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PRICE RANGE
£15.00 – £30.00
CUISINES
Indian, Contemporary
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
meals, features
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We have served the best food around for miles. With the finest blend of spices, you’ll be indulged by the variety of flavours created by our top chef with years of experience.. Est 2005 at the heart of Canary Wharf in Docklands, at Spice Merchants, we take pride in our food and we offer modern & innovative Indian cooking with only the best fresh ingredient. Over the decade and half, we have hosted small to big parties and served our customers the finest Indian Cuisine in Docklands. Note : We do not serve alcohol anymore, though you may bring your own bottle (BYOB).
PRICE RANGE
£15.00 – £30.00
CUISINES
Indian, Contemporary
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
Meals
Dinner, After-hours, Drinks
FEATURES
Delivery, Reservations, Wine and Beer, Mastercard, Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Family style, Non-smoking restaurants
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3.5
96 reviews
Excellent
38
Very good
25
Average
13
Poor
6
Terrible
15
Carol W
The Netherlands22 contributions
Dec 2022 • friends
Great food only surpassed by incredible staff. We found this little Indian restaurant after arriving tired and hungry after a long journey. The food was delicious and after enjoying our meal and having a chat with the waiter we returned to our hotel for a drink in the bar just accross the road. While there we were approached by one of the staff from the restaurant who asked me to come back to the restaurant with him as he was sure "I had made a mistake with the tip". He was right I had mistakenly added an extra "0" to the £8 tip, giving £80. I can't believe the honesty of these lovely people, they could have easily just left it and not made any effort to find me. So not only delicious food but unbelievably genuine staff in the outskirts of London. Thank you for going above and beyond 🙏
Written 10 January 2023
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Spice merchants A
Thank you very much for your honest response.
Written 18 January 2023
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Westlands222
Gosport16 contributions
Mar 2023 • couples
When we visited we were the only sit in diners. Initial thoughts were that can't be a good sign. However, the kitchen was busy so there must have been food being delivered. The service we received was very good. The food was fantastic. We were told only fresh chillies were used in the food and you could certainly tell. The chilli kick was fantastic. We had a couple of sides which were both really good. We couldn't finish our meals (lamb bhuna and chicken jalfrazi) and took half away with us. This was packed in a tub and placed in a bag for us to take away. A complimentary drink was a nice touch at the end of the meal. It was a shame it was an empty restaurant but I guess it must get busy at other times. We were there on a Tuesday night. As a note I had the curry we took away at home and it was just as good. Really great flavours with loads of chilli heat. Unfortunately we live 65 miles away or I'd be a regular customer.
Written 15 March 2023
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Spice merchants A
Thank you very much for your honest opinion. It’s very helpful for us. Thanks 🙏
Written 16 March 2023
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God'sGloriousWorld
London4143 contributions
Jan 2023 • couples
Decided to give them another try as it had been a while. Friendly service though slow considering it was only our table of two and another table of 5, but seems like they had several takeaway orders. Ordered a lamb starter which looked and tasted like chicken lol. Main courses again weren't great but I really enjoyed the vegetable naan which I'd never had before and the onion rice. Maybe next time I'll just order all side dishes :)
Convenient location for popping in after cinema visit and free parking nearby after 5.30pm
Written 22 January 2023
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Spice merchants A
Thank you very much for your honest response. It’s very helpful for us.
Written 24 January 2023
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CrS
1 contribution
Mar 2020 • couples
Very disappointed. We ordered food for taking away: butter chicken, chicken korahi and dahl. The butter chicken was in a coconut sauce which was so sweet it could not be eaten. The chicken korahi was too spicy, had no salt, chicken and veg were uncooked. The lentils in the dahl were a mix of cooked and uncooked. I called the restaurant to complain and I was yelled at by an individual who tought it would be appropriate to tell me if I'm a chef then I should cook my own food and not order from them. He also said they are short staffed and very busy and I should call deliveroo to complain if I don't like my food. They will not issue a refund.
Needless to say, we are almost 30 pounds short and their food is in the bin. By the way, we are in self isolation like a lot of other people in London...if you cannot deliver quality food because you're understaffed, then accept less orders or lower your prices. And do not yell at customers who are out of pocket because you produced food which is of inedible quality.
Shame on you. Never again.
Written 22 March 2020
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A S
We are serving people from last 16 years over. I never found Costmer like you. You ordered in Deliveroo and asked me too refund or resend All the food. Then I Denied for your offer then you write a review how you like. Anyways Spice Merchants continue serving our local community and the service Continue ongoing. Thanks
Written 11 February 2021
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Carolyn C
3 contributions
Jul 2021 • none
I've used Spice Merchants for several years - both to eat in and home deliver. I've never been disappointed. The food is consitantly good and they are happy to suit tastes e.g. I like a dry curry and thick dalh.
