# Desh, West Malling — Reviews & Opening Hours > Desh — Indian Restaurant in West Malling with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.7/5 from 510 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/kent/restaurants/desh (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Indian Restaurant # Desh West Malling, Kent [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=12355017891600944484&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Desh](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/103941634547095571061) **In short:** Desh is an Indian restaurant in Kent, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 510 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 6 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Desh Desh serves Indian food on West Malling's High Street. The kitchen offers dishes including king prawn coconut curry, lamb shank rogan josh and lamb chops. The restaurant takes bookings, welcomes children and groups, and has private function rooms available. Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Desh's own website](https://deshrestaurants.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** Closed **Tuesday** 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM **Wednesday** 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM **Thursday** 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM **Friday** 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM **Saturday** 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM **Sunday** 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM ## What's nearby - Joiners Arms next door - King Street Motor Services next door - West Malling Cafe next door - Tesco Superstore next door - The Malling Jug next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this restaurant's delicious Indian-inspired food, with many highlighting the exceptional flavors of dishes like king prawn coconut curry, lamb shank rogan josh, and lamb chops. They also mention the warm, friendly atmosphere and the attentive, knowledgeable staff who provide excellent service. Guests appreciate the reasonable prices and the availability of private function rooms with flexible menu options. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.7 / 5 (510 reviews) **Dogs allowed** No **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Kent Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1171766). [More restaurants in Kent](https://staycation.co.uk/kent/restaurants) ★ 4.7 (510 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £20 – £60 [Visit official website](https://deshrestaurants.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01732 845600](tel:01732845600) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Kent **Plus Code** 9F327CV5+PC ### 🏨 Places to stay near Kent Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DKent%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/kent/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/kent/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Desh? Desh is open Mon closed; Tue–Thu 11am–2:30pm, 5pm–9pm; Fri 11am–2:30pm, 5pm–10pm; Sat 11am–10pm; Sun 11am–8pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Desh any good? Desh is rated 4.7 out of 5 from 510 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Is Desh dog-friendly? No, Google lists Desh as not allowing dogs. ### Is Desh good for children? Yes, Desh is listed as good for children. ### Can you book a table at Desh? Yes, Desh takes reservations. ### How do I contact Desh? 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