Royal Spice Indian Restaurant & Takeaway Cambridge in Cambridge

12B Victoria Ave, Cambridge CB4 1EH, United Kingdom

★★★★★
(281 reviews)
Categories: Indian restaurant Indian takeaway Takeout restaurant Restaurant

About

Royal Spice Indian & Bangladeshi Restraunt & Takeaway

Website
royalspicecambs.co.uk
Address
12B Victoria Ave, Cambridge CB4 1EH, United Kingdom
Plus Code
647G+H6 Cambridge, United Kingdom
Time Zone
Europe/London

Business Hours

Monday
4:30–10 PM
Tuesday
4:30–10 PM
Wednesday
4:30–10 PM
Thursday
4:30–10 PM
Friday
4–10:30 PM
Saturday
4–10:30 PM
Sunday
4:30–10 PM

Services

Service options
No-contact delivery Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible car park
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Coffee Free water refills Halal food Late-night food Organic dishes Vegan options Vegetarian options
Dining options
Dinner Catering Dessert
Amenities
Gender-neutral toilets Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Family friendly Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids Kids' menu

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Reviews

4.5
★★★★★
281 reviews

Most Mentioned

delivery (26) prices (20) takeaway (16) alcohol (8) chicken tikka masala (6) onion (6) dining (6) vindaloo (5) vegetarian (5) dhansak (3)
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★★★★★
November 17, 2024

Loved the food! The tandoori chicken was perfectly cooked, juicy inside, and had a delightful char from the clay oven. Will definitely be ordering again

★★★★★
November 17, 2024

Had the mutton curry, and it was amazing—well-cooked with tender meat and deep flavors. Also, the staff were very polite and ensured my order was on time. Great service and delicious food

★★★★★
November 17, 2024

The lamb tikka chops were tender and full of flavor. The tandoori chicken wings were cooked perfectly, making them a great starter. Always satisfied with my orders.

★★★★★
November 17, 2024

Here’s my genuine review of Royal Spice Indian Restaurant: I recently visited Royal Spice Indian Restaurant and decided to get takeout on my way home. I ordered a variety of desi dishes, including Sag Bhaji (greens), Dal, Egg Rice, Beef Jhalferzi, Chicken Dansak, and Chicken Jhalrezi, along with a range of complimentary sauces like raita and chutney. The standout dish for me, and even for my family, was the Chicken Dansak. It was simply delicious—perfectly cooked and packed with flavor. The other dishes were also well-prepared and enjoyable, showcasing a great balance of spices and textures. What impressed me most was the quality of the food the next day. I tried some of the leftovers, and they tasted just as fresh and flavorful as they did when I first got them. Overall, I had a wonderful experience with Royal Spice. The food was authentic and tasty, and I wanted to explore more of their menu. Highly recommended for anyone craving quality Indian cuisine!

★★★★★
November 11, 2024

Super tasty and affordable considering the amount of food. The place was cozy and the staff friendly.

★★★★★
October 20, 2024

Popped in with my 9yr old son this Saturday and had an excellent meal. I don’t live locally so was my first visit. Incredibly friendly warm service from Ahmed who was chatty and attentive, made us feel very welcome. Poppadoms with flavourful chutneys, starters, a chicken rogan josh main and a tarka dhal. Everything was well prepared, had good delicate flavours and not greasy. No alcohol licence which is fine with me. Mainly thing of note was the friendly but not over the top service. Had a good chat with the owner who seemed to enjoy his job and had pride in the restaurant. My son was very positive about the food and has asked to go back another time!

★★★★
May 11, 2024

Chicken dansak,onion rice with papadoms and onion bhaji,good size portion,lovely rice and bjaji but the curry was a little bland,abit disappointing really as I was looking forward to a good curry ..

★★★★
June 13, 2022

The food was nice. But some items like curry and shashlik need more salt and sour. Rice was awesome. First time I’m trying chilli garlic rice. Rice was spicy. Really enjoyed. Also the restaurant was very small. Only 4 table’s. Need to improve the seating spaces and also in the menu drinks was vey shorter. Only 3-4 drinks available. Customer service was awesome. Staffs are tearing the customers very politely. Overall nice restaurant.

December 19, 2024

Worst indians i have had, very bland and chicken was 100% from frozen as it was hard and gristly. The chips are frozen fries like you d get in a soft play. Only nice thing was the garlic naan but was the size of a small tortilla wrap

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 30, 2024

Spot on food and staff would definitely go back

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Best food in Cambridge Vegetarian options: Very good veg Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Best food in UK

November 21, 2024

Worst Indian food ever. We ordered chcken karai, paneer masala and 7 roti, received only 1 roti and curry was tasteless. Waste of money

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

The classic chicken dansak is superb with the mushroom rice! Thank you royal spice Lovely service and great food

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Had some very tasty food at Royal Spice, onion bhaji, tarka daal, saag paneer, and prawn vindaloo, all delicious, and good size portions, with very friendly service, we found out they are moving soon, close to where they are now, but to bigger premises which will allow a lot more dining in options for them as they by their own admission are a bit tight for dining in currently, we will definitely be checking out the new premises when back in Cambridge!

