The Cochin Indian Restaurant, Hemel Hempstead in Dacorum

Absolutely amazing gourmet food, super friendly and helpful staff, not oily like so many other places, definitely the best curry around here. Brinjal and okra were mindblowing

Absolutely brilliant restaurant, originally went with my parents and then tonight with my partner. The service is unparalleled and food absolutely amazing. Can't wait to return and highly recommend

An absolutely delicious meal! We’ve walked past here a bunch of times, and there have always been delicious smells. Lovely staff and the food was so good. Great mix of flavours and spices.

Love coming here, the service is great and the food is absolutely amazing

Great food and service, all the staff are so friendly and helpful

A great restaurant, food was brilliant as was the service. We’ll be be back. Thank you

Went for a meal there early evening. Staff were very helpful with our order, we were going to order far too much. My niece had some dietary requirements and the staff helped us with them. The food was excellent.

Just superb. Really special local restaurant with lovely staff and so many curries to try in the thali of little round bowls.. They were delighted to explain the cuisine which came in little round bowls.

The food was wonderful. We had a thali of 7 dishes, each one delicious. We'll definitely come again.

Amazing food. All round amazing food. First proper paratha I've had since being in Cochin in India, nowhere else has come close. Great service and atmosphere too, lovely spot

A really lovely place, run by warm smiling people, with delicious food. We can't wait to go back and try everything on the menu, one by one.

We had a wonderful Saturday night dinner at The Cochin!! We ordered the Alleppey prawns and two thalis- seafood and non-veg. They were great! I had my seafood one with appams, and the fish and prawn curries were particularly excellent. Homely food, great atmosphere and friendly staff. 10 out of 10 would recommend.

Excellent service, delicious food!

The food is always really good! The food is always very tasty, not spicy hot, but the flavours are amazing 😋

Delicious food, incredible service, all-round excellent place for meals!

Very nice place and clean food its was very very tasty . Staff is very nice. My favourite place in Bedford ❤️❤️❤️ Please must visit one time 😋

Favourite Indian Love the chicken pepper curry which was excellent as always

Best Indian in the area for sure! Love them.

We were recommended this place by someone we met in Kerela, of all places, and the food didn’t disappoint. Great vegan and veggie options, as well as amazing fish dishes and South Indian snacks. Fantastic service too, and they were really accommodating of us bringing our baby. We’ll definitely be back again and again.

Dosa are out of this world, lovely food, lovely staff, will defiantly come back asap!

Delicious authentic taste of Kerala! The staff were lovely and friendly and the portions were very generous. We will be back!

Extraordinarily friendly, super helpful, remarkably attentive staff who helped us order the right amount and variation of food and drinks without any hesitation to fulfil even special requests. Absolutely delicious food, slightly different from the indian cuisine that we know from back home where we obviously haven't had southern indian cuisine yet, slightly less spicy but at least as full of different flavours.

A very good restaurant with an extraordinary welcome! THANKS

Lovely food lovely atmosphere can highly recommend

One of my favourite restaurants in the world, certainly the most interesting and flavourful curry I've had. Don't expect to see much on the menu familiar from 'normal' Indian restaurants, as this is Keralan (further South) cooking. But, the staff are wonderful and will recommend dishes, as well as provide a lovely atmosphere and service. Highly recommended.

Absolutely amazing traditional food, this isn't what you'd get in a normal British Indian restaurant, if you want to try real Indian food I'd suggest giving this place a go, it has so much flavour and is so different from what we're used to. if you want to try something new yummy and Satisfying I'd honestly say give this place a try, then go back and try something new another time and discover all these new and tastes and flavours

Best Keralan food around. If you're looking for flavourful South Indian food then this is the place to be

The Cochin is always a favourite of ours. Delicately spiced tasty food, a bit different from the usual Indian/Bangladeshi restaurants. Nice seafood dishes, massive dosas and kerala tea snacks. Friendly service food it off

Lovely food, unusual dishes but in a very good way

Great service- really lovely people

You know you are eating quality, delicious, authentic quisine when your friend who has flown in from India for four days, tells you how wondeful it is.

