Kaani Kaana - Bangladeshi and Indian Takeaway Chelmsford in Chelmsford

Such a nice food and it's a great experience as a customer, their customer service is so good and food as well so tasty

I'm actually downgrading my review which was formally 5 stars. I've always tended to give this place the benefit of the doubt given the first few times I ordered from here were superb. Sadly the other 8 or so times I have ordered, the chicken has been super chewy or tough and sometimes barely any chicken. The poppadoms from time to time have been super soft and felt like they were a day old. So I sadly have to give this place a poor review despite it being so great the first few times I ate here. Consistency is key and they sadly lack that. So I will not be ordering from them again.

Absolutely delicious food delivered hot and freshly prepared. Not massive portions but full of flavour. Quite expensive

Took over 2 hours for a delivery tonight! Just crazy as food is good but 2 hours when an order is place at 6.30 is crazy! Clearly people taking advantage of a one off discount but come on 2 hours?! Food wasn’t as good as normal okra fries were way too greasy and lacked any flavour, paneer was basically cold and the garlic naan had no garlic taste. Was very disappointing

Amazing vegetarian/ vegan menu, good food quality food

by far and away the best vegan curry i have ever had, my local isn’t this good but it’s worth the drive to be greeted by the lovely staff

Food is delicious! Omg the flavours was insane.. love the wings and lamb curry my kids love it too, very clean establishment. Staff is so friendly yet professional all the ladies who answer the phone deserve a raise Excellent wish I could give you 10 stars. Customer for life . Laura x

We've bought from Kaani Kaana before and decided to get it again for our 1st wedding anniversary as a midweek treat. They were kind enough to give us a little note and chocolate fudge cake on the house. Thank you again Kaani Kaana, brilliant food as always with a special treat.

Really disappointed. This was our second collection after a previously good experience. We placed an order online for a 5:30pm-5:45pm collection, arrived at 5:35 and was told that they where waiting on two dishes. We went for a short walk and came back at 5:50pm to be told it was still not ready. At 6pm they then told us one of our dishes was unavailable and offered us an alternative, 5 minutes later they then told us a second dish was also unavailable which we then had to swap. These were both main dishes that were out of stock. How did they not know at 5:35 that they did not have those dishes?? Our food was eventually ready at 6:15. The replacement dishes were nowhere near as nice as our original choices. A few 'free' popadoms really doesn't make up for this poor experience.

Watery curry. Implied I was lying when I phoned to complain. Overpriced. Worst in Chelmsford. Indian zest is a lot nicer!!

Really good and friendly people

The staff are amazingly friendly and helpful, the service provided is mind-blowing. And the food delightful. Would highly recommend.

I’ve heard a lot of good things about the joint, and it did not disappoint. So fresh, so full of flavours, unreal quality. The staff were lovely too, my food was running a tad late, so I was given a complimentary can of coke, nice touch. Lovely place, I absolutely recommend

The Chicken Biryani was absolutely delicious, with tender, flavorful chicken perfectly layered with aromatic, well-spiced rice. Each bite bursts with authentic taste, making it a must-try for any biryani lover.The delicious biriyani highly recommend refered by Alwin

Delicious food and brilliant service. Definitely recommend!!

5 Stars – Fantastic Food & Service at Kaani Kaana! Kaani Kaana - Bangladeshi and Indian Takeaway in Chelmsford is hands-down one of the best takeaway spots I’ve ever ordered from! They don’t offer dine-in, but their delivery and pickup service is top-notch. I chose the pickup option and was pleasantly surprised to receive a 10% discount—such a nice gesture! What really stood out was how closely they followed my specific instructions. Every detail was spot on, showing their genuine commitment to customer satisfaction. It’s rare to find a place that listens so carefully and delivers exactly what you ask for. The food itself was absolutely delicious. Rich, authentic flavors in every bite, and the portion sizes were incredibly generous—perfect for sharing or enjoying leftovers. Everything was fresh, perfectly spiced, and clearly made with care. I can’t recommend Kaani Kaana highly enough. If you’re looking for high-quality Bangladeshi and Indian cuisine with excellent service and great value, this is the place. I’ll definitely be ordering again!

100% the best food in chelmsford. The staff are extremely welcoming and friendly and interior is very chic too!!!!

Had biryani at Kani Kaana and it was really good! The food was tasty, the place was clean, and everything went smoothly. Shoutout to Sonsa for the great service — super friendly and helpful. Definitely coming back again!

