The Spicy Mare

The Spicy Mare The Spicy Mare is a Taste Of The West gold award-winning, one-woman, home-made Indian kitchen in Lynton cooking proper small-batch Indian food from scratch .
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Authentically spiced small batch home-made Indian food. Take-away counter service. No need to book. Winter hours Friday and Saturday 6pm to 9pm
Dining room available for private parties 10-18 people. Call to inquire and book 0750 7720053

🥘 21, 22, 24 & 25 August: The Spicy Mare Weekly TakeawayAuthentic, scratch-made menus using premium local ingredients (N...
20/08/2026

🥘 21, 22, 24 & 25 August: The Spicy Mare Weekly Takeaway
Authentic, scratch-made menus using premium local ingredients (Nothing pre-made).
Meat & Poultry: From Combe Martin Farm Shop (Chris Lerwill Beef, Westland Farm Pork, and Crediton/Exeter Chicken).
Lamb: From A May’s Farm.
Quality Ingredients: Fussels Farm Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil.
Locally Sourced: In-season produce used wherever possible.
⏰ When: Friday, Saturday, Monday & Tuesday | 5 pm until sold out.
Service: No pre-orders. Walk-in, counter service. First come, first served.
Portioning:
For Two: Served in sustainable returnable Tiffin tins to take away.
Solo Travellers: The signature "Curry on the Hoof" boxes.
📅 21, 22, 24 & 25 August: Chicken Achari
Chicken Achari (£11): Tender chicken infused with vibrant Indian pickling spices for a deliciously tangy, warming flavour. GF
Vegetable Dhansak (£8): A hearty, gently spiced blend of seasonal vegetables, greens, and slow-cooked lentils. Vegan/GF
Tarka Masoor Dal (£4): A comforting, mildly spiced classic red lentil dal. Vegan/GF
Accompaniments:
Basmati Pilau Rice (£4) | Cucumber Raita (£1.50)
Flame-baked Sourdough Naan (£4 for one | £7 for two)
Poppadoms (50p) | Mango Chutney (£1)
Homemade Pickles, Chutneys, and Tiffin Tins also available.


14/08/2026

5 years of spice, passion, and delicious moments! 🌶️✨ Happy 5th Anniversary to The Spicy Mare Emporium! Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey. Here’s to many more! 🥂

🥘 14, 15, 17 & 18 August: The Spicy Mare Weekly TakeawayAuthentic, scratch-made menus using premium local ingredients (N...
13/08/2026

🥘 14, 15, 17 & 18 August: The Spicy Mare Weekly Takeaway
Authentic, scratch-made menus using premium local ingredients (Nothing pre-made).
Meat & Poultry: From Combe Martin Farm Shop (Chris Lerwill Beef, Westland Farm Pork, and Crediton/Exeter Chicken).
Lamb: From A May’s Farm.
Quality Ingredients: Fussels Farm Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil.
Locally Sourced: In-season produce used wherever possible.
⏰ When: Friday, Saturday, Monday & Tuesday | 5 pm to 7 pm (or until sold out).
Service: No pre-orders. Walk-in, counter service. First come, first served.
Portioning:
For Two: Served in sustainable returnable Tiffin tins to take away.
Solo Travellers: The signature "Curry on the Hoof" boxes.
📅 14, 15, 17 & 18 August: Coconut Tamarind Chicken
Coconut Tamarind Chicken (£11): Tender chicken thigh in a creamy coconut masala lifted with tangy tamarind and a gentle kick of black pepper. GF
Coastal Courgette & Coconut Kootu
Fresh local tromboncino and yellow courgettes gently steeped in a velvety coconut and chana dal sauce with toasted mustard seeds and fragrant spices.
Chana Dal Fry (£4): Split chickpea dal tempered with whole aromatic spices, garlic, and Kashmiri chillies. Vegan/GF
Accompaniments:
Basmati Pilau Rice (£4) | Cucumber & Mint Raita (£1.50)
Flame-baked Sourdough Naan (£4 for one | £7 for two)
Poppadoms (50p) | Mango Chutney (£1)
Homemade Pickles, Chutneys, and Tiffin Tins also available.


