Dhinchak in Croydon

absolute fun and delicious vegetarian dishes, really helpful staff.

Yesterday had a dinner with my family, staff is very rude , the food was worst

Dhinchak is an exceptional Indian restaurant with fantastic food and outstanding service. Their Methi Bhajia is an absolute must-try—flavorful and perfectly cooked. The menu offers a wider variety of authentic Indian dishes than many other Indian restaurants, making it a standout choice. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, complemented by friendly and attentive staff who enhance the dining experience. The only minor drawback is the parking situation, as you may need to search nearby streets, which can occasionally take time. However, the delicious food and excellent service more than make up for it. Highly recommended!

The experience at this restaurant was unfortunately compromised by the excessively loud and unvaried live music, which hindered the overall ambiance. Despite our courteous request to lower the volume, the noise level remained unchanged, making it difficult to engage in conversation or communicate effectively with the waiter regarding our order. Regrettably, the atmosphere detracted from what could have otherwise been an enjoyable dining experience.

Really enjoyed the food at Dhinchak. The food was amazing, and the variety and quick service top notch. Very spacious and great for families. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Service is fuked up. Staff dont know how to behave with customers. We use a nepcin any they behave like we demage thier property 😂 If they cant handle their property then why they do???! They dont know how to behave with customers . Please if you go then be careful they are like just come and eat food dont use ours plates because we cant afford to wash dishes so please i request you if you go then be careful and happy your lunch or dinner

Very rude behavior for owners wife..

Food is tasty and very good service. Recommend to experience.

I recently revisited this restaurant after a couple of years, having had fond memories of it, but unfortunately, it has gone downhill in every aspect. The atmosphere felt cold and uninviting, and the food was far below the standard I remember. Service was lackluster, with the woman behind the bar (who I believe is the owner’s wife) showing no smile or gratitude throughout. The place itself was uncomfortably chilly, adding to the overall poor experience. Sadly, I would advise staying away from this restaurant, as there are much better options available nearby. It’s truly a shame, as this place used to be excellent.”

Heard a lot of good things about this place and finally got to go and very impressed with food and flavors. It also offers a lively atmosphere with colorful decor which matches its bold and flavorful dishes. Their menu is diverse, offering everything from classic curries to innovative street snacks, making it ideal for casual dining or group meals. Service is friendly, though the restaurant can get busy during peak times. Prices are reasonable, making it a good value for the quality of food. Some customers might find the noise level a bit high, but it adds to the energetic atmosphere. Overall, a fun spot for a casual Indian meal.

Heard a lot of good things about this place and finally got to go and very impressed with food and flavors. It also offers a lively atmosphere with colorful decor which matches its bold and flavorful dishes. Their menu is diverse, offering everything from classic curries to innovative street snacks, making it ideal for casual dining or group meals. Service is friendly, though the restaurant can get busy during peak times. Prices are reasonable, making it a good value for the quality of food. Some customers might find the noise level a bit high, but it adds to the energetic atmosphere. Overall, a fun spot for a casual Indian meal.

I had an unfortunate experience at this place. After a minor disagreement, the manager told us to leave the restaurant. Such behavior was uncalled for and extremely unprofessional. It ruined our evening and left a bad impression. I hope the management takes note and ensures better customer service in the future. I had previously visited this place months back but still it was not that much of a pleasant experience the food was at par.

We went to this restaurant today for dinner. Our experience was bad. Customer service wasn’t good and the taste of the food was average. Won’t visit again.

"I had a worst experience ever in my life” They asked us to pay 20% service charge compulsory. When we politely request to remove service charge. In the response : manager of the restaurant behave rudely. (They don’t care about customers & not respect the customers)

Terrible experience. They wouldn't allow us to bring our own water for our child, insisting we purchase their 'mineral water' instead. I was so disappointed that I walked away without eating. I don't plan on returning.

Excellent food with excellent service

Worst service ever and even when serving they give small glasses and no spoons as well. You have to ask them for this. Would never go there again. Worst service and food was not great either.

