Swad
Thornton Heath, United Kingdom
Discover Swad in Thornton Heath offering vegetarian and Gujarati dishes, sweets, quick bites, and catering. Check menu, hours & reviews for a casual dining experience.
850 London Rd, Thornton Heath CR7 7PA, United Kingdom
Swad
Thornton Heath, United Kingdom
Overview
Swad is a vibrant vegetarian restaurant located on London Rd, Thornton Heath, offering authentic Gujarati and Indian cuisine with a specialty in Indian sweets. This casual eatery is well-regarded for its healthy options, small plates, and quick bites, making it a popular destination for both locals and visitors craving traditional vegetarian meals.
With a solid rating of 4.4 from over 130 reviews, Swad provides delivery, takeout, and onsite services, ensuring flexible dining choices. Its menu highlights include delectable desserts such as Gajjar Halwa and Rus Malai, alongside savory dishes like Malai Kofta and Paneer Tikka Masala. Pricing is moderate, averaging between £10 and £20, offering great value for authentic flavors.
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Local favorites
This vegetarian restaurant in Thornton Heath is known for its authentic Indian cuisine and delightful sweets, making it a favorite for a tasty lunch or quick bite.
With a solid 4.4 rating from 132 reviews, guests praise the authentic flavors and attentive service offered here.
Famous for its traditional Indian sweets like Besan Barfi, Laddu, and Kaju Katli, this spot is a must for dessert lovers.
Visitors appreciate the fast meal preparation and welcoming staff, ideal for lunch breaks or quick onsite dining.
Offering delivery, takeout, and onsite dining, it adapts to different lifestyles and schedules with ease.
The casual environment is well-suited for children, making it a welcoming spot for family meals and celebrations.
Serving vegetarian and small plate options that focus on balanced, wholesome ingredients perfect for health-conscious diners.
Experience
Ideal for casual meals with family or friends, Swad offers a warm and authentic setting to enjoy traditional vegetarian dishes and sweets in Thornton Heath.
From savory chat options like Samosa Chat to rich desserts such as Besan Barfi, Swad remains a dependable choice for authentic Indian comfort food that stays fresh whether dining in or ordering out. — FoodPlacee editorial note
Start the day with light vegetarian dishes like chapatti and bajri rotla, paired with flavorful accompaniments for a wholesome morning meal.
Perfect for a quick, satisfying lunch featuring small plates such as Malai Kofta or Vegetable Biryani, enjoyed in a relaxed casual atmosphere.
Order a mix of mains, snacks, and sweets like Laddu or Kaju Katli for a convenient and delicious meal at home or on the go.
Good for kids and family gatherings, Swad offers casual dining with attentive staff and a menu full of kid-friendly options.
Special occasions are enhanced by Swad’s catering service, known for accommodating custom requests and delivering fresh, authentic food.
Guest sentiment
A snapshot of what local diners frequently mention about this location.
"Lot of options for farsan and sweets. Definitely clean shop where i would be intrigued to purchase my food from. We had purchased Fafada and some other sweets and they were all delicious. I definitely recommend trying this place."
"We ordered gujarati food for an occasion. And the chefs provided the food exactly as we ask for. I love the way they can make food as per our requirements and specialy for catering Loved food thanks SWAD."
"Authentic Indian food. We had ordered food for our son's 1st birthday and food was very delicious. Staff was very accommodating as we had to change the quantity at last moment. Food was ready on time and was in good portion. Sweets of this shop are authentic and taste like ones we get in India. We ordered mohanthal, gulab jamun and malai peda, all were freshly made. After our event, many of our friends called us and mentioned about food being amazing and delicious."
"I recently tried the soup, chicken karhai, and roti from Swad Restaurant, and everything was absolutely delicious! The soup was warm and flavorful, the chicken karhai was perfectly cooked with rich, aromatic spices, and the roti was soft and fresh. Every bite was full of authentic taste and freshness. I highly recommend Swad Restaurant to anyone who loves tasty, satisfying food you won’t be disappointed!"
"Excellent Indian food shop with a very comprehensive range of items. Hot meals, sweets, snacks, take away products, drinks and more. Collection, delivery and catering available. Altogether a uniquely dynamic place that serves some of the best food in Thornton Heath for bargain prices would highly recommend!"
"Good homemade food and snacks. They staff are very attentive and helped explain some of the food they had to offer. We purchased a few items, all tasted fresh and great. Highly recommended and will shop here again."
"Ordered Gujarati food for an event. Food arrived promptly and was tasty and exactly how we like it. The ladies who served the food were attentive and did a good job. Thank you Swad."
"After having a terrible experience with one of the local Indian sweet and savoury shop I decided to take a step in the unknown, a gamble to find a shop further away from where I live, on the occassion of Diwali! We all know what happens to sweets around Diwali time and I wasn't expecting much. And when I reached the shop, there was already an argument between a customer and a member of staff and my first thought was, Oh My God! what have I done (I do not know the whole story about what the issue was so I will not comment on that and will review solely on my experience only) But I am glad I was proved wrong, it is almost an hour drive one way from where I live, but it ended up worth every penny. The sweets tasted delicious and looked fresh, the savoury was mouth-watering and I do not have any complaints on how I was served. I purchased barfi, laddoos, dabeli, jalebi, dhokla, etc., so a lot of items. As I said earlier, it is a bit of drive for me but I am already looking for my next visit there. I hope it was not just one off and I will get the same taste, freshness and service next and everytime I go there. You have go to try the hot jalebies they were yummy. They do delivery all over the UK but I think I will stick to going there and buying the sweets."
Visit info
Weekly hours below — always confirm with the business before holidays or special events.
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM - 07:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM - 07:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM - 07:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM - 07:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM - 07:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM - 05:00 PM |
Plan a visit during opening hours to enjoy lunch or a casual dessert in a relaxed setting with prompt service.
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