Himalayan Spice in Plymouth

Really disappointed. I've heard such great things but did not live up to expectations. Good was warm(ish) and portion size was not great. I had 2 small pieces of chicken and one small piece of lamb in the Chefs special.

One of the worst curries I’ve ever had !! lamb was tough !! Chicken not marinaded !! Clienteles language was appalling !! Very nice nan bread !

Lovely food with good service and a great atmosphere, would go back again.

There was so much choice of different Indian takeaways online in Plymouth. We saw the reviews of this place were mostly positive and went for this one. I eat a lot of Indian takeaways and was very impressed. Tried a variety of dishes, 4 different mains, 2 sides and bread/rice. Everything was flawless in every way! Thank you :)

Ordered in, the food was really tasty! Definitely going to pop in for a date night soon :))

Superb food and service top notch will be coming back especially for the mo mo starter yum yum

Had a fantastic meal, taste sensations had from poppadoms & chutneys, starters and through to the delicious main courses. Really tasty spices and flavours. Different to most Indian restaurants which could he the himalayan influence. Highly recommended 👌

superb.. definitely the best Patia in Plymouth

Great vegetarian dishes which use fresh vegetables like aubergine, cauliflower etc. Lots of flavour and a great combination of dishes.

Over cooked but deserves a chance again Ive been brought up with going out to eat at Indian restaurants since my childhood. I can’t say this is within my top 10 but certainly isn’t one of the forgotten ones. Where to start… the drink of Coke was Flat. That pretty much sums the experience up. I ordered a Tandoori mix grill, which on the menu states it is cooked in a clay oven. I don’t think it was, it was heavily spiced and over cooked. The chicken was okay but dry and the lamb tasteless imagine it has been frozen. The minced shami kebab was dry too. Felt like I was sitting in a pub looking around at the decoration. But, enough with the negative the prawns were tasty and cooked just right. I ordered and additional side of the masala sauce and actually is one of the best sauce I’ve ever had. The keema Naan was also good. The service was polite and quick and good all round. I would come back, but stay clear of there dry dishes as there sauce seems to just hit the spot for me.

Just called in by myself . Food and service great. Would definitely go back here. Nothing fancy but just a really good Nepalese place.

Delicious food here. Spicing is great and staff are very nice. Atmosphere could be a better but very nice place.

Location awesome. The best Asian food in Plymouth. Best indian & Nepalian fusion of spice. The service given by Kishore and Kishan the best. I’ll be coming again if I am in Plymouth.

Brilliant as always, friendly, great food, lovely warm and helpful staff. Reasonably priced. Been coming here for years. Love it every time.

Himalayan Spice is a restaurant that you do not want to miss out on. The staff were very welcoming as soon as we arrived and catered to us very well after we were seated. The wait time on our food was very quick and efficient. The dish my brother had was the chicken madras and I had the Himalayan madras fish curry which was very rich and flavourful with a perfect amount of spice. I would also recommend the Garlic naan bread with a curry.

Our second visit to the Himalayan spice and we were not disappointed, the food was just gorgeous and full of flavour, service was very good and friendly. Looking forward to our next visit when in the area.

After a long time i had such an authentic indian food. The place has all old castle vibes, we had tandoori prawns and butter chicken with chapati and taste was really authentic!

Food did not show up, despite saying it was delivered

Very tasty with balanced flavours and warming spices. Definitely worth a visit!

A solid Indian in a nice building in the Barbican. Not expensive. Good food. Good service. Good pace to bringing drinks and food. Food taste was a little different but still good. Naan particularly good. Would certainly go back. Would recommend

Het eten is super lekker en de bediening is super goed, je hoeft nergens om te vragen! Wij raden dit restaurant bij iedereen aan!! Proef, je zult er geen spijt van krijgen!

I am sorry to say that the food we had tonight was not at the standard that we have been used to. very disappointing

Very good and attentive service. Really good range of meals and a few that are a new dining experience for me. My partner is gluten and dairy intolerant, she was supported and advised on the best choices available to her. Himalayan Spice was recommended to us, and we'd certainly recommend to others.

We are visiting plymouth and staying here.looked at this place in the trip advisor and thought of trying our dinner here.we were not disappointed by food and service. It was saturday night and the restaurant was almost full.we were greeted at reception and requested to wait near the seating area in front of the bar.promplty table was given and orders were taken .food came on time and was really good .we r from India and we are foodholic so we know exactly about bad ,average,good and great food. guys are really good in service.we have a good time. Thank you.

