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Spice Cove
Categories: Restaurants Indian Restaurants Pakistani Indian, Pakistani [Edit]
326 E 6th St(between 1st Ave & 2nd Ave)
New York, NY 10003
Neighborhood: East Village
(212) 674-8884
- Nearest Transit:
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2 Av (F)
Astor Pl (4, 6, 6X)
8 St - Nyu (N, R)
- Hours:
Mon 4:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Tue-Thu 12:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Fri-Sun 12:30 pm - 12 am
- Parking:
- Street
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
108 reviews for Spice Cove
Review Highlights
"I always order Chicken Tikka Masala which is flavourful and..."
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"The pistachio ice cream is sooo good."
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"The prix fixe meals are a great bang for your buck."
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108 reviews in English
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Review from Heather L.
Manhattan, NY
12/22/2011
It isn't a fancy place- but as far as it goes on comparing this place to others on Curry Row- it is definitely worth a stop in.
We had the Vindaloo was was solid- decent amount of spice. The lamb was good quality which for cheap food isn't always common. My husband had the mushroom app and loved it. Also had a chicken entree- can't remember the name but the pieces were very tender and the spices were spot on.
It is a smaller place so it can fill up with a group.
The prices are normal for dinner- great for lunch.
We typically hit other places for the buffet but we wanted to go for a relaxing night out.
The staff was helpful and very nice. -
Review from Catherine B.
Brooklyn, NY
1/8/2012
I'm not an expert on Indian food but I know that I have had better. I felt that most of food lacked flavor. But I thought the bread and tomato lentil soup were pretty good. Otherwise I don't plan on coming back.
Oh! But the BYOB policy is awesome. -
Review from Lesel M.
Brooklyn, NY
Updated - 12/15/2011
Watery, flavorless entrees. Small portions. Bright, diner-esque lighting. Seriously, Spice Cove, what happened? Ick. We're done.
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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1/29/2009
You guys are haters.
I've been going to Spice Cove forever, and the food has been consistently good.… Read more »
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Review from Kristine V.
New York, NY
Updated - 6/4/2011
And as of July 2011, I love these guys even more. Not only is the food a great value for the money, they are super nice and honest. I dropped a wallet there accidentally after dinner (included $50, my driver's license, key cards, bank card, everything) and had no idea it was missing until later.
I retraced my steps and went back the next day. The manager had been holding my wallet for me, hoping I would show up and was about to bring it to the police. Every dollar I had was still in there, and all of my cards. Not only that, he refused a monetary thank you and when I insisted, he asked that I give it to one of the hard working waiters.
They were so honest, and nice, and kind that I decided this will be the Indian restaurant I go to, always. At any other place, I could have kissed my wallet goodbye forever. But not here. These guys are awesome! -
Review from Sam L.
New York, NY
Updated - 9/4/2011
Small cheap Indian place. The food here is excellent and consistent. There is often a wait while other restaurants on the row are trying to get you in. The staff is nice and you can get as much rice and bread as you want. Before you order they bring spicy appetizers that are delicious.
Worth trying.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/18/2011
Food is good and the portions decent.
Given the price this is a very good trade off.
The space is… Read more »
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Review from Dan M.
New York, NY
7/9/2011
Lunch doesn't get much better in the East Village..
$6.95 got me Chicken Biryani, Vegetable Samosa, Naan and Papadom with condiments, not only was it great value - the food was pretty decent too.
Curry lane has left me disappointed almost every time I've been there, but Spice Cove left a big smile on my face & that deserves some kudos. -
Review from Jay B.
New York, NY
10/8/2011
The lunch special is crazy. $5.95 gets you a tomato/lentil soup, an appetizer I vary between the meet samosa and the chicken pakora. You get the flat bread and sauce and an entree. I love the tiki masala...Oh yeah you get rice and naan also. ALSO-and my importantly, this place is BYOB and i've never been charged a corking fee and i was once a 4sq mayor here. I believe they have something very similar for dinner time i think its maybe $9.95. Service is great. It is a tiny space so be prepared and don't bring a suitcase and a lot of stuff. Definatly my favorite place on the block with a lot of Indian options.
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Review from Kissmahon e.
New York, NY
10/10/2011
What in the world?!?
