The Koyla

4.3

9 Reviews

£26 to £40

Nepalese

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Good for business meals
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

At The Koyla we take pride in serving food that meets the highest standards, infused with the rich and aromatic spices of Nepal. Our culinary philosophy revolves around giving a modern twist to classic dishes, ensuring that every bite is a delightful fusion of tradition and innovation.

When you dine with us, you embark on a gastronomic journey. The ambiance is designed to be welcoming and warm, making it the perfect place for gathering with families and friends. We believe that great food is the best enjoyed in good company and we strive to create an atmosphere that encourages connection and conversation.

We believe in the art of cooking with wood fire and charcoal, which not only enhances the flavor of our dishes but also adds a unique smoky essence that elevates the dining experience. Each meal is crafted with care, using the finest ingredients to create a menu that reflects both the heritage of Nepalese cuisine and contemporary culinary trends.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Nepalese, Indian, Vegetarian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00–14:30 Bar Tue–Sun 12:00–21:00 Dinner Tue–Sun 17:00–21:00
Phone number
01233 557557
Website
http://www.thekoyla.co.uk/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
Hythe Rd, Ashford, Kent TN25 6NH
Area
Ashford
Parking details
None
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Grill Chicken
Marinated in yoghurt and hearty spices for 24hrs. Serve with Pickled Onion, Onion Gel, Chicken sauce & onion Kachumber salad
- Half£16.75
- Full£25.50
Pork Chop£21.75
Marinated for 48hrs. serve with Pumpkin Puree, Apple Balsamic Gel, & Saag
Beef Ribeye£27.99
Chips/Creamy Mash, Tender stem Broccoli, Smoke Bone Marrow Beef Jus
Rack Of Lamb£22.50
Minted Yoghurt, Smashed Cucumber & Toasted Cumin Salad
Whole Grill Fish£29.99
Adv. Booking require min. 24hrs. Spiced Roasted Potatoes, Charred Tomato Salsa, Garlic Chilly & Caper Sauce
Mix Grill£35.50
Indulge in our delicious Mixed Grill, a perfect platter for those who appreciate a variety of flavours consisting of Chicken Tikka, Grilled Chicken, Lamb Chop, Paneer Tikka accompanied by Crispy Fries, Charred Tomato salsa, Mango Chutney, Apple Chutney & Onion Kachumber Salad.
Paneer Tikka (V)£14.75
Grilled cubes of marinated Paneer, Pepper & Onion offering a delightful vegetarian options that's rich in flavour served with Apple Chutney
Chicken Tikka£15.50
Tender pieces of marinated Chicken, Pepper & Onion grilled to perfection with aromatic spices served with Mango chutney & Onion Kachumber Salad

Curries

Goat Curry£16.50
Tender boneless goat meat marinated with a blend of traditional Nepalese spices, cooked in a The Koyla special garam masala & Asian herbs sauce
Chicken Curry£13.99
Tender boneless chicken meat marinated with a blend of traditional Nepalese spices, infused with the smoky essence of charcoal grilling, cooked in a rich tomato, onion, & rich aromatic spice gravy.
Fish Curry£14.75
Masala Coated & Deep-fried Fish, on the bed of Nepalese spices thick Gravy
Jumbo Prawn Curry£16.50
Chargrilled jumbo Prawn in Umami Rich Gravy
Chicken Korma£16.25
Chicken Korma is a rich and creamy mild dish that features succulent piece of chicken simmered in a fragrant sauce made with a blend of yoghurt, nuts, & aromatic spices.
Chicken Tikka Masala£16.25
This dish features marinated pieces of chicken that are charcoal grilled and then simmered in a rich creamy tomato sauce and typically flavoured with blend of spices & Nuts.
Vegetable Curry (V)£12.50
A hearty, comforting curry that showcase the best of the season’s produce, cooked in a fragrant spiced in onion and tomato base rich gravy.
Peas & Paneer Masala Curry (V)£14.99
This vibrant and spicy curry features the delightful combination of sweet green peas and soft paneer cheese cubes simmered in a flavourful spicy aromatic gravy.
Paneer Tikka Masala (V)£14.25
This curry features the delight of soft paneer cheese cubes in a rich creamy and mild gravy.
Soft Shell Crab Curry£15.75
Blend in Rich Umami Gravy tempered with fresh curry leaves.

