Longfield Tandoori
Longfield
Restaurant in Longfield, United Kingdom
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Longfield Tandoori is a practical local choice for an easy tandoori-led dinner in Longfield, not a high-ceremony destination meal. Choose it when convenience matters more than wine depth, awards, or premium service polish; cross-shop Bowleys at The Plough or Chef's Table when the occasion needs a higher-spend Modern British format.
About Longfield Tandoori
For Longfield diners who want a low-friction local choice, Longfield Tandoori is a practical option to consider. It is a Longfield venue with casual dress and evening opening hours most days, plus a longer Sunday service.
It functions best as a neighbourhood choice. If the brief depends on a particular cuisine, dish, drinks programme, budget, or occasion style, confirm those details directly before booking.
Choose it for local convenience, not a destination-level brief
Longfield Tandoori is in Longfield, opens 5–11 PM Monday through Saturday, and opens 1–10 PM on Sunday. Dress is casual, which keeps the planning direct for a relaxed meal.
For a different kind of outing, compare it with nearby or regional options such as Bowleys at The Plough, Chef's Table, wagamama bluewater, Buenasado Bluewater, or Olé Rochester. Those names may suit different plans, but Longfield Tandoori is the one to keep in mind when the priority is staying in Longfield and keeping the decision simple.
Where to look next if the brief changes
If the group wants to compare alternatives, use the named venues as separate options rather than treating them as identical substitutes. wagamama bluewater and Buenasado Bluewater are Bluewater options; Olé Rochester is in Rochester; Bowleys at The Plough and Chef's Table are also worth checking separately depending on the plan.
Use other Longfield dining options when the decision is simply where to eat nearby. For a fuller local plan around the meal, confirm menu, price, booking style, drinks, or service format directly.
Planning details
- Location
- 77 Station Rd, Longfield DA3 7QA, United Kingdom
- Reservations
- Book on the venue's website
- Website
- longfieldtandoori.com
- Phone
- +441474705735
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Longfield Tandoori reads like a durable neighbourhood institution tucked into Longfield’s Station Road. It leans into a no-frills, dependable identity: the tandoor is the organising element of the kitchen, and the restaurant sits firmly in the commuter-belt stretch of northwest Kent, where consistency matters. The result is an unpretentious, relaxed local spot that feels rooted in everyday routines rather than designed for one-off destination visits. Expect straightforward interiors and a focus on the cooking: the tandoor’s high heat and char are the real show here, not ornamentation or spectacle.
Best For
This is a place built for regular, communal meals: families, groups and casual get-togethers all fit naturally here. Longfield Tandoori is a neighbourhood kitchen that rewards consistency, making it well suited to evenings out where everyone wants reliable flavours and familiar dishes. Because the description emphasizes durable, everyday tandoori cooking and the practical demands of the tandoor technique, the restaurant reads as a practical, comfortable option for routine dinners and group outings in the commuter belt.
Ordering Tips
Centre orders around the oven: tandoori cooking is the specialty, so dishes that are finished in the clay tandoor best showcase the restaurant’s strengths. Signature items to try include the chicken tikka masala, tandoori king prawn and balti garlic chilli chicken: each highlights the high-heat sear and spice-driven marinades discussed in the description. Choose a mix of tandoori-grilled proteins and saucier balti-style plates to balance charred texture with comforting sauces, and expect straightforward, well-executed preparations that prioritize ingredient quality and the oven’s rapid, high-temperature cooking.
Venue details
Ambiance
Friendly and welcoming atmosphere with a cozy, family-oriented feel.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Buffet, Family style
- Drinks Focus
- Beer program
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
Signature Dishes
- chicken tikka masala
- tandoori king prawn
- balti garlic chilli chicken
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 77 Station Rd, Longfield DA3 7QA, United Kingdom
Planning details
Location
77 Station Rd, Longfield DA3 7QA, United Kingdom · Directions
Also consider
Where to book instead
If Longfield Tandoori does not fit the brief, start with Bowleys at The Plough for a more polished Modern British meal at £££, or Chef's Table for the higher-spend ££££ option. For a more casual group plan, wagamama bluewater is the safer easy-choice alternative.
Restaurant context
How Longfield Tandoori compares locally
Longfield Tandoori is the convenience play in this set: choose it when staying in Longfield matters more than a premium room, a named chef format, or a structured drinks programme. Bowleys at The Plough is the clearer upgrade for a Modern British meal at £££, while Chef's Table sits higher again at ££££ and makes more sense for a splurge-style booking.
For groups that want a more casual, predictable outing outside Longfield, wagamama bluewater is easier to frame for mixed tastes. Buenasado Bluewater is the better choice when the plan is built around steak or a bigger Bluewater evening rather than a local neighbourhood dinner.
Olé Rochester is the cross-shop for diners who want a different mood altogether and do not mind leaving Longfield. The clean recommendation: pick Longfield Tandoori for local ease, Bowleys for a polished mid-to-premium meal, Chef's Table for the highest-spend option, and Bluewater or Rochester when the wider evening matters as much as the food.
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Compare Longfield Tandoori
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longfield Tandoori | Longfield | , | , | No published awards |
| wagamama bluewater | Greenhithe | , | , | No published awards |
| Buenasado Bluewater | Greenhithe | , | , | No published awards |
| Bowleys at The Plough | Trottiscliffe | Modern British | £££ | Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Chef's Table | West Malling | Modern British | ££££ | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #1372026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2026 Les Grandes Tables du Monde Members2026 Michelin 2 Stars2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #95World's Best Wine Lists 20252025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Michelin 2 Stars2025 La Liste Top Restaurants |
| Olé Rochester | Rochester | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Longfield Tandoori good for a special occasion?
It may work for a low-key local meal, but details about a special-event format, menu, price level, or drinks programme are not available. For a more occasion-specific plan, compare it with Chef's Table or Bowleys at The Plough and confirm the details that matter to your group.
Is lunch or dinner better at Longfield Tandoori?
Dinner is the clearest fit Monday through Saturday, when Longfield Tandoori opens 5–11 PM. Sunday has a longer service window, from 1–10 PM. Weekday lunch hours are not available.
What should I wear to Longfield Tandoori?
Casual dress is appropriate for Longfield Tandoori. There is no need to plan around formalwear.
What are alternatives to Longfield Tandoori in Longfield?
For dining in Longfield, compare Longfield Tandoori with other local options generically. If you are willing to travel, wagamama bluewater, Buenasado Bluewater, Bowleys at The Plough, Chef's Table, and Olé Rochester are separate options to check for a different plan.
What should a first-timer know about Longfield Tandoori?
The hours are 5–11 PM Monday through Saturday and 1–10 PM on Sunday. The dress code is casual, and it is located in Longfield.