I needed some spicy food while I was working in the UK…read more Someone recommended this restaurant. We ate there and I was impressed. The lamb jalfrezi was excellent. A big plus is this restaurant also serves beer. I will say that based off of my experience it was the best Indian food I have ever had.

Excellent food in comfortable surroundings and typically very efficient service. Worth driving down…read moreto.

We were AMAZED by this place!…read more It was probably made even better by the most recent one we had being poor too, and also, thumbs up for 5* hygiene rating (yes, I'm one of those people who checks). Eleven of us ordered food, including enormous tubs of rice, giant and entirely amazing onion bhajis (definitely get some of these- big scotch egg sized tasty globes). Everyone had something different, and there was a bit of sharing too, everyone was happy. The hotter ones have a reasonable kick, and a surprisingly good one was the shampan- picked out of morbid curiosity, with mozzarella cheese on top, and not swimming with fat. We were all very full, and the Naans still tasted nice the next morning!

Spice Valley has a reputation as the best curry house in Horwich. They also have a branch in…read moreBolton, but this is the mother ship. The have a great selection of dishes - not just the usual Indian curries you get everywhere. The buttered garlic prawns are one of the best starters anywhere. I'd recommend the mixed grill among the main course options - it arrives at the table still sizzling! They do an excellent mango lassi which handy if you're finding the food a little too hot, bit is delicious in it's own right as well. The waiting staff always seem to turn up at your table just when you want to order another drink, bit don't pester you the way staff in some other restaurants do. The only complaint I would have is the limited dessert options, but after two very filling courses no one can really manage one anyway. The decor is modern without being soulless, and the chairs are comfortable. On entering the restaurant there is a bar where you can have a drink while waiting to be seated. This won't be my last visit.

Just back from another excellent meal at The Spice Lounge - had the Kakra Chat Puri as starter…read moreagain (yes, I know, I should really try something else) but decided to be more adventurous with the main and had Shahi Chasni - ckicken kebabs in a sweet and sour sauce (no, not like Chinese sweet and sour, more of a mild curry) with fresh herbs and spices. Utterly awesome - recommend soaking up the sauce with a plan or garlic Nan bread, they go really well together. Wife #1 had Chicken Chat for starter (much tastier and more spicy that last time) and Chicken Bhuna which were also both awesome.

I went here last weekend. I've had a lot of curries in my life but I struggle to think of one that…read morewas as good as this. I had bhajis for starter which were cooked to perfection, but it was the main course of Afghan Chicken that really hit the spot. A huge plateful, and utterly fabulous. My friends all had different dishes and were unanimous in their praise.

After the local rumours regarding the standard of food and the re-inspection and re-grading of this…read morerestaurant we wanted to give this restaurant another try. Me and my partner arrived before the rest of our party and were shown to the bar area where our drinks our was quickly taken and the drinks soon arrived. We were left with menus, which didn't appear to have changed since my last visit over a year ago. After the rest of our party had arrived our order was taken in the comfort of the bar, we were only shown to our table as our starter of poppadoms with a selection of dips, I had never tried the dips and they tasted very fresh and were full of flavour. The waiters were extremely attentive offering more drinks when needed. The mains were enjoyed by everyone, the waiters were accomodating of my partner who wish to try a sample of the hottest dish on the menu! All in all I would say this restaurant has made a terrific comeback!

Me and my family have been going here since its opening some 10 years ago now the food has always…read morebeen superb and excellent service

Bengal Cottage in Horwich has pretty much taken the Bolton restaurant scene by storm. In the unit…read morewhich was formerly 'The Red Onion' and then 'HaLay', when the signs first went up for Bengal Cottage - opening soon, the residents of Horwich pretty much thought "oh great, another Indian restaurant", but never have we been so happily wrong! Welcome to flavour country, folks. The first thing I must comment on is by far the food. If you've been to an Indian Restaurant in recent years and been underwhelmed, go to this place to have your passion re-ignited! The chef (pictured below) knows his cooking and service, and quite rightly has been voted Curry Chef of the Year 2012-2013! The food quality alone is superb! It's fresh, tasty, and jam packed with flavour! Even though they also Tweet about contenders of their "hottest curry" challenge over on their Twitter, the focus generally with their offerings is definitely on delicious flavours and high quality ingredients rather than trying to blow your head off with spice. Even the simple naan bread pictured above was deliciously fresh and warm. The chef and the other staff are superb when it comes to customer service! Friendly, warm and engaging, they are happy to help you choose what may be to your taste, or what they may recommend. The chef himself is often on the floor speaking to customers and making sure everything is okay. He even came over to our table to personally wish my mother a happy birthday and wish us a pleasant evening, as he remembered that I had booked a few months before to bring my mum to Bengal Cottage for her birthday. About that though, I'd booked a few months ago for "5pm", and was told it was fine, but the restaurant actually opens at 5:30pm, which we didn't know. However, when we went there at 5, although the restaurant wasn't 'open', we were able to enter and sit in a comfy seating area by the bar, until a friendly staff member came over to assess the situation, and even though we would've been happy to go for a wander for half an hour, they were happy to seat us, put the music on, and effectively open up early... just for us! That's service, folks! The venue is small but not cramped, and is modern and stylish in its décor and furnishings. Pleasant Indian music plays in the background, or the flat-screen TV shows big glitzy Bollywood musical numbers, which I loved. The menu is large but not over the top. Each section is clearly explained and displayed, and all terminology is elaborated upon. They also have some amazing offers. We went on a Wednesday night for my mum's birthday, which was 'banquet night' ... 5 courses for £9.99 each! Sorry, let me just repeat that... FIVE COURSES OF FRESH INDIAN CUISINE BY THE CURRY CHEF OF THE YEAR, FOR LESS THAN A TENNER!! Got that? Good! It's easy to miss Bengal Cottage on Horwich's busy Lee Lane high street, especially as both Lee Lane and Winter Hey Lane are packed full of take-aways as it is, so you might see the small outside of the restaurant and mistakenly think it's another take-away, but even though they offer a take-away service, this is no run-of-the-mill Horwich take-away. It's one of the best Indian restaurants I've been to in years, and I highly recommend you visit soon!

