Indian restaurants

The Merchants of Spice

4.6 655 reviews Closed 127 Yarmouth Rd, Norwich NR7 0QY, United Kingdom

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The Merchants of Spice 2 is an Indian restaurant located on Yarmouth Road in Norwich. It offers a diverse menu that highlights traditional Indian dishes, including a wide range of starters such as Tandoori Chicken Wings, Onion Bhaji, and Kasondi Ka Jhinga. The main courses feature classic offerings like Chicken Korma, Butter Chicken, Lamb Rogan Josh, and Railway Lamb Curry, alongside regional specialties such as Prawn Malabar and Beef of Bengal. The restaurant also serves various types of rice and naan breads, including Garlic Naan and Peshwari Naan, to complement the meals.

The atmosphere reflects a focus on authentic flavors and culinary craftsmanship, aiming to provide a straightforward dining experience rooted in Indian cuisine. The selection covers both popular and less commonly found dishes, catering to varied tastes. The Merchants of Spice 2 is notable within the local dining scene for its broad representation of Indian culinary traditions, allowing visitors to explore a wide spectrum of flavors in a familiar setting.

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Delivery
Onsite services
Takeout
Dine-in

Highlights

Great dessert

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Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Dining options

Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
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Bar onsite
Restroom

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Casual
Cozy
Romantic
Trendy
Upscale

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Groups

Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with The Merchants of Spice before visiting.

Reviews for The Merchants of Spice

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Based on 655 reviews

The Merchants of Spice 2 in Norwich is consistently praised for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, complemented by attentive and friendly staff. Reviewers often highlight the quality and flavor of its diverse menu, which caters well to both vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. The restaurant’s tandoori dishes and curries receive frequent commendation for their succulence and depth of flavor. Many customers appreciate the accommodating nature of the staff, including flexibility with reservations and thoughtful engagement during visits. Whether dining in or opting for takeaway, patrons often remark on the freshness and authenticity of the meals. Overall, The Merchants of Spice 2 is recognized for delivering a reliable and enjoyable Indian dining experience marked by excellent service and flavorful, well-prepared dishes.

Raymond Bewry

Jul 09, 2025

Dining Experience at the Merchants of Spice Today, 20th March, I made a reservation at this popular Indian restaurant with two friends. Although we were thirty minutes late due to traffic, the restaurant kindly agreed to hold our booking. Since my friends are vegetarians, I decided to join them and opted for a vegetarian dish, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The restaurant had a great staff-to-customer ratio, allowing us to receive our meals promptly. When there was a mix-up with one of the dishes, the staff handled it immediately and professionally. Despite the restaurant being nearly full, the atmosphere remained relaxing, enhanced by the staff's attentiveness without being overbearing. Additionally, the restaurant boasts a spacious car park, making it easy to find a parking spot without any hassle.

airujuan sylvester

Jul 03, 2025

Friendly staff, great service and nice curry.

Clare Gay

Jun 12, 2025

A delicious meal with friends Highly recommend.

Lorraine jarvis

May 07, 2025

Great welcome and lovely chat to staff while waiting for our takeaway. Vegan curry for me and railway lamb curry for my partner. 100% recommend

Jackie Cole

Apr 21, 2025

Wow. Wow. Wow. It’s very rarely that I’m fully impressed by a restaurant, but Merchants of Spice on Yarmouth Rd went above and beyond. I ordered for a group of 7. Starters and mains, and also sides. Absolutely superb!! Their tandoori anything is always succulent and flavourful. However, the modest but powerful Tarka Daal was the star of the show! I even mixed some lime pickle on with it and that was an absolute game changer! You just have to try! The wait staff are exceedingly attentive without being intrusive. They even secretly stored a birthday cake for our table. Eat in or takeaway, they’re always superb! Can’t wait to go back and visit this new favourite!

Kaitlin

Apr 04, 2025

The food was incredible, we ate the chicken tikka masala and the railway lamb curry, both were very good. The lamb samosas, tandoori chicken and the shish kebab were also very delicious. The servers are friendly and the atmosphere of the restaurant is lovely. If you're looking for a good Indian restaurant in Norwich I would highly recommend this place.

Tony Parkins

Apr 01, 2025

As a converted pub this venue does not have the elegance of the Norwich City one, but the food is fantastic, thecstaff attentive but not intrusive. I was surprised to see how busy it was at 6pm on a Wednesday evening. Well worth a visit.

Chevenne Pell

Mar 21, 2025

By far the best Indian restaurant in Norfolk outstanding customer service, lovely atmosphere, amazing authentic food, great prices, what more could you want? book a table, you won’t be disappointed. Best lamb sag & chicken tikka masala I’ve ever had!! perfect for any occasion