Indian Essence by Atul Kochhar

4.7

1852 Reviews

£26 to £40

Contemporary Indian

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood 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.

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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
Website
http://www.indianessence.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Atul Kochhar
Catering
 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.

Location
176-178 Petts wood Road, London, BR5 1LG
Neighborhood
Petts Wood
Cross street
Petts Wood Road
Parking details
 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
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

Popular dishes

Makai Fry£10.75
Crispy fried squid rings with chillies and lime dressing
Jalpari£15.75
Pan seared scallops, mollie sauce, wasabi peas
Tangra Chilli Prawns£13.25
Kolkata inspired batter-fried king prawns, peppers, spring onions, chilli garlic sauce
Khas Murgh Di£11.25
Adul's signature chicken tikka pie, mixed berry compote
Gilafi Lamb Seekh Kebab£11.50
Fine spiced minced lamb coated with diced peppers and onions skewered in the tandoor, garlic chutney
Bhatti Ka Hargosh£17.25
Chargrilled rabbit leg marinated with cumin and whole spices, served with stem ginger & cherry chutney
Murgh Tiranga£11.95
Trio of chicken: kesari malai tikka, amritsari murgh tikka & chicken 65 with a zesty baby leaf salad
Tandoori Rattan£19.95
An assortment of our signature kebabs: kesari malai tikka, prawn, lamb chop and chicken honeyed king prawn, mango mustard salad
Subz Thaal£9.95
Achari paneer tikka, pyaz bhara kebab, tandoori broccoli, beetroot cutlet and beetroot mumbri
Raj Kachori£9.95
Regal streetfood, large wheat bubble splashed with mint and pomegranate chutney, yoghurt, sev and fresh tamarind
Hara Bhara Kebab£9.95
Pan seared kebabs made with baby spinach, gramflour, fenugreek, whole spices and herbs, served with sesame tomato chutney, raw pineapple pickle

Main Courses

Kebab Platter£24.95
A selection of kebabs: lime chicken hariyali, lamb chop, mustard salmon, seekh kebabs prawns tikka and amritsari murgh tikka served with mango and mustard salad
Tandoori Jingha£23.45
Tandoori grilled king prawns in garlic and lemongrass marinade
Samudri Khazana£24.45
Pan seared king prawns, seared scallops, mussels and papaya served with raw mango mango chutney
Mangal Murg Lababdar£24.95
Kaffir lime scented chargrilled monkfish, shrimp bohemia cocktail, coconut and tamarind sauce
Tandoori Lobster Tawa Masala£45.95
Tandoori Cornish lobster tail and lobster stir-fried with a tangy tomato-onion masala
Murg Makhan£16.95
Tandoori corn-fed chicken tikka in a creamed tomato and fenugreek sauce
Kori Gassi£17.25
Southern spiced chicken curry cooked with kokum and mango
Tandoori Murg£17.45
Chargrilled half a spiced chicken with mace and cinnamon marinade, served with makhni sauce
Railway Lamb Curry£23.95
Anglo-Indian lamb rump curry with masala roast potatoes, lamb and beetroot croquette
Lamb Ghee Roast£19.95
Slow cooked whole leg of lamb with our aromatic whole spices, dried red chilli, curry leaves cooked marinade clarified ghee
Mangalorean Chemeen£30.95
Chargrilled fennel scented lamb chops, raw pineapple pickle, baby leaf salad
Steak Two Ways£25.45
Angus fillet steak spiced masala chips and beef koshka mangsho
Golmirch Gosht£19.95
Best cuts of diced goat leg cooked with fresh peppercorns, curry leaves - A coastal delicacy
Shahi Malai Kofta£13.95
Spiced vegetable and cheese dumplings stuffed with spiced nuts and apricot in a tangy saffron sauce
Chutney Tandoori Paneer Butter Masala£13.95
Chargrilled paneer tikka stuffed with baby spinach and mint chutney, creamed tomato-onion and fenugreek sauce

