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Indian Essence by Atul Kochhar, London,

Indian Essence by Atul Kochhar

4.7
4.7
1854 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary Indian
A photo of Indian Essence by Atul Kochhar restaurant

Indian Essence by Atul Kochhar

4.7
£26 to £40
Contemporary Indian
Petts Wood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
Indian Essence by twice Michelin starred chef Atul Kochhar brings vibrant flavours, subtle blends of spices and incredible aromas to the heart of Petts Wood with its contemporary Indian cuisine.

An array of delicious dishes are available including Tandoori Lobster Tawa Masala, Railway Lamb curry, Chicken Tikka pie and many more. Guest can also enjoy Vegetarian and Pescatarian options from these specially designed menus.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Indian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:45 pm Sun 12:30 pm–2:45 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:30 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    01689 838700
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Atul Kochhar
  • Catering
    <br>We specialise in Outdoor caterings where Chef Atul Kochhar will personally design the menu to make your evening a memorable one.
  • Private party facilities
    We have facilities for private dining for up to 35 guests.
  • Neighbourhood
    Petts Wood
  • Cross Street
    Petts Wood Road
  • Parking details
    <br>We have adequate street parking opposite the restaurant and within 50 yards there is a huge car park that can accommodate 80 cars (free parking)
  • Public transit
    <br />5 min walk from Petts Wood train station
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

What 1,854 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • South East London

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Indian Essence by Atul Kochhar offers an "amazing food and service" experience with a unique twist on Indian cuisine. Diners rave about the "fabulous, authentic Indian food" and "incredibly warm and friendly" staff. While some note occasional service delays, the overall atmosphere and "deliciously spiced dishes" make it a highly recommended spot for special occasions.

1,854 Reviews
  1. SUE

    Kent

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and very efficient service - a perfect night out

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  2. Jane

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fabulous evening at Indian Essence. Food was outstanding as always.

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  3. Peter

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Booked on website yet price was increased on the day! Pushed empty water bottle to edge of table but no more water offered for two more courses until I asked then just one glass full given. When querying the price I was told they had forgot to update the website which was still showing the earlier price but no adjustment offered!

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  4. Tina

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and the food was gorgeous. The lamb chops were cooked to perfection

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  5. Lucyna

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We were very pleased with the food. Everything had a great flavour, taste and portions were just right. We would love to visit all the other restaurants of Atul Kochhar.

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  6. Connor

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb food, superb staff with attention to detail and a caring demeanour; a great overall experience.
    Indian Essence by Atul KochharResponded on November 10, 2024
    Dear Connor, Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are really glad to know you had a great dining experience at Indian Essence. We would love to see you back again soon. Kind regards, Diksha

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  7. Ravikrishna

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very good experience. It was not a busy time. The food was excellent. Service was brilliant and timely. Thoroughly recommend. Not too pricey. Good value for money.
    Indian Essence by Atul KochharResponded on November 10, 2024
    Dear Ravikrishna, Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are really glad to know you had a great dining experience at Indian Essence. We would love to see you back again soon. Kind regards, Diksha

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  8. Meela

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Indian Essence never fails to impress and is a firm family favourite. The quality of the food, service and value is excellent. It’s easily on a par with some of the top Indian restaurants in London, but is much better value and local. Sadly a niggle on this occasion, which I should say was not in any way Indian Essence’s fault, were the extremely loud and obnoxious people on the table next to us spoiling the ambience.
    Indian Essence by Atul KochharResponded on November 10, 2024
    Dear Meela, Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are glad to know you had a great dining experience at Indian Essence. We would love to see you back again soon. Kind regards, Diksha

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Susan

    Kent

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always,another first class experience. The food is excellent as is the service
    Indian Essence by Atul KochharResponded on November 10, 2024
    Dear Susan, Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are really glad to know you had a great dining experience at Indian Essence. We would love to see you back again soon. Kind regards, Diksha

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  10. Ak

    London

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Came here on Friday lunch time with some friends to kick start our Diwali celebrations but found that the service was just super slow, we literally had to ask for everything. We had been seated for a while when we had to ask for the menus, we had to ask for some water for the table, we had to ask if we could order. We were left with no service unless we called for it - not what I was expecting from a place like this and I thought they would have been better given we were with 3 toddlers.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Indian Essence by Atul Kochhar does offer delivery in partnership with Just Eat and Uber Eats.

Indian Essence by Atul Kochhar is rated 4.7 stars by 1854 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of Indian Essence by Atul Kochhar restaurant

Indian Essence by Atul Kochhar

4.7
£26 to £40
Contemporary Indian
Petts Wood

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Indian Essence by Atul Kochhar

176-178 Petts wood Road, London, BR5 1LG

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Petts Wood Road
  • Neighbourhood
    Petts Wood
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:45 pm Sun 12:30 pm–2:45 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:30 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Indian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    <br>We have adequate street parking opposite the restaurant and within 50 yards there is a huge car park that can accommodate 80 cars (free parking)
  • Public transit
    5 min walk from Petts Wood train station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Atul Kochhar
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
    01689 838700
  • Catering
    <br>We specialise in Outdoor caterings where Chef Atul Kochhar will personally design the menu to make your evening a memorable one.
  • Private party facilities
    We have facilities for private dining for up to 35 guests.
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