The Tava Shop in Croydon

I stumbled upon The Tava Shop in Croydon, and wow, it hit all the right notes! We ordered Dabeli, Vadapav, Chicken Fried Rice, and Rasmalai Cake, and every bite took us right back to the flavors of India. We were a bit hesitant at first since the place was empty, but decided to grab a takeaway – and I’m so glad we did! The food was genuinely amazing, like proper Indian street food. If you’re looking for that nostalgic, authentic taste, this is the spot. Can’t wait to go back and try more dishes!

We had a great experience at the Tava Shop. The food was delicious especially the vada Pav, momos and Pav bhaji. Special thanks to Yash for serving us and recommending the dishes. We’ll definitely come back here

We went today and had such a nice food and really enjoyed every second we spent here, the guy who is at till was an amazing person with smile on his face of all time🥳🥳

Such a lovely food and best service. I recommend to visit and eat. Great experience.

Food not fresh or properly cooked.

Food quality and taste was excellent, best and authentic indian food i had in croydon. best service as well

Great food, great staff and wonderful service. Highly recommended

This has just opened in South Ealing and I absolutely love it. Everything so tasty and fresh. Chicken roll is the best as well as the chaat is amazing. This is by far the best restaurant I have ever eaten in whole of 24 years i been in england. Fresh and you can tell this is cooked with a passion. Well done Tava shop

Really nice place with an amazing food. Highly recommends

If you’re craving authentic Indian street food in Croydon, Tava Shop on the High Street is a hidden gem you absolutely must visit. From the moment I walked in, the vibrant atmosphere and enticing aroma of freshly prepared dishes set the tone for a perfect evening. The menu is packed with delicious Indian snacks, each bursting with flavor and authenticity. I was particularly impressed by their Pani Puri, which had the perfect balance of tangy and spicy. The Aloo Tikki Chaat was a delightful combination of crispiness and savory goodness. I also tried the unique Manchurian Momos, which offered an exciting fusion of Indo-Chinese flavors. For dessert, the Rasmalai Cake was a fantastic surprise—a soft, creamy treat with the right amount of sweetness. Not only is the food incredibly tasty, but it’s also very pocket-friendly, making it a great spot for a casual evening with friends. Pair your snacks with a cup of hot chai, and you’ve got the perfect setup for a relaxed, cozy hangout. I can’t wait to go back and explore more of their menu! If you're in Croydon, do yourself a favor and visit Tava Shop for an authentic Indian street food experience.

It was a good experience with proper Indian street food. The taste was amazing and also the service. As we went there for the first time, the staff even came to us personally to take our feedback about the food and overall service we received. They were very open to feedback and that was a good thing, as that showd they care about customers and they want to improve wherever necessary. We tried Chole bhature and Pav bhaji. The food was not oily like most other so called “Indian” restaurants in this area. We went during brunch m, so there was no waiting and service was quick.

Amazing chats and their must have is their Rasamala cake .. mind blowing

Lovely Indian street food .. love it

It was good and cheap. If any indians in uk want to try indian chaat u must try

Just had a lovely quick lunch here. The food was really good (with a nice kick) and the staff was extremely nice. Definitely worth a visit.

Food was really tasty and good service staff was really friendly ,,,

Delivery was ok but expected a little early as was hungry. May be the order decision was late. Anyway; enjoyed the food

This is place is definitely an authentic one for Indian flavour food lovers.

Very good service.. and quick service.. i like the tava shop ..

Lovely place to enjoy chat, snacks and a good masala chai.

"Delicious Indian-fusion treats! Pav Bhaji was flavorful, Masala Cheese Fries were addictive, Manchurian Momos were unique, Paneer Fried Rice was creamy, and Rasmalai Cake was decadent. A must-try for foodies!"

Food and customer service was excellent. Worth a visit

Wow….I’m so happy and belly so content that we went and tried the food at this place. Everything we’ve ordered was so tasty and we cannot wait to go back for more. So glad that we live close by so we can visit it again as often as we’d like. We enjoyed both the food and drinks and actually ordered more pani puri so that we can finish the mint water. I cannot recommend this place enough.

Excellent food Excellent service Thanks to the staff but in particular Hardik who served us very well

I took my 82 years old mother, the food was good a bit expensive, good vegetarian choices, we had pani poori which could have done with a bit of tamarind chutney and masala could be a bigger portion. The dahi baka were yellow in colour again a little bit of tamarind chutney would have been enhancing the taste. The dabeli was good but needed a bit more salt, the paw bhaji was lovely

Amazing food so tasty had to order several dishes twice!

The quality of Tawa Shop has gone down since it has opened. The salt and oil is more then required. Did not enjoy the food as it did not look fresh and healthy. I am dissatisfied as I used to live Bombay style and chat food. Please go back to how it was. Freshly prepared and not overpowering salt and tangyness.

