I've wanted to create a food tour of Thanet for a really long time, so here goes! I've split this into three parts, covering three fairly small towns in East Kent: Broadstairs, Margate, and Ramsgate.
So I lived in Ramsgate for most of my teenage years, and have discovered lots of great places there:
Kyoto Sushi & Grill - Recently re-opened, this is a family favourite. Authentic Japanese food, specialising in fresh fish, but catering to vegans and vegetarians too. I recommend the Wakame salad, sashimi sets, salmon teriyaki and black cod, but the specials are always delicious and worth trying.
26 Harbour Street Bar & Kitchen - The staff here are genuinely lovely and welcoming, and they've got everything from classic coffees to Kombucha. I love the brunch options, and the variety of dinner options, including meat substitutes like tempeh. They also host live music evenings which are a lot of fun.
Flavours by Kumar - This is an award-winning Indian restaurant, with traditional dishes alongside creative modern twists. I've celebrated several birthdays and events here, and I'm never disappointed. I usually go for a vegetarian Thali as you can choose what it includes. My favourites are the charcoal roasted aubergine mash and crispy fried okra with mango powder. The specials tend to be pigeon or other game, and in-between each course you are given small tasters and palate cleansers, which are always great.
The Surin - This Thai restaurant was one of the first we went to when we moved to Ramsgate, and it's brilliant. Specialising in Thai, Cambodian and Lao cuisine, the selection is huge. I love the steamed sea bass with lime juice, fragrant glass noodle salad and pad thai. Definitely a good option if you're trying to eat more plant-based, as their vegetarian options are delicious.
Ho Wong - This has been our favourite Chinese takeaway go-to for years, but you can sit and eat in the restaurant too. It's quite pricey so we have to wean ourselves off ordering so often... I always go for the fish fillets in a sticky garlic and chilli sauce because it's seriously spicy and flavourful. The pork dumplings and chicken wings are also addictive. I've genuinely not found anywhere that beats this place!
Sorbetto - Literally seconds away from the beach, this icecream parlour is a must-try. Watermelon, Turkish Delight and Salted Caramel are my favourite flavours, but they introduce new ones often.
Vinylhead, Corby's tearoom and Homefront - If you're after tea and cake, these are my suggestions. Vinylhead is a record store which serves homemade cakes and lunch options too. Corby's tearoom always has loads of cake options and is a lovely place to meet with friends for a quiet afternoon. Homefront is a new discovery, and arguably the most interesting. The decor is war-time themed, with a wireless, tea cosies and the staff dressed in old fashioned aprons.
I'm yet to try Magnolia (a little Italian restaurant), but it's been highly raved about by my parents so I'll be giving them a visit soon.
A quick note to say that our beloved Belgian Bar in Ramsgate is closing down, which is a shame. We loved it there as we could bring our dogs with us, and they served pizza until the early hours of the morning - perfect for ending the night after drinks with friends. Hopefully they are able to get going again at some point, and until then, I'm definitely going to try and support local businesses as much as possible.
So I lived in Ramsgate for most of my teenage years, and have discovered lots of great places there:
Kyoto Sushi & Grill - Recently re-opened, this is a family favourite. Authentic Japanese food, specialising in fresh fish, but catering to vegans and vegetarians too. I recommend the Wakame salad, sashimi sets, salmon teriyaki and black cod, but the specials are always delicious and worth trying.
26 Harbour Street Bar & Kitchen - The staff here are genuinely lovely and welcoming, and they've got everything from classic coffees to Kombucha. I love the brunch options, and the variety of dinner options, including meat substitutes like tempeh. They also host live music evenings which are a lot of fun.
Flavours by Kumar - This is an award-winning Indian restaurant, with traditional dishes alongside creative modern twists. I've celebrated several birthdays and events here, and I'm never disappointed. I usually go for a vegetarian Thali as you can choose what it includes. My favourites are the charcoal roasted aubergine mash and crispy fried okra with mango powder. The specials tend to be pigeon or other game, and in-between each course you are given small tasters and palate cleansers, which are always great.
The Surin - This Thai restaurant was one of the first we went to when we moved to Ramsgate, and it's brilliant. Specialising in Thai, Cambodian and Lao cuisine, the selection is huge. I love the steamed sea bass with lime juice, fragrant glass noodle salad and pad thai. Definitely a good option if you're trying to eat more plant-based, as their vegetarian options are delicious.
Ho Wong - This has been our favourite Chinese takeaway go-to for years, but you can sit and eat in the restaurant too. It's quite pricey so we have to wean ourselves off ordering so often... I always go for the fish fillets in a sticky garlic and chilli sauce because it's seriously spicy and flavourful. The pork dumplings and chicken wings are also addictive. I've genuinely not found anywhere that beats this place!
Sorbetto - Literally seconds away from the beach, this icecream parlour is a must-try. Watermelon, Turkish Delight and Salted Caramel are my favourite flavours, but they introduce new ones often.
Vinylhead, Corby's tearoom and Homefront - If you're after tea and cake, these are my suggestions. Vinylhead is a record store which serves homemade cakes and lunch options too. Corby's tearoom always has loads of cake options and is a lovely place to meet with friends for a quiet afternoon. Homefront is a new discovery, and arguably the most interesting. The decor is war-time themed, with a wireless, tea cosies and the staff dressed in old fashioned aprons.
I'm yet to try Magnolia (a little Italian restaurant), but it's been highly raved about by my parents so I'll be giving them a visit soon.
A quick note to say that our beloved Belgian Bar in Ramsgate is closing down, which is a shame. We loved it there as we could bring our dogs with us, and they served pizza until the early hours of the morning - perfect for ending the night after drinks with friends. Hopefully they are able to get going again at some point, and until then, I'm definitely going to try and support local businesses as much as possible.
Stay tuned for part 2 & 3 of my Thanet food guide!
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