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4.5

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Nº 195 in 803 in Southend-on-Sea

Nº 4 of 14 Asian in Southend-on-Sea

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I prefer the Indian food up London it’s more authentic but this restaurant has it all authentic Indian food not Bangladeshi helpful staff reasonable prices Fantastic

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Mark C . 2024-10-20

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We went for lunch which was our first visit - we were not disappointed Overall the food was excellent with good portion sizes. The curries were delicious but spicy which is what we prefer - well worth a trip to a restaurant serving authentic South Indian food

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Jamal Z . 2024-10-20

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Fantastic food, amazing flavours and such a different choice, not your run of the mill Indian restaurant! The staff have been so helpful, knowledgeable and friendly both times we have been, and their recommendations always hit the mark. Will be regulars back here for sure!

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Rob H . 2024-09-16

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Great service. Friendly customer service. Excellent food . Was able to adjust the dishes to our needs. Will highly recommend.

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S.A. from Essex . 2024-07-27

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Red chillies had fantastic service and the food was great. We are a South Indian family so we can confirm the food was authentic!

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P A . 2024-07-27

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Wow extremely helpful waiting staff/owner explained everything about food and the different dishes on the menu and when the food arrived was as described, very tasty , very different Indian food that was very flavourful , will definitely be returning

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Kevin B . 2024-02-27

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Had a dinner with family. When we arrived at 7pm on a Saturday the dining room was a little quiet but by 8pm it had soon filled up. The food was phenomenal. It is slightly different to Indian food we are typically used to and in my opinion it is better. The breads were great. The curry’s were all super flavourful and trying a traditional dessert was lovely too. Alcohol is a little on the expensive side for the area. I can’t wait to return and try other things from the menu as there was so much on there that sounded so good.

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Navigator14552116209 . 2023-09-24

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Family evening out We attended the harvest festival special set menu. All food served on a banana leaf. It was a lovely experience tasting many different things. from another visit - I can highly recommend the fish in banana leaf - the flavour was superb! Everyone else enjoyed their food too - very fresh, not greasy at all

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Coopscoop2 . 2023-09-03

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Amazing menu - clearly labelled gluten free dishes and wonderful Appam gluten free fluffy pancakes - so very impressed

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Vikki R . 2023-04-15

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The restaurant was well lit and appeared recently redecorated showing the restaurant's South Indian styling. We were greeted as friends, which was lovely, the menu options and dishes were explained in full and discussed. Service was friendly and well paced, the food was exquisite, all in all a lovely dining experience. I cannot praise the staff highly enough. Thank you.

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Bill G . 2022-12-15

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Red chiliez has been a favourite of ours for the time we’ve been at Southend-on-Sea and it has not failed us other than for the time the my were shut due to government delays. We’ve tried almost everything on the menu and the beef cutlets and subtly spiced “biriyani” is to go for. The biriyani is not really a biriyani but more a spiced rice dish made in the traditional Kerala style. Apart from these staples, non Kerala stalwarts like a dosa or vada at best had fresh and hot. All said and done this is as close as it gets to real South Indian food, about 85% authentic which is pretty much 100% when you aren’t in the actual country of your food’s USP!

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thetroopernd83 . 2022-12-03

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Such a Delicious south Indian food with highly standard maintained.. Friendly staff with top service.…..No words it's worth and affordable price....

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shayonapa . 2022-10-24

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Its one of the best South Indian restaurants i have experience.Excellent and tasty food. Menu is extensive and seasonal to a particularly high standard. Definitely fine dining. Highly recommended.

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anoopm867 . 2022-10-24

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We have enjoyed both eating in this restaurant and having a takeaway. Every time the food is exceptional and it really is now our favourite place. Such high quality and nice to try and appreciate authentic dishes. Would highly recommend! The

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NeilandRyan . 2021-11-14

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I have reviewed this restaurant twice before, and the only reason why I am not doing another lengthy praise, but this time I have to highlight that we had a takeaway and the food was as good as it was sitting in their restaurant. This is by far and away the best curry in Southend, serving food with Kerala influence, and had to put another 5* review and acknowledge you can get a takeaway from them. Lamb and potato curry, grandmas chicken curry, fish in banana leaf, curried ladies fingers, steamed coconut spinach and the incredible Paratha. I can’t stop eating theses dishes. Stunning food. Absolutely stunning as always.

