I have to say I was a bit concerned about the prospect of eating at this restaurant as I have heard
various negative comments recently, from both people on the canal and also on trip adviser.
Initial observations in the restaurant are very positive, the decoration is smart and we think it’s had a
revamp since we last visited.
Drinks and popadoms were ordered and both arrived quickly.
My only observation at this point is that there appeared to be only one person with the authority to
take orders.
So I was expecting to be unimpressed but actually exactly the opposite was true. dips and
poppadoms were good with excellent lime pickle. Starters arrived promptly and my four onion
barges were hot and very tasty. Quite a few of the members had prawn Puri, which while perhaps
not as large as portions elsewhere, apparently was very tasty and flavoursome.
Main dishes also arrived pretty quickly and were a real highlight. I had chicken dhansak which was
pretty much perfect. Tangy and spicy with really well cooked chicken, not overcooked as many
places would have. Graeme’s lamb methi madras wasn’t quite hot enough and he made a comment
to the waiter who immediately took it away and came back with a much more appropriate spicier
version.
All the staff were very attentive and helpful through the evening and I think they wanted to ensure
that we had a good time.
The restaurant is situated right by top lock at Stoke Bruerne, right on the edge of the canal. So
perhaps a little bit of a trek out from MK to get here but it’s a beautiful location. There are two pubs
close by, the Boat Inn and Navigation Inn.
So overall we had a fantastic meal in a great location, a bit surprising based on the reviews but I have
to say a really good night and we’ll be back again.

Richard W

Also, check out the scores and the common curry.

Common Curry –Higher end of the cost scale but good value.
Certificate –  3 stars – just missed out on a certificate.
Web site – https://www.spiceofbruerne.co.uk/

Positive	Negative
Pleasant greeting, all ready for us	Plain popodums were a little soft
Pickles, especially lime, were nice	Lamb balti, a bit tough
Tandori chicken nicely chared	Uneccessary oil added to naans
Prawn puree, plenty of prawns and well spiced	Toilets a bit suspect
Tandoori mushrooms, tasty, light starter
Lamb methi madras only medium hot but was replaced with madras hot
Lamb naga suitably hot, tender lamb
Chicken dhansak, cooked well, very spicy
Chicken methi, fantastic, perfect
All veggies, dhall, bhaji, aloo chaat, all very good
Good sized portions
Nice view out over the canal
Service very good, waiter was efficient