Best Indian Restaurants Along the Thames Path (Richmond to Kingston)

The Thames Path from Richmond to Kingston is one of London's most beautiful riverside walks — 5 miles of meadows, historic houses, and river views. But where do you eat along the way? Here's your guide to the best dining stops, with a special focus on the family-run Indian cuisine available at the walk's midpoint.

The Route: Richmond to Kingston via Ham

• Start: Richmond Bridge (TW9) — cafés and pubs for breakfast
• Mile 1: Richmond Riverside → Petersham Meadows (beautiful meadow views)
• Mile 2: Petersham → Ham House (National Trust, café available)
• Mile 2.5: ⭐ Jaflong Tandoori (5 mins from the path — perfect lunch stop)
• Mile 3-4: Ham Lands → Teddington Lock (wildlife, river views)
• Mile 5: Kingston upon Thames (shops, restaurants, riverside pubs)

Jaflong: The Perfect Mid-Walk Stop

At the halfway point of the Richmond-Kingston Thames Path, Jaflong Tandoori is just a 5-minute detour from the riverside path. After 2.5 miles of walking, it's the ideal lunch stop:

• Hearty refuelling: Proper Indian meals (not just sandwiches and crisps)
• Quick service: Meals served in 15-20 minutes so you can get back on the path
• Collection discount: Order ahead (10% off) and collect without waiting
• Dine in comfort: Air-conditioned dining room — rest your feet properly

Walker's Favourite Orders

Seasonal Thames Path Tips

Spring: Wildflowers at Petersham Meadows. Light lunch at Jaflong — try our Fish Tandoori.

Summer: Pack water, wear sun protection. Jaflong's dining room is air-conditioned.

Autumn: Golden leaves along Ham Lands. Warming Lamb Rogan Josh at Jaflong.

Winter: Crisp walks, fewer crowds. Our Chicken Madras will warm you up.