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jamesmI5417TZ . 2021-11-02

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So nice to go out with friends and try flavour combinations that were new to us. Could not fault it and great service too. Everything explained and freshly cooked. We will be back as we need to try more dishes 😋

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lovegreecelots . 2021-10-16

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To be honest was pretty disappointed with the service here about reading good reviews. Had to wait around 2 hours before being served main meal. Felt like we were forgotten about for a while. The food was ok but have had better!

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Hottie8528 . 2021-09-11

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What a lovely Resturant! Lovely people very real and true to their region and lovely to speak to them about the food and recommendations If you want a true lovely flavoursome Indian meal this is the place for you - Kerala paratha bread what an...

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janxtx . 2021-08-23

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The best South Indian food I have ever had… I will definitely go back again..Plenty of vegan and gluten-free options… The staff was very welcoming..

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Scenic64131292473 . 2021-08-16

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my go to for the most unreal meals, the aubergine theeyal & gobi 65 are the best combination! the curries are so unique and flavourful cannot recommend enough

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lyndsay c . 2021-08-15

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The best fish masala ever and the prawn 65 was the best delicious prawn in batter dish. Unbelievable taste. No need to travel so far to Eastham for Kerala dishes, this place is the ultimate. My family & I loved it with graceful hospitality. Also...

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TejasAD . 2021-08-07

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Vegetables were practically raw , potatoes was so undercook that there was a crunch to it . Literary ! Fish curry was so salty and consisted of water , red chilly powder and tamarind , no Kerala fish curry spices that were mentioned in their...

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Y1331BRpatricias . 2021-08-01

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If you want real authentic tasty Indian food then visit Red Chillies, the staff make you feel welcome and the food is delicious, we would highly recommend you visit.

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GAZ4535 . 2021-08-01

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Late night .. Unbooked first visit .. having visited India and southern India many moons ago .. that’s a lot of moons .. the welcome but more seriously the food was perfect .. Recommended by our waiter the Fish in Banana Leaf .. wow now...

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LarissaF34 . 2021-06-23

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.The food at Red Chilliezs is extremely delicious, Everything excellant from the atmosphere to the cuisine is so exquisite and it’s staff were courteous and respectful throughout our visit! Would recommend 100%.

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256fishw . 2021-06-18

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Amazing food, great staff, lovely evening. 10/10 best and most interesting curry in Southend. Delicious spinach bites and Gobi 65 and the lamb was succulent and fresh. Great off-menu treat for my girlfriend and the paratha was other worldly!

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jackymuzzymuzzer . 2021-06-10

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The food at Red Chilliezs is extremely delicious, it is cooked beautifully and the flavour is amazing! My partner and I can’t get enough, it is our new favourite place.

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bethkryanx . 2021-01-03

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Fetched a take away last night rather than wait for a delivery as we live a few mins away.very disappointing.fried chicken masala & grandmas curry with rice & naan breads.the masala tasted artificial & as heard a microwave ping I assume it was pre cooked...

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SteveW3339 . 2020-12-22

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I tried this for the first time this week, and wish I had before - it was the best and most delicious takeaway food I've had for months! Specialising in southern Indian dishes, it's very much not your standard Indian restaurant but is on another...

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GF_Gavin . 2020-12-13

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Amazing food and unusual taste from what I’m used to. Service was amazing, always ask for recommendations- king prawn 65 10/10

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Odyssey42446215859 . 2020-12-11

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The food served in this restaurant is not your run of the mill curries. They are freshly prepared and on the whole very appetising. The two concerns I have are not concerning the food, but has to do with the time it took for our...