As a foodie, The Tava Shop in Sutton impressed me with its delicious, well-balanced dishes. I tried everything on the menu, and each item was packed with authentic flavor. The service was outstanding, thanks to a friendly and attentive waiter who ensured we had a great experience. To round off the meal, I enjoyed a cup of Deewani Chai, which was the perfect finishing touch. If you're in Sutton, this place is a must-visit for both the food and the exceptional service.

Good food with good service… must visit 😋

Great business selling fantastic food

The food is very flavourful with authentic street food taste. The desert which is called Rasmalai milk cake taste like heaven . Very well priced each platter and variety of option . Good ambiance. Really enjoyed the lunch

We hosted a birthday party at the tava shop and had a fantastic experience. Praveen and his team were incredibly helpful in creating a custom menu with unique dishes not in their regular menu, and decorating the party hall. The value for money was exceptional, and we were thoroughly impressed with both the food and service.

I loved the chole bathure and the service. The food is authentic Indian street style and chai is amazing

Amazing food and amazing service with nice staff

Vegetarian alert!!! One of the best Indian street food in Croydon, London. Honest review. You can have nice vadapav dabeli and many more.

A great spot for an evening hangout with friends! The street food is delicious, with authentic flavors at reasonable prices. The staff is very friendly, and their thoughtful gestures really made our visit special

Excellent food and awesome service. Best spot for chats in south London/Croydon area. Must try - Pav Bhaji and Paneer Fried rice.

Never disappoint great flavours good portion will always order from here

There are very few restaurants in London where you get the authentic taste of Indian food. I am coming back in future when I come to Croydon. Keep up the good work.

Food was really awesome 👌 , Great service....hidden gem in croydon.love it😍😍😍😍

Good quality food, good service and nice n clean restaurant.....Thank you

Spicy Indian food at its best. Better than SKVP which I find to be a bit bland for my taste.

I ordered chicken momos they were too spicy to eat.i have ordered them many times before but this time was too spicy to eat.

It was amazing food, with great service and atmosphere. Took me back to India after having such a good food.

Great food, ambience and service by Diya!

Beautiful food in a lovely little restaurant. This was my first take visiting the Tava shop. The food was delicious, unique and I will be bringing back friends. I’ve not been impressed like this in a while. If you’re undecided, take my advice, just go in and try it. You will be happier for it.

Superb taste - authentic and speedy service. They ran out of Ras malai cake so we will have to go back! Highly recommended!

Best food.. excellent service… recommended

The pav bhaji provided was gone off (smelly) . Called the restaurant no response , kept on hold for long spoke to 3 different people . No luck.

Good taste close to India. Less use of plastic quite sustainable. I wish if they could give bit a bigger portion. Overall great experience.

We went on a Sunday and as a large group, the two staff members were very nice and served us very well. The food is excellent and we look forward to coming back. Only thing to improve is the plates and cutlery being disposable, slightly ruined the experience.

Good food but they sent the wrong order and they wanted to have what they have sent- they can be irresponsible with orders- untrustworthy staffs.

All food have proper desi taste of india♥️

Food was very delicious and staff was really nice and friendly. We had some veg roll, masala fries and sandwich was really good.

Food is very delicious and tasty. Also the staff is very friendly ❤️❤️❤️ Service 110/100

My order never delivered. I used my stamp card as well for this order. That is also gone now even if I get a refund. Very much disappointed.

Nice corner restaurant for a quick street food to go to at least once. Most of the items we ordered were good. Was disappointed with the Cheese fries, was expecting proper cheese not the processed one. Also be prepared to eat with disposable cutlery. Over all the service and location was perfect.

Nice corner restaurant for a quick street food to go to at least once. Most of the items we ordered were good. Was disappointed with the Cheese fries, was expecting proper cheese not the processed one. Also be prepared to eat with disposable cutlery. Over all the service and location was perfect.

Yummy authentic Indian food.Highly recommended

I popped in to try a takeaway Chicken Khati Roll. I'd been hoping that someone in Croydon would start doing these, and The Tava Shop gave me a perfect delicious hot fresh Khati Roll cooked in front of me while I chatted to the guy who served me. The place is super clean and spotless and the people are really friendly. Thanks!

An amazing find for tantalising, authentic and fresh indian street food. We loved everything we ordered. One of the best chhole bhature preparations i found in London- not completely but close to taste in what you'd find in Delhi. Momos, pao bhaji, masala chai- everything was made fresh and tasty. I am going to visit them again for more of their food. The restaurant is clean, hygienic, clean toilets and service is great too.

Very happy repeat customer. The koliwada prawns are fantastic and the vada pav is always delicious... I'm not sure that it's possible to find a sandwich with more flavour!

Authentic indian street food with great taste. Chole bhature, pav bhaji are amazing.

Chicken Tikka Masala Rice Bowl is must try dish. It is delicious 😋

So tasty, everything on the menu is delicious

Tried this place as a new takeaway option compared to our usual Indian. Food was okay and not too spicy(had the masala chicken wrap), however it did a number on me the following morning. Had a stomach bug and could not leave the bathroom. Would not recommend.

