Tindli by Chef Karnavar in Croydon

Amazing authentic Keralan food and excellent service! Absolutely delicious!

Good authentic kerala food, good service and helpful staff.

Great value for money, really good food.

Very heartening meal enjoyed greatly

I was completely impressed with their professionalism and customer service. Special thanks to Sruthy and Surya.

Food is very tasty and staff are very friendly and welcoming.

The service at Tindli is excellent!" The staff is polite and attentive, going above and beyond to provide a wonderful eating experience

Good food, good ambience. Food was great.

The food was totally worth the 1 and a half hour journey from central London.

We enjoyed the food. The quality of ingredients to the Dishes was absolutely delicious.. Also we had a great experience of their hospitality as well. The Service by Arvind was Very Good

We had a great time in the restaurant. Had a great service by Staff called Aravinth. Food was nice, and unique taste. Good portion size. Very welcoming staff .

Fav food is biryani here. Other food items already also great in taste. Nice ambience.hard to get parking near by

Outstanding food and exceptional service. An absolute must!

Food was excellent. Briyani was awesome, flavourful. Their mango lassi is the best I have ever had Their shahi tukda is a disaster, it's not fried but just rabdi on bread, very disappointed.

We visited for the Sunday brunch menu, priced at £25 per person. The experience began with six different starters served to the table—each one beautifully presented and full of flavour. In fact, we were nearly full before the mains arrived, which may be intentional, as starters tend to be more cost-effective to produce. For the main, I chose the lamb shoulder. Unfortunately, this was the only letdown. The lamb was served separately from the curry sauce, which left it dry and lacking the depth of flavour you’d expect. It felt more like a plated protein than a cohesive dish. However, given how generous and satisfying the starters were, we weren’t too bothered. The mains are unlimited, accompanied by three sides, rice and naan, which was a nice touch. Dessert was a highlight—especially the mango caramel pudding, which was rich, well-balanced, and a perfect end to the meal. Service throughout was warm, attentive, and efficient. One thing to note: while the menu is advertised at £25 per person, VAT is added on top. This is unusual for UK restaurants where VAT is typically included in the listed price. With no drinks, the bill for two came to £64, making the pricing a bit misleading. Overall, the food (barring the lamb) was exceptional, and the experience well worth it.

Had a family dinner and it was perfect. Try EVERYTHING. Sruthy served us and was a delight. All the staff were lovely! We will be back as soon as possible!

The best kerala restaurant in the Uk so far!

Had a family dinner and the food and drinks was well made and delicious. Portion size was very good and the customer service was excellent. I Will definitely come back to visit.

Excellent food and customer service we will back soon ❤️

Very nice place, highly recommended for food lovers. Looking forward to the next visit.

Shruti and Suraj served us and did very well

Service with a smile, we enjoyed our unlimited Sunday brunch at Tindli.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Tindli Indian Restaurant, and I must say it was one of the most memorable Indian dining experiences I’ve had in a while. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with a warm welcome and attentive service that continued throughout the evening. The staff were incredibly polite, knowledgeable about the menu, and went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable and satisfied. The food was absolutely exceptional. Every dish we ordered was bursting with rich, authentic Indian flavours — you could tell a lot of thought and care had gone into the preparation. The menu offered a great variety, with both classic and innovative dishes, and everything was beautifully plated. Standouts included the [insert any specific dish if applicable], which was perfectly spiced and incredibly satisfying. The ambience of the restaurant added to the experience — modern, elegant, and still infused with the cultural charm you’d expect from a top-tier Indian establishment. Whether you’re going for a casual dinner or a special occasion, Tindli strikes the perfect balance between relaxed and refined. Overall, I would highly recommend Tindli to anyone looking for delicious Indian food paired with top-notch service. It’s a place that truly takes pride in both its cuisine and its customer care — a gem worth revisiting.

Tindli - one of our favourite go to restaurants in south London. Never ever has it disappointed us - either in taste, authenticity. Would recommend it for friends and family.

Very friendly service and delicious food

The food was so delicious and the service was really great, too! Our son’s birthday party was celebrated there. Nice Ambience and classy atmosphere. Great staff service.

Best Indian food you can get in UK. Unbelievably delicious

Very delicious food,the service is absolutely top notch.special thanks to sruthi for her kind gesture and warm service.highly recommended

Nice food, Sruthy was really friendly and helpful

Loved the food! Great flavours and good atmosphere. Nice cocktails also. Will return soon ☺️

Jacob and the manager suneesh was very pleasant on approached and both both was excellent 👏

We had a lovely experience at Tindli. Sruthi served us and she was very professional and helpful with a pleasant face. The food was tasty

Good food, really great customer service by Shruti. Responsive to address requests. Thank you for making our evening pleasant. We will be back and would recommend.

This was our very first time at Tindli and it felt very much at home. Food was commendable, and the service was noteworthy. We tried the Bamboo Dum Poratta-it was a healthy portion for 2. Also tried the Travancore chicken cutlet, which was delicious. Highly recommend.