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Karen K . 2020-12-09

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Absolutely amazing food. Straight away I noticed how fresh everything was. Firstly we had poppadoms with dips, the dips were freshly made and there was a different selection than normal. They were lovely especially the beetroot one 😋 For main I had the mushroom masala...

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SamG013 . 2020-12-05

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Gorgeous food, really different. The staff were friendly and very helpful. We will be returning and would highly recommend.

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catrionak949 . 2020-10-31

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Spot on Sunday Supper! Popped in as working locally and was blown away with the simple menu and how tasty all the dishes were. Even with the Covid protocols in place it was a nice atmosphere and pretty reasonable too. Would definitely recommend popping in...

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Johnnyonefoot . 2020-10-15

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Had a brilliant meal here Saturday 19th September. The menu is exciting and the food is beautifully flavoured and very tasty. We loved our meal and tried a mixture of dishes, breads and sides we hadn’t had before and everything was delicious. Can’t wait to...

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H1592DYlisag . 2020-09-20

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We spent August eating out to help out. Sometimes at a regular haunt and other times trying something new. In fact we visited 5 restaurants in August. Its about 9 months since we went to Red Chillizes for the first time when we enjoyed the...

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Buddy01 . 2020-09-15

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We visited for our first time yesterday as a party of 4 adults with 2 young children. It was the last day of the Eat Out to Help Out government scheme on a Bank Holiday Monday, and we were the first table to be seated...

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MingMonblouski . 2020-09-01

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I've been eating here for a number if years and just love this place. Such a lovely and friendly family running this place. The food is AMAZING. I've been lucky enough to eat in restaurants all over the world and this is up there with...

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Fareyland . 2020-08-24

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Haven't visited since lockdown. Always enjoy fresh, flavoursome dishes at this restaurant. The vegan options and friendly staff make us come back.

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KatrinaK437 . 2020-08-22

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After trying a variety of indian restaurants in southend,I decided to give Redchilliezs a try and it has quickly become my top favourite. Whenever I order a curry in other restaurants I usually find it has no taste but the food in Redchilliezs is fresh...

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Marie_kd02 . 2020-07-31

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I did a lot of research prior to ordering from here, but this place seemed to stand out! And after seeing all the raving reviews, they certainly didn't disappoint. There is a wide range of food to select from and that is really great. Although...

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sammyd2000 . 2020-07-02

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Just ordered my 3rd delivery today. I was really bored with Indian food but these guys have up'd the game with their cooking. Its beatiful. Really fresh home cooking and really nice people. The butter chicken is great. If you are going to get a...

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Matt b . 2020-06-28

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Our most favourite place to eat vegan curry we feel so lucky to have such a friendly and delicious restaurant on our doorstep Thank you so much for keeping our tummies happy 😊

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Amy G . 2020-05-22

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We love Redchilles food and service. They are so helpful, courteous and polite. Tonight we ordered a lamb dish, chicken, spinach bites, onion bhaji, paratha, lamb biriyani and aubergine curry. It all tasted spectacular. Varied flavours, fresh and some complimentary papadums with homemade chutneys to...

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nisha619 . 2020-05-22

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LAST NIGHT WAS AGAIN A SHEER DELIGHT TO SIT AND ENJOY THE FOOD. Im not a fan of takeaways BUT this is different as though you were sitting in the restaurant. Keep doing what your doing till we meet again.

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621kathyn . 2020-05-16

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The south indian food in this restaurant is second to none and the welcome you receive is also brilliant. I love the dosa and usually choose the spinach and/or green bean side dishes to accompany it - along with the delicious cold indian Kingfisher beer....

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Ann S . 2020-04-03

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Thoroughly enjoyed our meal here, really impressed by friendliness of staff and unusual range of dishes available. We will definitely be back. Great to see so many interesting gluten free options too, tried the milk appam and it was delicious with my curry.

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lisagX5908TJ . 2020-03-14

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This will not be your cheapest Indian, but it could well be the best you have ever been to. Eschewing the staples of 'Indians', and instead going for Keralan cuisine. We had Masal Popadom. kerala mixture (much better than Bombay mix), prawn 65, Spinach bites,...