We ate here a couple of nights ago. The restaurant was recommended by the local pub and they were…read morespot on. Its a small place we thought was a takeaway at first. But on entering you can see it opens out towards the rear. There were a few tables taken and we ended up at the back which was fine with me. The waiter brought us a couple of drinks and menus and said just give a wave when you want to order. We started with papads and dips which were the usual suspects and fine. Chicken madras was very good but I would have liked it with a few more chilli's but it was a good sized portion with quality chicken. Sharon liked her butter chicken, we shared saag aloo and tarka dhall for sides with a naan bread too. Couple of drinks and the bill hit 35 quid, how bad is that ? I expect to be back here in the future.

We have been several times for evening meals out with friends and family. The food and service is…read morealways good. We have also been for the Sunday afternoon buffet a few times too! The a la carte menu has a wide choice and there is something for the novice to seasoned Indian diner to choose from. Bangla Spice give generous portions so you'll not go hungry!! The Sunday buffet is also good with rotating weekly menu. Advanced publication of this can be found each weekend on their Facebook page. The currently have 5 different menus which always offer a mild, medium and hot main dish choice. This is in our opinion the best Indian restaurant in leyland and Chorley and one of the best in south ribble.

We had dinner here tonight and it was great!!…read more Last week we bought a house on the small development opposite this restaurant and decided tonight to go across to Clayton le Woods to check out the surrounding area. We had a couple of beers in two local pubs first (look for those reviews) and then to here for dinner. Its a large place by Indian standards probably about 100 covers or so. We were seated as soon as we arrived which isn't my favourite but they dont really have a bar area to have a drink and check out the menu. The service was good but too quick and that's why they lost a star. Don't take away the papads plate whilst we are still chewing the last bite, don't pounce on me the split second I finish my beer to see if I want another. I'm sure the guys meant well but somebody needs to train them a little better. However they are still 4 stars for an outstanding meal of chicken madras, Lamb masala, dhall, rice and bread. Came to the princely sum of 35 quid, I'm sure that's great value. Try it , you will be glad you did, just slow down guys!!

First time here. Came on a recommendation from a relative and can say that they didn't disappoint…read more Wonderful set up in that they have you seated in the lounge prior to eating. This set up as a perfect environment to have a drink and converse...went on to have dinner with great apps and even better main courses. Add to that some drinks and you've got the best Indian food around. Would highly recommend if you are in the area!

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Just a 5 minute walk from the Prom, the Taj was great. We ate lightly with appys King Prawn Puri,…read moreLamb Tikka, Raita, Crisp Onion Bhaji and a side of Methi Aloo. All were top notch. As Brits living in USA we have missed food this good. It's BYOB. The staff were all lovely and kind. Great value

A very tasty authentic Indian restaurant. The food was amazing full of flavour and generous…read moreportions. I would highly recommend the chicken balti kharai and garlic nann. Thank you to the fabulous staff who cannot do enough for you Shan, Marie and Shoieb. would highly recommend.

Absolutely fantastic. We took a whim and bones a Christmas prefix dinner reservation here. The…read moreservice was astounding and food phenomenal. Best Indian food I've ever had at a restaurant, great spices and flavor. Butter chicken, Asams lamb, Tandoori Salmon and Baari Combi all fantastic. The location was very central and clean, three floors, while only one open this evening.

We have been to this restaurant lots of times when visiting York. It's one we always go back to…read more The food is phenomenal. First class service and the decor is great.