Fab food, great choice, great service but as with everything costs are up, however I still enjoyed my visit.

Nice ambience but awful food and service First of all their curries were much too bland and tasteless also too sweet; no flavours. I heard next table say the the same thing. Next we waited more than an hour for dinner i thought they almost forget us and had to check- when it finally came out my friends order was wrong and the waiter told us it was her mistake depsite hearing her telling the waiter loud and clear LAMB ; not prawns. Unf my friend was too shy and hungry by then too change it and didnt want to wait another hour for food. Later when she asked for abit chili they brought over some extremely HOT chili sauce (no warning) which send her in to hives. She had trouble breathing usually her tolerance for spicy food is very HIGH but this was just ridicolous. I also tried one drop and almost choked. Felt like they were trying to kill us. Very dissapointing and unpleasant experince. Never again. I wish we would’ve just stayed at home and not goneout. Awful.

Ordered from here once before was good food slow delivery but I can cope if it's good food...............HOWEVER TODAY I ORDERED FROM HERE ALMOST £50 WORTH OF FOOD AND GOT COMPLETELY THE WRONG FOOD AND THEY WONT DO A THING ABOUT IT ****DONT WAIST YOUR MONEY HERE AWFUL SERVICE ABSOLUTELY JOKE WITH SHOOKING WILL NEVER ORDER FOOD FROM HERE AGAIN I HIGHLY RECOMMEND NOT ORDERING FOOD FROM HERE STAY WELL CLEAR DISCUSSING PLACE 🤮🤮🤮****

Really liked this place, third time coming, long way from home but tend to call in when working in the area. Great service again, better spacing of tables this time (felt crammed in a couple of years ago when I was last here). Food was good again, I recommend the Chicken sedako starter and Lamb Katmandu Main meal, very tasty and different to your regular curry houses. Back in a couple of years again no doubt!

The food is not upto the mark. The waiter was rude and did not answer the questions regarding the food properly. The food was not justifiable for the amount being paid. Moreover, the waitress was not hospitile and literally told us to make it quick and in one go because it was very busy and she can not be bothered to travel upstairs by leaving the downstairs customers. Which i don't understand is how our mistake and why were we rushed.

I unfortunately had a very disappointing experience at Himalayan Spice. The restaurant seemed to be very busy with a little staff which might be the reason which was making them very snappy at the customers. There was a lot of miscommunication from the staff which made us pay more price than expected. The food quantity was very poor as compared to the price. We ordered a simple coke which was not even frizzy. I wouldn't wish not to recommend anyone to visit here hence would like to request the restaurant to look into following things in the future.

I recently had an extremely disappointing experience at this restaurant. From the moment we were seated, the service was appalling. She was Our waiteress was incredibly rude and rushed us through our orders, making the entire meal feel hurried and unpleasant. One major issue was with the drinks. I ordered a Coke from the menu, which was listed at £2.95. However, without any clarification or choice, me and my friend were served a pint glass which costed us £9. This was not what I expected, and it felt like a blatant upsell tactic. When I asked about it, she was dismissive and unhelpful. Additionally, the portion sizes were ridiculously small. The amount of food served was insufficient even for one person, let alone anyone with a normal appetite. For the price we paid, this was unacceptable. Overall, the rude service, lack of communication, and inadequate portion sizes made this a very negative dining experience. I will not be returning and would not recommend this restaurant to anyone.

A Taste of Nepal in a Charming Setting Our evening at The Himalayan Spice in Plymouth was a delightful culinary adventure from start to finish. Upon entering, we were greeted by a modern reception and a well-stocked bar, setting the stage for a memorable dining experience. Food: ★★★★★ The meal commenced with tantalizing starters of Onion Bhaji and Garlic Mushroom served on Roti, setting the tone for what was to come. The traditional Nepalese main courses, including Gurkhaki Lamb Shank and Murgha Moghlai, were flavorful and expertly prepared by chefs Kishor and Krishna. The side dish of Sag Paneer and freshly baked Nan and Paratha complemented the mains perfectly. Despite our full stomachs, we couldn't resist sampling some Nepalese beer, rounding off the meal beautifully. Service: ★★★★★ The gentle and friendly waiting staff provided impeccable service throughout our visit, ensuring our needs were met with warmth and professionalism. Ambiance: ★★★★☆ The downstairs dining area exuded a cozy charm, with rustic interiors reminiscent of traditional English coastal trading styles. While the space was intimate, we learned that a larger dining area is upstairs, offering more seating options. Location: ★★★★★ Nestled next to the famous and historic Elizabethan house, the restaurant's location adds to its allure, providing a glimpse into Plymouth's rich heritage. Overall Impression: ★★★★★ Our experience at The Himalayan Spice was nothing short of exceptional. Every aspect of our visit surpassed expectations, from the delectable Nepalese cuisine to the welcoming ambiance and attentive service. We felt thoroughly satisfied and eager to return for another culinary journey through Nepal.

