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City Spice in Brick Lane is an incredible Indian restaurant that I would highly recommend to anyone. The food is authentic, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The restaurant has a warm and inviting atmosphere and the staff is always friendly and accommodating. One dish that I particularly loved was the vegan thali. It was a platter of various vegetarian dishes served with rice and bread, and it was simply amazing. The flavors were diverse and perfectly balanced, making it a delightful culinary experience. Overall, City Spice is a must-visit for anyone looking for delicious Indian food, and the vegan thali is a must-try for all vegan food lovers. I can't wait to go back and try more of their amazing dishes!
City Spice is a great Indian restaurant that offers authentic and delicious cuisine. The food is flavorful and healthy, and the restaurant itself has a warm and inviting atmosphere. One of my favorite dishes is the meat thali, which is a platter of different meats served with rice, naan bread, and a variety of tasty sauces. Overall, I highly recommend City Spice for anyone looking for an amazing Indian dining experience.
Very much enjoyed dinner at City Spice. The portions are a good size and we probably did over order for just 2 people. The flavours are amazing, just the right level of spice for us. The lamb chop was very tender and juicy. The Chicken Tikka masala was the highlight! Amazing service as they did take care to check over the ingredient list as we did have one food allergy item. Overall excellence
City Spice is a great Indian restaurant that offers delicious and authentic Indian cuisine. One of my favorite vegetarian dishes there is called Shobji Garlic, which is made with fresh vegetables sautéed in garlic sauce. The dish is flavorful and healthy, and it definitely satisfies my cravings for Indian food. City Spice also has a great selection of appetizers, curries, and bread so I can always find something new to try. The atmosphere of the restaurant is cozy and inviting, and the staff is friendly and helpful. I highly recommend City Spice for anyone looking for a good Indian meal.
City Spice is a fantastic family-run restaurant that serves up delicious and authentic Indian cuisine. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the staff is always friendly and attentive. One dish that I particularly enjoy is the Meat Thali, which is a combination platter of various meats cooked in traditional Indian spices. It's a great way to try a little bit of everything and it's always cooked to perfection. The flavors are bold and delicious and I love how they change with each bite. I highly recommend City Spice to anyone looking for a great meal and a great experience.
I recently visited City Spice, an Indian restaurant located in Brick Lane, and I have to say it was an exceptional dining experience. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the service was top-notch. But most importantly, the food was absolutely delicious! I am particularly impressed with their vegetarian dish called Dal Begun Gatta, which I highly recommend. It was a perfect blend of flavors and spices, and the texture was just right. The dish was hearty and satisfying, making it the perfect comfort food. One of the standout dishes for me was their Tandoori chicken. It was cooked to perfection and was incredibly flavorful. The chicken was juicy and tender, and the marinade was absolutely delicious. The restaurant also had a great selection of breads, including naan, which was hot and fluffy and went perfectly with the curries. Overall, I have to say that City Spice is one of the best Indian restaurants I have ever had the pleasure of dining at. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere was perfect. If you are looking for delicious Indian food in Brick Lane, I highly recommend checking out City Spice.
I recently had the pleasure of dining at a City Spice, it exceeded all of my expectations. The restaurant, which is a family-owned business, boasts a menu full of delicious and authentic dishes. One of my personal favorites was the Sobji Garlic, a vegetarian dish made with fresh vegetables and a flavorful garlic sauce. It was absolutely delicious and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a tasty and healthy meal. In addition to the food, the service was top-notch. Our waiter, Mon, was attentive and friendly, making sure that our dining experience was enjoyable from start to finish. He was also knowledgeable about the menu and was able to recommend dishes that matched our taste preferences. Overall, I had an excellent experience at this Indian restaurant and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a delicious and authentic meal. The Sobji Garlic is a must-try dish, and the family-owned atmosphere and friendly service make for a comfortable and enjoyable dining experience.