Haven't been here for years. We were warmly welcomed by a friendly and knowledgeable waiter. The choice is amazing and people with coeliac disease are very well catered for. The waiter made very good suggestions, as he did for other tables and he was always right? The flavours were amazing with servings just right. Price was very reasonable. Definitely going back.

My husband and I have been coming to this restaurant for many years with family and friends either at lunch time or evening. Please note it is the only Indian restaurant open at lunchtime which is a great bonus. The food is very tasty and different to the menus offered at other local indian restaurants. No one has ever been disappointed.

We’ve been here on Father’s Day and although is quite small, we had lovely food, nice atmosphere and good service. The bill was quite decent. I would definitely visit them again.

Lovely food. Lovely staff. Lovely place. Came in hungry, left after emptying my plate, a full belly and a smile on my face. The staff are very friendly and the atmosphere is nice and chill. Highly recommend. Big thumbs up.

An outstanding Southern Indian restaurant known for its high-quality cuisine at reasonable prices, offering generous portions. Highly recommended for anyone seeking authentic South Indian food with excellent quality and quantity. The service and the ambience of the restaurant is exceptional, and I look forward to returning with family and friends.

The worst cantering service I ever seen, we booked for one august 9 and they confirmed, now they are saying they have got another program and they can't do our order. I see zero ethics here. They are just after money don't have any ethics on service and food.

This place serves one of the best Kerala food in London.Enjoyed the food and ambiance. Surely going to come back for more food experience.

Amazing foodd Amazing people Great choices Splendid dinner!

Amazing food with great service. Hot and yummy kerala food.They located in the middle of the old town and the view is amazing.

The service and their business practices are so unethical, we can't trust them enough to place an order. I rate them 1.

One of the tasty and delicious restaurant in Hemel Hampstead Really worthy 👍✨

Best Kerala restaurant in Hemel Hampstead. Must visit. The ambience and the staff were amazing. Must try those who crave for real Kerala cuisine. Also do try out their fish dishes.

An excellent place of choice when we yearn for home food...the food was very tasty and staff were very friendly and welcoming..and the ambience is also nice but a little bit congested!! Loved the experience as a whole!!

Excellent customer service and scrumptious food.

i’ve always loved the Cochin, the doses are the freshest I’ve ever had, really crispy and with an unlimited supply of Samba.

We just had lunch here and ordered appam, thattukada chicken, porota, chicken korma, chicken biriyani, kappa, and fish curry as mains for five people. The food was delicious, and the chicken biriyani exceeded our expectations. Most of the dishes were quite close to authentic Kerala flavors. However, the porota was made from frozen. We also looked for Kerala rice, but there was no red rice available. The hospitality was excellent, and the two Malayalee part-time students were really friendly.

Lovely food, the lamb was so tender, would come again, staff are lovely

Second time here and just as amazing as the first. The food is out of this world and the staff were attentive, friendly and helpful. Make sure you give this place a try!

Wow!! These guys know what they are doing!! Fabulous level of flavour and spice! Keep it up Jason!

What another lovely evening at The Cochin Food was absolutely delicious, beautifully and freshly prepared and all so well presented Sooycha was so friendly and gave amazing recommendations, nothing was too much trouble for her We were really looked after and can't wait to go back

Met here with a group of fellow travellers as a reunion from a recent trip to India. Food was delicious and the waiting staff excellent. Will be looking to come again soon

Excellent food. Different to the run of the mill Indian restaurants.

Had a meal in my favourite Indian restaurant in Hemel Hempstead tonight. The same great atmosphere and lovely staff. Unfortunately it seems there was some issues in the kitchen that led to a very disappointing bland meal. Where has the flavour gone? The reason I keep coming back to this place is for the amazing flavours that come from great chefs using fresh ingredients. Everyone can have a bad day. I don’t know what went wrong tonight but hope you get things back on track for my next visit.

