Flavors in Thornton Heath

“I was put off by some of the reviews but recently went there while waiting for my car at the local mechanic. The food was really very nice, Maashaa Allah. Alhamdulillah. Have been back 3 or 5 times since. The chicken and lamb tikka Biryanis are both good and the chicken tikka roll was actually one of nicest chicken tikka rolls I've had anywhere from the places in the surrounding area. The vegetable samosa are also excellent. Perfect crispiness and taste for a veggie samosa, imo. The keer (Rice pudding?) is also very tasty. I'm not really much of a foodie but I'm writing this like one because the food was surprisingly good. Good atmosphere, nice inside, very clean and good seating. Staff are excellent as well. Five stars all around for me. Forgot to add that the pricing is quite low too, comparitively, so good value for money as well.”

“Excellent service, whenever I go to the supermarket. Now, if there is not the product I need, the secretary takes notes to place the order, she is extremely polite. I highly recommend.”

“The chai latte that I bought this morning was perfect For this cold weather, excellent aromas and spices and company need the warm drink very well”

“Excellent food and excellent service. Owner is very polite and stuff are very helpful. She makes everything fresh from scratch so taste is excellent like home made. Restaurant is very clean and feels like home. Would definitely recommend to all❤️”

“Hidden Gem! - The decor may be a little tired but the staff, food and service are very good. Our son has a severe nut allergy and although there is only 1 or 2 dishes with nuts in, the staff make sure that the woks and utensils for his food are freshly cleaned before cooking his food. We always have adrenaline with him but he has never had any problems eating from here. Highly recommended”

“We have been buying our naasto from here for a long time and it never fails to please. From fresh kachoris, Khandvi, samosas to debhras …to the frozen food too. We can vouch the food here is good !”

“This is my second time visiting Halva Poori House and food is just amazing! It’s fresh and delicious, literally like home made! Highly recommend”

“I recently tried the soup, chicken karhai, and roti from Swad Restaurant, and everything was absolutely delicious! The soup was warm and flavorful, the chicken karhai was perfectly cooked with rich, aromatic spices, and the roti was soft and fresh. Every bite was full of authentic taste and freshness. I highly recommend Swad Restaurant to anyone who loves tasty, satisfying food you won’t be disappointed!”

“I’ve ordered from Smacks three times in the past couple of days and honestly can’t get enough. The burgers are always a 10/10 – juicy, full of flavour, and that sauce is just amazing. The fries are really tasty and always arrive fresh, and the milkshakes are so creamy and delicious. Everything comes well-packed and still hot, which makes it even better. Definitely my new favourite place to order from!”

“Best Pizza shop in the area hands down! Turnaround time is brilliant considering how busy they get and the staff are very approachable, taking great care in preparing each of their menu items. Their prices are incredibly reasonable given what they have on offer, honestly all things considered I cannot fault this place one bit!”

“Delicious food,tender lamb chops with good seasoning and crispy hot fries.When delivered always arrives hot/warm ,good prices,fast delivery,stays open late(2-3am) and efficient customer service”

“Absolutely stunning! I've been looking for homestyle Gujarati food in London for years and I'm so thrilled to have found it. Tastes just like home!”

“A very good example of a high street kebab shop. The ingredients are good quality and the food is cooked fresh on an actual charcoal bbq grill, as opposed to a hot plate like some other places. I usually have a chicken shish wrap. Some places use cheap, flakey or gelatinous pieces of chicken or salad which is on the turn and going slightly brown but not this place. Here the chicken is proper, good quality, large pieces of chicken breast and the salad is all fresh. The cooking was great and not overdone or dry at all. Some of the reviews complained about delivery, which I can’t comment on, as I generally only collect in person for this type of food, as it usually doesn’t travel that well and is better eaten sooner. I’ve been waiting for a local, decent quality kebab shop to open up and finally we have one - this is definitely the place to go for this type of food, in Green Lane and the surrounding areas. The staff were friendly too.”

