Spice Merchant Cookham, Cookham, Berkshire

Spice Merchant Cookham

4.8

116 Reviews

£26 to £40

Indian

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

As the first restaurant Spice Merchant Cookham was the beginning of the success of this award-winning group. Ever since Bashir Islam opened it in 1982, it's had a superb reputation for fine Indian cuisine.

Ancient 15th century coach house, which offers a historic setting that has been tastefully modernised to ensure a fantastic dining experience. With its wonderful low ceilings, three separate rooms and restaurant upstairs or private dining, which are the original design of the building, has a unique intimate and cosy atmosphere.

The menu here is very traditional, with pot cooking and flame grilling as the main cooking methods. This restaurant is for those who are looking for something new!

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Indian, South Indian, Asian
Hours of Operation
Sat, Sun 12:00–15:00 Sat, Sun 17:00–22:00 Lunch Wed–Fri 12:00–14:30 Dinner Tue–Fri 17:00–22:00
Phone number
01628 522584
Website
http://www.spicemerchantgroup.com/cookham
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Anil Singh Bisth
Catering
Our sister company Feast-online is available for customers requiring fine dining event or corporate catering. Please enquire within the restaurant.
Private party facilities
Two luxurious private dining rooms, each tastefully designed. Seating for parties up to 20 or 40 guests. ideal for that special occasion or corporate event.

Location
High Street, Cookham, Berkshire SL6 9SL
Area
Cookham
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Waking distance from Cookham station.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Sheek Kebab
Minced lamb, ginger and mixed herbs and spices. Cooked on a skewer
Black Pepper Chicken Tikka
Chicken marinated and cooked with black pepper
Vegetable Samosa
Triangular pastry filled with spiced mixed vegetables
Lamb Chettinad
Succulent lamb marinated in freshly ground coriander, pepper and red chilli topped with creamy coconut milk
Murgh-Makhani
Clay oven roasted chicken with traditional aromatic makhani gravy cooked with fenugreek leaves
Lamb or Chicken Karahi
Medium spiced cooked with green pepper, ginger, garlic and coriander
Paneer Tikka Masala
Tandoori baked paneer cooked in onion and tomato masala with ground almonds, coconut and a hint of cream
Bombay Aloo
Deliciously spiced potatoes cooked in the traditional way
Mushroom Saag
Mushrooms cooked with spinach
Pilau Rice
Aromatic basmati rice flavoured with cumin and saffron
Naan Bread

Festive Menu #2

£34.95 per Person

Tandoori Ocean Tiger Prawn
Marinated with sun-dried tomato and ginger
Pakora
Spring vegetables mixed with aromatic herbs and spices bound together with gram flour. Served with a tomato and chilli dipping sauce
Roasted Paprika Chicken Tikka
Chicken marinated in fresh paprika and roasted
Malai Prawns
Juicy king prawns in a rich and creamy sauce with spices
Lamb Chattinard
Succulent lamb marinated in freshly ground coriander, pepper and red chilli topped with creamy coconut milk
Karahi Kebab Khyberi
Diced succulent chicken cooked with sweet tomatoes, green peppers and khyberi spice. This dish originates from the khyber-pass region
Tandoori Paneer Shashlik
Diced paneer marinated in herbs and spices with peppers, onions and tomatoes. Roasted in the tandoori oven
Sabz e Bahar
Selection of vegetables with herbs and spices
Bread Basket
A selection of three different flavoured breads

What 116 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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118 Reviews

JD
JonD
Berkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 February 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely meal for 8 people, 1st visit. Very accommodating, superb food and service. Will definitely visit again.
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Anon
London
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on 19 January 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely venue and great service but unfortunately the food was not. Overpriced and average at best.
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SteveO
Berkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 October 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, been a while since I visited but should remember to go more often!
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SeanH
London
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 13 October 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good service, food, atmosphere, company and good value
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Buckinghamshire
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 29 September 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
One of the best, my favourite in my area, consistent quality authentic Asian food
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garys
Buckinghamshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 6 September 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always this restaurant delivers Service was exemplary and professional Food of a high quality We have been going here for 30 plus years and it never disappoints
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Berkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 August 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful local restaurant. The food is always delicious and the staff are always attentive and friendly. A fantastic local restaurant. Would highly recommend.
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DonnyD
Berkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 August 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Spice Merchant in Cookham is pure class. Delicious food well served by friendly and efficient staff. My favourite place by miles.
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NicKy
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 18 August 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A tasty meal with good service, but the table for two could have been a bit bigger to accommodate the dishes better.
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CP
CPRob
Berkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 August 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As soon as we walked in we felt welcomed the manager (I think ) greeted us was extremely polite and helpful , nothing was too much trouble the food was excellent , we definitely go again !!!! Thank you
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FAQs

Spice Merchant Cookham offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Spice Merchant Cookham also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01628 522584.

Spice Merchant Cookham is rated 4.8 stars by 116 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

High Street, Cookham, Berkshire SL6 9SL

Additional information

Area
Cookham
Hours of Operation
Sat, Sun 12:00–15:00 Sat, Sun 17:00–22:00 Lunch Wed–Fri 12:00–14:30 Dinner Tue–Fri 17:00–22:00
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Indian, South Indian, Asian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Waking distance from Cookham station.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Anil Singh Bisth
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.spicemerchantgroup.com/cookham
Phone number
01628 522584
Catering
Our sister company Feast-online is available for customers requiring fine dining event or corporate catering. Please enquire within the restaurant.
Private party facilities
Two luxurious private dining rooms, each tastefully designed. Seating for parties up to 20 or 40 guests. ideal for that special occasion or corporate event.

Spice Merchant Cookham

Permanently Closed

Order delivery or takeout

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Menu

Festive Menu #1

Sheek Kebab

Black Pepper Chicken Tikka

Vegetable Samosa

Lamb Chettinad

Murgh-Makhani

Lamb or Chicken Karahi

Paneer Tikka Masala

Bombay Aloo

Mushroom Saag

Pilau Rice

Naan Bread

Festive Menu #2

Tandoori Ocean Tiger Prawn

Pakora

Roasted Paprika Chicken Tikka

Malai Prawns

Lamb Chattinard

Karahi Kebab Khyberi

Tandoori Paneer Shashlik

Sabz e Bahar

Bread Basket

What 116 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Spice Merchant Cookham offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Spice Merchant Cookham restaurant rated?

Is Spice Merchant Cookham currently accepting bookings?

Permanently Closed

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information