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antwn . 2020-03-07

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Popped in last minute dot com with family last night and was warmly greeted by the superb staff who explained the Indian menu and the regions involved. The menu is clear and precise offering very good selection of gluten free and vegetarian options. The service...

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ajmcguire1963 . 2020-03-06

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First time here but it won’t be the last time! The owner was really friendly and took time to explain the food to us and where it came from. This isn’t your typical ‘British-Indian’ type food. This is authentic Kerala Indian food. Each dish was...

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Feverboy73 . 2020-02-29

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Fantastic. Agree with many points of the high scoring reviews previously left. I’ll summarise some key things but that doesn’t do this place justice - don’t go if in a hurry and do immerse yourself in an ‘experience’, not just a meal. Nice open dining...

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martinsnos . 2020-02-19

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Visited here last night and can't believe I've never been before, but I'll definitely be back. The food was excellent. All freshly prepared and we had some really helpful guidance from our waitress. We shared a mixture of starters including prawn 65 and chicken 65...

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Anna W . 2020-02-02

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Me and My husband have just returned home from RedChilliez and we’ve never tasted such clean, tasty food like it! This was our first visit here and we had a lovely waitress called Jose who explained everything to us and even gave us some recommendations...

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KeeleyJ21 . 2020-01-25

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Visited on a Monday night in January and the restaurant was reasonably quiet. We were greeted warmly by who I presume was the owner/Manager of the establishment. He seated us, gave us our menus and took our drinks order without delay. The menu is not...

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HappyHammer10 . 2020-01-24

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It was quite empty when we went, but the waiter could not have been more helpful. The food was delicious mostly Keralan curries and homemade touches like all the chutneys were home made rather than out of a jar. The only thing which was a...

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Karen K . 2020-01-23

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Just home from Sunday lunch with 5 new friends. The restaurant will know who I am as we were the only ones there. The organiser having been recommended to this place enjoyed his meal as did some others but my main course was rank! The...

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Valinleigh . 2020-01-12

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Redchilliezs This restaurant because of the high score in Trip Advisor. We waited half an hour for our order to be taken and then sat there for an hour and a half waiting for our food. At that point we had had enough and went...

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Bletchingleyone . 2020-01-11

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We'd read reviews on trip advisor about this restaurant, which were pretty much all positive. This really is a very different type of Indian restaurant, which offers more interesting, authentic and flavoursome food than the average typical Indian. They serve Northern Indian cuisine, which packs...

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marlboroughboys . 2020-01-11

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This came recommended via a friend and Im hooked! As you can tell from the title, the parantha is my favourite and dipped into one of their deliciously aromatic spiced curries, I was in heaven. Im vegan and there was plenty to choose from which...

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Anita B . 2020-01-08

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The food was brilliant and authentic, not tikka masala and all the usual. This is tradition Indian food and it was brilliant. Service was great. Highly recommend

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493francescaw . 2019-12-20

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Went to this restaurant with the family and we all loved it! The food and service were excellent. Two of us had the recommended vegan coconut curry which was the best curry we have had. This food from this restaurant is unique Indian food and...

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lukegun2000 . 2019-12-17

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My wife and I fancied an Indian meal and after searching on Trip advisor we found this restaurant and booked for a mid week meal. On arrival the restaurant would not pull you in as it looks quite sparse, we entered and received a warm welcome from Jaimon who I believe may be the owner. He let us choose where we wanted to sit as being a Thursday evening it was not too busy. Tables very clean and nicely pressed table cloths. The menu is actually southern Indian so different to the usual Indian restaurant but plenty of variety and caters for Gluten free on most menu items. We ordered drinks and placed the food order. We started with he Chutney tray and poppadoms (strangely these were 2 separate menu items as opposed to one dish which is strange). The chutneys were clearly home made and not out of a jar, thoroughly enjoyable and tasty. For starters we had the prawn 65 and chicken 65, my goodness they were an explosion of taste and freshness, they made your tastebuds come alive, mild heat which made your lips tingle but not too much. Main course My wife had the Nadan Beef Ularthiyathu and I had the coriander chicken with Pilau rice, again the taste was awesome and so fresh. The beef was really tender and the sauce it came in was thick and rich. We also had a Kerala Paretha to compliment the meal and it was stunning. Jaimon gave advice when ordering which helped. The staff were lovely genuine Keralan people and you could see their heart are in making this restaurant what it is. Would we go back again.....of course we will, its making my mouth water typing this.

