The Best Restaurants in Caring, Kent, United Kingdom (2025)

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Thai Basil UK

Unit 3a, Singleton Centre, Hoxton Cl, Ashford TN23 5GR, UK

4.9 (228 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01233 543763

“Had an amazing dining experience at Thai basil. The Pad Thai was perfectly balanced. Great service, fresh ingredients, and authentic Thai flavours—can’t wait to come back!””

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6 months ago
4.0

This is a little gem and definitely the best Thai food in Canterbury and Ashford. The restaurant was really quiet when I visited and so I can't really say it has an atmosphere, but the decor is nice, modern and tastefully done. I ordered from the lunchtime menu which is great value for money, especially as you get a starter and rice included. All in all a great place and I will definitely be going back in the very near future. I took a ⭐ off the food score because for me, it was a little too salty. Other than that it was lovely.

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5 months ago
5.0

What a lovely little place! Booked a table with ease most likely not required of a weekday evening which was our experience. Upon arrival greeted and seated with choice there was about half of tables occupied. Drinks menus supplied first and we chose a cocktail and beer each. Delicious cocktails and fast service. Once drinks were taken we were given food menu's and spoilt for choice. Having both been to Thailand and enjoy the variation of food we felt spoilt for choice. We chose two dishes to share one being a curry we opted for the jungle curry and a chicken because you dish with fresh vegetables. We selected a vermicelli noodle dish to accompany this as we saw it on another table being served and were not disappointed with our choices. Food potions are generous and more than enough share. We also chose tom yum soup and sweetcorn fritters which are a favourite of ours. We had no complaints about the food and loved how fresh and tender the meat was in all the dishes. Having limited options for thai and Asian food in Ashford this place is a hidden little gem out of town. It's most certainly worth a visit and we shall be back. The dishes were not overly spicy and I would say are pallet accessible for people who cannot or do not like spicy food. We spoke with the lovely waiters who were just the nicest of people with smiles and lovely communication. It's very clear that they enjoy working there. We asked if on our next visit would it be possible to request our dishes a little more spicy which they said wouldn't be a problem. We both love spicy food on occasion and recall enjoyable experiences from our visits to Thailand. I love pad preaw wan which is a sweet and sour style dish which we didn't get as I wanted to try other dishes. The Tom Yum soup was one of the nicest I've had not too spicy and full of rich flavour it's most certainly not something that's made from a packet obviously but as a traditional soup dish goes it's typically made and served in a big pot. The flavour was really enjoyable. We most certainly over ordered but we did manage to eat almost everything. Having lived in London and being spoilt for choice it's great to start seeing good authentic and great quality restaurants pop up around Ashford now. Parking wise there's a few spots outside and more a short walk away which was free. The toilets were spotless and had accessible facilities including wheelchair and parents facilities. This venue is accessible for wheelchairs and those who may have mobility issues as it's step free including in all areas of the restaurant. Service was fast and all dishes were served with warm plates. The attention to detail wasn't missed the cutlery and service ware was beautiful and very elegant. I don't typically do in-depth reviews but feel this place has given a lot of thought and deserves it. We have also tried their order and delivery service before we decided to visit the restaurant. We enjoyed it and think their dishes travelled well but you cannot beat an in-dining experience. Most certainly worth a date night, celebration or just evening out. Food price wise I would say value for money and not expensive. £10-12 a dish and fish dishes around £14-15 I was impressed with the value.

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3 months ago
5.0

First time visiting Thai Basil to celebrate my spouse's birthday, and we were pleasantly surprised with the quality of food and service received. We were able to get gluten-free options from the menu, which was a huge relief. The food was tasty and the portions generous. I hope they keep up the standards as this will attract a lot of repeat customers. We will definitely be going back to try some other dishes on the menu that looked interesting.

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9 months ago
5.0

We took my Mum out for Mother's day. The service was second to none and the food was incredible. Full of flavours like a party in your mouth. They were really accommodating. We will definitely be back!!

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Parking Options:

Free Parking Lot

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Singleton Fish Bar – 12 m away
  • Singleton Health Centre – 42 m away
  • Singleton Barn – 134 m away
  • Singleton Post Office – 22 m away
  • Margetts & Associates Veterinary Surgeons – 40 m away
The Koyla

The Courtyard, Mersham Le Hatch, Hythe Rd, Ashford TN25 6NH, UK

4.8 (195 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01233 557557

“A pristine fine dining restaurant with a warm welcome and relaxing atmosphere. The staff are attentive and the food which is beautifully presented is absolutely delicious. Would highly recommend and will certainly be returning.”

