Indian dining & hosting, properly explained
Long-form guides from our Richmond head chef and catering team — practical advice you can use whether you are dining with us, ordering for a dinner party, or planning a halal-friendly event.
Indian spice levels explained: a guide to mild, medium and hot curries
How British-Indian spice levels actually work — from korma to phaal — and how to order the right heat at Jaflong Tandoori Richmond.
Read the guideHalal dining in Richmond upon Thames: a complete guide
Where to find genuine halal-sourced food in Richmond, what halal actually means, and how to dine with confidence at Jaflong Tandoori.
Read the guideHow to host an Indian dinner party: a chef's guide
A complete planning guide to hosting an Indian dinner party for 6–12 — menu balance, ordering, timing and stress-free serving tips from our head chef.
Read the guideBYOB at an Indian restaurant: pairing wine, beer and etiquette
How to bring your own bottle at a BYOB Indian restaurant — what wines pair with curry, the unspoken rules, and how it works at Jaflong Tandoori.
Read the guideGluten-free Indian dining in Richmond: complete guide
Which Indian dishes are naturally gluten-free, what to ask, and how Jaflong Tandoori handles coeliac and gluten-free orders.
Read the guideWine pairing with Indian curry: a Richmond sommelier's guide
Which wines actually work with curry — from korma to vindaloo — explained by our Richmond sommelier in plain English.
Read the guideBYOB etiquette at Richmond restaurants: a complete guide
How BYOB actually works in Richmond — corkage, glassware, opening times, and tipping — explained without the awkwardness.
Read the guideWant a recipe instead?
Our chef's home-cooking versions of the dishes we serve in Richmond — with timings, ingredient lists and step-by-step method.
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