Reviews The Spice Room

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Nivedita Shinde
+4
The most famous place is Circular Quay, CBD area for Indian food is The Spice room!

The ambience is very warm and welcoming...

They serve you papadums when you take a seat..
We ordered the Non veg tandoori platter, the Samosa Chaat and Dal makhani with Roti....

The prawns in the platter were juicy and very tasty’
I liked the lamb as well...
Chicken was obviously good...

The quality and quantity was above average and really good.

Would love to visit again for some more dishes!
Highly recommend!!

Food- 4/5
Cost- 4/5
Quality- 4/5
Quantity- 4/5
Ambience - 4/5
Service- 4/5
Aug 21, 2019
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Sunil Nataraj
+4
Good ambience, mostly crowded and great service. For a quick bite to start with, the onion bajji is good. The Dhaba style chicken curry is a very tasty main dish and goes great with the plain Naan.
Enjoyed the restaurant experience.
Aug 14, 2019
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Atin
+4
Today had a really awesome Indian food experience at Sydney. The restaurant has been designed in an authentic tradition way and the food has the authentic Indian taste. We had a great time and would recommend you to definitely try this out.
Jun 26, 2019
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Sydneyhomecook
+4
Butter Chicken, Naan and Mango lassi was all I needed the last weekend. This place is unbelievably good!
We had the special gulab jamun in the end and it was just so good. Everything served was just great!
Definitely coming back for more.
Apr 28, 2019
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Rohit Rai
+4
Ambience : 5 star
Food : 4 star
Hospitality and staff Behavior : 4 star
Average : 4.5 star
It's hard to believe in such a hectic and busy location near the bus station, you have this beautiful Indian restaurant. Must visit even if your stomach is full, a glass of lassi does no harm.
Apr 21, 2019
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Yashpal Sharma
+5
I was there with my friends and we tried the indian food there and all I can say that this is one of the best outlet to try indian food in Sydney . The breads were soft and all the vegetables were fresh and tasty and dessert were also very tasty.
Oct 24, 2018
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Bharat Jain
+4
Very nice location. Very good food. Although the place is small and on a busy weekend you will have to wait for your table. Good pricing. Vegetarian snacks are a must try. One of the top rated indian restaurants in Sydney downtown.
Oct 21, 2018
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Mayank Agarwal
+5
Amazing indian authentic food. I really enjoyed the place with real indian taste. Food service is really quick and hot served. Ambience is ok and gives a feeling of being at traditional Indian restaurant with obvious Australian touch.
Jul 21, 2018
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Chandan Garg
+5
Best indian restaurant in the city. Not too expensive as compared to other restaurants on the quay. At most of the other indian restaurants, the taste is not so indian - everything is sweet. But the spice room gives you authentic Indian taste.
Jun 23, 2018
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Akansha Gupta
+5
The ambience itself caught my attention. The soft bollywood music added to it as well. The menu has a variety of options and the taste is very much Indian, being an Indian, I can give you assurance for the same.
It was a delightful experience to see even the washrooms highlighting the famous people of India.
If you wish to get a taste of India, this is the place to be.
Jun 03, 2018
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Skipper
+4
Love this place, great food - awesome decor and the staff are second to none. Friendly and attentive but not overbearing.

Love the fact that they give you poppadoms and raita on arrival (it is unusual for Australian restaurants to give you anything for free).

Butter Chicken was amazing, the best Keema Naan and the Palak Paneer was cooked to perfection.

Less than $60pp for two courses and plenty of drinks.