Wonderful service and excellent, authentic Indian food. We bought so much food, particularly starters, and it was so nice that I forgot to take photos for this review! The service was excellent. Definitely the highlight, although the quality of the food wasn't too far behind the service. With the leftover food (and there was a lot!) they packed it all up for us and even gave us plastic takeaway cups to take our drinks with us. Well located in the middle of the quaint, High Street in Hemel Hempstead. I will definitely be returning.

Loved this place! The food is not like traditional Indian restaurants but it is extremely tasty. Food is from South Indian and has a hint of a Sri Lankan taste without being too spicy. We had a Dosa to start which was massive and lovely. Staff were pleasant and the restaurant, though not large, has a lovely atmosphere. Prices are reasonable, similar to most curry places. Highly recommend visiting if you like curry food.

Loved it. Such tasty food. really lovely staff. Such a great find

Stopped here for dinner when we were spending one night in Hemel Hempstead and loved it! We eat a lot of Indian food at home, and this was some of the best I've ever had. The staff was so friendly and welcoming, excellent service! If I am ever back in this area, I would definitely go back to this restaurant.

This restaurant is one of the best Indian restaurants I have been in a long time, serving traditional dishes.

Great lamb curry and great starters

It is one of the best Indian restaurants in London. Their fish wrapped in banana leaf is the best ever; enjoy it with Appam or Parotta. I really liked the preparation of the lamb pepper starter. The service is always warm, on time, and prompt. I have already visited the place twice, and both times, my experience was amazing, demonstrating their consistency. I really enjoyed their payasam, full of dry fruits stir-fried in ghee. Hands down, a great place if you are hunting for authentic South Indian cuisine, especially food from Kerala. I missed clicking pictures of all food items apart from Alleppy Prawn Fry, so I got so absorbed to eat it.

Great food, lovely attentive staff who made us feel very welcome. Highly recommended.

Really good food, very authentic and the staff were amazing

Great friendly welcome and an assortment of bites prior to the main course. Any request off menu was very disappointing. The rice was only just warm. Six small king prawns was rather mean and the plates were cold. Only filter coffee available.

Great staff and usuaGreat staff and usual good PE food. Good for kids too l good PE food. Good for kids too

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Cochin Restaurant, and I must say, it was an unforgettable experience. Here’s why: Authentic Kerala Flavors: The food at Cochin is a delightful celebration of Kerala’s culinary heritage. Each dish carries the unmistakable taste of the region, transporting you to the sun-kissed backwaters and lush spice plantations. Reasonable Prices: Cochin strikes the perfect balance between quality and affordability. You won’t break the bank here, yet you’ll savor dishes that rival those prepared in Kerala homes. Impeccable Service: The staff at Cochin knows how to make guests feel welcome. When I arrived with my 2-year-old daughter, they greeted us with warmth and ensured our comfort throughout the meal. Biryani Bliss: If you’re a biryani enthusiast, Cochin’s biryani is a must-try. Fragrant rice, tender meat, and a symphony of spices come together in a harmonious dance of flavors. In summary, Cochin Restaurant is a hidden gem for anyone seeking an authentic taste of South Indian and Kerala cuisine in Hempstead. Whether you’re a seasoned foodie or a curious traveler, this place won’t disappoint. Bon appétit! 🌶️🥘

Great food, onion bhajis were some of the best I've had. Super friendly and were very accommodating for our kids.

Lovely restaurant with very flavourful food and great service

The food (we all had different thalis) was incredible! We will definitely be back. And staff were so nice. Such a refreshing change from staid typical curry house fare. This was delicious. Thank you!

Excellent service and delicious, authentic food.

Most authentic Seafood Thaali (Keralan set menu meal with fisherman's soup, 3 seafood items, vegetarian dishes, paratta, rice and dessert) that I have tasted anywhere in the UK. Reasonably priced with a nice manager/owner (Jason). Keep up your standards ☺️👍🏽

Last night we enjoyed a lovely meal at the Cochin. I had booked a table for 12 for our local cycling club. Arrangements were very easy and the hospitality was lovely. As well as being friendly and attentive, the staff brought us an extra dish and complimentary drinks after the meal. The food was superb and I’d thoroughly recommend the restaurant.

