In the mood for some indian food and was on the look out for a new joint. The classic indian fourways popped up and thought why not.
We ordered chicken tikka, butter chicken, butter naan and a plain paratha. The paratha was awesone, it was light not oily at all and the layers just torn apart as it should, the naan was done to perfection and was fresh and chewy.
But the best was to come, the portion size is really generous, with enough chicken and sauce tk easily feed 2 people, the sauce perfect to be soaked up by the accompanied rice.
What an awesome establishment, keep it up
I attended a Sunday Birthday lunch here. First time I'd heard of 'The Classic India' but nice variety of vegetarian food curry. There were also some vegan dishes. Food was tasty and prices were as expected.
Daniella Lucy Selesnick
+5
Most incredible service and the nicest Butter Chicken I’ve had in a very long time. My family couldn’t stop raving about the Lamb Curry. Will definitely be back!
More people need to know about this restaurant!!! Amazing food, amazing service and all round an amazing experience! Instantly became mine and my husband's favourite place to date! ❤
This underrated gem is absolutely worth going to, they're food is incredible and they take great care of their customers and they are most definitely worth the effort to go and see. This place is romantic and definitely worth a look.
I've been in search of the best curries in Fourways and I think I've found them at The Classic India. The food was glorious. Fully flavoured with exotic spices and we'll presented and portioned, not to mention well priced. Food was quick, we were served by Charity who was fantastic! Thank you The Classic India!!
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Okay let me just start off with WOW!
I am a curry fanatic and have a love for Spicy food. This place just does it right.
From the flavor, to the portion size and to the freshness - it's all just too good to be true. I always have ordered a take away Extra hot Chicken Vindaloo and it's exceptional. Right amount of spices and mouth watering flavor. I can just imagine how wonderful it must be to sit down, eat and experience the atmosphere of the actual restaurant but sitting in front of my tv indulging this curry , I have nothing to complain about. 👌🏽
Well done to the Chef, you have a very happy loyal customer. 😄
My only problem is when it's delivered. The delivery man never has the card machine or cash and always has to go back and fetch it or the cash, which takes me away from blocking out the world for the night to eat my curry in peace because I know I'll be called in a few minutes because he's waiting at the door.
But other than that, i'm always super happy with my meal. Definitely should give it a try if you're just as crazy of a curry fan as me!😜
What can I say about the food that would do it justice ...... all I can say is that it was simply delicious. Nice ambience great service and two phenomenal dishes . We had the Chicken Karai and Korma. Yummy 😋 and the cheese naan takes me back to the restaurants I was privileged to eat at in Mumbai . Best I have tasted in SA 🙂
This is definitely my favorite curry place. Their butter chicken melts in your mouth and the naan breads are delicious.
They also deliver orders quick 👍🏻
Our local curry palace! Great Indian cuisine. Wonderful that they deliver now as well. Amazing variety in menu with scrumptious vegetarian options.
Made a reservation, thinking it was going to be packed but it was completely empty. This is definitely one of my favourite Indian places. Had the paneer makhani and malai kofta. It was delicious. I wish I could eat here everyday. I love the variety. Whatever you order you won't go wrong.
At last an Indian Restaurant not afraid to serve hot curry. Too many places see you, and assume you can't handle the curry - not here. Ordered hot - got hot! Decided to sample the one item on the menu with the label - "A must try". Could not resist so took on the "Lamb Hyderabadi". Very nicely presented, fantastic aromas and a good taste. Good thick sauce, and hot enough to produce the sweats. Not completely convinced it was not just added spices, rather than properly cooked curry - but was nonetheless a really good meal. Good flavors, and not just a mouth burning sensation. The service was attentive - drinks replaced without even asking.
Definitely a place to return - and this time to savor a full dining experience, rather than a quick lunch stop.
