Panas Gurkha

Panas Gurkha is an award-winning restaurant in South East London that serves Nepalese cuisine. Takeaways are available here and the restaurant also provides catering services to bring Nepalese flavours to your event or party. The warm and friendly atmosphere and delicious food here attract a diverse crowd – even Joanna Lumley and Sadiq Khan are known to be fans of this restaurant.

The dining room at Panas Gurkha is simple yet comfortable. The space is tidy and neutral, with red and blue chairs that bring in a burst of colour. It's a straightforward backdrop that lets the flavours and colours of the cuisine here really shine through.

On the menu you'll discover Nepalese and Indian classics, including plenty of dishes cooked in the Tandoor. Small plates like Tandoori chicken or salmon are an ideal way to kick off your meal here. Traditional main courses include dal, pumpkin curry, and palak kofta dumplings. Rice, chutneys, and bread are the right accompaniments. Vegetarian diners won't miss out here – there's a big choice of veggie dishes in addition to meatier options.

It may be popular but Panas Gurkha is a restaurant that does good as well. The restaurant's owner donated thousands of meals to needy Londoners during the pandemic, handed out food at vaccination centres, and has its own charity, Panas Helping Hands, which provides humanitarian aid in Nepal and Ukraine. Diners at this restaurant can enjoy tasty food whilst knowing that they're helping a good cause at the same time.