Brick Lane is at the heart of London’s Bangladeshi community and is famous for its numerous curry houses, including City Spice, which promises to be one of the best.
Chef Niaz is well on the way to becoming the face of modern Indian cooking in the UK, having learned from the best in the business. With white tablecloths and warm lighting, City Spice preserves the essence of a classic British curry house.
Not only does the restaurant create a fusion between traditional Indian and Bengali recipes, it also offers a unique take on the British favourite: a tikka masala. If you’re brave enough, you can also try ‘the hottest curry that you’ll ever have’ and if you manage to eat it all, City Spice will donate the proceeds from your bill to charity.
For those who want to enjoy a slightly more relaxed meal, there’s plenty to satisfy. To start with, you can choose from a variety of appetizers including a king prawn puri, a saag paneer roll and of course, onion bhajis. For your main course, you could share a variety of small bowls, tasting a number of curries and dishes, which are served on a silver platter.
Discover a lengthy list of classic curries too, which range from a korma to a vindaloo. Or, venture into the unknown with some of City Spice’s signature dishes, from gunpowder chicken to prawn chana makani, murgh masala and shobji kufta bhujon. There is also a specific vegan menu which features plenty of tasty options, including chana, palani potatoes and mixed vegetable jalfrezi.
Round off your feast with a selection of poppadoms, pickles, chutneys, naans and fresh salads.