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Skippy2708 . 2019-11-29

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Fantastic food with staff to match Very relaxed atmosphere with staff explaining the dishes with great knowledge An added bonus is food south Indian and free from preservatives and natural Quality of taste 10 out 10 on everything Well done

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K1263KWdavec . 2019-11-28

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First visit to this restaurant, the staff and manager were fab, great attenton to detail and they took time to explain the menu, our choices and whether they were suitable! The food was delicious, great atmosphere and will definitely be returning. This is something different!

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Jacqui F . 2019-11-18

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Our first visit and it was busy so glad I booked! Tried dishes I'd never had before but was not disappointed! The starters and chutney tray were full of taste and freshness. Great selection of vegan and vegetarian food on the menu. (I am not vegan or vegetarian so can't comment on the dishes) my wife had the lamb which she said was the leanest and tastiest she's had. I had goan prawn dish which was fresh and tasty. So authentic home made food which I felt was well worth the visit. Service was also good and friendly. The staff were very busy but the gentleman serving us was always calm and helpful. Lovely experience.

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Wayne07422 . 2019-11-16

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First time here after great reviews and we will back! Couldn't recommend enough. Different from your normal indian.. follow their advice you wont be disappointed

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Rosie L . 2019-11-13

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Great restaurant, traditional Keralan food.very rustic friendly and great service and reasonably priced. Have eaten her many times now and have always found the food good. Excellent choices for vegetarians and Vegans .

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Rhian G . 2019-11-10

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Six of us went for an early Sunday lunch and the food and service was fantastic. You even get to choose how much spice you want. The manager was keen to talk us through the fabulous menu and the food tasted fresh and of excellent quality. We'll be back.

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Strickland165 . 2019-11-05

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Visited with two friends and found the food to be very tasty and the service also really good. I will definitely return. The onion Bajis were great!

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widdle77 . 2019-11-05

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This is not standard Indian restaurant faire. I am no expert but understand it to be authentic South Indian food. Four of us went on a week day night. Around 20 covers in total. I think other diners there had been before and were knowledgeable of the menu. Certainly they were eating dishes we could not easily recognise. We needed help with the menu and our waiter (I think owner) took time to explain the dishes to us.The dining room is a bit bland and there was something lacking in the atmosphere although I suspect more people would have helped. The tables were laid out nicely with clean crisp cloths. The chairs are really lovely and comfortable. It was nice and warm on what was a chilly evening.We started with pompadoms and chutneys. The chutneys were unusual - somewhat sweet - then with a kick. We followed it with some starters - one person had the hot and sour soup. He likes spicey food - but it was too spicy for him. It was removed with an understanding smile and we were not charged. Gold star! We all ordered mains. My wife had Keralla Pepper Chicken that she loved. I had Travancore Lamb Curry - one of the very best dishes I have ever eaten. It was quite spicy, but the spice did not hit you immediately - the flavours just grew and did not overpower the soft succulent lamb. A warning - many of the dishes are quite spicy - if asked, some (not all) can be toned down - but may be not the place for someone who does not enjoy spicy food.Everything was washed down with very reasonably priced Cobras; pricing in general was fair and reasonable. Overall we were extremely impressed. I am getting bored with routine Turkish, Indian, Chinese food and Italian pasta dishes which differ little from restaurant to restaurant. I want something different - Red Chillizes has just that and we will be back to try other dishes, and be a bit more adventurous. We will try some of the street food and different types of bread that are on the menu.With a 5 star hygenne rating in the middle of the front door for all to see, I have no hesitation in giving this restaurant 5 stars.