Highly recommended.
Jun 01, 2018
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Vikas Sachdeva
+5
Lovely food... First Indian restaurant tried in Sydney and it's the best. Good ambience good crowd.. awesome location...
Will come again.. with family..
May 21, 2018
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Anna
+4
Pretty good service with delicious curries! A couple of the entrees were very average so wouldn't be getting them again, but I think their specialties are the curries. They were so good and spicy!!
May 19, 2018
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Rithika Krishna
+4
My husband chose The Spice Room to celebrate my birthday. We made reservations a week in advance. The menu was pretty elaborate with a good choice for vegetarians. Presentation skills were unique. The staff were friendly and food was served promptly.
May 18, 2018
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Roopa Menezes
+5
If you want to eat authentic Indian food then this is it!! Great taste and suits our taste bud of less oily and less spicy food! We had ordered Chicken Malai.. Fish Moilee.. along with many others.. but these 2 were perfect!! The desserts.. Gaajar ka halwa and Gulab jammun are must try when you go there!
Apr 23, 2018
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MSG_Traveller
+5
Really good tandoori dishes, my favourite was the tandoori mixed platter which gives you a taste of a variety of different meats, (tandoori prawns were amazing), beef vindaloo was pretty good too and for dessert the ras malai was delicious!
Apr 15, 2018
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Mark Hewlett
+4
The best Indian food I’ve eaten (so far) in Sydney. Really authentic flavours, quality fresh ingredients with a restaurant interior that “feels” genuine. The curries are priced on the high side at around $27 and the service is usually functional and efficient rather than friendly. Located right next the Circular Quay won’t help operating expenses so I guess if you’re after curries that are real in an atmosphere that brings India to Sydney then you’re going to pay for it. The chefs are also on display and if you’re lucky enough to get the “window” table then the kids will be in for a treat.
Apr 02, 2018
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IEats
+4
This is a nice spot for Indian food super close to Circular Quay. I had the Spice Room Banquet ($49pp) which had a nice selection of dishes and a variety of flavours. My favourites were the butter chicken and the mix veg korma curries. The naan bread is really soft and moist and went really well with the curries. You can also ask for more complimentary naan bread too!!
Feb 24, 2018
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Nishant Shah
+4.5
Ambrosial Appealing and Aromatic Authentic Indian Cuisine Located Very Close to the world Fous Sydney Opera House at Circular Quay

This Joint is a must Visit for all Indian Food Lovers

The interiors and the Food both are truly Authentic. Small Intricate designs have been taken care of in the making of this Restaurant

The Staff is courteous and friendly

You NEED PRIOR Reservation To Be to this place so please call the restaurant as they are having Bookings for reservations every day

The Must Try's here are the Samosa Chaat, Alu Parathas and a range of Excellent Delictible Authentic North Indian Gravies, Daal and A Variety of Indian Breads

Highly recommended to try in Sydney
Jan 03, 2018
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Varun Chandwani
+4
Great location , near to pubic transport.
You must book a reservation especially during weekend, to avoid high wait time.
Had fish fry, lamb rogan josh and paneer curry.
The food was well prepared and nicely served.
Overall a great experience.
Jan 03, 2018
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Joanne Gallerno
+5
This place is amazing 👍🏻👌🏻 the service is great, the food is even better. I would recommend this place if ever coming to Sydney. All the food was a hit
Dec 01, 2017
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Nidhi Madan
+4
Great place for some Indian. Went here for the husbands birthday and it was totally worth it. Loved the goat curry and rolls. Kulfi was much better than I have ever had in Sydney - so definite recommendation
Oct 22, 2017
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Deb O
+4.5
I had the banquet, which includes an array of dips with pappadums (including banana rolled in desiccated coconut, so simple but so delicious!) that come out immediately to get you in the mood for the beautiful plate of starters that comes next. These include samosas, paneer cheese covered in pastry and then fried, coriander and garlic chicken, a kind of lamb sausage, and a couple of other things that I can't remember but were all delicious! I paired the vegetarian options with the tamarind as per the waiter's recommendation and was not disappointed.

Then I had the main, which was a selection of three curries - lamb rogan josh, butter chicken, and vegetable korma - with rice, and garlic and butter naan. What can I say but that I was in heaven! The lamb was fall apart tender, the butter chicken spectacular and the vegetable korma so good I couldn't believe I'd gone so long without trying it. This plus a perfectly cooked, flaky soft naan bread and amazing rice.