🥘 7, 8, 10 & 11 August: The Spicy Mare Weekly TakeawayAuthentic, scratch-made menus using premium local ingredients (Not...
05/08/2026

🥘 7, 8, 10 & 11 August: The Spicy Mare Weekly Takeaway
Authentic, scratch-made menus using premium local ingredients (Nothing pre-made).
Meat & Poultry: From Combe Martin Farm Shop (Chris Lerwill Beef, Westland Farm Pork, and Crediton/Exeter Chicken).
Lamb: From A May’s Farm.
Quality Ingredients: Fussels Farm Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil.
Locally Sourced: In-season produce used wherever possible.
⏰ When: Friday, Saturday, Monday & Tuesday | 5 pm to 8 pm (or until sold out).
Service: No pre-orders. Walk-in, counter service. First come, first served.
Portioning:
For Two: Served in sustainable returnable Tiffin tins to take away.
Solo Travellers: The signature "Curry on the Hoof" boxes.
📅 7, 8, 10 & 11 August: Chicken Korma
Chicken Korma (£11): Tender chicken cooked with cashews and coconut in a gently spiced, mild, and velvety sauce. DF/GF
Achari Vegetable Curry (£8): Seasonal vegetables, greens, and potatoes infused with subtle Indian pickling spices. Vegan/GF
Tarka Dal (£4): Red masoor lentils tempered with aromatic, gently spiced whole aromatics for a subtle kick. Vegan/GF
Accompaniments:
Basmati Pilau Rice (£4) | Cucumber Raita (£1.50)
Flame-baked Garlic & Coriander Naan (£4 for one | £7 for two)
Poppadoms (50p) | Mango Chutney (£1)
Homemade Pickles, Chutneys, and Tiffin Tins also available.


🥘 31 July, 1, 3 & 4 August: The Spicy Mare Weekly TakeawayAuthentic, scratch-made menus using premium local ingredients ...
29/07/2026

🥘 31 July, 1, 3 & 4 August: The Spicy Mare Weekly Takeaway
Authentic, scratch-made menus using premium local ingredients (Nothing pre-made).
Meat & Poultry: From Combe Martin Farm Shop (Chris Lerwill Beef, Westland Farm Pork, and Crediton/Exeter Chicken).
Lamb: From A May’s Farm.
Quality Ingredients: Fussels Farm Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil.
Locally Sourced: In-season produce used wherever possible.
⏰ When: Friday, Saturday, Monday & Tuesday | 5 pm to 7 pm (or until sold out).
Service: No pre-orders. Walk-in, counter service. First come, first served.
Portioning:
For Two: Served in sustainable returnable Tiffin tins to take away.
Solo Travellers: The signature "Curry on the Hoof" boxes.
📅 31 July, 1, 3 & 4 August: South Indian Chicken Curry
South Indian Chicken Curry (£11): Tender chicken thigh in a rich tomato and tamarind masala—smoky, spicy, and smooth with gentle warming spice. DF/GF
Chana Saag (£8): A hearty, mildly medium-spiced combination of chickpeas and fresh spinach. Vegan/GF
Tomato Dal (£4): A vibrant, medium-spiced lentil dal infused with rich tomato. Vegan/GF
Accompaniments:
Basmati Pilau Rice (£4) | Cucumber Raita (£1.50)
Flame-baked Sourdough Naan (£4 for one | £7 for two)
Poppadoms (50p) | Mango Chutney (£1)
Homemade Pickles, Chutneys, and Tiffin Tins also available.


🥘 24,25,27,28 July The Spicy Mare: Weekly Curry TakeawayAuthentic, scratch-made menus using premium local ingredients (N...
22/07/2026

