Spice of Life, Indian Restaurant.
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About Spice of Life, Indian Restaurant.
On Market Place in Inverurie, Spice of Life, Indian Restaurant serves Indian and Bangladeshi cooking across a menu of 183 dishes. The meal opens with a poppadum tray brought out alongside chutneys and spicy onions, and starters range from chilli chicken and crispy chicken hot garlic to kashmiri lamb chops. Among the mains, biryani is offered with salmon as an option alongside the usual choices, and Chicken Tikka Masala and Chilli Paneer sit on the regular list, with Mango Kulfi to finish. Waitstaff bring dishes to the table rather than a counter setup, and seating is walk-in with no reservations taken. The dining room carries colourful food-related pictures throughout. It opens every day of the week except Tuesdays, when it stays closed.
Menu & Prices
183 dishes · mains £1–20- Plain Popadum£0.99
- Meat Samosa£5.25
- Chicken Tikka Masala£12.25
- Spicy Popadum£0.99
- Aloo Brie£5.25
- Chilli Paneer£5.25
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention poppadums and chutneys, salmon biryani, kashmiri lamb chops and spicy onions.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention poppadums and chutneys, salmon biryani, kashmiri lamb chops and spicy onions.
Customer Review Summary
Poppadoms and sauces draw repeated praise, with reviewers highlighting crisp texture and vibrant chutneys, and one calling out the spicy onions specifically. Close behind, dishes like biryani with salmon, mango kulfi, and starters such as chilli chicken and kashmiri lamb chops earn mentions, alongside attentive service. One reviewer notes a biryani arriving light on sauce and without heated plates to keep food warm.
Customer Review Summary
Poppadoms and sauces draw repeated praise, with reviewers highlighting crisp texture and vibrant chutneys, and one calling out the spicy onions specifically. Close behind, dishes like biryani with salmon, mango kulfi, and starters such as chilli chicken and kashmiri lamb chops earn mentions, alongside attentive service. One reviewer notes a biryani arriving light on sauce and without heated plates to keep food warm.
Featured reviews
- Steven Jackson
“Very good but!! My Biriani did not come with much sauce and no heated hot plates to keep food warm. The salmon my partner had was delicious..”
- Maryana Fedyushyna
“Very atmospheric Indian restaurant. Large selection of delicious food! I recommend trying: biryani with salmon and Mango Kulfi. Thanks to the chef!”
- Brooke Daves
“Such great food and great service! The starters were amazing! We ordered chilli chicken, crispy chicken hot garlic, and kashmiri lamb chops.”
- mishal family
“On a frosty day in Invernuie, with temperatures plummeting to an icy -11 degrees, two Indians on the hunt for a taste of home stumbled upon a hidden culinary gem. Despite the biting cold outside, the warmth and authenticity of the experience inside made it a day to remember. The meal began with an unexpected delight: a poppadum tray that was far from ordinary. The poppadums were fresh, crisp, and perfectly prepared—an instant standout. Accompanying them were chutneys that were vibrant and flavorful, a clear testament to quality. Unlike the watered-down, overly commercialized versions often encountered, these chutneys were rich, saucy, and bursting with authentic taste. As the meal unfolded, the fantastic food and thoughtful service only elevated the experience further. Every dish was a reminder of home, prepared with care and attention to detail. The staff’s warmth and attentiveness made the visit even more memorable, leaving no doubt about their commitment to quality. Invernuie may have been frozen over that day, but this restaurant radiated a comforting warmth and authenticity that made it a true standout. It’s safe to say this gem is worth revisiting—not just for the food, but for the experience as a whole.”
- Gordon Forbes
“We had a great experience and meal. Maverick was our waiter, and thank you for a potted history of the business & chefs. The poppadoms and sauces were very nice. Loved the spicy onions. The Gobi …”
Hours
- Monday
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- Tuesday
- Closed
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Good to know
“Classic Indian/Bangladeshi cooking in a neat modern space with colourful food-related pictures.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
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- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
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