Discover Gurkha’s: A flavourful, family-run favourite

For nearly three decades, Gurkha's has been serving up delicious Nepalese and Indian favourites - like momos and curries - with the kind of warm, welcoming service that makes you feel right at home. 

Gurkha’s was the deserving winner of ‘Best restaurant’ at the 2024 Mayor’s Business Awards. Now, proud owner Bal Jung Aryal and his team are one of the six local business faces featured in this year’s Discover Lewisham summer campaign – reminding people to support our fantastic local businesses and explore what Lewisham has to offer.

The restaurant has always been a family affair, with Bal’s brother working alongside him for 20 years, and even Bal’s two children getting involved in the evenings after school.  

Bal, owner and operator of Gurkha’s Restaurant, said: 

“We treat all our customers and guests like family members. We’re bringing the community together with good food and good value.  Winning the award has been good, our customers regularly come in and say we deserve to win the award. We’re glad the hard work we do for the community and for local charities has been recognised.”  

Just as they treat their guests like family members, they do so with their staff, with some staff having worked with Bal for nearly 15 years, ensuring consistency and quality over the last 20 years.  

Bal adds,

“We were so excited to be recognised as the Best Restaurant at the Mayor of Lewisham Business Awards. This achievement would not have been possible without the community’s unwavering support over the years. The entire Gurkha's team wishes to express our deepest appreciation.” 

As one happy customer review on their website puts it –

“Nice atmosphere, good service, delicious food and pretty cheap. What else can you ask for?"

• address: Gurkha Cuisine, 67 Sydenham Road, Sydenham SE26 5UA 
• website: gurkhacuisine.com 
• social media: Instagram