Indian Restaurant Near Delft - Chopras in Den Haag, 15 Minutes Away
Authentic North Indian food, fully halal certified, 4.9 stars from 800+ reviews. Leyweg 986, Den Haag - directly accessible from Delft via the A13.
From Delft to Leyweg
Delft and Den Haag share a continuous urban footprint. The municipal boundary runs through built-up streets, not open countryside. Chopras Indian Restaurant at Leyweg 986 sits approximately 15 minutes from central Delft by car via the A13, and most routes bypass Den Haag city centre entirely.
Paid parking is available in the Leyweg area. Tram line 2 stops at Leyweg, a short walk from the entrance, making Chopras straightforward to reach without a car as well.
By public transport, the journey from Delft station takes 20 to 25 minutes via tram or bus connections through Den Haag Centraal to the Leyweg stop. For TU Delft students and staff without a car, this is a straightforward evening out. Browse the full 143-dish menu before you leave so you arrive knowing exactly what you want.
Why Delft Residents Choose Chopras
The 4.9-star Google rating across 800+ verified reviews is the number that matters most to anyone comparing options. High ratings with low review counts are common and easy to achieve. 800+ reviews at 4.9 stars means a sustained standard across hundreds of separate evenings, not a lucky streak.
The kitchen runs on a specific discipline. Spices are sourced directly from India and ground fresh every morning before service opens. The volatile aromatic compounds in cumin, cardamom, and coriander begin evaporating within hours of grinding. Pre-mixed blends from suppliers are the shortcut most restaurants take. Chopras does not.
The tandoor clay oven at Leyweg reaches 400 degrees Celsius. That temperature gives naan bread its charred edges and tandoori dishes their smoky exterior crust. No conventional oven replicates this. It is the physical fact behind the taste difference, and it is exactly what Delft visitors describe in their reviews.
Fully Halal. No Exceptions.
Chopras Indian Restaurant is fully halal certified. That statement covers the entire kitchen, every supplier, and every dish across the 143-item menu. There is no halal section alongside a non-halal section. There is no cross-contamination risk because no non-halal meat is present anywhere on the premises.
For TU Delft's large international Muslim student community and for South Holland families who drive past other restaurants to find confirmed halal, this is the decisive factor. Not a nice-to-have. A prerequisite. Read the full halal certification details for complete information on our sourcing and verification.
What Delft Visitors Order First
Visitors from Delft order biryani at above-average rates. The saffron basmati rice and fresh-ground spices at Chopras represent exactly the gap between restaurant biryani and what most home kitchens can produce. The quality is immediately apparent and consistently repeatable.
The street food section draws TU Delft's international community in particularly strong numbers. Pani puri, chaat, and samosa are dishes that carry genuine nostalgia for South Asian visitors. Finding authentic versions outside of a South Asian home kitchen is genuinely rare in this region.
Butter chicken remains the entry point for most Dutch guests visiting Chopras for the first time from Delft. The richness of the tomato and cream sauce, made with fresh-ground masala rather than a jarred base, sets an immediate benchmark for what Indian food can be.
Is There a Good Indian Restaurant Near Delft?
Yes. Chopras Indian Restaurant at Leyweg 986, Den Haag is 15 minutes from central Delft via the A13. Rated 4.9 stars from 800+ Google reviews and fully halal certified, Chopras serves a 143-dish North Indian menu including biryani, tandoori, and Indo Chinese dishes. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 16:30 to 22:30. Paid parking is available in the Leyweg area. Reserve a table or call +31 6 30645930.
Getting Here from Delft
Distance
Approximately 15 minutes by car from central Delft via the A13. The route bypasses Den Haag city centre entirely.
Public Transport
Tram and bus connections from Delft via Den Haag Centraal to Leyweg - approximately 25 minutes.
By Tram
Tram line 2 stops at Leyweg, a short walk from the entrance. Paid parking also available nearby.
Opening Hours
Tuesday to Sunday: 16:30 to 22:30. Closed Monday.