Very good, at the front house ms.Sonsa was so welcoming. Surely a keep on ordering place.

Food is great, staff are friendly!

As a coeliac, I have to be very confident that a restaurant understands the need to not only provide me with gluten free food, but also that they have understood the risk of cross contamination to me. I emailed the restaurant in advance and they took my concerns extremely seriously. The Manager personally spoke to the team to ensure they could cater for me and then processed my order directly keeping me updated via email. On the day of the delivery, I was telephoned in advance to reassure me that the delivery had been prepared safely. And my goodness, when it arrived it was absolutely delicious! As a coeliac it is hard to be confident eating out, but it was wonderful to have my concerns taken extremely seriously and I was perfectly ok after eating. Thank you to all the team, you made my evening!

The best Indian take away in “Essex” without a doubt ! 10/10 ⭐️

Best Indian we have ever had. My husband is obsessed with Indian takeaway now and will only order from this restaurant. The food has so much flavour and tastes fresh. So much variety on the menu and it entices you to try new things. We recommend this restaurant to all our family/friends and they always agree they are the best around. Thank you to all the staff for great food and brilliant communication. We had a mistake once when an order got missed but they rectified it quickly and got the food out to us ASAP. We are ordering another takeaway away tonight 🤤 all the best xx

My daughter had surprised birthday party and had placed ordered for party. Food was really good and all my guest liked it. They were banged on time as told and all set up before my daughter come back home. I definitely recommend bhuna gosht and mutton biryani. They provided all serving hot food containers, serving spoons and recipes name plates. I definitely recommend. 5*.

The people at Kaani Kaana are absolutely amazing, they're so sweet, friendly and they leave you with a big smile on anyone's face who walks through the door. The front of house team members are so lovely and great to chat with as well. The food is also absolutely delicious. I especially love the Chicken Madras curry and the samosa's. I definitely recommend this place to anyone craving really good Indian food.

We received a very friendly welcome and were given incredibly delicious tea while we waited, prepared in the traditional way in Bangladesh with cardamom, ginger, cinnamon and other spices. Simply delicious!! The food was spicy but very, very tasty!! Definitely worth a visit!!

Best takeaway in Essex. Fantastic Vegan menu.

Amazing food and service. Will definitely be going back.

The food was great and service so friendly. In fact when picking up all the staff were fun and friendly. The lady that served me was gorgeous and I left with a feel good feeling. I’d recommend all round.

Just had an absolutely divine takeaway from Kaani Kaana and I’m still dreaming about that Lamb Bhuna – rich, flavourful, and downright majestic. Even the rice, which you might assume would be a basic sidekick, was giving main character energy – tasty tasty, not a grain out of place! Now, I know Chelmsford town centre isn’t exactly short on takeaway options… but this place? This place might just snatch the crown. The food was high quality, full of flavour, not swimming in grease (hallelujah), and clearly made with care. And can we talk about the vibe? Their takeaway shop had me feeling like I’d accidentally walked into a spa. I was about two minutes away from asking for a hot stone massage while waiting for my order. Special shoutout to Jelena behind the counter – an absolute superstar! Polite, smiling, attentive, and just the warmest welcome you could ask for. Honestly, if Michelin stars were given out for takeaways, they’d be hanging one up already. If I lived any closer, I’d be in there dangerously often. But for all you lucky locals – don’t even think about going anywhere else. These guys are the curry kings!

Genuinly the best bangladeshi/indian takeaway ive ever had, and its been right under my nose for years! The food was incredible, and going in to the front of house, the staff were super friendly throughout and offered drinks whilst we wait. My pal had a chai tea which he loved which was given to him whilst he waited. The decor inside is so homey and cosy, the place is clean and just adds to the admosphere, this is no regular takeaway, this is an experience! Most definately going in again! See you soon Kaani Kaana! - Terry

The place and menu look great but the great ends there. We seriously cannot believe how bland the food was. We ordered quite a few different dishes, everything that’s meant to be crispy was soggy & everything that’s meant to be juicy was dry as a bone which really is quite impressive in itself lol... The garlic naan either had to be a day old or bought from a supermarket, I’ve never had a naan like that from a restaurant/takeaway. What the hell is the dhal? The lentils aren’t blended at all and there’s really no sauce? Is that even a dhal at that point or is it just black lentils lol. I was devastated to find a short black hair in one of my onion bhaji because I’d saved it until the end 😭. We were all in agreement we wouldn’t go back and it was total waste of money, we binned the menu. Focus on the food not the style of the takeaway counter!