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

2.First time trying Royal Spice, and I was blown away. The food arrived hot, flavorful, and on time. Their chicken tikka masala had a perfect balance of spices. Definitely ordering again

★★★★
November 21, 2024

Royal Spice never fails to deliver on quality. The lamb vindaloo packed the perfect fiery punch, while the chicken tikka masala was indulgently rich and satisfying. A reliable go-to for takeaway every time.

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

I enjoyed my meal, especially the chili garlic rice it had a great kick! Some dishes could use a touch more salt, but the service was friendly, which made up for it.

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Tried their Bombay butter chicken, and it was fantastic creamy and rich with deep flavors. The garlic naan was good but could have been more garlicky for my taste

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Superb flavors and great portion sizes. The saag aloo was deliciously spiced, and the mushroom rice added a wonderful earthy taste to the meal. Delivery was timely, and everything arrived hot.

October 21, 2024

This was the worst food I could have ever had. We ordered a mixed platter which was supposed to be with fish, but it came with meat in which the meat was raw. Secondly, we ordered spicy vindaloo with chicken in it. It was so bitter and had no taste at all. It was just tomatoes and red chilies purée with chicken in it. There was no taste at all. We also ordered chicken biryani, which was so bad. I would never recommend anyone to order food from here.

October 21, 2024

Extremely slow service. Took a hour longer than expected and food was ice cold. Never ordering again. Dont recommend!

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

great service and even better food! 10/10

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

We ve been having take aways for the past couple of years. The food has always been consistently good which is why we return. Thanks to the chefs Food : 5/5

★★
October 21, 2024

Had a takeaway from royal spice for the first time and not sure if I would recommend or re try it to be fair as the food was very disappointing, very bland with no flavour apart from tasting like oil, for the price i would expect flavour.... the only good thing about the experience was the delivery driver

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

On holiday in Cambridge Indian is our preferred cuisine Meal and Service Fabulous Parking: Parked opposite restaurant

September 21, 2024

Beware! Our family, spread across three different addresses, will never order from them again. After we complained about missing sides in previous orders, we believe they tainted our food as retribution. The meal arrived overcooked, tasted strange, and we all fell ill the next day. This could be considered food poisoning, which is a serious crime, and they re lucky we didn t involve the police. We had been loyal customers for over five years, but lately, they kept leaving out sides from our starters. For example, we d order four starters but only receive two side salads and one small pot of sauce instead of the full order. We even warned them in our instructions that if this continued, we d stop ordering. Unfortunately, after the last experience, we re done with them for good.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Good Food and excellent service.

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Really nice food

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Excellent food

★★
August 21, 2024

Very disappointed with the food. Used to be good years ago, now overpriced and average food. Got the order wrong too. Chicken was rubbery. Will not go again. Edit: @Ahmed, you only got one of the starters wrong, but the rest of the food was also subpar. After placing the order, I phoned the restaurant and spoke to a gentleman to say I would be late for collection and they accepted. Despite this, the food was sitting for over 1.5 hours, and the Puri was very soggy. I used to be a regular at your takeaway, but I dont think I will return again. If you have made any changes recently, you need to reverse them.

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

The food from here feels so good It tastes like proper Indian food when compared to other restaurants Food

★★
August 21, 2024

First time with this restaurant- wasn t tasty. Won t use again

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

I am so sorry that I mixed up your excellent business with Bar Hill Spice. I have been using your company for nearly 30 years and have found you to be the best. I had a bad experience with Bar Hill Spice and made a mistake. I am very sorry.

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

I recently tried the Biryani from Royal Spice Restaurant, and I must say it was an absolute delight. The rich aroma and the perfectly balanced spices made it a truly flavorful experience. The rice was cooked to perfection, and the meat was tender and succulent. The accompanying sauce was the perfect complement, adding an extra layer of flavor that made each bite even more enjoyable. I picked up my order and enjoyed it in the comfort of my own home, and it was still hot and delicious. Royal Spice definitely knows how to make an outstanding Biryani. Highly recommended!

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

As overseas visitors who have visited three very good Indian restaurants in the UK, this was our favourite. All food was fantastic - highly recommend Chicken 69 as a starter.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Great food, ordered as a takeaway using just eat. Really good portions and tasty food!

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Best indian food reminds me of home

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

I have lived in Cambridge since 2012 and I only discover this gem now?!?!?!?

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Amazing food, probably one of the best curries I ever had in Cambridge. I d definitely order again!

