Panshi in Elmbridge

Book before you turn up. The food was great, chicken Dansak, plain boiled rice, Saga loo, onion bahjgis and breads...full of flavour and mild heat. Overall great foods. See you soon. Highly recommended

Since moving to Hinchley Wood area the Panshi is becoming a semi-regular treat. We’ve now tried quite a few things off the menu and also dined in at the restaurant and never been disappointed. Particularly recommend the Panshi Chicken Special!

We are regular visitors and are never dissappointed. The food is consistently good and the prices reasonable. Ali and his colleagues are always welcoming and friendly and very attentive. The resuatuant was busy when we last visited but our food was delivered quickly and with the same consistent quality. We regularly try different dishes and are never dissappointed - though the Harimurch chicken was maybe a dish too far ! VERY hot, although it does state this on the menu. I heartilly recommend this restaurant.

Great local business, never had a bad meal here. Whether dining in the restaurant or ordered as a takeaway, the food is always delicious and the service is excellent.

A very close friend of mine and I celebrated my July 26 birthday anniversary last Friday by dining at Panshi. I've reviewed this restaurant twice before and I can endorse all the positive aspects that I've detailed previously. I had my habitual chicken pasanda and my companion had a chicken tandoori. My pasanda (plus tarka dall and stuffed paratha) were as excellent as ever and my friend enjyed the tandoori that she'd ordered. The service was as efficient and friendly as ever and we intend returning before long. As before, I can recommend strongly eating at Panshi - especially if you apppreciate really good authentic Bangladeshi cooking.

Took my nephews and niece to Panshi, my first visit. Food was outstanding, so tasty. We ordered what seemed like a mountain of delicious options but in a flash everything was devoured. Superb service and special thanks for the ice cream, lapped up happily by all. Definitely one to go to

We were travelling back from Chessington and needed a quick bite to eat before heading back. The staff made it easy to charge our phones. The ambiance was lovely, the restaurant was clean, especially the toilets! We were given complimentary salad, dessert and coffee. They truly went above and beyond and I cannot fault them. The food was lovely. Service charge is optional, but we left around a 30% tip of our bill, truly deserved. Please do leave a tip, they don’t add on a service charge like other restaurants. Parking available immediately outside of the restaurant. Thank you for a wonderful ending to our trip.

This is the best curry house in the area. If you like hot, the Naga is excellent. We use this most weeks and Tandoori and starters excel as well as main dishes.

Decent food but nothing exceptional- waiters could have been a bit more friendly/ welcoming

Excellent food & service. Would definitely recommend. Book in advance as was very busy.

Recently moved into the area and thought would try it out. Delicious!

Good food but very cramped and noisy also we had to unexpectedly leave because they had others waiting which we were unaware of

Very nice meal and great service. Parking outside. Great evening.

The food and service is always excellent. Panshi is our very favourite Indian restaurant

Good food with attentive service and always a warm welcome

Enjoyed a wonderful meal here with friends yesterday evening. Delicious food and excellent service. Definitely need to book for the weekend. Highly Recommended, enjoy!

I have used Panshi since it opened and it has always been very good. Tonight the papa sums were clearly cooked in very old oil and although I only ate a small portion it is still repeating on me. Desperately disappointing and why doesn’t the chef try them before sending them out. This is unacceptable. I shall not return.

Restaurant is good, But their manager(shef) is very rude.👎

We have been coming here, and having takeaways, for at least 10 years. A firm favourite when our parents visit, or for a family and friends event. Naga tikka bhuna is my favourite hotter dish, Prawn dansak never disappoints and the mushroom side dish always goes down well. We've tried pretty much all the dishes, each hits the mark. We will be back, and again (and so on 😀).

When we arrived the restaurant was very cold even though they said heating was on it was 7.45 pm it took about a hour forme to warm up as more people came in But food was great I advised ladies to take a wrap or shawl for your shoulders

Great food and service as always. Fantastic meal.

A vibrant restaurant with an interesting menu. There are a number of dishes not seen in other Bangladeshi restaurants and well worth a try. Although the restaurant was very busy on a Friday evening, the service was attentive and friendly. We will definitely visit again.

Food was tasteless. Have had great food there before but there was no joy in eating last night. Thinking twice about going back. Life's too short. Ordered jalfrezi, god knows what I got. Should have said something, but don't like to make a scene. What I did have was flavourless. Not sure what it was meant to be. Ruined my evening.

We have visited Panshi several times recently and service is always polite and friendly and the food is excellent. We have chosen from the specials on each occasion and the dishes were full of flavour and tasty. We would recommend the restaurant to anyone.

This has to be the best Indian food in the area. We get curries from here when we crave a takeaway. There are many Indian restaurants much nearer but this is the place we always go back to. Can’t recommend it enough.

Great food and excellent service once again. Pleasurable experience and would have no hesitation in recommending to everyone.

Outstanding food as always. Never less than exceptional. THE Bangladeshi and Indian restaurant, couldn't recommend anywhere more highly!

Amazing food and friendly service. Always love the food from Panshi!

Excellent food both in choice, presentation and taste. Particularly enjoyed seafood platter for 2, but lamb mains v good too.