And then dessert! I had the gulab jamun which is a dumpling covered in rosewater sugar syrup and deliciously soft and sweet. Melts in the mouth... and then I had the sweet cardamom chai tea which made me feel ashamed that I ever thought I could make a decent cup of chai.

I'm in an extremely elevated state of bliss and so excited to eat my leftovers tomorrow!
Oct 18, 2017
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Andy Stephens
+4.5
Went here with the family and had some good food. I asked for Do-piazza (beef) made with chicken,(Indian hot) the chef had no problems making this for me. The meals came out together and the service was great. Good sizes, recommend the platter for 2 for starters. Yum. A nice touch with the window through to the chef, Usually you can always tell its going to be a good meal when you can see the chef cooking and they are proud to show you. My relation lives in Sydney and also eats here. He comes in from Cronulla just to eat here! Agree with the King fisher beer also. On tap!
Oct 16, 2017
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Sachin Krishnan
+4
Right next to the circular quay station, we have a Indian restaurant, took some of our clients for dinner.

The service was prompt and the staff pleasant and the food was hot and delicious.

Ordered the Dal Bukhara (makhani) this was delicious went great with vegetable pulao..which was also a great saffron rice ..also ordered Paneer Makhani and some bread..they have a open Kitchen and the tandoor is live in action..

They serve Kingfisher beer that's great accompaniment with Indian food.
Aug 28, 2017
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Lady Bacon
+5
Walked up to the restaurant. Looks amazing. Nice and intimate and really nicely decorated.

Was shown to a shared table.

Immediately the waiter cane and have me some water. Asked what drink I felt like and when I wasn't sure asked what I was eating and recommended an amazing wine.

Love the free starters best I've ever had. Flavour was awesome and had a really nice dipping sauce.

Ordered a medium chicken tikka masala with plain naan and riata.

Wow blown away by the flavours and taste of all of it. Masala was delicious, right amount of heat and heaps of meat. The naan was just divine sooo fresh and really nicely cooked.

Must recommend this restaurant. Really enjoyed sharing the table with a family from Dubai and having a chat about there holiday.
Jul 26, 2017
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Priyanka Nagpurkar
+4
I had been to this place multiple time. Fantastic service. Friendly staff. Superb food.
Serving per plate is good.
Overcrowded throughout the week irrespective of lunch or dinner.
Need to book it prior to going.
Jul 15, 2017
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Anusha N
+4.5
And finally...found a place that comes close to Indian biryani and chicken tikka.
We chanced upon it when we were in the area for vivid show and immediately decided to try it.
We were quite satisfied with our order but made a mistake of not asking them to make it spicier. They tasted authentic just without the right spice.
Bit expensive and quite oily curry too...but until I learn to prepare a good biryani, I have to shell out extra cash 💰!! 🙆🏻
Jul 08, 2017
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Hayley
+4.5
Came here on a Thursday night and pretty sure without a booking, we would have to join the queue.

We sat right next to the kitchen and saw the chef making tikkas, he was friendly and playful :P we got pappadams with a coriander dip as we sat down.

We ordered the tikka share plate and a vegetarian snack plate for starters. It was smaller than i have expected. The meat was very flavoursome and the vegetarian snacks were interesting.

For mains, we got naan, lamb roganjosh and chicken korma with rice. Loved the korma, chicken was tender. Naans were super fluffy and smoky, loved it!

We each got mango/rose and strawberry lassis. Everything was delicious. It wasnt too pricey for a nice place like this, it cost us around 35 dollars per person, and everyone was happy with the experience. The menu is so big that we might need to come back a few times :)
Jul 01, 2017
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Fatema Merchant
+4
Ambience -- Intriguing charming and vintage !! Slightly cramped space for larger groups.
Reservation needed on weekends especially. Location is great - opposite the Circular quay, close to Parking and train station too.