First time eating here as my boyfriend & I just moved to the area and we wasn't disappointed! Recommend the Madras & Kurma - they're very generous portion sizes for just one person and they were delicious! All the front of house staff were brilliant, so kind and welcoming - thank you ladies! :) Very nice takeaway boxes and presentation too

We order from kaani kaana all the time and it’s always amazing! Today we ordered for my dad’s birthday and the lovely staff gave us a cake and card! Would 100% recommend, definitely the best takeaway in Chelmsford :)

First time ordering from Kaani Kaana and we will now be regular diners! I searched online for a curry house which had good vegan options due to having allergy requirements and Kaani Kaana was at the top of the search results. For very good reason it turns out. We opted for the vegan curry, lamb samosa, onion bhaji, vegan naan, vegan mushroom rice, saag aloo, Bombay aloo, and poppadoms. All of it was absolutely delicious, well flavoured, and tasted very fresh. Delivery was speedy, the food arrived hot and well packaged.

I had a biryani and that was yum and then i again visit the restaurant and ordered bibis chicken curry with egg rice and it was delicious

We tried this place following a few recommendations. We made a pre order which arrived a tad late vs their 30 min delivery window. We also had one incorrect item, a paratha instead of a naan bread. Not the worse error but one none the less. Food was otherwise OK. Nothing stood out as particularly good, nor bad. It was decided mid as my son described it. It just wasn't different enough from others in the area to for us to want to go back when we decide to have this cuisine again.

Food presented in packaging can be recycled. Excellent menu. Called when food ready to collect. Best takeout in area

Delicious quality food. Friendly service

Got from Kaani Kaana a few times always spot on, but got one tonight…… got to be the best Indian takeaway I have ever had. Hat off to the chefs! Banging!!

great food and great service. all the staff were welcoming and lovely, especially yelena who remembered us from our first time coming! would recommend and will be revisiting :)

The most incredible takeaway food, topped off with outstanding service at pick up with free chai tea. The team were so sweet and chucked in some freebies as we were really indecisive. Everything tasted so authentic and delicious - easily the best food in Chelmsford.

We ordered a takeaway from this place after seeing the great reviews. Not sure if it was a one off, but the curry was not very flavourful, the onion bhaji’s were overcooked and hard and the poppadoms were very oily. Delivery was fairly quick and presentation of the dishes was great but it seemed to be style over substance.

Superb food, we really enjoyed our takeaway this evening. Can highly recommend.

The food was amazing and the staff was special and yelina she served me also she opened the door and she was really helpful

Ordered many times from here and always 5* food and service. Best indian in chelmsford

Our favourite takeaway place!! The food is so tasty and the service is always great

This was our second order and just as good as the first..my husband said it’s the best Indian I’ve eaten in 30 years..my son calls it clean food..it’s perfect not greasy..I’m a celiac and the menu is full of stuff I can Eat safely with just guessing if it’s safe..the gluten free bread is lovely..this out our new go to takeaway..staff are always friendly and very well turned out..the shop is decorated beautifully..

Ordered biryani from the heritage section and was not disappointed. Absolutely delicious and a big portion (at least for me). Gosht pastry was like a pasty laced with crack. Would definitely order again.

Highly recommend, lovely food and great service!

I am a returning customer. The food is always delicious & there’s so much to try. It’s always served with a smile from the employees too.

Food is amazing. Customer service fab. Always my go too and I highly recommend

Lovely food, and also lovely chilli's

Absolutely lovely. Great service & great tea & chilis

Different level, Authentic Indian food, by far the best Indian takeaway in Chelmsford. Quality ingredients, fresh, packed with flavour. My favourites so far, the tender lamb and the tandoori king prawns.

Absolutely wonderful! The interior was quite pleasant and warm, even in the cold day. The food was quite flavourful, besides the Garlic Naan, I expected more garlic taste. And the Bibi's curry needed a bit more salt, but other than that, the food was wonderful! Though, the packaging was also quite high quality for something that was one-time use, no complaints, just might be too much money for packaging. Foil would be better, as the food got cold a bit quickly.

Been here for three take aways recently. The service is amazing and the food is authentic and extremely tasty. 5 stars!

The food, service, atmosphere all exceptional, highly recommended for all events, talk of the town!

