Sarada in Kingston upon Thames

Good curry at a very reasonable price. Welcoming staff. The dhansak is lovely along with the saag and birianhi.. would recommend

THIS RESTAURANT IS DIVINE. It is our FAVOURITE ever restaurant for Indian food. Writing this is making me so hungry. I have tried countless Indian takeaways, even tho I am South Asian myself and can eat the same food at home! Hands down, there is nothing in England which can beat this restaurant. We have been coming here as a family for over 20 years. It is simply superb. The chicken tikka biryani is a firm favourite. I also love the chicken madras or vindaloo! The tandoori chicken is just so succulent and flavoursome. Oh it is just so superb. PLEASE give it a go. It's incredible.

Been going to Sarada for years , up until the hygiene shut down the food no matter what dish the sauces where incredible the chicken proper roast chicken the chef was amazing !! yes the place was a bit of a dive but that’s what I love about a good curry the Indian or Bangladesh music the old fashioned ambience and a dam good curry Ive been eating curry’s for the last 46 years I think I know a good one from when my parents used to go to the local years and years ago with there own china bowls , fill up and most of the curries on the bone sorry to go off on a tangent Back to now the chefs gone the great old chefs gone , been back 5 times and each time it’s got worse I can never go back the food is dreadful I’m afraid to say this restaurant is hanging by a thread and unless they get a new chef this curry house will shut , where are all the great chefs gone can’t tell you where I go now for fear of overcrowding, please trust my reviews there honest facts

Rubel and his Dad have introduced some great new dishes including the long-awaited and delicious Paneer Tikka (Yum!). Comfortable and unpretentious and extremely friendly Anglodeshi restaurant, best in the area by far. They now deliver too and the prices are still so reasonable I no longer go anywhere else unless it's a trip to Hampton Court for South Indian or Nepalese. Highly recommended.

We went here on the recommendation of fiends who used to eat here regularly for many years. It has recently had a rather unprofessional face-lift which didn't aid the lack of ambiance or atmosphere. We hoped the food would make up for these failing, but it didn't.

Sunday evening 16th September and we visited this restaurant for the first time in about 4 years, as we moved from the area. It is situated a short walk from the Travelodge in Tolworth, where we were staying the night.The resturant has had its problems recently, but delighted to report that it has now reopened and has been refurbished and redecorated and it looked really well.We ordered a chicken jalfrezi, chicken rogan gosh, a rice and a chapatti we also ordered 2 large bottles of Cobra beer. Our food when served was very tasty, and the food was as good as ever.We had a most enjoyable meal, and really good value, our bill was just over £25.

It’s great to see the Sarada open again. Total refurbishment, the restaurant is now light and airy. The food was excellent. Our favourite curry house by far

Went for a chicken dupiaza and me mate had a chicken dhansak. Shared Bombay potato and a sag aloo along with a Peshwari and a Kulcha nan. The dhansak had a really good bite to it. Plenty of chicken in a very rich creamy sauce. The dupiaza was really flavoursome with loads of different spices exploding on the tongue. Again the chicken was plentiful and succulent. Left the lips tingling which is what I like from a curry. The Kulcha nan was full of veggies and went well with both curries. The staff were very friendly and attentive without being intrusive. All in all a very good meal and I'm looking forward to my next visit.

Sarada has been one of the most reliably excellent restaurants in Surbiton for many years. It is back after a facelift, with the same wonderful chef, and it is superb. Quiet, attentive waiters who know their profession. Wonderful food - try the chef's special Lamb Peshwari, or any of the exotic Balti dishes. Try anything - they are all good.

Being brought up on Indian food, my expectation is always high when it comes to eating out. I must say this restaurant has really captured true essence of authentic Indian food. The service was prompt and friendly service. Will be back soon.

We live near the Sarada. We are not exactly short of places to eat out but the Sarada is our favourite for both eating in the restaurant with friends and for takeaways. The curries are excellent and the staff are helpful and friendly. It has been redecorated since the recent closure but the food is still as good as ever. Definitely worth going to.

Have been to this restaurant many times over many years and was so sorry to hear of their recent closure due to a 'pest' issue.

Closed by Environmental Health due to food contamination caused by cockroaches in the kitchen. Cockroach found in poppadoms served to customer. Best avoid!

