The Nawab in Chelmsford

We had a great family night out , the food was excellent and the service was fantastic, we had a fun time with our waiter Raj and the team !!

Went in for a meal with my wife, felt like I'd walked on to the set of 'Top Boy' lots of "bruvs" which made my wife nervous... a shame as we loved coming here, food was OK not that special...might give it a few months before returning. Waiter was a friendly chap however 👍 and speed of service was good.

Went there for a night out with friends, th3 food was spectacular, fresh and full of flavour,, waiters attitude was very welcoming. Prices are great and portion are generous. Would be going here again !

Visited 5 times now for dine in & once takeaway- always: Friendly service Amazing food Extra tasting samples & complementary drink Calm professional atmosphere overseen by friendly Mike & staff We will be returning/already booked to bring friends as well

We were there with family and we had a fabulous time. The food was delicious and the staff couldn’t have been more helpful. Great choice for our first time out after lockdown. I would definitely recommend this restaurant if you want great Indian food in friendly surroundings and helpful staff. 10 out of 10 . Thank you for a fab night out!

Fantastic service and lovely food! They made us feel very welcome, relaxed un-rushed service. Thanks you, we will be back soon!

Did not enjoy the food from here, packed with peppers and not much else. Tiny naan bread, and as for the raita sauce, yuk!

We ordered takeaway through JustEat to celebrate Mothers' Day and they really blew us away. The stand-out dish was the lamb passanda; genuinely the best thing I've tasted in a long time, a deliciously balanced sauce. The lamb was a little tough, but that's because we had to wait a little while before collecting it - because they had it ready about 15 minutes earlier than we'd expected to pick it up. There was enough food for all of us, with leftovers, and very reasonably priced. The onion bhajis were a little tough as well, but again, we were late picking it up so that's not necessarily their fault. Prompt, well made, delicious food at a good price. We will definitely order from here again.

I ordered a delivery for 6:30 on this Friday night thinking it would be fresh and tasty, big mistake. Firstly I had to place the bag in the sink as it was swimming in grease, my finger nails are stained, my prawn puri was swimming in grease, the lamb buna was just mush, the mushroom rice had no mushrooms (maybe I got something else), my poppadoms were horrible snd so greasy, snd I didn’t get my sauces. I never treat myself and I’m so disappointed that I wasted what little money I have. After tasting a little of everything I t to brew if all away, So so disappointed.

Good service with new decor. Being honest we visited the Passage to India as we couldn’t get a table at our normal Indian restaurant. The passage to India is the new name and new management for what used to be The Nawab. They have done a great job of the new decor, very bright with new wallpapers, paint, carpets, the lot, keeping the old Indian theme. Looks a lot better then it was. The service was excellent with very attentive staff and the manager making the effort to check everything was ok. The food was also good, I had the chicken razela, my wife the chicken tikka biriyani, all tasted lovely. What I would say is the menu is standard, nothing jumps out at you as different or worth trying as a change. This is where our usual choice of Indian restaurant still remains number one for us. Would definitely recommend a visit if you haven’t been before

Me and a friend fancied a takeaway Saturday evening, and we ordered through just eat so decided to try passage to India, and we weren’t disappointed! We had such a lovely meal, everything was really hot, really tasty! And not one item was missing! Reasonable price and delivery was sooner than first stated. We shall be returning! Thank you again for a lovely Saturday night takeaway! :) highly recommend

First time at this restaurant but will certainly go again. The food and service were great and prices good. Well done Passage to India!

Delivered earlier than expected 👍🏼 Polite delivery driver. Food arrived hot and was absolutely delicious. I had a tandoori mixed grill which came with salad and naan, also ordered mushroom rice, popadoms and sauce. Thoroughly enjoyed it, thank you for cooking for me.

This was a Thursday night just before Christmas, a set price for the Banquet meal and show. This was Jay Styles as MJ! He was actually singing! Bounded all over the place, and couldn't wait to getup and dance too! Starter was served nice and hot (mixed tandoori) and the main dishes came with sides, rice and naan. Very Goode evening had by all. Must go again on a Sunday or Monday and have their Banquet deal as it's currently only £11.95 each. Bargain as it's not the shrunk down size ones either!

