Chandini Restaurant in East Hertfordshire

Food is lovely. Won’t go again with children. Will try different Indian next time. Two young children and food order missed, once ordered, Food an hour later… had a sorry but won’t go again…. Disappointing… will go bengal cottage next…

This was my third visit and took friends that had not been before Excellent meal found some of the starters where to big but great the Mail meal also seems large had to have dogy bags to take home Price was very good wine was expensive but all restaurants wine is expensive Service was good to be back again soon

Lovely little place to eat. Food was lovely. Staff were friendly. Nice location. Prices were very reasonable. Would 100% eat here again.

Visited tonight and had a lovely meal. We arrived 30mn early and the staff were happy to accommodate us. The restaurant is welcoming, clean and a nice relaxed atmosphere. Food was really tasty and plentiful with good service.

Had a brilliant meal at this restaurant with my wife,daughter and son-in-law on my birthday. Food and service was very good and must say its one of the best I have been to.

Lovely atmosphere, great service and fantastic food. We had a great time on our first visit here and will definitely go again. I like mildly spicy food and chose my starter and main course accordingly but the spices were used so well in both - the food was tasty and the spice flavours came through without being overly hot. A really delicious meal. Service was efficient and friendly.

We've used Chandini's for the past 5 years now as a takeaway and to eat in the restaurant and it's normally really good. We ordered a takeaway on a Tuesday night and waited over an hour and 25 minutes for our food to be delivered. When we phoned up to chase our order, (the timer on the website had counted down to zero and we still hadn't got our order 10 minutes later), the man on the end of the phone was unbothered and told us it would be there in 3 minutes time. Another 15 minutes later and it finally arrived with no apology from the driver (who looked like he was one of the waiters from the restaurant)! We shouldn't be having to call up for our delivery when we've paid for that option, it literally came once we'd called which makes me think the order had been ready and waiting. This really put a downer on the meal but we won't be returning, which is a shame as the food is great but the service was appalling.

Always delicious. A very high standard. Our favourite Indian restaurant for miles around. We live about half an hour away but still come back to Chandini as nothing nearer is as good

Lovely place and great staff. The food was tasty and not just your usual offerings from Indian restaurants. The staff were welcoming and friendly.

Large group for a birthday. Welcome was not friendly, felt uncomfortable to ask our waiter for anything due to his stern demeanour. Food took about an hour & half, even though the restaurant was very quiet. When the food eventually arrived it was very tasty, but atmosphere & evening spoilt by unpleasant waiter. I've been to this restaurant before and always had a lovely evening, so I'm disappointed to say I will not be returning.

Food was cooked well however menu was very bland with hardly any signature dishes and just the usual standard Indian meals. Very overpriced for what was essentially just a bang average meal. Would also note the restaurant itself has zero atmosphere. Far better Indian restaurants in the local area.

Food ok, not very extensive menu, service poor . Waiters appeared disinterested. Poor ambience in restaurant. Disappointing

This is by far one of the best Indian restaurants there is .Staff are warm and friendly excellent customer service and the food is consistently outstanding .Great value for money wouid highly recommend have never had a bad experience here .

We visited this restaurant whilst staying locally after an emotionally charged day after a family funeral. The food was excellent and d the service exceptional - the weather was appealing, and the waiter even gave us a lift back to our hotel after our meal. What’s wonderful place! Thank you so much.

Food we had was excellent but a very small menu would like to see some fish and duck on it but chicken and lamp and some prawns . We went on a Saturday night and unfortunately a group of people where on the next table and the noise was crazy the ladies where so loud as soon as we finished or meal we left not trying the seats or waiting for coffee Maybe better in the week

Visited here this weekend. Fantastic food and friendly staff. Drinks service was very slow even though the restaurant was very quiet. We will return.

Wend for a child free quiet dinner. The restaurant was lovely and excellent staff. The food was totally scrumptious with a few unusual dishes on the menu. A lovely relaxing evening with amazing food and will certainly be visiting again soon.