Too much oil which is dripping in the beef fry as well as the chicken biriyani is so oily. Definitely not an healthy way of cooking to make the food tastier with oil.

The food was delicious, fresh and hot. Staff were friendly too. I highly recommend the Malabar chicken curry, i paired it with the paratha.

Beautiful atmosphere and even more amazing food. Food was incredible. Friendly staff. Highly recommend

This place is a real gem. The food is amazing and the service is great. We Go out of our way to come here whenever we're I'm South London

The food was delicious: not too much oil, and the ambience was delightful.

First time experiencing… the food was absolutely divine! Especially fish mohini with kallappam. Excellent customer service

Good food, value for money. Felt the portion was lesser in beef ularthiyadhu. But taste was good. Their kalappam was so soft and tasty.

Great food , tried the butter chicken , biriyani , porotta and combo .

If you're craving authentic South Indian cuisine, Tindli is definitely worth a visit. Whether you're new to the cuisine or a longtime fan, this spot hits the mark with its taste, quality and consistency.

Enhanced my tastebuds..! I was craving for tasty and authentic Kerala food and happy that Tindli was a right choice :)

Excellent, authentic, Malayali Easter food. The atmosphere was brilliant and the staff were very hospitable. Overall it was a great experience and I would definitely recommend to anyone visiting the area.

Really nice ambience. Neat and tidy. Amazing service. Food is really really tasty. Such a good vibe overall. Worth trying.

Super tasty food, amazing service! The real authentic taste of Indian food !

Amazing flavours and soul touching food! Thank you for the experience. Excellent service.

Excellent food, very authentic and well presented. Excellent service by Suraj and Jacob.

Had Vishu Sadhya from Tindli and the food has been really good with lot of variety of dishes provided.

Excellent Vishu Sadhya. We never miss an opportunity to have Sadhya here 🙂

Amazing food and great service . Travelled 2 hours for sadhya food . Will definitely visit again for Alacart menu .

Tindli has become a favourite of mine, and I do not mind travelling 45 miles for the wonderful culinary experience it consistently offers. There is always something refreshing and unexpected on the menu, but yesterday’s Vishu Sadhya was on an entirely different level. To achieve such a beautifully balanced and flavourful Sadhya requires remarkable skill. I have never tasted one quite like it, not even in Kerala. Manoj Karnavar’s dedication to perfection was very evident in every detail. It was flawless.

Had Onam Sadhya ( Indian festival feast)on Saturday It is festive special spread but it impressed me beyond words It was a blissful display of traditional food and taste The service has always been customary The restaurant is the finest around Croydon

Had the sadya there today with my friends. Absolutely kick ass loved it. Great flavours and brilliant service from the staff. Chef explained the food and very generous with his time.

Authentic and full of flavour. We went for the Vishu sadya meal and completely felt like we were back in Kerala - absolutely delicious

Lovely Keralan food, friendly and quick service. Thank you!

We came for Vishu sadya and without any doubt I can say that this is the best kerala sadya in town. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. Good luck to the entire team.

We had a great experience in Tindli by Chef Karnavar & had this opportunity to meet him as well....The food is really great & each dish creates a nostalgia....Thank you for the team for a great customer service as well (especially Jacob).

Great Service. Food was very very good, tasty, served hot and very generous portions.Staff were helpful and friendly, despite being busy, the staff provided impeccable service.Excellent little restaurant. Definitely go again.

I love the traditional and authentic food here. We also tried Vishu sadya and it was the best! Lovely staff members, ambience and the overall experience!

Came for the Vishu sadya… as always the food was great! The service and attention was friendly and amazing and we were well looked after ! Thoroughly enjoyed and will recommend highly !!

Had a Vishu Sadhya today and it was probably one of the best I have ever had! Every single thing was spot on and just absolutely delicious. The food was served with so much love. Thank you for a memorable meal.

Amazing food as always !! Had vishu sadya this time ,Traditional, authentic and very tasty Kerala vegetarian feast !! Awesome Variety of payasams and sweets of sadya !!Excellent service and well organised, 100% recommended

Amazing food always.....vishu Sadya was just mental! Before and after pics attached.....:)

The food was very tasty, highly recommended.

We have visited numerous times and the food has always been good and today we visited to try Tindli's Sadhya for Vishu. The food was so tasty and the staff were very friendly and helpful, explaining how to eat everything and what was in each dish we hadn't seen before. The food was so tasty we couldn't move after as we were so full. Special thank you to Shruthi who always welcomes us so warmly whenever we come.

Had Vishu sadhya at Tindli. The food was great, lots of variety and very tasty. Staff are all very friendly, would highly recommend

We have just enjoyed an amazing Vishu meal at Tindli. It was a pure Kerala-style feast with 35 traditional vegetarian dishes, including five varieties of sweets/payasam, all beautifully served on a banana leaf. The meal was wonderfully complemented by the warm hospitality of the helpful staff. Thank you, Tindli — we’ll be back soon.