Orders two chicken dishes ,rice , and pashwar nan , well it turned up at least an hour and a half later after ordering online ,the food was just warm. The two chicken dishes were tasteless and watery.

Really friendly staff and knowledgeable re gluten free recipes. Super freshly cooked food. Best to check opening hours as they have a night off in the week but open Mondays when others closed.

Booked a table for four fifteen year old boys for birthday meal, they had a lovely meal, really enjoyed themselves, they were well looked after, given free round of drinks, staff treated them well. Thank you to everyone, this was a positive experience for them.

I cannot recommend this restaurant enough, the fifth time I have visited now and the food never disappoints. The sizzling Juliet is possibly the tastiest Asian dish I have ever had. The new owners and the chef have really raised the bar regarding Indian cooking, in my opinion the food we ate last night was worthy of a Michelin ⭐️.Excellent, keep it up guys .Plus it’s free starters at the moment!!!!

Good quick and efficient service. Nice dishes. Great sag paneer and brings bahji. Great local takeaway. Would definitely use again.

Food was exceptional. Thanks to the friendly team for a great sit down meal with family.I'm a lover of Indian cuisine and regularly eat from the 'Chefs Specials' to keep choice authentic as possible. I wasn't disappointed with the choices on offer. I highly recommend the Lamb Tikka Rezala as it was full flavour with plenty of fresh green chilli to give the extra punch of heat. Get an extra ice cold bottle of Cobra beer as the perfect accompliment.Thanks Team. See you again next time I'm in town

Went to Passage to India a couple of weeks ago with friends. Food is the best I’ve ever had in any Indian restaurant. We had a take away from there last night and it was the same, absolutely first class food. Highly recommend.

Kept open serving food with building work going on, seriously?

Have only used this Indian restaurant for a takeaway meal so far, but will visit the restaurant for a meal soon as the food is excellent and the service very good

Always amazing food, great value and the staff are always very friendly. They remember repeat customers (if that’s a good thing haha) Wouldn’t go anywhere else

I have been dining here for over 20 years and although the staff has changed over this time, I have always had a good experience. They have also hosted two private parties for me too and the service and what I was charged would be hard to beat. I can thoroughly recommend them.

Lovely family run traditional Indian restaurant. Always a warm welcome and food cooked to order. Relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff.

Fantastic food, and friendly service. Two course meal and two drinks each (large wine and beer) for two, £40. Amazing food and seating well planned.

Really lovely food and the owners are so welcoming you can't go wrong just ask for what you want! Highly recommended

Went to the Nawab for our usual Christmas Eve curry. Always enjoy going here, the food is good and service excellent, very good value for money and best curry house in South Woodham Ferrers

A la llegada, el restaurante era muy fría y con menús sucia que tenía comida atrapados con ellos dentro!

Nice pleasant restaurant. Comprehensive menu with some nice house specials. Helpful staff who can recommend some nice dishes. Reasonable prices as well

Vamos allí cada semana la comida es excelente. Cuando llegamos siempre nos acoge y debilite nuestra mano nos pide donde nos gustaría sentar la comida es excelente buena selección caliente en temperatura y muy sabroso en el menú rápido el director nada es demasiado para él si quieres algo que no está en el menú intenta obligar lo recomiendo encarecidamente el sábado. Permite un montón de tiempo. El servicio puede ser lento. Pero vale la pena esperar por la comida solemos ir los domingos o a mediados de la semana. El servicio es bueno,

Best place I could ever go to for a Indian.. Shafique and his boys are lovely to talk to.. Coming here again with my friends next time. Food is amazing.. Smells delicious! Recommend you come here

Tenía comida fantástica aquí esta noche, estaba decepcionado con el servicio y anteriormente una larga espera. Ahora dirigido por Shafik (también conocido como piernas rápidas o eléctrica) era un camarero ahora Nawab. Primera comida en un largo tiempo que ha venido por encima expdations. Sus...

