Lisburn is a little off the beaten track as far as we go really, so it was a pretty impromptu…read morevisit, we'd chatted to some friends who live close by and they made it sound pretty good. We took the kids, an option made easier by a decent kids menu made up of kids faves and some kid friendly versions of popular Indian dishes. So that was great as otherwise we'd never have been able to enjoy our meal with our fussy 6 year old complaining. We also had the 8 month old with us too. From the start the staff were beyond helpful and friendly, we arrived shortly before the proper opening time but they didn't let that worry them and told us to come in out of the rain and get warm and comfortable while having a look at the menu, which we did. We ordered quickly and were seen to very attentively. Staff were very helpful in bringing over the high chair for the baby and making sure we had a bowl of hot water to heat up his food etc. They also made something of a fuss over him throughout our whole visit, talking to him and helping keep him entertained which he (and we) appreciated very much, they could not have been more child friendly, this top notch level of service was maintained throughout the entire meal. So the staff get top marks. The food also held up a high standard. The menu was extensive and should have pretty much everyone's favourite dishes on there and at what you would typically expect to pay. We got a mixed starter platter that was great, it was a good size and both the meat and veg portions of the platter were good. The price seemed a little high on the menu for a starter but the quantity and quality in the end justified that quite well. The mains were also very good, my Jalfreizi was hot (without letting the spice overwhelm the flavour) and a good sized portion. My wife also enjoyed hers. We both got chicken variants as there was a £5 additional charge to any of the main dishes should you choose them to come with king prawns which I thought was a bit on the high side. All in all as a venue this place was great, the staff were excellent, the surroundings very pleasant and comfortable and the food (although not quite vying for my favourite Indian restaurant) was very enjoyable. All in all we'll definitely be back to try a few more dishes next time we're in the area.

It was our first time here and we enjoyed it overall. It's located upstairs at one end of the…read morecentre of this city with street parking nearby. We arrived early teatime (8 March 22). It was busy for a Tuesday night. It was cosy warm inside too in contrast to a bitterly cold, dank evening outside. The welcome was friendly and the staff were thoroughly delightful and attentive throughout our stay. I opted for prawn puri with delicious puri breads. The portion of prawns was decent and the curry was only alright. 2 stars. The 5 star breads (see photos) were dainty, made from wholewheat, and not at all oily. The six served up were a first for me and probably equate to what is usually served - one piece-plate sized and usually oily bread. The menu didn't offer king prawn puri. I suppose I just should have asked. Another of our party got the lamb seekh kebab and liked it - it was a good portion. I had the muttar paneer (no artificial colour no sugar) main with peshwari nan 3 and 4 star respectively. So my sugar kick came from the peshwari nan. Both good tasting especially the cheese but the main portions were a bit smaller than I get in the places I usually frequent in Glengormley and Belfast. I also had pilau rice and disliked it very much as it didn't taste good to me. The others got fried rice with bits of vegetables in that seemed better. My rice was basmati for sure and perfectly cooked but nothing like I've had before over 40 years. It may well be popular in Lisburn but I wouldn't order it again and I just can't put my finger on why not. One of the party got korma the other a chicken tikka masala and both were over adulterated with sugar but the artificial red and yellow colours in them are a real turn off for me. Just to go off on a tangent - M&S sell a tikka masala with no artificial food colour added for £5. It serves two. They call it best ever. I add two teaspoons of brown sugar and two tablespoons of double cream to it when it's cooked and it knocks the socks of most Indian takeaways at a quarter of the price. So back to Spice: it was high end pricing for sit in so 3 star value for money. With these prices the food should be faultless, free from artificial colour and a good portion of meat to sauce. So it's a good 3 star on food/portion size against cost. With ever rising prices and inflation all round, price point will likely make the difference to survival for many places this year and quality will count. If it was just on friendly service and comfort it would be 5 star. I had hoped it would be better as it's closer to home for us but I'm afraid it's still Glengormley first (Indian Ocean) and Belfast second (Bengal Brasserie).

DATE OF VISIT: Tuesday 24 May 2016…read more MENU: Indie Spice have superb menus including sit in, lunch, takeaway and pre-theatre with a full range of Indian dishes available. Vegetarian options are extensive. FOOD: Fresh, delicious and in large filling portions. Had poppadoms and dips for starter, matter paneer main, and sides of pilau rice, roti bread, mildly spiced mixed vegetables and bringal aubergines. Food was fantastic. There's a small selection of ice cream based desserts. DRINK: Fully licensed, selling wine, spirits and beer. Sauvignon Blanc at circa £14 was excellent. The complimentary Baileys Irish Cream and Sambucca liqueurs were a lovely touch. COST: Very reasonable, our bill was around £45 for 2 people. Given that this included poppadoms, one main, two vegetable sides, rice, bread, one dessert and a bottle of wine we thought this pretty good value for money. SERVICE: Lovely as we felt well looked after but not rushed. RESTAURANT DECOR/ AMBIENCE: Clean, comfortable and modern with vibrant purple and rich pink colours. Vibe was mellow and relaxed. Indie Spice seemed very quiet when we arrived early at 5pm on a Tuesday but filled up quickly over the next couple of hours. IN SUMMARY: Excellent Indian restaurant to which I shall return so I can try the pre-theatre and lunch menus. Would be perfect for a meal before going to see a play at the nearby Lyric theatre.

