Spice Village - Hanmer Springs

I’ve dined here multiple times since my coeliac diagnosis. The waitstaff are very friendly and knowledgeable, and they will consult the kitchen if needed. There are plenty of gluten-free options, including my favorite, biryani! We enjoyed a lovely shared meal that was gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian.

This Indian restaurant is very clean and positioned slightly off the main road. The menu clearly highlights items that contain gluten, and the waitstaff are diligent about verifying gluten-free orders with the kitchen. I was particularly impressed that the kitchen could also accommodate a request for a meal that was free of gluten, onion, and garlic. As a highly sensitive coeliac, I did not experience any negative effects during my visit.

We had our first family meal at this restaurant and it was fantastic! We started with the lamb chop and prawn appetizers, followed by butter chicken and mango chicken for our main courses, along with plain naan and roti. Everything was delicious! I especially enjoyed the peanuts they provided as a snack while we waited for our food.

The Indian food here is excellent! The prawns as a starter were delightful, and both curries we ordered were very tasty and served in generous portions. The service could use some improvement, though, as we ended up waiting for a while without menus before someone noticed us. I suppose it was just a busy night.

The menu was absolutely delicious! We ordered the Chicken Noodles, Chicken Tikka, and Saagwala to share, and everything was fantastic. The spice level was just right. The presentation was beautiful, and the portions were generous, offering great value for money. I highly recommend this place!