“We must have order at least 20 curries over the past 2 years and I can safely say that 19 of them were outstanding. Great variety, try the house specials...they are fantastic. Everything is cooked so well and the price is very reasonable. Having eaten in lots of curry houses across London, this takeaway is without doubt one of the best! Ps. Get the mushroom rice, you will be amazed!!! Matt”

“For me personally I thoroughly enjoyed my order from Maks! My food was very good and arrived on time. I'm actually quite shocked by the average stars! Some of these 1 star reviews I find pretty 'stupid' I guess because it really shows how some people don't care about the people unless they are the people. I genuinely find reporting small businesses disgusting. For one dish? Clearly people love it so maybe it's just because it's different to what you normally eat so that's why you don't like it. Anyways I gave Maks 5 stars because they've never disappointed me!”

“I’ve been buying food online from the restaurant for more than 1 year and today I went in person and the food was even better! I always wondered why people complain about the restaurant knowing full well they’re complaining and still eating the meal and licking their fingers after it… sighh. I definitely recommend it for anyone looking to buy Nigerian food, it has such a unique taste unlike any other.”

“Tandoori Corner never disappoints! The food is consistently delicious, full of authentic flavors, and always served hot and fresh. Their tandoori dishes are especially amazing — juicy, perfectly spiced, and cooked to perfection. What really sets this place apart, though, is the staff. Everyone is so welcoming, friendly, and attentive. They always greet you with a smile and make sure you’re comfortable and happy with your meal. It feels like they genuinely care about your experience. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or dining in with family, Tandoori Corner is a fantastic choice. Highly recommended!”

“Portions are huge, staff was friendly and food was amazing! (I recommend spring rolls!) # DONT LISTEN TO THE BAD REVIEWS THEY ARE UTTERLY RIDICULOUS”

“My favourite chinese takeaway for a few years now. Very tasty, Cantonese style food, similar to what you get in Jamaica. Prices are very reasonable, always arrives steaming hot when you get delivery.”

“Very nice market, lots of great stuff, the polish lady was very helpful”

“I love their food and their customer services is amazing. I enjoy getting their gizzard and stick meats. Their meat pie, moi moi, puff puff, jollof rice and yam porridge is yum. Their chicken, shaki and pomo is nice. The place is very easy to locate near the road side and very near inside. I highly recommend this place.”

“Dhinchak is an exceptional Indian restaurant with fantastic food and outstanding service. Their Methi Bhajia is an absolute must-try—flavorful and perfectly cooked. The menu offers a wider variety of authentic Indian dishes than many other Indian restaurants, making it a standout choice. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, complemented by friendly and attentive staff who enhance the dining experience. The only minor drawback is the parking situation, as you may need to search nearby streets, which can occasionally take time. However, the delicious food and excellent service more than make up for it. Highly recommended!”

“I am not from this country, even though, I get lots of help & goods from this store”

“Excellent shop with lovely helpful staff.”

“I’ve been ordering from these guys for around 8 years. The food is always amazing, the staff are friendly and cannot do enough for you. Used to pop by on way home, now I’m living a little further away tend to get food delivered. Always a smiling face, great food, amazing flavours. Cannot rate these guy more highly”

“I go there everyday, it's the best food in the area. 5 stars for the food and customer service. Highly recommend”

“Excellent Food and services. Food was delicious. 10/10”

“Well… where do I start from from. From the start the place was spotless and clean as I went inside. I placed an order for an extra thin crust with double pepperoni, pineapple and jalapeño with extra well done as I love the crispy texture. The guy was an elder gentle with glasses made it exactly the same as I requested. This pizza will any day beat PapaJones. Wish you could taste the pizza from the pictures. P.S pizza is not Burnt from the edges as I requested for extra well done.”

“First went here a few years ago as I found the name quite funny, didn't expect it to be any good from the reviews however this has vast become one of my favourite Chinese take aways to have, very tasty. The reason I don't go here often is the location is a little too far so if I ever am in that direction I definitely do stop in and grab something. Normally its through delivery. Though sometimes I wish the delivery costs was a bit lower due to how much you spend here as it isn't the cheapest chinese, however I do not mind as its very tasty never had any issues from here at all”