I really enjoyed both the food and the service at Spice Merchants, and while I know they have in past come under fire for both, I feel that they were really making an effort.
O had a lamb madras, chana daal, mushroom pilau and piratha. All cooked well (perhaps the lamb could have done with a longer, slower cook) and straight from pan to table.
It was a busy night (despite being mid-week) and there was a stag do in, under these circumstances it was a bit difficult to talk, so I would recommend going on a quieter night to anyone not up to get involved. read more