# Welcome Friends, Croydon — Reviews & Opening Hours > Welcome Friends — Takeout Restaurant in Croydon with a 4/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.1/5 from 116 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/croydon/restaurants/welcome-friends (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Takeout Restaurant # Welcome Friends Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=2661253928271673895&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Emma M](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/116219677630759465920) **In short:** Welcome Friends is a takeout restaurant in Croydon, rated 4.1 out of 5 from 116 Google reviews, with a 4/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 3 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Welcome Friends Welcome Friends operates as a takeout restaurant on Lower Addiscombe Road in Croydon. The menu centres on curries, where the sauce is noted for its distinctive flavour. Portions are substantial and pricing is moderate. The establishment holds a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 and accepts bookings. Some customers report inconsistency in the food quality across visits. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Welcome Friends's own website](https://welcomefriendschinesetakeawaycroydon.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 5:00 – 11:30 PM **Tuesday** 5:00 – 11:30 PM **Wednesday** 5:00 – 11:30 PM **Thursday** 5:00 – 11:30 PM **Friday** 5:00 – 11:30 PM **Saturday** 3:00 – 11:30 PM **Sunday** 3:00 – 11:00 PM ## What's nearby - Streets Ahead Estate Agents next door - Larchwood Pharmacy, Weight loss and Travel Clinic next door - Sainsbury's Local 150m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this restaurant's flavorful and tasty food, including unique curry sauce, with generous portions and reasonable prices. They also highlight the great service and friendly staff. Some reviews mention the food can be inconsistent. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.1 / 5 (116 reviews) **Dogs allowed** No **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 4 out of 5 – Good **Destination** Croydon Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/4849). [More restaurants in Croydon](https://staycation.co.uk/croydon/restaurants) ★ 4.1 (116 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £10 – £20 [Visit official website](https://welcomefriendschinesetakeawaycroydon.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [020 8656 9981](tel:02086569981) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Croydon **Plus Code** 9C3X9WHG+XG ### 🏨 Places to stay near Croydon Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DCroydon%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/croydon/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/croydon/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Welcome Friends? Welcome Friends is open Mon–Fri 5pm–11:30pm; Sat 3pm–11:30pm; Sun 3pm–11pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Welcome Friends any good? Welcome Friends is rated 4.1 out of 5 from 116 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5. ### Is Welcome Friends dog-friendly? No, Google lists Welcome Friends as not allowing dogs. ### Is Welcome Friends good for children? Yes, Welcome Friends is listed as good for children. ### Can you book a table at Welcome Friends? Yes, Welcome Friends takes reservations. ### How do I contact Welcome Friends? 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