Rice Roti & Naan

Plain Rice£4.50
Peas & Cumin Rice£5.75
Mushroom Rice£6.75
Egg Fried Rice£6.75
Tawa Roti£3.99
Lachha Paratha£5.50
Plain Naan£4.99
Garlic Naan£5.99

Side Dishes

Crispy Fries (V)£4.25
Spicy Baby Potatoes (V)£6.25
Creamy Mash (V)£6.25
Tarka Daal (V)£6.50
Tender stem Broccoli (V)£5.75
Saag Aalu (V)£6.25
Saag Paneer (V)£7.25
Aalu Gobi (V)£6.25
Onion Bhaji (V)£5.99

The Koyla’s Special Biryani

Chicken Biryani£18.00
This is flavourful rice dish that features tender pieces of chicken simmered with aromatic spices, herbs, served with chicken, rice & fried onions accompanied by cooling raita and mix kachumber salad.
Goat Biryani£20.00
Goat Biryani is a fragrant, flavourful rice dishes that features tender pieces of goat meat simmered with aromatic spices, herbs, served with fried onions accompanied by cooling raita and mix kachumber salad.
Vegetable Biryani (V)£15.00
Veg. Biryani is a vibrant and flavourful rice dish that celebrate the layers of fresh and seasonal vegetables, rice & fried onions accompanied by cooling raita and mix kachumber salad.

The Koyla’s Special Dishes

Nepali Thaali Set£30.00
Traditional Nepalese meal that is popular in Nepal. It consisting of variety of dishes served on a platter, typically including rice, vegetables, lentils, choice of curries (chicken/goat/veg.), yoghurt, charred tomato chutney, salads, rice cracker, ghee, & accompanied by mix kachumber salad.
Nepali Khaja Set£22.00
Traditional Nepalese lunch that is popular in Nepal. It is consisting of variety of dishes served on a platter, typically including fried Beaten Rice, Peanuts, Chicken Sekuwa, Aalu Dum, Charred tomato chutney, & mix Kachumber Salads.
Beef Short Ribs£25.00
Slow Cooked Tender Meat in Onion Base Gravy with the Hints of Nepalese Spices accompanied by onion kachumber salad.
Lamb Shank£24.00
Braised lamb shank in Nepalese spices & herbs from Himalayan region, cooked in its own rich sauce garnish with micro coriander & fried onion accompanied by onion kachumber salad.

What 9 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.2Service
3.8Ambience
3.9Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

