Depa Indiana in Croydon

They've moved to lower addiscombe road - Just dial the same number :) Best indian take awat in Croydon by far...

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Ordered takeaway last month on Eurovision Saturday night at 7.30 pm Knew Depa was undergoing building works over last 12 months as I walk past twice a day We had continued ordering takeaways while building works were ongoing and they were delivered from Depas 2nd takeaway restaurant a mile away. Eurovision night I could hear the phone diverting. It was answered and I placed my order. I was told it would be delivered in 45 minutes At 8.30 pm I rang again and was told it was on its way At 9.00 pm I rang and cancelled the order as it was now 90 minutes and no food was here - we had gone beyond hunger My partner needed to be up at 5.30 Sunday so went to bed Meal was delivered 10 minutes later - cold and unwanted by gent who said he was the owner - not someone I recognise or had ever seen before in Depa Just wanted to warn other users that Depa is now closed Don't know which restaurant is now filling their orders but service is defo not to same standard Can't comment on replacement restaurant food as we didn't eat any Also felt cheated that new restaurant didn't ID itself answering Depas diverted call If they were busy, then they should have said so I could then decide whether to place order and wait or go elsewhere, To say 45 mins and then take 100 mins is not fair to customers

Been going to this restaurant since I was a child. Still love it . Great food but the don't sell alcohol anymore.

This has always been my favourite Indian, but judging by my last order they either have a new chief or under new management. Either way the food on this occasion was poor and overall looked different. The meat samosas were inedible and from this experience I certainly won't be ordering from Depa Indiana again.

Delicious food. We tried 4 different meals and all of them were superb. Best in Town. Also the Manager was very friendly and very good service. I will come again when i next time will be in Croydon for CrystalPalace Football.

Simply the best Indian around, food is always excellent quality and outstanding service

Simply the best Indian around, food is always excellent quality and outstanding service

Food was good and delivered right on time. For a vegetarian like me, it was great to have such an unusual and varied choice. My only slight complaint is my aubergine dish NV was a bit greasy.

Added 20 minutes onto original delivery time.

Added 20 minutes onto original delivery time.

Lovely food, tasty best Indian takeaway in Croydon. Just not enough meat or chicken in portions. However very tasty and fresh.

Lovely food, tasty best Indian takeaway in Croydon. Just not enough meat or chicken in portions. However very tasty and fresh.

my hubby took me here when we first met this was our first date and since had takeaways this serves the best curries around we love their food here turns up on time and comes nice n hot n you get such lovely service from them to we would deffo like to go back there 👍😊

AMAZING SERVICE! FOOD QUALITY IS SUPERB ! The biryani was very good! Will be ordering again!

AMAZING SERVICE! FOOD QUALITY IS SUPERB ! The biryani was very good! Will be ordering again!

Gorgeous authentic food. Efficient call back and delivery. Great value.

Gorgeous authentic food. Efficient call back and delivery. Great value.

Best take away I had for a long time. Great prices and excellent food quality. Superb!!!

Best take away I had for a long time. Great prices and excellent food quality. Superb!!!

Lovely flavours, great service!

Lovely flavours, great service!

Used Depa years ago. Tried again today for the first time. WONDERFUL.. Food great, fast service. Best curry that family and I have had in years :)

Used Depa years ago. Tried again today for the first time. WONDERFUL.. Food great, fast service. Best curry that family and I have had in years :)

Best Indian takeaway I've had in a long time! This place has become a firm favourite!

Best Indian takeaway I've had in a long time! This place has become a firm favourite!

Probably one of the best tandoori chicken I had.... very good, hot quality food.

I have not had a problem the last times I have ordered. But this time our Bombay potatoes, they were off and had a rancid smell..

I have not had a problem the last times I have ordered. But this time our Bombay potatoes, they were off and had a rancid smell..

Probably one of the best tandoori chicken I had.... very good, hot quality food.

Really lovely food, highlights - bhajis crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, perfect mushroom rice, Shatkora and Madras curries fresh and rich, lovely spicing. All food great. Delivery fast and friendly, perfect takeaway :-)

Really lovely food, highlights - bhajis crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, perfect mushroom rice, Shatkora and Madras curries fresh and rich, lovely spicing. All food great. Delivery fast and friendly, perfect takeaway :-)

very late delivery, but food was, as usual, pretty good. Proper Vindaloo, nice Dansak.

very late delivery, but food was, as usual, pretty good. Proper Vindaloo, nice Dansak.