Never seen such a rude behaviour in any London restaurant….Owner is nothing but a goon…such places should be closed….someday it could escalate into major fight with such rude behaviour

Very very good, I go every Friday and can’t get enough. Brilliant hospitality aswell. Absolute bargain for such high quality food.

One of the best Indian food , if you know true Indian food. We go every second week with family , friends etc. Till date no issue s only best food.

Very good experience feels like homely food.....👌👌👌

Easily one of the best in the SW region of London.

A great place to eat, the quality of food is consistent . The only request to management is FEVERTREE TONICS PLEASE

I order from the uber the order is taking longer then expected around 1:30 hrs and when i ask the staff abused me so no customer dignity and no respect. Never bought anything from this restaurant.

Tried this place for family lunch. Did like the taste initially but the Few dish have way too much oil and not sure about the quality. We all had bad stomach post the visit.

Enjoyed a good time with my family

Food was exceptionally good and value for money. The portion sizes are really good and enough for sharing. They had offers on cocktails and beers which was a bonus.

Amazing experience. Outside food. Pure Indian test.

Best service ever by Meet so friendly feel like home and mukhvas aflatoon che.

Horrible service, very aggressive staff, don't waste your time and money at this establishment

Very nice authentic Indian food Service good Atmosphere noisy but vibrant

I get 10 stars if available in ratings... amazing food and service 😀

Nice Indian food, large selection of vegetarian options and traditional meat dishes as well .

Amazing food and lovely atmosphere. Staff are really kind and the food is really tasty. I definitely recommend .10/10

Food is great , Just have to wait, which some people don't like, But with family it is good. Had few take ways too. all very good.

I love the place. Food is great but the owners should respect and should be aware of the hygiene and cleanliness. Last time we went, a family next to us were changing diapers on an empty table and didn’t sanitise it. The manager didn’t even bother to ask them to do it in the restroom as everyone else was being uncomfortable.

Nice and Co operative staff. Good atmosphere

Great local Indian restaurant! The paneer butter masala is amazing! Food is super spicy so be sure to keep that in mind!

Food is very delicious.. Service is great as well...😇

Beautiful tasty Indian food, great service.

it was very amazing food and friendly staff

Simple yet friendly environment and great service. Food was also enjoyable - methi bhajia, sabudana vada and undhiyu

Amazing food and service. I come here regularly.

Meet was amazing and very welcoming. My 5th visit and will continue to keep coming here. The food was 10/10. Service is top tier.

Very good service and even better food !

It was brilliant experience nice food

The service is brilliant Our waiter Meet was on our call Thank you. The food is delicious. Not cold but stayed warm. Thank you again

Great service with friendly staff

Great food. Crispy bhajas are the best

Food was great, had starters, mains and dessert . Service was very good , Meet especially gave us great service all round! He was very attentive and friendly with some great suggestions!

Really enjoyed the food and the service was brill!

Great food, fantastic service. The team member Meet gave us a fantastic service. Couldn’t fault it. Looking forward to the next trip already. Been here 4 times now

A must visit place for authentic indian food, my favourite one is paneer butter masala with garlic naan, go and try the best indian food in Croydon only at Dhinchak restaurant 😊

The experience was very good and service is very good by one of the staff member meet

Excellent food and excellent service 👌👌

Good experience. Always prefer to visit here as have an authentic taste of India. Especially the staff members and one of the member name Meet, always being very helpful and friendly. Good experience overall

I had visited Dhinchak once and then visited again and again as the food, atmosphere and staff is really awsome. Really like to thank Meet for his greatful service.

Food was so delicious A guy named Meet was so helpful also kreena was so humble and kind to us she waited patiently for us even though they were about to close, helped with the order as well, overall I liked their friendly behavior and yummy food 🤌❤️

Very nice indian food same like indian taste..

Very different Indian food, not the usual fare, very busy midweek, lots of locals. Give it a go

A new and good Indian restaurant around this area. Almost like desi Dhaaba style food.

Great food and friendly staff. I visited recently with my 7 week baby and the staff were very accommodating in finding a quiet space for me to comfortably change and feed her. A great evening overall.

