About Southern Spice
Traditional home cooked food using local ingredients with a modern approach. Kitted with a coal fired tandoor, no food color or additives in our kitchen
Southern Spice Description
Us
Two professional hoteliers from South of India Ramesh(Manager)and Harrie (Chef) met in Aberdeen in 2002 and the friendship has flourished and we moved down South of England to Folkestone Kent, the aspiration to start out own diner was ever stronger and we found the right place in Hythe and the dream has come true, to give our best to the community the only way we know is “Good Food and Service”
We aim to use the best ingredients from sustainable sources and changing menus seasonally to maximize local provenance & flavors to create some of the finest Indian dishes inspired from different regions of India. Our stone ground spices are blended to our chefs specification and are free from additives, stabilizers and artificial coloring's, allowing for a lighter and healthier dining experience.
We believe in traditional cooking techniques when preparing our dishes and have gone back to basics to produce truly flavour-some combinations. Our coal fired tandoor allows us to retain the authenticity of our kebabs and breads, whilst adopting Modern European cooking techniques as smoking, curing and promoting a healthy approach to food for a modern twist to some traditional favorites
The Chef
Harrie interprets Indian cuisine in a modern refined way, intricately prepared and designed to capture delicious and exciting flavors. Harries main focus lies with supporting local suppliers and sourcing seasonal ingredients from selected farmers in the region and his menu embodies a unique blend of ethnic and progressive dishes
Harrie and all the staff at Southern Spice believe that free range organic produce is not just better because of its purity and freedom from additives but because it tastes so much better. Harries philosophy is to create fresh, beautifully cooked healthy food and the constant research of quality ingredients to fulfil the ultimate nutritional benefits
The catalyst for Harries passion for fresh and pure foods came from being sat by the wood fired school (cooker)with his mother in India. Peeling garlic and stripping curry leaves from the family garden is a memory which Harrie keeps close to his heart.
Harrie began his working life within the engineering industry but in 1981 decided to make the drastic transformation to studying Hotel Management and Catering Technology at university in Bangalore, South India. In 1986 Harrie joined the renowned Taj Group in Bangalore and teamed up with Michelin Star Chef Sriram Aylur. It was at this stage where Harrie gained his inspiration for utilizing fresh, local and seasonal produce whilst adapting traditional cooking techniques and equipment to produce tantalizing dishes.
Later, Harrie spent a considerable amount of time working in famous kitchens in Abu Dhabi and Bahrain, but decided to settle Folkestone, Kent, England, where he began to refine his skills in international and fusion cuisine.
Harrie teamed up with Sriram and has successfully catered for the World Leaders and Industrialists at World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland past 7 years and looking forward to tickle their taste buds for many more years to come
He now opens the Southern Spice where brings years of expertise in good service, flavors, textures and aromas. His strong philosophy in traditional cooking techniques infused with local produce is visible throughout his menu, as he aims to tantalize the taste buds of his diners.
The Manager
Ramesh Babu , Food and beverage expert who is holding hotel management degree and gained vast experience in food and beverage service with 23 years at top class hotel chains like Hilton, Sheraton, and Hyatt group
Ramesh belief is that the "Best"guest experience come from simplest things and keeping things simple is often the hardest thing to achieve in the restaurant. Ramesh and his team are committed to creating the "Best" dining experience by listening to our guests and built on our ethos of originality and excellence .
Being in the area for 10 years working with hotels in Folkestone and being known by the local guest and their experience makes the difference to Southern spice team the "Best"in Town.
