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Spice India
- Hours:
Mon-Tue, Thu-Sat 11:30 am - 10 pm
Wed 5 pm - 9:30 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
48 reviews for Spice India
Review Highlights
"...try to make it out to the Saturday lunch buffet every week."
(in 8 reviews)
"I opted for the classic Chicken Tikka Masala and was not..."
(in 4 reviews)
"The undisputed BEST Indian in the Lehigh Valley."
(in 10 reviews)
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48 reviews in English
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Review from TJ S.
Philadelphia, PA
11/17/2011
Everything we ate here was delicious. We had the Chana Masala, which was based on chickpeas, and an eggplant dish; the eggplant was at a perfect level of spiciness that was very pleasing and far from overwhelming. We also had a mango and yogurt drink, which was a great contrast to the other flavors. Before you order, you get Indian crackers and interesting sauces.
The service was good, and the waiter was helpful. The atmosphere was ideal. -
Review from Matt N.
Scranton, PA
I've been to this Spice India many many times and am a big fan.
Probably the best Indian in the Valley, I haven't had better..take from that what you will, you are in the Lehigh Valley, not Napa Valley. The food is pretty consistent; tasty and well done. It is a cozy little space, a dozen or so tables, clean and well maintained. I think the food may be better on the a la carte menu (true in just about all restaurants), but as some of my fellow Yelpers have pointed out; it's hard to deny the appeal of the buffet nights.
My only gripes about Spice India come from the service; it is a bit hit and miss. Sometimes it feels like they just forget you at your table. No water, where's my naan, etc. Not often, certainly not enough to keep me away, but every now and again.
Anyway, give it a try, it's a nice little restaurant. -
Review from RINNA L.
Philadelphia, PA
8/29/2011
took my mom here to celebrate her graduation from Empire beauty school.
The food was pretty tasty. I really enjoyed my Mutter Panner. My GF wasn't too big a fan of her Chicken Tikka Masala. My mom ordered lamb chops - that's just kind of weird. They were ok, but I'm not a big fan of lamb in general.
The bread was a little weird and soggy, but ok. I also felt like they could have been a little bit more generous with the rice that came with the meals.
The service was ok - the decor is slightly strange and dark, but not distracting or anything.
I will probably be back here if i'm in the area, but i prefer Nawab in Bethlehem. -
Review from Randall B.
Alburtis, PA
12/16/2011
We loved it there! Can't wait till we go there again. The service was outstanding and guided us through the menu. It is a BYOB place and very vegetarian friendly. We will be back again and again!
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Review from Paul K.
Allentown, PA
5/18/2011
Need I remind you people complaining about the authenticity of this place that it's located in Whitehall, Pennsylvania?
I mean, if you're going to rag on the fact that the restaurant's naan quality isn't like that of Mumbai, just remember you're about a quarter-mile from a now-defunct Sam's Club.
Spice India serves up some damn good India food--the best in the Valley--and I've been to Mumbai. Highlights include:
Luscious, tender mango chicken
Creamy, savory lamb or goat sagwala
Indian pickles
Seafood curry
Yes, they will try to push appetizers on you. Yes, the food will be a little late. Yes, they sometimes have some bearded dude playing a keyboard next to the buffet bar (live music!). But all this only adds to the quirky ambiance of place.
Plus, it's BYO. And you're going to need it should you dare to order your food "Indian spicy." -
Review from Emily S.
Hershey, PA
8/5/2011
Wow! Fantastic! Went by myself when I was visiting the area and was pleasantly surprised. I got the vegetable pakora ($4), paneer makhani ($12), and garlic naan ($3.50). They threw in a free little dessert of a sweet rice pudding. It was all fantastic.
I ordered the entree too spicy (my fault for thinking that I'm tougher than I am), I asked if they had yogurt and they offered to tone down the spice in the meal instead. They took it back to the kitchen, added extra cream to tone it down, and brought it back steaming hot again! I've never had a place offer to do that. If I'm ever passing through town again I will definitely stop back! -
Review from Mark N.
Lehighton, PA
I love spice India. There is no denying that they have the best Indian in the valley at the best price. Their Monday and Wednesday buffets (starting at 5:30) are staples for my family. This is a great place to introduce Indian cuisine to a first timer.
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Review from Amy H.
