Rice n'Spice in Recklinghausen

Super delicious food!! The service is incredibly warm - both the employees and the boss are extremely friendly and attentive. The cozy ambience completes the experience. Absolute recommendation, I would love to come back!

We've been to Rice n'Spice four times now and we'll be happy to come back again and again. We tried the buffet for the first time today and found the system to be really great because you could always order fresh new dishes that were served in small portions. So far I haven't tried a dish that I personally didn't like. The service is really very friendly and gives great recommendations

If you like Indian food, this is the place for you. The employee was very friendly, the food came quickly and was very tasty. Some may also find it interesting that there is a large selection of vegetarian dishes. We would come back!

There were 5 of us there today and we had the buffet, everything was fresh, hot and delicious Yes, you have to wait a little but that's normal when you get something fresh. The service was very friendly and our every wish was fulfilled. Thank you, we'll be back

Food top Service super nice Atmosphere also chic

I just can't understand how something can taste so damn good. It's simply the best food ever. I could eat there every day without getting fed up.

We often order the chicken biryani here. This one is delicious!! The taste is authentic, all those herbs are delicious. The chicken is also wonderfully tender. The service is very friendly. Always with a smile. We are very happy with this restaurant and can highly recommend it! It is also very convenient if you are passing through (our case), because it is very conveniently located close to the arterial roads. Next time we will go for the buffet, where everything is freshly prepared.

I recommend that restaurant. They serve delicious Indian food and the service is very nice.

Saturday 15.2.25 / 1 p.m. 2nd attempt Unfortunately, we had to realize that the restaurant has not developed positively for us, 😒 maybe it's because we went there to eat twice at lunchtime 🤷🏼‍♂️ The positive thing, we had 3x chicken dishes and you could eat all the dishes, so well... When!!!, the young man was at the table, he was very friendly 👏🏻 The negative You sit there longer, people no longer ask you for drinks, or if you want something else. It all makes a somewhat unprofessional impression. The restaurant is also very dark inside and didn't seem that inviting to us. Even if you're over 60 and can't eat that much anymore, the amount of chicken meat was still very manageable 😒, but there was rice for 6 people, but there wasn't enough sauce. Price performance doesn't fit here at all, It tastes like this. It's actually a shame after reading some positive reviews. Since there is also the Indian restaurant Haus Vasdev in Erkenschwick, you can easily compare what is really good and what is at best sufficient here. Conclusion for us, we don't go there anymore and we don't recommend it to anyone. 2023, we were there for the first time. As a starter there was a small mixed salad, which was good. My wife had a chicken curry which was tasty “Still” good, but there is still room for improvement. I had a beef curry! I couldn't bite the first portion of meat...the young man who served us immediately brought a new dish after we told him, but the same problem arose with the next dish. It seemed as if the meat for this dish wasn't the right one or wasn't of the best quality. The young man apologized several times and wanted to bring me a third portion with beef, but I didn't want that anymore and suggested he have the same dish with chicken, which was okay. Of course, my wife had finished eating and I hadn't even started yet. The whole thing took away a lot of the desire to go out to eat. I don't think there is a trained chef in the kitchen. You can judge the meat beforehand as to whether it is suitable for quick roasting or whether it is suitable for braising. I suspect that it was goulash meat, the look of the pieces suggested that. If it had been fillet, it would have been fried to death 🤷🏻‍♂️... that's why I'm guessing it's not from a trained chef...who would definitely have seen it. What was definitely very good was that my criticism was treated kindly and even encouraged us to reflect it in the review.👏👏 In a renowned restaurant you might have gotten a coffee on the house or something similar as an apology, since the meal process was very disrupted 🤷🏻‍♂️, unfortunately that wasn't the case here. Hence my suspicion that there are no professionals at work here. The interior of the restaurant also makes a nicer, newer impression than described in the other reviews. Our conclusion: there is still a lot of room for improvement in the quality and execution of the dishes, but perhaps the restaurant/chef needs a little more time to develop better. We'll let some time pass, read the reviews, see how things went and maybe then try again. Birgit and Rainer

The ambience isn't the nicest, but the food is delicious.