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

Just popped in to order some food as I am working overnight just round the corner. Got a very friendly welcome and ordered the Beef Mangsho Bhuna with coconut rice and a peshwari naan. The bhuna is soooooo tender with gorgeous spicing, the rice is richly coconut infused and the naan is packed full of sweet almond flavour. Even the onion salad is balanced and fine and the extra condiments are all really good, especially the lime pickle that is stroking your tongue with flavour instead of overwhelming heat. Absolutely recommend them and shall be back very soon !

★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Last Saturday March 16th I ordered a delivery, no salad was delivered for the starters even though I ticked the with salad options, phoned them up and they offered to deliver the salad after some confusion with establishing my order, if I had accepted the delivery and waited for the salad the starters would have been cold so thats 3 starters and no salad equals 3 pissed off people, so I was offered a free item on my next order even though I was reluctant to order from them again , today I have ordered and mentioned the issue with my last order and not to forget the salad this time and tried to inform him one of his colleagues offered me a free item as a good will gesture so the not so happy chap on the phone stated to me he would give me 10% off on my order which I automatically receive on checkout unbeknown to him obviously , so how does he think hes doing me a favour for something Im automatically entitled to as one of my online rewards, chaps the customer is always right so read your orders and additional requests if you want to keep your customers. I feel you have not rewarded me for your mistake.

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

The food here is delicious. It is now our go-to place for a takeaway.

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Royal Spices take-away service is nothing short of fantastic. Despite the convenience of ordering to-go, the quality of their food remains consistently exceptional. Each dish is carefully packaged to preserve its freshness and flavors, ensuring that your dining experience at home is just as delightful as in the restaurant. The menu offers a wide selection of options, catering to various tastes and dietary preferences. Whether youre craving classic Indian cuisine or exploring new flavors, Royal Spices take-away menu has something for everyone. The ordering process is efficient, and the staff is friendly and accommodating, making it easy to enjoy a gourmet meal in the comfort of your own home. Overall, Royal Spice sets the bar high for take-away dining with their delicious food, prompt service, and attention to detail.

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Best place in Cambridge by far

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Found this place after we looked on the internet small place think it s more of a takeaway with a small seating area food was hot and the service was quick very nice place and very happy to return good customer service and a very reasonable price little gem out the way Vegetarian options: Very good service and selection of good food

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Very nice chicken biryani

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Really narrow small place but lovely food and patient service, like to come with my friend

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Large menu and very tasty food (inc starters such as onion bhaji and chicken tika as well as mains) with good portions. But why says raisins in the Peshwari nan when there are clearly none? No alcohol on the menu, but you can bring your own (so an even better value meal!).

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Best biryanis in Cambridge, you can tell a lot of love & passion goes into their dishes. 9 out of 10

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Great food - very tasty. Great service - the staff were very attentive. Would definitely eat here again.

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Not licensed, not byo, not advertised as such.

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Really rude experience, delivery gave me no sauce with my starter Bajis - called them up and got someone really pushy telling me they dont come with sauce unless Id phoned and asked for it, pointed out the description on the site literally says with sauce like every other Indian takeaway. I asked for a refund on the Bajis only, they refused and said I had to order again from them and theyd add some for free, I declined and they hung up on me. Called back, manager was also rude and pushy but said the refund was done and hung up, its been 20 days now and no refund. I have no idea why they wouldnt choose the easy option of good customer service but please take this as a warning not to bother with this place - I shall not again.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Just demolished a lovely curry from Royal spice. All different items ordered for the family, everyone enjoyed their dish.was a bit worried as never ordered from here before, or used food hub, their delivery partner , but spot on time and nice delivery driver .Will order again

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Had dinner here on the 29th Jan 2023. Overall great experience with well priced and portion dishes. Would recommend the lamb sagwala and okra bindi.. so delicious!! Friendly staff and great ambience. Highly recommend if you are craving for authentic Indian food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Omg. I cant believe this place didnt have a line around the block. Malayan Chicken with coconut rice was flavorful with no heat. My husband had Chicken Dhamsak...spicy but not so hot I also couldnt enjoy it. Not blow your head off hot just flavor. The best!!! Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian options, your biggest issue is deciding which one to try.

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

rude staff

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

How rude, we ordered at 9:15pm, they called us saying they were out of one item we changed it, OK, great, then two minutes later they cancel our order... I called and they said they just closed which is BS. Their website says they close at 1030pm. Yes, very true. I attached a copy of the JustEat cancellation to prove it.

December 21, 2023

Very rude behavior with customers Basically this is dining but you can t eat inside if you want to eat inside you have to pay 1st £15 each

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Good food

December 21, 2023

Ordered at 8:30pm. It s now 10pm and still no delivery. Tried calling for the last 10mins and no answer. They shut at 10pm so I assume we won t be getting dinner tonight. Terrible service, do not order from them

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Don t come here for big groups, they didn t tell us that our group of 10 was going to be split across three separate tables when we booked. They then rather rudely remarked that they couldn t move the tables so we could eat as one group so we left. Massive inconvenience.