Very impressive authentic food matched by level of service. Staff knowledgeable and interested in making you welcome. Second visit and will be back. Recommend.

One of the nicest restaurants in Hemel, love their food, we always get takeout if we can't go out. So much flavour in their food.

One of my favourite places to eat. Has not changed in the 6 years we have been away in Australia!!!

Interesting and slightly unusual menu. Staff very attentive. Quite a small restaurant but local parking easy.

Wonderful South Indian cuisine, the masala dosa is excellent! Staff are always friendly and accommodating. Highly recommended.

Excellent and authentic South Indian restaurant which serves proper Indian food. Superb service.

Excellent food and lovely people

Menu was just for name sake , had to pay more than what it was on the menu for what I ordered, service is absolutely brilliant, food was good quantity , but quality not up to that standard to justify the price ( food is good lacked the authenticity of south Indian style , but they might have tweaked it considering people from all cultures) , the food was overpriced to start with and I convinced myself to adjust with it because of the quantity, (even though it's not justified) and after leaving the restaurant I found that we paid more than, it was on the menu and it was too late to go back .

Beautiful restaurant Lovely staff would highly recommend the seafood is excellent really good value

Amazing food and the service was fantastic, the garlic lamb curry is incredible

The food here is amazing and very unique compared to the food you would normally expect in an Indian restaurant. I have been twice in the last few months with different groups and everyone has thoroughly enjoyed their meals and both times the service has been exceptional. A definite recommend

Food was nice, service was excellent. The restaurant, atmosphere & quality of plates, cutlery, toilets was tired, dated or lower end. Would come back, but not as quickly as some other places.

The food was very good! Both the starters and the main course were very tasty and everything was freshly prepared! The staff is very attentive and extremely friendly! Can only recommend the restaurant!

Fantastic atmosphere. Good quality food. The fish was fresh and neatly presented.😋😋😋

Wonderful Experience # Great Service # Delicious food 😍#

Basically the service was great. The chicken korma was so nice and also the lamp fry was superb. For the lamp fry I will come again 😍😋😋

Excellent food you can't find d anywhere else

Beautiful food and lovely service. I look forward to coming back!

Lovely restaurant with delicious food and an impeccable service. We come back here often.

I have been here a few times and really enjoyed the food and atmosphere. This time I came with 5of my friends to celebrate my birthday. One dish of calamari we asked to be replaced as it was soggy and undercooked. Generally the rest of the food was nice. It was pricey but tasty. Sadly however by the end of the evening myself and one other of my friends felt very unwell and the pair of us spent the next 2 days or so with terrible symptoms of food poisening. We still did not feel our best yesterday which is 3 days later! I contacted them to let them know and feel upset that i was not acknowledged apart from a standard thanks for the contact message. I am dissapointed with this whole situation. Further to this I lost 2 work shifts because I had food poisening following eating there. So all in all, I can't recommend this restaurant and have found it all to be very dissapointing and distressing experience. It's a thumbs down from me. 👎

Went for a meal here last night. Lovely food and great service. The staff were all really friendly! This is a authentic Southern Indian food and not as spicy as your standard Indian dishes but very tasty. I had a Prawn starter and Kingfish curry main plus we had a nan bread, also different and much lighter in texture. At the end of the night we were offered a complementary drink and as it was my wife's birthday they brought her a very nice banana dish with icecream. Old Hemel is def the best place in the town to head for a night out and plenty of pubs within a few yards to try out. 😋

Excellent food, so unique for this area and great value for money. Fabulous food

Amazing food, we had the seafood thali... it was delicious! Excellent customer service too from theju! We will be back!

Food was shocking, not what expected at all , maybe got order wrong , never going back again

Amazing food and great staff. My favourite hideout out fro Kerala food

Loads of well-marked and creative vegan options, fave was the banana boli starter! Lovely friendly service 😊

Great vegan options, so many great options, several which I haven’t seen anywhere else and had try. Fantastic service. Thoroughly recommend!

Really enjoyed our visit to the Cochin Indian. I enjoyed a number of authentic dishes that I haven’t seen elsewhere. Lots of vegetarian and fish options. Would highly recommend