The chicken was watery & the food just needed a bit more spice as was bland. Delivery was 4 mins over stated time

The chicken was watery & the food just needed a bit more spice as was bland. Delivery was 4 mins over stated time

It was good food overall. Madras curry was extra spicy as i asked. One issue- ordered chicken tikka starrter and well, only got a small portion pf chicken. For £3 something i should have got a bit more. Delivery time was ok as well. Took then 15mins more than noted.

It was good food overall. Madras curry was extra spicy as i asked. One issue- ordered chicken tikka starrter and well, only got a small portion pf chicken. For £3 something i should have got a bit more. Delivery time was ok as well. Took then 15mins more than noted.

Best I've had in a long time and hot too

Best I've had in a long time and hot too

Love this place, I'm a regular customer!

Amazing!!!! Flavourful and on time!!

Amazing!!!! Flavourful and on time!!

Love this place, I'm a regular customer!

I love the food I will be ordering again soon

I love the food I will be ordering again soon

The Chicken Phall was lovely and spicy and the Lamb Korai was very tasty. Lamb samosa was great. Really enjoyed and will be ordering again soon.

very reliable. looking forward to the next meal from Depa Indiana

very reliable. looking forward to the next meal from Depa Indiana

The Chicken Phall was lovely and spicy and the Lamb Korai was very tasty. Lamb samosa was great. Really enjoyed and will be ordering again soon.

Ordered food late at night... Delivered in good time, however paid for 2 cokes and did not receive these!!! Tried to call the restaurant but answer machine said closed... Also emailed Just Eat to state problem and no one has got back to me!! Not very happy that I've lost money and didn't receive exactly what I ordered!!

I'm sorry to say that, it will be the first and last meal... Had ordered a Rojan gosh that tasted like a lamb with tomato sauce, no spice and very blunt (unusual for an Indian Cuisine) the peshwari naan doesn't take of any coconut or almond, tasted more like a plain bread. I can't beleuve I wasted my money for such a bad meal. So disappointed that night as means hubby are craving for some Indian meal.. I also asked for a mint sauce and chutney but nothing on the bag.... Please people, don't waste your money!!

I'm sorry to say that, it will be the first and last meal... Had ordered a Rojan gosh that tasted like a lamb with tomato sauce, no spice and very blunt (unusual for an Indian Cuisine) the peshwari naan doesn't take of any coconut or almond, tasted more like a plain bread. I can't beleuve I wasted my money for such a bad meal. So disappointed that night as means hubby are craving for some Indian meal.. I also asked for a mint sauce and chutney but nothing on the bag.... Please people, don't waste your money!!

Food was very good and the Service too. Friendly, nice Staff. But inside the the Restaurant it was freezy and not for long sitting und talking with friends. Just 4-stars for the food and staff.

Delicious great food thank you

Delicious great food thank you

It was really tasty, id order from them again. A bit oily but i guess thats indian food

It was really tasty, id order from them again. A bit oily but i guess thats indian food

Food arrived half and hour before the time I had specified, but food quality was the usual good standard.

Food arrived half and hour before the time I had specified, but food quality was the usual good standard.

The best curry I've found and had since moving here in September 2015

The best curry I've found and had since moving here in September 2015

The food took over an hour, obviously it was no longer hot anymore. I had to call to find out what happened when the gentleman on the line said he didn't receive my order from Just eat. Then he said he found it and isn't sure who took the order. Then he started asking me which road I'm In, and where exactly am I. I mean come on you have gps and google maps too what is the point of me giving my address if im going to have to explain which roads I live nearby to. He explained that there was a delay- ok fair enough but a courtesy call to advise me would be nice. The food was good- cold but good, however the service just put me off!

The food took over an hour, obviously it was no longer hot anymore. I had to call to find out what happened when the gentleman on the line said he didn't receive my order from Just eat. Then he said he found it and isn't sure who took the order. Then he started asking me which road I'm In, and where exactly am I. I mean come on you have gps and google maps too what is the point of me giving my address if im going to have to explain which roads I live nearby to. He explained that there was a delay- ok fair enough but a courtesy call to advise me would be nice. The food was good- cold but good, however the service just put me off!

This place is just amazing! I'm a regular and happy to be it!

It took a little bit longer than expected but the food was gorgeous! Really recommend this place for Indian food lovers.

This place is just amazing! I'm a regular and happy to be it!

plenty of it. good old school curry.

plenty of it. good old school curry.