★★
December 21, 2023

Food is nice but the Staff is not. Once he asked us to go because minimum order per person was 15 pound s and told us to order a take take away and when we Ordered a take away the total Amount was more than 30. I didn t get the logic behind that. Not welcoming we had to wait for 10 min to be seated in an empty restaurant. And then other 10 mins to take our order. There priority is not the guest inside the restaurant it s the online delivery. Very disappointed with the staff although the food was good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

A small, understated restaurant with a broad menu and excellent tasting food.

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

What a strange management...

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Fantastic food and service as always. Highly recommend if in Cambridge.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

all round very good. fast delivery and dining in is good service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Good restaurant, great hospitality, clean and hygienic

★★
December 21, 2023

First time visiting, found korma a bit watery/tasteless, barely any chips in a large brown bag. Just a very average meal.

December 21, 2023

Arrived today 5pm and found doors locked :( Nobody answered phone either.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Only had food delivered but the food weve had has been great the lamb in the vindaloo is very tender and the taste is even better.....shall have to visit the restaurant in the evening soon...

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Delicious food. Delightful host. Would definitely return!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great food and very good service. The recommendations were perfect, the lamb dhansak was splendid!

★★
December 21, 2023

Daal makhani is a punjabi dish where black lentils are simmered. either please change the name of your dish where you add butter to yellow lentils (that sounds funny to North Indians) or please mention in the description whatever twist you ve added :) And, I ordered paneer curry where Paneer = rubber. Overall, my experience was hilariously bad with this restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Wow! Absolutely delicious!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Just had our first food from the Royal Spice, delivered to our home. Not a huge order but the food was delicious, hot, fresh and tasty. It was delivered well within the time promised and we will most definitely be ordering from them again. Delighted to find such a good Indian who deliver to Girton

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Great Indian food. High quality ingredients and explanation of taste. Service is also great, fast delivery. Definitely recommend.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Love this place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Amazing food and excellent service!

December 21, 2023

Worst place to have food . Cant find any flavours in the food . Waste of money . I never choose this place again . So guys please note this

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Lovely food and great service. Will highly recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

When we showed up the sign said closed, but after looking through the window like a lost puppy they realized their mistake and flipped the sign over. Got the Vindaloo, Rice, and Chili & Cheese Naan. It was hot, both temperature and spice. Im pretty sure Im going to have nightmares today. Worth it. Would go again, might try the regular cheese naan next time.

★★★
December 21, 2023

Naga chicken rated ok, the chicken wasn t fresh and a bit overdone. I asked for some mint sauce and mango chutney which was very small and didn t taste fresh. I ordered pilau rice which was fragrant and good. Overall for just under £18 for chicken and rice take out not very impressive. It s a shame because it s local to me and I would used their service again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Excellent

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

The best Indian food in Cambridge for sure and such lovely, prompt and generous service, I wish I discovered this place sooner! Highly recommend

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Hidden gem on Victoria Bridge. The best Indian takeaway Ive had in years.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Excellent food and service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Had an *excellent* meal here with friends. The garlic naan was great, the sabzi dhansak (which I got on the waiters recommendation) was great, and the mango lassis were great. In particular, the service was amazing: we got food quickly, and the staff were super friendly and talked to us for a while. Definitely coming again and bringing others.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Wonderful worker over there

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Just delicious and the most friendly people!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Nice Staff and delicious food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Fantastic flavours and friendly staff who were great with our children. Thank you!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Me and my good friend came across this wonderful restaurant during our bank holiday break in Cambridge and we were not disappointed! The food was incredible and the service was more then we could have expected. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Cambridge.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Super nice people and delicious food! Highly recommended. Its going to be renovated. Now it is a bit cramped and uncomfortably decorated, but the quality is very good!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Excellent food, quick delivery friendly staff.

★★★★
December 21, 2022

Food was excellent. Proper Indian test. Space bit small. Staff is friendly.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Food was super delicious ...loved it

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Delightful curry in a peaceful setting. I had a new dish for me, shatkora daal with special rice, and a peshwari naan and Rubicon mango; they were all tasty and freshly prepared. The staff were friendly and were happy to give advice. This place is small and has simple décor; look past that to find this, your new favourite place. Vegetarian options available (dedicated sections on the menu); menu was clearly labelled, with annotations about gluten, meat and nuts per-dish, as well as heat.

★★
December 21, 2022

Sorry for the 2 stars but the meal was not up to the usual standard. This may have been due to the restaurant being busy and staff shortages but when you pay top dollar, and curry has become very expensive these days over £40 for 3, you expect good quality. The chicken tikka in the rogan was dry and tough and the sauce was thin and oily. Also there was no salad or sauce with the onion bhaji.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Oh man! What great food. Had Bombay Butter chicken and royal rice. It was a lot for one, breakfast left overs. Chicken was tender and the sauce was slightly spicy, just right. Rice was also very tasty.

