Based on 1.647 opinions finded in 2 websites
Based on 1.647 opinions finded in 2 websites
Nº 24 in 440 in Basingstoke and Deane
Nº 2 of 22 Indian in Basingstoke and Deane
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Back again, cannot fault this place, fabulous tasty food, great service! We all had the lamb curry today and it was delicious! 👍👍
Elaine P . 2025-04-16
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We had a wonderful dining experience at Chennai Express! Everything we tried was full of authentic flavors and beautifully prepared. We started with the Papdi Chaat and Medu Vada, both of which were delicious. My wife had the Ghee Roast which was perfectly cooked. I had the Chilli Coriander Naan with Home Style Lamb Curry. The Lamb Curry was packed with flavor and absolutely delicious! A special mention goes to Ash, who served us with genuine warmth and professionalism. He was incredibly polite and attentive, and his recommendations were spot on. Although the prices are on the higher side, the quality of the food and the excellent service make it well worth it.
Anoop Thomas . 2025-04-13
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Very disappointing experience. Despite vacant tables, I was not offered a seat, while other customers were accommodated promptly. As an Indian customer, I felt unwelcome and unfairly treated. I would not recommend this restaurant and will not be returning.
Ratish R . 2025-04-12
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The food here is absolutely amazing! Tonnes of flavour and always cooked perfectly. Theres lots of options for veggies and vegans and a vegan menu available on request with all of the options grouped in one place. The portions are very generous (the dosa are huge!!!) The staff are very lovely too - Srinu was so great looking after us! Altogether a great evening. Thanks Chennai team!
Chloe Hawkes . 2025-04-09
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This is one of the best Indian food I’ve ever had. Their menu was nice and small and easy to choose from. The food we ordered was very tasty and the drinks are had were on the mark. We had Lime soda, mango lassi and a coconut lassi. To my surprise it tasted really good. We got served by Shrinu and the service was great. The order was quick too.
Alton Fernandes . 2025-04-08
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We've lived in the area for a while and have struggled to find a nice curry, we finally tried chennai last night and it was the best food and experience we've had! The staff are very attentive, Ash served us and he was so helpful and lovely. He offered recommendations of popular dishes and checked in with how we liked it! The atmosphere is simply lovely in there and we will most certainly be back!
Louise A . 2025-04-07
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Quick and friendly service. Delicious food at reasonable price. Nice atmosphere. Really liked the dosa and chutneys n
Cathy2907 . 2025-04-06
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Lovely restaurant with very good food. Service was lovely. - especially Priyanka! Highly recommend. Gets quite busy so worth booking in advance.
the seedling . 2025-04-04
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Lovely food and atmosphere. Srinu was our server who was great.
Lucy Ransom . 2025-04-04
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We had never eaten here before, so thanks to Srinu front of house he was very helpful to choose are food to give us the best experience in Indian street food and flavours. Thanks for a great evening
Robert Langston . 2025-04-02
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The staff are really friendly specially srinu has been very great… he is joyful
Pooja Khatri . 2025-03-21
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It was a lovely dining experience, we love you Srinu!
Lewis Goater . 2025-03-18
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Best Indian food in Basingstoke!
Sweeval Weardley . 2025-03-16
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We celebrated my birthday at the Chennai Express in Basingstoke and everything was fantastic! The food was incredible and the service from all the staff, in particular 'Ash' was superb. Ash ensured everything was perfect for my birthday. Exceptional food and service - 5 stars just aren't enough to give, they deserve soany more!
Nicki Morgan-Potter . 2025-03-15
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Wow, absolutely stunning. I'm a vegan and the selection was superb. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone and really appreciated the attentive service from Srinu ( hopefully I haven't got that wrong). Tofu butter masala was excellent, the dosa is also great but be warned, it's massive!!
Sam Osbon . 2025-03-13
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An excellent restaurant with consistently wonderful food!
Rosemary Legless . 2025-03-12
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A great restaurant with delicious food and friendly service! Recommend booking as it can fill up fast. The restaurant has a great selection of vegan options. Ash was our server and was very helpful and lovely to chat to!
Alannah O'Neill . 2025-03-12
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Amazing food and service from our waiter Ash who was really helpful in choosing our food.
Vanessa Seilo . 2025-03-12
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Wonderful food and service! Delicious! And kindly helped us to celebrate a birthday. Thank you Srinu for the birthday special!