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Buddy01 . 2019-10-31

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Pushy sales waitress pushing food at you. "Try the bread" "Try this drink" etc. Prices of the drinks are ridiculous. One dish was too spicy so they took it back to add some more coconut milk to it and the dish came back too hot to eat because it had been blasted in the microwave! For a Saturday night at 7pm there was a total of 8 people In the restaurant. No atmosphere.A TV is on showing music videos. No food options for children.Tried it, wasn't impressed and £117 lighter. Will not be returning.

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jamesth0mass . 2019-10-20

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Amazing service by very friendly and professional staff who were very patient with explaining the traditional food. This isn't normal Indian takeway it so much better.

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Bradleybailey . 2019-10-19

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Really delicious food and so welcoming. We decided to come here on the basis of the great reviews and it really didn’t disappoint. The menu is not a typical Indian style restaurant so we had to ask a lot of questions on the staffs recommendations, spice levels etc. The staff were so friendly and really ensured they made each dish exactly to our preference of spice levels from very mild to very spicy. We did wait a while for the main however it was well worth it. Will definitely be returning. Thanks again!

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842jasminefc . 2019-10-13

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Probably the best Indian meal I’ve ever had. Great service and excellent food all round. Will be back soon!

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Willsexton10 . 2019-10-12

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This is a bit different to the other Indians I’ve been to, they do more authentic foods to the area of India that they come from so I’m told. Staff were friendly and helpful in explaining the foods, everything I ate was very nice and spiced to your liking. I don’t like meat on the bone in a sauce so they were happy to make it with meat off the bone for me. Overall an enjoyable experience and will return.

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BobG65 . 2019-10-12

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If you want to taste authentic South Indian food, this is the place to be. Delicious food and excellent service. Will definitely go back again.

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sulite . 2019-10-09

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Tried for the first time after reading good reviews.Left feeling hungry still.There does not seem to be anything not too hot & spicy on the menu After explaining did not want too spicy, was assured whatever I chose could be changed,. unfortunately that did not happen .I had to request that separately, it was taken away, but only half the amount came back just sweetened almost to Korma style.it contained one tiny piece of potato. ( bearing in mind it was suppose to be the lamb and potato curry.) The pilau rice was also disappointing..It was a pity that I was not asked if everything was o.k.Needless to say a disappointing experience..

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clientfromhell . 2019-10-09

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This is REAL Indian food and an absolute must to experience. It is not the same old British Restuarant/Bangla curry that can be found in abundance in any UK town. in fact I'm confident that a curry will never be the same again once you been to this place. This is the genuine INDIAN article and this is by far and away the very best among a handful of such Indian or Sri Lankan restaurants that I have found so far east of London let alone into Essex. It is worth the journey to get to as you won't find food this good and authentic in many places outside of India. The menu will be pretty much unrecognisable to most people but it includes a great range of authentic Keralan / Indian starters, mains, breads and desserts. From the very outset the poppadoms came with 4 incredible and more-ish home-made chutneys; beetroot/orange, pineapple, mint with home-made yoghurt and also one made from dates. There are numerous seafood and fish dishes and vegetarian sides and mains that could fool or surprise a meat eater; try the Gobi 65 (lightly battered and spices cauliflower) as it was amazing . We also had a great fried squid dish seasoned heavily with strong black pepper (and it had a real kick). The mains were incredible and we recommend the Grandma's Chicken Curry (on the bone) for its depth of flavour and the awesome Kerala Red Fish (salmon) Curry. The brown rice was great too (not too brown but big thick special rice grains unique to Kerala) whilst the paratha was a layered spiral of light and delicate bread that you'll need to soak up every last drop of the sauces with the mains. The Prosecco (One to One brand) was incredible too and on par with Champagne in its flavour and is not available outside the trade apparently.The owner Jaimon was great and guided us through the menu and warned us that it might be spicy and that he could tone it down if we wanted it. Don't do the latter though as none of it was anywhere near as hot as a Jalfrezzi let alone a Madras or Vindaloo an we think anyone can manage the heat (unless they limit themselves to a Korma). The food was spiced and seasoned perfectly and the depth of the flavour was absolutely amazing and way beyond anything we've tried within a 40mile radius. This place deserves to be listed among the very best that Southend and Westcliff has to offer. More importantly it is among the very best REAL Indian restaurants east of London, so it is a destination that is well worth seeking out. Personally I'd rather go here than to any other 'Indian' restaurant.