The food delivered was cold and both dishes tasted like nothing. It's a shame about the money, we won't order again. I find it strange too. The dishes in the reviews here look very good, what we got was rice in cream sauce with frozen vegetables. It reminded me of a Frosta pan.

friendly staff, delicious food, a cozy warm environment .You would experience a nice time there.

super tasty, super nice!! Completely satisfied

The restaurant is very pleasant. The food is absolutely amazing. Service is nice and the selection is very great. Please note if it says “Indian spicy” then it is really spicy. We will come more often.

We had all you can eat for 2 people dine in. First they served us extreme salty food. We couldn’t even consume and had to give it back. After that they served us frozen food, we had to return this back too. The garlic nan was hard and burned and fatty and dry, but dripped oil. After that they served us food which had gasoline taste, as we ate it, we couldn’t understand what the taste was, its tasted like melted plastic in the food. It tasted as if the chef used burning execrators instead of oil. It tasted like burning paste. Horrific! This was one of my worst food experiences ever. I had to throw up at home. And they made us even pay for it after all what happened. If I could give -5, I would. You had guts to charge me for that, really?! Your food tastes like gasoline. And you are not scared to poison people. Your chef is the most talentless, I can cook better Indian food as him. I saw him laughing too in the kitchen. Horrific. There was one dish with chickpeas which had pieces of something in the gravy, it was old and spoiled. They refrozen it or used bad products. There was nothing good about anything you serve. Something is wrong in your kitchen. No one should eat here. Again: I threw up after dining here, the food made me sick.

Update 2025: The buffet is highly recommended. Small versions of the menu dishes are served to order. This is a great way to try out the menu and the food is freshly prepared to order. :) Review 2024: Very tasty, authentic food and friendly staff. We have eaten on site and ordered several times and have never had anything to complain about. Also a good place to go for vegetarians and vegans. Clear recommendation!

All you can eat for vegan, vegetarian and all chicken dishes. Top offer for under €30. The highlight - there is no buffet, the dishes are freshly prepared and ordered a la carte. Top taste and top quality.

In principle the food isn't bad, but beef is definitely sold as lamb here and I find that extremely outrageous.

Four of us were there on a Saturday evening. Another table was occupied. We ordered our drinks and food and then nothing happened for a long time. The waiter disappeared into the kitchen and was never seen again. Then our starters came first. There was no cutlery on the table and we picked up cutlery and plates from neighboring tables because the staff weren't interested in them. When asked, the drinks were brought. The main courses also came and were very tasty. The staff disappeared back into the kitchen. We weren't asked if we wanted anything else to drink, nor were we able to make it clear that we wanted to pay. Even after one of us stood at the cash register and shouted loudly several times, no one could be lured out of the kitchen, even though we kept seeing someone. We didn't feel welcome at all. In addition, the lighting in the men's toilets was broken. It's a shame because the food was really delicious!

Great authentic Indian food. Buffet is also offered here. You order from the menu as often as you want; The food is then brought in small portions. Personally, I think it's very good because you don't throw away any food.

Very tasty food, authentic Indian! We felt very comfortable with friendly service!

I've been to many Indian restaurants but this is by far the best of them all! <3

This is the best Indian I have ever tried. I drive 2 hours to eat here several times a year. The owner is also incredibly nice!

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Very tasty, authentic food! Can only be recommended

Very tasty, nice staff and a lot of selection on site.

Very tasty Indian food. Will definitely come back to eat :-)

Went there spontaneously today with three people. Very nice service, food absolutely excellent! Freshly prepared, well seasoned, traditional. Perfect sharpness. We will definitely come back or order online! The ambience isn't that great but the service and food definitely make up for it.

