Gup Shup - Chit Chat Chai in Havering

Review of Gup Shup Chit Chat Chai Gup Shup Chit Chat Chai, located on clock House Lane/Collier Row Road, offers Indian/Pakistani street food with a unique twist. The restaurant's hospitality and customer service are commendable, with staff being consistently polite and accommodating. Despite occasional busyness, the service remains efficient, and food is well-prepared and served promptly. While the prices are slightly higher, the quality of food and service justifies the cost. Parking can be challenging, although free parking is available on side streets after 5pm. The atmosphere is trendy and family-friendly, and takeaway options are available.

This restaurant got my order mixed up and I ended up not eating breakfast !! Just Eats have been informed but they are very poor at dealing with these things from previous experiences. I called the restaurant and they say the driver has mixed up the order but on looking it's the shop.

Great food and great service. Ambience is also very nice.

Lovely family friendly atmosphere, service is flawless Chef Tahir’s food is incredible

Travelled 40mins to taste food after reading reviews and honestly hand on heart was not disappointed and definitely will make the trip again. Family and I had mixture of English and desire meals, all met our needs. So full and so happy. Also added bonus in this cold wintery weather was the restaurant was nice and warm, just like the staff and decor.

Amazing place with lovely ambiance.. Great food and friendly service!

GUP SHUP FOR THE COLLIER ROW TAKEOVER!!! 2nd to NONE service! And the food was the hug and comfort I was looking for on this cold and cloudy day! Thank you to Mo & Ezza for the best hospitality experience! I’ll definitely be coming back again whenever I’m in the area! God bless you both!

Great food and great service. Pakoras are a must

Good spot for Romford to have Halal breakfast and smash burger

The food was so tasty. We had the big daddy and knafeh French toast absolutely delicious and would highly recommend to friends and family. What tops this place is the customer service impeccable.

Came first time here, love the vibe, breakfast was lovely and so was the tea, ordered desi and english breakfast, it took a while to be made but was worth it. Definitely recommend coming here

Great atomosphere and breakfast

Great food and friendly service

Great freshly made food, good management and great hospitality.

I have Great experience with the breakfast ,they have pretty menu in breakfast the food was too delicious and there is Good atmosphere and getting happy vibes .

Amazing hospitality , amazing food and amazing flavours. Travelled a long way to try this and it was worth the travel. Will definitely be back!!

Amazing food, great customer service! I highly recommend the aloo tiki burger!

This is my go to place for brunch- they have a range of options from desi to english and the food is delicious! Always great service and atmosphere👍🏼

Great food and service. I come here regularly

Great place for desi food, polite staff and good music. Maybe a suggestion to offer an afternoon tea option?

Food is amazing. Brothers are very kind and welcoming.

Excellent food, all freshly prepared. The staff are very attentive, they go out of their way to make sure you have an excellent meal

**Review of Gup Shup Cafe** I recently dined at Gup Shup Cafe and was thoroughly impressed by the quality of their offerings. The chana halwa puri breakfast was exceptional—perfectly balanced in flavor and notably non-greasy, a rarity in many establishments. As a resident of Bradford, where the culinary competition is robust, I can confidently say that Gup Shup Cafe ranks among the top contenders. My wife ordered the English breakfast, and it also exceeded our expectations in both taste and presentation. Overall, Gup Shup Cafe delivers an outstanding dining experience, characterized by remarkable food and a welcoming atmosphere. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking quality cuisine.

Excellent service and food. Overall 10/10.

GupShup is truly a gem when it comes to finding authentic Indian/Pakistani cuisine in a stunning, contemporary setting. It’s rare to come across a place that balances exceptional food, a warm, inviting ambiance, and impeccable service, but GupShup effortlessly hits the mark. The menu is a delightful mix of street food classics, catering to all tastes—including the little ones. The friendly staff and flawless service elevate the entire experience. One standout dish that you won’t find anywhere else is their Knafeh French Toast, an innovative twist that’s bursting with flavor—a true testament to their creativity. Without a doubt, GupShup has become my favorite spot, and I can’t find a single thing to fault.

