How Jaflong Tandoori compares
Price, quality, consistency and reliability — measured against the other ways you could eat tonight in Richmond, Ham and Twickenham.
The honest comparison
Richmond is not short of places to eat, and we would rather you chose us with your eyes open. So here is how an evening at Jaflong Tandoori measures up against the realistic alternatives: a chain takeaway ordered through an app, a gastropub table, a nearby Italian, Thai or Chinese restaurant, or a longer-standing Indian restaurant charging restaurant-district prices.
We compare against categories rather than naming neighbours — we can evidence our own prices, hours, sourcing and awards, and we will not publish claims about another kitchen we cannot.
The local experience behind the comparison
Verified Google customers describe the cooking, consistency and service they return for.
“We order every Friday — the lamb biryani is hands-down the best in Richmond. Perfectly spiced, generous portions, always piping hot on arrival.”
“Eight years ordering from Jaflong and they've never let us down. The Chicken Achanak is unlike anything you'll find elsewhere — their own creation and brilliant.”
“Our go-to after every Twickenham match. The tandoori mixed grill is phenomenal and they handle the match-day rush brilliantly. Staff are always welcoming.”
“We're both vegan and Jaflong has the best vegan Indian menu we've found in South West London. The aubergine bhaji and chana masala are our favourites.”
Eating out in Richmond, side by side
| Where you eat | Typical spend | Service | What you get with us |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaflong Tandoori | £12–£18 a head for a main, rice and bread | Cooked to order, collection usually ready in 20–25 minutes | Eighteen years in one kitchen, halal chicken and lamb, BYOB with no corkage, no service charge, 10% off every direct collection order. |
| Chain Indian takeaway or delivery-only kitchen | £15–£22 a head once app service fees are added | Batch-cooked sauces, timings set by the delivery platform | Our sauces are slow-cooked from scratch each day and every dish is made to order — and ordering direct removes the platform mark-up entirely. |
| Richmond gastropub or bistro | £28–£40 a head with a drink | Table service, booking usually needed at weekends | A full three-course Indian meal for two costs less than two pub mains — and BYOB means your wine is supermarket price, not a 300% mark-up. |
| Italian, Thai or Chinese restaurant nearby | £20–£30 a head | Table service with a service charge added | Comparable spend buys more food, more variety and a genuinely spice-graded menu — plus 15+ vegan and 30+ gluten-free dishes so nobody at the table compromises. |
| Long-established, higher-priced Indian restaurant | £30–£45 a head | Formal service, weekend bookings essential | The same clay tandoor technique and regional Sylheti recipes at neighbourhood prices — you pay for the cooking, not the tablecloth. |
Spend figures for other options are typical local price ranges for guidance only; our own prices are those shown on our menu.
Six reasons Richmond keeps choosing us
Better value, honestly priced
No service charge, no corkage on your own wine, 10% off direct collection orders and £5 off delivery over £40. The price on the menu is the price you pay.
Cooked properly, every time
Spices ground fresh each morning, bases slow-cooked from scratch, tandoori marinated overnight and fired in a real clay oven. Nothing is reheated from a tub.
Recognised and consistent
Just Eat Local Legend recognition and a 5/5 food hygiene rating — dependable standards built over years, not one good night.
A vendor you can rely on
Open every day from 16:00, with halal chicken and lamb from trusted suppliers, allergen information on request and written details for catering bookings.
Local, not corporate
One family kitchen on Ashburnham Road since 2008 — the same chefs, the same recipes, and a name Richmond, Ham and Petersham pass on by word of mouth.
Open when you want to eat
Sunday to Thursday until 22:30, Friday and Saturday until 23:00, and from midday on Twickenham match days when much of the area is fully booked.
Why Jaflong? Frequently asked questions
- Does Jaflong offer both delivery and collection?
- Yes. You can order direct for collection or local delivery. Direct collection orders receive 10% off, while direct delivery orders over £40 receive £5 off. Collection is usually the quickest option; delivery availability and timing depend on your address and how busy the kitchen is.Choose delivery or collection
- Why can customers rely on Jaflong for catering?
- Our team has catered weddings, funerals, school events, community festivals and private celebrations across Richmond and neighbouring towns. We agree the menu, dietary needs, service style and timing before the event, then give the organiser a clear booking record and a direct route back to our team.Plan a catering booking
- What are Jaflong Tandoori's opening hours?
- We open at 16:00 every day. Sunday to Thursday we serve until 22:30, and Friday and Saturday until 23:00. On Twickenham match days we open from 12:00. For a large table or timed group order, calling ahead is the safest option.
- Why do customers choose Jaflong over other restaurants and takeaways?
- Customers choose us for the combination of value, dependable opening, made-to-order cooking and long local experience. We have served Richmond from the same address since 2008, offer BYOB with no corkage and no service charge, hold a 5/5 food hygiene rating, and provide halal chicken and lamb alongside extensive vegan and gluten-free choices.Read about our Richmond heritage
- How does Jaflong Tandoori compare on price to other Richmond restaurants?
- A main, rice and bread at Jaflong Tandoori typically comes to £12–£18 a head. A gastropub main with a drink in Richmond is usually £28–£40, and an Italian, Thai or Chinese meal around £20–£30 once a service charge is added. We add no service charge, and because we are BYOB with no corkage, your drinks cost supermarket prices. Ordering direct with us also takes 10% off collection and £5 off delivery orders over £40.
- Why choose Indian over another cuisine for a night in?
- Indian food shares well, scales easily and caters for mixed tables better than most cuisines. One order can cover a mild korma, a fiery phaal, 15+ vegan dishes and 30+ gluten-free options, so nobody is stuck with a single side salad. Curry also reheats the next day better than almost anything else you can order.
- Is a longer-established restaurant a safer choice?
- We have cooked on the same street since 2008 — eighteen years with the same family in the kitchen. Longevity matters, but so does consistency: our Just Eat Local Legend recognition, 5/5 food hygiene rating and 4.7/5 Google rating reflect standards maintained over time rather than a single visit.
- Do you hold a halal certificate?
- We do not hold a restaurant-level certificate, but we only serve halal chicken and lamb, sourced from trusted local halal butchers. No pork or non-halal meat ever enters the kitchen.
Read more before you decide
Why Richmond trusts us
Eighteen years on Ashburnham Road, and what that reputation is built on.
The best Indian in Richmond?
An honest look at how to judge a curry house before you order.
See the full menu
Tandoori, curries, biryani, vegan and gluten-free dishes with prices.
Read our reviews
What local reviewers say on Google — and how to add your own.