The Spicy Affair - Croydon

Today I placed an order on the restuarants own website for a delivery, I placed my order was informed approx 45 for delivery on the site and recieved a email from the restuarant telling me the total cost, so when my food had not arrived 40 mins later my husband called the restuarant to get a eta when our food would arrive..We were asked did you order online??? My husband said yes, we were then told oh no the online ordering dosnt work and we dont do delivery either ..How can you run a business like this how will you attract new custom with that attitude ?? No wonder theres hardly anyone in there when ive drove past, if thats the service over the internet-phone I 'd hate to see the real thing..I wont be trying this place now, I will stick to what i know ie Chat House, Crown and Pepper and the good old Mirch Masala for a delivery, just thought it would be good to give a local place the opportunity to win me over but unfortunately didnt happen !!

I had never been around this area to eat before. Had intended to go to The Glamorgan but being a Friday lunch it was extremely busy and was standing room only. Walked down the road to be faced with a chioce between two Indian restaurants (this one and Peppers). Looked at both the menus in the window and decided on this one. Staff were friendly, drinks were produced quickly and the order taken swiftly. Had a selection of dishes all that were very good. I have to say the dhal stood out as the best dish. All decent quality and full of flavour. Not the best Indian restuarant in Croydon but certainly up there give it a go.

Took my mum stepdad here for a surprise birthday meal and they loved it! They had the jollof jerk chicken, my mum tried Banku Tilapia with shitto Goat Suya kebabs for starters. The portions were massive and the food was really enjoyable so you definitely get value for money. Everyone I've recommended the restaurant to has never complained. I think it's great for any kind of dining. Also, the ginger shots are a great compliment to your meal!

Food is amazing and very authentic, not like your standard Indian restaurant. It's very clean and service is good too.

This is by far the best Indian restaurant in the area. The food was traditional and tasted amazing. Service was quite good too. I think they are under new management and you can definitely see the difference.