Modern Indian Restaurant Near Me in Whetstone
Modern Indian Restaurant Near Whetstone, on Barnet High Street
Chit Chaat is about 2.5 miles north of Whetstone, straight up the Great North Road to Barnet High Street, or one stop from Totteridge & Whetstone to High Barnet on the Northern line. The restaurant offers a modern take on Indian dining: a cocktail bar, fusion street food, sharing plates and brunch until 3pm.
Its menu comes from chef Shikha Chadha, whose home-style North Indian recipes travelled with her from Amritsar. Here they are lighter on oil and spice and served in a relaxed, contemporary room, from avocado chaat to tandoori chicken wings.
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Modern Indian Restaurant Near Me in Whetstone: a taste of Chit Chaat
Searching for modern Indian restaurant near me in Whetstone? Here is a look at the food and the room waiting for you at 135 High Street, Barnet.
Whetstone's quick route to cocktails and modern Indian sharing plates
Whetstone High Road has its share of cafes and shops, but for a modern Indian meal it is worth going a little further north. The A1000 Great North Road runs straight from Whetstone to Barnet in about 2.5 miles, and there are two car parks around the restaurant once you arrive. On the tube it is even simpler: Totteridge & Whetstone is a single stop from High Barnet, and the restaurant is about ten minutes' walk from there.
Inside, the evening tends to start at the cocktail bar and carry on around the table. Whetstone groups often order a few street plates, such as aloo tikki chaat, masala fries and the crispy palak patta chaat, before moving on to tandoor dishes like chicken tikka and lamb chops. The chef's specials are where the fun is: vada pav, pav bhaji and a chicken kathi roll bring a casual street-food feel to the table. Round off with a sticky toffee cake or moong dal halwa.
For a lazy weekend, brunch runs until 3pm with puri aloo, masala omelette rolls and paratha, and Saturday service carries on until 23:00. On weekdays, lunch is 12:00 to 15:00 and dinner 17:30 to 22:30, and the restaurant is closed on Tuesdays. Families from Whetstone appreciate the kids menu and the nut- and seed-free kitchen, and many dishes are vegan or gluten-free.
Straight up the A1000
The Great North Road links Whetstone and Barnet in about 2.5 miles. Drive up, use one of the two car parks around the restaurant and head in for drinks and sharing plates.
Street-food specials
Vada pav, pav bhaji and kathi rolls give the menu a playful modern feel. They are ideal for a Whetstone group that wants something more casual than a traditional curry dinner.
Family-friendly modern dining
A kids menu, halal meat and a kitchen with no nuts or seeds make Chit Chaat an easy choice for Whetstone families who still want a grown-up cocktail and contemporary food.
What "modern" means here
Sharing plates instead of set courses, street-food chaats next to tandoor grills, kathi rolls and brunch until 3pm, and a cocktail bar alongside lassis and Indian soft drinks. The recipes stay rooted in North Indian home cooking.
Find us
135 High Street, Barnet EN5 5UZ
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Opening hours
Mon, Wed to Fri: 12-3pm, 5:30-10:30pm
Sat: 12-11pm · Sun: 12-10pm
Tuesday: closed
Questions from Whetstone
Is Chit Chaat close to Totteridge & Whetstone station?
It is one stop away. Take the Northern line from Totteridge & Whetstone to High Barnet, the end of the branch, then walk about ten minutes to 135 High Street. Many Whetstone guests prefer this to driving because it leaves everyone free to enjoy the cocktail bar.
What is the drive like from Whetstone High Road?
Easy. Head north on the Great North Road, the A1000, for about 2.5 miles and you reach Barnet High Street. There are two off-street car parks around the restaurant, so you do not need to hunt for street parking before dinner or brunch.
Can I order a kathi roll to take away?
Yes. You can order ahead for collection from the restaurant, or use Uber Eats or Deliveroo, where delivery depends on your address. Chicken and paneer kathi rolls travel well, along with biryanis and curries. Check the app with your postcode to see what is available to you.
Is there anything for children?
Yes, there is a dedicated kids menu, and brunch until 3pm often suits younger diners. The whole kitchen is nut- and seed-free, the meat is halal and recipes are cooked lighter on spice. Families are welcome at lunch and dinner, though booking at weekends is a good idea.
From Whetstone, it is one stop or a short drive: book online or call 07414 109555.
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