Comments on: Britannia Spice for an award winning curry

By: metso

metso — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 22:45:44 +0000

I wish I read a few more of the reviews before visiting this restaurant.
I found the staff, slightly unconcerned and impossible to attract their attention.

The food was ok, not terrible but certainly not something to be excited about.

I should have known the moment I asked the waiter if they served Lassi, as it didn’t appear listed on the menu….. No we don’t he answered..

What kind of indian restaurant doen’s serve Lassi?

I find it hard to believe this resataurant has a headline at the top of this page as ‘Award winning Curry’

Hardly Award winning Curry it should say.

By: ciran

ciran — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 10:28:43 +0000

Hellow readers

I love curry I been to INDIA 5 times so I know sort of Indian resonal cusin I been to many Indian restaurant in edinburgh but never got that taste I found at 9cellars restaurant on york place couple of week ago there was very good review in SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY by RICHAD BATH about 9cellars saying that there head chef PC THAKUR won best internatoinal indian chef of the year 2007 award so we booked table for 5 on sat 29 sap restaurant was full as we reached to our table I could smell same taste as I could smell in India during my visit I think I know where to go for dinner know Its worth to try
cheers

By: KEVIN SCOTT

KEVIN SCOTT — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:39:39 +0000

I agree with most of the postings here, being a regular to Edinburgh’s curry scene I would say Brit Spice is well overrated and overpriced too!

In my view there is no better than Khushis on Victoria Street for quality,price and service…

By: PaddyJ

PaddyJ — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 11:56:59 +0000

I have honestly no idea what the others are talking about.
I’ve eaten at Britannia Spice regularly for 7 years and will continue to do so. I’ve always found the staff friendly, efficient and attentive without being overbearing. They’re knowledgeable about what they’re serving.

As for the watery curry comment, you’ve obviously never had an authentic curry. They’re not all sugar-laden, overthickened bowls of goop. If the staff laughed at you, it’s out of character. I’ve always found the food to be well cooked, ingredients fresh and of good quality.
The food isn’t overly cheap, but not outrageous either for what you get. However, I will say that the takeout prices are a bit high. We’d get more takeouts if it was cheaper, as it is, it’s only another extra 10 quid or so to eat in.

I have no qualms about having a large family gathering, a small group of friends or a romantic dinner for 2 there.
As for whatever staffing problems there were, don’t let that deterr you.
I can’t recommend this place highly enough.
Well Done B.Spice! Keep it up!

By: Hungry Diner

Hungry Diner — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 15:02:00 +0000

Despite the fact this place was recently closed for several days due to hygiene issues and the fact that most of the staff were arrested as illegal aliens, I foolishly went there for a curry. What a hassle. The new staff barely spoke English and when the food arrived – chicken dish – the sauce was very watery.
The waiter attempted to tell me this was normal before taking the dish away for a replacement.
The dilemma came when he brought the dish back and his colleagues were looking at me and laughing. You’re probably thinking what I thought at this point?? No way am I paying to be made a laughing stock – plenty more Indian restaurants in Edinburgh.

By: Jon Scott

Jon Scott — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 20:09:00 +0000

The Cavalry Club on Athol place is the best curry in edinburgh

By: james

james — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 15:04:57 +0000

Found Britannia Spice very average, management were rather rude and money hungry. This weekend will order food over this site that was recommended by a friend. www.yhum.com You can order food online, heard great things about this service. Currently there are 2 restaurants you can do this with Eatalia’s and Silverbowl. Hopefully there will be some decent Indian restaurants added soon!

By: Beeble

Beeble — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 10:48:58 +0000

They are great self-publicists and average chefs at best. Been once - won’t be revisiting. As you say, they are many better ones.

Wonder how many other restaurants entered these competitions they’ve won and what the judging criteria were…

By: ehx

ehx — Sat, 23 Sep 2006 21:01:41 +0000

All the talk of its acolades etc, one is easy to forget they got raided by immigration just a couple of weeks ago… does this FACT affect their food? I don’t know - one should just not forget thought.