Swagat Richmond

Walk up Hill Rise towards the town centre and you'll find Swagat tucked among the independent shops—the kind of neighbourhood spot that's been quietly doing its thing without needing Instagram hype. Inside, it's unfussy and warm, with the smell of tandoor hitting you straightaway. You're here for straightforward, well-executed North Indian food: the sort of place where regulars know exactly what they're ordering, and the kitchen respects that by not overcomplicating things. It's the kind of restaurant Richmond locals actually book tables at, rather than one they're dragging visitors to prove a point.