This place is really not great. It's not even good. It's passable as an edible substance and that's it.
It's like bland cafeteria food.
Indian food from a can - with less flavor.
If there were Indian food on the space shuttle, it would taste better than this.
2 Stars for not making me sick, not breaking the bank, not being jerks, and the place being semi-cute. -
Review from Leighann F.
Astoria, Queens, NY
11/1/2010
Spice Cove is aptly named. Everything they make is ridiculously spicy. Through delivery, we ordered Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Saag, Garlic Naan and Vegetable Samosas, which all arrived quickly and piping hot. When we dug into the generously portioned dishes, we all discovered that burning spice that permeated each bite. Though I like a bit of heat to my food, this was a bit much, especially because when I placed the order, I did not specify "hot!" Additionally, the naan was flat and covered in an brownish-orange spice that I could not identify and really didn't expect. It did not add to the flavor of the naan, but made it flat and kind of drier than what I am used to eating.
Considering that there are a few other Indian restaurants in the area, I will likely try a few others before ordering from here again. Unless of course I am up for the challenge of eating something so spicy.Listed in: NYC Neighborhood: East Village, East Village Eats
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Review from Elise A.
New York, NY
11/7/2010
Inside:
Cozy and semi-romantic interior. Dim lighting and small candlelit tables. Light indian music playing.
Food:
Really tasty mixed pakora appetizers and all of our other curry dishes were done really well too. Everything is presented well and with very good sized portions.
Service:
Excellent service. I must have had 10 water refills through the end of the meal because I drink way too much water in life.
Overall, would be a great place for an inexpensive date. All main dishes run around $9.00 on their own, but they often have a prix fixe that includes an appetizer, an entree and dessert for only $10. Can't beat that with a baseball bat. -
Review from Brady Y.
New York, NY
1/27/2011
Love it! My favorite Indian restaurant in New York, and I've been to quite a few. I've tried many dishes here and they never disappoint.
The Chana Bhaji is a great appetizer (stir-fried spiced chick peas served with light fluffy bread). For entrees, I recomend the mutter paneer (pees and cheese), saag paneer (spinach and cheese), or chana palak (chick peas and spinach). My boyfriend's favorite is the chicken malai. I tried the sauce from his dish and it was very tasty! Not spicy at all but still very flavorful.
I love garlic naan, but theirs is not as garlicy as I like it. On one visit it was way too salty, but this is not usually the case. Opt for the peshwari nan instead. It's stuffed with almonds and raisons and is surprisingly good, especially with a spicy dish.
Service is good and the drinks aren't too expensive. The place is small but has a great ambiance. Good for a date night. -
Review from Emily C.
12/19/2010
So me and the plus one (Alan C.) are on a mission to try all the Indian restaurants on Curry Hill. (We're progressing at a really slow speed..We've only tried Brick Lane Curry House and Taj Mahal.) We wound up at Spice Cove. We were the only customers there during lunch hour (12-1). So my plus one decided to tell me that he reserved the whole place..haha yeah right.
The interior was cozy. The walls were covered with pictures of food. The place was decorated with Christmas lights all over. However, my boyfriend was annoyed that they were playing Indian and Christmas music at the same time.
The service was excellent. Our waiter greeted us with a huge smile and constantly came to refill our water. He also gave us extra bread when he noticed that we ran out without us having to ask him.
We ordered the tangy shrimp (~$6) and garlic naan. We then decided to go with a lunch special. My boyfriend and I both ordered the Chicken Korma Lunch Special ($5.95). The lunch specials come with lentil soup, vegetable/ meat samosa, and rice.
The shrimp was delicious. It was covered with this amazing creamy coconut sauce. The sauce was so good we had to save it as dipping sauce for our naan. The naan was unlike those that we've tried at the other Indian restaurants. It was flat, but surprisingly tasty. Especially with the tangy shrimp sauce. YUM..
After the excellent appetizers were served, we were excited to get the entree. Unfortunately, we were disappointed. The chicken korma didn't have any flavor in the meat. The rice was way to moist. I couldn't bring myself to finish it.
Overall, this place is a good restaurant if you're looking to have a quiet lunch with good service. But if you're choosing restaurants soley on food, then I would suggest that you try Taj Mahal next door or Brick Lane Curry House($10 Indian Buffet). -
Review from Karen D.