Service - Staff is extremely polite and courteous. We had little kids and needed some help to move around and they obliged.

Food - We started with Pani Puri shots, Dahi Bateta Sev Puri and Papdi chats, all delectable and got finished in seconds.  Next up, were Tandoori platter and Chicken Tikka Platter, it was good, not very extra-ordinary.

Main Course -  Andhra curry chicken - not a big fan of coconut dishes, but others liked it.
                          Chicken Khurchan - I would have it liked a little more spicy and tangy.

Desserts - Trio Kulfi -- it was good, served in a cool way too
                   Gulab Jamun - delicious !!

Will definitely visit again :)
Jun 26, 2017
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SDeans
+4.5
Heard a lot about the place and finally made it for lunch. Had the chicken tikka hyderabadi, dhaba chicken curry, emperor's chicken biryani and naans. Everything was really delicious and we enjoyed our meal. The only feedback I'd have is to relook at the strange pink sauce served with the chicken tikka.

The ambience and location are great too.
Jun 12, 2017
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DianaW
+4
I noticed they had an Okra curry on the menu here which is something one rarely finds in Brisbane. I ordered it with extra chilli which surprised the wait staff. It came to the table perfectly spiced & I actually couldn't fault the dish. Ambiance was serene & relaxed, & service was of course efficient & gracious
May 11, 2017
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Lauren Hargreaves
+4
The interior of this little gem may be small, however for me this added to its charm and ambience. The food was authentically Indian (at least from my experience in India) and really tasty. Not so much hot, but rather spicy and flavorful. The naans are fresh and the portions are more than adequate. I would sufferers ordering a few things for the table to share as there are so many options available to choose from. Prices are also not bad for such a well located spot in the hub of Sydney.
Mar 29, 2017
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Andy Quan
+4
Review sites and restaurants intrigue me. How does the Spice Room consistently make it into the Top Ten restaurants on TripAdvisor, when it’s not a particularly known restaurant, say, in other listings or guides? Is it that TripAdvisor’s clientele all stay near Circular Quay and need a good restaurant to go to?
Mar 16, 2017
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Tilottama Mukherjee
+5
Best in Sydney CBD. Price on the higher side but given the location just beside Circular Quay, this is expected. Some of the food items were even better than big brands back here in India.
Mar 13, 2017
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Porciniforme
+4
I like the feeling I get at the Spice Room. It's that comfortable feeling you have where you know that pretty much anything that is ordered off the menu will be good. And it's always a good sign when you can see the kitchen, and in this case, that includes the tandoor. All the smoky spicy magic is visible through a large glass window in front of which is a table that seats six - request it if you can. We started with the Chicken Tikka Hyderabadi (13.90/25.90), succulent morsels of tandoori spiced chicken. Order plenty of these. We also began with King Prawn Gulmohar (16.90/29.90), prawns marinated in Tandoori masala flavoured with rose petals, hung yoghurt, cream cheese and mustard oil. Delicious, but it's definitely not the largest entree you'll ever see. Railway Canteen Goat Curry (28.50), is goat meat on the bone simmered in a rich tomato and garlic sauce, with just the right amount of heat. Palak Paneer (24.90) was textbook, pillowy cubes of cheese in a rich spinach sauce. As I said, it was hard to fault anything at all. Order plenty of breads and rice, and enjoy. You're in safe hands.
Mar 11, 2017
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Jasmine Sharma
+5
I went their with my family on my Birthday last year... Excellent food and superb service to match up with it.... One of the very few Indian Restaurants that I think serve food that is very close to the original Indian food... And that you can imagine is coming from an Indian herself... I am going back there for sure....
Mar 07, 2017
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ArchiDraft AndDesign
+5
We had a 25th Wedding Anniversary Party for 40+ people and The Spice Room was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! Ramesh and the team were incredible. The ambience and decor set the scene for the evening, the food was beautiful; but the SERVICE! You are easily the best Indian Restaurant in Sydney. The food is and perfect blend of trad and new. The Restrooms are amazing too! Out of this world! We simply can't thank you enough! SP
Mar 07, 2017
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Robbie_The ELK
+3.5
The Spice Room offers authentic Indian food on an Indian-themed backdrop which makes it a good dining experience if you’re after that extra bit of ambiance. However the interior space is rather small and there's limited space, if you have a pram it'll be challenging to whiz around the tables or find a parking spot. The entrance is also presented with a staircase unless I missed a ramp or lift somewhere.

