Very busy restaurant, make sure to make a reservation. We ate here around 5:30 PM and it was fully…read morepacked. We were pretty full from eating all day as tourists so we just wanted to try the food. Okra fries were nice, chili chicken was good but I don't handle spices well to judge. Chefs special prawn Pathia was very good.

Was recommended to come here by a lot of people!…read more Food: The food was so warm and tasted to fresh. The chicken ruby tasted so good with the rice and garlic nan! I loved the lentils with the nan! The sauces they gave were very lovely paired with everything. Service: Our waitress was very sweet and knowledgeable with the menu. We told her it is our first time and she broke down the menu items for us! Very sweet of her to do so. Overall: I would recommend this place to other people and possibly come back in the future when I revisit London! Food was pretty high quality and so were the people working there. The restaurant is pretty big and spacious too!

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!

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!

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

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 !!

While the restaurant is somewhat unassuming from the exterior, don't let this fool you into…read morebelieving it's second rate. The food in this establishment is easily some of the best (if not THE best) Indian food I have had in the UK!!! Not too oily or with too much chilly... All the dishes are cooked to perfection here.It is said that the people from Bangladesh are the best Indian cooks... And it certainly proves true here. A restaurant who's proprietor is from Bangladesh himself, I can safely and heartily recommend this restaurant to any Indian cuisine fan.Just bear in mind... If you like a stupidly hot curry that kills your insides, this might not be the restaurant for you. Here they focus on subtlety of flavour and spices that blend to perfection. Certainly the ambience is nice... But it's not amazing. Saying that, I go here for the food and not the building.

this indian restaurant is fab! lovely modern decor, great service, delicious food, good price, only…read moredownside is the parking, when its busy it can be a tight squeeze!

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.

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