Written 21 July 2021
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MAR2809
We are always pleased to serve our customers great food. We look forward to seeing you soon. We have Christmas offers where if you book in this month of 4 or more people you get free house wine. Enjoy the festive season with us.
Written 5 December 2021
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MD AR
2 contributions
Oct 2021 • none
Friendly and attentive service and delicious authentic food. I've used this place for a decade and had many corporate lunch parties and this one was no different. Quality food always. Now the restaurant doesnt serve alcohol or wine, I dont mind as I dont drink but allowed the drinkers to BYOB (bring your own bottle). All happy!
Written 13 October 2021
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MAR2809
So happy you enjoyed your visit. We always value your custom, our ever long lasting customer. We serve wine / beer again. so anyone else you bring who wants to drink can, we cater for all now.
Written 5 December 2021
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mayank s
3 contributions
Oct 2021 • none
Great, delectable, delightfully ready, honest food served in a peculiar open air setting. A lot of seating for some individuals. Awesome vehicle connections and simple to find as on the super high road. Free passage the entire evening. Organic product mixed drinks are punchy and acceptable. Get the pastries. Photographs are a portion of our take!
Written 28 October 2021
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MAR2809
Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to served you and glad that you had a great experience. Please see our website for Christmas offers. Hope to see you soon. Take care and be safe.
Written 5 December 2021
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TraceyMercer
Boston7 contributions
Feb 2023 • family
What a fantastic restaurant! Food was amazing, the best Indian food we've ever had. Both of my children said it's the best Indian we've been to. Super nice team, especially the owner, Ahmed, so friendly and kind.
Will definitely return, a great find, just near the Westferry DLR station near the Canary Wharf premier inn.
See you soon and thank you!
Written 17 February 2023
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STRIDER2180
London83 contributions
Jan 2020 • friends
Difficult to find a better indian restaurant. Good service, friendly atmosphere, fantastic food that is always well presented. Good value, particularly if you opt for one of the special menus. You will not be disappointed.
Written 24 January 2020
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A S
Thank you very much for your Honest opinion. Thanks
Written 11 February 2021
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John S
London1 contribution
Sept 2021 • none
Went for an Indian curry on weekend, superb food great service. Great location right next to West ferry DLR station. Relaxing sitting area upstairs. Enjoyed it and will be back.
Written 3 October 2021
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eggyhead
5 contributions
Apr 2023 • couples
Food was excellent
Service was exceptional
Price is good
If you are looking for a good Indian restaurant this is the place
We had the special price 4 course menu great value
We took a few items off because we dont like wasting food and there was still ample enough
Deffo worth a visit
Written 9 April 2023
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Spice merchants A
Thank you so much for your honest opinion. Thanks again
Written 10 April 2023
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Rosie Belle S
Brussels4 contributions
Oct 2021 • none
went with the miss on a thursday night, the waiter welcomed us warmly and sat us down, food was good but nothing too special, but still worth the value.
Written 6 November 2021
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SpiceMerchants
We are glad you enjoyed it and hope to see you again. Note there is a Christmas offer and FREE wine being offered *terms and conditions apply) see our website for more details on the offer.
Written 8 November 2021
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A R
1 contribution
Feb 2021 • none
Ordered takeaway during covid lockdown and they prepared on time and was great delicious. Been coming here for years and its always beeen great.
Written 3 March 2021
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Urvesh Vasani
1 contribution
Jul 2019 • none
WORST RESTAURANT IN ALL OF LONDON. The waiter fought with us over turning the air conditioning on and made threats to us saying the food we ordered wasn’t enough for us to ask for air conditioning. Never in my life have I ever dealt with people as rude as these. NEVER enter this restaurant unless you want to be yelled at by the waiter.
Written 26 March 2020
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A S
Thank you very much for your opinion. But I’m going to tell you Spice Merchants Serving Local Community 16 Year over we are provided Best possible Quality Foods And Service. Sam time Maybe We have little Mistakes because Service Provided bay Humane and human can be Make Mistake. But not like how you Explain in your Review. Thanks
Written 12 February 2021
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Ben G
Seville17 contributions
Feb 2020 • solo
With some trepidation I entered the empty restaurant (Moghul Dhum-phukt cuisine... really??) but I was to be pleasantly surprised 😃.
I ordered a paneer garlic chili dish and it was all three.
Spicy! And the great slices of garlic 😃 within it was all I could hope for.
The attentive waiter (the manager?) was great, and I highly recommend the Spice market for a meal if you are close by. I just wish I lived closer!
Excellent!
Written 5 February 2020
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A S
Thank you very much for your Honesty.
Written 11 February 2021
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