CHOWPATTY INDIAN RESTAURANT (Hot Plate) image

CHOWPATTY INDIAN RESTAURANT (Hot Plate)

Restaurant Indian restaurant

👍 The food is amazing, they use fresh ingredients and the service is great. Just needs a better washroom. Service was quick. People often mention Indian, good, Arusha, Good, restaurant, order, indian, Nice, nice, masala,


Address

Arusha, Tanzania

Contact

+255 673 989 845

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (623 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Indian (30) good (19) Arusha (12) Good (10) restaurant (9) order (8) indian (8) Nice (8) nice (8) masala (7)
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  • 5/5 Peter M. 4 years ago on Google
    So so good!! One of my favorite Indian food!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Osbert L. 1 year ago on Google
    The food is amazing, they use fresh ingredients and the service is great. Just needs a better washroom. Service was quick.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Michaella A. 2 years ago on Google
    The service was awful. We waited at least 1 hour to be served and they made a mistake on our order. They had not even grilled the chicken we ordered an hour ago. We actually cancelled that order. They were busy but did not let us know that the order was going to take time, we can wait but not in this way without a heads up and for so long. Instead while we waited, other people around us were served twice of the bbq that we too ordered. Other people were served like kings while we were blatantly ignored. There was no excuse from management or the chef. Only the waiter apologised. The rest entirely ignored us. It was clear our order was not made priority at all. We spoke to the waiter calmly and left. Utterly shocked and disappointed. As far as the food, it was decent. There are better indian food places in Arusha, I can assure you. For example: Amber restaurant, Bombay in Njiro and Lively Lady which is a mix of swahili, indian, bbq. Hot plate, we are surely never coming back and certainly telling our entourage about our experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mohamed M. 4 years ago on Google
    A good place in the heart of the city with affordable but high quality meals. Staff are also very helpful I forgot my phone there and they brought it to me I was very happy about this too
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Vandan S. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the worst Chicken Tikka Masala ever….. The Naan given was Burnt and Crispy….. The rice was not properly cooked and no salt added. The food was not good at all.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Peeyush K. 1 year ago on Google
    Value for money. Authentic Indian food. Nice portion serving . Indian chef. Highly recommended.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tej G. 1 year ago on Google
    First time going there. I had ice cream which was nice. Apparently the food there is really good. So next time I'm there I will need to try the food being cooked outside on the grille.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Rini Shakhina R. 1 year ago on Google
    Cafe located in Arusha town . Food is awful. The cups smells so foul , vessels weren’t tidy . Don’t try any kinda Indian food . Expect presentation nothing is good
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Hassan M. 3 years ago on Google
    Was good.

  • 5/5 Rowan I. 1 year ago on Google
    We ate here today with the paneer butter masala and masala dosa and it was amazing, affordable and friendly 👍

  • 5/5 Burhanuddin Y A. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious Indian and South Indian cuisine.. their masala dosa and idli are the best

  • 4/5 Vicente G. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent Indian restaurant. Wide variety of dishes. Good and quick service. Highly recommended. Only 4 star because takeaway boxes are charged 500tsh each.

  • 5/5 Julia K. 1 year ago on Google
    We showed up with 12 people without making a reservation during lunch time and it was no problem to host us. The food was incredible, some of the best Indian food we had. Really kind staff, super patient with us, didn’t get any order wrong though we ordered a million things. Highly recommend it, definitely one of the best places we ate at during our stay in Arusha 🙌✨👌

  • 5/5 Johan W. 3 years ago on Google
    Super

  • 3/5 Hamad A. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place

  • 5/5 Tapas r. 3 years ago on Google
    Best for indian food

  • 5/5 AMAZING AFRICA MAMA L. 3 years ago on Google
    A very hot ho hot plate, enjoyable place

  • 4/5 munir S. 3 years ago on Google
    Food is very tasty

  • 4/5 Fahari W. 4 years ago on Google
    Good and affordable food!

  • 5/5 tejay b. 4 years ago on Google
    Great Indian food

  • 3/5 Robert S. 4 years ago on Google
    Good and nice place

  • 5/5 Doktamathew 4 years ago on Google
    Good

  • 4/5 m30sc 2 years ago on Google
    Terrific place for town centre meets and dining. Variety of meals from vegan to vegetarian. Not sure of beef and mutton. I had a mix of fresh juice, sugarless and it was refreshing carrot and passion with cucumber. There's a Variety of snacks like samosas and gulab jamun, meals like dosa and jeers rice with paneer curries, fries and chicken. Your choice. I will upload images soon once I visit the place again.

  • 5/5 Fher T. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious and authentic Indian food

  • 5/5 Arad L. 4 years ago on Google
    My family was craving Indian food and we found wonderful indian food at Hot Plate. The prawn curry especially was delicious. The restaurant owner and the staff were very helpful and friendly. They even deliver to your hotel!

  • 5/5 Noa W. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good Indian food! Really enjoyed it

  • 5/5 Simon M. 2 years ago on Google
    Really happy to have found this authentic indian cuisine. Really tasty dosa like in south indian ! nothing to complain !

  • 3/5 Falgun B. 4 years ago on Google
    a small restaurant in the arusha city centre. with plenty of food options on their menu veg and non-veg and some dishes are nice some are pathetic to be honest. open for lunch and dinner.

  • 4/5 agnetta s. 1 year ago on Google
    I particularly enjoyed the garlic naan. The menu has a wide variety of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes to choose from. I must say that the food is prepared to truly satisfy the standard of the Indian cuisines. If you are vegan, make sure to insist what can't be included in your dish. Otherwise, you will find lots of cheese in it. I will be back.

