Phone: +442088529891,+442083185425
Address: 318 Lee High Road, Lewisham, United Kingdom
City: Lewisham
Dishes: 35
Reviews: 12852
Website: http://www.thepanas.co.uk/
"I heard about this place from a friend. He said it was Nepalese cuisine. I got curious. I know Nepal shares a lot in common with India, in terms of culture. But didn't know what was different in terms of food. So I decided to check it out. Went their with my wife, a pure vegetarian. She knew she would find something there as it was Nepalese. Any culture with a bit of Hindu influence serves proper, pure vegetarian dishes that are spicy and full of flavour and aroma. Salads are the last thing that an Indian vegetarian would prefer to have for lunch or dinner. So now you know why there are so many vegetarians in India. We took a good look at the menu. There were familiar names and there were some totally unheard of items which we knew had to be authentic Nepalese. So we tried jogi tarkari, an unusual vegetable curry with mushrooms, cottage cheese, spinach, green peas, beans, chick peas and potatoes. The aforementioned items aren't usually mixed together in one dish in India. So this sounded weird but tasted really good, which was what we wanted after all. We also tried the biryani. It was different again but delicious. They usually serve biryani with mutter (green peas masala on the side. But I thought I'd try some Raita (indian version of greek tzatziki, but spicy and less thicker . The biryani was brilliant. But I quickly realized that the raita they serve in the restaurant used sweet yoghurt as the base, which tasted more like dessert than a side for biryani. When asked why Nepalese has sweet raita to the waiter, he said it was only for British people. If I had requested for normal raita they would have served the non-sweet version. If only I knew that the version they were going to serve me, a brown man with an Indian accent, the British version of Nepalese Raita. I couldn't have made myself any more obvious. Anyways, they had their reasons. And hence we saved money on desserts by not buying anything else. It is a classy restaurant, prices are reasonably high. Great quality of service and lots of drinks available. They do buffets for lunch on weekends (I'm not aware of other days which comes with naan, vegetarian and non vegetarian starters, sweet chutney and spicy chutney, rice, vegetarian (daal [lentils] and aloo palak [potatoes and spinach] and non vegetarian (lamb and chicken curries for 9.95 per person. It is a bargain! I totally recommend. If you like spicy do mention that when giving your orders, you don't want to be served sweets instead of curries."
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Aloo Gobi
Aloo Gobi is a spiced dish made with potatoes, cauliflower, and Indian spices.
Keema Naan
A soft, leavened bread stuffed with spiced minced meat, offering a savory and spicy flavor perfect for dipping or enjoying on its own.
Plain Naan
Soft and fluffy Indian bread, traditionally baked in a clay tandoor oven, perfect for pairing with any curry or side dish.
Bombay Aloo
Spiced potatoes cooked with onions, tomatoes, and Indian spices, offering a flavorful vegetarian delight.
Seekh Kebab
Aromatic minced meat skewers seasoned with spices, grilled to perfection.
Saag Paneer
A classic Indian dish of creamy spinach cooked with cubes of fresh, homemade cheese.
Garlic Naan
Fluffy and soft flatbread infused with garlic, perfect for pairing with your favorite curry or enjoying on its own.
Green Salad
A fresh blend of crisp lettuce, cucumbers, and tomatoes, topped with a light vinaigrette dressing.
Mutter Paneer
Mutter Paneer: A savory Indian dish with paneer cheese and peas cooked in a spiced tomato-based curry.
Pumpkin Curry
A rich and creamy curry featuring tender pumpkin pieces simmered with aromatic spices and coconut milk.
Butter Chicken
Tender chicken pieces simmered in a creamy tomato and butter sauce, infused with aromatic spices.
Laccha Paratha
Layered, flaky Indian bread, traditionally cooked in a tandoor, often served with curries or gravies.
Goan Fish Curry
A spicy and tangy fish curry from Goa, flavored with coconut milk, tamarind, and a blend of traditional spices.
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Really, really good indian food and great take away service. Garlic chicken and Paneer were delicious and really tasty.
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The service and setting at the resturant are nice, but these guys so a great job with delivery. Very fast, friendly, and the food is fantastic.
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Hands down some of the best Indian style food I've ever had, including San Francisco. The portions are large but quality. And they always deliver on time.
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This is a great restaurant. The food is beyond phenomenal and so is the staff. We had a party of 11 they quickly accommodated us without any hassle. I can honestly say that they serve some of THE best salmon I have ever had. I will definitely visit again.
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excellent farewell. we came from the work to the house and found the menu with our post after the try a dozen more outlier to greenwich this will be our way! it is fresh with none of the bright processed colors of other curries, and the madeira huhn tikka masala is my new favorite of a stack shell. free nepalese beer with 12 quid or more order is on the cake icing.
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After my usual Indian takeaway shouted at me and took almost two hours to deliver my food, a change was needed. And what an excellent change this was. I'd read the good reviews on Qype, and needed a very hot curry to get rid of my cold. It worked. my ears were burning the chillies were so hot. They also get the award for the friendliest delivery driver I've ever met. He even made a clever IT Crowd joke, totally out of the blue. And he told me to feel better. They also gave me free poppadums and a freebie can of coke. That was nice of them. Portions are slightly smaller than some, but it's also better food. Apparently cooked with less ghee than most places, so it's not swimming in grease (and...
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Panas, 19 July 2017 I went with my housemate to Panas a few days ago and we had a wonderful time. We've eaten in a few times but got their takeaway dozens of times so knew it'd be great but we were still really impressed with the service and food. I arrived first and was greeted warmly by Sujan, the owner, who also took our drink orders and then my housemate arrived. We were then served by Raffi, who was really friendly and polite. He even remembered me from a previous visit which was about a year ago so that was really impressive. After having the obligatory poppadums with a choice of mint sauce, mango chutney and lime pickle all lovely we were then brought complimentary onion bhajjis which...
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I heard about this place from a friend. He said it was Nepalese cuisine. I got curious. I know Nepal shares a lot in common with India, in terms of culture. But didn't know what was different in terms of food. So I decided to check it out. Went their with my wife, a pure vegetarian. She knew she would find something there as it was Nepalese. Any culture with a bit of Hindu influence serves proper, pure vegetarian dishes that are spicy and full of flavour and aroma. Salads are the last thing that an Indian vegetarian would prefer to have for lunch or dinner. So now you know why there are so many vegetarians in India. We took a good look at the menu. There were familiar names and there were so...
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Asian Experience a culinary journey through Asia with our diverse menu. From the spicy flavors of Thai curry to the savory umami of Japanese sushi, we offer a wide variety of dishes that celebrate authentic Asian cuisine.
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Indian Savor the rich flavors and aromatic spices of India with our authentic Indian cuisine. From savory curries to freshly baked naan, experience a diverse array of dishes that capture the essence of traditional Indian cooking.
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Seafood Dive into the freshest catches of the sea with our seafood selection, featuring exquisite dishes prepared with high-quality fish and shellfish. Savor the flavors of the ocean in every bite!
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Vegetarian Delight in our vibrant collection of vegetarian dishes, crafted with the freshest greens, rich flavors, and savory spices. Enjoy a wholesome, delectable plate that celebrates nature's finest ingredients.
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