Being there once order the food come after 1hr was un cooked parata got the pic of food which was serve to me waste of money waste of time charge £10 For below food

Wonderful food wonderful service thumbs up for reddy

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Guppshup, and I must say, it was an unforgettable experience! From the moment we walked in, the warm and welcoming hospitality made us feel like family. The staff went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed, with a genuine smile and an eagerness to make our evening special. Guppshup’s attention to detail, from the ambiance to the service, made our evening exceptional. If you’re looking for a place that delivers not only incredible food but also top-notch hospitality, Guppshup is the place to be. Can’t wait to go back and enjoy another meal there!

One of the best burger places in this area. Food was great. Family have really enjoyed it and service from Praneeth has been excellent. Very friendly and helpful. Thank you :)

Gupshup is a brilliant place to go for chai and food full of flavour. The staff are amazing always ready to help and management accommodates requests for special events.

Quick service but chicken wrap was cold

Kind,attentive staff, Food was lovely

Nice food, cosy, warm.and welcoming

Mango Habenero Wings are amazing and chicken burger was really nice

The food was impeccable - the mango habenero bites, the meat samosas and the biscoff milk cake :)

Enjoyed the chaats , staff very friendly Defo recommended , Mr Tahirs food is the best we have had

At last, a place where you don’t have to trek to North London for authentic, freshly cooked Indian and Pakistani food! The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the staff are incredibly friendly. Plus, their Instagram is worth checking out!

Lovely little place with nice atmosphere..loved the aloo paratha and karak chai

We are regulars here We absolutely love it The food and the service is always quick Thanks

Awsome authentic indian food kuddos to team and Chef

Nice place, but the food was only ok when we came.

Great and welcoming service, really lovely. Food is outstanding too. Don't say this often, but I will be coming back here. Thanks alot

Food on point, good portion sizes, value for money and customer service

Location has free parking after 5pm Mon-Sat. Nice decor, suede chairs and benches. Great food - ordered limbu pani, chilli paneer, karak chai, samosa chaat, gol gappe. Contains a decorative tuk-tuk. Reasonably priced. Would definitely come back. ----------------- Have been back here after 1.5 years, has a larger lunch/dinner menu, new breakfast menu. Ordered The Big Daddy breakfast and Chit Chat Chai Breakfast - again, fast service, relaxed atmosphere.

Staff are fantastic food was awesome 👍 will be here again

The portions were really good and the food was great, highly recommend!

The food was so good, and the portion sizes were giant and good value for money.

Amazing food, quick service. Great value for money

I got the non veg Thaal and it was a perfect amount of food. A little bit of everything. Papri chaat was tangy, sweet and malty. Samosa was super strong meaty flavour. Pakore were crispy, mildy spiced, seekh kebab was very juicy and the chai was a nice end to the meal.

Really like this place to eat in or take away. The food is delicious, service is always pleasant . Been having dinner and breakfasts here, always walking away with nice full belly.

I had a really nice experience dining at Gup Shup. It was my first time dining there and I was made to feel very welcome by staff and the owner. I had a desi breakfast of aloo, chana, halwa and puri. It was cooked to perfection the chana and aloo were both medium spiced and seasoned which is just how I like my desi food and the halwa was delicious too - sweet but not too sweet and garnished with almonds. The puris were light, crisp and nicely puffed up. I also ordered a cup of karak chai which was also lovely and the delicate flavour of cardamom really came through. I was also offered extra poori and chai. There was a good selection of dishes on menu both desi, English and Mediterranean. Next time I come I will be sure to try some different dishes.

Really good food and attentive service

We came early so was quiet, which was perfect for a little mother daughter lunch. We enjoyed the simple desi breakfast and the French toast. Found the tea to be a little underwhelming. But all in all nice and can’t wait to come try other items

Loved the cannon board, brought me memories of my childhood when I used to visit family in Bangladesh! We had the desi breakfast which was super filling and very tasty! yet to go back and try the burgers and biryanis

I have been to Gupshup a lot of times and have always thoroughly enjoyed my visits there. I exclusively go there for breakfast and like the Aloo parathas the best. Staff is very cooperative and has a very good sense of Asian taste and food. Hats off to the chef!!

