Gurkha
A self-service restaurant offering an all-you-can-eat fixed price menu with a variety of Chinese, Indian, Thai, Nepalese, and Malaysian dishes.
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Gurkha
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A self-service restaurant offering an all-you-can-eat fixed price menu with a variety of Chinese, Indian, Thai, Nepalese, and Malaysian dishes.
"Incredibly tasty food in a very nice ambience and a gentle and professional staff."
Try Unique Curries
For distinctive flavors, consider the Gurkha curry or lamb madras.
Visit Off-Peak
To avoid crowds, it's recommended to visit during less busy hours.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Oriental (Chinese, Indian, Thai, Nepalese, Malaysian)
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+44 1271 649317
Address
Wilder Rd, Ilfracombe, EX34 9AS, United Kingdom
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Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences
All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Variety
Indulge in a diverse selection of Oriental cuisines including Chinese, Indian, Thai, Nepalese, and Malaysian at a fixed price.
Unique Flavors
Savor distinctive dishes like the Gurkha curry and lamb madras for an authentic taste experience.
Warm Nepalese Hospitality
Enjoy genuine hospitality from Nepalese hosts in comfortable and airy surroundings.
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Try Unique Curries
For distinctive flavors, consider the Gurkha curry or lamb madras.
Visit Off-Peak
To avoid crowds, it's recommended to visit during less busy hours.
Ask for Freshly Prepared
If you have concerns about food reheating, ask if dishes can be freshly prepared.
Great Value Buffet
Enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet for a reasonable fixed price.
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from all over the internet
Try Unique Curries
For distinctive flavors, consider the Gurkha curry or lamb madras.
Visit Off-Peak
To avoid crowds, it's recommended to visit during less busy hours.
Ask for Freshly Prepared
If you have concerns about food reheating, ask if dishes can be freshly prepared.
Great Value Buffet
Enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet for a reasonable fixed price.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Gurkha offers a diverse range of Oriental cuisines in an all-you-can-eat buffet format, praised by many for its value and friendly service. While some find the food delicious and the experience enjoyable, a few reviewers have noted issues with food quality and taste, particularly with tougher meats and watery sauces. Despite mixed feedback, many recommend it for its unique flavors and welcoming atmosphere.
"Food was excellent. Extremely good for the balue of money. Great mix of Indian and Chinese. Staff were very friendly too.
It has wheelchair access and a good sized disabled toilet. We were able to park on the street tight outside.
£12.95 all you can eat for an adult. I think kids around half of that."
junkybabes
"The waitress on arriving was rather impatient and quick to dismiss me back to my seat when I wanted to order a drink, I was then allowed back up later to order and it was fine. I guess maybe they were busy, but it was slightly rude. Bit of a small place for a buffet and kind of dated, but the food was delicious, not a massive menu, maybe around 20 different items to choose from, but I wasn't disappointed, extremely tasty and just what was needed after a long day of fishing."
Nobody Nobody
"unreal food highly recommend service was fantastic aswell can’t recommend this place enough"
simon hall
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gurkha offers a diverse selection of Oriental cuisines, including Chinese, Indian, Thai, Nepalese, and Malaysian dishes.
Yes, Gurkha features an all-you-can-eat buffet at a fixed price, offering a wide variety of dishes.
The Gurkha curry and lamb madras are highlighted for their unique and delicious flavors.
To avoid crowds, it is advised to visit Gurkha during off-peak hours.
If you have concerns about food reheating, you can ask staff about having dishes prepared fresh.
The restaurant offers comfortable and airy surroundings with genuine Nepalese hospitality.
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Oriental starters, mains, soups and salads on an all you can eat, fixed price menu at the Gurkha self service restaurant. Feast on Chinese, Indian, Thai, Nepalese and Malaysian cuisine in comfortable airy surroundings in the centre of Ilfracombe. Authentic food, beers from the far east and genuine Nepalese hosts make for a great evening at every visit.
°CARLTON HOTEL ILFRACOMBE 3* (United Kingdom) - from £ 101
Carlton Hotel does not offer on-site dining options, but there is a variety of restaurants just outside the property - visit soup restaurant Nelly May's Parlour for the taste of healthy cuisine (500 m from the property) or Gurkha Restaurant, popular for its Asian dishes (around 5 minutes' walk away).
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