Indian Restaurant Near Me in Hendon
Indian Restaurant Near Me in Hendon: Chit Chaat in Barnet
From Hendon, Chit Chaat is about 7 miles north-east, at 135 High Street in Barnet, and roughly 20 minutes by car via the A1. Two car parks around the restaurant make the arrival easy, so it works well for a planned dinner or weekend lunch.
Our menu is built on chef-founder Shikha Chadha's home-style North Indian recipes from Amritsar, with street-food chaats, tandoor grills, rich curries and breads. It is a relaxed place for a family meal, a night out with colleagues or friends marking the end of term, with halal meat and a nut- and seed-free kitchen.
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Indian Restaurant Near Me in Hendon: a taste of Chit Chaat
Searching for Indian restaurant near me in Hendon? Here is a look at the food and the room waiting for you at 135 High Street, Barnet.
A Hendon evening out at our Barnet restaurant
Hendon Central is on the Northern line's Edgware branch rather than the High Barnet branch, so for most people the car is the most practical option. Head north on the A1 and you will reach Barnet High Street in about 20 minutes, then park in one of the two car parks around the restaurant. That makes Chit Chaat a realistic choice for an evening out, whether you live near Hendon Central, work at Middlesex University or have spent the afternoon at the RAF Museum.
Groups of colleagues or friends do well with sharing plates. Order a round of chaats, perhaps crispy kale chaat, avocado chaat and aloo tikki chole chaat, then the mix tandoori platter to share. Follow with Goan fish curry, chicken tikka masala and dal tadka, a vegetable biryani for the table, and naan, tandoori roti and lachha paratha. A shikanji or aam panna is refreshing alongside spicier dishes, and a shared plate of gulab jamun with vanilla ice cream is a sweet way to end.
We open Monday and Wednesday to Friday for lunch and dinner, from noon until 11pm on Saturday and noon until 10pm on Sunday; Tuesday is our day off. Because you will be travelling, book online through OpenTable or call 07414 109555. If you are planning a bigger gathering, you can also ask about private hire of the restaurant or our catering using the enquiry form on the website.
Twenty minutes via the A1
Hendon is about 7 miles from us. Drive north on the A1 to reach Barnet High Street in roughly 20 minutes, and use either of the two car parks around the restaurant.
Good for colleagues and friends
Sharing chaats, tandoor platters and big bowls of curry make Chit Chaat an easy pick for a Hendon team dinner or a catch-up with university friends.
Dietary needs covered
Halal meat, many vegan and gluten-free dishes and a completely nut- and seed-free kitchen mean a Hendon group with different needs can order with confidence.
Before you visit
Chit Chaat is at 135 High Street, Barnet EN5 5UZ, about a 10-minute walk from High Barnet station on the Northern line, with two car parks close by. We are open for lunch and dinner every day except Tuesday. Book online or call 07414 109555, and tell us about any allergies when you book.
Find us
135 High Street, Barnet EN5 5UZ
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Opening hours
Mon & Fri: 12-3pm, 5:30-10:30pm
Wed & Thu: 12-10:30pm
Sat: 12-11pm · Sun: 12-10pm
Tuesday: closed
Questions from Hendon
How do I get to Chit Chaat from Hendon?
Driving is the simplest route. Take the A1 north and you will reach 135 High Street, Barnet EN5 5UZ, in roughly 20 minutes, with two off-street car parks nearby. Hendon Central is on the Edgware branch of the Northern line, so a tube journey would involve a change.
Is it suitable for a work dinner?
Yes. Sharing plates make it easy for a group to order together, and we can seat larger parties if you book ahead by phone on 07414 109555 or by email at bookings@chitchaat.co. For a bigger occasion, private hire of the restaurant is available through our enquiry form.
Can students from Middlesex University in Hendon book a table?
Of course. Anyone is welcome to book online through OpenTable or call us. A group from Hendon can share chaats, tandoor dishes and biryanis, which keeps ordering simple. Weekday evenings tend to be calmer than Friday and Saturday if you want a more relaxed table.
Do you have gluten-free dishes?
Yes, many of our dishes are gluten-free. Let your server know when you order and they will show you which dishes suit you and which breads and sides to avoid. Tell the team about any other allergy too, so they can help you put together a meal you can enjoy.
Planning a meal from Hendon? Reserve your table at Chit Chaat online or call 07414 109555.
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