Motherland Spice

For some people Motherland Spice is part of the attraction to Saltcoats. Situated right by the bustling seaside on Bradshaw Street, this superb Indian and Nepalese restaurant has a reputation stretching far from the West Coast, as spice lovers and South Asian cuisine connoisseurs recognise Motherland Spice as the Scottish authority on two specialist dishes – lamb tawa and chicken tikka baja. These are among the most popular options at Motherland Spice, but with dozens and dozens of other options – Indian, Nepalese and western choices – you need to visit at least a few times to get a real taste of what they do. Vegetarians feel particularly at home here, with gorgeous dishes like tarka dal, almond- and cardamom-flavoured mughlai and chana aloo both meat-free and magnificent.