The Monarch Spice (Kidderminster) — Restaurant in Wyre Forest

What a great place to dine! We came for a quiet "date night" meal for our anniversary and we were immediately impressed by the friendliest staff possible and the clean modern decor. We had the 6 course meal option which is as extensive as it sounds and fabulous value. The food was served hot and fresh, and despite there being a mistake with one of our mains (we were given someone else's meal by accident) this was easily rectified for both us and the other person straight away and apologies given. However I can't fault them, it was the same sauce just a different meat option which is human error and well, we're all human! We are hoping to return as soon as possible as a family, so that we can all enjoy a good meal and family time together. Thank you The Monarch Spice, we will be coming back 😊 UPDATE We've gone back to The Monarch Spice many times since I wrote the above review and OMG it is still amazing! We have celebrated special occasions and had quiet meals. Tonight my daughter wanted to have her 21st birthday meal and it was wonderful. The staff were so good and they even set the table up with balloons as a gift. Several of our party had not been here before and have taken menus away with them for future takeaways and have said that they will come back too. Thanks again Monarch Spice, you are now our favourite place to eat out. 2nd UPDATE* desserts are now on the menu! Choices include traditional kulfi, ice cream and cheesecake amongst...

Really lovely place. It’s very clean and fresh as it’s recently refurbished. The staff are immaculate and smartly dressed, with keen attention to detail. The owner is visible and on hand to offer a warm welcome and great service along with his staff.

As vegetarians, the food was so good. Exceptional, in fact. The best curries we’ve had in years and certainly the best locally. What I loved is that every dish tasted quite different, and really freshly made. Often, I find most curries are quite similar in taste, even when being advertised as a different recipe with different spices etc, so in an order you’ll see the table’s meals all looking quite similar. Not here! Really delicious and fresh-tasting, not greasy either.

The prices are also great value. And it makes so much difference being able to bring your own booze, as the place isn’t licensed. It saves so much money!

There was a slight wait in between courses but the restaurant was busy and the food was excellent and piping hot as it came out, so it felt like it was all cooked to order rather than reheated bhajis that had been fried earlier in the day etc. And I barely noticed the wait as I was having a nice evening.

I wish The Monarch Spice every success. They deserve it! We will be back, and with more family and...

First visit to Monarch and glad we did. We had a take away. I always gauge a good restaurant on the freshness of their food when they supply a take away. Past with flying colours! I had the mixed tandoori starter to gauge the tandoor standards and it was lovely. The chicken tikka was perfect for me, moist and a little heat off spice. Next test was my go to curry, the Madras. I always have chicken tikka, for flavour. Not let down here either, perfect spice heat, rich and perfect thickness of sauce. My rice and garlic naan were top standard too. Most importantly you passed the exacting standards of my partner. She does not explore menus she sticks to what she knows. Her chicken biryani was excellent. The words came from her mouth, more importantly she eat the lot. Trust me that says it all, she will use the bin rather than think of cost. See you again, that...