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Sekkoya, Canterbury, Kent

Sekkoya

4.4
4.4
157 Reviews
£25 and under
Indian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
Welcome to Sekkoya! We are a casual Indian restaurant and bar located at The Riverside in Canterbury serving dishes that tell a story of our heritage, cities and family.

From street dishes like Keema Pau and Samosa Chaat found all over Indian cities to curries made from recipes that have been in our family for generations which we have enjoyed around our Mums dinner table growing up like her amazing Butter Chicken and Dum Biryani.

John, our in-house bar guru, has created a cocktail menu that takes you back to the hotel bars of colonial India, perfectly complimenting our food.

For bookings of groups larger than 8, please call the restaurant on 01227 286221 to make your booking.

Underground parking available on-site
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Contemporary Indian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 17:00–23:00 Fri 17:00–00:00 Sat 12:00–00:00 Sun 12:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    01227 286221
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: 01227 286221

Experiences

  • Bottomless Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Dive Into Our Bottomless Brunch Experience with a selection of cocktails, wines, beer & bubbly alongside our delicious 2-course menu, with free-flowing drinks for 90 minutes. Full menu and details available on our website www.sekkoya.co.uk/menus
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  • Curry Club

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy a mid-week feast at Sekkoya, with Sekkoya Lager or House Wine, Papad & Chutney, Butter Chicken or Paneer Curry served with House Black Daal, Steamed Rice & Garlic Naan for just £23.95 per person.
    Curry Club photo
  • Sunday Thali

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy Sunday afternoon at Sekkoya which our special Thali Menu available from 12pm-6pm Vegetarian Thali £17.95 Meat Thali £19.95 Thali menu available on our website www.sekkoya.co.uk

What 157 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Kent

    Innovative

  • Kent

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Kent

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Kent

    Hot spot

  • Kent

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Canterbury

    Best Overall

  • Canterbury

    Best Food

  • Canterbury

    Best Service

  • Canterbury

    Best Ambience

  • Canterbury

    Best Value

  • Canterbury

    Good for business meals

  • Canterbury

    Innovative

  • Canterbury

    Good for groups

  • Canterbury

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Canterbury

    Healthy

  • Canterbury

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Canterbury

    Romantic

  • Canterbury

    Good for special occasions

  • Canterbury

    Lively

  • Canterbury

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sekkoya offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" that is both beautifully presented and flavorful. Guests appreciate the "friendly and attentive staff" and the restaurant's modern decor. While some reviews mention high prices and service inconsistencies, the "excellent atmosphere" and creative cocktails make it a popular choice for special occasions.

157 Reviews
  1. Jane

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to Sekkoya for their Sunday Thali menu. We were greeted quickly and taken to our table. We notices it had a nice ambience and quality furnishings. To drink, I had the Tommy's Margarita and asked for extra spice - it was perfect. Then I moved onto the mocktail Cheeky Monkey - equally brilliant. My partner had a 'stunning' masala chai (he ordered two over the meal). We then ordered the meat version from the Sunday Thali menu for under £20 each. We were astounded by the quality of the food for the price - fantastic value. We wondered why it was so empty. We thought maybe previous review of a certain food critic might have had something to do with it. We eat out quite a lot and we can definitely say we will be back to Sekkoya. It isn't a waste of money when food, service, drinks and ambience were on point (sometimes you go out and it just isn't worth it for the money). Unfortunately, I didn't get the names of the waitress and waiter/bar tender but they were very attentive. Really, try it for yourself. We will be back.

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    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the 2nd time I’ve visited with my wife, the first experience was not a one off, this is the finest Indian restaurant I’ve ever been to. The decor is classy, the staff are first class, the food is genius and feels fine dining, the tikka starter and butter chicken are my new favourite dishes. The drinks options are extensive, the bar staff are gifted mixologists and are skilled to offer you wine suggestions with the food and are clearly passionate about what they do. Food comes out when it’s ready which means you’re grazing on delicious plates looking forward to the next arrival to the table. If you want a brilliant dining experience in a classy venue get it booked. Sadly for my bank balance this is on my doorstep….

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service were great at Sekkoya. Justin was great serving our table, five small plates and 4 main meals allowed space for dessert between our party of 5. Cocktails were the usual mix, along with some house specials which are well worth having a go! Overall a good experience and we will be back

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  4. RobC

    Seattle21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and nice space. I’d definitely come here often if I could.

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  5. Gabriela

    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, drinks and customer service. Will definitely come again and recommend!

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  6. Zoe

    Manchester6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The venue has a lively atmosphere with friendly staff. Cocktails were lovely and fairly priced. The food was exceptional and tasty. We love the small plate sharing concept. Our overall experience was very good and we shall return when visiting Canterbury again.

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  7. Charles

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely brilliant, could be slightly better on bottomless drinks (just give us a bottle or serve double drinks) but service was so quick and the food was unbelievable. Will be back for dinner for sure.

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  8. Taku

    Birmingham1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice (and strong!) cocktails, food came quickly and tasted good, great pricing, will come back!

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  9. Matt

    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service, will definitely be returning with our friends and family, best food I’ve had for a very long time, decent portion sizes and very fairly priced!

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  10. Ryan

    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Went here for valentines night! And it’s was pleasantly surprising. Great value for food and drink and even better hosts!! Thankyou for a great night

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Sekkoya is rated 4.4 stars by 157 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Sekkoya

Sekkoya, Unit 2, The Riverside, Kingsmead Road, Canterbury, Kent CT1 1BN

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Canterbury
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 17:00–23:00 Fri 17:00–00:00 Sat 12:00–00:00 Sun 12:00–23:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Contemporary Indian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    01227 286221
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: 01227 286221
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