Elm Masala — Restaurant in Havant

I visited with my mum Friday as a last minute meal, we were the only people eating in at the time as we arrived just as he opened & the owner kindly honoured a taste card offer & was hospitable, attentive & humble.

He shared with use stories about the nature of business after Covid & some upsetting criticisms he had received which people weaponised against him in the form of reviews rather than giving him the opportunity to address & rectify whatever issues they may have had.

I enjoyed my food, he altered my order especially for me & my only drawback was the korma my mum had was a little watery for my liking, however, she loved it, so taste is all totally subjective.

He is the sort of owner that most certainly deserves honest custom as he cares about his customers & wants them to have a positive experience, unlike a lot of other restaurants I've had extensive experiences with.

Bear in mind, Hayling is mostly a sleepy town, he's a credit to the community desiring them to have a...

Elm Masala is one of several indian restaurants on Hayling Island, but one of the most popular due to the quality of its cuisine and service

It has a comfortable restaurant seating up to 28 diners and a thriving, efficient takeaway service seven days a week.

Speciality dishes are Goan lamb or chicken, Bengali chilli chilli dishes and fish curries, as well as the usual favourites all cooked to the highest standard by the talented chefs. A unique offering is their chicken tikka cheese and garlic naan, which competes well with a pizza at half the...

Possibly the most impressive Indian takeaway I've found and I've been to several over the years.

Great quality, generous portion sizes and friendly service. Freebies when you spend over £10 and collect with cash. You can order via the website and pay with cash or call to pay by card. Local delivery available.

The best Indian on Hayling Island for sure. Look forward to eating in there at some point as have only been in to wait for a takeaway and it looks clean and tidy in the restaurant area. Wheelchair accessible. Tables adequately spaced and...