Delicious! The best Indian/Bangladeshi food available, you should count yourself lucky to have the pleasure to try it!

Excellent customer service. The food is authentic so much flavour feels like I'm back home.

Got a delivery from this place as it had raving reviews and marketing. But the food is soo bland and nothing wow, yes packaging is fantastic but an expensive takeaway for good packaging???? I’ll rather go for the good food tbh. £90+ for 3 crappy main dishes for a takeaway is ridiculous

A place never to be miss. MUST TRY!!

Classy authentic Bangladeshi food. 7 stars from me.

Banging. Good healthy food here, was recommended by Lucy at HotPodYoga. Great choice! Was greated to a lovely space, well decorated, professional and looked after. Complemented with chai masala and warm reception. The lady from Cuba at the desk made great conversation whilst i was waiting for my food and gave good recommendations too! Best of luck to her on her passions with singing. Follow those dreams! Food quality was execptional. Grilled Salmon a proper healthy treat with chapatis, dips and of course the daal.

Wonderful food, great service and amazing staff! Gluten free bread is amazing! Couldn’t ask for anything more

Love this place :) our go to Indian takeaway in Chelmsford

Amazing food and service! We love the jalfrezi and tikka masala - always delicious. Thank you!

It was just ok. I wouldn't make a special visit

Bought two platters, about £18 each. Their webpage works surprisingly well, order can be placed directly from there. Staff was efficient and friendly. I picked thr order myself. The shop was nice and clean. Food packed nicely. Tasted well. No wonder they have so many 5 stars.

The best Indian takeaway in the area. We travel 30mins each way to collect from here, it's that good!

I ordered the lamb shank which was tough and very gristly, hardly any meat on it. It wasn't worth £22. Disappointed as I had heard such good things about this place, maybe I was just unlucky this time

I ordered a lamb tikka starter, it was lovely, lamb was juicy and so much flavour, it went well with the cheese nan bread. Rice was really nice as well. Unfortunately the chicken tikka masala wasn’t for me as I found it too sweet and the coconut was very overpowering. But overall delivery was quick and food was piping hot when it arrived 😊

5 star for everything. Lovely and welcoming staff. Professional yet friendly service especially front house manager Arshitha. They even offer me chai while I’m waiting for my takeaway which was amazing. 5 star for their lamb biryani

Incredible is the only way to describe the level of this food. Not from the area but I’d happily visit again just for this food. The lamb was cooked to perfection and the quality of curry was perfect. Think you’ll struggle to find a takeaway anywhere near these guys!

First time ordering from here & so impressed with the quality of the food and the service! One of the best takeaways we’ve had in years!

Recently moved to Chelmsford and ordered a takeaway, all I can say is wow! delicious fresh food, lovely warm and friendly service, can't wait to go back! Some of the nicest food I've ever had, Would HIGHLY RECOMMEND

I have been searching for lamb vindaloo a long time and I just got it delivered today from Kaani Kaana. I think I am locked in forever with you guys. Quality food, brilliant packaging, 10 out of 10 taste. You made my day. Absolutely loved it. Thank You.

Best food in Chelmsford!! 100% recommended!!

The food was really good and the kids enjoyed the food

I would be proud to have this takeaway with any of my South Asian friends. The quality of the food is incredible and their service is fantastic. I cannot express how good this place is.

Amazing staff and good food, if you want to try authentic indian food. Service is 10/10 as well. Definetely recommended!!

Fantastic food with rich flavors and great portions. The service is quick, and everything tastes fresh and authentic. Highly recommended for anyone craving authentic Indian takeaway in Chelmsford.

I recently ordered butter naan and butter chicken from here and both were very bad in my opinion to say the least. To add some perspective, I am originally from the same region and can confidently claim that this place did not do justice to the cuisine. You literally needed to search very hard for butter in the naan and the butter chicken was extremely sweetened with coconut milk! Added to that, this place is quite pricey! I’d avoid this place.

The service on the phone was great, really friendly and helpful. The food was awesome fresh, tasty, not oily or greasy like most Indian takeaways. Their environmental policies are spot on as well as the vegan options. The staff in the shop are bubbly, friendly and absolutely polite. First class all round

Amazing food, and the perfect place to order if you have any intolerances/allergies as they have a lot of vegan dishes. Staff are all lovely as well!

Tried this restaurant for the first time because of seeing such amazing reviews! The service was 10/10, with a Valentines Day themed, eco-friendly bag and a free sweets box, which was very cute! Food was tasty, plentiful and fresh.