Hokendauqua, PA
12/27/2011
Love love love the palak paneer here!! You can also ask them to make a combination onion and garlic naan and ask for melted cheese on top(make sure u say please bc sometimes they have trouble understanding this request) IT IS LIKE U DIED AND WENT TO HEAVEN. I've been a vegetarian for 4 years now and after i eat from this place makes me happy I did so. Miss eating a cheesesteak?. I don't think so!!!!
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Review from Paul O.
Baltimore, MD
7/24/2011
Thanks to Yelp I found this place and we will be back. The atmosphere was great as a byob can get. Friendly service and the food was fantastic. The Tikki Masala Chicken was perfect, same for the Mango chicken. The rice was well cooked and the same for the Naan.
We had the mix appetizer plate, we could have passed on that as the potato was the only real crowd pleaser. Not that the other items were not tasty, just they paled in comparison to the entries.
Service ended well to with a fast check deliver and cash out. Head up to Whitehall and try Spice India. -
Review from Vanessa W.
Bethlehem, PA
2/6/2011 1 Check-in Here
I had heard mixed reviews about this place from friends for a while - from great to I got food poisoning, so I hadn't gone since Nawab on Southside Bethlehem is closer to my home, and reliable. I should have gotten here sooner.
Firstly, the place is a decent size, and sadly patrons were kind of sparse for a Saturday night. The service was very nice and pleasant. Only atmosphere complaint was they were playing what I can best describe as Indian house music.
The food itself was good. The portions at first glance appeared a little small, but don't let the containers fool you - there is plenty of food there and they offered us more rice when we were getting low. I got chicken tikka masala - my gauge of good food. I got it medium which was just enough spice for me, but was still pretty mild. If you're a big Indian food fan I would go with the spicy. I thought it was very good. Husband's chicken cashmere was also very tasy.
Around $40 for the two of us with two meals and an appetizer I thought it was a good price point for a good meal. -
Review from Soumya J.
Allentown, PA
8/17/2010
Always disappointing to go here. And after the last time, I have decided to black list it and not go here again.
1. Quantities are pathetically low. Each veg dish can barely gives 2 servings.
2. Quality is below average - all the gravy vegetables taste the same. The south Indian food is oily and the 'chaat' is very ordinary.
3. Very slow service at dinner - we waited for almost 45 min last time.
4. The waiters are rude also and can't handle any load.
Last time I went -
A). Ordered channa bhatura - waiter says why are you ordering bhaturas - just get naan.
B). They get channa masala instead of chole.
C). On asking for more naan waiter says our cook is ready to leave - do you really want it?
D). Paneer tikka masala had exactly 1 piece of paneer.
E). Naan was made of rubber I think.
Go anywhere else but here. -
Review from Kenn W.
Bethlehem, PA
8/31/2011
Much love for Spice India in Allentown ... Haven't been able to get over there in a little while, but love it and miss it!
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Review from Mary T.
Macungie, PA
9/8/2010
Agree - best Indian in the Lehigh valley. Better than nawab in Bethlehem, but not by a huge margin. Really broad menu. Lots and lots of vegetarian options.
Hot is HOT - but waitress consulted carefully with each of us and everyone was happy with their spice level. Portions are normal sized - which might seem small to some, but perfect as far as I'm concerned. Usual indian serving style allows easy sharing of dishes - rice and entrees are served separately and you are given a clear plate to put them on.
I had lamb saagwala, very tender and nice.
Desserts were not so good - carrot pudding just weird shredded carrots and honey, rice pudding thin and flavorless, honey balls just sweet.
It's byob. Total tab for six adults and three children with apps and desserts was about $220 with the tip. Not too pricey. -
Review from Jim D.
2/27/2009 6 Check-ins Here
I've been hearing some very good things about this place so I decided it was long overdue for me to pay my respective visit. I haven't been to an Indian restaurant in the Valley since my less than mediocre visit at Nawab so I was more than ready to take on a new prospect.
The food is great! Monday night is buffet night and there were plenty of choices to choose from. Many of the dishes were vegetarian but there were some delish meat dishes. The ever basic chicken curry dish, although very good, had some small broken bones in it that made it a bit cumbersome to eat. They had some type of seasoned popcorn chicken that was really tasty too. We also ordered the shrimp nargisi and that was just absolutely amazing. It's full of spicy, robust flavors that just made my belly oh so happy.