Food excellent service excellent price excellentEat in or take away both fantasticThe Tikka main course is recommended

Ate here with two friends and found the service to be of a good standard and the food was also very good and well priced, the only downside was that the facilities were very very run down, the toilet did not flush well and the decor was also run down, Indian restaurants i know to have a very traditional and in my view a very 80's feel to them but this still felt aged and unkept. but to be fair the food and service was enough to make me want to return with well versed indian eaters. (food that is) :)

The Nawab is our favourite Indian restaurant. The chefs are amazing as the food is absolutely delicous. The chicken tikka and mixed starter is always juicy and succulent and we have been unable to find another Indian that comes anywhere close to the standard of the Nawab. The salad accompaniments are always beautifully fresh.The staff and service are always excellent. Don't be fooled by how it looks outside as it is a must try. Couldn't recommend highly enough!

Been here twice now, very good food, and staff, and the price is reasonable, four of us last night, and didn't realise how time flies, was in there, for over 2 and a half hours, we loved the complementary bailys

We go to the Nawab quite a lot and spent Christmas Eve there. the food is already good but I noticed the service drops when the restaurants become busy. we waited nearly a hour for our food and the restaurant was only 80% full. On a quiet night this is brilliant but hope your willing to wait if it is busy

Great food,great staff, chicken chat was best I've ever had staff welcoming and attentive,highly recommended

Went to the Nawab for a quick meal. Service was great and so to the meal. King prawn sag very good, great value too. Will be going again soon.

Have eaten in The Nawab several times now and they never fail to impress. The food is delicious and that is topped off with the great service they give! Great choice of Indian food with good recommendations from the staff. The staff themselves are always welcoming and attentive. Always ensure that everything is OK with our meals and evening. Highly recommend a trip to The Nawab!

Visited on a Saturday night at 8 pm, around 40% full, so services was excellent! Very attentive, pleased to see us back again etc, etc, even asking about the friends we came with previously! The drinks and poppadoms served straight away while we had a chance to talk about the new menu and get a good insight to the new dishes. Food came out quickly, and piping hot, and it was absolutely delicious. Too much to eat there and then, so a 'doggy bag' came back with our 'on the house drink' of Baileys on crushed ice, and a brandy for me.VERY scrummy! Shame they don't have more customers to sample their superb food at very reasonable prices. Highly recommended.PS.Upstairs has been redecorated, but the stairs on the way up is still in need of a bit of TLC! Don't be put off by this. Stairs is, of course no good if you are in a wheelchair.

Had a very nice meal. Service was very good and the bill was reasonable. Would definitely go again..

Went here last night after hearing many positive reviews from my boyfriend and him telling me that we 'must go!'. We arrived at 6 for the restaurant to be empty, we were quickly seated and offered drinks and popadoms. We gave our order then took in the decor, looks very clean and tidy, I like the old style it has as it gives it some more authenticity. There was a incense candle burning too which was slightly overpowering at the start but smelled lovely. The music varied from traditional Indian (I love!) to Jessie J (hmm). Popadoms arrived - loads of them with chutney, mint sauce, side salad and a hot sauce. The side salad was plentiful and a nice touch to the average Popadoms and chutney. Drinks came quickly too. We were left to munch before the waiter took our main orders - boyfriend ordered korma & garlic naan and I the chicken tikka biriyani & cheese naan (we are quite basic with our Indian). Food came with the hot holding plate and they dished out food up at the side of the table which I loved. Food was delicious and you can tell that it is home cooked - and fairly cheap too! My biriyani was only £6 and naan was £2.50. The portions were massive and I couldn't finish all of mine. After our meals we were given a hot cloth for fingers - another nice touch. I like that we were not rushed, we were able to pace ourselves and enjoy the evening. Bill came to £30 for 4 drinks, popadoms, mains and sides which is fantastic. Would definitely recommend the Nawab!

We have been going to the Nawab since we moved to South Woodham Ferrers in 1984. Now that the old owners are back the place is back to it's usual high quality. Food has always been great and authentic and the staff happy to accommodate all diets. (You know, the fussy ones who don't eat meat, don't like it too spicy etc). Ask for the toasted poppodums if you're bored with the plain ones.We try and visit at least once a week otherwise withdrawal symptoms kick in.Never had a bad one, or average come to that.