  • 4/5 S M. 1 year ago on Google
    The food is reasonably priced and the quality is really good too. Went there for dinner the mains are big you can practically share whatever you order

  • 5/5 themmystocles j. 1 year ago on Google
    When you are in Arusha I recommend you come to eat healthy here 🔥

  • 5/5 Mattias P. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent quality food. Portions are large. I agree with many that this could well be the best Indian restaurant in Arusha. Service is impeccable and genuinely kind.

  • 5/5 Bill M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place for authentic and incredibly tasty Indian Curry. Best I've had in Arusha and much further afield. Watching the tandoori in action is great fun too. No alcohol sold or allowed on premises.

  • 3/5 r41nm4k3r _. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was good but seating area is limited. Open seating area not good at all. They don't serve beer or any alcoholic beverages.

  • 5/5 Nithin M. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely legit place. I had the best kheema dosa I have had in a really long time with nice spicy chutneys. My girlfriend had a really good paneer butter masala too. Compared to other Indian places in town, this is levels above. Cannot recommend this enough.

  • 4/5 Gopinath V. 8 months ago on Google
    Nice south and north Indian food selection. Tasty and fresh. Courteous staff.

  • 5/5 David H. 5 months ago on Google
    Everything was wonderful here, especially the bread and the specialty non alcoholic drinks.

  • 5/5 Kati 9 months ago on Google
    Amazing indian restaurant! I really recommend to try the paneer butter masala, it's very delicious. The portions are also very big (the paneer butter masala with rice was enough for two people). Therefore the price is also very good. We went here multiple times during our stay in Arusha.

  • 5/5 Elianshikira N. 6 years ago on Google
    Best place for Indian food.

  • 5/5 Joseph Nanyaro N. 3 years ago on Google
    Very good

  • 5/5 Levina L. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 5/5 Savaliya M. 3 years ago on Google
    Motherland taste

  • 4/5 Benn T G. 3 years ago on Google
    Tasty Indian foods. Good varieties of South Indian food also. Try Prawns Kizhi

  • 4/5 Barrett N. 3 years ago on Google
    Not the best Indian in the world, but probably the best Indian in Arusha (sorry Taj!). The prices are so cheap you can't blame if the food doesn't taste Khana Kazanna level.

  • 4/5 Henry M. 3 years ago on Google
    Good place for delicious indian food.

  • 4/5 Melina K. 3 years ago on Google
    Very authentic and rich flavors. Soft and tender butter chicken. Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Didier B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great Indian food. This is authentic so order only if you can handle your spice. They do have some local dishes on the menu as well.

  • 5/5 Sadik H. 3 years ago on Google
    Best Food-per price in all of Arusha.

  • 5/5 Geneviève H. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food !

  • 4/5 Kaushal s. 3 years ago on Google
    GOOD INDIAN TEST

  • 5/5 John J. 4 years ago on Google
    The best Indian cuisine in town! The place look basic but is very clean and well kept. Service is a bit slow but this is because every dish is prepared upon order. Staff is polite and efficient.

  • 5/5 Tobias K. 4 years ago on Google
    Authentic, delicious Indian food. Ended up eating here 3 times during my stay in Arusha. It's clean, staff is friendly and food preparation is really fast compared to East African standard.

  • 4/5 Mayur S. 3 years ago on Google
    Good delicious Indian food

  • 4/5 Hans S. 4 years ago on Google
    Good restaurant with amazing good food

  • 5/5 Zainab H. 3 years ago on Google
    Best n Delicious food in town!!

  • 5/5 ALEXIS P. 3 years ago on Google
    One of my favorites places to dinner in Arusha. Excellent food, tasty and cosy place. I'm will come again with out doubts!

  • 4/5 Wong Jie H. 5 years ago on Google
    Good food and wonderful staff! What a way to end our last day in Tanzania :D The naan was a little to bland for me, but the rest of the dishes were good.

  • 5/5 Ibrahim I. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice food

  • 5/5 Tekais P. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing food. I want to eat here everyday.

  • 4/5 Jon F. 4 years ago on Google
    Some very nice Indian dishes. The naan and related breads are a bit expensive. Service was good. You are shielded by bushes from the road so can sit outside.

  • 2/5 Salman A. 4 years ago on Google
    A very dingy place. Enviornmentaly poor.

  • 4/5 Tumain D. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice food

  • 5/5 Junaid K. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food. Quick service and located in town

  • 5/5 Pritesh M. 4 years ago on Google
    Its nice place for vegetarian food in Arusha

  • 3/5 Steve B. 4 years ago on Google
    Great Indians made food

  • 3/5 Honey J. 4 years ago on Google
    Quite okay .

  • 5/5 Bogdan D. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious Indian food for good price. Clean. Place hidden from the road by bushes and trees. Really cozy. Cheese doza is really great

  • 5/5 Elliot A. 4 years ago on Google
    Normally great food

  • 5/5 Nadine D. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice, authentic Indian restaurant with huge portions and very reasonable prices. We went there 3 times in row 😋. Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 adnan g. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice food

  • 5/5 Sajjad L. 3 years ago on Google
    Chilled place

  • 5/5 Augustus M. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice menus

  • 5/5 James M. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent Indian restaurant. My masala dosa was really good. The service is excellent here and they prices good. I would eat here all the time if I could!

  • 4/5 Naeem Y. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food.. Great prices. Cozy atmosphere

  • 5/5 Raghuveer S. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice food


Call +255 673 989 845 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ All you can eat
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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