Richmond Station handles roughly 8 million passengers a year — and a hefty chunk of them head straight for the curry house on the way home. This 2026 guide covers the best Indian options near Richmond Station: who delivers fastest, who opens latest, who's actually halal, and where to take colleagues for a sit-down dinner without breaking the budget.
Quick picks for Richmond Station commuters
- Best overall: Jaflong Tandoori — 4.9★, 18 years trading, BYOB, full halal.
- Fastest collection: Order direct on Jaflong's site, 12-minute ready window most evenings.
- Cheapest delivery: Jaflong direct (£5 off over £40) — undercuts aggregator markups on every dish.
- Best for groups of 8+: Jaflong's 20–24 cover dining room — book 5 days ahead Thu/Fri/Sat.
How close is Jaflong Tandoori to Richmond Station?
Jaflong sits at 16 Ashburnham Road, TW10 7NF — a 9-minute drive or short Uber from Richmond Station. Walking is feasible (around 25 minutes via Petersham Road) but most commuters either jump in a cab, cycle along the Thames Path, or simply order delivery once they're home in TW9, TW10 or TW1.
What to order on a Wednesday night
A weeknight curry isn't a celebration — it's fuel. The Jaflong order most commuters land on:
- Chicken Achanak (£12.95) — Jaflong's exclusive signature, mild–medium creamy curry.
- Lamb Rogan Josh (£13.95) — proper depth, no shortcuts.
- Tarka Daal (£6.95) — the daal that ruins all supermarket daals.
- Garlic naan (£3.50) and pilau rice (£3.95).
Total: under £30, ready in ~25 minutes for collection, delivered within 35–45 minutes to TW9.
What to avoid ordering on a Friday night
Friday is the busiest night of the week from 7:30pm onwards. The mixed grill (£16.95) and lamb biryani (£14.95) cook to order and can push prep time to 35 minutes. If you're under time pressure, stick to curries and rice. If you have a clear hour, order the full tandoori works — it's worth it.
Group dining for Richmond Station leaving drinks
Most Richmond Station pubs cap private group bookings at 12. Jaflong's dining room seats 20–24 with a quiet, private feel — perfect for leaving drinks that have grown out of a pub corner. Book at least 5 days ahead for Thursdays and Fridays. For 30+ guests, see the catering options quoted bespoke.
Halal commuters — your only TW9/TW10 option
Several Indian restaurants in the Richmond Station area advertise "halal available" — but only Jaflong Tandoori carries sourced from trusted halal suppliers halal supply chain across every meat dish, verified annually since 2008. Read more on the halal Indian restaurant Richmond page.
Verdict
For Richmond Station commuters in 2026, the practical answer is Jaflong Tandoori — closest sit-down halal Indian, BYOB, group capacity, and direct-order discounts that outprice every aggregator. Start at the Richmond hub to pick the right experience for tonight.