We ordered the Grand Emperors Banquet for Two which provided 4 Entree's, 4 Starters, 6 sampling mains in addition to 2 desserts. The first Entrée serving was tasteless& boring and I think the owner should change the selection, however the next round of Starters provided a very nice Samosa which was crispy and fresh (the best of the selection). As for the mains, the Shahi Paneer (cottage cheese) and the Dal were the top. The Rogan Josh contained too much Tumeric and the chicken in the Butter Chicken wasn’t all that, I expected a nice chargrilled taste which was absent. Finally after a decent serving of food and fresh garlic Naan, we only went for the Gulab Jamun and skipped Kulfi. The Gulab was hot and sweet with a very soft centre which was a pure delight. Unfortunately I’ve set the standards too high this time as I’ve returned from India (Delhi & Mumbai) this week so I didn’t get the aromas and spicy notes that I had back there.
Mar 03, 2017
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Jeet Shah
+3.5
Visited this place twice, had different experience on both occasions.
on my 1st visit, no doubt the food was amazing, but the staff was a bit careless on their part. For eg: On one occasion Clearing plates with asking us. This incidence was done unintentionally but was slightly rude.
But to cover that up, we were served with some really delicious food.
On my 2nd Visit, the food was not up to the mark as it was on my 1st visit.
All in all a good place.
Friendly advice: Reserve your tables 2 days prior, you will never get a table booking for the same day.
Cheers
Feb 14, 2017
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Naman B
+4
The food and service was great! Ordered black daal and paneer khurchan and the flavours were on point!

Ginger masala tea however could have been better, the tea itself needs to be stronger.

Overall, a great experience and will definitely be back!
Jan 14, 2017
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Onara
+4
Certainly one of Sydney's best Indian eateries, which surprises me given its touristy location. You'll need to book in advance if you want a table. Otherwise, the food is just as complex and tasty if you order take-away
Jan 10, 2017
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Sougata Khan
+4
Ordered the 2 course Banquet , everything was pretty good. The medium spice level is actually not spicy at all. The cocktails are pretty good, my friend found Queen's necklace absolutely amazing, I'm sure the name helped in that too. The white wines are just average. Decor is absolutely fantastic!! Reservations are a must any day.
Jan 02, 2017
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Heena Sharma
+4
Very good food, we ordered Dal makhni and paneer salan. I had best dal makhani in sydney. Cost wise its lil bit upper side but completely worth it. We had al-karte otherwise they have option of buffet plate with full three course meal which has good options for non vegetarians. Must go place.
Cheers
Dec 27, 2016
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Victoria McCafferty
+5
Love this place! I've been a number of times for dinner and lunch and the food is always exceptional. The restaurant space is very small so can feel a bit packed when it's busy but the staff have always been friendly and attentive. There are a lot of options for vegetarians as well as meat dishes. The House Black Daal is the best I've ever had... We order every time!
Dec 21, 2016
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Divya Talreja Ramnani
+4.5
Excellent Indian food, good ambience, quick service on a busy night. Only downside expensive. Really good for a special evening out though would recommend booking a table even if it is a week night.
Sep 20, 2016
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Rohit Prasad
+4.5
Best place to get Indian food @ Sydney.
Quality of the food is better than some of the best places back home.
This is the place to go.
Great service
Sep 19, 2016
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Kerri
+3.5
I don't eat enough Indian food to really critique this place. I enjoyed the dishes we ordered but can't really say if it was authentic and the best versions. Can comment on other aspects though. Service was friendly and decor was dark but comfortable.
Sep 10, 2016
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Arijit Das
+4.5
Awesome Indian food amidst the hustle and bustle of Sydney CBD and it doesn't burn a hole in your pocket. Be sure to try the phuchkas / gol gappas - absolutely lip smacking. As are the other dishes we tried. Good decor - the dim lights set the tone for a romantic evening. Been here multiple times and left feeling good!
Sep 06, 2016
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Clare Bear
+4
We turned up without a reservation but were graciously accommodated into an already packed venue. We chose to have only the tandoor dishes with naan and were not disappointed. The tandoori mixed platter was delicious, the best I've had in a while. The portions could be a little more generous given the price. The naan was fluffy and light, not rubbery or greasy. The meal was rounded off with a serve of rasmalai which was simply delectable. Overall an extremely satisfactory evening.