🥘 24,25,27,28 July The Spicy Mare: Weekly Curry Takeaway
Authentic, scratch-made menus using premium local ingredients (Nothing pre-made).
Meat & Poultry: From Combe Martin Farm Shop (Chris Lerwill Beef, Westland Farm Pork, and Crediton/Exeter Chicken).
Lamb: From A May’s Farm.
Fish & Shellfish: Locally and sustainably caught.
Quality Ingredients: Funnels Farm Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil.
⏰ When: Friday, Saturday, Monday & Tuesday | 5 pm until sold out.
Service: No pre-orders. Walk-in, counter service. First come, first served.
Portioning:
For Two: Served in sustainable returnable Tiffin tins to take away.
Solo Travellers: Our signature "Curry on the Hoof" boxes.
📅 25,25,27,28 July: Achari Fish Curry
Achari Fish Curry (Passmores Fish Van) (£13): An Indian home-style classic seasoned with pickling spices for a tangy, surprisingly spicy flavour. Pescatarian/GF
Sweet Potato, Lentil & Spinach (£8): A comforting, nutritious, and naturally vibrant mild curry. Vegan/GF
Tarka Dal (£4): Garlicky, and creamy lentils. Vegan/GF
Accompaniments:
Basmati Pilau Rice (£4) | Cucumber Raita (£1.50)
Flame-baked Sourdough Naan (£4 for one | £7 for two)
Poppadoms (50p) | Mango Chutney (£1)
Homemade Pickles, Chutneys, and Tiffin Tins also available.



👩🏻‍🍳 *NEW* *NEW* *NEW* MENU. Very excited to share two new curries that I’ve long wanted to put on the menu. Railway lam...
14/07/2026

👩🏻‍🍳 *NEW* *NEW* *NEW* MENU. Very excited to share two new curries that I’ve long wanted to put on the menu. Railway lamb curry from the time of the Raj and a tea-soaked Chana masala from the Peshwari region of India 👩🏻‍🍳
🥘 17, 18, 20 & 21 July: The Spicy Mare Weekly Takeaway
Authentic, scratch-made menus using premium local ingredients (Nothing pre-made).
Meat & Poultry: From Combe Martin Farm Shop (Chris Lerwill Beef, Westland Farm Pork, and Crediton/Exeter Chicken).
Lamb: From A May’s Farm.
Quality Ingredients: Fussels Farm Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil.
Locally Sourced: In-season produce used wherever possible.
⏰ When: Friday, Saturday, Monday & Tuesday | 5 pm until sold out.
Service: No pre-orders. Walk-in, counter service. First come, first served.
Portioning:
For Two: Served in sustainable returnable Tiffin tins to take away.
Solo Travellers: Our signature "Curry on the Hoof" boxes.
📅 17, 18, 20 & 21 July: Railway Lamb Curry
Lamb (A May’s Farm) Railway Curry (£13): A deeply flavourful, historic Anglo-Indian classic featuring tender lamb cooked with warming spices. DF/GF
Peshwari Chana Masala (£8): Authentic, traditional tea-soaked chickpeas slow-cooked in a rich, beautifully spiced, and aromatic masala gravy. Vegan/GF
Spinach Dal (£4): Comforting, warming lentils packed with fresh spinach. Vegan/GF
Accompaniments:
Basmati Pilau Rice (£4) | Cucumber Raita (£1.50)
Flame-baked Sourdough Naan (£4 for one | £7 for two)
Poppadoms (50p) | Mango Chutney (£1)
Homemade Pickles, Chutneys, and Tiffin Tins also available.




🥘 10,11,13,14 July: The Spicy Mare: Weekly Curry TakeawayAuthentic, scratch-made menus using premium local ingredients (...
07/07/2026

🥘 10,11,13,14 July: The Spicy Mare: Weekly Curry Takeaway
Authentic, scratch-made menus using premium local ingredients (Nothing pre-made).
Meat & Poultry: From Combe Martin Farm Shop (Chris Lerwill Beef, Westland Farm Pork, and Crediton/Exeter Chicken).
Lamb: From A May’s Farm.
Quality Ingredients: Fussels Farm Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil.
Locally Sourced: In-season produce used wherever possible.
⏰ When: Friday, Saturday, Monday & Tuesday | 5 pm until sold out.
Service: No pre-orders. Walk-in, counter service. First come, first served.
Portioning:
For Two: Served in sustainable returnable Tiffin tins to take away.
Solo Travellers: Our signature "Curry on the Hoof" boxes.
📅 10,11,13,14 July: Mangalorean Beef
Beef (Chris Lerwill) Mangalorean Curry (£12): Heady roasted spices, fresh green chillies, and ginger with a light dash of coconut. DF/GF
Vegetable Achari (£8): A hearty, mild vegan curry in a warming tomato masala. Vegan/GF
Garlic Dill Dal (£4): Garlicky, dilly, and creamy lentils. Vegan/GF
Accompaniments:
Basmati Pilau Rice (£4) | Cucumber Raita (£1.50)
Flame-baked Sourdough Naan (£4 for one | £7 for two)
Poppadoms (50p) | Mango Chutney (£1)
Homemade Pickles, Chutneys, and Tiffin Tins also available.