I really like the samosa and tikki chat here Server is very humble and Good with customers as I see Chef cook very good Indian cuisine I am regular customer and taste most of their menus

Exceptional dinning.. food was fresh and on point. Excellent customer service. I Would definitely recommend to come and try their food.

Great little place for some Indian street food and chai, shoutout to Praneet for his customer service, always helpful and smiling. Recommended for a casual outing with friends or spouse

Gup Shup is a vibrant haven for anyone craving authentic Indian and Pakistani street food, a variety of brunch, burgers or grills - served with a dash of warmth and hospitality. I’m a regular and go frequently - This charming cafe captures the essence of bustling South Asian streets while providing a cozy spot for a leisurely breakfast or a flavourful lunch. The perfect spot for families!

It was a Bank holiday very quiet only us. The service was appalling, the food we ordered Dahi Puri, siracha and honey wings and Mumbai pav bhaji with tea. The tastes weren’t great. Dahi puri was awful all soggy and sour no real bursts of flavour. The tea was old and smelt, and came last after 20mins of waiting. Old wings just dolopped in lots of siracha and honey. Not great at all. Over rated on Instagram! Disappointed.

The food was very delicious and the staff are very friendly hence the 5 Stars 🌟

Wow nice place and food is awesome 😊

Lovely breakfast and great service! Karak chai was the best Ive had (: Tahir uncle was very welcoming and accommodating

Very friendly. Good food and amazing staff!

Food was really good, service is very professional and everything was prepared very fast. The staff are kind and atmosphere is really nice. Definitely would come again

Taste is awesome. I had Desi breakfast which ha s Parathas, masala beans and omelette. It was such an awesome experience to dine such a tasty food in collier row. The Parathas was fluffy and the masala beans was so delicious. It was very classy, genuine and satisfying.

18/08/2024 - For me it was the best desi breakfast. Top spot & the staffs were friendly and kind. From Manchester & I enjoyed the food there. Will come again when I’m in that side of the woods!

Everything was 10/10. The service was immaculate and we were made to feel so welcomed. The food was delicious! Would definitely recommend this place to anyone!

Visited this amazing food place . Best food Best service. Tahir was very friendly. We had delicious chana halwa puri breakfast.mix grill . Highly recommended.

A great restaurant with tasty food that we would recommend! We just walked past Chit Chat Chai and thought it looked cool, and so decided to have breakfast there. The decor was snazzy and the host was very welcoming. There was a dedicated breakfast menu which had a great variety of Western and Indian food. We had the Egg bhurji and the Chit Chat English Breakfast. The Egg bhurji came with fresh parathas, and was a good size. The English breakfast was also well portioned and looked lovely. Both dishes came quickly, with heated plates, and were delicious. The pricing was also decent! The host/server was very nice to us and we had a great chat with him. We would definitely recommend this place and will be coming back soon for dinner.

Went there for breakfast today with my daughters, the guy Pranedh served us was really friendly, the food was amazing too

Lovely food, attentive staff, and nice decor.

Lovely local spot. I've seen it busy and quiet and the mood inside is always pleasant. Family friendly and great staff. Food is great too

Me and my husband went there for a brunch! The mixed grill was tasteless the chops were disgusting! The Shish kebab was awful even K.O Grill is million times better, no taste no spice or flavour! Chicken tikka felt as I was having plain boiled chicken! For sauce the guy gave us pfc chilli sauce I mean come on seriously… we also ordered chaat plater I have had nicer panni puri else were plus even I make it better and fresh sauce homemade! There were some uneducated customers there who couldn’t sort out their kids screaming running around everywhere couldn’t enjoy a peaceful time! As a parent you would carry kids activities so they are occupied instead of repeating “people are trying to enjoy a meal” those kids looked around under 2 and parents were not bothered about other people’s privacy bad parenting! Will never go there again!

Always great service and authentic tasty food here! £7.99 for a huge desi breakfast tray with generous amounts of paratha. Caramel chai is good too!

Nice place for Indian snacks. Chaat was decent. Keema Paav could have been better. Friendly staff. Parking on road opposite. There's a carrom board inside to occupy kids.

