The 30 Best Authentic spices in Watford

“This joint is amazing!! Went in with the Fam and the door was banging! My fave was the samosas. Crispiness - Perfect, generous stuffing, creative Dips - awesome presentation. Great food, Dope customer service. Highly recommend”

“The food here is absolutely amazing and authentic to the true flavors of Northern India ❤️. Cannot go wrong with the staples: hot masala chai, papadums, garlic naan, bombay mix, butter chicken and lamb Biriyani. Food took a little long to arrive to table, but it was well worth the wait! Our server is named Freya and was very friendly! Highly recommend if in the Watford area.”

“A lovely Indian restaurant with amazing food and wonderful staff. Every dish is full of flavor, and the service makes you feel right at home. Highly recommend for a great meal!”

“Amazing street food menu - £20 for 5 small plates of street food. Menu changes and is inspired by places in India. Food is incredible. The rum old fashioned was delicious! Will be coming back :) staff are also friendly and welcoming.”

“I had a really good experience at Watford Chaiiwala. The customer service was excellent, and the staff were very friendly, polite, and welcoming from the moment I walked in. The shop was very clean, tidy, and well organised, which made it a comfortable place to sit and enjoy my drink. Everything felt fresh and hygienic. I would definitely visit again and recommend Watford Chaiiwala to others.”

“I had the pleasure of visiting Burritos Watford recently. The mexican tottilla wrap were absolutely mouthwatering—the Chicken was juicy and packed with flavour, and the combination of toppings was perfect. It's definitely one of the best burritos I’ve had in a while! I also tried the mexican rice, which are something truly special. The way they’ve put it all together is unique and unlike anything I've had before. It's a must-try for anyone looking for something different and tasty! A big shoutout to udaya for her amazing customer service. She made the experience even more enjoyable with her friendly and helpful attitude. It’s not every day you come across someone so dedicated to making sure you have the best dining experience. Highly recommend this place for great food and excellent service! Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 5/5”

“I enjoy visiting here as I enjoy the old school atmosphere of how Indian restaurants used to be which feels nostalgic from the decor to the little details such as how the food is served, large chutney pots etc. The service is excellent and the food also tastes great and is reasonably priced.”

“Chinese man answered the phone to me and didn't laugh at my terrible attempt at pronunciation of particular herbs & fungi instead, he shared some of his considerable knowledge on the area of ailment I was keen to find out if Chinese herbalism could help. I'm going back tomorrow about something else. Very good.”

“This guy is an absolute legend! My family and I ordered from his place back when he had a shop in Uxbridge, when we lived there. I was absolutely elated to find he's now here in Croxley, where we are too. The best kebabs we've ever had!”

“Pleasantly surprised by the food, great taste, quality at a very reasonable price. It is more of a fast food place than a sit in restaurant, take away drivers walking too and fro. Perfect for spending my expenses.”

“Very nice, convenient and value for money! Welcoming staff too!”

“Editing my review - Very fresh deli, the shop is always clean, good prices and professional staff members. Too bad the shop is small, you don't have a lot of space to move around if there are 2 more customers in the shop let's say. But overall, I recommend it!”

“This place was 10/10, I did not order in store but I ordered from Deliveroo and I had to come and leave another review. This is the tastiest Caribbean food that I’ve had in Watford and I’ve lived here for 20 years. In fact, it’s probably the best I’ve had anywhere in years. The flavours were amazing, you can tell the jerk chicken came straight off the jerk pan, it was so flavourful, the rice and peas was rich in coconut, the macaroni could’ve had a bit more flavour, but when you eat everything together, you can’t even notice. The portion size was massive, it could easily feed two people. I also got a Jamaican dumpling on the side and it was so, so good, it was soft, sweet, and pillowy. I will recommend this place to everyone if you want a good Caribbean dish.”

“Hands down the best authentic Indian food I’ve had in a while! Delicious flavors, perfect spice, and amazing service. Can’t wait to come back!”