The best Indian food ever - such a different menu and everything tasted divine.

Everything on the menu is tasty and worth trying. Our go to food is amazing Vada Pao, Dahi Bhalla/Samosa Chaat, Dabeli, Chai, Chole Bhature..the food here never disappoints you and is always consistent. Overall, great street food and superb service. Definitely recommend trying!

Excellent food and service. The staff is always welcoming and accommodating. Highly recommended for authentic taste..

Very nice food and super service. We really liked the pav bhaji, chole bhature and manchurian momos, and egg bhurji pav

Great place and the food is even nicer. Lovely atmosphere with the music not too loud like other places. The staff also are well mannered and have a smile when serving.

Food was delicious just wow❤️❤️

Delicious food, but spicy! The Mumbai vada pav is an excellent way to start out.

I went with my friends, the food is really good, we had , dabeli, pav bhaji, momos, and lot more thing. Good service by Hardik Thank u Hardik

We had an take away of pavbhaji, vada pav, rasmalai and many more items also we had an panipuri, the best panipuri i have had in u.k. Everything was well cooked and taste of every item will remind you of india, price is also nominal. Also the staff especially hardik who helps you to choose item and cook your food as per your taste. Highly recommended.

What a tea ! Best in London may be .I went to Chaiwala and then to tava shop .Loved it .it is just 2.5£

Had chicken momos, Diwani chai and chicken katti roll. Highly recommended place. Budget friendly with great taste

You’re foods are very amazing👌👌👌

All staff are good and very helpful. And food is very tasty.

Not Recommended. Food is not good at all.

Excellent serving, the foods were delicious, generous portion, great value for money, best ever place for great authentic Indian street food. We highly recommend all to visit especially for pav bhaji, samosa chat and amazing steamed momo.

I had eaten best vadapav of my life. Delicious taste and also friendly service.

😋 Delicious food 👍 Good Customer service 🎶🎶 amazing Atmosphere with music

Although plenty of vegan options were available - I was not so hungry. However, the chips I had - loved them. They don't do dairy-free yogurt - otherwise their yoghurt based snacks looked good to munch. Their in-house chilli sauce was spicccccy... Then again my spice levels are low. Oh yes.... You can have as many ketchup sachets as you like. :) Great desi junk/fast food place.

Average street food. Expensive for the portions they gave. Not the typical Indian street food but the effort to reach there is good. Momo Manchurian's sauce had excess cornstarch for thickening and the sauce itself didn't taste Indo-chinese. Momo on its own was good though. Keema pav was oily but ok tasty. Chicken Tikka loaded fries were very average and unnecessarily spicy, so much so that the flavours got lost. I had chicken Tikka loaded fries from a food truck in Croydon last year and have been looking for it ever since. They were unforgettable. Unfortunately, I don't remember their name but this wasn't it. I read other reviews and thought it would be authentic wholesome flavoursome street food but got a little disappointed. They were not too bad but not too good either.

I'm from Delhi and I have the same 95% taste here. Must try. I like the taste more than the London Indian restaurant but this is nice and the service is great

Amazing service, tasty food and affordable price. Honestly recommends Tava Shop for authentic Indian street snacks.

It was a very nice place to go to the staff were nice I recommend it

Awesome, Authentic India food have veg fried rice, vada paav, chicke burger and to end with super tasty chai. Thanks for the lovely food and service

Cannot put the beauty of this shop into words. The staff were great and the foods was beyond words! 😀 Would definitely recommend this!

Amazing food, most recommended would be vada pav and samosa, they are so close to Mumbai’s taste. Everything else is also amazing, I am a regular customer and I would anytime prefer Tava shop for its delicious food. One feedback- quantity of Momos is less, but other than that, everything on the menu, from chole bhature to fried rice is top class.

Best in town amazing food and customer service.

Thank you for a yummy food ,Nice Service. Thank you Hardik and Chef 😊

Food is second to none. It’s incredible. One not to miss

Ordered the gujarati dhabeli (takeaway) and dahi bhalla chaat. The chaat was absolutely delish and a good size dish drowning in a wonderful yogurt, tamarind and mint sauce. Enjoyed the dhabeli as it was fresh and very tasty. I will be going back to try out other items on their menu. I hope they expand to areas outside of Croydon.

Delicious chats and nice ambience. Thanks to Harthik Patel.

Went here for a quick meal before seeing a friend, friendly service, had an excellent kheema served with buttered buns (pau) with some masala tea. I’ll be back soon!

Amazing food and play list was amazing and coming to good they have my heart Pav bhaji and vada pav has my heart Really just I forgot India for some time 10/10

Best food in the town. Specially the pav bhaji is amazing and delicious. Vadapav is in Mumbai style. Overall good food with nice taste.

Perfect place to eat. Love the food and service. Bit overpriced though