Top notch food. Place is always busy which is great indication of its local reputation.read more

A great classic curry with good service. Always busy.read more

Went here last time I was home with my parents. I love Indian food and this restaurant on Plaistow…read moreLane in Sundridge Park is new so it's got really high standards still. The staff here are really great and they know how to impress you so it's worth a visit if you get a chance. Very contemporary!

Great place to hang out, to have a business meeting or to spend some quality time with the loves…read moreones. Been here already few times and I couldnt think of something bad to say about this place. The food is always nice, warm and fresh, the drinks are high quality as well as the service. The staff are polite, kind and welcoming. Last but not least, the prices are affordable, nothing really I cant handle.

Indian Essence is owned by Atul Kochhar and Jitindar Singh. The restaurant is a nice decent size…read moreand nice tableclothed tables not to near each other. They use quality local produced and seasonal ingredients and highest quality spices. There dishes are exquisite and presented really well. They even have take away service available which they deliver in special boxes ready to be collected or delivered to your door within 45 mins. The chefs can also tailor make any special dish that you crave with your preferred level if spice or your desired ingredients. They also can offer catering for your special events from canapés to a full meal. for an extra special occasion add a touch of luxury with one of the talented in house chefs create an authentic and unique meal right there in the comfort of your own home.

Always a great experience.. Good genuine Indian cuisine in UK…read more. Keep it up and good luck !!

Quite possibly the best indian food i've eaten, very friendly staff, quick and delicious food.read more

Absolutely delicious dinner!…read more We made reservations online about 2 months ago. 5:15 dinner worked well for us since we had a show at 7. We checked in on the lady with the tablet on the right side of the entrance. The left side is for walk ins. Super long line even at 5pm. But they were handing out small glasses of chai and something else. Anyway, the reservation line is short and they sat us right away. We wished we could have sat at the patio - it's covered. We didn't see that until we were already drinking. Well, next time! The ambiance - beautiful spot with lots and lots of tables. Every single one of them was taken. Tons of staff! They take good care of you here. Patrons vary, from dates to family dinners - the whole gamet! Come one, come all! The drinks came out right away. Dishoom IPA and chai. Beer came with a frosted glass. The chai was delicious! The food was amazing! Goan monkfish curry Ruby chicken Saffron cauliflower Garlic naan Basmati rice Everything was superb! I works happily go back tomorrow night!

For a really popular place, we were pretty disappointed and pricey for the serving size. The…read moreinterior is thoughtfully designed and worth seeing once. Lamb samosas (8.7): it was okay? Dishoom chicken tikka (14.9): NOT tikka masala! We were between this and the chicken ruby but were told it's just like butter chicken and were recommended this-- the highlight, chicken flavorful and tender, and I liked the pickled sides House black daal (11.7): their signature dish-- decent, pretty heavy and filling but nothing to sing about Roomali Roti (5.5): we were going to get the garlic naan, but the waiter said that's something you can get anywhere so we got the roti which he recommended-- however, this completely lacked flavor. I've had better roti in Malaysia and in the US lol Garlic naan (5.5): we ultimately got this because we didn't like the roti, but this also the garlic flavor was not shining through Other recommended dishes: chicken berry britannia with raita, charred lamb chops, murgh malai, okra fries Tip: you have to buy the rice, naan etc separately. Also heads up there's a 12.5% service charge.

Food and service always great Varied meno. Ambiance excellent. Ample parking. Always feel welcome.read more

This is by far the best Indian restaurant that you will find. I guarantee that you won't just come…read morehere once. I think 99% of the clientele are regulars. Mia the owner greets all of his customers and will remember all of you names. The food is delicious and menu quite extensive. We have often had little extra side dishes bought up to our table for us to try. They are always experimenting with new food and value your opinions. After your gorgeous culinary experience, you will be presented with little glasses of Tia Maria and cream. We are always invited then by Mia to have another drink on the house. This is a large restaurant but most nights it is packed out. On Friday nights he has Elvis along to sing. At the end of the evening most people are up dancing. On Sundays there is a buffet but you can still order off the main menu. I totally recommend this place, you will be given a big warm welcome and then be in for a true curry feast. The prices are reasonable too. They do takeaways and you will always be offered a drink when you come to collect, there is a discount on takeaways. You must try this restaurant, you will not be disappointed. Enjoy!

So let me contextualise this review a little for everyone. It started with Tim L. who created a…read morethread regarding what kind of restaurant would we open and one thing lead to another or should I say one Thalie A. led to a Josy A. who led to an Ela T. and here we are talking about buffets of all types good and bad. I'll be honest the more involve I got in to this conversation the more I had a craving for a Chinese buffet, so what did I do, I hid until the sun came down and out I went in search for my closet Chinese buffet fix. Yes just like that a simple conversation through yelp led me to a table with a fork in my hands within hours. Josy A. said I should be disappointed with the quality of the food I find which was sound advise to be honest as I was out to satisfy "the eternal hunger" that was a upon me. The second I've entered this place and the first time was not good it was bad but this time was different I had "the eternal hunger" which will last forever until my craving was satisfied for Chinese. I'd almost forgot this place is not Chinese it's a selection of pan Asia dishes ranging from Thai to Indian , which also had a barbecue station for grilled meet and veg as well as a man bread station that cooked the nan bread fresh in front if you. For £15 this is a good buffet purely because it was cheaper than the amount discussed in our thread but also the vast selection of food on offer. I feel my tip was accurate when I said indulge and overload, as I am now suffering from a pan Asia food coma onslaught all because I took Tim L's thread a little too far.

Recently went with the family and had a really nice time, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming,…read morewell decorated and the food was delicious, the service was a little slow hence knocking off one start but it was what i would assume a peak time so can't complain!

Great service always, very good midweek promotions and quite often a complementary can of beer with…read moreour takeaway. Highly recommended

Excellent dining experience. On a Fri and Saturday this place is very busy so the best day to visit…read moreis Sunday evening. The service is good and the food arrives quickly. The restaurant serves more than your typical curries and caters for all tastes. I'd recommend the three piece chicken starter that actually contains 4 pieces all marinated differently.

This Indian restaurant is possibly in a league of it own. The food is really well cooked and…read morewholesome. Not greasy or oily. The service is discrete and not intrusive. A real hidden gem without the westend price tag!