The aaloo parathas were yummy and very filling. We also ordered full English, mango lassi and a mini breakfast platter for the kids. Tbh the rest of the food tasted very average. I have been before and enjoyed the meals, but unfortunately this time we didn’t find it as appetising as it had been on previous visits. Other than this, decor and cleanliness within the cafe was excellent. Not sure if I’ll come back, but I think it’s definitely worth a visit at least once ..!

Lovely food and great service Thank you

Lovely food. Freshly made jalebi were delicious. All food full of flavour. Great pani puri.

A nice little find, good selection of Indian street food and I enjoyed it. Just be aware of portion sizes when ordering.

Got the breakfast it was absolutely amazing 10/10 will be trying next time i’m in london

The Karak Tea was so good. The Rice platter is enough for two. Good experience.

We visited Gup Shup on Sunday 28 July for breakfast as a large group (7 adults and 5 kids) and were pleasantly surprised and deeply impressed with this gem of a place tucked away in Romford. All of the breakfast options we ordered were delicious and very well presented. The karak tea was freshly brewed and so much better than the other many tea outlets that use that awful powder based karak. I highly recommend Gup Shup - it really does have something for everyone and the prices are very reasonable for the quality of food being served. The owner, Mohsin, and his colleagues were very welcoming - I wish him and the team all the best with this restaurant and continued success. Keep up the great work and thanks for a great experience! Fayaz and family

The breakfast was truly delicious. We had the chana halwa and nihari. The nihari was the best we have tasted. I love the way the family are so friendly and the chef MashaAllah you have out done yourself Thank you Yasmin & Alias Khan

Great food, brilliant vibes. I would definitely come back here again 👌🏽

Mo, you are definitely doing some amazing stuff here, 👏 From today, this is now my weekend spot, the service was top notch, drinks were waow, the meal was superrrrrrrrbbbbbb I've been to different restaurant, but personally? This place has been exceptionally fantastic. Desert too, phew....please keep up the good work, it'll pay off one day.

Great place for breakfast, nice chilled environment, great customer service with the food arriving quickly despite the place being slightly busy (for a reason). Would definitely recommend if you’re going for some gup shup with friends

It was an overall wonderful experience, the food and desserts were delicious. The service was also impeccable. I had the chai, and the orange juice, both great! Everything was properly thought out and had a luxurious feel. The food is well worth the money and the prices are great too! I was enjoying my food so I didn’t take any pictures.

This was aweeeeeeeeeesome. Will definitely be coming back. Mo was not only gracious about accommodating our unique orders but I love that he knew it was our first time and went the extra mile to feed us and make us feel comfortable.

Best Halal breakfast place! Variety of options ,Excellent service,Highly recommended.

Nice and modern. Friendly faces to greet you in. Welcoming to families.

Beautiful establishment with authentic desi food. Fantastic friendly service too. Definitely recommend 👌🏾✨

Great service and delicious food - I hope they expand their drinks menu to include more hot drinks such as Mochas, Lattes and Karak Coffee! We had both desi and English breakfast options

Food is very taste and excellent service by Praneeth

The food is to good.I tried samosa chaaat .That was to good. But jalebi is extremely wow. That what i was looking for fresg jalebi.Praneeth reddy is such a nice guy.suggest us these dishes.everything is up to the mark.willing to visit again..

Really tasty breakfast and good size, the staff were really friendly and the owner was friendly too, great service

Lovely place beautiful deco with amazing food very tasty and flavourful food, customer service was amazing they went above and beyond highly recommend this hidden gem can’t wait to be back defo will be my regular from from now on

First time dining here, will be back iA. Great food, great presentation, great service. Update -- Came back again at the end of the same week and was disappointed. It was a polar opposite experience with disorganised service. They were mildly busy, but couldn't seem to cope. Be prepared to extend parking, and don't come hungry. Staff members did apologise profusely at end of meal and went to good effort to make amends, which was appreciated. Will likely keep us as a returning customer now.

Visited on 13 July 2024 around 4:30pm. We just missed the brunch menu but everything else was absolutely delicious. The service was exceptional. We were served by a chap called Ruddy who was friendly and very informative. Will be back for brunch!

Chicken nuggets were missing from order