Phenomenal food with extensive menu. First class friendly service. Being at the Barbican, the building is full of character and not your typical curry house venue. Loved the atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Always a great curry here, coconut rice is a game changer … recommend the peshwari naan bread …

Hands down best vindaloo in Plymouth !

Really enjoyed our meal, very tasty curry and hot food

The finest Indian cuisine served by attentive and friendly staff. A great dining experience. Highly recommended.

Not been out for a meal in a while and wanted to go somewhere special. This is the only restaurant that we have never been disappointed. They are consistently very good. Staff are great and food is amazing! Ordered the phal (again). Taste was amazing. Can’t wait till our next visit.

A really good Indian meal cooked well , a good ambiance and service . Best Indian food in town . Only place to eat as consistently good quality.

Best curry house in Plymouth, by a mile. Had an excellent meal at the Himalayan with friendly and attentive staff and exceptional food. Been to all the main curry restaurants in Plymouth and this absolutely comes out on top.

Had to phone to ask where food was. At least, should refund or not charge delivery if it’s coming late.

Food was excellent but there was a missing naan bread

rice missing food over 20 mins late

Excellent food & service in a unique building. Probably the best Indian that I have had in recent times.

One of the best curry houses going! Fantastic tasting food, superb service and a good price as well. This is my go to place when in Plymouth!

If you want to have a great night at a top restaurant this is the place to go. I can only say that the experience we had was first class. The food was very good and the staff were absolutely excellent, I would highly recommend Himalayan spice.

Absolutely amazing food. I had the Chicken Jalfrezzi (with a side of Buttered Naan and Chapati) which on their spice rating is a 3/4. Commonly when I see this I expect a dish that is too spicy to the point that you can't enjoy any of the other flavours in the dish. Instead I was given a perfectly spiced dish. The chilli in the curry tingles your mouth while a myriad of other perfectly woven aromatics stimulate your taste buds complemented perfectly by the sweetness of the caramelised onions. A perfect symphony of flavour i've not experienced in a while. God bless this establishment and I wish them great success.

This is a little gem of a curry house. Huge menu and everything I've tried on it is superb. If you are looking for the tradition curry experience this is it. It's small, so get there early and try some of the chef's specials. One of the best curries in Plymouth.

Service was very good although þhere were only two other diners apart grom myself. Onion bahgi to start. Beautifully presented but no taste or flavour ex cept flour. Very basic starter. Chicken saag and mushroom rice for main and again no taste, no flavour at all.BLAND, BLAND, BLAND. I didnot eatpne fifth of my meal but still paid £30.00 In fairness, the waitress could seeI had'nt eaten hardly amy of my meal and did offer me an alternative dish, but, given what I had already been served, tasteless mush , I declined. If you want a decent curry, I would suggest anywhere but here!! It could'nt be any worse!!!

Food was superb and the staff were very helpful and friendly. Great place.

Absolutely fabulous food, fresh, hot and super tasty. Cosy, authentic feel with exemplary service - nothing was too much trouble. An absolute must if you’re visiting the Barbican area - we will definitely be back ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Absolutely lovely chicken vindaloo. Garlic nan was very nice. Sun eve is very chilled and relaxing. Be nice to hear some traditional music in the backing ground. Something a little softer. Great staff and we are always looked after

Review for veggies- First of all, this is so far the best Indian food I’ve had since moving to Plymouth last year. Everything we had was incredibly tasty and the prices are reasonable too. The food came out quickly and it was quite busy, especially for a Wednesday evening which is a good sign! The reason why I’ve not rated it 5* is because I felt like there could’ve been some more interesting veggie main meals, like offering paneer instead of meat for their Himalayan specials. This is just an issue I’ve generally found in this part of the country and maybe there’s just not the same market down here for veggie food. But overall, the food was really good and we won’t go anywhere else for a curry after eating here. Looking forward to coming back!

Small portions, Bland food. Not value for money

Not been for over a year but still the same excellent standards last night. Amazing service, great food that is cooked fresh and lovely venue. This is my favourite Indian in Plymouth and always have great meals and experiences. Best naans in Plymouth and the Lamb chop is immense. Cannot recommend highly enough!