Best place for food not look great but service and food number 1

Went on a Saturday date here and booked a table for 2 on the day. Got the confirmation but later the same day my reservation was cancelled? With no reason as to why? Luckily when we went there we were seated within 5 mins. So no love lost there. The atmosphere was underwhelming, no eye catching painting on the wall, the chairs were hard plastic, which got uncomfortable to sit on after 30mins, the men’s toilet was dark, had a flashing bulb that needed changing and had footprints on the wall. But let’s move on to the food shall we… we ordered Paneer Tuffani and Vegetable chowmein, the paneer was really good, no complaints there and it looked freshly made but then again it should be since we waited more than 30mins for it. My wife took 1 bite of her indo Chinese dish and left it, just tasted of chemicals. I tried it aswell and found it sour. Wouldn’t recommend. So what about the drinks? They didn’t have Virgin Colada on the day and the Tropical Mojita was 30% ice, 20% lime and the rest was just flavoured water. Not something that should be £7+. Absolute joke. I’d say the best part about the place was the staff, but I can’t after the mean look I got from the server when I said we didn’t like the indo Chinese dish. Oh well, the best review I can leave is not to come back here again.

A great Indian restaurant in Croydon.

Wow I can’t believe these places are allowed to run. £12 for a curry full of oil. £4 for bhabhi naan full of chilli flakes went straight to bin. I ordered chicken lollipops turns out it was drums of heaven which was good but clearly they don’t understand the difference. £30 spent on Uber eats and it’s just waste. They should be banned for killing people with this much oil.

Rubbish service and bad service...

After trying in many restaurants. found the flavours which im looking for🫡.Good customer service. Thank you team

I am from Harrisburg Pennsylvania. I visited London for family event. I got opportunity to take dinner with my friends and family at DHiNCHAK. It’s clean and lovely place for dinner and small parties.Friendly service and delicious food

Third visit to restaurant, with predictable results. Some first choices off the menu, overpriced wine and no dessert as the kitchen was closed (we did dine late) made for a disappointing overall experience despite the excellent dishes we did eventually get.

It's a perfect place to go and enjoy the evening with nice food and drinks for friends and family occasion or without any occasion.

First time I have been here. The food was delicious, the menu is also clearly labelled for allergens! Lots of vegan options and the fresh passion fruit juice was so refreshing. The waiters were helpful and attentive. It is reasonably priced. The food came quickly even though it was busy. The best desi food in the Norbury/ Thornton Heath area. Will definitely be back!

I was excited to dine at this place. but left feeling disrespected. The manager boasted about his 17 years in London and made to unsolicited comments about my personal choices. Being asked to leave without a valid reason was the tipping point. As a woman and an Indian, it's disheartening to face such judgement and lack of professionalism in a place meant for enjoyment.

We went to eat here and were very underwhelmed by the inside decor. It’s all very basic. Onto the food, which was okay, no real complaints but was not the best food I have eaten but wasn’t the worst. I probably would not go here again, we only have the vegetarian options when we went. The service overall was good.

I had an unsettling experience in this restaurant . Not only were we abruptly asked to leave, but the manager also unnecessarily boasted about his 17-year stay in London and made inappropriate comments about our personal choices and behavior. As someone of Indian origin, I was disheartened to face such unprofessionalism from a fellow Indian. Customers should be treated with respect and understanding, not subjected to personal judgments

We have been there two times, Food was worst, manager talk with us arrogacely . Never recommend this place. Bad experience .

Food is great. But service is very poor. Food took over two hours on Sunday night. But once we complained with the reception manager the food was out in ten mins. It was really difficult to order condiments and sides. Pricing for non listed items is not clear. I would advise improvement in ordering system. Maybe looking to order via barcode or QR CODE. So staff do not waste time waiting. We really enjoyed the food. We went post recommendation but the service was the down part. Maybe choose a a quieter day to go next time.

Great food 5/5 , service 3/5 - they just need to be aware more on the floor ,, overall I recommend for sure.

I went to this restaurant as it was local the food was too oily and tasteless also the service was Rubbish I do not recommend this restaurant waste of money also the chairs are not comfortable please avoid this place

The food was excellent. Value for money. The starter portion was quite good. Service was really good. The owner and staff were so kind to us.