I'm with Joe L on the rest of the details. Prices, atmosphere are all good. I also love the fact it's BYOB. What's not to love about that?! I'd definitely come back here again and explore the massive regular menu. -
Review from Joe L.
Allentown, PA
10/1/2008
I've been to Spice India twice now; once for dinner, once for the lunch buffet. It is very, very good. The food has a homemade quality to it, something you don't see often in restaurants these days. (Especially in Whitehall.)
I'm new to Indian food, so the menu is a bit challenging insomuch as I don't really know what anything is. That's why I recommend the lunch buffet. It is excellent. The food is hot and fresh, and the quality is top notch. Everything is well labeled, so it's easy to know what you had, what you liked, and what you didn't. An excellent way to get a crash course in Indian cuisine. Don't be afraid to try everything...some of the items on the buffet that look the most unusual (or unappetizing) to Western eyes are some of the best.
Prices are good, the restaurant is clean and well-kept. The staff is attentive and you always have a fresh bottle of complimentary water on your table.
If you like Indian food, you'll like this place. If you've never had Indian food, this is a great place to start. What are you waiting for?Listed in: My Neighborhood
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Review from K F.
Easton, PA
6/5/2011
Spice India is solid Indian fare. The seasonings and preparations are Americanized but tasty. The Vindaloo especially showcased the growing intensity that I personally find most pleasing. The samosas and naan were both solid.
The preparation was a little slow, but not excessive. And the service staff was very attentive throughout. The portions will not leave you with much for leftovers, which may be a slight negative given the pricing. But overall, the quality of food justifies a return visit for me. -
Review from michael c.
Columbus, OH
6/30/2008
I like unexpected gems when I travel and Spice India is a shiny one. Tucked into a side street off of PA145, I never would have found this had I not asked the guy i was working with if I could fine good Indian food in Allentown.
Spice India is a prime northern style Indian eatery. The sauces are heavier, but not too much so and the spice is even and balanced and not overpowering even in spicier dishes.
I went for dinner and had a Paneer Somosa and the Goat Vindaloo which were quite good. For bread I tried the Paneer Kulcha, which a bread with cheese and spices.
Overall the food was outstanding and the service, while not perfect was good.
After my experience there I would gladly return. -
Review from Ethan A.
Allentown, PA
Updated - 12/26/2009 2 Check-ins Here
Update! I ordered takeout for 8 for my C-mas dinner last night, and:
1. It was done EXACTLY as ordered, every last bit.
2. It was done at EXACTLY the time ordered, as in they were finishing the last of it when we arrived, so everything go home hot.
3. It was absolutely delicious. I'm a big fan of Spice India, but somehow it just tasted one notch better last night. The naan was on. The samosas were way on. The paneer tikka masala was on. Even their rice was just... on.
I can't say enough good about them!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/16/2009
The only reason I can't give Spice India five stars is that my last dinner lasted three hours.… Read more »
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Review from Ben C.
Philadelphia, PA
3/29/2011
Good stuff!
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Review from Isabel O.
Allentown, PA
We're beginners to Indian food but we were very pleased with our last two visits. Portions are larger than they would appear in their cute serving dishes (see photos - we've never managed to finish our meals, especially after appetizers.)
Butter & cashmere chicken were favorites, as is the Friday nite entertainment - great singer/piano player who could pass for Elvis Costello if you closed your eyes. Nice to have a BYOB without a corking fee. We usually do a loop of Italian/Mexican/Middle Eastern restaurants, but we'll be adding this to the mix.
Service is hit & miss as far as speed and attentiveness, but the staff has been consistently friendly and patient with our questions. If there's one irritation it's that every table seems to wobble, no matter where we sit. -
Review from Julie S.
Philadelphia, PA
9/18/2008
I'm going to make a bold statement: at this price level (the $9-12 entree) this is one of the best restaurants in the Lehigh Valley. I'm very familiar with Indian food--I've even been to India--and Spice India meets my fussy standards. I also lived in the Lehigh Valley for 18 years, so I've been many places.
Spice India has a lot of dishes that are harder to find in the US, much less in Allentown: chaats (street food), Thums Up and Limca sodas, some south Indian dishes, and even a little Indian Chinese food, which is an amazing hybrid cuisine. When I, a pasty-faced white girl, asked for spicy, they actually gave me spicy. That doesn't always happen in Indian restaurants.
