What a disappointment. It's as if the time stood still, and they are still stuck in the early 90s. Dated decor, typically boring menu and tired staff while the prices rival fine dining establishments. It is a common misconception that they are cheap, with expensive prices for mediocre, tasteless food. What a con! And to top it all, there was no ambience with an empty room throughout the evening, making us feel conscious of the staff hanging in the corner.
Susmita Mukherjee
NOT A BENGALI restaurant, yet a friendly regular British food joint. I didn't enjoy the bland food but I understand that the flavours were altered for Western palates. Why I am writing this review is because we had really gone all that way for a Bengali restaurant and there was nothing Bengali about the food. Not the South Indian papad (Bengalis have a whole range of fried foods), not the dry powered spices packed rice passed off as Biryani (not even Hyderabadi biryani), surely not the saag paneer (cottage cheese in spinach) which is a traditional north Indian dish but has a lot more character than just cottage cheese pieces tossed about in spinach lumps or stuffed parantha (another North Indian - not the mix vegetable stuffed parantha though). Even though all the food we had, along with the options on menu, are 'Indian', none of it was made very well.I understand that the restaurant is at the heart of the local community here and I hope the management chooses a more sensitive and authentic naming convention, along with a much-needed overhaul of the kitchen.
sintillate5
So iv been here a few times now and iv got to say the food it’s very very good. The restaurant is nice and dark lovely friendly atmosphere service is really good and the owner is really friendly. I would definitely recommend to go you wont be disappointed AMAZING indian food.
Lionking14
Great food, good atmosphere, impeccable service with a smile...will be coming back for sure as soon as possible. Thank you
kellymQ9637LH
Back in the area after leaving 6 years ago and it didn't disappoint, great food as always, was lovely to see some of the same staff still there too
Denise Creed
Lovely food great staff really helpful and friendly. Definitely recommend one of the best Indian Restaurants around
Sharon Bird
I have walked past this Indian restaurant many times and have never thought to go in mainly because it looks quite dark and is sandwiched between a fish and chip shop and another nice restaurant with outside dining covered in by awnings.However my husband and I had been for a drink in a local pub and were hungry so we decided to see if it was open. It looked closed as it was dark inside. A gentleman opened the door for us and showed us to a table. Then the waiters took over and gave a first class service. They were extremely attentive without being annoying. We didn't have to wait for anything...they were well on the ball. It filled up very quickly so we knew this was a little gem in Chislehurst to eat. The food was amazingly authentic and very tasty. I wanted more but was too full to finish so we took home what we left for a midnight snack!!We will definitely return to this great restaurant that isn't full of bling, fancy lighting or fancy decor, but is clean, tidy and basic but full of charming waiters, a relaxing atmosphere and fantastic food. Nice one Shaon. See you again soon.
SHUMON AHMED
oWe had a great evening. everything was lovely. Great prices and all the ingredients are fresh and well cooked. Lovely atmosphere, clean and all the people working were friendly. We will go aga soon.
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I went to this restaurant last December and this is the BEST INDIAN IN CHISLEHURST! I ordered a vegetable thali costing me £13.50. And separate paratha £3.50. It tasted really delicious and full of flavour like they cooked this food with so much love it tastes so perfect. This is great quality for just cheap bucks. Let the memorable photos speak for the experiences. Thank you Shaon for a fantastic night and hope to come back soon.
Went with my partner after reading the good reviews and we definitely made a very good choice.Food was really tasty chicken was like butter I had a chicken shashlik my partner had chicken jalfrazi Nan bread was so fresh as well as all the side dishes plus they had a very good wine menu.Service was really good and very friendly restaurant had low lighting and that made the ambiance even better*definitely recommend *
Sean Lynch
We booked here on a whim a few days ago and I have to say, it was one of the best Indian meals I have ever eaten.The staff made both me and my partner Curries that weren't on the menu, my word were they delicious.We were in there a long time chatting and really enjoying ourselves. Our waiter was glorious, attentive and kind.Go here, you won't regret it.Edit, went back for new years eve meal - despite being the busiest restaurant I have ever been in, the service and food was impeccable. Cannot fault these guys.Vegetarian options: They made us a Paneer Vindaloo and a Paneer tikka massala.
Sars
Been here a couple of times now. Food is quite bland and dry. Very dry, tough chicken. Quite expensive too for a basic curry. Pleasant, attentive staff though.
Matija Sekulić
We came in for our reservation at 8:30, when they told us to come back in 20 minutes. When we came back, they told us they can’t get the people off of our table, no explanation whatsoever. We were basically just turned down at the door after talking to them and booking our tables in advance. Absolutely shocking. We went there many times, and this was just unacceptable. 100% not coming back.