A nice new restaurant I discovered locally. the food is good although the ambience lacks privacy. Was full with customers on Saturday evening. Service can be improved by adding a bit more smile. Overall a good restaurant either excellent food. Will visit again.

I ordered for Szechuan noodles… & they give me noodles that burn my mouth. Lots of chilli inside and apart from that when I ask them about it … they gave me an excuse that it should be like this much spicy.. you should let us know before that you want mild ,they didn’t even ask for to change to mild …very poor customer service….. very disappointed 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻

I'll always give this place a 5 star. Recently tried their breakfast items and everything was amazing. The north Indian food during evenings is the most authentic Indian food I have eaten in UK. Owner is good and attends to us very nicely every time we go. Nice family run place with lots of love. Must try!!!

Food is pathetic.. Too much spicy, you cant even eat!! I have had such a bad experience with this restaurant. Xo-tikka restaurant is far far far better than this

Went to get a take away, was disappointed, as they were too busy to do a takeaway

We did take away! The crispy bhajia were burnt!

Great food and ambiance for Indian food. We ate Methi Gota which was very authentic and had Punjabi main entre, also very good. Highly recommend.

went for fathers day, the place had a good reputation and had many recommendations so seemed like a safe bet. my experience could not have been worse. the meat was overcooked and dry. I had a tandoori chicken which was like cardboard and a lamb kebab that didn't taste like there was any lamb in there. Only dish I enjoyed was the Manchurian chicken. took a doggy bag as the vegetarian food was ok but will not be eating it!! i have had the runs this morning and likely will loose a days work due to the stomach cramps. personally i feel its great reputation is unfounded.

I was there with my one of Indian friend & I was very impressed about Indian food veg. & Nonveg…..food, service & Atmosphere is very nice… Next time I will go with my family…

Very nice & Delicious INDIAN FOOD..... I Have been there so many times & I recommend to my friends & they also Very happy to be there for Dinner....now They open street food....so nice & testy like INDIA.. service is very nice & friendly.... Atmosphere is also 5*......

Very delicious food and service very fast

Very good Indian Food and budget friendly. Also the noteworthy thing is you can test the same as your home country. So I definitely recommend this.

Khoya kaju masala and garlic tawa fry are must try.

A new and good Indian restaurant around this area. Almost like desi Dhaaba style food. Staff are young and good. Service is very quick and good. Seats were bit odd but ok. Food is very good and especially indo-chinese like chicken Manchurian(the best) and chilly chicken. Curries were good but bit oily. Butter naans and butter rotis were perhaps one of the best in these area. Planner butter masala(Paneer Makhani) was like Dhaba style Lamb curry was good. And prices are really reasonable

Very tasty food, but waiting to get it on the table as only one serviceman served to 25 customers at a time, atmosphere was looking robotic....

Tasty food, restaurant is like a cafe, service is good as well, just needs a little TLC

One the rubbish service in this Restaurant bcz when we was thare one the my nephew was little bit drunked so he not behave properly that's why funking they staff members and Ower as not give as propar food . Please don't go thare bcz we can't give money for the not good service and food.

Food tasty, staff friendly, a no frills type of place. Prices are very reasonable. Long drinks menu but only a few cocktails available.

I'm sorry, but this was disappointing. The place is a run of the mill, also ran Indian restaurant with limited food choices and curries that lack taste. My main issue during my visit was the unacceptable amount of oil used in the dishes, one of the chicken dish was almost half made up of oil! How is this acceptable, if I wanted a pot of chili oil, I would have asked for it. They have a 'clay pot mutton' that tastes just like their other lamb curry and probably the same curry with an extra bucket of oil! The food also needs a bit more diversity, it was the same boring dishes that tasted like microwave meals from Sainsbury's, but with.. guess what? with an extra serving of grease! The staff do try but the place is reminiscent of a run down school canteen with kids chairs.

Food is amazing but dine-in service is very slow. Not as expected. Overall experience can be improved by increasing staff or the speed of service.