We have been dining at The Chandini ever since it opened, many years now, and have seen its reputation grow and grow. Every time we have friends over they always want an Indian from the Chandini (I sometimes wonder if they come for the food or to see us lol!). Consistently delicious and always accommodating, if there's anything not on the menu just ask. Yes prices have risen as they have everywhere but their fine dining quality really gives them the edge. The Lamb Noorjahani comes highly recommended!

We live just around the corner of the restaurant, we have nearly tried all the dishes on the menu, they are all amazing and unique not like all the other Indian restaurants in the area. Friendly owner and staff, could not fault them they are amazing, will do everything to make sure you are happy and content. Takeaway and eat in both fantastic

Left my phone number once and now bombard me with text messages every day about their restaurant, I block each number but they keep changing their number to get past peoples blocked list, I will never use them again and advise anyone not to leave your number or email

Reluctant to give a bad review but felt I needed to. Visiting family who live in High Wych my sister ordered a takeaway, I chose the King prawn tikka masala, from an old menu which quoted £14 just for this dish but was actually £19. What spice other than turmeric do they use for colour which is a very unnatural bright red? Also the menu says a creamy sauce using spices.....what spice is sickly sweet? Tikka should not be sweet so was it sugar or coconut and if so why not say it is a sweet dish. No fresh coriander or sliced almonds or cream dressed the dish. The Okra says (ladies fingers) which is always served whole not sliced into 5mm rings! My sister ordered a special chicken dish which she tried to explain what she liked but again very disappointing as the chicken came chopped up so finely that the overall look looked awful. This restaurant came recommended however it must be the worst takeaway and at £41 a very disappointing meal.

Great tasting food and lovely staff. Will definitely eat there again if in the area. Nice location. Thank you.

We found this place in the way to a local hotel and on seeing it booked a table for our family of 6. The food was amazing and we eat a lot of Indian foods. Prices very fair for the quality of food. We wish you delivered to Essex!

Its a wonderful and homely place with some of the best tasting indian/bengali food we ever had! Would definitely recommend to friends and family or travelers from outside to try, would not disappoint.

We move to Harlow just over a year ago and have been really struggling to find a decent Indian takeaway. Attempt no 4 for a new place and first time trying Chandini and WOW it did not disappoint! We ordered a chicken korma and Tikka...

We really enjoyed the food, the menu is not vast so take a look before you book. The service was great and the staff friendly. It’s not the cheapest place but for what we had we were more than happy. Good food and service, Many...

We have just eaten here. The service is excellent from start to finish . The food was also of a very high standard . The portion size was also very good . Overall a great meal and not over priced either. If back in the...

Chandini’s excellent Indian food has justifiably remained open and in demand throughout lockdown by providing outstanding food for take away at all times and delightful eat in experience when this was permitted. They continue to be our favorite Indian place both for a treat out...

My husband and I visited here on a Friday night , we called only 15 mins before and they got us a table. I love the atmosphere in here , it’s so chilled and relaxing and staff are friendly and attentive. We have had many...

Awesome food and sevice from Josh. Lamb shank to die for. Tandoori chicken and curry courgette was awesome Chandini did it again, and we will be back soon with the kids.

Would of liked to give more than 5 stars because We all had a fantastic time food outstanding service 2nd to none we will be back and can't wait thanks guys.

We have experienced takeaway, delivery and eat in. Without fail we’re are treated like we are valued. Food is best around by miles. During lockdown they were the highlight of the week. We have placed very large orders and they have delivered on time. We...

We arranged a Sunday lunch family get together and chose Chandini on a friends recommendation. There were 10 of us in the party. We had a great table which enabled us to catch up and talk freely, be part of the restaurant and not disturb...

No salad with Onion Barg. Disappointing £40 plus pound for 5 takeaway dishes more expensive than i remember Food good but will try other local places in future

Friendly staff, REALLY good food, very reasonably priced for the quality. Love coming here, my new favourite Indian! Takeaway is equally as good, although it does get really busy on the nights you would expect. Also would advise booking a table if going with a...

Food was good, one of the best indian meals I’ve had in a long time,staff very good and friendly and wasn’t rushed , was a nice atmosphere too

We booked here after reading reviews on TA and we were not disappointed, great service, generous portions and absolutely top quality tasting food

Was our first time visiting chandini last wednesday. Was a great selection on the menu. Mentioned that I was vegan and the staff were very informative on what I could eat. I can’t remember the name of the chickpea starter, but will definitely be returning...