I recently dined at City Spice and was thoroughly impressed with my experience. The food was absolutely delicious, and I particularly enjoyed the Vegan Thali dish. This dish was a combination of different vegan dishes, including lentils, vegetables, and rice. It was so flavorful and satisfying, and I was impressed by the restaurant's ability to cater to vegan diners. In addition to the great food, the service was also top-notch. Our waiter, Rez, was extremely friendly and attentive. He was able to recommend dishes based on our preferences and made sure we were comfortable throughout our meal. He even checked in with us to make sure everything was to our liking. Overall, I highly recommend this Indian restaurant for anyone looking for delicious, authentic Indian food. The Vegan Thali dish is a must-try, and Rez is an excellent waiter who truly made our dining experience enjoyable. I will definitely be back to try more dishes!
This new restaurant is totally amazing, from the food to the service, we absolutely loved it. Everything we ate on the menu was outstanding. We will be back!
Great experience, all round excellence from the team at City Spice. From both the food aspect and service
A friend recommended us this place and I’m very happy he did. Best Indian food I’ve had outside of India (and it made me wonder… maybe in India too?). Polite waiters who patiently explain the dishes served and good wine menu too. It’s not on the cheaper end, but you really get your money’s worth.
Had a wonderful visit to City Spice. First of all, the food was so good. A good price for the portion sizes and every penny was worth it. Highlights definitely being the Gunpowder Chicken and Murg Mossala The staff and service were on point. Every need we could have had was met and nothing seemed to be a problem. They Gave us good recommendations and even helped to organize a dessert for my partner's birthday. Will definitely be back to try the menu items we didn't get to try this time around!
My first visit (with my family) to City Spice in Brick Lane. A family restaurant but absolutely fantastic food. Side dishes and mains – we had six between the four of us. All the dishes we had were really outstanding. Great flavours and great service too.
I can’t fault City Spice's level of service or the quality of their food. The waiter was incredibly attentive and polite, offering to talk through the entirety of the menu and help us feel comfortable navigating the menu which contained a wide variety of food for us to try. He also had helpful advice on the portions of the food and the ingredients and flavours of each dish. I just didn’t want the meal to end it was so good. You really can’t find any other place like City Spice in London . Book ahead to avoid disappointment, as it will be packed with people enjoying their scrumptious food! I am definitely looking forward to the next time I eat here.
Came here with my partner for our anniversary and had been wanting to visit for ages. We were both greeted by super friendly staff, a nicely scented foyer (doesn’t sound like a huge deal but when it’s nice, it’s nice) and two vegan menus! We had the chaat, palani potatoes, chole achar, and roti. It was all beautifully seasoned, fresh, and had a gorgeous diversity of textures, colours, tanginess, sweetness, mild spice. The menus are beautiful and well in keeping with the live jazz band theme. The building itself is stunning and the atmosphere was lovely - what a lovely restaurant.
Wow , stunning place , busy , atmospheric , bustling , amazing staff , awesome food . I chose chilli chicken , it was hot , and very tasty , i then had Ruby Chicken with garlic naan , both choices were awesome . No downside to this place , 100% praise from me .
If you like Indian food, (who doesn't) and you are in London, don't miss a visit to City Spice. It is undeniably one of the best Indian restaurants in the city. The food was outstanding, we tried the Chefs special 'Lamb Shank' and also the Biriyani from the presentation to the last grain of rice, it was super delicious. The plate came with the lamb shank bone sticking out and the biryani covered in a covering made of wheat flour, and as the waiter unrolled the covering (a presentation in itself), the delicious aroma of the biryani wafted out and made you salivate and ready to dig in. The meat just dropped off the bone, and the delicate spicy of the biryani made you want to dig in for more. We tried some kebabs which were melt in your mouth and the mango kulfi sealed the experience. The atmosphere in the restaurant is lively, service very good - all in all a truly wonderful experience. It was a weekday evening, but the restaurant was packed with people waiting for a table at the bar, so, get there early or reserve a table Make sure to visit City Spice!
