A fine establishment which arrived around 4 years ago…read more The lamb shank is one of the best and certainly a favourite of mine. The service can be up and down, ie when they are busy its slow and when they are empty they are sitting on your shoulder. A very good worthwhile visit and would go there again. http://www.ruchi.co.uk/ Sunday: 6:00pm to 11:00pm 7 Days: 12:00pm to 2:00pm Monday to Thursday: 5:30pm to 11:00pm Friday & Saturday: 5:30pm to 12:00am

A fabulous and friendly Indian Restaurant which serves reasonably good food at a reasonable price…read more I love eating at Ruchi (when I can't get a babysitter we often order their takeaway) as the food is flavourful and not greasy or oily like I sometimes find with other Indian Restaurants. They have a good selection of dishes and have specials to the restaurant which I can thoroughly recommend. They also offer a buffet during the day which isn't too expensive. My only criticism is that service can be slow when they are very busy, and sometimes you do have to prod them to see where your order is but I then try and look at it that at least you know it is being freshly cooked.

Been using this restaurant and takeaway for a number of years now. The food is cooked…read moresympathetically and they happily accommodate my requests for less-oil. One of their chefs is definitely the better cook, as the food can be particularly outstanding sometimes, but the rest of time the food remains good. Fast, friendly, reliable and tasty - anything else?

Have been using there home delivery service for the last five years, and the food is sways on time…read moreand very well cooked, give them a try.

The best biryani, I had lamb Biryani, very taste , service is very good as well, will come back…read moreagain.

We happened to be in the area and came here for a much-needed food break on the recommendation of a…read morefriend who said the biryani was really good. I actually found the biryani very mediocre and the kulfi just okay, but am still happy I came, as the 'chicken 65' appetiser here is delicious. Yay for chicken 65!

By far best curry house in area - really good value for brilliant food; portions are large and is…read moreeasy to stuff yourself in popadoms before the mains; so leave room! Staff are polite and always give us a complimentary drink at end which is a nice touch - they also deliver

Ok was a bit bit and miss and very expensive for what you got you're better off going to the…read more juipur South Woodford

Since my review in 2011 this restaurant has gone down hill!…read moreThe staff let it down, they are miserable and always on their mobiles texting and waiting on paying customers always seems too much trouble. Food is always cold and greasy. We last went there a couple of months ago and waited over 2 hours for our food when it eventually arrived you guessed it, it was cold and greasy. Don't waste your time or money there are plenty of Indian Restaurants in South Woodham much much better than here, I recommend you try those and not Elachi

Best curry I've ever had, definetly coming back!!! All the waiters are changed since, they are very…read morefriendly n helpfull. The most important think is they always have the smile specially shaz. Thanks to him for looking after us!!!

most garish decor (dark maroon tablecloth, chairs and even walls of the same colour) of any…read morerestaurant I've EVER stepped foot in - and the food isn't great either. Easily qualifies as the worst in the area - Vasanta Bhavan (veg) or Kebabish (non-veg) on the same road are better options.

Sathiyams restaurant is based on Romford Road and in my opinion one of the good indian restaurants…read moreand catering services in Ilford. There are also several other restaurants on the same road but they do not have the same pleasant interior setting as this one. They have a very decent interior and fantastic seating that has been divided into two parts on the ground level and for extra seating they also have a lower level. It is very pleasant and excellent setting for either party dinners or family dinners (The hall can also be hired privately for parties and the like). It can get crowded sometimes but most of the time you can be assured that you will get a table. The food is exceptionally good and they serve either typical authentic south indian food (which we love) and also north indian food which is also really good. They also have chinese but personally we have never tried it. The service is really good and the staff are really polite and friendly. The price range is really good value for money and we absolutely love this place. Give it a try.

A perfectly acceptable local Indian takeaway that'll bring plenty of curry to your door for under…read more£10 per person. Unlike a lot of places, they were happy to substitute items from the set menu without charging more than the price difference in the dishes. This isn't fine dining, just a local curry house for when you can't be bothered to cook. Even so, the food wasn't overly oily or anything unexpected and was delivered on time. I'd have no problem using them again if my usual choice of curry wasn't available, or if I just felt like a change.

I moved to the area recently and clocked this little place as soon as I had the keys. Made my first…read moreorder for a delivery last night and it was great. The main courses were excellent value, the chicken was tender, everything we ordered was eaten and thoroughly enjoyed. To top it off the delivery was ten minutes early and the man who made the delivery was a lovely. I cannot wait to work my way through the menu!!! What could only make this place better would be if they could have delivered me a few big bottles of Kingfisher with it.

I find Spice Empire to be a little overpriced but other than financial issues I am a keen customer!…read moreI love Chicken Sag and coconut rice! I love Bombay Aloo and Garlic Nann's! They have a great choice in curries, side dishes and appetisers. I have many small meals and many feasts from here before and I always feel my belly telling me off afterwards! The food is always delivered in less time than estimated which makes for a happy customer.