Steve Reynolds
Nice friendly clean restaurant and with excellent service. The food however was bland and below average, which was disappointing bearing in mind the high end prices.
Absolutely ruined Xmas eve.So so so bad.
What a disappointment. It's as if the time stood still, and they are still stuck in the early 90s. Dated decor, typically boring menu and tired staff while the prices rival fine dining establishments. It is a common misconception that they are cheap, with expensive prices for mediocre, tasteless food. What a con! And to top it all, there was no ambience with an empty room throughout the evening, making us feel conscious of the staff hanging in the corner.
NOT A BENGALI restaurant, yet a friendly regular British food joint. I didn't enjoy the bland food but I understand that the flavours were altered for Western palates. Why I am writing this review is because we had really gone all that way for a Bengali restaurant and there was nothing Bengali about the food. Not the South Indian papad (Bengalis have a whole range of fried foods), not the dry powered spices packed rice passed off as Biryani (not even Hyderabadi biryani), surely not the saag paneer (cottage cheese in spinach) which is a traditional north Indian dish but has a lot more character than just cottage cheese pieces tossed about in spinach lumps or stuffed parantha (another North Indian - not the mix vegetable stuffed parantha though). Even though all the food we had, along with the options on menu, are 'Indian', none of it was made very well.I understand that the restaurant is at the heart of the local community here and I hope the management chooses a more sensitive and authentic naming convention, along with a much-needed overhaul of the kitchen.
So iv been here a few times now and iv got to say the food it’s very very good. The restaurant is nice and dark lovely friendly atmosphere service is really good and the owner is really friendly. I would definitely recommend to go you wont be disappointed AMAZING indian food.
Great food, good atmosphere, impeccable service with a smile...will be coming back for sure as soon as possible. Thank you
Back in the area after leaving 6 years ago and it didn't disappoint, great food as always, was lovely to see some of the same staff still there too
Lovely food great staff really helpful and friendly. Definitely recommend one of the best Indian Restaurants around
I have walked past this Indian restaurant many times and have never thought to go in mainly because it looks quite dark and is sandwiched between a fish and chip shop and another nice restaurant with outside dining covered in by awnings.However my husband and I had been for a drink in a local pub and were hungry so we decided to see if it was open. It looked closed as it was dark inside. A gentleman opened the door for us and showed us to a table. Then the waiters took over and gave a first class service. They were extremely attentive without being annoying. We didn't have to wait for anything...they were well on the ball. It filled up very quickly so we knew this was a little gem in Chislehurst to eat. The food was amazingly authentic and very tasty. I wanted more but was too full to finish so we took home what we left for a midnight snack!!We will definitely return to this great restaurant that isn't full of bling, fancy lighting or fancy decor, but is clean, tidy and basic but full of charming waiters, a relaxing atmosphere and fantastic food. Nice one Shaon. See you again soon.
oWe had a great evening. everything was lovely. Great prices and all the ingredients are fresh and well cooked. Lovely atmosphere, clean and all the people working were friendly. We will go aga soon.
I went to this restaurant last December and this is the BEST INDIAN IN CHISLEHURST! I ordered a vegetable thali costing me £13.50. And separate paratha £3.50. It tasted really delicious and full of flavour like they cooked this food with so much love it tastes so perfect. This is great quality for just cheap bucks. Let the memorable photos speak for the experiences. Thank you Shaon for a fantastic night and hope to come back soon.
Restaurantji Recommends
Went with my partner after reading the good reviews and we definitely made a very good choice.Food was really tasty chicken was like butter I had a chicken shashlik my partner had chicken jalfrazi Nan bread was so fresh as well as all the side dishes plus they had a very good wine menu.Service was really good and very friendly restaurant had low lighting and that made the ambiance even better*definitely recommend *
We booked here on a whim a few days ago and I have to say, it was one of the best Indian meals I have ever eaten.The staff made both me and my partner Curries that weren't on the menu, my word were they delicious.We were in there a long time chatting and really enjoying ourselves. Our waiter was glorious, attentive and kind.Go here, you won't regret it.Edit, went back for new years eve meal - despite being the busiest restaurant I have ever been in, the service and food was impeccable. Cannot fault these guys.Vegetarian options: They made us a Paneer Vindaloo and a Paneer tikka massala.
Been here a couple of times now. Food is quite bland and dry. Very dry, tough chicken. Quite expensive too for a basic curry. Pleasant, attentive staff though.
We came in for our reservation at 8:30, when they told us to come back in 20 minutes. When we came back, they told us they can’t get the people off of our table, no explanation whatsoever. We were basically just turned down at the door after talking to them and booking our tables in advance. Absolutely shocking. We went there many times, and this was just unacceptable. 100% not coming back.
Nice friendly clean restaurant and with excellent service. The food however was bland and below average, which was disappointing bearing in mind the high end prices.