The samosa chaat was great--it's basically a samosa sprinkled with crunchy Indian snack food, chick peas, and different chutneys. It's a great mixture of textures and flavors. And it's only $3.95! I was just about full when I finished it. But then I couldn't stop eating the Kashmiri Dum Aloo, a kind of potato dumpling in delicious sauce. Good good.
I couldn't stop saying, "Slammin!" It's so slammin. -
Review from Nicole P.
Macungie, PA
2/19/2010
I agree with Dara C a few reviews down...GOOD INDIAN in the 610! I couldn't believe it either!
I've been to Spice India on several occasions and experienced both their buffets and the al a carte menu. I'm not a newcomer as I too lived in both Boston and Philadelphia for sometime and have been exposed to several Indian restaurants and have very picky standards. Oh, I failed to mention that I actually lived with an ex who was directly from Madras so I know quality/authentic Indian food when I see it and Spice India has it! Sorry, RR from Bethlehem, I disagree with your initial conclusions.....
I hope I don't get this mixed up but I think the Monday nigh buffet has an Southern Indian theme and the Wednesday night buffet a more "Northern" theme. There is a chef on site that will prepare appetizers for you while you sample the dishes laid out on the buffet which is a real treat. I've had him prepare a masala dosa and a samosa chat..both were awesome :) I've never tried a dish I disliked. I will admit that once I ordered Mulligatawny soup and it was a bit salty to my taste but that was a one time event. I also ordered take out from the al a carte menu and asked for it "Indian spicy" and trust me if you're not accustomed to what that means beware...I found it quite deliciously spicy :) Overall, the food it good and the costs is worth the trip!
One last thing....I also think it is cute that the owners provide some live entertainment on Thursday nights (I think). It is usually one man and his keyboard but I think it is a nice touch that the owners thought enough about the customer to provide this for our dining experience.
Kudos! -
Review from Alyssa W.
Slatington, PA
3/26/2010
This was my first experience in Indian food, and I'm excited to now try other restaurants specialising in such cuisine. I've been here more times than I can count, and now that I'm typing this, I realise I need a fix : )
The food is always good when I'm there, I especially enjoy the Goat Hyderabadi, it's cooked perfectly and is served with easily the best rice I've ever had anywhere. Their cheese naan is like a gift from heaven. I've more than once gotten just that to go, and eaten it before I've gotten home. I haven't been here for the buffet, but i believe they have a South Indian buffet some nights, and Northern Indian other nights.
I know some people have mentioned that service is questionable, but I've never had a problem, and honestly, I prefer not having someone hovering over my every spoonful. I wonder if it's a cultural thing? That's always been my assumption regarding the service.
My advice? Grab a couple friends, get here early and order a lot of food. And don't forget an Indian coffee, it's superb! -
Review from Kat H.
Easton, PA
3/9/2009
Hooray for Spice India! The undisputed BEST Indian in the Lehigh Valley...don't even listen to anything about NAWAB being good...probably written by college students who also think that the Tally Ho is a good night out.
Everything was fresh! The tiki masala was awesome and they even had you rate the spice level (1 being as bland as grandma's mashed potatoes and 10 being, "holy underwear!")
However...drinker beware! It is BYOB and the staff nasty ( however, they were nice MOST of the time) when you ask them for a kingfisher (the only reason why this isn't a perfect rating!)
Overall, awesome food (get the appetizer for 2) and cheap prices...life is good -
Review from Charly J.
Bethlehem, PA
11/11/2009
I'm giving Spice India 5-stars for being one of the BEST places in the Lehigh Valley to get Indian food. It's not the best I've ever had, but it's pretty darn delicious! I've been looking for other eat-out, vegetarian alternatives other than salads & sushi (I'm trying to increase my fish & veggie intake & decrease my red meat intake), & right now Indian & Mexican are my current crushes.
We've been to Spice India's lunch buffet twice & both times we left EXTREMELY satisfied. The 1st time we went they were hosting a large birthday party & it was near the end of the buffet. Regardless, we were very happy w/ the selections that were left for us to sample. We still had to be rolled out to our car because we were so full! The 2nd time we went it was right after the buffet had started, so we had more items to taste. Again, we rolled ourselves out to the car in a food-induced stupor. Just wonderful! The buffet is harmless spice-wise, but it offers an interesting cross-section of the dishes they offer. Vegetarian, chicken, goat/lamb, appetizers, desserts, etc.