The food was very nice, quick service too.

My wife always orders a chicken phall,so we know the difference.Our takeaway arrived approximately 20mins late.My wife definately did not receive a phall,as it was more orange than red and nowhere near as hot as a phall.Didnt complain as the meal was already late and we were starving after a busy day.

Nice food in an historic setting. Good and friendly service.. Delicious food

Tiny tucked away curry house that is actually Nepalese based Himalayan food, and it was delicious. We had the Nepalese chicken curry which was hot and sour and a bit like sticky chicken, really good. This with a mixture of traditional Dahl, saag paneer (spinach and Indian cheese in a tomato cream sauce) with aloo gobi (curried potato and cauliflower) and pilau rice all as side dishes was great, as we could taste lots of dishes without too much food. The service was friendly and attentive but not in your face. However we were sat upstairs where there was only one other person, as downstairs was full, so there was no buzz of other diners. (We had walked off the street with no reservation though.) This made the Christmas music being played quite loud, and was on a loop of only 5 or 6 songs! However definitely recommend a curry there, it would be 4.5 stars if I could give it!

Being slightly late wasn’t so much of an issue as the food tasted fine but it meant that the food was barely hot

Best Indian in Plymouth without a shadow of a doubt 🤩

Lovely and very richful curries..the best indian restaurant in the city

Ordered food in advance had to wait 1 hour 20 minutes for food to arrive.

Booked a table for 8pm and got told to come back at 9:45. Went back and got stuck out the back. Ordered 6 pints and the server dropped 2 all over us and offered no apology. We then proceeded to wait 50 minutes for a starter that I wouldn’t even give to my dog. Absolutely tasteless. Then came the mains. And my god where do I start. Every curry tasted the same. And we’re all absolutely freezing. We then refused to pay full price and we ate nothing to then be held hostage. We offered to pay for what we had ate. But they wouldn’t accept. I then went outside eventually for a vape. To then be chased down the street of the owners son. Worst curry I’ve ever had. And worst people I’ve ever met

Awful cold food, awful service and the man behind the bar was very aggressive. Avoid

Ordered food for delivery arrived 2 hours later, each dish was lacking in meat and the sauces very watery.. disappointing. We've eaten in the restaurant numerous times and had great food and service, not sure why the takeaway experience is so lacking ☹️

yummy naan bread. and lovely food

Turned up fairly late in the evening for a meal, we were made very welcome. Beer was good, food very tasty. Very recommended

Great food and great service. Great curry! Thank you

The best Indian I have found in Plymouth!

Really tasty food and piping hot. Will definitely order from here again. The flavours were so interesting and very enjoyable

I eat here because it's convenient for the hotel but it has gone downhill from its heyday. I don't mind the sticky tables, the flat beer and the food is pretty average these days. I do object to the next day emergency toilet visits though! Every time!

We popped into this restaurant on a Sunday expecting to be the only people at 6.30 but it soon filled up. Slightly hidden from the main drag of The Barbican, it's rightly described as a hidden gem. We went for a Himalayan experience. Very fresh, light poppadoms were followed by veg momo's and Himalayan chicken. It was a sweeter sauce than I expected but very rich and unctuous. A pleasant experience, would go back.

Great vindaloo and great service, look forward to next time

Top quality, tasty food, couldn't be more pleased

I hate to leave bad reviews especially because the waiters were very nice but me and my wife have been food poisoned. Still not cured after three days…

We went to this rubbish place on 28th of August at 19.00. I asked the staff if there was available table we would like to come in 1 hour later. They said yes. We went there and waited for to be served. After us an English couple came and asked if there was available table. they asked them to wait After 2 minutes they were taken to a table before we were served. Then the staff took us to a table where the room was very noisy and unpleasent. Well, we were very angry with the sitiuation and had to leave. My wife was very offended with this discrimination. They tried to calm her by saying there was a confusion. It was a lie!! Everyting happened in front of us. We were Very Disappointed. Be ready for their low class treatment!!

Best indian food I have ever had in the UK. Firstly we ordered momos for takeaway and booked a dinner table for later and the manager assured as a table for later. Food was fantastic, out of the world even the service. Staff was very professional, manager helped us to choose the best and spicy dishes out of the menu. I would really recommend to go and have food if you are in Plymouth. A worth place to visit!

Bhajis were dry and inedible. Total waste of miney Stuffed paratha bread stale doughy tasted like a sponge. I appreciate everyone has the occasional bad night but the quality of this food was most definitely not worth the money.