Local Guide
December 21, 2022

I had tarka dhal,staff curry and 3 roti s.. delivered localy. Dhal was sort of ok( dont get me wrong i m being modest) but staff curry was a total joke.specially priced at £13.50. 3 halves of a potatoe i drumstick and a cut of rib cage with no meat in a red fiery sauce Total bill was £27.50. Roti wasnt even roti. They sent nan bread instead. Disrespectful and unacceptable Never again and i m talking about it.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Mixed feelings. Best mushroom rice, but over charged me 13.95 for a bland Bombay Butter Chicken menu at 10.95. No alcohol was fine, but only 4 tables and like sitting in a corridor..

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Best place I ve eaten in Cambridge. Little small but it was fine for me. Will be coming back to eat here for sure! Thanks royal spice for the fantastic food

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Good food and excellent service

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Very nice vindallu Very tasty

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Had a terrible vegan dinner in Norwich, despite not being in the mood. I ve been afraid that would ruin my appetite for good. But this place managed to restore my love for food. Yes, yes, it s that good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

It was beyond amazing! I enjoyed every little bit of the King Prawns Biriyani! Also the Mango Lacy was a drink from heaven! Unfortunately it was my last day in Cambridge so I only visited it once, otherwise, I would go there again and again! Thanks, you really made my day!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Fantastic meal. Highly recommended!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

10/10 food and service, one of the best curries we e ever had, and we ve had a lot! Highly recommended

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

This joint restaurant and takeaway has a cosy interior with friendly staff who regularly check in on you to make sure everything is going well. From our experience, Royal Spice well deserves 5 stars. All the portions were nice and large and each dish was very reasonably priced. Excellent variety of options for vegans and vegetarians, and it is clearly indicated what allergens are in which dish. Overall, everything we ate tasted superb: Onion bhaji - soft and flaky almost pastry-esque exterior with a gently saucy interior and mild flavour. This starter was stunning. Puri - thin, soft bread lightly fried on the outside but not crisp. Really complements each bite of the main dishes and as an extra to some classic basmati rice. Sabzi Dhansak - my partners favourite of all of the dishes. Rich and hearty dish with strong spices that really satisfy the palate. Slightly spicy. Sabzi Rogan Josh - my favourite, likewise rich and hearty dish, but with its own distinct flavours. Both dishes were clearly slow cooked as all the vegetables were lovely and soft. Paneer Jalfrezi - the least flavoursome of all the dishes with big chunky vegetables and sliced chilli peppers. Mild and subtle flavours but very nice.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Try Khusboo Lamb! Omg I love spicy and flavorful food! So great food. The lamb was so fresh! I just stopped in this place seeing it is Indian Bangladeshi. VERY IMPRESSED

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

I visited this branch by chance , as I visited Cambridge town with my family from Uxbridge. I met Mamoun, and ordered 2 Large Birianis , they both come with the traditional veg curry . I wanted to say a huge thank you and the quality was next to none. More so his service was outstanding , listened to my request in wanting the food extra hot ( temperature wise) Thanks again.

★★
December 21, 2022

It s impossible to get seated, every single time I go they say they are only doing take out that night or are fully booked when the place is clearly empty. One time I even called ahead to check before walking over to confirm there was seating and when I got there they pretended as if I didn t call ahead to confirm they could seat me and my guest. I have had take out and the food is nice, but the service is really lacking.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

The food was absolutely amazing and the service was wonderful! I will definitely be recommending to friends and family.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Fresh, clean food, fairly priced. Very friendly staff. Owner is very much present and is also very helpful and friendly, helped us with the local area very much. Made sure all dietary aspects were met. We had the new butter chicken dish and egg fried rice! Shame we couldnt find time to pop in again before leaving for the next place. If we find ourselves in cambridge again we will be back for some more delicious food. Would recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Gorgeous and polite

★★
December 21, 2022

Ordered Staff Curry. Amazing sauce, flavour, spice and heat; all cooked on bone; best I ve experienced in UK but, virtually zero meat and definitely scraping the barrel. £13.95 it isn t. Shame, really.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

I am sorry to say this but I was disappointed with the take away I had tonight. The rice was bland, the chicken tikka masala didn t have much taste. The best thing was the onion bajee but I expected it to have a small bag of salad and some mint sauce which I have always had before when I have ordered from other Asian takeaways especially for the price. Not the best and certainly not the cheapest I ve had.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

This is just what you would expect for a decent Indian meal. They werent trying to be something they arent, they are an indiant restaurant and takeaway its not artisan food. The food was perfect, the restaurant was empty and spotlessly clean (takeaway orders continually coming in) the food was reasonably priced and my god was there some variety on offer. Also my good was it delicious I can still taste it five days on. When I come back to Cambridge next I will go here again. The house beef bhuna is to die for. It doesnt have an alcohol license but being honest drinking would have detracted from the brilliant food. You want a drink theres a pub next door afterwards. YOU MUST TRY THIS INDIAN.

Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Rubbish. They messed up our order and it tasted awful. There was no spice! No flavour! And the Saag Aloo was blended into mush for some reason? The only half decent thing was the bombay potatos but still average. The Peshwari naan had the weirdest texture too. Honestly, just dont even try. If youre craving an Indian and next door is shut, dont even bother just wait until the next day when its open again. Tesco microwave curry is nicer than this.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

The food was beautiful! Must try the tandoori garlic

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

The food was amazing and so was the reception, super friendly. It s a small place which adds to the atmosphere

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Had a great meal here. Thanks

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

The food was excellent and the staff were very polite n helpful

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

We had the chicken masala and tikka khimbi dupiaza. Was very tasty, naan bread also was surprisingly good.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Very decent place indeed. Doesnt look much from the outside and its pretty tiny inside, but the food was top notch. Definitely recommend.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Great food and good service

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

A great takeaway that gets that ephemeral curry taste just right. Good delivery range too.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Wow just wow. Everything was perfect. Lamb naga biryani is a 10/10. Thank you very much.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

So glad we trusted the other Google reviews and ended up here! We got the lamb biryani, chicken masala, vegetable chaat, and royal naan. Though we walked in right as they were opening (Ill blame the jet lag), we were greeted promptly and well taken care of. Overall, would certainly recommend stopping by Royal Spice!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Amazing food and very friendly and helpful staff. Good sized portions, good prices. Excellent!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Food was great and service even better.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Wow what delicious food and a great host. Dont be put off by how small the place is, much better than a large venue with a super busy kitchen. Defo coming back

★★★
December 21, 2022

Food was good, but would expect more for the price, and the prices on the menus did not match the prices on the receipt at the end of the meal (Edit: I am referring to the menus provided once we had sat down inside the restaurant, not an external display menu)

★★★
December 21, 2022

The food was nice but pricey for what it was. The prices on the menu did not match up with what we were charged (the curry I ordered was listed as £10.95 on the menu given to me at the table but I was instead charged £13.95). I understand prices may change periodically but this needs to be reflected in the menu.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Amazing food. Lovely staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Fantastic food, great selection of dishes to choose from. Friendly staff. Will be back again!

December 21, 2022

I placed an order with them via just eat but it never arrived. I called the restaurant twice and they said it will be with you shortly and finally when I called again at 10pm, they cancelled my order after an argument. They didnt realise that perhaps someone might have guests over and they need to get the food. Pathetic people and no decent behaviour.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Hidden gem, highly recommended

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Before going to this place I always think Im not a big fan of Indian food. But I must say the food we tried was very good. Pretty small restaurant but very clean and nice vibe. Very decent price (~£15 per person for us). Will definitely return for more delicious Indian cuisine! --------- edit: 2nd time visit This time we were told that there is a minimum amount (£15) per person for the whole table, which is a bit weird and I never came across this at other restaurants before. The shrimp curry we ordered was also not as tasty as other dishes, but the lamb is great. 3 stars for this time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Absolutely top notch. Starter, curry, rice, sides and nan all excellent. No bad points on anything. 5 Star all round and will definitely go back. Worth it !!!

★★★★
December 21, 2022

Really nice food here and good service too!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Absolutely fantastic food!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Excellent food and great guys ... couldn t fault the food tonight

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

We had a takeaway from here for NYE, and it was absolutely delicious! Everything we ordered tasted freshly made and was so good! We said it was one of the best Indian takeaways we ve had for a while and we will definitely be going back! They even gave chocolate chip cookies as a NYE present, which were divine!!!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Amazing meal food was hot on arrival very polite staff very good all round but most of all food is delicious as always We both highly recommend

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

WOW! First time using Royal Spice, had looked at the menu many times, but finally ordered tonight. Food quality was amazing, large portions and very well presented. Top notch

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

My boyfriend and I have been meaning to try this place for ages and we weren t disappointed. The food was delicious and the gentleman that welcomed us was so warm and friendly. Will definitely be back!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Good food and service. Would recommend.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

They arrived exactly when they said they would and their food was delicious. We order from here quite a bit and theyve never let us down

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Everything here is so flavoursome and absolutely BANGS. We got: - chicken 65 - BANGS - dhaal Makhan - BANGS - massala chips - BANGS so hard it may be the best thing Ive ever put in my mouth Will defo be back

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Tried for the first time last night, really tasty, prompt delivery times would definitely order again.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Best Indian food I ve had in Cambridge hands-down. If you wanna try something different outside of the normal chicken tiki masala I would recommend the murgh lababdar!! It is sooooo good. Honestly anything you get there is going to be good. Another good dish if you like something spicy is the staff curry. I didn t realize how spicy it was going to be when I ordered it, but still found myself eating it because the flavor was that good. Good people, great food... definitely worth a try! I promise it will be your go-to from now on.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Great service, fast and quick, fresh and tasty! Excellent taste! We will be coming back again :).