“Had a paneer tikka Kathi roll, fries and a can of Limca for £8.90. Food was served within minutes, piping hot. Fries were really crispy and the portion was a good size for one. The paneer tikka roll was filling and tasted very delicious. Not too spicy. The kathi roll was a flaky paratha that crumbed a bit but tasted really buttery and crispy. Staff were friendly and helpful. We dined in and the lady at the counter brought our food to us. They clear and clean all tables as customers leave. They have veg and non veg options. Would eat here again.”

“Super nice market, good variety of products. Highly recommend!”

“I really enjoyed eating out here, fantastic food which left me craving for more, extremely family friendly and all the staff members are proactive. Tasty food and great customer service with amazing value for money. Our surver Emon was also great at explaining our food gave speedy and comfortable service. He is a great asset to the team along side the management staff.”

“Very good Romanian products at affordable prices”

“An amazing vegan experience (was there with a non-vegan also). So so many vegan options on the menu that there was almost too much choice! (Almost - in truth, you can never have too many vegan options - I’m just not used to having so much choice that I ordered too much food and had to take some away!) I ordered 4 dishes off the lunch mezza selection; the Hummus Beirute, spicy cauliflower, moussaka and the falafel. The hummus was so fresh and proper homemade traditional style. The cauliflower was probably a standout favourite for me, but genuinely all the food was fantastic and I’d highly recommend it. The staff were so friendly and helpful; very knowledgeable about their vegan dishes and pointing out their own personal favourites. The restaurant vibe is really traditional Lebanese and I loved the decor.”

“Absolutely Outstanding! Soor Lebanese Restaurant exceeded all expectations — from the warm hospitality to the incredible flavours. Every dish was fresh, beautifully presented, and bursting with authentic Lebanese taste. The hummus was creamy perfection, the grilled meats were tender and juicy, and the freshly baked bread tied it all together perfectly. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience feel personal and welcoming. The ambience was elegant yet relaxed, perfect for both casual dinners and special occasions. Highly recommend to anyone looking for genuine Lebanese cuisine done right — can’t wait to come back!”

“Excellent customer service. Been coming to this store for almost five years and they never disappoint when it comes to customer service. The ladies at the tills are always polite and kind. The grocery choices here are excellent and they have some really nice exotic fruits. What I will say for improvement is that sometimes the queue can get really long so it would be great if there were two people at the tills and also the queue is in an awkward place as it take over one of the grocery aisles. Besides that I’d say this is a great place to shop.”

“Having had some disappointing takeaways recently, I wanted to try somewhere different. Positive reviews encouraged me to try Leavesden Tandoori. Was not disappointed. Good portion sizes and tasty food. Will use this takeaway again in the near future.”

“We had a large family gathering planned, and the staff here couldn't have been more helpful, from helping us decide what menu items to have, arranging a set price per head, attentive service and plenty of delicious food. We had a lovely afternoon, thank you so much to the staff. Highly recommend.”

“Excellent service and best noodles with all fresh ingredients made to custom order. Very good sitting place aswell.”

“Food was amazing, authentic taste of peshawari karahi .worth visiting spot for pakistani food”

“We had a wonderful meal there at the weekend, I have been back many times now for special occasions and every person I take acquires a love for the food and atmosphere/experience too. Would highly recommend for an evening out!”

“Came here to take my Nan out for dinner and we had an amazing time! Food was hot, fresh and tasty. PARVAS (hope I got that right) was our server and did amazing job! Was very attentive and on the ball! 5/5 will come again”

“When we came, it was empty and we were unsure of this place but the menu seemed good enough so we took a chance. The service was immaculate and the staff were so friendly and accommodating to us. Even without onions or garlic, all the food was fresh, tasty, and even managed to retain the character of a home cooked meal. It is definitely a must for anyone looking for a delicious Indian meal.”

“A lovely tasty takeaway delivered on time by a friendly man. The food was seasoned well and they added the extra chillies (as i had requested) just perfectly. First time we have finished a whole takeaway full nothing was left. The staff had recommended a veg dish and starter and both very tasty just what we needed. Very helpful and patient on the phone. Will certainly keep this restaurant as our only option when in watford. Would have ordered more but will do next time.. Thankyou :)”