# Vanchi Restaurant, Tunbridge Wells — Reviews & Opening Hours > Vanchi Restaurant — South Indian Restaurant in Tunbridge Wells with a 1/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.8/5 from 194 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/kent/restaurants/vanchi-restaurant (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. South Indian Restaurant # Vanchi Restaurant Tunbridge Wells, Kent [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=8700866179089446641&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Satish Thangakumar](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/105786541600729769676) **In short:** Vanchi Restaurant is a south Indian restaurant in Kent, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 194 Google reviews, with a 1/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 9 October 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Vanchi Restaurant Vanchi Restaurant serves South Indian and Keralan cuisine from 101 Hastings Road in Pembury, Tunbridge Wells. Dosas, biriyanis and fish pollichathu are offered alongside other regional dishes. The restaurant takes bookings and welcomes children and groups. Pricing is moderate. The restaurant holds a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Vanchi Restaurant's own website](https://vanchirestaurant.com/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** Closed **Tuesday** 12:00 – 9:30 PM **Wednesday** 12:00 – 9:30 PM **Thursday** 12:00 – 9:30 PM **Friday** 12:00 – 9:30 PM **Saturday** 12:00 – 9:30 PM **Sunday** 12:00 – 9:30 PM ## What's nearby - Pembury Chinese Cuisine next door - King William IV next door - Pembury Dental Surgery 200m away - Anand Lodge Hotel 300m away - Cooper & Sons Roofing & Property Services Ltd 350m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this restaurant's authentic and flavorful South Indian and Keralan dishes, with many highlighting the dosas, biriyanis, and fish pollichathu. They also mention the reasonable prices and the warm, welcoming atmosphere. Guests appreciate the friendly, attentive staff and the quick service. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.8 / 5 (194 reviews) **Dogs allowed** No **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 1 out of 5 – Major improvement necessary **Destination** Kent Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1853555). [More restaurants in Kent](https://staycation.co.uk/kent/restaurants) ★ 4.8 (194 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £10 – £20 [Visit official website](https://vanchirestaurant.com/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01892 356317](tel:01892356317) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Kent **Plus Code** 9F3248RH+7V ### 🏨 Places to stay near Kent Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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