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Kumquat Restaurant - Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Kumquat Restaurant - Tunbridge Wells

4.6
4.6
113 Reviews
£26 to £40
Asian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Innovative
At Kumquat, every dish is inspired by authentic Asian cuisine, crafted by Chef Patron Alex Boyd.
With nearly 30 years of experience in Michelin-starred restaurants and prestigious hotels in London and Hong Kong, Alex has worked with renowned chefs like Joel Robuchon and Pierre Koffman.
He earned two AA rosettes as Executive Chef at the 4 AA Red Starred Hotel St Ermin’s and led the kitchens at Mansion House, cooking for dignitaries, royalty, and world leaders.
Inspired by the flavours of Asia, Alex combines classical dishes with modern techniques to create a dynamic menu.
We source only the finest ingredients, and our selection of handcrafted cocktails, wines, and beers complements the menu perfectly.
Whether you're enjoying a multi-course meal or a casual snack, Kumquat's vibrant yet elegant atmosphere is ideal for any occasion—whether dining with friends, family, or clients.
We look forward to welcoming you soon.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Tapas / Small Plates, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 12:00–16:00 Tue–Fri 12:00–22:00 Sat 09:30–22:00 Sun 09:30–17:00
  • Phone number
    01892 487556
  • Website
    https://kumquat.restaurant/
  • Payment Options
    Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Alex Boyd
  • Location
    The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 5TN
  • Area
    Tunbridge Wells
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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Experiences

  • Ring in 2025 - Stylish Dinner & The Pantiles Party

    £89.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Join us for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration at our award-winning restaurant. Begin with a mouth-watering 3-course dinner, expertly crafted by our renowned chef Alex Boyd. Relish vibrant, Asian-inspired dishes in a chic, intimate setting. This is a booking for the earlier sitting, your meal will finish at 8pm for you to then step outside to the vibrant Pantiles Party, where the energy shifts into high gear with live music, DJs, outdoor bars, and a spectacular fireworks display to ring in 2025. The night promises an experience of incredible food, great company, and an electric atmosphere you won't want to miss! This is the New Year's Eve celebration you’ve been waiting for!

  • Ring in 2025 - Stylish Dinner & The Pantiles Party

    £99.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Join us for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration at our award-winning restaurant. Begin with a mouth-watering 3-course dinner, expertly crafted by our renowned chef Alex Boyd. Relish vibrant, Asian-inspired dishes in a chic, intimate setting. This is a booking for the later sitting, your meal will finish around 11pm for you to then, step outside to the vibrant Pantiles Party, where the energy shifts into high gear with live music, DJs, outdoor bars, and a spectacular fireworks display to ring in 2025. The night promises an experience of incredible food, great company, and an electric atmosphere you won't want to miss! This is the New Year's Eve celebration you’ve been waiting for!

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What 113 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Kent

    Good for business meals

  • Kent

    Innovative

  • Kent

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Kent

    Healthy

  • Kent

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Kent

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Kent

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Tunbridge Wells

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kumquat Restaurant in Tunbridge Wells offers a vibrant dining experience with standout Asian fusion dishes like the "miso-glazed aubergine" praised for its "sweetness and umami flavor." Located on The Pantiles, it boasts a "lovely ambience" and "friendly service." Perfect for enjoying "delicious" small plates and cocktails.

113 Reviews

  1. Eric

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant was recommended to me for a work leaving bash. Every bit of food that arrived was absolutely delicious. Can't wait to for a return visit with the family.

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  2. Davina

    VIP

    Kent

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our lunch. I would like to see different desserts. Some fresh fruits or other Asian desserts. I have a dairy allergy and don’t like sorbets. I’ve had the mango dessert before and didn’t like it.

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  3. Graham

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful experience, wonderful food. Staff and maître d' Virginia very engaging and very helpful especially when explaining the menu. Met the Chef Alex too. Looking forward to going back

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  4. Zofia

    London

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Absolutely beautiful food, I literally cannot fault anything we had. We both had different starters and mains and shared everything. Every mouthful was delicious. We sat downstairs which is a nice area but not ideal for an intimate meal as you can hear everyone very clearly. The service was great and the staff super friendly so I will definitely go back.

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  5. Anna

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Friendly, helpful service and delicious food. We'll be back!

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  6. SashaG

    VIP

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went at Sunday lunchtime. Initially we were the only people in the restaurant but that didn’t make a difference to our experience. The waitress was so knowledgeable and talked us through the whole menu, making recommendations. The food was amazing- fantastic quality and flavours. Cocktails and wine were also fabulous! Restaurant was quite full by the time we left and had a lovely, cosy atmosphere. Will definitely be going back!

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  7. steven

    VIP

    Greece

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Very disappointing experience, as menu appeared very promising. Nowhere to hang our coats, had to put them on the back of our chairs, premises are more like a cafe than a restaurant, food uninspiring and expensive, got fed up being asked all the time, was the food OK ? Yes it was OK, but not at those prices.

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  8. Pippa

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Such a lovely little restaurant! Food was delicious, wonderful service and such friendly staff. Will definitely be returning.

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  9. Rachael

    Kent

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We enjoyed the food but it was an hour late. We were not offered anything to compensate for this delay. It was also our joint birthday celebration and the staff did not offer any mini cake, shot or complimentary drinks at all.
    Kumquat Restaurant - Tunbridge WellsResponded on 20 October 2024
    Dear Rachael Thank you for your feedback, and we’re glad you enjoyed the food! We apologize for the delay during your joint birthday celebration. While we were busy, we understand the wait was frustrating and will work to improve this. We did wish you a happy birthday and noted you preferred to keep the occasion low-key. To make it special, our head chef created a vegan dessert just for you, which is not on our menu. We take pride in going the extra mile for our guests, and we're sorry if this wasn’t enough to make your celebration feel as festive as it should have been. While we don’t usually offer complimentary items for birthdays, we appreciate your feedback and will consider it moving forward. We hope to welcome you back soon! Warm regards, Alex & Virginia Kumquat Restaurant Team

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  10. Caroline

    Kent

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 17 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious lunch in the sunshine with great service.

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FAQs

Kumquat Restaurant - Tunbridge Wells offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01892 487556.

Kumquat Restaurant - Tunbridge Wells is rated 4.6 stars by 113 OpenTable diners.

Kumquat Restaurant - Tunbridge Wells does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Kumquat Restaurant - Tunbridge Wells

The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 5TN

Additional information

  • Area
    Tunbridge Wells
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 12:00–16:00 Tue–Fri 12:00–22:00 Sat 09:30–22:00 Sun 09:30–17:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Tapas / Small Plates, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Alex Boyd
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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