Elachi Fine Indain Cuisine - Chelmsford

Staff were friendly, food was fairly average. After our mains were brought out, we were told the card machine was broken so we needed to pay cash. When the bill came the total was £30 more than should have been when we brought this up the chap very quickly changed the total and gave us a lame excuse of “sorry the machine was broken that’s why the total was wrong”. Felt like they tried to swindle us. Won’t be returning.

First visit to the Elachi restaurant on recommendation from friends. Warm welcome by friendly staff in spite of the restaurant being very busy. The menu was varied, the food we selected was absolutely delicious and the staff were very efficient. Pleasant surroundings and ambiance. All in all very enjoyable and we will definitely revisit.

Superb food, fantastic service. Had a lovely meal with my son and felt it was responsibly priced as well. Found the staff friend, will be returning.

Food was lovely, brilliant service, lovely staff, great atmosphere, the music was very chill as well.

Telephoned take-away order through for collection and was told it would be 30 minutes. Went to the restaurant only to find that food was not ready. Finally, after 45 minutes, I was given my food. When I got home I could not believe just how poor the food, in particular the chicken biryani, looked. How any chef can send out a biryani with the chicken dry and well overcooked and the rice burnt is beyond me. Absolutely no seasoning whatsoever meant it was totally bland and inedible. The vegetable curry that accompanied the dish was an insult. One piece of potato, one french bean, a few slices of carrot, three pieces of broccoli, that had clearly seen better days, and a few peas in a weak watery sauce with no hint of any spices. Will definitely not be returning to the Elachi after this experience.