Good food in a nice restaurant from friendly servers.

Good food, nice atmopshere, decent value, with free parking outside.

Been to Panshi quite a lot over the years. Really lovely place and the food is excellent

the service was slowed, but the food made up for it

My pair of friends and I went to Panshi last night (on the occasion of my 85 birthday) to "celebrate"(?) the event. I had my favourite chicken pasanda (£12.95) - coupled with a stuffed parath and (thick) tarka dal. One friend had chicken tikka masala (£12.75); the other had balti tropical (£15.95). Both had the usual accompanyments that go with these dishes. It was a wet night - which explained the fact that few people were in the restaurant that evening. I was informed that they are normally very busy - as ideed they were when we first visited Panshi on 13 February this year - so there was a quiet but welcoming atmosphere. All the food was as delicious as before. As before, everything was spotlessly clean (including the men's lavatory) with linen tablecloths. The staff are exceptionally friendly and efficient. Parking outside was effortless. The large and extensive menu did state that prices had had to rise by 3-8% due to increasing overheads; everything, therefore, cost a bit more than it did last time but was still extremely good value. We intend going back again in 6-8 weeks time. In summary: stil first rate. Highly recommended.

A great meal again at Panshi. Service was super, a great celebration with friends. We will certainly be back!

Food is always excellent from here. Highly recommend

Great food and service. Pleasant location. Menu offers traditional foods as well as some special options. absolutely delicious. Great and varied menu. Huge portions

My best ever meal at Panshi. Much enjoyed. One of my guests thought that the background music was a little too loud.

Clean, friendly and attentive. Have eaten at panshi many times and have never been disappointed with the food or service. Highly recommend a visit!!

Curry was good , felt staff wanted to talk to each other rather than us

My first visit to Panshi. The staff were friendly and the food was good. It was easy to park outside. We had the mixed starters which were very nice, followed by the Panshi chicken special which was tasty and a lamb dish (the lamb was a bit chewy) but overall it was a good meal.

We have now found an excellent Indian restaurant locally for us

As usual excellent service, nice atmosphere. The food tasted freshly cooked . Always recommend to people as a lovely local friendly place to eat .

Had a lovely evening at Panshi, Would highly recommend 😃

Great place. Great food. Good clientele. Easy parking outside, will be hoping back- again.

Ordered a lovely meal for 8 family members and the food was delicious. It came packed carefully and when opened was nice and hot. We had a variety of main meals and sides. A very pleasant meal and the staff when we collected were all very friendly. Thanks so much guys!

Although it's only a mile or so from where I live and although I'm a great lover of Indian sub-Continent food, it was the first time that I had been there, I went with two friends last night (13 Feb). Panshi is situated in a U-shaped road that leads to Hinchley Wood Railway Station. The moment we stepped in, we felt that the restaurant gave out a welcoming atmosphere. I counted 11 tables - all of which were rapidly filled shortly after our arrival. The service was prompt, friendly and efficient. I had my usual (chicken pasanda, tarks dal and a stuffed paratha); my friends ordered lamb biriani, lamb pathia, a keema nan and rice. My pasanda was probably the best one I had ever tasted, the tarka dal was perfectly thickened and the stuffed paratha was good (although a little thin). All dishes were thoroughly enjoyed. Prices are reasonable and in line with equivalent restaurants. The restaurant and the lavatories were immaculately clean. Parking (after 6pm) outside or close by is a doddle. I can't find anything to criticise about Panshi. It appears that the restaurant is normally filled with local residents - so booking is highly advisable!! Other reviewers, I note, give high recommendations; I'm adding mine. NB Readers (if any) of my various reviews may have noticed that I have yet to write an unfavourable one. Be assured that my standards really are exacting and any faults are recorded in my reviews. I guess I've been very fortunate in visiting good/excellent restaurants.

Very tasty local Indian restaurant - lovely staff and excellent food

Visited on Sunday evening. Have been without a regular Indian restaurant since chutneys in Wimbledon closed pre pandemic. The food was delicious service excellent and the staff freindly and talkative. The bill was reasonable for what we enjoyed. Nice contemporary interior and parking nearby. Ali we will be back.

11 of us had a meal here yesterday and it was a great evening. Fab food excellent service. We will be returning again soon.Thank you.

Just grabbed a takeaway. No fuss nice food would definitely use again

Best restaurant. Always enjoy our meal. Great service.

Wad really nice the food was on point

This restaurant is excellent, I have been a customer since it opened and have never had a poor service and the food is always top notch! Ali and his staff are really friendly and make for a really enjoyable experience.

Much enjoyed by my guests and I. Only criticism was the overall noise level. For that reason , I have marked down for ambience.

Great food and attentive service in a nice atmosphere from a good price. Highly recommended

Always a lovely meal, only slightly ruined by an exceptionally loud woman on next table so struggled to hear each other but certainly not staffs fault & food was delicious

Very nice food, nice and clean and a varied menu

Never disappoints. Excellent food and service. Nice atmosphere. Fully recommend a night out at Panshi.

Most delicious Indian food in the south west. Friendly staff.

