Spice Mahal

Very much as described by described previous reviewer. Been here for sit down meals and take away and yes, the food is very good. The restaurant itself is not inspiring but is good Indian décor, functional and homely. Then again the price is very respectable. Staff are very friendly and service is prompt. The place is very popular over the weekend so book early. I have had slightly better food or grander surroundings but this was invariably at a much higher price. Overall its very good value for money — it is one of the best curry house in the area. Well worth a visit.

Literally the best curry house I have ever been to. This is the curry house that all other curry houses have to live up to. Very very odd location i’ll admit. My mum heard about this place through word of mouth when she moved to her little village on the Bristol/​Gloucestershire borders.
We usually chance it and rock up without making a reservation. However, when we get there, it’s usually pretty busy so on Friday/​Saturday nights, booking may be advisable.
The staff are all incredibly nice and friendly. Service is efficient, and the staff are happy to make recommendations if you can’t decide on what to have from the pretty substantial menu.
I’ve tried all sorts from the starters and mains and i’ve never ever been disappointed. Portions are a good size, the quality is very good, and the ratio of sauce to meat in the main dishes is perfect (ie. not a pathetic fatty bit of lamb swimming in a pool of sauce).
Even the drinks menu is better than most curry houses (and because we’re in the west country, they even offer a decent cider).
I’m often unable to finish (eyes bigger than my belly as my parents always used to say) and the staff are happy to package up your leftovers and give you a doggy bag. And if you can’t be bothered to go out and stay out, order a take-​away. They don’t deliver mind you, but there is a 10% discount on take-​aways. And the quality doesn’t suffer just because they’re not around to witness you eating it.
Literally cannot recommend this place enough. Worth getting out the sat nav to find it.