Luke Evans . 2025-03-09
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In Basingstoke for work and stumbled across this lovely restaurant, food was amazing and staff very professional and polite, prices are reasonable and the portion sizes very good. The pickle tray starter with smaller poppadoms and rice crackers is a great idea, would certainly visit again, thanks
Alan Taggart . 2025-03-04
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Food not tasty enough. I didn't like it at all when I ordered Poori Bhaji and channa bhatura. Not nice
Dav Tri . 2025-03-02
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Srinu was amazing! Food and Service was great
Dakchya Ale . 2025-03-02
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I can only say, friendly staff, delicious food, very generous portions and extremely well priced. Just the 2 of us, so we didn't book a table, got there just before 6 and took a chance. Seated immediately and served promptly. It soon became really busy, but the staff still kept up the excellent attention to each table. Was a very enjoyable experience. Thankyou Chennai Express-A***
Vanessa Palmer . 2025-03-01
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We had a splendid dinner at Chennai express. The guy Ash was really helpful and made sure the entire dish was spicy. Chicken chettinadu and biriyani are really good
Pavin Varughese Thomas . 2025-03-01
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Went as a group of 6. The meal was faultless in terms of service, quality of food, price. Every dish was authentic, presented well and generously portioned. It was a really good meal.
L Proc . 2025-02-24
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The food was extremely good, tried Masala Dosa and Idli and the dosa was crispy. They could improve on their masala quality though. The wall paintings and ambience matched the cuisine they serve but not the music. I went there nearing their closing time but still they were happy to offer me a seat. Nice experience and will visit again.
Sabin Malik . 2025-02-22
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Chicken biryani and chicken ghee roast was awesome. And Srinu's service was too good
Ashwini Kumari . 2025-02-21
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Excellent food and great customer service.
Matthew Scott . 2025-02-21
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Best Indian food for miles and miles. Thank you to Srinu for the lovely service. Cheers!
Billy Wells . 2025-02-20
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Srinv was a wonderful server and looked after us with skill and care! The food was exceptional (as always!) we've never had a bad meal here! Highly recommend!
Resort36776037515 . 2025-02-20
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This is our second time visiting. We love it!! We tried the surprise taster menu which was such a nice way to try lots of different things
Jade K . 2025-02-20
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Absolutely beautiful meal … made to feel extremely welcome… staff very friendly…definitely going again very soon thank you
Craig L . 2025-02-18
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Fantastic food and service. We had the sample menu 5 courses for £42, each dish was introduced and explained, they were more than happy to do separate one with out fish for me. An excellent way to try new flavours
Andy S . 2025-02-18
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Amazing food and great service from Ash!
Tom Moore . 2025-02-18
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Service and food was amazing. Ash was a great waiter!
Melissa Oatham . 2025-02-18
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Amazing food and service. Wish I lived in Basingstoke. Srinu was very helpful and informative. I have probably been to 80 or so Indian restaurants, this one is the best.
Andy Dufresne . 2025-02-17
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We have been coming to Chennai Express for many years, and it never fails to impress. The most authentic Indian restaurant in Basingstoke, delicious food and wonderful service. Srinu and the team do a wonderful job, a must visit if you are looking for a quick lunch or evening meal.
Graham Fisher . 2025-02-17
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Lovely quick lunch mid shop. Great atmosphere. Straightforward menu. Good value for a quick fire Indian lunch. Very tasty and typical Indian thali style food.
Gary Marsh . 2025-02-17
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Great food and excellent service from srinu. Will definitely be returning.
Portia Mpofu . 2025-02-15
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We came here for the surprise 5 course tasting menu and it did not disappoint! Amazing value for money, really great to try a new selection of food. Srinu was excellent as always and always kept the drinks flowing.
Sarah Holdway . 2025-02-15
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Srinu was ace! Amazing food, me and my husband came here for valentines and enjoyed a wonderful vegan feast. The veg Manchurian dry is a stand out. Absolutely top notch food for very reasonable prices - get tha sen down!!!
lauren walker . 2025-02-14
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Food is delicious and the service is great. Thank you Srinu and team
Nicole Long . 2025-02-14
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This is some of the best, not to mention most authentic, South Indian food I have ever tasted in the UK. I arrived here by chance having walked a mile or so in the rain to find the Balti house I had intended to eat at was closed. Initially I was sceptical but I needn't have been, whilst the food might not be your typical "curry house" fayre (which is what I was hankering after) it was very hot, very fresh and the flavours were amazing, added to that the place is spotless and the staff are brilliant. I'm only in Basingstoke for a few days but I'm already considering returning for dinner tomorrow night - it was spectacular! Not forgetting a special mention for Srinu and his team who provided excellent service throughout - thank you!