The only thing that marred the experience was the waiter who was trying so hard to speak 'australian', he was mostly incomprehensible. The other waitstaff were lovely though. The food is good and warrants a return trip to sample their other fare.
Aug 25, 2016
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Larry
+4
装修比较有异域风情,味道马马虎虎,菜量太大,我们两个人点了55刀每人的套餐,分量简直够四个成年人吃,最后剩下了一大堆,浪费是可耻的。菜里咖喱比较多,印度特色吧,主食的印度饼蘸酱味道不错,米饭没有味道。服务员非常热情,时不时就过来招呼。朗姆酒味道一般,感觉加了冰后更接近于饮料而不是酒
Aug 24, 2016
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Louise Bell
+5
Amazing paneer dishes and fantastic service! They had no room for us when we first arrived (no booking) but as we were walking down the street to find something else one of the waitstaff chased us down as they had made some room for us at a table. I'm so glad they did! It is often hard to find a nice paneer dish but The Spice Room has several. I had the paneer skewers with capsicum and the shahi paneer. Both were delicious. The strawberry and rose lassi I had with the skewers was perfect to balance the slight spiciness of the dish. Such a convenient location as its only a few steps from the Circular Quay trains and ferries.
Jul 24, 2016
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Saige
+3.5
Picked up the Yellow Lentil & Spinach Dhal as take-away and it is delicious! Not too heavy and lots of flavour. Inclusion of fresh spinach and tomatoes are a nice touch.
Jul 11, 2016
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Rizwan Ahamed
+4
The reason desi people travel abroad is so that they can try Indian restaurants there and judge the country. And if Australia was judged based on The Spice Room, it'd be rated very high. The food is just very good there. The Dhaba Style Chicken Curry is what I'd suggest along with their extremely soft classic naan.
Jul 05, 2016
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Satch Vitz
+3.5
A very delicious option down at the quay- where is can be hard to find a place that isn't a tourist trap. Not super cheap but fast, efficient, convenient and very tasty. We started with vegetable pakora and had butter chicken, a chickpea and potato curry, veg korma and various naans. It was delicious- well recommended and staff were knowledgable.

