Harden's survey result
Summary
“A great addition to Harrogate” courtesy of Bradford-born Varun Kanna, who took over the space above Sukhothai in 2024, striking out on his own after a tutelage that included a stint at the famed Restaurant Sat Bains. The “food is unique with British produce, but having an Asian twist from Japan and India”, whether you go for the £32, three-course weekday set lunch or “very memorable” £85 per person tasting menu taking in the likes of crab curry and wagyu beef, and leaving diners – even “a couple who treat The Fat Duck as their local” – “full of praise”.
Summary
Launched in early 2024 above Sukhothai, an “ambitious newcomer” from young chef Varun Khanna (ex-of Sat Bains’ acclaimed venue in Nottingham), whose Asian background inflects this high-end British fine-diner; by early reports, “the food is really good, the tasting menu is excellent and the lunchtime menu is an absolute bargain” (three courses for £29).
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Cheltenham Crescent, Harrogate, HG1 1DQ
Rhubarb Restaurant Diner Reviews
"3rd Visit. Restaurant was busy. The atmosphere was electric. Cocktails to start was great. Wine list is in depth and food just gets better every time. Served by the chefs, explained at the table. Interesting flavours and complex ingredients. I love this place"
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £30.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
Cheltenham Crescent, Harrogate, HG1 1DQ
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑6 pm |
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