Nafisa’s in Braintree is an evening-led Indian takeaway on Rayne Road that’s built for convenient collection and delivery, with online ordering, clear set deals, and a menu that covers the familiar curry-night favourites alongside a few house specials.

If you want an Indian that fits neatly into the week without needing a big plan, Nafisa’s is set up exactly for that. It’s the sort of place you keep in your rotation because it’s easy to order from, it opens in the late afternoon, and it stays open late enough to work for after-work dinners, weekend treats, or those “let’s just order in” nights when cooking feels like effort. The address shown online is 9 Rayne Road, Braintree, CM7 2QA, with a direct phone number for queries or orders.

The experience is very much takeaway-first. The website flow is built around ordering online, choosing collection or delivery, and checking out with the payment method that suits you. Dine-in seating is not stated, so it’s best to think of Nafisa’s as a takeaway and delivery option rather than a sit-down restaurant, unless you’ve confirmed otherwise.

Menu-wise, it reads like a classic UK Indian takeaway selection with a bit of extra range. You’ll see the usual building blocks that make ordering easy for mixed households and groups, including categories that point towards:

Starters and sharers for the start of the meal

Tandoori-style dishes for smoky, grilled flavour

Biryani options when you want an all-in-one rice dish

Balti and karahi style dishes for those deeper, spiced sauces

Chef recommendations, manager’s choices and house specials when you fancy something beyond the standard order

A nice practical detail is that the menu encourages a proper “table spread” approach. There are papadoms and chutneys listed, which is often the simplest way to make a takeaway night feel like an occasion. It’s also the kind of opening that works well if you’re ordering for a group and want something on the table while everyone dishes up.

If you’re trying to decide what to order without scrolling for ages, the easiest approach is to build it in layers and aim for contrast.

For a first order for two:

Start with papadoms and chutneys if you like nibbly bits while you’re plating up

Pick one grilled or tandoori-style option to bring that smoky char into the mix

Choose two mains that aren’t the same style, for example one creamy comfort option and one bolder, spicier sauce

Add one rice and one bread to share so the meal feels complete without over-ordering

For a family order:

Keep one main very “safe” for everyone, then add one more adventurous dish for the spice-lovers

Add a rice that everyone will eat, then one extra side or starter to make it feel generous

If you’re ordering for kids or lighter eaters, biryani-style dishes can be an easy win because they feel filling without needing lots of extras

If you like trying the more distinctive menu items, the online ordering pages show some specials that sit outside the most basic curry-house routine, including king prawns butterfly prepared with garlic, and a house chicken dish described as sweet-and-sour style. Those kinds of options are good to add alongside one classic main, because you still get the comfort of a familiar order, but you also get something different to compare it with.

Dietary options are best handled carefully here because full dietary and allergen detail is not clearly stated across the pages shown. Vegetarian options: Not stated. Vegan options: Not stated. Gluten-free options: Not stated. Allergen information: Not stated. If you have allergies or strict dietary needs, the sensible move is to call before ordering and confirm what’s suitable.

On the practical side, Nafisa’s promotes online-order savings. Offers shown online include a discount on collection and delivery orders over a set spend, with one offer statement specifying 20 percent off when the food total is £20 or more and noting that it applies on Friday and Saturday. Because offer wording can vary depending on which page you land on, it’s worth checking the offer text at checkout when you place your order so you know exactly what’s being applied.

Opening hours shown online are evening-based every day, but the exact closing time varies by source. One set of hours lists Monday to Sunday as 4:30pm to 10:30pm, and another shows 4:00pm to 10:45pm daily. If you’re ordering close to closing time, it’s worth using the live ordering page timing as the final reference.

Overall, Nafisa’s is a solid, practical choice in Braintree when you want an Indian takeaway that’s easy to order from and flexible enough for everything from a simple two-main dinner to a bigger group spread. If you build your order with a mix of starters, one grilled element, and two contrasting mains, you’ll get the best of what a local Indian takeaway night is meant to be.

Food Types: Takeaway/Delivery; Indian

Dining Type: Takeaway; Delivery

Area: Braintree, Braintree