Spices Of India Kitchen

Very flavorful food, and delivered with care and professionalism. I think it's a good sign when Indian people are enjoying the fare as well. Its not white table cloth and crystal stemware, but the food doesn't need pretense and pomp. Chicken Tikka Masala was spot on. The vegetable samosas were so flavorful and perfectly fried, and the chicken "cutlet" (I found it more like a croquette, but WOW) was so flavorful and not what I was expecting, in the very best way. I cannot wait to go back. Just a hidden gem on the south side of Irving.

Butter Chicken, Garlic NaanThis was quite possibly some of the most bland Indian food I have ever had. The chicken was overcooked and dry and the dish just so sad. The garlic Naan looks beautiful but was equally tasteless. I was so bummed out by this meal!

Found this great spot for Indian cuisine tucked away in a strip mall plaza. But the full parking lot quickly showed how popular this place was. Inside was casual, with a few tables but don't be fooled.The food was amazing. We ordered a spicy fish curry, which definitely came with a kick. If you can handle the heat, it has really amazing flavors. The chicken biriyani was also really food. The suble level of sweetness was a nice touch, the rice also paired great with the curry. We would return to try their other dishes. Recommend!

Visited Dallas during fall break. Wow! So much great food and fun. Bought take out from Spices of India. It was an awesome recommendation from my cousin. We ordered different dishes and shared like family style. Great idea! We tried a little bit of everything. We had about six different entrees. We had Chicken Tikki Masala, Chicken Korma, Chicken and Goat Biryani, Mutter Paneer, Butter Chicken and each entree came with a rice based dessert. It was so tasty! The garlic naan was so so. I have had better. Didn't dine inside so not sure what the restaurant looked like. Service was great since all of our dishes were made and packed correctly. I will return when I visit Dallas again.

Was considering going to the new "Indian fine dining" restaurant at Water Street, but the more I read their reviews weighed against their prices, I decided I needed to investigate other options since my main desire was "great Indian food" that didn't need to come with white table cloths and and a view of the lake. D Magazine recently referred to "Spices of India Kitchen" as the "hidden gem" in their February 15, 2024 "Best Indian Restaurants in Dallas-Fort Worth" article. Being less than 10 miles from me and after reading their mostly glowing reviews, I was convinced I needed to give them a try. Ordered the butter chicken and lamb roast, both with biryani rice as well as the garlic naan. Even though the dining room seems more than adequate, I got the order "to go". Everything was delicious! Definitely some of the best tasting Indian food I've experienced over the years. So many more things I want to try from the menu including the seafood options that might be best eaten there, fresh from the kitchen. Next time!

Food was phenomenal! Service was fantastic! All around a great spot! It doesn't look like much from the outside but there were plenty of booths inside to enjoy the food as dine in. We were quickly greeted and felt very welcome. We ended up ordering Veggie Samosas, Beef Vindaloo, Chicken tiki Marsala, Palak Paneer and garlic naan. Everything was so so good! The Beef Vindaloo was so full of flavor; it had a heat that built but I couldn't stop eating it. The garlic naan was the best naan I've ever had. It was warm, crispy yet soft and swimming in garlic. The portions were pretty large and each came with a side of rice. We paid with a credit card but couldn't leave a tip on the card so bring your cash!! I'm already planning my next trip back!!

Uncovering a "HIDDEN GEM" - A Voyage across the Backwaters of 'God's own Country' KERALA, at the 'SPICES of INDIA KITCHEN' in Irving, TX! Check it out!KERALA is one of the four (4) Southern States of INDIA (the others being TAMIL NADU, ANDHRA PRADESH and KARNATAKA) and is well known for its natural beauty, cruises on House Boats in its backwaters, colorful festivals, Yoga and Naturopathy (Ayurveda) Healing Centers, exotic dance forms like Mohini Attam and Kathakali, as well as a rich tapestry of culinary traditions and delights, including sumptuous seafood marinated with local spices, herbs, coconut, the famous pot tamarind and served up in traditional banana leaves.We chanced upon 'SPICES of INDIA' in Irving thanks to my research and uncovered a "Hole in the Wall" that is a true gem - the kind I love to discover and introduce to my fellow foodies in this community...a welcome change from the fine-dining restaurants and lounges that we frequent most of the time!'SPICES of INDIA' is run by Chef-Resturanteur JOBY KARUNAKARAN, his cousin DARVIN and his Chef VERGHESE (Syrian Christians who speak Malayalam and call themselves "Malayalees") who come from TRICHUR aka THRISSUR, the third largest urban center in KERALA after KOCHI and KOZHOKODE, and is well known for its rich cultural (the "Cultural Capital of Kerala") and culinary heritage.We commenced the expedition with their FISH CUTLETS followed by the GOLDEN POMPANO FRY (rice flour coated, spiced and fried) which we loved and followed up with the SPICY RED FISH CURRY (a traditional recipe) that did not go down well with our Bengali/East Indian Palate because of the strong odour of the fish...we had them concoct the SEA BASS FILLETs with the same spices as the GOLDEN POMPANO which were a huge hit and complemented the slow cooked GOAT ROAST that we loved and highly recommend!You love the HYDERABAD, THALAPAKATTU (Chettinad style) and BENGALI MUTTON BIRYANIS, but have you ever experienced the 'MALABAR aka the THALASSERY MUTTON BIRYANI'?!The high point of our culinary expedition was the iconic THALASSERY GOAT BIRYANI known as the 'MALABAR BIRYANI' outside KERALA. It is made with a premium quality short grain rice called the KAIMA RICE (unique to the Malabar Coast in Kerala) with GOAT MEAT, spices, green chillies, tomatoes, yoghurt, dry fruits (cashews) and raisins which renders a unique sweet and spicy flavor profile that was novel and scrumptious...the 'MALABAR BIRYANI' alone is a good reason to check out and return to SPICES of INDIA, IMHO!A compelling debut experience with excellent customer service from this extended family of Malayalees from KERALA who are passionate and proud of their culinary heritage and will bend over backwards to please their customers with their culinary skills and their customer service. We will return to sample their GOAT CURRY, the MEEN MOLLY (Fish cooked in Coconut Milk with spices and herbs), the GOLDEN POMPANO FRY and of course, the THALASSERY MUTTON BIRYANI aka the MALABAR MUTTON BIRYANI that we cannot get enough of!CAVEAT EMPTOR: this is a modest "hole-in-the-wall" establishment so please do not expect a fancy ambiance or any semblance of opulence - please take the time to savor their novel cuisine and recipes that you won't find at any other INDIAN RESTAURANT in the DFW Metroplex!Check it out: 'SPICES of INDIA KITCHEN' 833 East Shady Grove Road A, Irving, TX 75060. Tel # (214) 751-6468.Andy DéGastronome, Culinary Anthropologist and BloggerFounder and Curator - 'DALLAS-The Foodie's Paradise' on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/DallasFoodies

Spices Of India Kitchen is a culinary gem! From the moment I walked in, the aroma of Chicken Biryani was absolutely divine so we ordered it - each grain of rice perfectly infused with flavors, tender chicken pieces, and just the right amount of spice. The portion size was generous, ensuring I left completely satisfied. The ambiance was cozy, and the staff were incredibly attentive and friendly. This is undoubtedly my go-to spot for delicious Indian cuisine. MUST TRY!

If you're coming here it's definitely for the food. Excellent cuisine. So fresh and fragrant. You won't be disappointed.

It's super delicious and authentic family-owned. The staff and owners are also amazingly friendly.