The Vishu Sadhya was amazing. Must try! 😊

The vishu sadhya was amazing! We were transported back home

FOOD POISONING ALERT! The quality of food has certainly deteriorated, we ordered chicken biryani. The quantity of rice was a lot with two big pieces of chicken which looked weird and tasted stale. Next day I had food poisoning, the worst ever in my life! It was my go to takeaway place but never ordering again

I had a really good experience today. I ordered Chattichoru which was amazing. They have a variety of selection on the menu for you to choose from. I was surprised that they had the ada pradhamam which is my favourite. Sruthi was really kind and professional the entire time with excellent service. Would recommend this place.

Adipoli. Love the authentic style Kerala food. Chef Karnavar Adipoli.

Food was very good and their all staf were helpful especially Suraj was very kind and helpful.

Amazing food !!! Shruti was very friendly and suggested authentic tindli dishes. Must try dishes ;Fish Mohini Ularthiyathu beef Kerala parotha

Splendid food, friendly staff 👍

Every single Penny we spent here is 100% worth And customer service was simpley awsome

From the moment we walk in, we were welcomed with warmth and a sense of refinement. The ambiance strikes a perfect balance between contemporary and cultural, setting the tone for a memorable dining experience. Every dish we tried was a masterclass in flavor and presentation. Manoj Bro AKA Chef Karanavar has a remarkable way of blending traditional Indian ingredients with innovative techniques, creating dishes that are both nostalgic and excitingly new. The Grilled kalanchi and Fish Mohini were standouts—bursting with taste, beautifully plated, and cooked to perfection. Tindli isn’t just a restaurant—it’s a culinary journey. Whether you’re a fan of Indian food or just appreciate incredible cooking, this place deserves to be on your must-visit list. We’ll be back soon!

Shruthy and Melvin were really enjoying their job, excellent customer service and very friendly, both are asset to this restaurant. Melvin you resemble our younger son! God bless you.

Sea food we ordered was delicious and loved the bamboo chicken biryani. The service was great, especially shruthi's smile was warm and welcoming. Happy to be here 😊

Samosa channa chaat and pani poori are amazing veg starters and lamb dum biriyani is amazing! Great food and even greater service- Sruthi especially is a wonderful hostess who makes the experience even better!

Always delicious yummy food. This is our one of the favourite restaurants.

Tasty dishes at a reasonable price. Good atmosphere and very polite staff.. also recommended best combination from Menu .. service was bit delayed as the restaurant got filled quickly on a Tuesday evening which may not be a regular issue.. hence only 4 star for service.

The food is amazing , and the staff are so welcoming.

Food was amazing and the best dish was definitely the Kerala fish. Get that with the paratha

Went here with my brother. We had the mothers days special which came with a great range of starters and mains. All the food we had was super good. I had a leg of chicken and it was so well cooked and super tasty. My brother had lamb, which i tasted, and honestly im not sure i have tasted lamb so good before. Considering how busy the restaurant was, food came fairly quickly. Service was great and the staff friendly. I would definitely recommend and will be going again to try more dishes for sure. And so much food we were stuffed by the end and rolling out the door.

Absolutely amazing place, truly a local gem. I attended with a friend from Kerala and he confirmed the food quality was very good. At reasonably priced dishes you can have a proper feast. I am already looking for excuse to come back!

The food was great and had a tasty Keralite food after a long time here in the UK...

Tasty and delicious Indian food. Great service

We tried the Fish Mohini, Chatti porotta and Chicken 65. All the dishes were delicious. Feels like homemade food from back home with a touch of elegance. Will be visiting again!

We came all the way from Bedford just to try the food here! The food is superb and is very tasty and flavourful. It had just the right amount of spice and they were very generous with the amount of food. We had the Eid menu and everything was delicious. The interior is beautifully designed and the staff are nice and attentive. As well as this the food arrives very quickly. I would definitely recommend, worth the trip.

We just loved our meal at Tindli. The staff are so attentive and friendly, ensuring your needs are catered for. The food is absolutely delicious.

Serves flavourful, authentic South Indian dishes with rich spices-just wish they had a fish combo meal. Additionally, their South Indian combo at £9.50 for rice, sambar, chicken curry and salad is too expensive.

The most incredible buttermilk in London!

Everything we tasted was fantastic.Taste, Quantity, Quality and Service… will definitely come back again without hesitation.

One of my favourite restaurant. Food is always on spot. Amazing service .

Really Amazing Food, and friendly staff

First time back since the refurb and absolutely loved the atmosphere and food! We had the squid varuval, paneer tikka, fish curry and king fish - it was honestly out of the world! Will be back again very soon! This has to be our favourite restaurant in Croydon.

Friendly staff and wonderfully prepared and presented food. Highly recommended