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

The food is delicious - tasty with very generous portion sizes, and lots of options on the menu. The service was excellent - they offered recommendations and talked us through the menu, and even offered to customise some dishes to suit our tastes and dietary requirements (e.g swapping out meat for mixed veg). Will definitely come back again.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Fantastic service and excellent food. Not been here in 20 years but will be back again with friends within the next few weeks. Service was sharp attentive and informative. The food the reason we love curry was as good as it gets . Was given additions to try and was blow away. Don t sell alcohol but plenty of pubs next door . I only tend to have one drink with my meal do never a problem. Had alcohol free beer. A brilliant dining and food experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Seriously one of the best Indian meals I have ever had, and Ive been to India!! Unlike many take-aways, the food tasted freshly made, it wasnt greasy or artificial. And was a very quick delivery via Just Eat. The onion bhajis were incredible! I shall definitely order again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Absolutely banging food. Great service, I have a dairy allergy and these guys really know their menu inside and out giving reccomendations and alternative options Hussein was our host and he was incredibly accomodating and attentive but not in an in your face way. All around great service.

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Food was bland and over priced.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Has to be one of the best Indians in Cambridge. Tried many places and this tops them all.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

I had a lovely experience; food & service wise. The food was delicious & service was outstanding, I totally recommend people to go especially with their family.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Authentic Indian food. Great service and the owner is very humble and really a gentleman.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Top quality Indian food , highly recommended. The chicken was the most succulent Ive had in a curry for a long time .

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

This is a GEM.Brilliant fabulous food and big portions too.Very good prices u cant get alcohol but its great service and pubs around the aera.Dont let this put u off its fantastic and the staff are so friendly and have laugh with u if I could I would give it even more than 5 out of 5

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

A solid Indian with a wide selection of curries, sides and all the good stuff. The place seems to be very popular for delivery as well. Be aware the restaurant is alcohol-free. Service was fast and attentive.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

REALLY good! Great food, great staff

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Coming from the west-midlands I always found curries in Cambridge wanting for my 4 years of undergrad here. I happened to be back in Cambridge this evening and tried Royal Spice. I was thoroughly impressed. I wish I had found you sooner, I would definitely have been a regular.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

This is my new home for Indian food and I would confidently say its the best restaurant in East Anglia for sure. The food is amazing, great flavours with high quality, succulent meat used. I live 7 miles away and the food arrives piping hot every time. Love it!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Excellent service, and the food was exceptionally good. My partner said that the naan was the best shed ever eaten! Cannot recommend this place enough. Thanks to the staff who went out of their way to make our dining experience a brilliant one! NB: this establishment does not have alcoholic drinks on the premises.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Absolutely delicious food and polite and friendly staff!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Excellent, authentic Indian and Bangladeshi food. Had a spicy lamb curry and a freshly made mango lassi to drink. The place is small but cozy and the staff is incredibly friendly

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Our favourite take away in Cambridge. Great choice on offer for vegetarians, great service and value for money.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Amazing Indian! It s a small and cozy restaurant that serves up some divine food!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Authentic and great Indian food at this family-owned restaurant. Service has been excellent and the staffs definitely remember their customers.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Delicious food, portions are large. Great assortment. A lovely option for a very good meal.

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Best Indian food in Cambridge

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

I like to say thank you very much , your one in a million

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Really nicely cooked very nice flavour thank you kutie bhaisab we all enjoyed it fantastic

★★★★
December 21, 2020

Delicious food with excellent customer service.

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

I highly recommend this place because Im really pleased to have their freshly cooked excellent, delicious dishes and their prompt delivery service.

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Food was amazing. Service and delivery was top notch. Will be my go to from now on.

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

We have ordered a takeaway for a family dinner. We have a special dietary requirements which was not a problem as the restaurant has a very broad menu with options for even the most fussy eaters. Sea bass bhuna was the best curry we ve eaten, it was extremely fragrant. We have also ordered prawns Jalfrezi and again, exception flavours accompanied by a hint of spice. Butter chicken was very juicy and deliciously spiced with yogurt marinate. Last but not least, a lamb shank, mouth watering. All of these curry s, each had a very unique flavour, unlike in other restaurants it seems that some use the same spice blend for most of their dishes. I would 100% recommend royal spice!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

New opening. Treated me and the kids to curry for my birthday,it was lovely and still hot on arrival,sometimes when ordered from there in the past its not been hot but it was so nice,love the new take out bags and flannels.

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

The food we had was lovely we will be going back for more x

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Royal Spice is newly re-opened and the food is great. Weve ordered multiple dishes for take out and every time the food has been freshly prepared and delicious. Naan is freshly prepared when you arrive to pick up your food.