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Parking Options:

Free Parking Lot

Nearby Landmarks:

  • The Secret Garden – 27 m away
  • Kent Cookery School – 26 m away
  • Hatch Park – 345 m away
  • Terri Gilham Hair Spa – 186 m away
  • The Secret Retreat Day Spa – 186 m away
Old Mill

Mill Lane, Kennington, Ashford TN25 4DZ, UK

4.5 (1532 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01233 661000

“The first time I've been here in a few years ,it was ok. The food was abit pricey and I wasn't a fan of the chips because they seem like they were cooked in a fryer? (tasted fatty) but were ok . Unfortunately the 2 puddings I wanted to try (my 1st and 2nd choice, not 2 puddings at once) they were out of ,and I'm not a fan of nuts , so I missed out on the brownie . But my friends had it and it looked lovely (if you like nuts), the tart ta tan also looked lovely but I had eaten too much to fit that in by that point. What I didn't realise was the nachos (specials menu) was a sharer ....but me being me , I ate it all to myself . The cocktails looked good too 👌 Plenty of parking, nice outside area and toilets were clean and nice”

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Parking Options:

Free Parking Lot Free Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Ashford Hockey Club – 322 m away
  • Kennington Hall – 333 m away
The Plough Inn, Stalisfield

Stalisfield Rd, Faversham ME13 0HY, UK

4.6 (451 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01795 890256

“Outstanding venue! Excellent value for our accommodation because it was out of season and they’re looking to build trade. We didn’t eat there because although the food looked to be high quality it was unaffordable, given that the variety of food on offer was no different from the normal pub offer. For example, four small portions of bread cost £4.50, yet when I bought a whole loaf it was £4.00. Porridge alone for breakfast would have cost £6.00! Fortunately we had taken our own food to support my dietary requirements.”

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Parking Options:

Free Parking Lot Free Street Parking
Rose & Crown - Mundy Bois

Mundy Bois Road, Mundy, Bois near, Pluckley, Ashford TN27 0ST, UK

4.7 (509 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01233 840048

“This is quite possibly one of the best pubs for food and service that I have ever been to. I was amazed not only by the quality of the food but also by how wonderful the staff were. My wife and I live in Dubai, where food and service are second to none and we were hoping for a good meal in a nice spot with a friendly welcome. Rose & Crown not only delivered that but completely exceeded our expectations. One of the best in Kent for sure 👍”

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Parking Options:

Free Parking Lot Free Street Parking
Stubbs Restaurant

Canterbury Rd, Kennington, Ashford TN25 4DU, UK

4.7 (804 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01233 666111

“We ate here for the first time today and it was absolutely amazing! Everything we tried tasted perfectly balanced and packed with flavour. This is our new favourite restaurant in Ashford by far and we will definitely return soon!”

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Parking Options:

Free Parking Lot Free Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • The Grange Ashford – 66 m away
  • Conningbrook - Ashford – 311 m away
  • Ashford Hockey Club – 415 m away
  • The Spearpoint Pavilion – 406 m away
  • Redrow - Crown Hill View – 380 m away
B-Road at The Stag

The Stag, Canterbury Rd, Challock, Ashford TN25 4BB, UK

4.6 (246 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01233 746956

“Such a cool venue! As someone car obsessed this is an awesome spot. But the food… I spoke to one of the young chefs and his passion for food was amazing. He was telling me about creating this bhaji scotch egg. Which was insane! Will definitely be back. Lovely & friendly team who are super helpful too. Highly recommend.”

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Parking Options:

Free Parking Lot Free Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Crossroads Motors – 41 m away
  • The Barn Shop – 282 m away
  • Challock Village Hall – 351 m away
  • THE STAG – 28 m away
Wheel Inn

Westwell, Ashford TN25 4LQ, UK

4.5 (193 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01233 713197

“This is how pubs should be. The staff were attentive and the atmosphere incredible. To top it all off we have never been made to feel so welcome in a pub on our first visit and that includes the varied yet all pleasant clientele input.”

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Trattoria Romana

32 Bank St, Ashford TN23 1BA, UK

4.7 (362 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01233 638033

“Brilliant service and amazing quality produce. The lunch set menu is a steal for the quality of food offered here. We were looked after very well and the place was quite clean. The Italian vegetarian options were offered well and enjoyed the lasagne. The wine option by glasses could cover quite a bit more options, that was the only blip. Other than that, everything was fab!”

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Parking Options:

Free Parking Lot Paid Parking Lot

Nearby Landmarks:

  • County Square Shopping Centre – 91 m away
  • India House – 23 m away
  • Aspendos Ashford – 28 m away
  • Subway – 72 m away
  • Gurkha Villa – 20 m away
The Flying Horse Boughton Aluph

Wye Rd, Boughton Lees, Ashford TN25 4HH, UK

4.4 (653 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01233 620914

“Lovely pub, great selection of drinks. Had an omlette and was generous and very well cooked and tasted great. Can get busy so book in advance otherwise you might not be able to get a table....”

Dine-In Reservable Serves Breakfast Serves Lunch Serves Dinner Serves Beer Serves Wine Outdoor Seating Children's Menu Dog Friendly Restroom Good for Groups Good for Children Desserts Coffee

Parking Options:

Free Parking Lot Free Street Parking
Hare & Hounds

Maidstone Road, Ashford TN25 4NR, UK

4.4 (206 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01233 621760

“Delicious lunch, dog friendly, lovely staff. We are coming back for Sunday lunch. Book in advance x”

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Parking Options:

Free Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Colin Batt Removals & Storage – 392 m away
  • DGR Surfaces – 372 m away

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