The Cook's Tale
Formerly The Ambrette in Canterbury, known for Odia (eastern Indian) flavours and creative fusion dishes, and considered by many diners the best Indian restaurant in town.
The Cook's Tale is at 14–15 Beer Cart Lane in the old town, formerly known as The Ambrette, and is a five-minute walk from High Street. Harden's describes its refined Odia (eastern Indian) cooking, which uses bold ingredients. The menu includes kachori, which it calls the king of Indian street snacks; dosa, a South Indian rice-batter pancake; Indo-Chinese Manchurian; and Dahi Bara Aloo Dum, along with other Odia specialties. The spicing is delicate rather than fiery. There are also a tasting menu, a Kentish-inspired menu, a vegetarian tasting menu and an Indian afternoon tea, and the daily set menus offer good value. Expect to spend about £40–70 per person. TripAdvisor rating: 4.5.
Opening hours
Lunch and dinner daily (check the website)
Nearby sights
- Eastbridge Hospital
- The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge
- The Canterbury Tales Experience
- River Stour Punting
- Marlowe Theatre
- Dane John Gardens & City Walls
- Canterbury Roman Museum
- Westgate Towers