Ordered at 6:20pm and received the delivery at 8:10pm. Food was slightly warm and foil trays only half full. Very disappointed. No refund given as it was paid for via just eat.

Ordered at 6:20pm and received the delivery at 8:10pm. Food was slightly warm and foil trays only half full. Very disappointed. No refund given as it was paid for via just eat.

Nice tasting food however the delivery was cold when it arrived which when you spend £20+ is not acceptable.

Nice tasting food however the delivery was cold when it arrived which when you spend £20+ is not acceptable.

It took a little bit longer than expected but the food was gorgeous! Really recommend this place for Indian food lovers.

Amazing great food, really flavoursome

Amazing great food, really flavoursome

Delivery was delayed by 45 minutes, food cold. Won't be using again.

Delivery was delayed by 45 minutes, food cold. Won't be using again.

Food arrive after 1 hour 45 minutes of waiting, I called and was told it would be a few minutes, it arrived after 25 minutes of further waiting. Delivery driver didn't have my flat number written down so was banging around all the flats shouting, and causing a disturbance to the block. When I finally got his attention and he came to my flat he tried to explain their had been an accident and that's why I had to wait.... I was so annoyed by this point I took my food and shut the door. I then had to microwave all the food as it was stone cold....... Not even a little warm... Bhuna had no sauce, okra and paneer was nice but all cold. Will never order from here again....

Food arrive after 1 hour 45 minutes of waiting, I called and was told it would be a few minutes, it arrived after 25 minutes of further waiting. Delivery driver didn't have my flat number written down so was banging around all the flats shouting, and causing a disturbance to the block. When I finally got his attention and he came to my flat he tried to explain their had been an accident and that's why I had to wait.... I was so annoyed by this point I took my food and shut the door. I then had to microwave all the food as it was stone cold....... Not even a little warm... Bhuna had no sauce, okra and paneer was nice but all cold. Will never order from here again....

Brilliant. Arrived earlier than expected and was absolutely delicious. Will definitely order from this place again.

Brilliant. Arrived earlier than expected and was absolutely delicious. Will definitely order from this place again.

I tried another Indian takeaway a few months ago in the area and it was terrible. I don't think I shall deviate again; Depi Indiana is always great. The food is fresh and always delivered by a friendly driver and always on time. I have learnt my lesson!

Food was brilliant, on time and will continue ordering from this restaurant. Best Indian takeaway in Croydon in my opinion! Chicken Madras was mouth watering.

Food was brilliant, on time and will continue ordering from this restaurant. Best Indian takeaway in Croydon in my opinion! Chicken Madras was mouth watering.

Food tasted great and arrived warm. Delivery was just over an hour which is not too bad for a friday night!!!

Food tasted great and arrived warm. Delivery was just over an hour which is not too bad for a friday night!!!

Lovely staff and food, will use again :)

Lovely staff and food, will use again :)

very good in general. Phall was HOT! Dansak very nice breads all good. will order again.thank you.

very good in general. Phall was HOT! Dansak very nice breads all good. will order again.thank you.

I hadn't visited Depa for about 6 months. Popped in for a takeaway. The food was absolutely delicious - they made my chicken dansak extra spicy as requested. The naan breads were soft and aromatic. The onion bhaji's were crispy on the outside and moist inside - just as they should be. This little restaurant puts some of the better known establishments in Croydon to shame. Well done again.

Food was lovely, definitely will order again! One of the best Indians I have been to. Only thing I would say is that if someone orders 2 chips, they should be in seperate bags rather than one as it was for me and a friend who left after delivery

A more expensive meal than my usual restaurant.

Food was lovely, definitely will order again! One of the best Indians I have been to. Only thing I would say is that if someone orders 2 chips, they should be in seperate bags rather than one as it was for me and a friend who left after delivery

A more expensive meal than my usual restaurant.

35 years on and still the best ! Absolutely first class

35 years on and still the best ! Absolutely first class

Me and me Nan have been coming here for years took my boyfriend there last night to grab an Indian.... Only collection but could not have been given a better customer service anywhere else so friendly and welcoming taking care of us why we waited for the food which was spot on.... Amazing food amazing service.... This restaurant has been around for ever and they don't advertise.... There not interested in quantity... They are interested in quality customers coming back and being satisfied... Thank you so much depa Indiana :) we will be back

I have tried all the Indian take away shops in croydon and still come back to this one it is just outstanding food quality quantity and service is first class ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Top stars