Shimla Spice - Coventry

I hadn't visited my usual Indian/Bangladeshi restaurant in a while because of Covid. Tonight, I decided to try their takeout. The prawn puri starter was very tasty, and the lamb tikka main was excellent, especially with the sag aloo. It's always a dependable choice.

I have loved curry for 30 years, and this restaurant is one of the best I've ever been to. The Seekh kebab and sizzling fish were excellent, but the vegetable thali and Chicken Handi were even better. I could have easily had seconds of the Handi - it was incredibly flavorful and perfectly spiced. The naan was also delicious, with just the right balance of softness and crispiness. The wine selection was good, and the service was excellent. This place is a must-visit in Coventry.

I decided to try this restaurant after reading the reviews. I ordered the chicken shashlick (delicious), mixed grill (good but a bit dry), and the chicken tikka chilli masala (tasty), along with 2 naan breads and chili chips. I would pass on the chili chips as they were just fries with chili powder on them. The service was friendly and efficient, and the restaurant had spacious areas with comfortable booths. The food took about 30 minutes to arrive, but it wasn't piping hot. I paid £21 for three of us with a 50% off discount and would recommend taking advantage of the offer to try out this new spot.

We were actually planning to visit Shimla Spice on the day the lockdown was announced, so we didn 't make it. Five months later, we are so happy that things are getting back to normal, and we could finally get to one of our favourite Indian restaurants. And the fact that they were involved in the half price scheme made it all the better! It was good to see the place so busy, and the staff were a bit rushed, but we still got a warm welcome from the manager, who remembered our favourite dishes from previous visits. But we all decided to try some of the Signature curries for a change, as we have found half price encourages a bit of experimentation!. My OH loves their Pathia, but this time tried the Chicken Madhupuri, hot sweet and sour, which she said was even better. I went for the Chicken Tamarind, which was hot and sour and hit the spot. And our friend went for a mild curry, possibly the Bangalore, which he enjoyed so much he said that it was his new favourite. All three dishes came with plenty of lovely tender Tikka meat, and we all really enjoyed them. We also went mad and had a rice each, and my coconut rice was the best I 've ever had, while my OH loved having a mushroom rice to herself for a change. We were all very happy with our experience, especially at the bargain price, but we will be back even when the offer ends.

Regular for years. Took my girlfriend this afternoon for some lovely curry and a drink. Had a great chat. Lovely food and excellent service as usual. Thanks for the service!