Slight issues around bookings and their organisation at the beginning but otherwise, great experience.
Jun 12, 2016
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Jaysh
+5
Tasty, authentic Indian food. Was not too greasy. Good service. Reasonably priced. Portions were reasonable too. Will definitely go back there.
Jun 03, 2016
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Kim
+4
The place is frequently busy, and I had planned beforehand and had reserved a table for two. Upon arrival, it came to no surprise that the restaurant was truly packed. It was buzzing with the sounds of joyous conversing and the distant tunes of traditional Indian music in the background. An added touch was the beautiful decor, the detail was amazing. The walls resembled beautiful tapestries.
After great deliberation, I ordered one of the specialties, King Prawn Gulmohar as my entree, the Chicken Tikka Masala for my main, with a side of butter Naan, of course. As for a drink, I settled for the staple Mango and Cardamon Lassi. It didn’t take too long for the food to arrive, but something worth taking note of was the “joyous conversing” that initially added to the vibes, quickly became loud and noisy. The prawns were okay, they were cooked and seasoned well, the dipping sauces that accompanied them, did little to add to their flavour. Overall, they were average. Contrastingly my chicken was superb. The spices weren’t at all overwhelming, and went astonishing well with the buttered naan. As for the lassi, it was standard. The Chicken Tikka Masala was the hero of the night.
May 19, 2016
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Michael Davies
+4
Had a lovely evening here, enjoying a banquet meal with 4 friends. Service has helpful & prompt. Food was quite delicious especially the lamb roghan josh and entree tasting plate. Will definitely come back (but will ask for more spice in the curries), but note that we had to make a booking 2 days in advance for a Wednesday night! This place is popular.
Apr 02, 2016
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KittyKaren
+5
Hubby and I decided to book a table for two. Best decision ever. The food was fantastic, ambience soothing and excellent customer service. Would definitely recommend everyone to at least try it.
Mar 24, 2016
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Anupama Singh
+4
I will highly recommend this restaurant to everyone who's just not craving Indian food but also the taste from home.

The look and feel of restaurant is totally Indian. We could smell the aroma of Indian food across the street.

And the food , the cutney served with complementary papad is very tasty ,

We ordered paneer mirch salan and garlic herb naan and veg it was delicious and the spices were well cooked being a vegetarian can't comment on nonveg dishes but my non vegetarian friends looked quite happy and full too; the daal was as tasty as a daal from Indian kitchen .

And the mango lassi , amazing!
Mar 14, 2016
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Sarah Burgan
+5
My fiance and I, on an off chance walked into this beautiful restaurant for dinner last night. Couldn't have been happier with either the food or the service. We had the Spice Room banquet for two, which was a great range of starters and mains and choice of desert. The staff were friendly, helpful and professional.
Feb 08, 2016
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Amsbne
+5
Excellent food and incredibly accommodating of dietary requirements. As a dairy intolerant patron I usually find eating at Indian food restaurants difficult however, my visit to The Spice Room this evening was fantastic. I was in a group of 8 (6 omnivores, 1 vegetarian and me, the dairy intolerant one). After briefly explaining our dietary requirements the staff advised that there would be no problem accommodating us. We went for a banquet. The whole table started with some tasty small vegetarian-friendly and dairy-free nibbles. Then we moved on to the entrees - the table got a generous helping of 4 different types of entrees, I got a separate plate with about 6 different but delicious dairy-free entrees and similarly the vegetarian got a plate with his own entrees. When the mains arrived, I was also given my own little dairy free portions, the vegetarian was given a few vegetarian portions and we could both also eat a couple of the main dishes provided to the rest of the table. I even got my own dairy free roti! A dessert choice was also given - I don't know if there was a dairy free option as I was so full at this stage that I elected not to have any. In general, the food was pretty mild in spiciness and even the vindaloo was mild, however all the food was incredibly tasty. I was extremely impressed with how accommodating this restaurant was for me and my vegetarian friend - I'd highly recommend it and will return. The banquet is excellent value and I would advise going with a healthy appetite. Though initially reluctant, we also managed to convince the staff to split the bill, so all in all, it was a very successful night out!
Feb 03, 2016
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Ilma Nikitinaitė
+5
First time, when I had indian food and it was really, really nice in this place. The decor there, atmoshere - fabulous. The best naan bread and butter chicken.
Jan 21, 2016
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SunilJain
+3.5
A nice Restaurent offering Indian food . ended up having dinner here while walking around in touristy circular quay area of Sydney harbour . seems to be a popular place as it was packed - surely we were lucky to find a place without having a reservation . food was good and service was very friendly. I ordered dal / palak and lachdedar paratha for my main course and both were good ( better then I expected ) . I am going to try other dishes in my next visit as the hotel where I am staying is at a walking distance .
Jan 14, 2016
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Chad_ajamian
+4.5
Really great food, in an awesome location. Decor is very pretty. Smashed samosas is a must. I loved the experience of a somewhat more 'upmarket' Indian restaurant. And the little 'spice sprinkles' (no idea what the name is now) was a really cool idea that always keeps this restaurant in my mind.
Jan 13, 2016
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Matchachacha
+4
Really nice decor, our photos looked like we were eating in a temple. Crowded, though - two shifts at dinnertime, & diners are cramped in squashed against the wall.