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J M . 2019-09-30

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We chanced upon this restaurant when looking for an early Indian meal after the football at Roots Hall and before the evening flight from Southend Airport to Dublin. What a find this place is.The waiter was superb, describing in detail each dish and directing us towards certain menu choices that might be too our taste (they all were!).The menu is distinctly South Indian and gave a wonderful variety to the normal Indian menu fare.The chutneys served with the poppodoms were freshly made by the kitchen and all a little different, but all tasted wonderful.We will certainly return here - it was a great experience all round. It was good value too.10/10

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Shrimpergarry . 2019-09-29

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Food was absolutely amazing and staff even better! Could not recommend more. Will definitely be back

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sophie d . 2019-09-21

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If you're used to the 11.00pm kicking out time after the pub closes and fancy a quick ruby with all of the trimmings and a pint of Cobra, don't think this is the place for you.Absolutely delightful experience. Don't go there expecting a bog standard Indian menu, it's so much more than that and so different. Much more refined and the food is superb, to be savoured, not rushed. Jaimon is extremely attentive too and explains every dish, most informative.Just like stepping into southern India.

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Mark C . 2019-09-19

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Really lovely Indian, friendly staff with recommendations as we had no idea what to order as not your ‘standard’ Indian menu. Recommended by Indian colleagues so can’t be bad. Southern Indian food, came away full and happy. I had a fish curry which was delicious.

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kayjudd . 2019-09-04

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This was different to other Indian cuisine places we have been. Service and help with selection was brilliant. Food excellent and made to your requirements very competitive.

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Stooders . 2019-08-31

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Was really good. Loads of vegan options and the food was amazing. Unusual dishes and not swimming in oil.The staff were very friendly. Will definitely be going back. They also have a vegan all you can eat once a month.

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Dan B . 2019-08-31

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We enjoyed our meal today very much - and the friendly and welcoming staff. Helpful but not pushy. Good information about the food. All dishes tasty and freshly prepared. It was good to know about the spices were freshly ground. Highly recommended.

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GHoritz . 2019-08-31

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Lets start with the welcome. A happy helpful waiter greeted us and showed us to our table. We had popadums with home made pickles scrumptious. When we ordered he explained the dish and asked what we particularly liked. Based on his recommendation 2 of us changed our orders. Note if we didn’t like the dishes he would replace them free of charge, makes you adventurous. Wow the food was delicious ( the lamb was so so tender ) the menu is not your normal UK indian as it os authentic Southern India. Be brave cannot recommend too highly am just hoping it doesn’t get so popular that I can’t get a table when i want one :-)

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Steve A . 2019-08-27

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Compared to the usual English style Indian, this was a refreshing and extremely tasty southern Indian meal. Live locally and just haven’t got around to going here before, but will definitely be going again. Staff were friendly and helpful in choosing dishes.

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MontySL . 2019-08-24

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Such delicious authentic food, beautiful flavours - no artificial colourings and the best friendly service .. always happy to help and give advice on meals Always go back as a regular !

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kirsty200189 . 2019-08-21

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We have been there on a Saturday night for dinner. Absolutely fantastic. Although we called just an hour before it was no problem to get a table. Had starters and a main dish each. The food was lovely and the service perfectly nice. We will definitively come back soon.