This was our first time of trying Kaani Kaana. Food was exceptional, really fresh and all staff were friendly, polite and helpful. Highly recommend and look forward to ordering again......soon!

I never Write reviews but I have to for this, the service is honestly unbelievable, best I have ever experienced for a takeaway, they make you feel extremely welcome, told them it was my Birthday today with within less than 5 minutes they wrote our such a lovely message on a card, made my day! Thank you 😀

AMAZING FOR VEGANS!!!!!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 staff are sooooo friendly. Food is insane. Definitely recommend 💖

Staff are very friendly and food was really nice and a very decent portion size

I wish I could leave 10 reviews for this takeaway, I genuinely have not had anything like it. No grease, actually tasted authentic and homemade, delicious choices, chicken was unlike any other chicken I’ve had from an Indian takeaway (whole lumps from an actual breast I think!!) and to top it all off. The most wonderful service. My partner and I went in after they had closed, but they still wanted to show us the quality of their food and was kind enough to let us takeaway after 10. Lovely bunch of people in there, will 100% be going back for a huge takeaway.

The ultimate in customer service and delicious food as always, to match.

The best curry I have ever had ! From walking in and being greeted by the loveliest ladies, to ordering and being recommended items. The hospitality is second to none. Offered the most delicious Masala Chai which was only an indicator to the quality and deliciousness to come. The food … the food was another level. Meat was tender and fell apart, the curry was flavourful. All warm freshly prepared and I will 100% be going back.

Food is outstanding and the customer service is exceptional. This is the only Indian takeaway we now use.

From the min you walk in you know you've made the right choice. Friendly welcome, cozy and clean reception and then the food...it's first class. You will not find a better Indian takeaway anywhere.

Having used Kaani Kaana for many many takeaways since opening we’re always very happy with the quality of food. However, this Saturday just gone the meal took 2 hours to arrive and was 1 hour past the estimated time. On arrival the poppadoms were stale as was the naan bread. Very underwhelming meal.

We ordered a take away on Christmas Eve and the food was delicious. The staff were so helpful which is so rare nowadays. Will definitely be returning to try some of the other dishes on the menu. Thank you 😊

Tonight I had family round for my birthday and we chose to order from Kaani Kaana and it was truly an exceptional experience from start to finish! First, the food itself was outstanding. Everything tasted fresh, and nothing was oily—just perfectly cooked, flavourful dishes that left me wanting more. The dansak was beautifully spiced with just the right balance of sweet, sour, and heat. Every bite felt like a celebration of authentic Indian cuisine. What really stood out was the incredible variety on the menu, especially for vegans. There were so many delicious choices, and even my mum who is pescatarian was thrilled with how many options she could enjoy from the vegan menu. She loved the Salmon bites. It’s rare to find a takeaway that caters so thoughtfully to different dietary preferences, but this one absolutely nailed it. The eco-friendly packaging was another highlight. All the dishes arrived in sustainable, recyclable boxes, showing that they care not just about the food but also about the planet—a detail I really appreciated. To top it all off, they went above and beyond to make my birthday special. When the delivery arrived, I was surprised with a lovely handwritten card and a slice of rich, indulgent chocolate cake—my absolute favorite! It was such a thoughtful touch that really made my day. The service was excellent as well. The ordering process was seamless, and the delivery driver was so friendly and polite, arriving on time with a warm smile. It’s clear this takeaway values their customers and puts effort into making every experience memorable. Overall, this was not just a meal—it was an experience. Delicious food, sustainable practices, thoughtful touches, and incredible service. I can’t recommend them enough and will definitely be ordering again!

The food was delicious and the service was excellent. Nidhin our delivery person had a great attitude and was super friendly .

We placed an order for the first time yesterday as it was my husbands birthday. The lady who took the order was so friendly and said she would call when almost ready to collect. My daughter went into collect and was asked if it was a first time order and she said yes it was to celebrate her Dads birthday. She was asked his name and a card was written and a piece of delicious chocolate cake put in a box with a birthday greeting. How thoughtful and what a kind gesture. The food was absolutely delicious and it tasted so fresh and you could tell the ingredients were quality. I loved the cardboard packaging too. We all agreed it was the best Indian/Bangladeshi meal we’d had. Thank you. Tasty food and excellent customer service is a rare thing these days. We have been recommending to lots of people already.