There was a lovely friendly atmosphere on a Saturday as local people came early, good food, well cooked naan and very spicy tandoori, happy to let me take a doggy bag when i could not eat it all then I love the spinache sag baji,

We often get takeout from Sarada - if you order as a walk-in you can sit and have a draught kingfisher beer whilst the food is prepared (about 20 minutes). This is a very trad curry house, and reassuring because of it. The food is good, and good value for money - there's 10% discount for paying cash on a takeout. The jalfrezi has just the right degree of spice; the korma is rich and silky. We much prefer Sarada to the curry house across the road, which because of it's 'contemporary' style seems more attractive to some. Sarada is old-school and all the better for it.

Booked up Sarada for a family birthday celebration. My parents used to visit this restaurant 30+ years ago and loved it. We live a little further out now but thought we would give it a go.

Very traditional old school restaurant, good food, polite service and less than a score a head.......

Got a takeaway from here for the first time. It just average. Food was ok, staff were ok and price was ok. One dish was way hotter than it should have been. Probably won't go back, or maybe I will. Who knows.

Este es un local para nosotros, quizás un paseo de 15 minutos. El menú es muy estándar, así no hay sorpresas, India bien o mal. El nivel de la cocina era un poco por encima de la media, aparte del arroz, el cual estaba pegajosa, más como el arroz tailandés. Las porciones son bastante generosas. No era normal, el servicio era muy acogedor, pero sin duda no es grosero.

After painfully trying to find another good indian take-away in the area after the quality at the Red Rose started slipping, I was very impressed by the food in Sarada. Don't be put off by the dated interior. Only downside is collection only.

This is a place I've been going to since childhood. So will always recommend. Bhuna dish is my thing, preferably lamb. Check it out and let me know what you think

I've been a irregular regular at this establishment for over 30 years and I keep going back. For health reasons I have to severely ration my intake of Indian food, however this is the restaurant I keep coming back to. I don't stick to one...

Hemos estado comiendo en la Sarada durante más de veinte años y es nuestro restaurante favorito de india en la zona. Como muchos restaurantes indios, no parece ser mucho desde el exterior, y la decoración ha visto días mejores, pero el personal es amable y servicial, y la comida es realmente excelente, es bueno que también hemos usado la Sarada para hacer el catering para fiestas en casa.

The food tasted good and we all finished pretty much everything, but then again you tend to when you're hungry! The issue is the restaurant itself and service. After ordering a Lamb Tikka Balti, I was dissapointed that I got a slightly spicy Lamb Tikka Massala with a slice of tomato and pepper on top. The waiter tried to assure me that it was a Balti, but I could distinctly taste classic Massala flavours. Nevertheless, the dish was pleasant. Though my friend found the Onion Bhaji too greasy and another found the Tandoori Mixed Grill a bit too dry.

We actually ate here 3 times in the space of 6 weeks and each meal was faultless. The service was efficient and the waiters pleasant, explaining the dishes as they were ordered, if they were unfamiliar. I like mine hot, too hot for the wife so I tried a lamb vindaloo on the first visit, lovely tender meat and very spicey. On the second visit I went for the phal - and that was HOT but most enjoyable. We have eaten at many Indian restaurants over the years and this was as good as any that we have tried.

Have been visiting the sarada for many years and as always food and service was excellent . Would recommend to anyone.always very enjoyable.

Service was standard, but nothing more. The food was nice, but lacked heat. The jalfrezi had a couple of green chillis that were a bit hot, but the sauce itself lacked any sparkle sadly.

Sarada is truly a fabulous find in Surbiton, Surrey. I've been a loyal Prithi patron for the last twelve years that I've been visiting Surbiton/Kingston-Upon-Thames. Although I'll not abandon Prithi I assure you that a visit to Sarada will be on my dining itinerary on all future visits to Surrey. My son and I enjoyed two dinners at Sarada as we sampled the menu from top to bottom. We found the recipes to be quite diverse and the ingredients of our dinner selections to be wonderfully fresh. Although the service can be a bit surly from time to time that's all a part of the most eclectically enjoyable encounter of the Sarada scene. Don't miss out on the nice selection of Indian beers and other beverages served at a reasonable price.

While the decor is dated the food is amazing. Living local I get to eat here often and the chefs are more than willing to change a dish to suit individual needs and allergies. Staff are attentive and food comes in a timely manner.

