Spice of India, Whitton

Tantalizing Curries with Generous Portions

If you find yourself around Twickenham with a hankering for decent curry, Spice of India is a spot worth exploring, particularly for their convenient specials. We sauntered in on their celebrated Tuesday deal night – just £15 nets you a generously portioned starter, main, side dish, and bread or rice; quite remarkable value really. Inside, the atmosphere buzzes against a vivid backdrop, despite the occasional din that strayed into my earshot from a diner feeling rather too friendly with his speakerphone. Even so, picture-perfect samosas and zesty chicken Shukran dishes flew out of the kitchen with speed and style.

However, while one shan't overlook delightful bites such as their tangy lamb Madras or the buttery goodness of a fresh naan making its own fragrant journey to your plate, there remain certain unsavory blips: delayed service, lukewarm deliveries when ordered online, and perhaps a little too swift during busy hours like post-rugby exuberance. Despite these small scuffles, the smiling formality wrapped within attentive pleasantries makes Spice of India stand a mountainous curry mile above neighboring humdrums. When you're next observing the dim cast skies before a rugby showdown at Twickenham, why not draw your hungry wanders through those inviting doors? Savvy portions, skilled pleasantries, perhaps even a zesty chat with the legendary server, Shaikh, who perfectly seasons your evening with lively fancies and a lingering caraway charisma. — Milo Tastemaker