Went to the Nawab last Friday and had a great meal. Service was very good, food tasted excellent. Décor has been improved since the last visit so all in all a good night, will be going back again soon

I love this restaurant the food is always A* The restaurant is a little dated but it's the food you come to enjoy not the decor. The staff are so helpful. I have been to North India and experienced the culture and food and this is the closest I have found to the real deal. Thank you nawab.

We have been going to this restaurant for around 20 years so that speaks for itself. They are very accommodating and have on two occasions opened the restaurant for private parties for me. Although the staff has changed considerably over the years, the food and service remain constant.

Well the Nawab is back with the old management again?.. Don't know the reasoning behind the recents two changes but it hasn't affected the food or value. We went there as two couples and had a great meal. Really good value for money, service was excellent and friendly as ever. Going back again this week

The management had changed at the later part of 2014, but has since been taken back by the main family as the new ones couldn't keep up! They have made some changes to the decor, but it could do with finishing! Decor is only part of the story, but the lick of paint and the white table cloths makes it look so much brighter and welcoming. The doors to the toilet need to be painted but otherwise the decor is OK.There is a new printed menu - gone are the curled up old ones! The 'new management' has improved the range, and the taste of the food! There is a lovely range of starters that can also be ordered as main courses, but if you are not a big eater, then skip the starter for your poppadoms and chutneys as these are still reasonably priced, and a sufficient supply too.If you are on a budget, then check out the Persian curry (Pathia or the Dansak). Same quantity of chicken or meat as other dishes, but the price includes rice. Wines are basic but nicely chilled and the beer is either draft or bottled and all still at pub prices.Seating is either open for group parties, or sit in the screened areas for a little more privacy. Not as noisy as some places! Background music is very diverse, ranging from traditional indian to 'Frozen' depending on the party... LOL!Overall, a pleasant little place, good tasty food at reasonable prices, and if you're lucky, even a drink on the house with the bill!Highly recommended too by my family that comes down from Wales and the others from Malta who make this their first stop!

Been to Nawab several times, always good value and service, recently under new management, food is very tasty, staff always helpful

(The Cure)The small town of South Woodham Ferrers is 'blessed' with a wide variety of 'ethnic' restaurants. At the time of writing I'm aware of a Thai 'eat in', a Thai take-away, a Chinese 'eat in', at least three Chinese take-aways, a couple of kebab/grill take-aways, a chippy and at least three Indian restaurants.From memory The Nawab is now the longest established Indian restaurant in the town, having sat above the fish and chip shop for over twenty years to my recollection. Of course different management have come and gone over the years but, like Trigger's Broom, the intrinsic restaurant that is 'The Nawab' remains. That said, it must be at least ten years since I last tried The Nawab, but it was a Friday evening and a friend suggested that, as our wives were heading out for a girly night, why not go for a curry? I had asked the regulars in my local, and checked the gossip on the local social media page, and The Nawab was suggested. The entrance is less than enticing, a doorway in an alleyway, above the aforementioned Fish & Chip 'restaurant', opposite another Indian take-away, and just down from a Chinese take-away. Up the stairs and you're greeted by a few chairs for people waiting for Nawab take-aways and a bar. Beyond the bar the restaurant seats are set in small back to back booths, but without the booth divider, if you get my drift. We arrived reasonably early, on a Friday evening and were shown to our 'booth', we ordered drinks while we perused the menu, which is basic 'English' Indian fare, Dhansak, Korma, Madras, Vindaloo, Biryani. The usual suspects, nothing too ambitious. My friend ordered a Chicken Chat starter, while I ordered Tandoori Lamb Chops, they arrived promptly (the restaurant was still empty) accompanied by a generous side salad which went a little beyond what you'd normally expect, including olives, cherry tomatoes, and salad dressing. My friend enjoyed his Chicken Chat, while my Lamb Chops were tasty and reasonably well cooked. I would have preferred a bit more cooking to caramelise the tandoori marinade, and that would probably have saved me from the worst attack of tandoori pink fingertips that I've suffered for a long time. Our main courses followed promptly, the service was, for the most part, excellent - the only exception being when I was asked - presumably by the manager - if I wanted mint raita with my Lamb Chops. That never arrived, if you're not going to listen to the answer, don't ask the question! Main courses, we both ordered Biryani, and shared a side order of Mattar Paneer (cheesy peas). The main course portions were fine, and while the side dish appeared a little on the small side, it was enough. I always request that the vegetable curry (accompanying my Biryani) to be served Madras heat, and they complied - with a small 'bird' chilli sticking out of the sauce, presumably to identify it to the waiter! I think Biryani provides a good guide as to the quality of an Indian restaurant's food, and both of ours were really enjoyable. Not too dry, with a reasonable meat content. Drinks-wise as you'd expect there's a choice of lagers, Kingfisher and Cobra, either of which goes down well with a curry, and a reasonably well stocked bar. Over all, yes, it's under new management, and the menu is not adventurous, but for a basic curry at a good price, it was a good choice for the evening.