Welcome to our little gem that we call our “home away from home" and hope that you feel the same way, after a visit to Southern Spice
Reviews
Mains baby courgette filled with caramelised ginger,mozzarella,cumin with gold leaf
Canapé for the party
Chicken Chettinad filled in mini pitta & dessert counter
Exotic Surf & Turf Tikka ( Kangaroo & Crocodile Filet) for our guest Dan
Successful Bollywood Theme Dinner
Baby spinach,beetroot samosa in beetroot infused shortcrust pastry, creamed goat cheese & mint chutney
Thali on the pass Lamb Samosa, Onion Bhajji, Beer battered Calamari Pakora, Chicken Tikka Butter Masala, Chatti Beef, Spinach Haloumi Masial, Ladyfinger Kempu, Pomegranate Raitha, Gulab Jamun Pilau & Puri a complete balanced meal
Hythe Town Youth Football Club enjoying their season ending Dinner
Hot Smoked fillet of Salmon Recheado, kasundi grain mustard tadka mayo
Goat Cheese, cumin roasted sweet potato, kachori* (* filled spiced short crust pastry) chutneys, sweet & salt yoghurt, lentil vermicelli
Goat Sukka, waffle uttappam* basket ( rice & lentil pancake) soon to go on our new menu
Business as usual :)
For World Economic Forum 2018
Wishing all our guests a Happy New Year and hope 2018 is a great one for us all.
Hot Smoked Salmon, Spiced & Glazed Orange & Lemon ready for Christmas
For Ray off the menu Goat & King Prawns Sukka
Single bone lamb rack, spiced mash & baby spinach, mint yoghurt
visited this restaurant on 14/06/17four people this is our third visit the staff are fantastic the food is amazing everything about southern spice is fantastic if you have not eaten here you are missing out big style
paul weller
The food is awesome,they made a cake for our 49th wedding anniversary how sweet was that.
Thanks again,table for 4 ,we're all had a nice Meal and a great night. It's the second time me and my partner was there �
Southern Spice blown me and my family away with most delicious dishes and excellent customer service . We will definitely make this wonderful place as our regular restaurant simply because of the most delicious food and the most amazing customer service.
Outstanding food, friendly service and I loved the way there was an Indian twist with British ingredients
One of my favourite restaurants - not just in Hythe, not just in Kent, but in the whole of Britain! Beautifully presented, tasty dishes served by polite and friendly staff.
My first visit, delicious food carefully flavoured with careful attention to spices, presentation service. I thoroughly recommend this restaurant
Lovely lovely people made me feel special on my birthday. First time we've been in but definately going back. Service outstanding presentation impeccable and food first class �����
Just can't recommend this place enough! Food is amazing....the best masala dosa I have ever had and the only place in the vicinity that cooks them! The owner/manager is welcoming and extremely accommodating for any requests! I can't wait to go back 😍
Just came across this glad we did it was a fantastic meal. The staff really nice . The food was fantastic my starter chicken Tikka trio gorgeous, my husband had wood pigeon once again really nice. Main we had chicken chettenad & lamb Bhuna Salli gosht delicious with rice & naan if we lived closer would come every week. Will definitely be back again when we visit Hythe.
I have never had Indian food like this, a truly wonderful experience. I guess we are more used to Bangladesh cuisine, which I love, but this was something else and, I’m sure, probably more healthy. The flavours are beautiful without the usual lashings of oil and ghee, just intense sauces and home prepared spices. I had belly pork vindaloo, another first for me; probably the biggest piece of pork I have ever had on my plate!
The welcome was warm and genuine, and we look forward to renewing the experience when we next visit Hythe.
Had amazing meal! Thanks for having us haha. We turned up early and you welcomed us and we and a lovely time. Will definitely visit again when in the area! Even supplied glasses so we could read the menu!
Fantastic service, lovely people and amazing food. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit today and would recommend to anyone. They even adapted the spice for one of us with no hesitation and supplied a birthday surprise. Thumbs up all round and can't wait to return!
Fabulous venue, service and food.. wonderful end to 2016 and will most definitely be returning... I would say fine dining 😊
By far the best Indian restaurant in town. Great service and wonderful food. I would thoroughly recommend this place. Ramesh and Harrie have put together a great dining experience.
As rule I don’t review any pub, restaurant,
But I have to say I love eating here, great food great service. Very friendly, clean and you feel welcomed.
Thank you southern spice.
As my friends will know I am very fussy about the quality of the food we pay for as I love to cook myself. This was brilliant some unusual british twists to an indian menu. We will visit again
Amazing, delicious, real authentic Indian food. Top service too! Highly recommend this place.
Absolutely brilliant. We went midweek and has fantastic service. So family friend and the staff made us feel so welcome. The food was absolutely amazing. I recommend the Chicken Bhiriani. Highly recommended.
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