Grand Cochin — Restaurant in Chelmsford

Why So Many BAD REVIEWS? Food nice enough. The Manager we found to be a bit in ya face; Asked for a spoon, which shoulda been given 1 withOut asking meself, really: He pointed to the spoon designated for another Dish! Dfuq bro!? wha gwan with that? [think, as we werent western [English etc]; he took a liberty by being a bit overly familiar and overstepping boundaries - he was a "habitual line stepper!", as the late great CHARLIE MURPHY would say lol]

Jokes aside: The younger waiter-who stands by the door in a Bouncer's outfit, was cool, easy going, openminded, hospitable, as well the other bigger less formally dressed waiter - towering over tables with his taller frame, slightly hunched over, wearing jeans, et al, respectively :)

REALLY NICE Guys! [again the Manager, who was atch smiley af in general, which was nice, and chatty/making small talk with English ppl tho, not us - damn shame! Q. for you, big Sir: Didn't u feel the need to try as hard with us tho, is that right? - With your very same community of ppls, no? 🤦🏽‍♂️

So, the Foodings: veg somasa, above average+) -the chicken korma, lots of sauce, decent amount of chicken pieces - a few more would have been good TIP: - if just ya getting the korma chicken for a main course - its not enough imo.. -good thing we got the veg biriyani rice- that was nice still! 4/5! -paneer dosa was good!! :D

THE MISSUS loved it - 'best indian food in chelmsford- I found it!'

We'd been there coupla times prev - n had take out - so guess good enough

DISCLAIMER: its the1stime written review tho :) (the boy kinda said for us to do so lol - the bigger totero guy said we can hire the whole place out for bdays parties etc - k, we get it, they want the biz and the google reviews, fine sure - albeit, was a bit of a reach/ask - but I guess its okay - tbh it wasnt that that bad lol - they're both atch legit nice lads in my exp tbf!:) ...Again, another Question for the Manager: can you genuinely just relax man AND make ALL of your Customer's also really be truly relaxed, too?? x

He came over, asked how food was standard q, saw there were piled up plates and used tissues on the table; did he get them cleared up? Did he fk! We literally saw him saunter over to the table in front of us with the older white ladies - and clear up their table himself, no less - this aint a a racial ting BUT what else can I say? Help me out here bro! :D

Lastly-ish, needed the food for me to be mild and the chilli chicken was said to be okay we'll make it mild for you but atch wasn't so mild - was eatable too - u know, u dont want food to be so chilli/spicy that u cant enjoy it get me? :)

only ordered the chilli chick, AS I asked for Chicken Manchuiarian - chilli-ish chicken balls, didnt make it so I got the chilli chicken seen? :D

ps was a bit expensive ? ish :)

Love - Feedback is NEVER PERSONAL: It's just feedback bout our own very individual experience - remember that, n IF only you can MAKE THE NECC IMPROVEMENTS - of course, only IF you guys really care about ther business, and the customers' real experience, of which that I AM, who is allowed to share their opinion, then there'll be more comfort and a natural authentic reason for us to tell our friends and colleagues ourselves, and Not just cos u told me to, get me? :D xx

I'd like to come back with me mates ? :) visited...

Small family run restaurant, what it lacks in speed of service, more than makes up for with its flavours and authenticity. The UZHUNNU VADA on the starters were delicious. We shared a masala Dosa between 2 next which was really lovely. The BEEF ULARTHIYATHU was so flavoursome for my main, and whilst a "dry" dish i.e. no sauce, it didn't need any. My partner's vegetarian paneer dish was delicious also. Lemon rice and the garlic/chilli poraatas (slightly spicy for those not good with it). We arrived 10 minutes before the prior angry review that walked out after "50 minute's wait". We just asked politely if we could order when we knew what we wanted - like adults do - rather than sit in silence getting angry until you storm off - meaning that we'd finished our dosas by the time they were in a huff. Honestly to us this place was well worth the money, and some of the tastiest food I've had in Chelmsford, just go in with people who's company you enjoy and relax. I'll be back, and as mentioned previously - I'll be sure to politely let the busy servers know when I'm ready to order or...

Joseph was an excellent host, Recommend dishes and actually stopped me from over ordering too. We ordered Devil chicken, lamb briyani and porotta. All three dishes were on point. If you are a mallu then you would really appreciate this porotta. Devil chicken was spicy to the right level and went well with the briyani and porotta.

Joseph made a positive impression in our experience at the restaurant and hope he continues his high level of service.

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