📅 3,4,6,7 July: Pork Vindaloo Weekend🥘 The Spicy Mare: Weekly Curry TakeawayAuthentic, scratch-made menus using premium ...
01/07/2026

📅 3,4,6,7 July: Pork Vindaloo Weekend
🥘 The Spicy Mare: Weekly Curry Takeaway
Authentic, scratch-made menus using premium local ingredients (Nothing pre-made).
• Meat & Poultry: From Combe Martin Farm Shop (Chris Lerwill Beef, Westland Farm Pork, and Crediton/Exeter Chicken).
• Lamb: From A May’s Farm.
• Quality Ingredients: Fussels Farm Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil.
• Locally Sourced: In-season produce used wherever possible.
• ⏰ When: Friday, Saturday, Monday & Tuesday | 5 pm until sold out.
• Service: No pre-orders. Walk-in, counter service. First come, first served.
• Portioning:
• For Two: Served in sustainable returnable Tiffin tins to take away.
• Solo Travellers: Our signature "Curry on the Hoof" boxes.
• Pork (Westland Farm) Vindaloo (£12): Authentic Goan recipe with vinegar and garlic. Medium-hot. DF/GF
• Butternut Squash, Lentil & Spinach (£8): Comforting and mild. Vegan/GF
• Gujarati Dal (£4): Sweet, tangy, and spiced. Vegan/GF (Contains Nuts)
Accompaniments:
• Basmati Pilau Rice (£4) | Cucumber Raita (£1.50)
• XL Naan (£4) | Poppadoms (50p) | Mango Chutney (£1)
• Jars of Homemade Preserves (£4.25–£5.50)



📅 26, 27, 29 & 30 June: Butter Chicken🥘 The Spicy Mare: Weekly Curry TakeawayAuthentic, scratch-made menus using premium...
23/06/2026

📅 26, 27, 29 & 30 June: Butter Chicken
🥘 The Spicy Mare: Weekly Curry Takeaway
Authentic, scratch-made menus using premium local ingredients (Nothing pre-made).
• Meat & Poultry: From Combe Martin Farm Shop (Chris Lerwill Beef, Westland Farm Pork, and Crediton/Exeter Chicken).
• Lamb: From A May’s Farm.
• Quality Ingredients: Fussels Farm Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil.
• Locally Sourced: In-season produce used wherever possible.
• ⏰ When: Friday, Saturday, Monday & Tuesday | 5 pm until sold out.
• Service: No pre-orders. Walk-in, counter service. First come, first served.
• Portioning:
• For Two: Served in sustainable returnable Tiffin tins to take away.
• Solo Travellers: Our signature "Curry on the Hoof" boxes.
📅 26, 27, 29 & 30 June: Butter Chicken
• Chicken (Crediton/Exeter) Makhani (£11): Authentic, creamy, and mildly spiced. Finished with fresh cream and coriander. GF
• Vegetable Dhansak (£8): Vegetables, greens, and lentils in a gently spiced masala curry sauce. Vegan/GF
• Chana Dal Fry (£4): Split chickpeas with a Tarka fry of whole spices and garlic. (Medium heat only if you eat the whole Kashmiri chillies!) Vegan/GF
Accompaniments:
• Basmati Pilau Rice (£4) | Cucumber Raita (£1.50)
• Flame-baked Sourdough Naan (£4 for one | £7 for two)
• Poppadoms (50p) | Mango Chutney (£1)
• Homemade Pickles, Chutneys, and Tiffin Tins also available

Address

9 Queen Street
Lynton
EX356AA

Opening Hours

Monday 3pm - 7pm
Tuesday 3pm - 7pm
Thursday 11am - 3pm
Friday 3pm - 7pm
Saturday 3pm - 7pm

Telephone

+447500020053

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