Tangawizi Restaurant

Award-Winning Indian Delights and Warm Welcome

Stepping through the understated doors of Tangawizi, nestled in the vibrant confluence of Twickenham and Richmond, feels like crossing a portal into a fragrant, spicy haven. This is the heart of a neighborhood institution celebrating two decades of serving Indian gastronomy, where effervescent dining experiences harmonize with eager anticipation for what emerges from the kitchen. Despite its modest façade, the interior brims with warmth—a union of deep-brick hues and ambient lighting achieved such that even on a rainy London day, the space exudes a vibrant coziness. What impresses isn't opulence or grandeur but a charming authenticity that reverberates around the one token inclusive banter of longtime regulars sharing WhatsApp snapshots of their ceremonial naan-breaking ceremonies.

Into the vast repertory of a well-curated menu strides the soul-warming cadence of dishes that stick to your memory long after the plates have been cleared. I found solace in their Lamb Pepper Fry, beautifully spiced and striking that flawless chord of tenderness with a keema naan plush with luscious filling for an arresting bite. Yet, it wasn’t just classics that tickled my taste buds—the adventurously seasoned Mango Paneer introduced a gentle creaminess that surprised even my trained fork with its balance of flavors. Service was ace, directors of the floor seamlessly acquaint you with their vast knowledge while sidestepping spoon-fed pretensions. Remarkably fitting of its loyal patronage, Tangawizi marries its celebratory crowds with street-corner staple care without dropping true-blue service ethos—a metaphorical treat almost as captivating as its culinary ones that culminate in desserts of daring heights like the coup ending of such sequiturs in rich intrigue. — Clarissa Cuisinier