We ate there today with our voucher book and were thrilled. As soon as you enter the restaurant you are warmly welcomed. The Indian hospitality is simply great, you immediately feel at home. From the tomato soup with garlic naan as a starter to the mango chicken and butter chicken as the main courses, there is an absolute taste explosion on the palate. You can tell from the first forkful that the cooking here is fresh and with love. We will definitely come back even without a voucher book and can recommend this restaurant 1000%. Thank you for the great taste experience and the warmth.

Service cannot be rated because the order via Uber Eats and the driver were delayed. Food was delicious.

We really enjoyed the food, as well as the mango lassi and the chai tea. We had duck à la chef and we really enjoyed it. Thanks to Schlemmerblock we became aware of this restaurant. Price-wise totally okay. Only the toilets could use some renovation/reworking. The service was very friendly and always had a smile on their faces. We also got more rice. We went home full and happy. Will definitely come back again and try our hand at the menu. Suggestions for improvement: Put salt shakers on the tables, there was only chili and pepper. And on the drinks menu there was no indication of how much drink you get, e.g. Mezzo Mix 0.33l. Overall, a highly recommended restaurant that we would be happy to visit again and recommend to others!

Super tasty and the waiter/owner was also super nice and the food was simply bomb

I waited 1 hour for my food and the food was completely cold. The worker didn't even make a final decision but instead handed the food to me and left very quickly

Food was great and the staff was very nice, definitely again!

The best Indian restaurant I have ever tried in Germany. Authentic Indian and Bangladeshi taste. Highly recommended.

Nice restaurant with a great beer garden. Very friendly staff. Super tasty food, drinks were good, unfortunately no alcohol 😬The service has a lot to do, so the plates are left until the end. Highly recommended. Delivery service also available.

Food was super delicious. We would definitely go again. If it could be cleared away promptly, it would be perfect.

We were there for the first time. After initial difficulties (we were briefly forgotten 🙈), a very friendly waiter came up to us and took our order. The store itself is clean but really shabby. But!!! The food was very tasty. Good portions and interesting and tasty in taste. Wasn't there the last time. 😊👍

Chicken Jalfrezi is a blast. I really enjoyed that!

Delicious. Buffet is served at the table. You can choose from almost all dishes on the menu. Soups, starters, vegetarian dishes, chicken and lamb dishes. Everything is then freshly prepared and brought to the table. You could theoretically eat every dish on the menu. We will definitely come back

Very tasty Halal food. The service team is also very friendly and not intrusive. On sunny days you can also make yourself comfortable on the terrace. Absolutely recommended for a nice evening with family/friends. Parking available directly on the street.

The possibility of receiving a buffet at the table offers many different dishes from the menu to try. My friends and I went there for the first time and the staff was friendly, helpful and even gave tips on how to try as much as possible without quickly losing your appetite. Highly recommended.

The food is very tasty, the guys in service are very friendly. Unfortunately, it doesn't always work for all the food to arrive in a timely manner, but it is all the more delicious for that. However, the beef biryani yesterday was very spicy 😬.

We ate here for the first time today, the owner is super friendly, the atmosphere was nice and the food came very quickly and was super tasty! Highly recommended!! Update: been here for the second time and once again it was incredibly tasty. The Indian Chai tea is highly recommended.

A nice restaurant. Delicious Indian food, friendly staff and not too expensive. (but no alcoholic drinks)

Of the 3 times we ordered there, 2 times arrived over 2.5 hours (!) late. Food was cold, not recommended

Could be a little better looked after. Very nice waiter and delicious food 👍

Very tasty Indian food! Especially the naan bread and the mango lassi

The food was delicious and worth ordering from here. But the service was crazy. He's the only guy and should sort out service, bill, everything... And it usually takes up to 20 minutes for a tea. The ambience was the worst. Inside it totally stinks of dead rate. In summer you can sit outside for a bit, but in winter I can't imagine this restaurant at all. Toilets even worse. You can get all sorts of diseases from going to the toilet!!!

Delicious food and friendly service

It was very tasty, a good selection and we all got our money's worth.