12/20/2010
There are so many Indian restaurants on this street, but this was the right one for me. At 6 pm on a Friday this was the only one that had people dining. A man from the restaurant next store was trying to lure is in, but it looked too sterile. This was was very cozy and had a super warm atmosphere. A few minutes after we were seated, the place filled up completely.
I got the shrimp vindaloo and my boyfriend got the shrimp korma. Both dishes were super and there was a lot of shrimp. I enjoyed the chutneys and the green was was really green.
The only things thing I found a bit odd was the garlic naan. I'm used to it being very flat and this was a bit thicker and more "bready."
There service was great; friendly and attentive. -
Review from Ian J.
2/17/2011
A small little nook on an "Indian food" block. There are quite a few places to choose from, all are very touristy feeling, but with a grungy East Village feel. Not many crowds, and they all have decent lunch specials.
Spice Cove, in particular, has always been a favorite of mine. Over the years I have gone numerous times and enjoyed the 5.59 or 6.95 lunch special, which comes with soup, naan, papadum, an appetizer and main course. It's a great deal. GREAT!
Unfortunately, I'm not sure what's happened over the past 2 years. Maybe it's the economy, maybe it's a new chef or cook. All I know is that the food is no longer good, it's mediocre and sometimes even a disappointing let down. However, this won't stop me from going, because when I want affordable Indian cuisine, you can't beat the price, and it will continue to reel me in like the sucker I am.
Hopefully the future will bring some change to this place, because I miss what used to be significantly better. 3 stars for now, Spice Cove.
You used to be a 4-5. Darn. -
Review from Jp B.
Brooklyn, NY
1/25/2011
I love spice cove.
i grew up eating indian on 6th street and have continued eating indian on this block to this day.
There are so many options on this block alone it can be a daunting experience trying to decide which restaurant to choose, especially during the summer when they are all hanging out their door inviting you in.
Edit: "Inviting" is putting it lightly.
Spice cove offers great vegetarian lunch special options which keep bringing me back. it has become the go-to indian restaurant for me when i'm in the neighborhood because of the consistent quality of their food. -
Review from Lucie T.
8/18/2010
Liked the ambiance and the service.. the food was good as well..
good meat samosas and banana fritters.
would go back if in the area.
very cozy. -
Review from Laura K.
8/4/2010
**Delivery Review**
The people answering the phone are really helpful and have no problem altering certain aspects of a dish if you ask. My boyfriend likes his food very spicy so they'll toss in (free) some spicier sauce for him to mix in. One of the most pleasant ordering experiences.
To the same effect, their delivery guys are some of the nicest. Usually the interaction between me and delivery guys are pretty unmemorable, but time and time again, their guys arrive with a smile and a greeting.
Most importantly, the food. Their tikka masala is addictive. Their breads are great. Have yet to get a dish I haven't loved. Maybe one day, I'll see if their in-person service is equally as magical... -
Review from Deeva C.
Lansing, MI
8/22/2011
We had some pretty damn good food here for $5.95. The veggie samosas were off the hook, and my navratan korma was amazing. The lassi was pretty good too. The music and decor was amazing and the food wasn't too Americanized. I loved this spot and would Def. recommend this place to anyone in the local area stopping and lookin for some Indian food. The service was really good. Usually when Indians go to Indian restaurants they treat you like crap. The servers were very polite and even gave us extras of everything we wanted free of charge.
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Review from Wai Sze Z.
Flushing, NY
8/11/2010
A small but cozy restaurant with a ton of character. We enjoyed our Indian meal here very much. I only wish that they serve cold water though. We didn't love the naan here but it wasn't bad though.
Our meal was inexpensive. A great little spot for date night. -
Review from Christi D.
Brooklyn, NY
7/1/2011
Have been here twice now. Once for dinner (packed) and once for lunch (empty).
This is my favorite inexpensive Indian restaurant. I've tried a couple others on the block, but this is by far the best of the lot.
Yesterday's lunch special was an amazing deal. For $6 you get naan, papadum, rice, soup, choice of appetizer and entree! The quality is good, as is the atmosphere. They even have an "Obama special": entree & rice for $4!
I recommend the vegetable samosa over the meat samosa, and I enjoyed both the sag paneer and the mushroom sag. My husband likes their chicken tikka masala.