Its taken me a few years to try this place. Honestly no idea why I haven't but all I can say is YUM YUM YUM! Had the lamb Corma and it was delish and so well priced too. Waiters were friendly and not too invasive which I like. Its nice to enjoy your evening and have your wine glass topped up without you even noticing. Made for a well enjoyed evening out
Always a good meal here. Their menu is extensive with old favourites and new items. I've been going here for years and hv never had a bad meal. It's 1 of my favourites.
Only once there was a table of about 20 who sat there and mocked accents and Indian culture and then encouraged their kids to also join in. It was highly disrespectful and ignorant sitting there and basically spitting on the owners faces.
Fantastic curry outlet for either dining in or takeaway.
The food is wholesome and tasty, the staff are attentive and always make you feel welcome.
If you are not sure or want to try a new restuarant, I highly recommend this one!
Tried this restaurant shortly after our Raj debacle. Honestly, we were expecting a pricey menu with the possibly of above average food. The restaurant is comfortable and waiters are polite and attentive.
The food was really good, so far it is the best Indian cuisine we have had in South Africa. The cost is less than raj express somehow. We will return without a doubt.
My go to joint for curry in my hood. Their curries are always tasty and their butter naan has to be my favorite. I usually get take out here but the one time I didn't the service was ok.
A typical North Indian casual dining or take away restaurant with a good vegetarian selection on their menu.
It's a better option than Banjaaras for a mid week meal as the sauces are far more spicier and the consistency not too thick. Makes for a great curry on a cold winters day. Caution on the hot option as its extremely chilli hot!! Rather go for a medium if you enjoy a nice spicy meal but nevertheless very tasty.
Normally go for vegetarian options as the Kabuli Chana masala (chickpeas cooked in Punjabi style with onion and tomato gravy) is a simple dish but made to resemble a home cooked meal, enjoyed with a romali roti and some rice.
You probably won't go wrong with Classic India if you choose to sit or take away as menu prices are comparable to others in the area.
We love Indian food and we find it quite difficult to find delicious Indian at reasonable prices. Well no look further. Their food is delicious, definitely one of the best in the area (sit down and takeaway) and when you sit down the service is really good! The prices are really good, definitely value for money.
Classic India is a decent Indian restaurant. The food is of a good standard, and consistently delivers an enjoyable dining experience. The 'heat' levels can be adjusted for most dishes, which is useful if you avoid hot foods, or if you have kids. Even the traditional Indian puddings are really good. Try the Halwa - you will be amazed!
I love that they deliver. The service on the phone was good. Presentation of my home delivery could be improved. At first I thought the quantity that you get for a R80/R90 meal is a bit small but I was full to the point of stuffing myself. You do taste a range of spices and flavours that a woolworths butter or korma chicken may not have but I'm not sure its neccesarily worth it. The Lamb korma was quite sweet, which I wasn't crazy about but the naan bread was very nice. The dish which was meant to be mild was much hotter than the one we ordered hot. All said, not bad, not the best I've ever had either.
Popped into Classic India for some curry the other day.
All meals ordered were very good.
The butter chicken is delicious and they make a mean lamb bunny!
Will definitely be back.
Small cosy restaurant. Not the most posh but its clean and neat. Service was good. Ate here for the first time today. My visit was based on the good reviews i have seen on zomato. Food was great and affordable. Had the butter chicken which comes with rice and had the plain naan. Food was hot, fresh and delicious. Will be back!
And 3rd visit later... same consistent delicious food, great service and well priced. I'll be back soon!
Always wanted to try this place and finally decided to go.
The food was really good and had that authentic Indian taste, we had a lamb korma and prawn Korea for variation. Both meals were great, the meat and prawn cooked just right (lucky we chose the medium option - had we gone hit we'd probably wouldn't have been enjoyed it as much, not a hot fan)
The ambience was just right and our waitress was professional and attentive.
Was an overall good dining experience.