Had the banquet menu, a great variety of dishes. While the usual favorites were good - beef vindaloo, lamb rogan josh, butter chicken, pickles & dips including an addictive mint yoghurt - the highlights were the street food dishes.

Pani Puri shots were crisp fried balls with potato filling, that you fill with tamarind & mint water & eat whole - delectable! Jahl Muri was savoury puffed rice with all sorts of textures. I'll definitely brave the crowds of tourists & be back, for a Kingfisher or two & a table of street food!
Dec 03, 2015
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Chris
+4
Excellent, polite and confident well informed service. Awesome decore. Amazing range of Indian delights on the menu. Smokey tandoori 1/2 chicken and olive nan bread were standout.
Nov 29, 2015
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Macfoodie
+5
We came up from Melbourne for a long weekend and absolutely loved it. We had a big group booking of 10 and the banquet was the best choice. So delicious and so much food. The staff were friendly and the atmosphere was buzzing. It's so close to circular quay but without the expensive price tags. If only i could find an Indian restaraunt like the spice room in Melbourne. :)
Nov 20, 2015
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Sarah Jafari
+4
Friendly staff. Loved the ambience of the space. Staff was friendly. The samosa chaat was great. We enjoyed the seekh kebab as well. The Dhaba style chicken was a little less spicy for the medium spicy that we ordered but the meat was cooked very well. The food was not too heavy and seemed very fresh. We loved out experience here and will definitely go back to try more of their menu.
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M So
+4
A group of 5 friends and I came for a pre theatre dinner. Service was slightly slow at the start, however it picked up later. Curry dishes are standard sizes with a great variety to pick from. Quite liked the Gulab Jamun, easy to share and although, sweet, balanced well with the ice cream. The naan was freshly prepared, but wasn't as soft as some that I've had. Staff was friendly and the atmosphere was buzzing. A good traditional Indian restaurant to have and visit around the precinct.
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Liwenthiya Chandrasegaran
+4
The staff were friendly and helpful. The ambience was great for the dinner. Two friends of mine and I booked ourselves for dinner with “Grand Emperor Banquet" dishes. The first course was not very impressive, but we loved the pani puri shots. The second course had  Cocktail Samosas, Chicken Tikka, Seekh Kebab Peshawari, and Paneer Pakora. Samosas were crispy and tasty, and paneer pakoras were mildly spicy and soft inside. We enjoyed the second course thoroughly. The third course had Spice Room Butter Chicken and Lamb Rogan Josh Beef Vindaloo, Paneer Tikka Masala Laccha, were accompanied by Butter Naan and Saffron Rice. All the gravies were excellent in taste. The rice and naan were ordinary. The butter chicken stood out from the rest. The creamy texture was loved by all of us. We ended our dinner with mango cocktails and Gulab Jamun. The drinks were splendid. If you want to hang with friends and have a good Indian meal and amazing drinks , this could be your place.
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Bharani Vattikuti
+4
Positive experience overall Place - Looks good and cozy place. Ambient lighting and good interiors which shows has character and culture to it. Food- Food is tasty and flavourful. I definitely recommend. There is a perfect balance in the taste which satisfy the Indian tastebuds and foreign tastebuds. I love how they serve pappadums when the customer arrives. Price- I think the prices are pretty fair for the location and the quality of food, place and service. Usually every restaurant charges almost same price. Quantity is also good.
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