Will be back again! -
Review from V J.
New York, NY
12/28/2010
* Went here for Saturday 5.95 lunch special with my friend
* 7 bucks got me an app (banana pakora), an entree (chicken tikka masala) + rice and pita bread...
* My friend asked if the pita bread could be replaced with Naan or Roti - but unfortunately they didn't...
* Overall, just an average Indian food spot. -
Review from Vanessa B.
Miami-Dade, FL
10/6/2009
I'm from Miami, Florida, but frequent NYC about two or three times a year. Every time I go I always make time to go to Spice Cove--a literal hole-in-the-wall in terms of space, authentic Indian restaurant. I've only gone for their lunch special--$5.99 or $6.99 for the BEST lunch you can buy! I don't think of myself as a creature of habit, but I am when it comes to ordering here. My M.O. menu selection:
Banana Pakora and Tandoori chicken. It comes with DELICIOUS lentil soup and naan (Indian bread). (I like to pair it with a good Indian beer)
I love New York for its eclectic everything...people, places, food. Spice Cove is certainly a gem in the city. It's situated amidst lookalikes on Indian Row, but believe me, it out does all of them!
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Review from elizabeth b.
New York, NY
5/4/2007
This 4 star review is based on Curry Row alternatives. It's really just a better option than almost anything else. On a row where I've been food poisoned and eaten grease masquerading as veggies, Spice Cove was a delightful departure. First, it was full at 7pm, and then furthermore, there was no one harking at the door. The inside is tiny, but the decor is nice and cave like, almost like a chic lounge. The wine menu is impressive for an Indian restaurant.
The 9.95 prix fixe is a great deal and a lot of food. The soup is tasty, the samosa was fresh and large, and the group shared chicken tikka masala, chicken vindaloo, lamb korma, and veggie curry. Great portions, tasty food. The staff was very friendly and we felt no pressure to leave despite the fact that the restaurant was filling up and again, super tiny.
I will definitely return. -
Review from AJ L.
New York, NY
7/5/2008
Anybody who lives in the LES knows that on Sixth Street between 1st Ave and 2nd Ave lies a bastion of Indian Cuisine that would make Vishnu and all her six arms proud.
Amongst the litany of Indian restaurants on Sixth, there are really upscale, better take a trip to the ATM-type places and there are joints that I wouldn't allow my dog to eat at (ie, Sonar Garden). Within this spectrum, Spice Cove is in the middle-upper echelon. The thing that makes this place a hell of a find is that their prices are at the lowest on this block BUT their grub is pretty freaking good.
I mean listen, if you work for the Food Network or are some type of food snob then you have no business here, but if you are a regular New Yorker that likes to dabble in cultural food without having to fork over half your paycheck then this place is the sh*t.
I live in the East Village, and I am the Czar of The Lunch Special (just made that title up) and I have yet to locate a Lunch Special with as much Bang for your Buck as this one.
LUNCH SPECIAL $5.95!!!
Papdum
Naan (One Piece)
Soup (Tomato Lentil)
Appetizer (Meat or Veg Samosa, Chicken or Banana Pakora)
Chicken/Veg and Basmati Rice (Curry, Tikka Masala, Vindaloo, etc)
So, listen all you Quasi-cultural New Yorkers or Indian Lovers with smaller pocket books that don't want to risk catching Hepatitis B (like you would at Sonar Garden), Spice Cove is the best Indian Food option in the city. -
Review from beth p.
NY
7/5/2007
$5.95 lunch special...HOLLA!!
(papadum, soup, appetizer, entree, basmati rice, naan) -
Review from Ro N.
New York, NY
9/6/2007
Bleh----I am still in search for the best Indian Food!
The drink was good though...but the food is YUCKY!
There's not much I can say except I will never come back here again! -
Review from Kristina F.
Hoboken, NJ
8/5/2006
There are so many indian restaurants to choose from on this strip, so you might not notice Spice Cove with all the hosts from other places trying to catch your attention on the street. However, keep an eye out for this one! It's small, has a nice chill atmosphere and the food is superb.