After reading all the reviews online I was looking forward to this meal, but found that it was over-rated. The Dynamite King Prawns were only just cooked. It was like a battered prawn cocktail with spicy seafood sauce. The chicken wings were ok, but possibly...

The food here is the consistently the best we have had at an Indian restaurant. Tender & tasty. We regularly have a takeaway from here.

This was our first visit with family having not been together for a long time . Having read the great reviews we were slightly disappointed with the evening overall . The restaurant lacked atmosphere and we didn’t find the staff engaging at all or over...

I'm so glad that we have such an excellent Indian restaurant near by. Always flavoursome and the meat is tender and delicious. The food taste fresh and smells great. Order from here. I'd recommend the chicken jalfrazi!

Chiodini has earned a warm place in our hope as our very favourite place for takeaway during the lockdown and for a meal out whenever the lockdown is opened up. The food is consistently outstanding, the dish is actually vary end or not all the...

My missus loves Indian I find every excuse not to get one as I’m not a big fan until I tried chandini omfg this gaff is unreal don’t feel like your carrying amd extra 20 stone after you eat it it’s clean and fresh can’t...

We tried this for a takeaway after having a leaflet through the door. The delivery was on time and the food was delicious. Fresh flavours and good vegetarian options too! Will definitely be repeat customers! Highly recommend !

I’ll start with the positives of Chandini; the food was amazing and I’d give it 5/5! I was also particularly impressed with the measures they’ve put in place to address COVID! Perspex screens separate each table, the waiters are wearing masks and our table was...

I would personally like to thank Abu and his team for a wonderful meal last week. Their hospitality is second to none, taking care of me and my guests from the moment we walked in until we left. The choice of food is extensive and...

I found chandini recently and it immediately became my 1st choice for a curry. Full of flavor, really fast service and the staff are lovely.

Food was amazing best Indian restaurant I have been to the madras I had was the best and the restaurant is so clean and tidy

Visited for a quick dinner. Service was just as you wanted,Attentive but not pressured. The restaurant was clean and spacious ... in these current times it was god to eat in relaxed atmosphere. the food was amazing I only had korma but it was the...

Chandini has lovely food, staff very helpful when looking for a dish, will definitely be going back.

I took my wife and kids to Chandini for a meal recently and I was very impressed. The food was delicious, the staff was very welcoming and the atmosphere was relaxed. I will definitely recommend Chandini Indian to our friends and family. We are looking...

So lucky to have this restaurant on my doorstep. Food is always delicious and the restaurant itself is great. Really great staff too. My recommendation is the Chicken Tikka 65. I've recommended to colleagues who travel a good distance for their takeaway. Best quality food,...

The quality of food here is much better than most other indian restaurants ive tried before. This place is not my nearest indian, but we always travel here becuase the quality of food is amazing. Ive now eaten here with just my partner, up to large parties of 12 and the standards are consistent. Im always happy to pay a bit more if the quality is better, and this place you definitely get what you pay for. Takeaway is the same great standard also. would recommend in a heatbeat

I have often eaten here with my partner, my friends and my family and I am always extremely happy with the quality and flavours of the food as well as the fantastic customer service. It's a great place to eat-in with a great atmosphere, or just as good to enjoy at home as a takeaway. It's always my go-to for an Indian and a highly recommend it to anyone.

Just had our first takeaway from Chandini. Food was superb, really well cooked and deliciously flavoursome. Clearly got an excellent chef! Website is good too and easy to use. Would definitely recommend

Good food,plenty of choice, very tasty and website really easy to use. Delivery on time and food lovely and hot.

Fantastic service you can pre order your food and choose a delivery time. Arrives on time, hot and is amazing food. I was recommended this restaurant during lockdown and have continued since have no reason to go elsewhere. I can’t wait to go into the restaurant at some stage in the near future. Julie

Marvelous menu, have sampled a cross section and all good. takeaway has a count down on their app for pickup very handy. social distancing observed by all staff. Top place for Great food.