Mark Tucker . 2025-02-13
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Wonderful meal 🥘 really happy with service. Well worth a visit for authentic curry. Served by Ash who was very attentive.
Lara S . 2025-02-11
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Always delicious, next level curry! Ash was brilliant!
Freya Wilson . 2025-02-11
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Ash was great! He was really attentive
Harry Smith . 2025-02-11
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Great food. Good service from waiter ash
glenn hamilton . 2025-02-11
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Ash the waiter was very friendly, helpful and attentive. Food was great.
Stephen Goveas . 2025-02-11
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I cannot explain how much I love to come here. I love your masala dosa. But , Srinu’ one of your employee who served us is absolutely amazing , very very polite and humble . He makes sure you feel like home atmosphere. He is a gem in your restaurant . Very nice .
MOHANDEEP SINGH . 2025-02-10
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Nice ambiance nice food and Priyanka is very friendly
Sebin peter . 2025-02-09
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Ash was a great waiter for us today. We come to Chennai express regularly and all the staff are always very welcome and helpful. The curries are as fantastic as the service.
William M-M . 2025-02-09
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Excellent food and service from Ash
Martin sander . 2025-02-08
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Srinu was fab! Food was delicious.
Clementine Kinder . 2025-02-08
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Delicious meal and great service! Ash was a delight and so kind. We will be back!
Gaby Turner . 2025-02-08
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Wonderful meal. Ash was a lovely waiter. Highly recommended.
Emma . 2025-02-08
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Great food and great server Ash
Raluca Popa . 2025-02-08
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Shrinu; was a great meal, happy customers and customer service. Definitely recommend and will be returning!
Natasha walker . 2025-02-08
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First time here , really delicious food very very tasty! Would definitely come back again , hit the spot for a good Indian. The service by Ash was also very good , very polite and great atmosphere
Rachael Henry . 2025-02-07
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We had an absolutely wonderful dining experience with soul-satisfying food. The service provided by Ashirwad and Srinu was exceptional—they were both extremely kind and helpful in recommending dishes. We tried the Apollo Fish, Tandoori, Chettinad with roti, and the most amazing Fish Ginger Ice Cream. Each dish was outstanding, but the Ginger Ice Cream, in particular, was a delightful surprise! It isn’t prominently highlighted on the menu, but we stumbled upon it by chance, and it was truly worth it—a soulful and unique dessert. ***I wish we would have taken pictures but we were so hungry we just forgot*** Highly recommended for anyone looking for a memorable culinary experience!
Sourabh Pandirkar . 2025-02-07
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Very nice food the servers were very kind at the establishment espacially out server Srinu 💯
RISHI SHELAT VR . 2025-02-07
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I had a lovely dinner at Chennai Express! The staff are so friendly, and Ash was amazing. Every time we visit, we leave completely satisfied. I highly recommend it!.
arya thapa . 2025-02-07
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Had a wonderful time in chennai express.thankyou SREENU for the excellent service.
1072_ Rohit.R . 2025-02-06
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This is a lovely, friendly place. The food is delicious, I have been several times and will go several more.
Elaine Phillips . 2025-02-06
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It’s a small restaurant but great atmosphere and food. Excellent vegetarian options
Alistair Peebles . 2025-02-06
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Ash was great, wonderful service :)
Tom Greenwood . 2025-02-05
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Just had a fab thali and we were served by Srinu who wore smile with great service. He made our little celebration memorable. Thank you
Supriya Sharma . 2025-02-03
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Delicious selection of food, dosa and the chicken 65 were a highlight! We were very well looked after by everyone but shoutout to Srinu for great hospitality :)
Carline James . 2025-02-02
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Gorgeous food, helpful staff. Thanks Ash for looking after us together with your colleagues.
Marie Wedlin . 2025-02-01
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Very good sea bass. Great service from Ash. Recommend the food.
Fiona Taylor . 2025-02-01
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Love this place. Food is wonderful so many new flavours and today's was tailored to my preferences thanks to Srinu. 😁
Mick . 2025-01-31
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Came with a bunch of work pals. Was fantastic fresh food. All 11 of is were very quiet for about 15 minutes. Nice big portions and we were full on leaving. Lovely staff.
Stephanie Aldridge . 2025-01-31
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Service and care from Ash and Srinu was exceptional, will be coming back.
Ben Alexander . 2025-01-30
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Delicious food, very polite stuff, nice ambience. Varieties of food, yummy!!
