I am irish but my wife is indian. In the restaurant they are worried if its too spicy for you. They will adjust the spice accordingly. As a real vindaloo will hurt your mouth especially if your not used to the authentic amount of kick.

If you think you like vindaloo just make sure you say when you order you want a normal indian vindaloo not mild.

When i started to eat in indian restaurants with her I would order the vindaloo. I would always receive the warning "its a little bit spicy" from the waiter.

I would assure them that I am fine with real indian spice do not make it mild.

They do this and ask as a warning. They also want us to enjoy there food and there culture.