The lighting is soft with candles throughout the room. The walls have some interesting things to look at including a mish-mosh of old pictures in different types of frames and various Indian dieties. The brick wall and warm colors in the room make for a welcoming atmosphere, helped by the staff, which is attentive and friendly. It's comfortable, perfect for a date or friends (though I wouldn't recommend it if you're a party larger than 4 or 5).
As for the food, the Naan is fresh and fluffy, the thin chips they serve with various sauces right when you sit down are delicious and the main courses were enjoyed by everyone. They even had a prix fixed meal on a Saturday night for $10 that included soup, an appetizer, a main course, naan and dessert. Hard to beat! -
Review from Thomas T.
Brooklyn, NY
3/20/2007
This is a really friendly, cosy restaurant. The food is better than other Indian restaurants I've tried in New York, though definitely not worthy of five stars. The lentil & tomato soup was superb. The saag was good. The korma was bland. The rose ice cream and mango desert were great.
Their prix-fixe menus are a great deal - the cheapest is $10 for three courses. The $12 veggie one will defeat all but the hungriest! -
Review from Tessa M.
San Francisco, CA
8/28/2007
Top 5 worst things to find in your Chicken Vindaloo:
5 - long think human hair
4 - short curly human hair
3 - bandaid
2 - rat
1 - condom
So really, I guess taking a big scoop of Vindaloo and pulling out a long thick hair wasn't the worst thing...
But add it to pizza-crust-style naan, flavorless mutter paneer, tough over-cooked chick/lamb (who could tell the difference between the two?), and it was enough to make us leave most of the food on our plates.
Plus one star for letting us drink our own bottles of wine. -
Review from Mike V.
Brooklyn, NY
8/23/2009
Now, I really REALLY am a fan of Indian Food.
My big sister pointed out that Alphabet City was the best spot for Indian Cuisine, frankly I didn't believe her for a moment!
As we continued our stroll on 6th I let out a bit of a "WHOA!" when I saw countless Indian restaurants lining just one block.
It was a Saturday night and there were a few men standing outside of their prospective establishments trying to encourage the pedestrians to check out the menu.
About half way down the block a squint and try and read the name of one of the restaurants "Spice Cave? Spice Chest? Spice Coc-"
"SPICE COVE! Come in and try" shouted another man standing outside "Best Indian Food"
I couldn't help at blush and follow my sister and her boyfriend inside
We all ended up ordering the Fix-Prixe (the waiters are pretty strict about not allowing substitutions, even if you're willing to pay extra for the change from like Vegetable Vindaloo, to Shrimp Vindaloo, believe me all three of us tried).
I had a combination with the soup (some tasty chick pea concoction that tasted just right). I was also going to cave and order a Vegetable Samosa (like my two compadres, but took a last minute turn for the Banana Pakora at the waiters suggestion. It was this bright orange-y yellow dough that was fried with a raw banana inside, it was pretty sweet, maybe a better dessert if they'd allow it.
I had the Vegetable Vindaloo, medium spice-y-ness, while my big sister ordered the same thing as its usually prepared. Her boyfriend got the Lamb Vindaloo; I didn't taste it but he commented that the Lamb was nice and tender. He also joked that he would one day get a lamb on a farm and name it "Vindaloo." I then chimed in with saying "Then I could call him Vinny!"
I digress we also got Garlic Naan, and an extra bowl of rice to help us with out spicey plates (my sisters ended up not even enjoying hers because it was too hot!)
Lastly I got some Mango juice (only $2) which was pretty sweet, and probably came from a box, but it was still refreshing to have on a hot night with an even more hot dinnerListed in: I love eating. Period
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Review from Monique A.
Washington, DC
2/15/2010
Great place for quality and value.
I like this place because you can get a three course dinner for $10!! I always order Chicken Tikka Masala which is flavourful and creamy. The Samosa's aren't that remarkable but get better when they are smothered in mint chutney.
I've been here three or four times now and this place is always packed. If you go, be prepared to wait 5-15 minutes at least. And if you are claustrophobic this is not the place for you. -
Review from Allyson R.
Alpharetta, GA
9/8/2009
I visited Spice Cove because I had a $25 off a $35 purchase coupon from restaurant. Well, I am so glad that I ended up at Spice Cove because their food was delicious.