December 21, 2020

I placed an order through Uber Eat with them around 4 pm to be delivered by 9-9:30 pm. They cancelled at 9:30pm letting me and my family without dinner. Awful costumer service. They could have cancelled anytime but they waited until the very last minute.

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Have lived in Cambridge four years now (having moved from the midlands which knows a thing or two about curries :-)) and I have to say this is by far the best curry I ve had so far, lots of flavour, good portions and really friendly service. Looking forward to when we can go in person to the restaurant post lockdown. Would highly recommend.

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Takeaway delivered last night. Absolutely fantastic

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Amazing food, I can t speak highly enough about the quality and service, in my opinion the best Indian takeaway in Cambridge by far.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Truly amazing place, the food was cooked perfectly and lovely staff, wholeheartedly recommended to anyone in the area looking for good quality Indian food

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Was stunning. Naan to die for, good and hot. Always delivered before estimated time. We had a chicken Madras, tandoori chicken and tarka dall. Absolutely gorgeous. We had a garlic cheese Naan and garlic rice perfect. Thank you. I would definitely recommend... Royal spice best in Cambridge...

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Enjoyed my jalfazi last night very tasty food

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Lovely little place. Superb curry.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Best indian food ever. Staff members are really kind, welcoming and polite. Definitely I will visit again

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

I m Indian myself, food very tasty and best in Cambridge. Finally Cambridge got a decent Indian takeaway.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Great food, well thought menu with plenty of choices so you dont get bored :-) Hussein & co are very friendly and accommodating, and very keen to adjust the dishes to our liking! Highly recommended!

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

We had a great night. Food was amazing, service was outstanding. Will definitely go back again:)

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Excellent service very friendly and excellent food could not fault it.

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Best rice ever! The biryani is just succulent!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Had a takeaway, all vegetarian, all very tasty! Service was very good and friendly staff. Will certainly return, so would definitely recommend.

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Best Indian food in Cambridge. Staff is super friendly!

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

I always go for the biriyani, naga alo and tarka dhall. Highly recommended! The best in cambridge!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

A great meal tonight from Royal Spice(new) 2 types of biriany chicken and lamb for my partner and myself Probably the best I have in Cambridge in the 10yr I have lived here We will be letting family and friends know about how great the food was. I shall be ordering from you again

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Great takeaway service. They delivered to us within 40 minutes. All the food was freshly prepared and still hot. Would definitely recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Are you tired of take-aways and dinner deliveries to your home, especially as the outdoor temperatures have dropped significantly? Eat-in at Royal Spice and enjoy steaming hot dishes at the carefully prepared and distanced tables. What a delight having a served meal indoors, finally! Excellent Bangladeshi traditional cuisine and the best take-away experience ever in this country. The dishes are very hot (temperature wise), which makes all the difference. The portions are generous, and the spices are well balanced and blend nicely. At Royal Spice, they know what they are doing. A gently spiced Brinjal dish, cooked at the right point, and neither soggy nor oily complemented the Chicken Korma that was velvety, delicate, and mild. I accompanied these exquisite dishes with fragranced rice. The Poppadum was still warm on unpacking and the mango chutney had that nice acidic tang that revived my memories of the mangrove-lined coastline where humans and tigers live in conflict.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Great guys and great food! Would really recommend the veggie jalfrezi and the puris. Great food for vegans, veggies, and meat eaters, rapid prep, and easy to order. Delicious stuff!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Best onion fried rice and curry I ve ever had - thank you guys! All freshly made and added perks like fresh coriander on top! Will definitely order again!! Friendly and excellent service, personal request to call upon arrival also followed ..thank you again!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Best butter chicken in UK. Good quality food, nice portions and friendly staff.

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Great little curry place. Quite possibly the best curry in Cambridge, and excellent service to go along with it.

★★★★
December 21, 2020

Some of the nicest Indian food I have EVER had. Definitely the best I have had in Cambridge! I cannot recommend this place enough! Incredible flavour! Perfect for a takeaway. Food wise, faultless. Recently ate inside of the restaurant. Was a warm, friendly welcome. Our waiter was very kind, funny and helpful. The food, once again, was amazing and very fresh. The only downside and reason for 4 stars and not 5, is that they do not sell alcohol in the restaurant when dining in. Typical English reaction I know, but it would be nice to choose to have a beer or wine with the meal, instead of soft drinks. I m unsure if it is simply a licensing situation or a personal choice of the establishment? But it would encourage more people to dine in if alcoholic drinks were served. However, loved it and will return soon!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Enjoyed one off the best takeaways I have had for years last evening and the phall was excellent

Local Guide
December 21, 2019

I ordered for delivery the time was ok, however when it came to eating the parathas were just a thick dough , the tikka extremely salty not edible at all. Would not recommend for those reasons.