Beautiful food as always. Never had a bad meal there

Food was delicious staff attentive. Very busy unfortunately there was a very loud group of people. So many diners these days think we all want to hear their business. Loved the food and staff will visit again.

One of the best curries I’ve ever had and really helpful staff

This is a very good restaurant. All the food tastes like it has been cooked from fresh

We came here with friends last week. It's a very good restaurant with excellent food and friendly, efficient service. We would happily recommend it. Our server, Hassan was friendly and helpful. To all the staff there, (all were good), thank you for a lovely evening out.

We went here with friends last week, and had a lovely evening. The food was excellent and so was the service. We will happily recommend going to this restaurant. Thanks also to our server, Hassan, who was very attentive and friendly.

Very good and almost made a five star. A bit quiet on the Thursday evening of our visit.

Fabulous curry, nice atmosphere, excellent service.

Had takeaways and a delivery meal from Panshi. Good service, excellent food. Great quality ingredients and generous portions.

Great restaurant specializing in Bangladeshi dishes (although Indian "favourites" are also on the menu). Panshi has smart, modern decor. The food was very good and the service attentive (without being intrusive). Good value for money.

Living in France and only restaurant that I always remember is panshi. I worked so many places and for so many restaurants but panshi is something else. The way they prepared food is incredible. The good thing about panshi is from the beginning to end of the service they maintain same quantity and quality. Especially the head chef is so experienced and the best chef I ever worked with and the owner is very caring and apply/give/do justice to everyone/everything. Feeling bless and feeling motivated to have this wonderful touch 🙏

Best Indian Restaurant for miles around, friendly staff, superb food, good service and reasonable prices, always busy so best to book.

We went on Sunday evening so the restaurant was quiet. The decor is modern and fresh, stylish crockery and cutlery, the staff were welcoming and attentive and most importantly, the food was excellent. Panshi lived up to its good reviews and I am pleased to add to them. I will definitely go back.

Very good food and drink. Great and friendly service.

Good standards for covid safety, food excellent

We were the only customers at midweek lunchtime. Our first visit in years to this square, lined with shops, we were delighted to find easy parking. Every dish was excellent and the mango lassi was impressively thick. We noticed that the takeaway menu online had classic favourites like tikka masala, korma and butter chicken but the in-house menu did not. Nevertheless, they were happy to make anything we wanted from the takeaway menu. Service was polite, food came within 15-20 minutes, indicating it was freshly prepared. We're looking forward to our next visit.

Excellent quality Indian restaurant. Reasonable prices and some unusual dishes to try. Recommended.

Really lovely food . Nice atmosphere, great service

Always the best dishes, old favourites and new ones to try. Staff always friendly and welcoming.

The resaurant had gone to the trouble of screening off tables to safeguard their customers from Covid. the staff were friendly, the food excellent and reasonably priced.

Cosy and comfortable, clean and friendly. Delicious food as usual. lucky to have Panshi as our local.

Lovely food, really well prepared. One of the best in the area.

Impressive menu and drinks choice. Friendly service, not very long to wait for food. Plastic screens in place a bit claustrophobic but still necessary. Enjoyed the occasion and will definitely revisit.

Good value tasty curry. No at all oily like in some other restaurants. We will be back! Recommended.

It wasn’t particularly busy, and Thursdays I guess can be hit and miss, but the reason for visiting was the food which was excellent. All my guests commented on the freshness of the produce and the aromatics of the spices… a big meal enjoyed by all. Service was attentive without being intrusive. The guys are lovely down at Panshi!

Great food as always. Highly recommend

A very special place this. quality food and superb service

Food was delicious as always. Definitely worth a visit.

I’m not boasting but this is the Indian round here and we are local! It’s better than any within a five mile radius. If you love Indian food fresh and tasty look no further. They also accommodate if you have special requests. Everyone I talk to prefers this Indian. Can’t recommend a better one really!

Excellent food every time. Fantastic service. Never disappoints.

Favourite Indian restaurant ever, regular customers that adore the food. Not artificial, and amazing flavour. Wouldn’t go anywhere else.

Best curry house! We found this hidden gem a few years back after being introduced by a friend. We do not live in the delivery area, but would still rather drive the 20 min it takes, than eat anywhere else. Definitely the best curry we have eaten. The produce is alway good quality, never greasy. Would highly recommend you try it, you will not be disappointed.

Good food which the family love and the local 'Indian' in Hinchley Wood. Worth continuing to support local merchants during these difficult times.

Phenomenal takeaway with fantastic service inside

Always good. Covid procedures seem pretty safe too.

Very poor communication. We waited over 2 hours for food and it never arrived. Very disappointed, avoid.

Fantastic food lovely service and great takeaway if you prefer This is a a brilliant find

The food here is superb. I usually order a takeaway and I’ve never been left disappointed. On the odd chance I’ve tried a new restaurant I always end up back here as it is so nice. Good quality and tasty. The masala sauce is delicious too not artificial tasting like I find in other restaurants

Delicious food and excellent friendly service. We come here regularly and will continue to do so.

A very good curry with polite service and attention to distancing people. Take always served outside the shop so no crowds in the primesis.