Spice Symphony
Indian • $$
182 Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10016
+1 212-545-7742
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182 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016, United States
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Great spice level on 99% of the food. Was surprised that the chicken tikka masala wasn’t spicier. Overall the food was great though. Gave us some free appetizers and free dessert. Possible the best gulab jamun I’ve ever had too! Great service. Would definitely return.
They accommodated my reservation time. Excellent food attentive and kind staff. The warm bowl of palak paneer warms my body and soul. The complimentary was delicious too.
My friend and I got the Butter Chicken ($19) and a side of garlic Naan ($6). It was very filling and good. Their Butter Chicken was on the sweeter side and not spicy. 12/20/24
If you're craving bold Indian flavors, Spicy Symphony is a must-visit! The food hits all the right notes — rich spices, authentic taste, and generous portions. From creamy butter chicken to perfectly spiced biryani, every dish sings with flavor. Great service and cozy vibes make it even better. Highly recommended for anyone who loves Indian cuisine! Nisar Bhai is very kind personality, smiling face & always try to give top- notch service to each one. Thank you Nisar Bhai see you soon next trip...... & For yr lovely Mango lassi....
Spice Symphony is a great name for this spot - delicious, spiced Indian cuisine in a very harmonic atmosphere that makes for a great dinner out. The quality and flavors here really stand out in the NYC Indian scene. Even more impressive was their quality vegan and vegetarian menus (separate mind you!), which used ingredients that I normally don't find at a lot of Indian restaurants. I started off with their Gobi Manchurian, a classic Indo-Chinese dish and these did not disappoint. Baked cauliflower doused in a tangy sweet-sour sauce while still being mostly crispy is a huge win. For my main, I had their Soya Kheema Mutter ($20) and it was absolutely divine. The creamy tomato base had amazing spices and the ground soya pieces were a wonderful touch to add plant-based protein into my meal. Order it spicy because it was just what I needed. I enjoyed these with a side of roti. The service here was great and they continued to check in on us throughout the night. We closed out the restaurant yet did not feel rushed or pushed to leave, which we appreciated (and of course we left soon after closing). Very impressed with our experience and would be happy to return one day.
I recently tried the butter chicken, Chinese bhel, and chicken vindaloo, and I was pretty impressed. The butter chicken had a rich, creamy sauce with just the right amount of spice—super comforting. The Chinese bhel was different but delicious, with crispy noodles and a tangy sauce that worked really well together. The chicken vindaloo was definitely on the spicier side, but the flavors were bold and tasty. Overall, a really satisfying meal with a great mix of flavors! Would definitely go back for more.
Butter chicken was amazing with the chili cheese naan, although I would get the regular cheese naan next time. Spring rolls were great and waiting time was about 3 minutes each. I am coming again sometime!
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