We've been going to the Sarada for years. The food is always good. There are lots of Indian restaurants around Surbiton but this is the best for the quality of the food and value for money.

We didn't book in advance. Friday night, we checked trip advisor for the best indian restaurant in Surbiton. We ended up here. We weren't dissappointed. Poppodoms and pickles, beer and water. Main courses of lamb dansak and chicken tikka were good. Meat was succulent and spicy, without being too spicy. Nan was good. Overall a good experience. Paid by card, bit confusing as the gratuity i though was the total, ended up giving £42 tip, realized my mistake the next day, and the restaurant refunded the money. Will go back on my next visit to Surbiton.

Good and good value Indian restaurant. The decor's a bit old and tired and there's nothing surprising on the menu but it does what it says on the tin. Chicken curries come with large pieces of chicken breast and most dishes have a good kick. The breads, naans and chapatis, are tasty too with good texture. And half a litre of very drinkable house wine for £6.50 cannot be bad!

I tried a few different dishes and they were all terrific. Go for the vindaloo if you like spice. Everything was good.

Every time I go to this place I say "If its good this time, its definitely my favourite curry house in Surbiton & Kingston"..........After going here 8 times now I don't understand why I still keep saying this? The food is absolutely superb! I have had a range of dishes & they all keep me going back there! The service is always great with friendly staff. The menu is extensive & very reasonably priced. But then, don't take my word for it!

good selection of food, very friendly & helpful waiter, food was tasty, served in good time, price was great value, no complaints, very happy overall and would go again

Yes, I'm another long time customer - buying takeaways from here for over twenty years now since I first come to Kingston as a student. The decor's not changed much in that time and, like going into a decent old boozer, this gives it's own unique charm. My wife who's vegetarian has never found anywhere better in the UK (recommends the Bombay aloo and Balti Vegetable Dansak) and I'm a fan of main dish variations based on their chicken tikka on the bone.The quality wobbled a bit earlier this year when the old guard finally retired, which prompted us to try a few other places, but the new management seem to be back on track and Sarada is once again our first choice for a great tasting, good value curry.

When I lived in Surbiton, I visited this restaurant many times over the years, and always had a brilliant experience - everything from the service to the food. I'm not an adventurous food person, so I generally stick to 1 or 2 dishes, but they are great tasting, good quality dishes. Nice atmosphere. Unless you don't mind being seated near the door, best to book in advance on a busy Fri/Sat night. Now that I've moved away, I haven't had a good curry since!

I have visited Sarada for many years and it goes without saying that they have some of the best Indian cuisine around. Great, flavoursome curries and excellent accompaniments such as rice and naans. I personally recommend getting either a ceylon, a madras or a vindaloo. But for me, I also recommend getting a balti tropical (a mix of chicken, lamb and prawn in a delicious tomato-based sauce). The staff are very helpful and always willing to ask questions.

I've been going to this place since I was a kid and lived in the area for a while and we're talking 30 years - unfortunately! Anyway if you want a good traditional Indian curry this place has been turning them out since the 70s and it's absolutely first-rate. I recommend the Prawn Puri to start and the meat Bhuna as a main. Having said that the biryani is very good too as is probably everything on the menu. A friend of mine is a vegetarian and he tends to eat they King Prawn Korai curry which I've tried once and it's pretty good.

We always go here for a good, traditional Indian meal obviously Anglicised as they always used to be. It makes no pretences to be other than what it is and I have been going there for 18 years or so. The restaurant has been there for donkey's years and is a testament to it's consistency of good food and excellent service. All the dishes on offer are the standard ones one would expect but are full of flavour and reassuring to the palate that you still can get a good old fashioned Indian meal at a very reasonable price. If this is what you like, then it's definitely a place worth paying visit. As long as you don't expect Michelin starred cuisine (with the accompanying prices!) you won't be disappointed. Go there!

We've been eating at the Sarada for over 22 years now and the high quality and excellent value has never slipped. The menu has pretty much stayed the same with traditional curry house dishes with a choice of lamb, prawn or chicken. Kinfisher and Cobra available and they also do take away but not delivered. Here's to the next 22 years!

Been eating here on a regular basis now for a year. First impressions are of a restaurant straight out of the seventies. However the food is fantastic and we have eaten at many high class Indian establishments over the years. This place has stood the test of time, including cheek by jowl competition from two other restaurants. Depends what you are looking for I guess.