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9 Reviews

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Richard
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food. Can’t wait to come back. I recommend the biryani.
The KoylaResponded on 1 March 2025
Thank you so much Richard for your wonderful 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you loved the food, especially the biryani. We can't wait to welcome you back soon! Your recommendation means a lot to us. See you again soon! 😊
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shaun
Kent1 review
2.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Valentine's 2025, only 3-course set price menu available (price bumped up for event), service was slow, took 20 minutes to order first drink and only got a waitress after walking up to reception to prompt them. Music was loud techno-pop, not appropriate for either romantic evening or Nepalese theme. Lighting was super bright spot lamps everywhere, like a jewellery store setting instead of intimate dining. Noticed other diners received the rice bowl accompaniment significantly later than meal, so I made a point of getting rice quickly after my meal was delivered - if one waitress cannot carry 2 meals and 2 bowls of rice together, use two people (there were plenty of staff standing at bar/reception). The Koyla was highly recommended by others so was really disappointed with our 'special' evening.
The KoylaResponded on 21 February 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback, and I’m truly sorry to hear about your experience on Valentine’s Day 2025. We aim to provide a memorable and enjoyable evening for our guests, and it’s clear we missed the mark this time. I apologize for the slow service, including the 20-minute wait to order your first drink. This is not the experience we want to provide, and I will address this with the team to improve responsiveness. I also regret the awkwardness you felt with the staff, and I’ll ensure better communication moving forward. The music and lighting issues are also noted. We truly value your feedback and apologize for not meeting your expectations. I hope you’ll consider giving us another chance in the future. Thank you again for your comments.
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Aimie
London1 review
2.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I made a reservation for Valentine's Day, but when we arrived, we were handed a 3-course set menu that wasn’t mentioned on their website when I booked. The prices were steep—£55 per person not including drinks—which felt especially unfair considering I usually spend much less. After checking the website, I saw the Valentine’s menu had been posted, but it didn’t indicate it was the only menu available that day, nor did it include any pricing details. The set menu offered only one vegetarian option for both the starter and main, and both contained paneer. The service was disappointingly slow; we waited an hour and a half for the starter and ended up spending around 3 hours in the restaurant. The waitstaff kept asking if we had ordered and how far along we were in the meal, which felt awkward as they should have known. Additionally, other tables seemed to get rice, but we didn’t, which might have been because it wasn’t included with the paneer dishes. While the food itself was good, by the time we ate, we were extremely hungry, which took away from the experience. My partner did not enjoy the techno music playing, as it clashed with the romantic atmosphere we were expecting. Despite our previous positive experiences, this visit has left us with a very sour impression, and we won’t be returning.
The KoylaResponded on 21 February 2025
Thank you for your feedback, and I’m truly sorry for the disappointing experience on Valentine’s Day. We should have communicated the 3-course set menu and pricing more clearly during your reservation, and I’ll ensure we update our website to avoid future confusion. I understand your frustration with the limited vegetarian options and the long wait for your meal. I also apologize for the rice issue and the music not matching the romantic atmosphere you expected. We’ll make sure to better align the ambiance in the future. While I’m glad you enjoyed the food, I regret that the overall experience wasn’t what you anticipated. We value your feedback and hope you’ll consider giving us another chance. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts.
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Amy
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Visited here on a Friday night, was extremely quiet, which I hope is because it is newly reopened. We ordered several starters between us: crispy cauliflower, momo's and chicken sekuwa. They were delicious and so very well portioned as we shared between 4. For main I had the chicken Biriyani and it came with the traditional pasty top, which it had been cooked within! It was delicious......so flavoursome without being overly spicy. My friends had the chicken tikka masala and again, really tasty but I would say it was a milder version of a "normal masala", so if you like things spicy, I would not order that. The menu is not extensive, which I like and all the rices, naan and other sides complimented the main dishes well. I cannot wait to come back here again.
The KoylaResponded on 5 February 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience with us. It's great to know that the starters, especially the crispy cauliflower, momos, & chicken sekuwa were a hit & well-portioned for sharing. We take pride in our every dishes, and we're glad our chicken biryani it met your expectations with its flavour and traditional presentation. Your feedback on the chicken tikka masala is appreciated; we aim to cater to a range of spice preference, and your insight help us improve. We're also pleased you found our menu to your liking and that you enjoyed the overall ambiance. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another memorable meal!
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Sara
London5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fantasic modern food, faultless appearance and taste. Love to go back.
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Tracy
Kent1 review
2.0
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Unfortunately we were disappointed with The Koyla. We had visited many times before and always recommended to friends but now that it has changed hands we will not revisit. The standard of the menu and the food has definitely gone downhill.
The KoylaResponded on 7 January 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us Tracy. We are truly sorry to hear that your recent experience at The Koyla did not meet your expectations. We deeply value your loyalty and appreciate the many visits you've made over the years. Since the change in ownership, we have made some adjustments, but we understand that change can sometimes affect the experience. We are committed to maintaining high standards and delivering excellent service and food, and it is concerning to hear that we have not lived up to this. We are working diligently to address the areas that need improvement. We would love to have the opportunity to welcome you back and restore your confidence in us. Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope to have the chance to serve you in the future.
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NAVIN
Kent1 review
5.0
Dined on 27 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brilliant experience , great staff , attentive and considerate . Food was delicious
The KoylaResponded on 31 December 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words Navin! We're thrilled to hear you had a brilliant experience with us. Our team always strives to provide excellent service, and we're glad you enjoyed the food as well. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Sharon
Kent1 review
5.0
Dined on 20 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first visit and will definitely not be our last. The food was absolutely delicious and the service excellent. We will be recommending to our friends.
The KoylaResponded on 31 December 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback Sharon! We're delighted to hear that you had such a memorable experience with us. It’s fantastic to know that the food and service made such an impact, and we truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation. We can't wait to welcome you back in 2025. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! See you soon!
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Julie
Kent2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is a fantastic, intimate place to eat. Beautiful food with fantastic service. Could not have asked for more. Would definitely return !
The KoylaResponded on 31 December 2024
Thank you for your amazing feedback Julie! We're so glad you enjoyed the intimate atmosphere, delicious food, and fantastic service. It's wonderful to hear that you had such a great experience, and we can’t wait to welcome you back. See you soon!
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FAQs

