
Desh
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About Desh
Desh is an Indian restaurant at 68-70 High St in West Malling, with a menu of 51 dishes. An upstairs function room has its own bar and toilets, so large party celebrations can be held there. Groups can order a set two or three course party menu in advance. The main menu includes Dal Makhani and Naga chicken wings, and the chocolate samosa is served as a dessert. A daytime menu adds toasted sandwiches and wraps for lunch. The team explains the menu to guests and adjusts spice levels to taste.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Paid street parking · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegetarian options
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Menu & Prices
51 dishes- Dal Makhani
- Onion Bhaji
- Zeera Aloo
- Saag With New Potatoes
- Chestnut Mushroom Bhaji
- Saag
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention naga chicken wings, lunch menu wraps, masala fries and grill mix roast chicken.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention naga chicken wings, lunch menu wraps, masala fries and grill mix roast chicken.
Customer Review Summary
Most reviewers come for lunch and praise friendly, attentive staff alongside delicious, well presented food. The grill mix is a standout, with roast chicken described as tender and flavourful, and the naga chicken wings are called blow your head off spicy. Others name the paneer and chicken butter curry, masala fries, and a lamb wrap with masala chips from the lunch menu, which one reviewer calls great value. The chocolate samosa dessert is called wonderful, and one group praised the upstairs function room for a large birthday party, with hot food and a pre-ordered set menu. Staff are said to explain the menu and tailor dishes to personal spice levels. The criticisms are specific. One reviewer describes a pre-ordered meal arriving very late after seating, with no explanation, no compensation, and repeated chasing, and another says the room's acoustics carry sound from every side. Several say they plan to return, and one notes that staff wiped the table between parts of the meal.
Customer Review Summary
Most reviewers come for lunch and praise friendly, attentive staff alongside delicious, well presented food. The grill mix is a standout, with roast chicken described as tender and flavourful, and the naga chicken wings are called blow your head off spicy. Others name the paneer and chicken butter curry, masala fries, and a lamb wrap with masala chips from the lunch menu, which one reviewer calls great value. The chocolate samosa dessert is called wonderful, and one group praised the upstairs function room for a large birthday party, with hot food and a pre-ordered set menu. Staff are said to explain the menu and tailor dishes to personal spice levels. The criticisms are specific. One reviewer describes a pre-ordered meal arriving very late after seating, with no explanation, no compensation, and repeated chasing, and another says the room's acoustics carry sound from every side. Several say they plan to return, and one notes that staff wiped the table between parts of the meal.
Featured reviews
- Dominic La Roche
“Absolutely woeful. This restaurant currently seems like it’s about to implode. We had preordered our food, yet it for some reason it took an hour and 50 minutes to arrive, after we had been seated. We had no explanation, holding comments, mitigation or recompense offered by the restaurant. We actually had to chase our order numerous times. When we challenged the issue we were genuinely ignored, gas lighted, then actually aggressed by the staff members. An individual, I’m not sure if it was the chef or manager or both (or neither) told me I was being aggressive, which I wasn’t, and offered to settle the dispute outside; I was genuinely surprised at his aggressive nature toward a customer. We tried to negotiate an acceptable discount, in my mind 50%, but were insulted and in fact intimidated as a result. I will never be going again and would urge you (especially groups) to consider anywhere but here - including the Bombay cuisine opposite as apparantly it it owned by the same people. A sad situation in the heart of west Malling.”
- Kaitlyn Mannix
“Really lovely meal out. The service was impeccable, super friendly staff that were polite, and kind. They literally wiped the table between parts of the meal and were so attentive. The food was delicious! Couldn’t fault it, the naga wings were blow your head of spicy and we loved it. We got the paneer and chicken butter curry, rice, masala fries, naga chicken wings and a salad. All divine and to be honest really reasonably priced. 100% will return and already looking forward to it.”
- Ronnie Dawson
“Absolutely fantastic! Every single thing we had was 10/10 — delicious food, lovely atmosphere and brilliant service. Sophie was an absolute star and made the experience even better. Will definitely be back!”
- Stuart Fisk
“Blown away by the quality!! Our meal was huge, high quality, well priced and incredibly tasty. I can't wait to go back.”
- K Bolawole
“I visited Desh for the first time this afternoon for a work lunch with my colleagues. Honestly, it was amazing! The ambience, the hostess, food and vibe was perfect! I ordered a lamb wrap with masala chips and a ginger beer from the lunch menu which is great value. I'm not that local but I'll make a conscious effort to come back with my family.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
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- Thursday
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- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Small plates
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeout
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- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Vegetarian options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Beer
- Offerings· 7
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Wine
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Planning· 2
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Dining options· 6
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Family-friendly· 1
- Kids' menu
- Highlights· 2
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 4
- Casual
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
- Parking· 2
- Paid street parking
- Parking
Location
Indian restaurants near Desh
- Mallus Restaurant4.71,0255.1 mi away£20–30
onam sadhya, malabar chicken biryani, beef roast
- Spice Hut Maidstone4.43775.2 mi away
meat thali, chilli masala, chicken tikka masala
- Khan Spice4.71695.7 mi away£20–30
butter chicken, mango lassi, garlic naan
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desh | 4.7520 | — | £20–60 | naga chicken wings, lunch menu wraps, masala fries |
| Mallus Restaurant | 4.71,025 | 5.1 mi away | £20–30 | onam sadhya, malabar chicken biryani, beef roast |
| Spice Hut Maidstone | 4.4377 | 5.2 mi away | — | meat thali, chilli masala, chicken tikka masala |
| Khan Spice | 4.7169 | 5.7 mi away | £20–30 | butter chicken, mango lassi, garlic naan |
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