Food Quality & Safety
Our Food Quality Standards
Transparency, freshness, and safety — the standards behind every dish at Jaflong Tandoori, Richmond's trusted Indian restaurant since 2008.
Fresh Preparation, Every Day
- All curries and sauces made from scratch daily — no pre-made bases
- Spices ground and blended in-house using traditional methods
- Fresh vegetables, herbs, and aromatics sourced daily from trusted suppliers
- Tandoori meats marinated for minimum 12 hours for authentic flavour
- Rice washed, soaked, and cooked to order — never batch-cooked
Halal Transparency
- halal-sourced meats — no exceptions
- Supplier halal sourcing details available on request
- Separate preparation areas for meat and vegetarian dishes
- Regular supplier audits to maintain halal integrity
- Staff trained in halal food handling procedures
Allergens & Cross-Contamination
- Full allergen information available for every dish
- Staff trained to handle allergen enquiries at point of order
- Dedicated preparation procedures to minimise cross-contamination
- Our kitchen cooks without nuts — no nut ingredients used. Supplier trace risk cannot be fully excluded; please inform us of any nut allergy when ordering
- Gluten-free options clearly identified across our menu
Hygiene & Safety
- 5-star food hygiene rating from Richmond Council (maximum possible)
- Kitchen deep-cleaned daily with professional-grade equipment
- Temperature monitoring systems for all stored food
- Staff food safety certifications maintained and up to date
- Regular environmental health inspections welcomed
Our Kitchen Team
- Led by experienced chefs with 20+ years of professional cooking
- All staff hold Level 2 Food Safety certification (minimum)
- Continuous training in allergen awareness and dietary requirements
- Team of 8+ dedicated kitchen professionals
- Strong, speedy service — every dish quality-checked before serving
Dietary Excellence
- 15+ vegan dishes — not afterthoughts, but specialities
- Extensive vegetarian selection including paneer and vegetable curries
- Gluten-free options across starters, mains, and sides
- Dairy-free preparation available on request
- Low-spice and child-friendly options always available
What Customers Say
"The food quality is consistently excellent. You can taste that everything is freshly made."
Claire W. — Regular customer, 5 years
"As someone with a severe nut allergy, I really appreciate how seriously Jaflong takes allergen management."
Tom R. — Google Review