Restaurants

The Gurkha Palace

The Chequers Inn, 34 The Green, Horspath, Oxford, OX33 1RP, GB

Rating: 4.7 ★ (296 ratings)

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The Gurkha Palace, nestled in Horspath village on the outskirts of Oxford, offers a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere for diners seeking an authentic culinary experience. The restaurant is known for its excellent service and aims to transport guests to Nepal, the land of the world's highest mountains. With comfortable dining, complimentary Wi-Fi, and convenient parking, it provides a relaxed setting perfect for an enjoyable evening out.

Guests can savour a rich selection of authentic Nepalese and Indian cuisine, crafted with fresh ingredients, herbs, and spices. Popular Nepalese specialities include delicious homemade Momos, available with vegetable or lamb fillings, alongside distinctive Gurkha Palace Specials like Malabar Chicken and Gorkhali Lamb. The menu also features an array of classic Indian dishes, from the mild and creamy Korma to the spicy Madras, ensuring a choice for every palate.

This popular restaurant is ideal for those craving genuine subcontinental flavours, suiting various occasions from casual weeknight meals to special family gatherings. Its inviting ambience makes it a fine choice for weekend treats or Bank Holiday dining, with the added convenience of takeaway and home delivery services for a relaxed evening in.

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Location

Opening Hours

Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM; Wednesday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM; Thursday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM; Friday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM; Saturday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM

Contact

+44 1865 922666

Comments

Martin Neale
22 Jun 2026
5.0 ★
Despite having similar restaurants closer to home we now travel to the Gurkha Palace.
The food is always on point and the owners and staff are extremely friendly.
Piro lamb is my choice for a spicy dish and have it regularly.
On Sundays they offer the BEST buffet with various dishes including a hot dish which is normally missing in other restaurants buffets.
S Ghosal
21 Jun 2026
5.0 ★
What wonderful hosts they were (Kavita and young man who served us) as well recall our visit last Sunday almost before they were about to close. In spite of the fact that we arrived there late, looking for a place to eat at on our way back home to London, they were kind and welcoming. The place had a calm, neat and tidy ambience. The food was very tasty. Loved the momos and the indo-chinese noodle preparation. We would love to visit again to try more of the authentic Indian and Nepalese cuisine with our family. It was also wonderful getting to know and speaking with Kavita. We appreciate her amazing hospitality. Hope to visit again at some point of time soon.
Emily whick
17 Jun 2026
5.0 ★
Our go to Indian restaurant and for good reason. Best Indian in Oxford 100% recommend ! The food is always incredible, especially the curries and paneer, and the staff are genuinely some of the friendliest people you’ll meet. We’ve been coming here regularly and it’s consistently excellent. Highly recommend!
Monika Mumonthebrink
17 Mar 2026
5.0 ★
We enjoyed their Sunday all you can eat buffet. Lovely food, lovely staff. We were made to feel very welcome and very relaxed.
As it was Mother's Day I got a little, very thoughtful gift when we left.
Though the selection was not big, everything was very tasty, not over salted or over spiced. The flavours came out beautifully, even in the hot spicy dishes.
Very reasonably priced. Will return again!
Peter Brighton
11 Mar 2026
5.0 ★
Absolutely fantastic food.
The lamb and the chicken were amazing.
Free veg dish.
Service was great.
Brilliant experience.
Six stars.
Jack Mead
7 Mar 2026
5.0 ★
I ate here last night (group of 5 of us) and we had a completely delicious meal!

From the delicate onion bhajis to the rich, fiery, lamb dish we tried, I can honestly say everything we had was beautifully spiced and flavoured.

The manager was also really friendly and warm, and we are now concocting our next excuse to come back…

Top, top place.
Alok Sonthalia
24 Feb 2026
4.0 ★
The restaurant is on outskirts of Oxford. The map does mention Inn as the address and the entry for restaurant is through the bar. The owners are Nepalese and are very welcoming and courteous. We visited on Friday evening. Seems to be very busy for delivery orders. We had to wait for 35 to 45 mins for main course. Food is nice. Presentation is good. Hygiene is very well maintained. Do recommend to visit for genuine South East Asian food. Grill and curry items are a must try.
H M
28 Jan 2026
5.0 ★
Utterly tasty curries. Had the buffet . Selection of lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes, with fresh naan and rice. Kept going back for more. Would recommend.
Francesca Dean
25 Jan 2026
5.0 ★
First time having a meal here, definitely won’t be the last. A fantastic welcome by all staff, really went above and beyond as it was my mum in laws 85 birthday. They gave us a free starter to share and at the end of the meal bought out a desert with a candle for my mum in law, all singing happy birthday. Staff were so welcoming and friendly. The food was amazing, the best Indian meal we’ve had in a long time. Thank you to all staff and compliments to the chef/chefs 👌
Ray Johnson
13 Jan 2026
5.0 ★
Just had a fantastic meal at the Gurkha Palace. If you plan to visit look out for the Cheques pub, the restaurant is in the rear part of the building. I can’t understand why it wasn’t busier (Thursday night). Parking is easy and there were lots of tables free. I’m sure if it was busy I would have scored them 5 for atmosphere.

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