Our favourite Indian when visiting Plymouth. Large varied menu. Lovely service with amazing food. Can’t wait to come back.

Very good food & nice staff. I'll definitely visit again & recommend this place to everyone.

Friday 22nd September. We actually got a takeaway solely based on the reviews. Positives; Popadums, Naan, Rice all decent. Chicken Madras & Chicken Tikka Balti - identical thin soupy sauce (albeit tasty - still v thin). Himalayan Squid…. The only blessing was that it was a tiny portion. The only question; what did that poor squid ever do to you?! A laugh out loud serving if the worst degree… still - the kids loved the popadums!

The food was super delicious, absolutely one of the best ! 🤤🤤🤤

Always delicious and consistent! Highly recommend their vegetarian dishes - although their lamb tikka briyani is also brilliant. Generous portions. Best curry in Plymouth

Ok but pricey - 90p per pappadum. £6 a pint

Good food, reasonably priced. Consistent quality. In my opinion, best in central Plymouth atvth3 moment, particularly when you factor cost in.

Great food and customer service. we’ll be returning. The only down side was they tried to put us in the room at the back of the restaurant. Brightly lit, and I mean bright!! with no atmosphere. Completely different to the front of the restaurant and...

Unbelievable jeff! Couldn’t ask for more

We love this restaurant. The food is very good with great service. There is an excellent choice of meals and strength of curry and the house special is worth a go. Best to book

One of the stranger restaurant experiences of my life. I am Indian and went for dinner with my white partner. When the first curry (mild) arrived, we were bewildered as it tasted extremely sweet, as in at least 3-4 tablespoons of sugar. We picked out the meat but couldn’t eat the curry. Not wanting to be rude, we thought we would order a ‘safe’ tomato-based curry. This one too was wildly sweet. At this point we gave up and asked for the bill. The server noticed we hadn’t eaten much and asked why, I explained to him that the food was very sweet. He said to me that he knew this and they intentionally sweeten the dishes far beyond anything normal in Southeast Asia or anywhere else I’ve ever been in the UK in the years I’ve lived here, to please the local British palate. My partner has been eating food from the subcontinent for years and called these curries ‘inedible’. The server went on to apologise for becoming ‘confused’ around my race, saying that if he thought I was brown they would not have over-sweetened the dishes. He then proceeded to tell me that I look like a ‘Britisher or Chinese’, making unnecessary gestures around his eyes to explain this. He added that because my partner is white and ordered mild curries he assumed they should add copious sugar which he said he knew made the dishes poor quality. At this point I had to clarify that they adjust the flavour of the dishes according to the perceived race of the clientele, which the server confirmed. Incredulous, I spoke to the restaurant manager who repeated this all to me again. They both told me plainly that they knew the food was not nice and would not like it themselves, but did not offer any discount including my NHS discount as it was not a weeknight. Needless to say, we will not be back.

The average place, was expecting better. More better Indian cuisine options available nearby the same location.

Absolutely incredible. We’ve just moved here and now we’re in love lol

More food than I ordered thanks very tasty x

Lovely tasty yummy scrummy fresh authentic well cooked curries. Pleasant staff. Great little restaurant. Nice decor. Bing Bang Bosh 😀

What a delightful hidden Gem this Indian restaurant is, you should book as it's clearly very popular. Popadoms with the usual accessories to start, they have a good choice of Beers and Wines also. The menu is Choc-A-Block full of fantastic meals! the waiters are...

Gorgeous meal , both my husband and I throughly enjoyed our meal. My vegetarian Dhansak was exquisite and my husband chose the vegetarian Ceylon curry which he too would highly recommend. Only criticism is that the lighting was too dim as we had trouble reading...

This was disappointing as we’ve been meaning to go to this little place in the back streets of Plymouth for a year or two. Atmosphere is great albeit quiet and intimate and service was good. Sadly the main courses were just a non event. The...

A really great indian resteraunt in a lovely location, the food feels very authentic and is delicious, the resteraunt itself is very cozy and has a great atmosphere and the staff are wonderful! We go here every time we are visiting plymouth, truly a must...

Butterflied prawns were overcooked but the Himalayan salmon and garlic naan were delightful. The naan was fluffy, garlicky and best I've had for a long, long time. Hubby had lamb Katmandu which was flavoursome and just the right heat. Oldest building in Plymouth I believe....

Best curry I’ve had in plymouth, food was great, and quick service