The Closest Indian Restaurant to Richmond Park (Ham Gate, 5 Minutes Away)

Richmond Park is one of London's great wild spaces — 2,500 acres of ancient oaks, red deer and protected sky views. When the walk, ride or run is done, the question is always the same: where do we eat without driving for half an hour? The honest answer for the south-west corner of the park is Jaflong Tandoori — the closest proper Indian restaurant to Richmond Park, a stone's throw from Ham Gate.

From Ham Gate to your table in 5 minutes

Leave the park through Ham Gate, follow Ham Gate Avenue down past the playing fields, turn right onto Upper Ham Road and we are on Ashburnham Road — around 0.4 miles from gate to front door. You can walk it after a long Sunday in the park, cycle it in under two minutes, or drive it in less than a song on the radio. There is no other full sit-down restaurant closer to that side of Richmond Park.

Built for park-day appetites

• Open from 4 PM every day — perfect timing after a late afternoon walk or sunset cycle.
• 12 PM opening on rugby match days — handy when Twickenham crowds also push into the park.
• Big plates, real spice. Signature Chicken Achanak, Lamb Shatkora, slow-cooked daals.
• Vegan, gluten-free and nut-free options on every section of the menu.
• BYOB, no corkage — bring the bottle from the picnic.

Cyclists, runners and dog walkers welcome

We are used to muddy boots, lycra and tired legs. There is space to leave a bike safely, water for dogs at the door, and our staff will never blink at a family arriving straight off the Tamsin Trail. It is the kind of neighbourhood restaurant Richmond Park regulars quietly rely on.

Plan your visit

Call 020 8332 1339 or book online. If you are coming straight from a long loop, mention it on arrival — we will get warm naan to the table fast.