I ordered a takeaway that was delivered. This was the best korma I have ever had. The service was very efficient, professional and friendly. I will definitely order again.

Abu has an amazing chief, the food is the best indian cooked food I have ever tasted.The service is good the waiter’s are very smart and efficient. We have introduced lots of friends and they are now regulars. They also do a great delivery service, always arrived at given time.

First time here but won't be the last. Wonderful food. great service. Friendly and professional. The quality of the food was superb. Highly recommended.

Had a brilliant meal this evening....great quality food and service top notch - thanks and we will be back very soon

Abu and his team work hard to deliver a fantastic experience whether you’re ordering a takeaway or dining in. The restaurant is full of character, we love the new branding and the food is spot on.

Have been using this restaurant for years now never had a problem the guys are very friendly and welcoming The food is all ways good of you like Indian food this is the place eat in or take away can not fault it

We love Chandini, the food and service are always amazing. Takeaway or Dine-In we always choose Chandini The best Indian restaurant in the area!

I order online which is dead simple, can pay for the food online and it'll tell you how long the wait is. The guys are very friendly and pay particular attention to social distancing so no issues there and the food is absolutely great.... Will definitely continue to use you guys as long as you keep producing great food...

Another fantastic evening at Chandini , the food was excellent as always. We would recommend anyone to try it. They do traditional dishes and some very nice special ones as well. Well done Chandini. !!

Food is amazing you will not taste any better Staff are very helpful and make you feel very welcome Once you have been to this indian you will not to visit any other

Had the pleasure over the last couple of years to eat in and takeaway. Eating in has always been a great experience with Abu and the team showing just the right amount of attentiveness. Food is always first class and presented very well. Our takeaways have been delivered when we’ve been told they’ll arrive and the food has always been hot. First class service and food all round. Highly recommended to all.

We eat here regularly and often get take aways too as we live near-by. The food is lovely and the staff are very friendly.

Another lovely visit to Chandini. The food here is authentic and consistently top quality, plus they will always do my favourite "drunken prawns" even if it's not on the menu.The staff here seem to take a personal pride in what they offer and the service is second to none. So glad they are in the next village, but we would travel a long way for the Chandini experience.

I thought I’d give this place a go under recommendation, but unfortunately my food was terrible. I think there was less oil left in the ocean after the Gulf war oil spill than my main. I really would not recommended to anyone, as I was recommended. Good luck if you ignore this...

Paid my first visit to Chandini tonight for a takeaway. Staff were turned out immaculately and social distancing was expertly obsverved at all times. Most importantly, the food was excellent. I will most certainly be returning for future takeaways and cant wait to pay a visit to the restaurant when we are able. Well done to one and all.

Chandini in High Wych have been very helpful in offering takeaway services and even home delivery.Their food in this genre is every bit as good as the excellent meals in the restaurant, which we shall be revisiting as soon as things loosen up enough.Prompt delivery, including wine if needed, is their hallmark.Keep it up guys and we will see you soon.

What a treat in these locked down times We had Lamb bhuna chicken curry. So tasty. Be sure you give em a try

We ordered a delivery but it was very disappointing - expensive and not at all as good as we have had in the past. Very bland and despite requesting a Nepali which used to be on the takeaway menu, it didn’t taste as we had in the past. Won’t bother again as not worth the additional expense.

Another lovely meal ,hot and cooked perfect. Also very aware of this virus which was good to see I’d recommend you trying it.

It was fairly busy for a Tuesday night. Attentive waiters. Really tasty food. The menu has changed since our last visit but still many dishes to choose from.

Very fresh, top quality and superb tasting food. A very clean and characteristic restaurant with excellent service. Will definitely eat there again.

