The first visit to Spices was unique because we opted for the Teppanyaki counter and the chef was great, thus making the whole experience very pleasant. The second time our visit was not so pleasant. We ordered a few drinks (which were OK) and ordered a plate of mixed fried rice of the person who asked for the order the 1st time. 30 minutes on, we checked with the guy who was keeping a tab on us to check if all was fine, and he said its "on its way". After that, some new manager-type fellow comes up to say that apparently there was NO ORDER PLACED for any rice dish. We politely told him that was not the case, and that we had been reminding the waiters hovering around for the food, which was not coming. Sensing that if he insists further with the allegation that no order was placed, he would be suffocated with the rising fury of the seated group, he flashed a plastic smile and walked away saying the rice was on its way. it came finally, but not exactly what we had ordered. Sigh. Talk about trying a hungry stomach's patience!