The food is not bad although it is far from being authentic Indian. It is kind of bland and dishes require more seasoning. The waiters are very friendly but that is not enough for me to come back. The only good memory I will have is that I had the chance to try the Phal which is a LOT spicier than the VIndaloo and really proved to be a challenge. In Surbiton I would rather order from Nawab to Go or have a normal dinner at Indian Tapas.

We went here for a meal not knowing what to expect. We were greeted and sat at a table the restaurant was poorly lit and by the time ww were finishing our meal we were barely able to see our plates. The staff were attentive but as they got busier kept coming over to see if we had finished which made us feel uncomfortable. The menu was extensive my husband chose the Indian mixed grill, which when it arrived was very dry. Not a good experience.

Food is average, as was the price. Selected this out of the many Indian restaurants in the surrounding areas due to the good reviews. Waiters were polite enough to start, but forgot one of the drinks ordered and when we asked it seemed an inconvenience with eye rolls. One of our Naans was undercooked, was made too thick at the edge and was still raw dough, it was replaced but again with eye rolls and huffing and puffing from the waiter. The sauces (mango chutney, mint sauce, onion salad and pickle) were taken away after our starter of Papadums but we asked to keep them for our mains, again the waiters were not happy about this. It seemed like we were being demanding because of their reactions. After the meal we were all very full, but fancied trying a traditional desert on the menu... The waiter presented the desert with one spoon and we dared to ask for more as he stomped off and threw them on the table. There were 2 other small families in the restaurant, they weren't rushed- just bored and couldn't be bothered. Was very disappointing as the restaurant itself it quite cute! But when you're spending nearly £100 on an average meal you could have purchased at a take away, it would be nice to have a smile with the service!

Excellent food been, going here on and off for 30 years ,and it's always good. Unpretentious , unlike a lot of more modern curry places which are all style and no substance.Personally I like the old fashioned decor, its perfect for an authentic Curry experience.

I have been visiting this restaurant for over 20 years and the food is always very tasty, authentic and excellent value for moneY. The staff are friendly and elcoming too. I have visited a couple of the other Indian restaurants along the Ewell Road and they are not up to the same standard for taste or value. Highly recommended!

We actually went to a curry place nearby this restaurant that was closed on Tuesday. We ended up here. It's a great place and we were pleasantly surprised. The decor doesn't do the chefs justice. It looks like a old forgotten place and we were very dubious. But when the food came out it was delicious full of meat and flavour, we all had popedums+bread+vegetables+rice+curry+ 2 drinks and coffee for £21 including tipGreat place best so far in 2015

Sarada has long been my favorite curry in Surbiton. It's a traditional curry restaurant, no fancy 'contemporary' twist, just friendly staff and fantastic food.

First time we used this resturant it was recommended by a friend, we had a take away excellent food and nice staff shame they don't do delivery but not a problem picking it up it was ready when we got there.

Any visit to Sarada and you will notice the number of regular clients that are proudly loyal - having friendly chats with the staff. It has a great reputation locally and I struggle to think of any other establishment that has consistently hit the mark. Great food, lovely taste, generous servings and excellent value. Child friendly too, my daughter loves it. Book to be on the safe side.

We hadn't booked a table and there were five of us but this didn't matter. The staff made us feel very welcome and attended to us as though we were the only people in there. All our meals were excellent. Will definitely visit there again.

We have been going to Sarada's for probably the best part of 30 years and the food is always brilliant. Good sized portions and always a friendly welcome. Regular take-aways as well which are just the same.

Been going hear for many many years and love the food. The curry is cooked so perfectly and the hand ripped chicken is very tender. You are even asked if you want white or dark meat! Only negative is on the last two occasions my popadoms have been soggy, they quickly sorted it out and so far I have not noticed anything else slacking.TOP CURRY HOUSE!

It's small and has few facilities, yet this restaurant consistently delivers good food. It's not very expensive either.

I liked our visit to Sarada. Not because of its décor, which is firmly based on the 1960s, nor because of the waft of spices that left an impression in our outer clothing that hasn't dissipated some fifteen hours later. The food is the thing here and it's good. well prepared, well served, and enjoyed most heartily. I'm not a local but most of the people in the restaurant seemed to be known to the staff as regulars, which is always a good sign. All of the food our group of six had were enjoyable including a number of very good vegetable dishes. Not much more to say really... go for the food. Simple.