Vegetables

Aloo Baingan Ka Salan£13.95
Baby aubergine, stuffed chargrilled potato, salon sauce - A Hydrabad delicacy
Chapati Aloo Gobi Masala£7.25
Spiced cauliflower and potatoes in a tangy tomato-onion masala
Amritsari Pindi Chole£7.25
Spiced chickpeas and potatoes, tomato masala mingled with caraway seeds
Saag Makai£6.95
Creamed spinach with sweetcorn, tempered with garlic
Kalonji Baingan£9.25
Spiced baby aubergine cooked in a tangy tomato-onion sauce tinged with onion seeds
Cabbage & Aloo Thoran£8.95
Cabbage and spiced potatoes, served with coconut, roasted grams, mustard seeds, dried red chillies
Jaipuri Bhindi Hara Pyaaz£8.95
Stir-fried marinated with dried mango powder okra with red onions, tomatoes and dry spices
Daal£6.75
Yellow or black lentil (D) – speciality of the house
Green Chilli Pakoda£6.75
Stuffed jalapeno, deep-fried with spiced gram flour batter

Amuse Bouche

Delhi Ki Bhalla Papdi Chaat
Spiced lentil dumplings, wheat crisp chaat, splash of chutneys, Mumbai sev, pomegranate
Lobster Momo with Lobster Bisque
Steamed lobster momos, lobster bisque, spiced tomato gorkha chutney
Tandoori Tawa Masala Lobster
Tandoori Cornish lobster tail, lobster flavoured masala (£18 supplement)
Exotic Sorbet
Kadhai Chicken
Pan-roasted chicken supreme, baked with parmesan, coriander and wild garlic, kadhai sauce and lemon rice
Nawabi Lamb
Fennel scented lamb chop, masala roast potatoes, asparagus, garlic naan
Peanut Butter Parfait
Till chikki, jaggery ice cream
Tasting Menu£62.95
£62.95 per person
Tasting Menu with Pairing Wines£99.95
£99.95 with pairing wines

What 1,852 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

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South East London
Good for special occasions

Review summary

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Indian Essence by Atul Kochhar offers an extraordinary dining experience with "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the delicious taster menus and attentive staff, perfect for special occasions. The restaurant's warm atmosphere and authentic Indian cuisine make it a "fabulous" choice for both locals and visitors alike.

1,852 Reviews

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Peter
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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.
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Rigo
Kent
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We would have had wine but it was exceptionally expensive for the most basic wines.
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Tracey
London
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent welcome and service. Food is always amazing which is why we go back. Lovely family lunch with great choice of food.
Indian Essence by Atul KochharResponded on October 21, 2024
Dear Tracey, 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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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 1852 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 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
Neighborhood
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
 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

Website
http://www.indianessence.co.uk/
Phone number
01689 838700
Catering
 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.

Indian Essence by Atul Kochhar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Ice Cream

Chicken Tikka Pie

Railway Lamb Curry

Appetisers

Makai Fry£10.75

Jalpari£15.75

Tangra Chilli Prawns£13.25

Khas Murgh Di£11.25

Gilafi Lamb Seekh Kebab£11.50

Bhatti Ka Hargosh£17.25

Murgh Tiranga£11.95

Tandoori Rattan£19.95

Subz Thaal£9.95

Raj Kachori£9.95

Hara Bhara Kebab£9.95

Main Courses

Kebab Platter£24.95

Tandoori Jingha£23.45

Samudri Khazana£24.45

Mangal Murg Lababdar£24.95

Tandoori Lobster Tawa Masala£45.95

Murg Makhan£16.95

Kori Gassi£17.25

Tandoori Murg£17.45

Railway Lamb Curry£23.95

Lamb Ghee Roast£19.95

Mangalorean Chemeen£30.95

Steak Two Ways£25.45

Golmirch Gosht£19.95

Shahi Malai Kofta£13.95

Chutney Tandoori Paneer Butter Masala£13.95

Vegetables

Aloo Baingan Ka Salan£13.95

Chapati Aloo Gobi Masala£7.25

Amritsari Pindi Chole£7.25

Saag Makai£6.95

Kalonji Baingan£9.25

Cabbage & Aloo Thoran£8.95

Jaipuri Bhindi Hara Pyaaz£8.95

Daal£6.75

Green Chilli Pakoda£6.75

Amuse Bouche

Delhi Ki Bhalla Papdi Chaat

Lobster Momo with Lobster Bisque

Tandoori Tawa Masala Lobster

Exotic Sorbet

Kadhai Chicken

Nawabi Lamb

Peanut Butter Parfait

Tasting Menu£62.95

Tasting Menu with Pairing Wines£99.95

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Review summary

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