Empire Indian, nestled at 67 Hutton Rd in Shenfield, Brentwood, stands out as a gem among local Indian restaurants. Patrons rave about the warm, family-friendly atmosphere and attentive service. From casual Friday night gatherings to thoughtful dining experiences with young children, the reviews consistently praise the welcoming nature of the staff.
Many have highlighted the restaurant’s impressive array of dishes, focusing on both flavor and presentation. Diners often mention the quick service, showcasing the kitchen’s efficiency with starters like poppadoms and chutney arriving in a flash, while mains such as king prawn madras and lamb shank tantalize with their perfect balance of spices. One reviewer noted how the staff's proactive refills of chutney added a special touch to the dining experience.
Moreover, Empire Indian demonstrates commendable consideration for dietary needs, with patrons appreciating the staff's knowledge of vegan options. This attention to detail, combined with the warm ambiance, creates a perfect setting for enjoying delicious, no-frills Indian food. Overall, Empire Indian seems to have struck a delightful balance between tradition and modern hospitality, making it a must-visit for locals and visitors alike.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Service options
Offers kerbside pickup
Has no-contact delivery
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Popular for
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves coffee
Serves halal food
Serves spirits
Serves vegan dishes
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Amenities
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Transgender safe space
Planning
Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Has kids' menu
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Reviews For Empire Indian
Phil Sowden
Jun 29,2025
Had a curry with a group of friends one Friday evening. Very impressed, surprised there weren't more people in. Very good food and service.
Edward Brett
Jun 7,2025
Really tasty food. Really friendly staff who were very happy to have our 2 year old son there too.
Abdul Mukith
Jun 7,2025
Lovely food and excellent service, I would highly recommend
Anam Hoque
Jun 6,2025
A lovely restaurant on the busy high road. A family friendly atmosphere with a traditional feel of a Indian. We came with ten colleagues for an evening meal. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Starters of Poppadom and chutney sauce never go wrong and came out very fast and this place made it even special as you didn’t have to ask for chutney refills staff would automatically refill it. Main mixed starters of chicken, prawn tikka and kebabs again out very fast. The food was hot, fresh, well presented and tasted delicious. Staff were always around if you needed drinks or anything extra. Staff cleared the starter plates quickly and main was served within a few minutes. We ordered a mix of different curries from king prawn madras, meat bhuna, chicken tikka curry, lamb shank and vegetable dansak. The food was very tasty, fresh, well flavoured and not to overly spiced just perfect for everyone to enjoy. After our main which everyone enjoyed we settled down to a nice cup of tea. I would highly recommend this place, beautiful food & drink, lovely staff and a great Indian restaurant atmosphere. Hope to visit again soon!!
Linda Duan
May 22,2025
The items on the menu aren't labelled vegan but the staff, manager and chef are very aware and can advise on which items are vegan! This is the second time we have come and it's delicious no frills Indian food. We ordered pilau rice and they came to tell us it was not vegan which showed extra consideration, very impressed.
John McDermott
May 19,2025
Best Indian meal I've had in years. Onion bajees were the best I've had and the Lamb Dhansak was extremely tasty with a generous amount of meat. Service was excellent and the price was very reasonable. I'll be going back.
Jawar Ali
May 13,2025
Great evening with our group of 9 people. The staff accommodated us our request, and did not rush us to finish and leave, even though it was 11pm. We had a Lamb Bhuna but asked them to add Shatkora, which they did. Also made pani puri starter for us, but that was pre booked last week.
Alec Banham
Apr 27,2025
visited last night first time in ages had a lovely meal i had chicken madras my freind had lamb madras it was perfect just the right amount of heat and good portions will be back for more
Reviews For Empire Indian