We regularly eat at 'The Classic India' - it is a family favourite. The food has never disappointed and the service has always been friendly, prompt and exceptional. With an extensive menu and charming atmosphere, we love returning on a regular basis to try new dishes and old favourites. S highly recommends the 'hot' lamb rogan josh and I love the chef special 'Sham Saveera'
The food here is consistently tasty ! The butter chicken is superb. The Classic India offers such reasonable prices, making this spot difficult to resist when the curry calling kicks in! The staff and management are also lovely. Highly recommended.
Lunch was great, the service is very good, their version of mild curry is almost sweet and had a very nice chocolate ice cream but missed the cherry shown on the menu. 😄
The only thing that was a bit offsetting for me was the table clothes was quite in desperate need of a wash!
Oddly enough have always walked past and not eaten here - was impressed with the prices and the service was prompt. My dhal makhani was delicious and my dining partner enjoyed his lamb jalfrezi immensely. Affordable and tasty - we will definitely be visiting again soon.
The food was good & reasonably priced. The service was at an acceptable level.
What I did like about it was the clean crisp linen on the table, the soft lighting & amazing veg starter platter.
A firm favorite with my family, usually never disappoints. Unfortunately today is the exception. However I won't rate them harshly as I know their standards are usually good. The food was good, the usual north Indian fare, however they cook the meats to perfection and the flavor is great. We love the Hydrabadi and jalfrezi curries. My kids love the tandoori chicken and paneer makhni.
My firm takeaway favourite. They also deliver which ticks more than one box. Chamiyala chicken to be highly recommended and I have to say for someone who likes a hit curry they know how to make it with just dropping extra chilli in. Give it a try .
This modest restaurant is somewhat of a hidden gem. The food is well priced, the mark up on the wine is not ridiculous like in most restaurants and the food is actually great. The service was a bit slow but hey we can work with that.
A nice North-Indian restaurant with a wide variety of dishes on their menu. The prices and the service was good. I did feel, however, that you are under the imoression that there is meat in your bowl, just to find out it is actually a potato. Worth a try, but not close as good as Red Chilli Spice.
Classic India is as the name suggests - classic India.
The hosts/ managers are extremely friendly and hospitable creating a pleasant atmosphere from the moment you enter the doors.
The food is very reasonably priced for the quality of food delivered.
As someone who enjoys Indian food without the heat, it is always a challenge to find a restaurant who can make a MILD curry without the meal becoming completely bland - Classic India does this brilliantly.
Overall this is a fabulous restaurant that I frequent.
Indian food, mmmmm, that comfort food of warmth and amazing flavor, last night i went to thos place for dinner with my fiancée, we where looking for something warm and welcoming and easy going, well we found it, thr food was amazing we had samosas fpr starters and then butter chicken and paneer korma, it was amazing. This will now be our new go to place for Indian in fourways.
Cheryl Gilfillan Dinkelmann
+5
If Zomato would allow a one word review I would just say it like it is. Perfect! Warm hospitality. Fabulous food, always top quality. I keep coming back for more.
Lovely place, exactly what you want and expect from an Indian restaurant.
The menu is extensive and has Northern and Southern Indian dishes. While I love Indian food it's usually too hot for me. My boyfriend on the other hand seems to have burnt off his taste-buds and nothing is hot enough. What's great about Classic India is they cater for everyone and whatever type of curry you like at whatever heat intensity you will not be disappointed.
Staff are always very friendly and the quality of food and ambiance has yet to disappoint me.
Even though the restaurant itself is not that interesting, the curry is incredible and the service very friendly! We had the chicken korma and chicken tikka masala, complemented with the garlic naan. Absolutely melt in your mouth food, a definite go to for the next time I want Indian
My favourite restaurant. Service is usually good, floor managers always in sight and the lamb jalfrezi is my best! Never disappointed me yet.
Still one of my favorite Indian restaurants. Usually order the paneer makani or paneer tikka masala, both are always great. Recently tried the Korma Kofta and thoroughly enjoyed it. They also have the best kulfi I've tasted in Jhb and are very reasonably priced compared to most Indian restaurants. Definitely worth a try!