We're going to make this place a once-a-week necessity! Eventually we'll go just for dinner & order specific dishes (extra spicy!). Highly recommended! -
Review from Jason T.
San Francisco, CA
8/8/2008
I stumbled across Spice India while looking for an old Indian restaurant that apparently since shut down. I was pleasantly surprised to find Spice India, given that the nearest other Indian restaurant that I know of is 10+ miles away.
The menu was more extensive than most Indian restaurants I have been to in the past. I started with a mango lessi, which came immediately, was large and delicious. I opted for the classic Chicken Tikka Masala and was not disappointed. It was a plentiful portion, came hot, and was delicious. I ordered medium but it wasn't very spicy at all.
The best part about Spice India was the service. Our waiter was the most respectful, attentive waiter I ever remember having at an Indian restaurant. He kept calling my friend and I "sir" and read over our order to make sure he got everything perfectly. He was attentive to our table without being bothersome.
I'd highly recommend Spice India to anyone who lives in or is traveling in the Allentown area. I'm very pleased to have this new restaurant nearby home! -
Review from Scott C.
Emmaus, PA
9/7/2009
Had an early dinner here with my wife. She is a relativley inexperienced with Indian food but loves the few currys I have made so tried this place an will be back!
The appetizer sampler we split was very good but just shy of great. The chicken that comes with it was essentially chicken and the only reason it wasn't great.
My wife and I split tandoori chicken and goat vindallo. Both were great and the vindallo (which we ordered spicy) was perfectly spiced.
The naan was delicious and the overall meal was fantastic and very reasonable. The only knock is that the service, while exteremly friendly was a bit on the slow side.
To sum up ... Eat here! -
Review from Samantha S.
Allentown, PA
1/22/2010
Definitely the best Indian restaurant in the Lehigh Valley. I've had better Indian food elsewhere, but given the limitations of the Valley, this is the best Indian restaurant, hands down. Beats out Nawab and Palace of India.
Good points:
- love the buffet - great price for the huge amount of food you get (although most of the food is vegetarian at the buffet, there are some chicken dishes)
- flavors are delicious - they are not afraid of using seasoning and spices in their food - nothing is watered down, like at other places
- great amount of parking, easy to access, off of MacArthur Rd
- love the naans and the mango lassi
Could be improved:
- service is a bit spotty sometimes - servers are friendly enough, but at any given time, I think there's only 2, so if things pick up, you'll be waiting a while for service
- been there 3 times so far, and the food is mostly consistent - twice it's been great, and once, not so much - could use more consistency in food prep
- menu is a bit limited
Bottom line: Whenever I get in a mood for Indian food, and I don't have time to drive to NYC for the weekend, I will head here. It satisfies my cravings. -
Review from Jay S.
Bethlehem, PA
1/31/2011
Very good food, nice staff, relaxed atmosphere. Everything was fresh and very tasty.
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Review from Greg S.
Pittsburgh, PA
10/5/2009
I had the buffet ($13.95) and mango lassi ($3.50). Everything was tasty. The buffet was characterized as South India. There were many dishes that I had not been served previously.
The tables were set with table clothes and fresh flowers.
As with most restaurants, the music was too loud, but I guess that must be what most patrons want. -
Review from Jill F.
Allentown, PA
3/24/2010
I've been to Spice India a few times love the food! I continue to go back because the food is good and there are few Indian restaurants around.
The service is questionable at times. I've been seated and then ignored for upwards of a half hour on one occasion. On another visit I placed my order but the food took over 45 minutes to arrive at my table. It finally arrived but only after tables who were seated after me were served. This is inexcusable. I have taken to ordering take out since the service is very spotty.
Despite the service, the food is wonderful. -
Review from Tara S.
Allentown, PA
9/24/2008
Great vegetarian options, as is the case in most Indian restaurants. My husband and I usually head there for their weekend buffets. Very large spread of food with at least 4 veggie main dish options with 3-4 meat main options. Naan, salad, pakoras, chaat, as well as desserts.
Service is sufficient. I'm not sure I've ever heard any of the waiters speak, but they get you what you want when you need it.
Last I heard they were doing a south Indian style buffet on Monday evenings. Haven't made it out for that yet though. -
Review from Ann T.
Kempton, PA
7/23/2010
Has there been a change in ownership? We used to love this restaurant, but our most recent visit was disappointing. The waiters were different from previous visits, and the service was not as good. The most obvious decline in quality was in the bread -- it was flat, oily, and not fresh -- it seemed to have been reheated.