Mohammad Raihan Ul Kabir . 2025-01-30
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Srinu was excellent, as was the food, and the atmosphere
Barbara Rodrigues . 2025-01-30
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The food and service was really great loved it. Srinu and Ash did great job. Wonderful hosting guys
UMESH KABBUR . 2025-01-30
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We had a wonderful dining experience at Chennai AirPort ExpressThe atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, creating the perfect setting for a relaxing meal. The staff #Srinu #Ashirvad were attentive and friendly, making us feel right at home. The food was absolutely delicious, each dish bursting with flavour and expertly prepared. I especially loved the chicken 65, Papadum basket, Masala dosa, butter chicken, Naan…which was a standout. Overall, great food❤️,great service, and a fantastic vibe—definitely a place I’ll be returning to!
asha hubballi . 2025-01-30
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Amazing food and brilliant service from Ash and Srinu, would definitely visit again.
Samuel Olliver . 2025-01-30
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We all had great food as usual. Staff were lovely and helpful too. We will definitely be back soon. One of the best Indian restaurants in Basingstoke, I have recommended it to others.
Barbara Wiseman . 2025-01-29
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Food was amazing and srino was very polite and smiling! Highly recommend the veg thali platter .
Shruti Nimbalkar . 2025-01-28
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From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warmth and genuine kindness by the staff. The service throughout the meal was impeccable—attentive without being overbearing, and every request was met with a smile. The team went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves, adding personal touches that made the evening feel special. It’s rare to find a place where you feel truly valued as a guest, but this restaurant nails it. Highly recommend for anyone looking for top-notch service and a welcoming atmosphere!
Kim Madsen . 2025-01-27
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Really really nice food and service
Louie Brimble . 2025-01-26
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Great food and really friendly staff
Krissy Reid . 2025-01-25
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I was missing india alot….and definitely our food….me and my husband just loved it….it was perfect…..chennai express is my next home for sure…and service by Priyanka was absolutely good.
kirtika singh . 2025-01-24
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Great service from Ash and delicious food. Deffo recommend!!
Imogen Godsmark-Ford . 2025-01-24
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Srinu and Ash were amazing hosts, very professional, attentive and friendly. They facilitated a wonderful donning experience. Taste 10/10 Atmosphere 10/10 Price 10/10 A must go, don't miss out!!!
Anthony Osuya . 2025-01-24
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Srinu was great!! Lovely food and fun atmosphere.
Alexandra Odell . 2025-01-23
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Fantastic food and service, Ash was great and his service was fantastic
Elliott Simpson . 2025-01-21
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The best Indian restaurant in Basingstoke. Visited it on Wednesday evening - it was full of people. The Ash guy is very friendly and nice, helped us to get a table and served us as at Michelin star restaurant.
Denis Melnic . 2025-01-21
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Great food, top service from Ash.
Zain Hyde . 2025-01-21
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So good! Ash was an excellent waiter !
Rose Ridgway . 2025-01-20
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Excellent food and friendly & efficient service from Ash. Thank you for a lovely evening!
Julia Reed . 2025-01-20
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Pianca was really lovely with us. Very nice night. Enjoy a lot thanks we always back
Celeste Rico Cordero . 2025-01-18
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Great experience. Food was great and all of the servers including Priyanka were excellent
Saad Jamal . 2025-01-18
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Delicious food with very polite staff! I must mention the quality of food was good too!!
Falguni Kumpavat . 2025-01-17
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Lovely authentic Indian food. Priyanka and the rest of the team gave great service. Very fast. Would definitely go again.
Jacqui Tiller . 2025-01-17
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Didnt know this place existed. Amazing food, best authentic curry I have had in a long time!!
michael hilton . 2025-01-16
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Lovely meal all food fantastic and tasty, lovely and fun atmosphere. Srinu was very kind and attentive
Melissa . 2025-01-14
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Best Indian restaurant in the UK. Consistently great authentic Indian cuisine, the street food style starters are amazing! Incredible flavours on tandoori mixed grill. The staff are attentive and friendly especially. Couldn’t recommend the place more.
Anthony Pask . 2025-01-13
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Chennai express catered for my son’s 1st birthday party and the food was just outstanding. They were very flexible with the delivery of food and the set up. Special mention to chef Siva who did a great job in meeting all our needs and perfecting the menu. Guests loved the food and the spread. Thank you Mr.Sagar for making our birthday party a hit..!! I would highly recommend Chennai express for any parties.
Shulakshitha Karunamoorthy . 2025-01-12
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Great food. Authentic South Indian cuisine. Amazing service from Srinu
Mohak Dalesh . 2025-01-11
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