Spur of the moment visit and not as good as hoped. Menu is relatively small in comparison to other Indian restaurants and is just pretty standard in choice. My usual dish is generally very tasty and spicy, but labelled here as mild? I really dislike artificial colouring on food and my dish was red! Not happy, and to be honest, pretty bland. Nothing felt like it was freshly prepared, just a sauce slopped on top of chicken. Prawn dish was ok, labelled as medium heat, yet not at all spicy. Strange little place. The spicy papadums felt like they came straight out of a packet and onto plate via a microwave . The plain was fine as was the dips but then £3.50 for 3 with dips, slightly excessive for me. The shashlik we ordered didn’t even come with a salad and yoghurt sauce I would normally expect. For me the restaurant lacks that quality touch. No tablecloths, was pretty cold certainly on table by ladies toilets and just lacked any atmosphere. It’s out in the sticks I would never return as it’s just not worth the extra miles for us which is a shame.

Small but excellent menu with interesting variations such as Masala 65. Very good food and price. Service can come across as a little off hand/aggressive but think it may be more cultural than deliberate. Also you can be left to fend for yourself so if you really want a desert or coffee or the bill keep on waving!!

Mid week curry - stayed at a local hotel and popped out for a great curry

Poor table lay out! No ambience, so slow bringing out drinks and food. The removal of discarded glasses and plates almost seems like a chore.

The team at Chandini make every visit special and the food is absolutely delicious and served with pride. If there is something special you want, they will make it for you. A real gem.

I travelled out of London to meet a friend and picked Chandini through Trip Advisor as a half-way point. We both ordered prawn dishes which came with enormous meaty prawns and a lovely sauce. Mine was the Chingri Raj. A really nice combination of prawns, vegetables and sauce (not spicy). Very good portions too so two mains (+ rice) and 3 poppadoms later, we were full. The staff were very attentive at all times and service was quick. The staff were patient too and had to come back several times to get an order from us! if I lived in this part of the world, Chandini would become a regular with me. Enjoy

Best Indian take away best korma and nan bread iv had cant wait to eat in next time and have few cobra beers with my meal

Me and friends decided to try this restaurant for a Buffet meal .

I have ordered takeaway from this restaurant and eaten in once and never had a bad experience. The food is always very good and fresh. The actual restaurant itself is decorated nicely and the staff are welcoming and friendly. I'm lucky to live close to such a lovely restaurant!

Visited recently in a group of 12 colleagues. The place was great and the food was unreal. Big portions and so so tasty

My first visit and had a lovely meal here. Staff are welcoming and attentive. Food was fabulous just a bit pricey.

Clean and tidy restaurant, friendly staff.

I highly recommend eating at Chandini's, there is a great choice of Indian cuisine including vegetarian options. I have just tried their Quorn Tikka Balti Palak, it was delicious! I will definitely order that again. The service at Chandini's is always friendly and if you're unsure what you want, they will recommend dishes to suit your tastes.

I visited this restaurant last night the food is absolutely amazing . I had dynamite king prawn that being the reason for the title. This is the best Indian restaurant I’ve been to in a long time. The service was excellent too.

Highly recommend. Venue has a lovely room at the back for bigger groups. The food was delicious and service was great.

A very large group of us (25) went to Chandini to celebrate a reunion of colleagues. Everyone wanted different things and the restaurant coped with us on a very busy Saturday night admirably. Service was friendly and efficient. All tastes and dietery requirements were catered for.

We’ve just ordered a delivery, online from their very user friendly website. Description of food matches what you get and the food was simply sublime. Unlike many Indian restaurants where the food is over spiced or completely bland, their food was subtly spiced to perfection. We had ‘special instructions’ that were followed rather than ignored and the time chosen for delivery was met to the minute. Will not hesitate to order from them again soon and am just annoyed I’d not found them sooner.

The Chandini is in High Wych, around a mile outside of Sawbridgeworth, so you need a car to get to it (there is some parking in side roads that visitors can use). It’s certainly worth a visit; I met a friend there and spent a pleasant three hours here.

Went to the local restaurant with our son to celebrate the new year. Waited nearly an hour to get our starters whilst listening to the automated ordering system repeatedly saying 'you have a new order', and constant phone ringing for takeaway orders.

My boss and I had dinner at Chandini. He had visited the evening before with a larger group and had recommended it again for dinner the next night. We had excellent and authentic Indian food that was flavourful and with appropriate portions. The Indian beer was excellent and the service was wonderful. A bit out of the way, but if you are around the Manor of Groves resort area, it is a short walk and a shorter drive. Highly recommended!