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Review from Katie S.
Allentown, PA
2/4/2011
I went here for the first time on a wednesday, which is chaat (indian street food) buffet day. (Monday is also a buffet day, just in case you were wondering!) The buffet was excellent! I love indian food, and this was the best Indian of my life. Very flavorful. I am a vegetarian and there were so many veggie options that both I and my meat-eating date were loving. The staff was very attentive to bringing us water as soon as we needed it, and they kept fresh naan coming to the table all night. Wonderful!
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Review from Lauren S.
Boston, MA
9/28/2008
I've been to Spice India about 5 or 6 times now, and every time I am consistently pleased with the delicious food and very attentive service. They have a ton of tastey vegetarian options, all at a great price, and a terrific lunch buffet for less than ten dollars! Way way better than Nawab, insanely better than the sketchy often-closed/randomly-open Indian Restaurant in Emmaus, and one of my favorite restaurants in the Lehigh Valley.
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Review from Roland H.
Emmaus, PA
11/28/2009
Excellent Southern Indian cuisine! The food is the best Indian cuisine in the area. The buffet is well-stocked with fresh choices and the service is prompt and friendly. If you are looking for excellent Indian cooking, look no farther! We have eaten here at least 5 times and have not been disappointed a single time!
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Review from Dara C.
8/25/2008
I'm a longtime Allentown resident, but now I attend school full-time in Cambridge, MA. We have more Indian restaurants than you can shake a pakora at; therefore, I'm extremely picky about my Indian food. I eat Indian takeout about three times a week.
Knowing this, upon returning home for a visit, my brother convinced me to check out Spice India's buffet. "Indian food? In the 610? GTFO.
It was unexpected, and amazing. First of all, the buffet was about 5x the size of any we have in Boston. There were at least three dozen selections, including naan and dessert. There were vegetarian specialties (including a mushroom dish I've never seen before, and several different dishes with paneer.) There was chicken tandoori and tikka masala, as well as choices for more adventurous palates (goat curry, which I loved.) Everything was fantastic. The spices were perfect, not at all overpowering but always present, everything was salted well, the vegetables cooked to perfection. No flash-frozen, soggy spinach to be found. Just really good fresh food in abundant amounts. I felt so bad going for a third and fourth plate. I'm a small girl but I was tucking it away, and my brother (a former linebacker) was doing the same. The cooks must have been sweating out of fear, but hey, we couldn't help it! The food was brilliant.
The service was equally attentive and our water glasses were never empty. Honestly, the quality of this restaurant one finds in a metropolitan area like New York or Boston, not in the suburbs of Pennsylvania. Please, please patronize Spice India rather than your local Applebee's or Chili's. The food is fresher, tastier, healthier, and the economy needs it.
An excellent experience, and I can't wait to come home for more Indian! -
Review from Marcus D.
Allentown, PA
10/12/2010
Great service. Fantastic menu
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Review from Carolyn S.
Doylestown, PA
4/22/2009
I've already reviewed Spice India extensively here: http://lveggplant.word... but I want to give them a yelp review as well, because they deserve the additional 5 star rating!
I try to make it out to the Saturday lunch buffet every week. Those unfortunate weekends when I simply can't make it leave my palate horribly bored, disappointed, and mad at me. Spice India changes up their buffet every single week, so there is always something new and exciting to try. The food tends to be spicier than most American Indian buffets, and quite authentic. My friends and I have bitten down on whole cardamon pods or bitter guard on more than one occasion - and that's the way it should be, dammit! The manager assured us with a smile "Yes that's supposed to be there, eat it, it's good for you!" I loved that. The buffet always features a ton of veggie dishes (beans masala, at least one kind of dal, aloo gobi, mattar paneer, different kinds of saag, tofu or paneer tikki masala, etc) and several meat dishes, as well as soups and dessert. The wonderfully nice servers are attentive and so polite, I just want to hug them every time I'm there. Definitely BY FAR the best Indian food in the Valley. -
Review from Brian S.
Alburtis, PA
12/21/2008
Stopped in on a Sunday for the lunch buffet. This has to be one of the best Indian places I have been to in a while. Food was very distinctive and extremely tasty. Nice thing was buffet had a lot of different foods that I was able to try, instead of all the normal Indian fare. I will definitely be heading back here for dinner soon.
