Tindli by Chef Karnavar - (Near Croydon, South East)

5 /5 Karthika Sudarsan: Absolutely loved our experience at Tindli Chef by Karnavar! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The food was fantastic, full of authentic flavours and beautifully prepared. Every dish felt fresh and comforting, especially the Kerala style dishes which were rich and delicious. A special shoutout to Sruthi, whose service was truly top notch. She was warm, friendly, attentive and made sure we had everything we needed, which made the whole dining experience even better. Great food, wonderful hospitality and a lovely atmosphere. Definitely a place I’d recommend and happily visit again!

5 /5 Dinesh Iyer: I gave myself a few weeks after I visited Tindli so that I dont overreact. I also visited once again before writing the review. But my verdict is unchanged - Tindli is a rockstar, and has a tittle shot as possibly being the best Indian restaurant in South London. Every single dish we ordered was an absolute banger. There were one or two dishes that the staff said were unavailable. But when my mother broke into Malayalam with them, they somehow managed to conjure up one of the dishes previously declared unavailable. I didnt complain. On our second visit the Ada pradhaman seemed slightly more watery than on the first visit, but it still tasted great (the combination of poppadom, cooked banana and pickle to go with it is a treat), so no real complaints there. The staff can sometimes give the impression of being a bit overwhelmed with the crowd. A simple bottle of refrigerated beer took more than 20 minutes to materialise, and came after we were half way through the starters. Not good. The fact that Im giving Tindli five stars despite these minor hiccups speaks to how ridiculously awesome their food is.

5 /5 Aishwarya Dandale: Amazing food… feels your heart and stomach both. Everything is delicious but I would highly recommend their Dum Parotta and Dum chicken briyani… Shruti gave us an amazing serving, felt like family…. We order everytime, but will surely visit again and again.

3 /5 Priya OV: The service was very nice, staff were welcoming and friendly too. I liked the beef however the biriyani not that much. The starters were very interesting, I cant recall the name of the dish but have not seen that before in other places. Its a very long distance to travel here but will try other dishes next time if we are within the vicinity. As a small suggestion, please ensure music played is Malayalam songs to further represent the culture.

5 /5 V N: Absolutely delicious Kerala food! The flavours are authentic and truly remind me of home…rich, aromatic, and perfectly balanced, just like typical Kerala cooking. Every dish tastes freshly prepared with real care. The staff are warm, welcoming, and always ready with a smile, making the whole experience even better. Portion sizes are generous, prices are reasonable, and the atmosphere feels relaxed. If you’re craving genuine Kerala cuisine, this place is a must-try!