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Indian Essence by Atul Kochhar, London,

Indian Essence by Atul Kochhar

4.8 (1905)
£26 to £40
Contemporary Indian
176-178 Petts wood Road, London, BR5 1LG

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
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 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
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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 1,905 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Indian Essence by Atul Kochhar offers a "memorable experience" with "absolutely amazing" food and "attentive service." Patrons rave about the "superb" lunch menu and "delicious well-spiced dishes." With a diverse menu featuring favorites like Murgh Tiranga and Shahi Malai Kofta, it's ideal for special occasions and family dinners.
1,905 Reviews
  1. Suzanne

    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We thoroughly enjoyed our tasting menu experience

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  2. ANURUPA

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A Hidden Gem for Authentic Indian Cuisine! Celebrated my birthday at The Indian Essence by Atul Kochhar and was blown away! Initially unsure about authenticity, but trusted the chef—and it paid off. The Murgh Tiranga and Gilafi Lamb Sheekh Kebab were packed with flavour, and the Gol Mirch Gosht and Shahi Malai Kofta stole the show. Loved the nostalgic touch of chaat masala salad, and desserts like the rasmalai with rabdi and sticky toffee pudding were the perfect finish. Warm, attentive staff made the evening even more special with a surprise birthday dessert. Truly a memorable experience

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  3. Susan

    Kent18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always we had a superb meal. The food was amazing. We had the set 3 course lunch with a glass of Prosecco. The Indian Essence Martini cocktails didnt disappoint either. They were delicious.

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  4. Debbie

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful experience of taste and favours whilst enjoying a lovely family dinner. A very pretty restaurant with very attentive and friendly staff. We will return. Thank you

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  5. Himadri

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good. Dishes that I will recommend are beetroot chop, paneer tikka and broccoli tikka. Tamarind cocktail was amazing.

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  6. Irene

    London5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Standard has dropped. Food was good although again some expensive dishes; sides expensive for smallish portions & drinks very expensive. £40 for a Std bottle of Prosecco. Used to feel I was going somewhere special but now just like a normal Indian diner but with high prices. Don’t like the fixed time dining options. The lady waitress serving was lovely but thereafter they just seemed to be interested in clearing up & removing plates quickly & continually which was disruptive during our time there. Shame, expected better!

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  7. Andrew

    Kent10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service, faultless, always a good experience.

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  8. Andrew

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Tasting menu and wine pairing, food was plentiful and delicious.

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  9. Mohit

    London20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great night! Top notch food and service! We will be back soon.

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  10. Esther

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Absolutely amazing food. Service was good but not outstanding, our waiter seemed a bit distracted.
    Indian Essence by Atul KochharResponded on May 1, 2025
    Dear Esther, 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 Uber Eats.

Indian Essence by Atul Kochhar is rated 4.8 stars by 1905 OpenTable diners.

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

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  4. South East London
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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 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
  • 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
    <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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