The Watling Rasoi
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About The Watling Rasoi
The Watling Rasoi is a Bangladeshi restaurant on Watling Street in Chatham, run by a Bengali chef who prepares the kitchen's dishes, including the signature jalferzi. The menu covers South Asian and Indian cooking, and the kitchen can turn up the heat on request. A 5-course banquet night runs on Wednesdays and Sundays, drawing return visits for the slow-cooked lamb alongside the rest of the spread. Service runs across lunch and dinner, with takeaway available for those eating elsewhere. The team behind the counter take walk-ins throughout the week.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegetarian options
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Menu & Prices
173 dishes · mains £1–17- Mixed Starter£6.50
- Badami Murgh£5.75
- Prawn Cocktail£5.95
- King Prawn Butterfly£6.50
- Tandoori King Prawn£6.50
- Tandoori Chicken (Quarter On The Bone)£5.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention jalferzi, bengali chef, banquet night and strathmore water pricing.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention jalferzi, bengali chef, banquet night and strathmore water pricing.
Customer Review Summary
Diners return most for the authenticity and heat of the South Asian and Bengali cooking, with several calling out extra-spicy dishes prepared to request, along with the Wednesday and Sunday banquet nights. The friendly, welcoming staff are repeatedly praised. A few flag higher prices, including takeaway water, and say the milder curries and desserts are worth skipping. One describes it as a strong Friday night spot for the jalferzi.
Customer Review Summary
Diners return most for the authenticity and heat of the South Asian and Bengali cooking, with several calling out extra-spicy dishes prepared to request, along with the Wednesday and Sunday banquet nights. The friendly, welcoming staff are repeatedly praised. A few flag higher prices, including takeaway water, and say the milder curries and desserts are worth skipping. One describes it as a strong Friday night spot for the jalferzi.
Featured reviews
- Mitch Francis
“Certain dishes are ok, spicier one's better than the mild dishes, the mild one's seem to be all based on a Korma type base. Wouldn't recommend the deserts tbf. Price was a little bit high for what it is.”
- Habiba Jahan
“Had a really love meal here with my family. Loved the food and how authentic it was. The Bengali chef was amazing and made our dishes extra spicy like we asked. Service is amazing as the staff are super friendly and informative. The restaurant itself provides a clean, comfortable place to eat. Would highly recommend this place!”
- inayah yasmin
“the service here was so amazing!! i cannot recommend it enough! they were so friendly and welcoming food was super good and spicy tasted just like food from back home Rukon and the chef were just so nice to talk to! if you’re ever in the area or even if you’re looking for good authentic south asian food deffo give this a try”
- Zarah malik
“the food was absolutely amazing and the best service. Would definitely come again !!!!!!!!!!”
- Not Justin
“The food and service was absolutely mind blowing. Great friday night spot. I can’t wait to come back and enjoy some jalferzi.”
Highlights
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Vegetarian options
Amenities
- Free parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- No-contact delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
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- Vegetarian options
- Bar onsite
- Casual
- Beer
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Service options· 1
- Delivery
- Dining options· 6
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Parking· 2
- Free street parking
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 3
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Location
Indian restaurants near The Watling Rasoi
- Links Tandoori3.51210.9 mi£10–40
watery curry, wrong order, rude phone staff
- The Sultan Restaurant4.57371.4 mi£20–40
onion bhajis, lamb, curry
- Curry Munch3.81851.5 mi£10–20
munch box, chicken tikka masala, vegetable biryani
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Watling Rasoi | 4.7291 | — | £20–30 | jalferzi, bengali chef, banquet night |
| Links Tandoori | 3.5121 | 0.9 mi | £10–40 | watery curry, wrong order, rude phone staff |
| The Sultan Restaurant | 4.5737 | 1.4 mi | £20–40 | onion bhajis, lamb, curry |
| Curry Munch | 3.8185 | 1.5 mi | £10–20 | munch box, chicken tikka masala, vegetable biryani |
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