The food has always been good at the Nawab but the decor was in need of redoing. The new management are presently half way through decorating and it's beginning to look good. The staff are very attentive and provide great service. Really good value for money, I'll be returning again

Me and my little boy had a lovely dinner . The staff where very friendly and dealt with my request of a smaller dinner for my child in a positive Manor . The only two things I would suggest is maybe change your house red wine as it wasn't very nice . and maybe update the decoration . Was a lovely meal and at a great price . Will defiantly be back again soon .

2nd visit to this curry house based on recommendations, 2nd time more than happy with the service, food and staff, made me a meal that wasn't even on the menu !! competitive prices and an enthusiastic guvnor make this a favourite of ours from now on, ignore the negative reviews and try for yourselves, A*Thanks Nawab. Darrall & Sue (curry enthusiasts)

Went out 4 a family meal n hav 2 say waz extremely pleazed wit da service i recieved...staff wer very attentive 2 our needz...new manager iz also very polite n da food waz totaly on point....gud value 4 money...wud recommend 100%...!!

This has been out local Indian for many years and we were always met with polite and welcoming staff, great service and custom. Unfortunately the restaurant is now under new management with completely new staff.The "Manager" is a very rude and arrogant individual, his staff are poorly trained and the service is nothing short of terrible. We like many others are now seeking out a new local as a result. There are much finer Indians in South Woodham, this one is not worth the time or effort.

This is our local Indian. It is under new management, but it's still in the same family. We went there last night and the food was excellent as was the service. The decor is a bit tired, but it is gradually going to be changed. The food is extremely tasty and so very reasonable. Wine is realistically priced and the house white is a Pinot Grigiot. Would definitely recommend.

After reading reviews of a management change, decided to give The Nawab a try. Despite being short staffed the service we received was fantastic on what was a fairly busy evening. The food was fantastic, fresh ingredients cooked to order and ( a key thing for me)? You are not rushed which makes for a more relaxed evening. Book your table whilst you still can it looks like The Nawab is back!!

Excellent meal yet gain, Nawab, food quality and taste as good as I have had. Friendly helpful staff we had an excellent enjoyable time. We have tried all the Indian restaurants in South Woodham and still think the food at the Nawab is the best.

Just had dinner in The Nawab and had such a yummy meal. The new Manager/owner Az was a fantastic host who made us feel really relaxed and comfortable. Fantastic flavoursome meals, and a very reasonable cost! Even came home with yummy leftovers for lunch! We will definitely be heading back there very soon :) thanks Nawab! X

Won't go there again service is poor food tasteless never again would I go there or recommend anyone this place is poor at everything

Been here a few times, the food quality and service varies. But it's not bad. It's not the best in Woodham but I would go here again.

