Navaratna South Indian Restaurant, Croydon
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About Navaratna South Indian Restaurant, Croydon
A 203-dish menu anchors Navaratna South Indian Restaurant, a South Indian restaurant on S End in Croydon, where each entry is marked for dairy or meat so vegetarian and vegan diners can order without asking. The chef prepares dishes fresh to order and will adjust them to how you want them. Dosa is a regular order, served with coconut chutney, and the kitchen also turns out rasam and sambar alongside starters such as Maru Bhajia and Gobi Manjurian. The dining room is open Tuesday to Sunday and closed on Mondays. Dogs are welcome, so walkers can bring theirs along.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs available · Family friendly
- DietaryServes vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
203 dishes · mains £1–25- Devilled Paneer£9.50
- Maru Bhajia£7.95
- Gobi Manjurian£8.50
- Poori£5.50
- Rasam£5.50
- Chilli Gobi£8.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention dosa with coconut chutney, fish pomfret, chilli idly and chilli paneer and gobi 65.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention dosa with coconut chutney, fish pomfret, chilli idly and chilli paneer and gobi 65.
Customer Review Summary
Dosa is the dish diners return to most, praised alongside coconut chutney and called one of the reasons this ranks among the better South Indian kitchens in Croydon. Close behind sits the chilli idly, described as bursting with flavor and well spiced, and the vegetarian starters more broadly, with one regular singling out paneer majestic, chilli paneer and gobi 65 and noting a genuine South Indian touch to the sambar. Others reach beyond that, with the fish pomfret called moist and seasoned to let the fish come through, and a late arrival reporting the chicken tikka was superb close to closing time. Several highlight the range of vegan choices and a menu that flags what contains dairy or meat, and one notes the chef will adjust dishes to order. Friendly staff and freshly made food recur throughout, as does the room itself, described as clean and cosy with good spacing between tables, and one large party was given the whole restaurant for a birthday on a normally closed Monday.
Customer Review Summary
Dosa is the dish diners return to most, praised alongside coconut chutney and called one of the reasons this ranks among the better South Indian kitchens in Croydon. Close behind sits the chilli idly, described as bursting with flavor and well spiced, and the vegetarian starters more broadly, with one regular singling out paneer majestic, chilli paneer and gobi 65 and noting a genuine South Indian touch to the sambar. Others reach beyond that, with the fish pomfret called moist and seasoned to let the fish come through, and a late arrival reporting the chicken tikka was superb close to closing time. Several highlight the range of vegan choices and a menu that flags what contains dairy or meat, and one notes the chef will adjust dishes to order. Friendly staff and freshly made food recur throughout, as does the room itself, described as clean and cosy with good spacing between tables, and one large party was given the whole restaurant for a birthday on a normally closed Monday.
Featured reviews
- Sujatha Sureshkumar
“Very good food. Paneer Majestic, Chilli paneer and gopi 65 is the best. Sambar had South Indian touch. Yummy ☺️”
- Franco Pino
“Came in last night at 10.30pm and the food was EXCELLENT 👌👌 The chicken tikka was superb. Lovely service as well and all the staff were very friendly. …”
- Class 377 Electrostar
“10/10 would recommend. Great food; very clean (even with a white floor); staff are very friendly; well worth the price.”
- Isha Peter
“Navratna Restaurant's fish pomfret is a must-try. Perfectly cooked, moist, and flavorful, it's seasoned just right to enhance the fish's natural taste. The presentation is appealing, and various preparations cater to different preferences. A top choice for Indian flavoured seafood lovers!”
- sam
“First time into this restaurant, many vegan options, all is clearly listed on the menu, what contains dairy or meat: i highly recommend this place, great service and friendly staff!!”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
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Highlights
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Dogs allowed
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
Show more amenities
- Serves dine-in
- Family friendly
- Serves vegan dishes
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- Serves beer
- Offerings· 10
- Serves alcohol
- Serves coffee
- Has free water refills
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Serves happy-hour food
- Serves healthy options
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Dining options· 6
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Accessibility· 1
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Parking· 3
- Free parking lot
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 2
- Has gender-neutral toilets
- Has toilet
- Crowd· 3
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safe space
- Family-friendly· 2
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
Location
Indian restaurants near Navaratna South Indian Restaurant, Croydon
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navaratna South Indian Restaurant, Croydon | 4.5597 | — | £10–30 | dosa with coconut chutney, fish pomfret, chilli idly |
| SHASUAH | 4.2125 | 1.2 mi | — | chicken biryani, biryani, lunch special |
| Bawarchi Indian Street Food (Vegetarian) | 4.7292 | 2 mi | £1–10 | masala tea, mixed fruit juice, masala dosa |
| I-Naga | 4.6451 | 4.4 mi | £20–30 | chicken madras, chicken vindaloo, lamb dansak |
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