Indie Spice on the Stranmillis Road is the first of the three Indie restaurants in Ireland, all of…read morewhich are owned by one man, Tariq Salahuddin, who moved to Ireland in 1982. This is the only one I have been to, but as far as I know they are all quite uniform so it shouldn't be to much of a problem! The décor is quite modern, lots of use of colour in the terms of fixtures and fittings which takes the harshness off the heavy steal chairs and dark leather padded booth seats. I'd heard a lot of mixed opinions on this place. Some people thought it was the greatest of all Indian restaurants, whilst others have declared war on it, trying their best to make sure no one has to experience what they thought was an all together rubbish night. Deciding to make up my own mind, I went one evening with an old girlfriend of mine to see what Indie had to offer. As I've mentioned before the décor is fantastic, cannot fault it. The décor was all but important by the end of the meal. In terms of price, most Indians are quite expensive in Belfast, but Indie takes it to a whole new level with the menu dividing and pricing everything, by the time you've constructed your meal from the massive selection available, the hopes of a movie afterwards becomes a prospect that could lead to financial ruin! The food was quite nice. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal and so did my company. We did however have a problem with the staff. They weren't particularly rude or unhelpful with our orders, but our seats were quite near to the register. A quieter moments, they would gather round the till and scream and shout to each other. They weren't doing this to annoy me (I hope!) but having 5/6 people standing right over you whilst your trying to enjoy the meal you made after carefully studying the mammoth menu was a little irritating. The food is really nice, so take advantage of their takeaway facilities and enjoy in front of East Enders instead of sitting in the restaurant listening to the staff spoil the plot!

Not just the best Indian food in Belfast but the best Indian food I've ever had! We were…read moreimmediately sat and had very quick service. The food was so flavorful and very well priced. I wish I could take it home with me to the states!

I've known the Archana since the late 90s but really started going in the early 2000s after…read morevisiting their market stall several times. Archana has the greatest vegetarian range that I have ever seen on an Indian menu and quite possibly the greatest vegetarian range of restaurants in Belfast in general. The vegetarian selection is even sub-categorised into potato dishes, pulse dishes etc. Favourites of mine would include Burta (aubergine) and Raj Mah (red kidney beans). On my most recent visit, I had the Dal Chilli. Sometimes I have meat but the veggy options are too interesting for the enquiring omnivore to ignore!

Met a couple of Belfast friends at their favorite local Indian spot for dinner here & could not…read morehave been happier with the service, food, & the atmosphere. I got a spicy curry dish, some somosas, & a cobra beer. It was the perfect pairing. Staff were great & did not care that our larger party spent a good amount of time here enjoying each other & the food. Looks like an unassuming little place from the street but is moody & well decorated inside. I'll be going back next time i visit Belfast for sure!

Visiting family in Belfast. Booked Sunday lunch for 5, confirmed the day before, got a message on…read morethe morning to confirm the booking (again) and that they would give away our table if we were more than 15 minutes late. Arrived at the booked time and the restaurant was closed. Called on the phone but no answer. Went to another great restaurant on the Lisburn Road. Not sure what is going on but disappointing.

I love my food and I especially love my Indian food. The Jharna was a recent treat for me when, on…read morea whim, a friend suggested we go one Friday night. We had a few jars in Ryans before hand then headed in and I was very ready to eat. Thankfully the service was efficient and we soon had our poppadums and chutney/yogurt dips - one of my favourite things about Indian cuisine. The staff in Indian restaurants are always so friendly - far nicer than other restaurants I find. The staff in Jharna are no different - they really looked after us. My Chicken Tikka was tender and tasty and my friends korma was just right for her tastes - not too sweet! We each had rice and a naan, some drinks as well yet the bill was far from shocking - it was a bargain at just under 40 quid! I will definitely be back - the sign outside is very bright and vibrant and i feel that the food is also that way! Yummy!

