Tawa
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About Tawa
Tawa is a restaurant on St Albans Road in Watford, built around the tawa platter format where mixed grills arrive on a sizzling hot plate at the table. The menu runs halal, and share-style tawa platters for two sit at the centre of the ordering choices, alongside kids' burgers for younger diners. Seating covers multiple room areas with plenty of space for families and larger groups. Orders can take noticeably longer than expected to arrive, so it suits diners who are happy to settle in rather than rush the meal. The kitchen leans into the tawa presentation as its main format rather than a traditional plated service, which shapes how each meal lands. It sits on St Albans Road, a through street on the western edge of the town centre.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Paid street parking · Usually plenty of parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids
- DietaryHalal food
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention tawa platter, seekh kabab, lamb tikka and daal mash.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention tawa platter, seekh kabab, lamb tikka and daal mash.
Customer Review Summary
Tawa platters drive most visits, with diners praising generous portions and fresh, tasty food for groups and families. Close behind, the seekh kebab and lamb tikka draw repeat orders. Several reviewers, however, describe burnt, hard kebabs, watery daal mash, slow service, and an unexpected mid-afternoon closing. One reviewer credits a server by name.
Customer Review Summary
Tawa platters drive most visits, with diners praising generous portions and fresh, tasty food for groups and families. Close behind, the seekh kebab and lamb tikka draw repeat orders. Several reviewers, however, describe burnt, hard kebabs, watery daal mash, slow service, and an unexpected mid-afternoon closing. One reviewer credits a server by name.
Featured reviews
- VIVIAN CABIA
“Im satisfied with the food and the service.Thanks to. Ahmed”
- Mohammad Ahmed
“It’s 2.25pm and they have a sign saying. Sorry we are closed. Maybe adjust the opening hours if open later. Made the trek for nothing.”
- babar sultan
“Honestly one of the worst restaurants I’ve ever visited. Ordered a small tawa platter – the lamb tikka and kebabs were burnt and rock hard, nobody could eat them. The daal mash was terrible too, basically just water – they clearly have no idea how to make it properly. Total waste of money, avoid at all costs.😡😡😡😡😡😡”
- T H
“Visited on a Sunday evening with the family, plenty of space with different seating options. We really enjoyed the food which was fresh and tasty. Ordered a Tawa for 2. The selection and portions were good, kids has burgers which they enjoyed.”
- Muazzam Ali
“Ordered mix Tawas for 2. Food tastes amazing and portion size was so good. Highly recommended”
Highlights
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Halal food
- Small plates
Amenities
- Free parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
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- Casual
- Halal food
- Dessert
- Table service
- Solo dining
- Restroom
- Offerings· 2
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Parking· 2
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
- Dining options· 1
- Dinner
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
Location
Restaurants near Tawa
- Pepe's4.42470 mi£1–10Vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleGood for kids
marinated chicken, chicken and rice box, paneer rice
- Biryani Bytes4.41700 mi£10–20
lamb biryani, zabarast mandi, haleem
- Toni's Greek Tavern4.92350.1 mi£20–30Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
chicken skewer pitta wrap, allergy knowledge, fresh greek food
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TawaGood for kids · Reservations | 4.1173 | — | £10–20 | tawa platter, seekh kabab, lamb tikka |
| Pepe'sVegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.4247 | 0 mi | £1–10 | marinated chicken, chicken and rice box, paneer rice |
| Biryani Bytes | 4.4170 | 0 mi | £10–20 | lamb biryani, zabarast mandi, haleem |
| Toni's Greek TavernOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.9235 | 0.1 mi | £20–30 | chicken skewer pitta wrap, allergy knowledge, fresh greek food |
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