We will never dine in this restaurant again! Food tasteless - close your eyes and you wouldn't know you were eating indian food at all! It felt like faulty towers, hardly any staff and the owner is doing it all, cooking, serving, telephone etc. We even had to phone the restaurant to order more drinks as no staff around at all. On the plus side the food is extremely cheap, but I would personally prefer to pay more for quality and taste. It was very disappointing when the bill arrived on 2 separate occasions as a further £30 was added in error on a table or 6 covers and a further £20 was added another time in error on a table of 2. When the bills on both occasions were questioned the owner could not comment and advise what these charges were for and immediately took these charges off the bill. We would not recommend this restaurant at all - have a proper indian meal and got to Chilies next door, where staff are always attentive, bill is always correct and the food well its the best indian food I've ever tasted - don't just take my word for it - go and see for yourself the only thing I would say is make sure you book as they are SO busy as I m sure the majority of SWF go here as they know it is the BEST!

We came across this restaurant after going in the one next door called chillies which was dreadful overpriced and poor food.this old style Indian was so welcoming we were sat down immediately,offered drinks and our order was taken as soon as we were ready.the food came out and was absolutely lovely so flavoursome and you could tell the food was marinated and cooked in the sauces unlike next door where it was thrown in on service!! The gentlemen tended to our every need and as it was a busy Saturday night we were so impressed and have been back plenty of times in the past year!! Great place great value for money and amazing service!! Try before you question cause it really is lovely

Went here this evening with friends and I can assure you I will never again go into the place.The service was virtually non existent Every time we wanted something we had to look round for the waiter. I am sure his manners and his smile must have been left behind as he showed neither of these to us as customers he was quite rude. The food started off really well but that was only the starters the rest was a tasteless blob chicken was tender but again tasteless. Could do with being brighten up with a coat of paint and some brighter lights but as I said will not venture there again sorry.

Have eaten here many times over 10 years, food and service ok, but maybe not the best or flashes curry house but good value for money. Tim

My husband had arranged to meet his friend, along with his partner in South Woodham for a drink and later a meal. He recommended the Nawab as he had been there many times before. It was Saturday night but the Restaurant was almost empty. The food was lovely, the service attentive and we were all having a chat and enjoying our evening. A couple came and sat at the table infront, we were really enjoying ourselves, when this woman told us to shut up, but what followed was shocking behaviour,she was swearing, making derrogatory remarks. You dont expect to hear language like this in a restaurant, and she just didnt know when to stop. I felt sorry for the owner because he seemed embarrased but not sure what to do. My husband then got up and went over to them, and the man involved backed down. It completely spoilt our evening, so mark from rettendon I think you need to teach your girlfriend some etiquette befor you take her to another restaurant. Will we go back, think that is a no, but not the fault of the restaurant.

as i live local i often visit the nawab. always find the staff to be very welcoming & love the food. the interior is slightly 'dated' but for me this adds to the charm making more authentic. great value for money - often a coffee is on the house! one new years eve they were open late & cooked for us even though the kitchen was closed (we got there way past midnight), also happy for you to take your own cds & make an evening of it. highly recommend!

The restaurant feels dated and doesn't have theclean lines that are so popular now. However, the menu is extensive and the staff helpful. I found the food delicious, as did my companions. Be aware of stairs to get to the restaurant.

Living in South Woodham Ferrers I have frequented the Nawab on numerous occassions and believe this to be the best Indian restaurant in the area. Most of the time the service is very good so the other reviewer must have picked an off day, in fact I think I was in the restaurant that day and due to staffing issues they were not up to their normal service. The food however is reasonably priced and back up to their good standards. A few years ago I believe the usual chef had left and things were not as good but can report that everything are very good again, the Naga is excellent as is their Lamb Tikka. Would recommend anyone to give the Nawab a go.

I visited this restaurant with my Sister who lives abroad and only can only visit once a year - so I wanted it to be extra good. How wrong I was.The meal started well with being seated and getting a drink within 5 minutes, however 45 minutes later and still no order had been taken, even after numerous times of getting the waiters attention, and having to watch waiters lay tables in a part of the restaurant that wasn't even being used.There was no real excuse for the slow service as the restaurant was only 1/3rd full.After a final attempt of asking the waiter to take our order - he came back a minute later - only to clear the plates away from the table next to us! Enough was enough and we paid for our drinks and left - having to get a takeaway from the Indian opposite (which I can recommend!)Night slightly ruined thanks to the Nawab - will not be visiting ever again!