ORANGE CAFE - (Near Lewisham, london)

Matthew Bodycombe I dropped in here for lunch today for the first time. I had the vegetarian Chana Daal. It was tasty and well cooked and I was given a choice about how hot I wanted the dish. The meal was good value at £13 with a side salad and drink and the chap there gave me a fresh Naan bread for free. There are two guys there. I dealt with the younger one who was very welcoming. Quite a few people eating there from the local Pakistani community which shows the food is authentic and not like your usual Indian restaurant. I’ll go in again for sure.

Jenny Watkins Wandered in today for a snack as it smelt so good, order 6 jerk wings and my guy defo gave me more. The wings were AMAZING, the meat literally fell off the bone it was so tender. The jerk glaze was sweeter than I’m used to and not spicy at all, but still tasted really really good! Staff were so lovely and welcoming - will definitely be coming back for some oxtail and brown stew chicken

Nina Akhter This restaurant delivers a comforting and satisfying desi dining experience. The naan is soft, fluffy, and freshly made, with just the right amount of browning and a light buttery finish—perfect for scooping up curry. The curry is rich and full of flavor, with a well-balanced blend of spices and a thick, hearty texture. The meat is tender and cooked to perfection, and the garnish of fresh coriander adds a nice, aromatic touch. Portion sizes are generous, the food tastes homemade, and everything pairs beautifully together. A great spot if you’re craving authentic, comforting South Asian food. Highly recommended for naan-and-curry lovers!

Jihaana Backx Golden sacks, morning glory, and chocolate balls. Yes, Im an adult child. Two coworkers had recommended Patpong to me as a must try, so when my friend messaged me saying he was down I knew where I was taking him. The restaurant looks like its a family run business and the waitresses were really polite and attentive. The bathroom and dining area were clean and I liked that my plate was warm from having just been taken out of the dishwasher. The food. They say laughter is the best medicine, so when I read Golden sacks on the menu I wasted no time in medicating my friend. The golden sacks are crispy spring rolls (ball shaped), with a side of sweet and sour chilli sauce. They were pretty delicious and perfect for my non spicy eating friend. Over all the food was delicious. I regret not ordering a side of rice to go with my stir fried lamb, but it was delicious nonetheless, so much so I had finished it before I remembered to take a picture. I am a little disappointed we didnt order morning glory, but we have saved it for another day, because, there will be another day.

Shiny Candi I absolutely adore Pam’s Exotic Jerk Hut in Dockside. It’s my go-to on the weeks I don’t have my children and don’t want to cook, and it never disappoints. The food is proper Caribbean comfort food — full of flavour, cooked with care, and there’s always a great range of choices available. I’ve never turned up and felt like I was scraping the barrel; there’s always plenty to choose from. I’ll be honest — I dont really buy Caribbean food in Kent, I always used to pick it up on my way back from South London, so finding this place locally has been amazing. It genuinely feels like a little taste of home without the long journey. The service is impeccable every single time — friendly, warm, and welcoming. The hut itself is tiny but always spotless, well organised, and beautifully presented. You can tell a lot of pride goes into running this place. My only (very minor!) gripe is that there’s never quite enough coco bread for the patties — but honestly, that just tells you how popular they are. Absolutely love this place and will keep coming back. A real gem.

Terry Benfield Ive just returned from my second visit to Insu Inn within the last two weeks having worked in the area and cant praise the food, staff and service highly enough. The understated ambience of Insu along with using simple but freshly prepared tasty food accompanied by the warmest of welcomes and very generous and reasonably priced dishes all add up to a quality authentic Indian Restaurant. The staff are extremely accommodating and knowledgeable - on my first visit I had a variation of a dish that was not on the menu (Butter Chicken), and Raymond is a real character with a great sense of humour. If ever around the area again I will definitely return to eat here. Many thanks, Terry