The Silk Road Restaurant was opened in November 2000 by Teresa Haskell who, having managed a successful Turkish restaurant in London for a number of years, decided to return to Sussex and open one for herself. A restaurant that creates delicious and freshly prepared authentic cuisine from chosen countries along the old Silk Road Caravan Route - a breathtaking backdrop for your taste experience. In the Sultan's Palace Bar Lounge, you may choose an exclusive cocktail, relax and absorb the atmosphere whilst reading the intoxicating menu of mixed delights.The old Silk Road provided the theme - an ancient network of several thousand miles of trading routes that criss-crossed a dozen countries, bringing silk and spices to the West and taking Christianity to the East. It's this vast canvas that allows the Restaurant to make use of a wide variety of cuisines and types of entertainment, and still be within its theme. The Restaurant is, therefore, best described as Turkish with Mediterranean and Middle Eastern influences.Everything is presented beautifully - a different antique plate for each guest, together with old silver and bone handled cutlery - all laid upon woven table cloths that resemble faded Turkish carpets.Weekend entertainment is just as unique as everything else at The Silk Road - with male and female belly dancers or a six piece Brazilian and Latin jazz band - as examples. Capacity is around 60 seated or 80 buffet style, leaving room for a dance floor! Altogether The Silk Road Restaurant is a memorable experience and also terrific value for money and whether you are looking for a quiet, romantic dinner for two in the week, or something more lively and exciting at the weekend, this restaurant has to be on your must visit list. They have managed to create quite a reputation in Sussex that is proving very hard to follow