Gurkha Spice in Plymouth

Very nice food friendly family business & staff

Always a pleasure plus storm loves ot there

Have purchased from here several times - both the cake slices and celebration cakes. Most of the time the cakes are great - light and fluffy, but have been two occasions where the cake was too sweet and did not taste very fresh (seems more of an exception), but will still be purchasing nonetheless.

I’ve been a customer of the Dock for years. Ive always enjoyed the food, the staff have always been warm and attentive and there has been a generally inviting atmosphere on every visit. I used to work under the manager when she ran a coffee shop called Carwadines in the centre of town. This is the first time I’ve found myself really put off from eating there. The seat cushions were dirty and the staff could not have been more impersonal or unwelcoming. Neither of the gentleman seemed at all communicative other than to come to the table every two minutes asking if we were ready to order, whilst we were still clearly looking at the menu. It was the difference between being attentive or impatient. We felt as if we were holding them up somehow. When we were ready to order the waiter was less friendly than…. Well anyone we’ve been served by for a long time. Whether in Travis Perkins, Men Kind or at A and E etc On arrival we asked if we could use the front conservatory area. The chap that received us told us that they only use it if they are busy or if people book in advance. We mentioned that we had called to book but were told just to walk in. He made a flippant comment about us having called up 20 minutes ago otherwise he’d have got it ready and heated it. We corrected him and let him know we’d tried to book a table 3/4 of an hour before arriving. Little more was said. I guess overall we just didn’t feel that valued. I’ve not felt like that before when eating there. The food was still really good though. Ive rated the atmosphere low because of the above and because a table sat next to us had a child about a year old who preceded to scream at the highest pitch regularly throughout the meal. She was deafening, it was uncomfortable and tbe parents were totally inactive in attempting to stop her. It clearly disturbed every one in the restaurant. Really inconsiderate parents.

The Chancel has been one of our favourite places to eat in Plymouth for many years. During Covid and a bit longer they’ve been delivering or preparing for collection. Without much thought or any foreknowledge we walked down this evening hoping it might up and running for their traditional bistro food and good wines. Very disappointed therefore to find it dark, empty and will a To Let sign. No hint that there might still be an online service. Pity and we’re sad. Many dozens of happy memories.