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DoHa90 . 2019-08-18

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Four of us went to Redchillizes for a lunch time catch up. Wow, wow, wow what an amazing place. The food was to die for, the service was excellent and the knowledge of the proprietor was first class, as to how it was prepared, with the spices and how it was cooked from fresh, in the cultural way. This is a place to visit 100%. We will recommend and definitely go back. Thank you Redchillizes. x

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Lynne L . 2019-08-16

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The food was outstanding, the menu is different from other Indians which made choice difficult as all sounded so good , all the dishes we ordered where amazing , the gentleman that served us helped with all our choices and could not be more helpful, will come back again soon , very good all round .

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michellesear72 . 2019-08-15

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Excellent quality South Indian food. I had the special fish on a banana leaf which was delicious, spicy with just the right amount of heat. My family had chicken dishes that they enjoyed. Even the poppadoms came with unusual and tasty dips. The menu is not too vast and is not your usual 'madras', 'vindaloo' etc but more individual Kerala dishes although there were Biryani's. Also they have special vegan nightsIt was a popular restaurant and the staff were friendly and helpful

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louiserK8406XN . 2019-08-07

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Went to Redchillizes friday evening. It is an authentic South Indian (Keralan) restaurant. The service was excellent. The food was delicious, well presented and reasonably priced. As a main I had the fish coconut curry served on a banana leaf. Will definately go again and would recommend.

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x7w . 2019-08-05

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Fabulous time at Redchillizes. Delicious, authentic Keralan food. Felt like I was back in Kerala - was great to taste the yummy breads and curries were outstanding (we had king prawn coconut curry and chicken tikka masala). Onion bhajis starter also lovely and big servings enough for 2 people to share. Even the chutney tray was yummy (included a pineapple chutney). Highly recommend. Service also great.

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LollypopLondon . 2019-07-28

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Enjoyable birthday treat. Lots of gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options. The food is tasty and staff are friendly.

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clareg859 . 2019-07-25

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Excellent food and friendly service.The food in this restaurant is freshly made, authentic, imaginative and very tasty!The service was very friendly and attentive. They were happy to talk about their food and give helpful advice on choosing dishes.Good quality produce and you can taste the fresh ingredients.This is the best Indian my family has had in a long time.I would recommend it highly and will be returning customer.

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Flittfire . 2019-07-21

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We have visited this restaurant as a family group several times since they opened and have never been disappointed. Very friendly welcome and an efficient service through out our visits. We have never been rushed and the variety and quality of food is excellent. Always an excellent experience

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ianjphoto . 2019-07-21

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This is the 4th time we’ve been to Red Chilliezs and we keep bringing new friends along. Once again, it didn’t disappoint. The service is friendly and attentive and you are never rushed. The food is fresh and authentic and absolutely delicious and not what you will find in your normal Indian restaurant. My only wish is that it was nearer where I live so I could go more often!

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FlyingVisit_12 . 2019-07-15

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The food and service is supreme. This is South Indian food so don't expect a Balti. I'm from Birmingham, right in the Balti triangle so I have high standards for curry.I've always been a little disappointed with the curry in Essex. No longer...I know South Indian food and this place is RIGHT UP THERE with the best. And they understand what a vegan is, and the idfference to a vegetarian and obviously a meat-eater.All three are catered for here.Traditional Indian food at it's best. I'm a fan.Try the Indian doughnuts they're great and you won't find them anywhere else. Then I had a great vada, I think it was. A lovely daal with spinach and uttapam 'bread' to go with it.Lush I tried a side dish too. And this was great. Green beans with coconut. Lovely. I've never seen this before either.The mn serving us was fab. So interested and loves his work. A lot of passion for making this place great. It is already great.Go. You will be blown away!

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Dr_Jon_Law . 2019-07-13

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We were highly recommended by our friends to use Redchilliezs at my 70th birthday party. Before we employed them to cater for my birthday we visited the restaurant and were blown away by the different taste of the South Indian food that they produced,the service was excellent and the food was outstanding. We highly recommend this restaurant for a taste bud experience. Without any hesitation we employed them to cater for my 70th birthday.

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Frandatjohn . 2019-07-03

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