Immediately upon entering I was totally diggin their fresh and cool vibe and atmosphere. The waiters/tresses were super attentive and ready to take drink orders, bring water/bread/sauces, and take our order. After mulling over the menu I opted for the $9.95 Prix fixe, with the vegetable somosa as an appetizer and the Chicken Tikka Masala as an entree. We also ordered a Mushroom appetizer (in hope to reach our $35 minimum).
Well the prix fixe dinner starts off with a soup....a tomato type soup which was delicious. I had never tried that type of soup before, so I don't have a lot to compare it to, but I really enjoyed it.
Next came the Veggie Somosa. Now, I am a somosa snob and I have to say that these were excellent! The crust was thin, perfectly crispy, and seasoned perfectly. The inside veggies were hot and spicy, and complimented the crust and additional green sauce (I added on top) beautifully.
After the Somosa's they brought out the Mushroom appetizer which was also really good. It was in a thick brown sauce, and the mushrooms were very flavorful.
Next they places out main courses in front of us......
. I had a heaping plate of Chicken Tikka Masala, and a BIG bowl of rice. I combined the 2 and dug in. Unfortunatley I had to stop after 3 bites because my pants were bursting from the seems.....sooooooo fuuuuulllll!!!!!
We also had ordered an order of garlic naan, because although the dinner came with bread, it was just pita bread. Well after seeing all this food....a GIANT NAAN, and the pita bread, I THINK the Pita Bread would have been satisfactory.
Both my bf and I ended up taking the majority of our entree's home, and it will definitely be enough for 2 more meals. After dinner they offered dessert and I opted for the Pistachio ice cream. Nothing special, it was okay. My bf got the Indian tea and that was pretty tasty!
With everything (including 2 SUPER delicious coconut Lasses) the total was just under $40!!!! Such an awesome deal. With the coupon, and the tip/tax the total for us was about $22, which is a huge steal. We have food for 2 more days and have big full bellies. I will definitely be back for the dinner deal...it can't be beat! -
Review from Kris L.
Brooklyn, NY
9/8/2009
You can't go wrong with Spice Cove. The prices are great and the food is on par with the surrounding Indian restaurants.
The atmosphere is nice, but a little small. If you order a dinner plate be prepared for the tray to take up your whole table.
The somosas are a good flavor and not oily. The mulagatani soup was my favorite dish of the night. The entrees are the usual suspects of indian restaurants. No real surprises. I had the Spice Cove dinner plate and could not come close to finishing it. Lots of good comfort food (IMO). The garlic naan is great as always. Everything is cooked well and the service is very attentive. -
Review from Leslie R.
New York, NY
1/29/2008
When I moved to the neighborhood, I was pretty excited that there was a block of Indian restaurants nearby. Spice Cove was the first one I visited, due to an enthusiastic review by Time Out.
I started out with cheese naan. When it arrived at my table, I looked down and saw naan with heaps of melted AMERICAN CHEESE on top of it. American cheese?!?! American cheese is nice on hamburgers and grilled cheese, but whoever thought of pairing it with naan is insane. Not to mention the quantity - I think they must have used 15 Kraft singles on it. I had been expecting paneer or even mozzarella (I don't care much if it's authentic if it at least tastes good!).
But, moving on. The curry that I got was bland and the meat was dry and tough. It was also the first time I ever encountered gulab jamen that I didn't like (it was flavorless and had a weird consistency), and given my love for gulab jamen, that says a lot.
Service was friendly enough, but really slow.
Skip it and try Agnon or Brick Lane Curry House if you're looking for decent Indian on Curry Row. I've yet to find a place I'm in love with on 6th St., but those two are leaps and bounds better than Spice Cove in regards to food and service. -
Review from Cathey K.
New York, NY
8/15/2010
Came here last Friday hoping to use our http://restaurant.com certificate but forgot to read the fine print till we got there and just decided to stay since they had the $9.95 prix fixe so it was cheap regardless.
The soup they gave us to start was really good...not sure what it was but it was a reddish color.
For apps, we both got Vegetable samosas which tasted kind of odd and were not very good at all...they had carrots in it!? and the inside was a bit too watery, not enough spice or potato.
For entrees, I got the Vegetable Vindaloo and the bf got Chicken Tikka Masala. We also got an extra order of Garlic Naan.