Solid spot for curry. Every dish has its own identity. Even went the extra mile when i was fasting with no meat no dairy no flour.
A consistently good place to grab a curry. And not over priced.
Exceptional curry spot, You have try the Lamb Chamiyala it is out of this world. Decor is not too bad, but this is not a fancy spot or meant to be.
Our favourite Indian restaurant in the North. The chicken and vegetarian dishes are stunning. They were fantastic catering for my birthday. Everyone had a great time. Friendly service and delicious food.
Staff are not the happiest people I've ever met but the food is amazing. Mild option is available for people who do not like 'hot' food. Butter chicken!
Great food and good service - definitely the favorite curry spot in the area. Have been there twice and was impressed both times. Prices are also reasonable
Service is average. But the food is great and prices are very reasonable. They have a good wine list, which is also priced well. You can order very hot, but the curry still has great flavor. Great selection of naan bread.
The best chicken korma by far at a reasonable price!!! When you there try a bombay crush and ask to have them substitute the raspberry with bubblegum.....awesome desert or milkshake!
Danielle Guard Collier
+4.5
One of the best Indian restaurants I've been to in a while!
We had heard great things about the classic India and wanted to try it out for sometime now. We had an excellent meal recommended by one of the managers. The one dish we had not tried before and enjoyed experiencing something new. There is a huge variety which you may not find at other Indian cuisine. Menu is huge! Go there hungry for sure. Service was also very good and very, very well priced!
i have been going to The Classic India in Fourways (Cedar) for over a year and have never been disappointed with my meal, i highly rate this establishment and wont get my curry anywhere else. The food is amazing....
I went to The Classic Indian last night as a friend of mine swears that their curries are some of the best. Wow, was she right, I had the lamb Korma and it was delicious. The sauce was creamy and so yum (luckily I didn't finish it all so had some tasty lunch). The service was good and the waiters friendly and knowledgeable about the menu.
The disappointing thing was ordering starters of samoosa's and they arrived after we were half way through our mains. However, they were delicious and worth the wait!
One of the best Indian restaurants in Johannesburg. Exquisite authentic food with great flavour
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A Friday night, just dropped my sister at the airport... Dad and I alone for the weekend... We want Prawns!!!
Try finding some place that is not going to make us wait an hour before seating us, was no simple task... And in the back of my head I remember Classic India, that restaurant in Cedar Square that does not get that much attention as it is placed right behind the new Kong and across from the all busy Yamazaki.
I must admit I have heard mixed reviews some say best Indian food in Johannesburg, others say service poor will never go back.
My thoughts...
We got a prawn starter, to share that was marinated in the most Devine sauce with a bite, the prawns cooked perfect.
Our mains I had the chef speciality prawn curry, in a mild curry and WOW!!! It was delicious, the curry was huge there were enough prawns, not at all spot the prawn and win... It was a full bodied meal and the heat was just right, I may even try Medium next time. My dad also had a prawn curry and it was a little hotter than mine as he did order hot, but it was still amazing, and of course we couldn't finish it so we had lunch for the next days :)
The wine pricing is also extremely reasonable and they serve good wine, the service was good and our waiter very friendly, the manager also came and made sure everything was alright, which is always a nice touch.
Classic India exceeded my expectations.... And I got my prawns... :)
All in all I left tummy full and very happy.
My husband and I often pass The Classic Indian in Cedar Square and commented that we must make a stop at this elegant restaurant. After a movie one night we decided to get takeaways from them. The service was prompt and friendly, and the food was prepared very promptly – a big plus: fast take-aways that don’t sacrifice the quality of the meal. My medium paneer korma had a delicious flavour. My only complaint was that the sauce had a gelatinous texture. The butter naan was very good, and the dishes come with a small side of potato and a carrot and cucumber salad. The pricing was reasonable and I can recommend The Classic Indian for a hearty and prompt takeaway dinner(we still owe them a visit!).