The Koyla offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01233 557557.

The Koyla is rated 4.3 stars by 9 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Hythe Rd, Ashford, Kent TN25 6NH

Additional information

Area
Ashford
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00–14:30 Bar Tue–Sun 12:00–21:00 Dinner Tue–Sun 17:00–21:00
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Nepalese, Indian, Vegetarian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
http://www.thekoyla.co.uk/
Phone number
01233 557557

The Koyla

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Additional information

Light Bites

Crispy Fried Chilly Garlic Prawn£8.75

Deep-Fried Soft-Shell Crab£9.99

Charcoal Grill Pork Skewers£8.50

Crispy Fried Cauliflower with Sweet & Tangy Sauce (V)£7.99

Cheesy Fries (V)£5.99

Aalu Dum (V)£6.25

Starter

Special Chicken/Pork Momo£7.75

Duck Breast£12.25

Hand Dive Scallops£12.25

Lamb Chop the Koyla Special£12.25

Chicken Sekuwa£8.99

Monk Fish£12.25

Black Lentils Fritters (V)£6.50

From the Grill

Grill Chicken

Pork Chop£21.75

Beef Ribeye£27.99

Rack Of Lamb£22.50

Whole Grill Fish£29.99

Mix Grill£35.50

Paneer Tikka (V)£14.75

Chicken Tikka£15.50

Curries

Goat Curry£16.50

Chicken Curry£13.99

Fish Curry£14.75

Jumbo Prawn Curry£16.50

Chicken Korma£16.25

Chicken Tikka Masala£16.25

Vegetable Curry (V)£12.50

Peas & Paneer Masala Curry (V)£14.99

Paneer Tikka Masala (V)£14.25

Soft Shell Crab Curry£15.75

Rice Roti & Naan

Plain Rice£4.50

Peas & Cumin Rice£5.75

Mushroom Rice£6.75

Egg Fried Rice£6.75

Tawa Roti£3.99

Lachha Paratha£5.50

Plain Naan£4.99

Garlic Naan£5.99

Side Dishes

Crispy Fries (V)£4.25

Spicy Baby Potatoes (V)£6.25

Creamy Mash (V)£6.25

Tarka Daal (V)£6.50

Tender stem Broccoli (V)£5.75

Saag Aalu (V)£6.25

Saag Paneer (V)£7.25

Aalu Gobi (V)£6.25

Onion Bhaji (V)£5.99

The Koyla’s Special Biryani

Chicken Biryani£18.00

Goat Biryani£20.00

Vegetable Biryani (V)£15.00

The Koyla’s Special Dishes

Nepali Thaali Set£30.00

Nepali Khaja Set£22.00

Beef Short Ribs£25.00

Lamb Shank£24.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

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