When I asked the waiter if their Vindaloo was very spicy (as I know this dish can vary from bland and tasteless to mild to excruciatingly choking on every bite spicy depending on the restaurant) he told me it was "sweating spicy." However, when it came out, I found it to be extremely mild. Not completely bland but definitely NOT spicy...so if you're a spice lover like me, this is one of those places you'll need to ask for extra spicy.
The sauce for the bf's dish was very good but I can't attest for the chicken as I didn't have any.
The garlic naan was not all that great either, it was an extremely odd texture. A lot harder and thicker than any naan I've encountered, not chewy or satisfying at all.
The dessert was just ice cream, no exciting indian dessert so not really worth mentioning.
Highlight of the dinner was undoubtedly our mango lassis that we ordered separate from the prix fixe. They arrived in a nice big cup (good portion) and are only $3!
Overall, this place isn't anything amazing but it's not bad for the price. Based on what I ordered, I don't think I'd come back for anything except the Mango Lassis. However, we came here / got the certificate at the recommendation of a friend who raved about it so perhaps we just ordered the wrong dishes. That being said, I shall update this review when we use our certificate and try some different non prix-fixe items on the menu. -
Review from Ryan C.
Manhattan, NY
6/6/2010
This is what I love about New York. Group of 3 of us knew we wanted Indian food, so we just started walking and found this place. From the outside, doesn't look like much, but step inside and the atmosphere is really interesting and unique. Very small and cozy, so don't come with too big of a group on a busy night. Didn't care much for being haggled inside by the staff, but we found the same thing at every other Indian restaurant on that stretch of 6th.
The prix fixe for $10 was a great value...a lot of choices, and a lot of food. We got naan (which was itself very good), but probably didn't need it.
I don't have a lot of experience with Indian food, but this seemed pretty darn good. I'd definitely recommend. -
Review from Matthew F.
Huntington Station, NY
4/19/2010
THE ROOF, THE ROOF, THE ROOF IS ON FIRE!
FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCK! GET ME A RITA...NOOOOW!
The food here is great and if you are willing to put your life on the line (like I was), it will rape your taste buds, destroy your tongue's delicate tissue and leave you wanting more.
Rarely have I had an experience as daunting as this one, I ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala like I do at every other place I go to, the waitress asks one simple question, "mild, medium or spicy", so I said "medium" (thinking that it wouldn't be that bad). Wow, big big mistake.
One hit of this Tikka and I'm downing water faster than Kobayashi swallows hot dogs. Spicy as all f*uck (sorry for the swearing guys but you don't understand how hot this food was).
The other dish I ordered was the Saag Ghost, straight up spinach and cheese, great taste and wasn't too spicy either.
Aside from the near-death experience I had, my experience here was top notch!
One thing though, seating is tight and the seats are back on back, so watch out. -
Review from Benson Y.
5/14/2009
This is my "go to" Indian place in the Village. I love, love, love the decor and cozy space. It's tiny (as you'd expect in the east village) but the decorations and exposed brick give it a cozy feeling as if you were visiting someone's apartment for a nice friendly meal.
The food is fantastic. Try the spicy shrimp or Saag Panir (my absolute favorite). I always get the garlic nan, it's super tasty! Of all their meats, I think they do chicken the best, but the couple times I had their lamb I wished I wasn't already stuffed from their delish chicken tikka masala!
Great prices, excellent service and a cozy interior equal a place I'll always recommend to friends and fellow Yelpers! -
Review from Andrew S.
7/2/2009
Friends and my fiance are familiar to this Village haunt, where exotic spices and the waterfall soundtrack from the bathroom entice and enchant you.
Haha. That was cheesy.
No doubt, I have had better Indian Food in NYC, London, Boston and even Beijing, but I have to say that there is something about a New York restaruant that offers such ambiance coupled with an under $12 three-course menu and BYOW w/no corkage fee. THIS place is a deal, its cozy, people are interesting, waiters are friendly, and the food is good.
Bring some wine, meet a friend, drink and eat till your heart is merry, enjoy the intimacy of the lighting and the limited space in the restaurnat, and leave with a combined bill of under $30. -
Review from Lawrence O.
Paramus, NJ
5/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
The atmosphere is very nice but it is so SMALL. The food is alright, and the place is very clean. I just felt a little cramped there.