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Went to the Cedar Square mall late on a Thursday night, hoping to catch the Champions League game of Madrid vs Galatasaray. Although the mall boasts of huge restaurants such as Co.fi and Cubana, which are open till late, we were merely intrigued by this Indian restaurant on the Upper Level because it was bustling with activity and we decided to give it a shot.
Sitting inside the smoking section which was empty and with a large LCD screen, we ordered a Pahari Chicken and Paneer Tikka for starters along with a couple of beers. The Pahari Chicken was almost perfect, the melt-in-your-mouth chicken tasted heavenly, but the Paneer Tikka could do with some improvement.
For the main course we ordered Chicken Do Pyaza (Hot) and Dhal Makhani (Hot - which turned out to be a mistake) and Butter Naan and Laccha Paratha. The chicken tasted ordinary, nothing great, but the Dhal Makhani was brilliant, although we should have gone with a 'mild' option rather than the 'hot' one as the extra spice killed the natural taste of the Dhal. The Laccha Paratha was very well done, a must-try for everyone.
To sum it up, it was a great evening with Madrid crushing Galatasaray 3-0 (not so much for my friend who is a Drogba fan), coupled along with some great Indian food.
Veg breyani is really yummy
Such a must on a fasting day!
Great tasting curry at great prices. Excellent service too. Recommend the Lamb Rogan Josh for a delicious option. Medium is rather spicy but really tasty so I recommend it
Great curry restaurant with friendly staff. Never a long wait to get food and always great value and one of the cheaper Indian restaurant I was the Fourways area.
Nice food and atmosphere with reasonable prices and it is my first time Indian restaurant gave me the mild spicy as I ordered.
Best India restaurant. Different but very tasty. Must try!
Classic India never disappoints. I enjoy their food a lot.
I'm trying to convince the managers to bring the sizzlers branch to Fourways as well. Anyone that has eaten at the branch in Boksburg will be able to vouch for the amazing yumminess that are the sizzlers platters 😁. Please management, at least try it out with our community here.
The only thing missing on the menu for me is soji and kheer 😍
Otherwise, a restaurant not to overlook.
Well priced Indian restaurant in Fourways. Food is well prepared and portions are generous. Excellent staff too. We will definitely return!
Hats off for the welcome and quick table preparation for guests, plus a snack of jeera poppadoms with chutneys complimentary, a lovely gesture. The Pani Puri was disappointing bland despite asking for hot, was distinctively without flavour. However the Chilli, Cheese Naans were made on special request, my Bengali Fish Curry was tasty, a tad sweet, the Dal Makani was good. Will return, attentive service, could have upsold on drinks...
I order from you guys at least 3 to 4 times a month ... My past 3 orders have been like this.. curry spilled everywhere and containers smashed together.. You use to wrap the containers in cling wrap, but now you seem not to care at all ..after this continuous issue, I'll never be supporting you guys again.
Update: thank you for going back to wrapping the orders, received my food in perfect condition
Absolutely amazing!! Best Indian in the area. Been there many times and never been disappointed. Authentic flavours, generous portions, well priced - what more could a curry lover need?!?! Cannot recommend enough. Thank you for your delicious food :)
The food was well cooked. The lamb malai korma was tender and prawn briyani was very tasty.
Price to quality ratio is unmatched.
I have never really chosen Indian food but thia restaurant and their incredible food makes me crave Indian all the time. Their Rogni Naan and Butter Chicken are my weakness.
Been going here for years - the absolute best Indian food. 10/10, would recommend
I tried the Classic India for the first time this weekend and was blown away! The best Paneer Makhani I've had as well as the greatest Punjabi Samoosas. The chili bites were not the normal chili bites I'm use to but still had amazing flavour. My new fav little Indian spot! I ordered through Mr D and when the food arrived it was still ridiculously hot which was great for a cold weekend! This will definitely be my weekly treat!
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