Spice Quarter - Cardiff

The service was outstanding, the food was delicious, and it was an excellent value for the price.

The food at this restaurant is top-notch, not oily, and the naan breads are just the right size. The ambiance is nice, and the service is outstanding, especially during sporting events. The wine glasses are elegant, and they offer a good variety of wines. However, the menu is somewhat limited with only a few main dishes to choose from, and the bathrooms were not clean and had flushing issues. This is an area that definitely needs improvement as it detracted from an otherwise pleasant dining experience.

We visited the Spice Quarter on November 5th, during a busy match day. Despite anticipating the crowd, we were disappointed by the food quality. We opted for the Celebration Menu, which included all starters and one main dish with rice and naan for £31.99 - a price that did not match the underwhelming dishes we received. Our four starters were cold and unappetizing, while the main courses (Translucent King Prawn Jalfrezi and Chicken Tikka Masala) had nearly identical sauces, with the Jalfrezi containing added chilli powder and raw vegetables. Furthermore, we were surprised to find that desserts required an additional cost and took a long time to be served. Overall, the experience was a waste of money and we have no intention of returning to the restaurant.

I had booked a table for lunch on a Saturday, but unfortunately my partner fell ill and could not join me. The restaurant was empty and I was the only guest for over 40-50 minutes, so there was not much ambiance. However, the tables were set beautifully and there was plenty of space. The menu was a bit different from other Indian restaurants, which I appreciated. The food was excellent - delicious, well-cooked, and very satisfying. My starter, the Murg Trio (chicken cooked in 3 different ways), was particularly tasty. For my main course, I had the prawn coconut curry with coconut rice, which was also delicious. The tiger prawn tails were still on, making it a bit tricky to eat, but they were so flavorful. I also tried the Garama Masala brûlée for dessert, which was a nice way to end the meal. With poppadoms, coffee, and a couple of glasses of wine, the bill came to £45, which I thought was great value for such a fantastic meal. I will definitely be coming back here again!

Small variety and the portions were small and expensive