Super delicious Indian dinner! We have ordered online several times and recently also ate there. The decor of the restaurant is rather simple, but still very appropriate and cozy. We have already tried all three levels of spiciness, depending on our preference. Anyone who doesn't like spicy food but would still like to try out Indian cuisine will get their money's worth here just as much as someone who likes spicy food. There was a suitable level of spiciness for everyone. The service is very good and the owner is very friendly! We'd love to come back.

The buffet is varied and very tasty. We feel very comfortable here. The price is okay.

I'm not a fan of Indian at all, but we came across it through the gourmet block and wanted to try it out. I was really pleasantly surprised. The food was even for me. Just really well made and beautifully presented! The service was very friendly. 👌

Very friendly and good service and the food was delicious! There were four of us there and all four dishes were great. Price performance is completely ok. We'll definitely be back!

Very tasty food and very friendly staff!

Very good food, very large selection. We have eaten or ordered there several times and it has always been very good.

Very tasty Indian food, very positive that rice can be reordered as often as you like for free. Reasonable in terms of taste and price. Friendly staff, in some places it took a long time despite the low occupancy, but everything was within limits. Interesting atmosphere!

The food was very tasty and beautifully prepared, the service was excellent. The ambience is a bit intimidating at first, but it's deceptive. Inside, smaller details could certainly add value. But we were very satisfied with the rest, the food and the service, and would be happy to come back.

Both the food and the all you can eat concept are great.

We were there for the first time recently. It's actually not that appealing from the outside, and even when we came in, the furnishings didn't really appeal to us. I think this could be improved a bit. 😊 We were welcomed very nicely. The service is great and also helps you choose the dishes if you are unsure 😊! The food was to die for! Super tasty and a good portion! We'll definitely be back 😊

We come regularly. The food is, consistently, fantastic! No. 43 😍😍😍😍😍 The service is always friendly and accommodating. A big compliment to everyone - especially to the kitchen! Please stay the same 🙏🏼 🥰

We have now ordered for the second time and we were not disappointed. Super tasty and simply recommended, the hosts of the house are always super friendly! Everything is great.

A very nice and courteous service. The food was plentiful and very tasty. Absolutely recommended!

Today tried first time, it was dal Makhni and batura. Awesome taste, amazing service and cozy environment. Will come again to taste other dishes. Recommended. Thank you.

Food was really very good, I can only recommend it. Staff very friendly. The ambience is not that great, maybe it could do with some renovations. I would definitely eat there again.

The food was very tasty and the staff was very friendly. Highly recommended.

Very tasty food. The buffet version is totally worth it because you can try out everything. Great hosts! Very attentive service.

It was another great evening at Rice n'Spice. Since you can't decide what to eat anyway, the buffet is a very good option. Served at the table, it's not just beautiful to look at - it tastes simply sensational. In addition, you can not only try out different dishes, but also levels of spiciness. A very good idea! Very attentive service! It's definitely worth it and I'll come back!!!

The food was delicious and the service was very friendly. It was our first time there and definitely not the last time. It is a restaurant that can be highly recommended.

Very good!!! It was our first time there and it won't be our last time. The food was a 10/10! Service was so sweet and friendly. I can only recommend it to everyone.

The buffet to table idea was simply brilliant! Level of spiciness was also a very good idea. Would happily recommend it!!!

Food was super delicious. Short waiting time and great service ☺️

If you have never tried Indian cuisine, you should give it a try here. There is an option to order dishes as a buffet for a fair price. Then you get smaller portions of a selection from the menu to try. Simply ideal. Everything tasted good and the advice was perfect. The bread alone was wonderful. We'd love to come back.