I think the meal contained within this review occured on an off day because if this was the norm…read morefor this restaurant, then I do not understand how they can afford to stay open. Having went here for a spot of dinner before a night on the booze (as pretty much all of my nights end up) and when we came in the place was very quiet. It was a sunny day so I don't know if people tend to avoid spicy restaurants on sunny days but it seemed this way to me. The staff were very happy to see us which made me think they'd not been particularly busy. The food was brought out to us very quickly but my brother's biriyiana (excuse the spelling) wasn't hot enough so he had to send it back. The staff did not mind re-heating (or giving him a new dish, we couldn't work it out cause there looked to be more) and they made sure everything was to our taste. Worringly by the time we had paid and left, there was still no other customers. Perhaps we had caught them on an off day or perhaps we were VIPs and they had closed the restaurant off for us. Would definately go back but I would need some encouragement first

Great food and service lastnight from The NAZ. Booked a table for 8 people and we're delighted at…read morethe option of the normal menu or a set deal with selection of starters a main course each rice and naan for £21 per head. We opted for this as the mains were free range of the menu and not a select few as I'd thought it would. We all ordered something different so we could share and experience. Not a dish left! All so tasty. Highly recommend the monkfish jalfrezie. Also BYO! Plus I was able to bring in a celebration cake and drop off wine before we dined!

As other people have Yelped, I thought this would be your typical little Ormeau Road café with…read moresandwiches and the like on offer for ladies who lunch and students who are just looking to spend their student loan on lunch tat is a bit more than just chips and fast food. Instead of this it is a crackin' wee indian restaurant that has a really good take away and delivery service as well as polite, helpful and non-intrusive staff if you decide you want to sit in and enjoy the really well prepared and tasty indian food. I went for a vegetable biryiani and it was tasty and filling as well as a lovely pashuari nann. Its BYOB which helps you keep the costs down if you're on a night out. Maybe a little bit out of the centre of town for some people but if you're up this way you won't be disappointed with any aspect of this wee restaurant.

Fantastic waitstaff. Very attentive. The food is outstanding. We had naan, guan fish curry, chicken…read morecurry and chicken tempura.

Well I thought I'd previously found the best Indian in Belfast but the Bengal Brasserie certainly…read moregives it a run for its money. This fine dining restaurant was an excellent evening out. The restaurant itself is nicely appointed with a modern/posh vibe, great for a first date if you are looking to impress (But possibly not score with your curry breath) or for bringing a client out to a nice place to chill for the evening, away from town. Ok down to the nitty gritty, what's the food like? The menu is very extensive with a great range of fish and veggie dishes, as well as all the usual meat dishes you would expect from an Indian. I had one of the specials (It was either Crayfish or Langoustine) Ko-Rathi with a garlic Naan and some pilau rice. I have to say it was cooked to perfection and absolutely amazing. I'd order it again anytime. On a side note we also had the poppadum's to start with. It was a very generous portion and the four dips were divine. My friends had various other dishes which I sampled and they were just as tasty as mine. We had a reasonably priced bottle of Pinot Grigio to help wash it all down. Finally for desert we decided to try the Indian Doughnuts. Heaven in a dish. They are little balls of alcohol soaked dough served on a delicious ice cream. A superb end to a fantastic meal. The place was on the upper side of reasonable but considering the quality its worth forking out for. (We also got a free shot with our bill which was awesome!) Overall i'll definitely be back. 5 Stars!

This is a truly authentic Indian restaurant and a great favourite of mine. I brought new friends…read moreand an old one to have a fabulous meal. After spicy popadoms and chutneys with Kingfisher and water we ordered.For starters we shared a mixed platter which contained succulent lamb and chicken tikka, chicken and vegetable pakora and seek kebab and salad. We had 5 pieces each. After a brief wait our mains came. We ordered 3 mains (chicken tikka makhani, lamb handi and chicken Punjabi masala) 3 tandoori roti and a keema nan. We also had the obligatory red onion and chilli salad!!! The mains were fab although we had to have the makhani remade as it was sweet and this was duly obliged. Four empty plates later and full bellies it was bill time, which again was a reasonable £64. The restaurant will close in January February for a needed rejuvenation. So get there asap and look forward to a renaissance. I've had a sneak preview of what's to come and it looks very promising!!!! A great night and some exciting times ahead!!!

This is probably my favorite Indian restaurant in Belfast. I think the food is great. The decor…read moreis old fashioned and it is worse for wear on the outside. Service is amazing. My signature dish chicken tikka is authentic here, not the blood red takeaway type tikka. I've had the jalfrezi here also and it was definitely at the match!!! I think this restaurant has been here a long time and they are definitely doing something right, however a good makeover would not be remiss. They provide free popadoms the usual dips (love that onion one) and have the best peshwari naans. Price is extremely reasonable and they're open late. Overall you know you will get fresh, authentic Indian cuisine, not the mish mash that some other places try to pull! The indian music is apt too, giving you the all round experience.