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Asian fine dining reimagined with vibrant flavours and heartfelt hospitality
Opening Hours
Lunch 12 to 3pm Monday to Friday | Dinner 6 to 10pm Tuesday to Saturday
Saturday Lunch 11am to 4pm | Sunday Lunch 12pm to 5pm

Award-winning and family-owned, Kumquat is where Michelin-level cooking meets genuine Hong Kong hospitality.
Discover a modern spin on vibrant Asian flavours, crafted cocktails, and an atmosphere made for connection.
Fine dining without the formality, making every visit unforgettable.

We are honoured to announce we are the winners of three national restaurant awards -
Asian Fusion Restaurant of the Year
Our chef Alex is Regional Winner for London and The Southeast at The Asian and Oriental Chef of the Year Awards
And we have been named in the Top 100 Asian Restaurants in The UK

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We are very humbled by these prestigious awards and we will work hard to ensure we not only maintain, but strive to improve on our standards.

We would like to thank all our customers old and new for allowing us to cook and serve you,  without you these awards will not be possible.

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Why Kumquat?

Kumquat is an award-winning, family-owned modern Asian restaurant redefining dining in Tunbridge Wells. Founded and led by Chef Patron Alex Boyd and his wife Virginia, the restaurant brings together Alex’s 30-year Michelin-level career across London, Hong Kong and world-class hotels with Virginia’s deep-rooted heritage in Hong Kong’s restaurant culture.
Together, they combine refined culinary craft and authentic cultural hospitality to create menus that celebrate vibrant Asian flavours with a contemporary twist, paired with crafted cocktails, in an atmosphere designed for connection and discovery.
Unlike traditional Asian eateries or generic fusion concepts, Kumquat offers a rare blend of technical precision, creativity and warmth. Delivering fine dining without the formality. Every visit promises the artistry of Michelin kitchens with the genuine welcome of family hospitality, making every occasion unforgettable.

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