Update: Visit #3. Highly recommended. The food is very aromatic and fresh. Again, very happy ❤️ Update: Visit #2. The food continues to be very aromatic, tasty and fresh. Service was super nice. This time we decided on the buffet. Very happy with it. Thank you ❤️ The food was very tasty. Very friendly service. A very good feeling after eating. I was full but it wasn't difficult. The chef adapted the dishes due to allergies. I would be happy to do so again ❤️

Were there as a group. We became aware of it through the voucher book. Food really great. Ambience was like this 😃. But the service and the food saved everything. Will eat there again. Thanks

I love the food, really incredibly tasty + fast delivery

Amazing food, best tomato soup ever and very nice people creating the food as well! Also great a la carte buffet options. Thanks again, we'll be back 🙏🏽

I order there every Sunday... it is by far the best Chicken Jalfrezi I have ever eaten in Germany... the curry soup is also simply great! Really my recommendation: Chicken Jalfrezi and curry soup first :)

Super delicious food! If you like exciting food, you should definitely order or stop by here. So far I've only ordered or picked up the order, but eating in the restaurant's cozy outdoor area is definitely still on my to-do list. The prices are absolutely reasonable for the unusual dishes. You can tell that the chef brings a lot of experience and passion to the table. The local people are very friendly. The butter chicken is my favorite, but even the salad with chicken tastes like no other. Even when you order home, it feels like you're eating in a restaurant. Always my pleasure!

Very tasty food, well served and everything was fresh. The service was also great. We'll definitely be back

The food was really tasty, we will definitely be back. It's a shame that this doesn't seem to have gotten through to people yet. I can really only recommend the food here ❤️

Very tasty and authentic food! Super nice and courteous service!

I recently ate there because I was really in the mood for Indian food. I wanted to try out the store and see if it lived up to my expectations and they far exceeded them! The food came super quickly, was absolutely delicious, hot and not too much. The service was very good and the waiter was extremely friendly and attentive. You felt in good hands and comfortable there. I will eat here more often in the future!

A very pleasant and cozy restaurant with excellent Indian "tapas" and a more than courteous, kind-hearted service. Clear underdog in Recklinghausen and a regular stop from now on!

Super tasty fresh food and nice service. You shouldn't be put off by the location at the beginning as the furniture and furnishings are very outdated. The option to choose a buffet was a great idea if you wanted to try out Indian cuisine, so you could eat your way through half the menu 😂and always get small bowls of goodies as often and as much as you wanted!

I can only recommend it! We were there for the first time today. Went there on a recommendation and are thrilled with the food! So incredibly delicious! Very fresh ingredients, super seasoned and filling portions. The service was very friendly and personable. We had a lovely evening and will definitely come back!

We were there for the first time at the beginning of last week and I have to say, even if the ambience is rather plain and simple, the buffet concept is really well thought out! You receive a warm welcome and everything is explained very well on your first visit! At the buffet you have a large selection of dishes from the menu, which can also be put together on recommendation (if you can't decide), and whether you want spiciness is also asked in advance. As a guest, you don't have to leave your seat once because everything is continually brought to the table. We will definitely come back again.

Ordered from you for the first time and you delivered us a great meal. We will now order more often or stop by your place.

Very tasty food, nice service. We can only recommend it!

We went to rice n spice for the first time today and the food was wonderful!! The store could be designed a little nicer but otherwise everything was great - service and food were great! Vegetarians and vegans also get their money's worth here 😋 I ordered Chana Masala and it was really tasty.

Old shop but top tasty and high quality food. Service very friendly. There are no alcoholic drinks here for ethnic reasons. But you don't need it either.

Very good food, nice service. Everything was great. Only recommended 😊

Very tasty and friendly staff. We will be back definitely

Delicious food, very good quality and nice service. A slightly different buffet. You choose something from the menu and have it brought to your table in smaller portions (you can order it as often as you like). Price-performance ratio is completely okay. We will be back!

The food was really delicious and authentic. Only to be recommended😋

Everything is just great. I can only recommend. 👍

The food was very tasty and the portions were perfect. The service person was very nice and polite, the atmosphere was nice and there was pleasant traditional music. Recommend everyone to try the buffet there with over 60 options, it is one of the largest on table buffets I have seen. Generally very tasty and perfect.

An almost eleven year old says: The tomato soup was delicious as were the fries. I would give it 10 stars. The decor was also nice!!!🤩

We were here by chance today after the Palm Fair. Staff very friendly. The food was very good and tasty. The selection on the garden was also extensive. We'd love to come back.