had seafood curry, both delicious. We also had popopdums and garlic naan, and the chocolate fondant dessert. We both really look forward to revisiting!
We went for our anniversary. "Wow their food is amazing!" created a memory! They gave us complimentary desert at the end. It is far better than any Bangladeshi restaurant in Tunbridge wells who use Patak's(disgusting) sauce to make all food.It is not your weekend curry house, but you should treat your loved ones on special occasion! I have tried many restaurants and, I also have NVQ level2 in catering. This place is one and only authentic Indian Restaurant in Tunbridge well. I am thankful to Mr Kochar to open this authentic restaurant in Twells. It is not cheap but worth every penny, Will definitely visit again soon!
We went as a group of 4 and all decided to have the tasting menu. Struggling to find words to describe how good it was! Every course was pretty much perfect, with all the meats as tender as we've ever had, and the balance of flavours was excellent. (The side ordered Peschwari Naan was incredible!) One of us also had the wine pairing, which went down very well! One of the group in particular is quite difficult to please, and said it was the best meal out they'd ever had. Not cheap, but absolutely worth the price, and the service was impeccable. Will definitely be back!
Treated to a meal here as a gift. A truly wonderful dining experience and certainly up there with Brilliant & Gunpowder.
First and definitely not the last visit. Visited with friends and had the tasting menu. Amazing delicious food and staff so attentive. You may think expensive but worth every penny. Not rushed. Wonderful portions. We came away stuffed!
The restaurant setting is beautiful and the set lunch is really reasonable for such a high standard of restaurant. They also gave us a complimentary dessert for our anniversary which was a lovely touch!
This was quite an occasion - not your every day Indian restaurant. Decor: very atmospheric and comfortable seating. Great selection of drinks - cocktails, cocktails, beer, cider, soft drinks. The dishes were delicious and portion sizes were fair. My taste buds were never bored and we both left feeling quite full and content. Also, proper deserts - none of that frozen stuff you usually get offered by other Indian restaurants. We also could not fault the service - all of the staff were lovely and personable. Can definitely recommend this as a visit for special occasions.
Such a wonderful experience for a family birthday. The food was absolutely delicious and we couldn’t fault the service, our waiter Rahul was very attentive and friendly and made some good recommendations. The chicken tikka pie, although I was sceptical was absolutely delicious. Great ambiance and looking forward to revising.