My girlfriend and I stood outside City Spice desperately trying to read the menu affixed to the shop window; through the drunken glaze frosted over my eyeballs I could make out what sounded like great dishes and presumed that there'd be a Cobra waiting for me inside somewhere. The decision to enter the restaurant however was made for us by an elderly Australian couple who noticed in our faces what must have looked like reticence but was in fact boozy apathy. 'It's the best restaurant on Brick Lane and we've been coming for twenty years,' they beamed. We went in. We had to stand and wait for a table because they were so busy but we were glad to get out of the cold anyway. The manager was very kind and gifted us (and many other waiting diners) a Cobra (etc.) while we waited. He was in manic mode trying to clear tables but his approach was calm and kind as photos of him and the various celebs he'd fed floated on a TV screen behind his head. Was it worth the fifteen minute wait? Yeah. Huge menu with everything you'd hope for on it and loads more to entice you from your curry-comfort zone (we've all got one). My basic girlfriend didn't have a korma which made for a nice change. I enjoyed my Chef Special (can't remember which one) immensely and I shall def be coming back. All up, with poppadoms, naans, rices, drinks and assorted Bhaji satellites, these two Balti bandits were more than satisfied for about £60. Good date night and would be class for larger groups. Big handshake and a smile from the boss man as we walked back into the night.
Gordon Bennett this was a blindly good curry house for a ruby murray. Chicken Balti all the way City Spice!
Genuinely the best ruby murray on Brick Lane. Enjoyed my time there, staff were pleasant and they got a banging Butter Chicken!
Fantastic food! Booked a table as I was staying in Shoreditch for a while. Really glad I picked this restaurant
The food was nice and a quick service was provided
Food is good, service as well. Unfortunately, the lighting in the ground floor is not very nice and due to the door being open all the time it was also quite chilly. Apart from that, I would recommend.
Cold food, rude manager, cramped dark interior. It's better to try one of the other curry houses on bricklane
Amazing good with a great vegan menu! Lots of options
Nice food, good staff. One of the better places on Brick Lane
Food was fine, can't say it was any better than a standard Indian restaurant. But they really rush you. Dishes arrive fast and are taken away the moment you put your fork down They don't even ask if you want dessert or coffee. The bill arrives before to ask for it, then you're turfed out. Okay food but the place is just a conveyor belt Go if you are in a rush. Don't go if you like to relax and enjoy a meal
Greasy food rude staff. Unpleasant experience.. go with the street food looks much better. The waiter actually pulled a spoon out of my 8year olds hand. I am bit flabbergasted. Overpriced below average food.
The dishes were perfectly seasoned and retained a full spectrum of flavors. Best service, best people, best flavors.They're hospitality just stands out. Highly recommended !!
We called to let them know we would be arriving a little late, once we arrived we were more than surprised. The outside makes you wonder what the food will be like but once you walk in it’s a completely different look. The food was amazing. I like my food spicy bad they were happy to accommodate my taste buds. I will definitely be returning soon.
Food was very good,only slight annoyance only wine served by the glass was house not great and wine glasses were very retro ,which did make me smile ,but that was my only gripe and it's all about the food when having a curry,and could not find any fault with that
Service was great, food very tasty but it was a bit cold due to the door being open quite regularly - will definitely try again but in the down stair restaurant.
Fantastic Indian restaurant based in London. One of the best restaurant I've been in to in london. Lover staff and Great meal. I will surely recommend.
Good indian restaurant, had a good meal here. Not quite up to expectation for all the hype, we were expecting to be blown away as had seen its various awards and it was good food but not groundbreaking. Would go again but wouldn't make a special trip again, would probably try one of many close by indians first. Service wasn't particuarly friendly either.
The food was on point, the price was perfect and the whole experience itself was loveky. I would recommend it to anyone to try it
Fantastic curry with quite excellent service. Would highly recommend. We were staying round the corner, walked passed and booked straight away - glad we did. Lovely meal!
Nice food and reasonable prices, the service could have been friendlier. Chicken tikka balti was great!! Good selection of sauces. Quick and delicious - I'll definitely coming back!