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Indian Essence by Atul Kochhar, London,

Indian Essence by Atul Kochhar

4.8
4.8
1893 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary Indian
176-178 Petts wood Road, London, BR5 1LG

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Indian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–14:45 Sun 12:30–14:45 Dinner Mon–Fri 17:30–22:00 Sat 17:30–22:30 Sun 17:30–21:30
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    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
    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 1,893 people are saying

Indian Essence by Atul Kochhar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • South East London

    Best Food

  • South East London

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Indian Essence by Atul Kochhar is renowned for its "wonderful food" and "excellent service". Diners rave about the "best lamb I've ever had" and "authentic flavors". The "set menu" offers "great value for money", and the ambiance is enhanced by "live music". A Michelin-star chef ensures a "memorable dining experience".
1,893 Reviews
  1. Vincent

    New York City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We have dined here on at least eight previous occasions and are big fans. Last night the food wasn't the best we've enjoyed at the restaurant. There was a certain lack of intensity in flavour this time and I felt my lamb was on the verge of becoming dry and gave the impression of having simply been reheated. My wife's chicken dish was not over-flavourful either. Disappointed that the baby aubergine side dish seems to have disappeared from the menu. We plumped for the aubergine pulp which was something of a disappointment, as was the aloo gobi. None of the dishes served at the table were over-warm. On the positive side the portions were as large as ever, and the pre-meal cocktails were superb. Overall, if I'm going to spend £180 for two at an Indian restaurant then I expect virtually everything to be perfect, however, it sadly fell somewhat short of that last night.

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  2. Jennifer

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was always our favourite date night restaurant and it’s taken us nearly 3 years to take our son. We enjoyed it so much! Food and drinks are excellent and the way they looked after our toddler was impeccable. Can’t wait to go back

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  3. Heather VIP

    Kent14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food and restaurant. Always love the food here
    Indian Essence by Atul KochharResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Heather, 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 Khatri Management

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  4. laura

    London23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really nice food and service. Prawn starter was slightly too spicy but still good.

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  5. Janet

    London12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and the live music was so good. A great night out.
    Indian Essence by Atul KochharResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Janet, 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 Khatri Management

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  6. Tom

    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 6 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food, the best lamb I've ever had. We were given a voucher for Indian Essence and are glad we did, what a wonderful experience everything was perfect and we will definitely be back.
    Indian Essence by Atul KochharResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Tom, What a pleasure to read your wonderful comment. On behalf of the team, I sincerely thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent experience at Indian Essence. I will pass on your kind words to our entire team—they will be thrilled and motivated. We look forward to welcoming you back to Indian Essence soon. Kind regards, Diksha Khatri Management, Indian Essence

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  7. Andrea

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    What can I say! Amazing food, cocktails and all for a good price. Will definitely be back!
    Indian Essence by Atul KochharResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Andrea, 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 Khatri Management, Indian Essence

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  8. Sharon

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an amazing experience. Six of us went for lunch on Saturday lunchtime and had a terrific meal. The set menu provided a great selection and what fantastic value for money. I cannot recommend it enough and we’ll definitely be back. Thanks to all the staff for making us feel very welcome and providing great service.
    Indian Essence by Atul KochharResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Sharon, What a pleasure to read your wonderful comment. On behalf of the team, I sincerely thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent experience at Indian Essence. I will pass on your kind words to our entire team—they will be thrilled and motivated. We look forward to welcoming you back to Indian Essence soon. Kind regards, Diksha Khatri Management, Indian Essence

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  9. Julie

    London18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    As always, the food was lovely. However, we ordered a bottle of Pinot Noir which was £33 or so. The waitress brought the bottle and pointed out that it was organic. What she forgot to say was that it cost £50. We discoered this when we paid the bill. Next time, if this happens, we'll be sure to check.

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  10. Andy

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Lunch menu very good value
    Indian Essence by Atul KochharResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Andy, 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 Khatri Management, Indian Essence

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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 4.8 stars by 1893 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
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Indian Essence by Atul Kochhar

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Petts Wood Road
  • Area
    Petts Wood
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–14:45 Sun 12:30–14:45 Dinner Mon–Fri 17:30–22:00 Sat 17:30–22:30 Sun 17:30–21:30
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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