We are very fortunate to have Sarada at the end of our street. The food is always delicious here. We've never had a bad experience or less than delicious food. The staff are friendly and helpful. the decor is traditional curry house plus some curiosities but they merely add to the conversation and conviviality of the place. this is the restaurant most requested by our children when we go out (ages 8, 4). They love the Dahl soup, sag chicken and chana masala in particular. Poppadams are always a big hit with all 4 of us, and the veggie samosas are delicious too. We look forward to frequent returns. We're more adventurous when we're there without the children and all dishes have been delicious. they also do a fabulous take away.

I regularly visit this restaurant to enjoy the delicious food in a warm a friendly atmosphere. This restaurant has a large number of regular customers, why go elsewhere when food is consistently served to a very high standard.The staff are very friendly and courteous and willing to help with any queries in connection with the menu.Never had a bad meal, so if you have never been it is certainly worth a visit to this traditional unspoilt restaurant. Worth booking in advance on a Friday and Saturday night.

Food is excellent, chicken tikka succulent and lots of chicken, dal takur- garlicky and creamy texture. The tandoori nan was light and fluffy, great for wiping up the juice. Hubby's phal was firey hot, the chicken was tasty and lots of it. The staff are friendly without being annoying. This restaurant comes up trumps every time.

This place has been there forever and I went there in my teens and I am now 53! It is a fantastic old style curry house ( I hope it stays that way) and the food is always first class and good value. The king Prawn Puri appetizer and lamb or chicken bhuna main are my preferences but the korai and madras are great too. Frankly I can't fault this place the service is excellent and the food is among the best I have found and I travel worldwide for a living but always drop by this place when I am back in the UK.

We have been going to the Sarada for 20 years now and have never had a disappointing meal. The staff are always pleasant and attentive without being a nuisance. The menu is traditional and we have honestly tried it all and enjoyed it very much. They do a really superb Madras and it is the only Indian restaurant we have been able to have a chicken curry and ask for it not to be breast meat (joy and so much tastier). We also think their onion bhajis a are the best we've had. Well worth a try. I do agree with the comments on decor but the food and value for money more than makes up for that.

My friends and I had a really enjoyable evening at Sarada. The food is freshly cooked, hot and arrives speedily. It's also delicious and they have a large menu. The only thing I would say is that the tables are a little too small for 4 people to sit completely comfortably. Apart from that it is a great restaurant, with a good price, and I'll be back.

We've been here a couple of times, with and without the kids. It's family friendly and the food is delicious. It was very hot in the restaurant on the nigh we went and when I asked the waiter to put on the fan, he put on the music instead! Never mind... The service was a little slow but it was very busy. The decor is very traditional so not a modern looking place. I would always recommend this restaurant as you always get a very tasty meal. For 2 of us with drinks (one on alcohol, one not) was about £40. Good value.

The food is tasty and authentic- almost home cooked style, although the decor is a little dated. The waiters don't hang around the table, but keep a respectful distance. Great value for money, both eating in and take-away. We came here in 2012 for a birthday celebration- so much food and fantastic value for money. Will certainly come back.

Three courses plus drinks worked out at approx £20 per person. Decor leaves a little to be desired and the refrigerator in the restaurant is quite odd, but we will return. Friendly staff, good food, good value, what more do you want?

Have been going to this restaurant inTolworth on and off for 30ish years or more and it never fails to deliver top quality food, flavours are to die for; Patia, Madras, Bhuna and Korai are superb, so if these are your favorites you must go (everything else is good as well) Prices are good too, you won't be ripped off here!

As a family we have been visiting Sarada for over 15 years and the delicious food, friendly staff and great prices have brought us back despite the fact we live some distance from them. The decor is nothing special but the food is divine. Wherever and whenever we eat Indian food, the Sarada is always our benchmark and it's fair to say not much comes close! The bombay aloo, balti vegetable masala and balti vegetable dhansak are particularly good. Until now we've been quite secretive and only told good friends about this place, but it's a great restaurant deserving of praise and really is too good to miss out on!

Went on recommendation from a friend and glad we did - tasty menu reasonably priced and well presented. Will be back!