
Calcutta 16
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About Calcutta 16
Calcutta 16 is an Indian restaurant at 34 Brighton Rd in Worthing, serving a regional Indian menu. The Kerala-style masala dosa comes thin and crisp, and the kitchen bakes its naan in-house to go with the curries, alongside pilau rice. Curry choices run from Chicken Chettinad to chicken tikka masala, jalfrezi, bhuna, pasanda and madras. Starters include onion bhaji, vegetable samosa and lemon chicken tikka, and a tandoori platter covers the grill side of the menu. A set menu is offered at lunchtime, and orders can be placed through the restaurant's own website.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking · Paid parking lot · Paid street parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Family-friendly
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention masala dosa, pilau rice, chicken tikka dishes and garlic naan.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention masala dosa, pilau rice, chicken tikka dishes and garlic naan.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the masala dosa, described as thin, crisp and authentically Kerala-style, with the tandoori platter and chicken chettinad also praised. Close behind are the curries, including the chicken chukka, chicken malaya, jalfrezi, pasanda and madras, usually served with pilau rice and garlic naan that one reviewer says is made in-house. Starters such as lemon chicken tikka, onion bhaji and a crisp, not oily vegetable samosa also earn mentions. Several describe friendly, attentive service and a pleasant atmosphere, and a few say the regional dishes taste authentic to India. Takeaway customers report food arriving hot, with one noting that ordering through the restaurant's own website was cheaper than food apps. Value comes up repeatedly, including a first tables discount, though one reviewer felt the takeaway curry was good rather than the best they had tried. One diner who couldn't finish a set lunch menu took the rest home in a box.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the masala dosa, described as thin, crisp and authentically Kerala-style, with the tandoori platter and chicken chettinad also praised. Close behind are the curries, including the chicken chukka, chicken malaya, jalfrezi, pasanda and madras, usually served with pilau rice and garlic naan that one reviewer says is made in-house. Starters such as lemon chicken tikka, onion bhaji and a crisp, not oily vegetable samosa also earn mentions. Several describe friendly, attentive service and a pleasant atmosphere, and a few say the regional dishes taste authentic to India. Takeaway customers report food arriving hot, with one noting that ordering through the restaurant's own website was cheaper than food apps. Value comes up repeatedly, including a first tables discount, though one reviewer felt the takeaway curry was good rather than the best they had tried. One diner who couldn't finish a set lunch menu took the rest home in a box.
Featured reviews
- Peter Notton
“This place is incredible! Not to be confused with Calcutta 16 in Shoreham. Same company but different chefs. I've tried both and the Worthing branch is another level. Having travelled in India a fair bit I can confirm the regional dishes are authentic and full of the real flavours of their regions. Would highly recommend if you enjoy Indian food. (The Shoreham branch is average at best; go to Worthing).”
- Kasie2k
“Very tasty food! Discovered this place 2 weeks ago and we have already ordered taleaway 3 times. I love their Lamb and Chiclen Korài with Pilau rice....y”
- Mart H
“Excellent takeaway curry, top quality, delivered hot and delicious. Pilau rice was perfect, crisp popadoms, first class Pasanda and a tasty Madras”
- Alisha Maltby
“We had a great time, we'd never been here before but I'd heard so many great things. The food was superb and was already a very reasonable price before the first tables discount. The service was also great, we felt very looked after.”
- Christine
“WOW!!! 😍😍😍😍😍 ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE SERVICE AND FANTASTIC CUISINE!!! 💯💯💯 Been having takeaway from here for a while, but decided to try eating in on a set menu for lunchtime, and all the food served was wonderfully made and was the BEST EXPERIENCE EVER!!! Couldn't finish it all, so was able to take it home in a box. Highly recommend and will definitely come in again soon. The onion bhaji, bhuna (veg & chicken), and peshwari naan was totally the finest Indian cuisine I've ever tasted!! Brilliant service! Thank you!!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
Amenities
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Dogs allowed outside
- No-contact delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
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- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Casual
- Beer
- Coffee
- Offerings· 6
- Alcohol
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Dining options· 6
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Service options· 2
- Curbside pickup
- Delivery
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Parking· 3
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Parking
- Family-friendly· 1
- Good for kids
Location
Indian restaurants near Calcutta 16
- Le Spice4.43460.1 mi
butter chicken, mango lassi, lamb curry
- Dosa Kingdom4.77296.9 mi away£10–20
south indian thali, dosas, samosas
- 8.2 mi away
masala dosa, onion bhajis, methi paneer curry
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcutta 16 | 4.6396 | — | £20–30 | masala dosa, pilau rice, chicken tikka dishes |
| Le Spice | 4.4346 | 0.1 mi | — | butter chicken, mango lassi, lamb curry |
| Dosa Kingdom | 4.7729 | 6.9 mi away | £10–20 | south indian thali, dosas, samosas |
| MADRASI'S Taste of South India | 4.8880 | 8.2 mi away | — | masala dosa, onion bhajis, methi paneer curry |
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