I had an excellent experience. The food was fresh, flavorful, and served quickly. The coconut curry…read morehad a creamy sauce with just the right amount of spice, and the garlic naan was perfectly cooked. The portions were generous, and everything tasted like it was made with high-quality ingredients. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and happy to answer questions about the menu. I also appreciated how clean and well-maintained the restaurant was. The casual atmosphere makes it a great spot for a quick lunch, family dinner, or takeout. The Mango Lemonade and with the Mango Cheesecake are a must!

I cannot rave enough about this spot !!! It's our weekly go…read moreto. Food and service is always top tier. Never has failed us. The people are always so helpful and kind. Super clean. We arrived 15 min before closing and they still took our order and allowed us to dine in without rush. It was bad judgement on my end to stay and not take it home, and I'm really sorry about that. But the people were still kind and served us well. We started coming here because they have a lot of vegan/ vegetarian options while I was fasting.

Let me begin by saying that I am not somebody who usually orders food to be delivered. But, today I…read morefound myself home alone, hungry for Indian food, and feeling way too wiped out from a rough day to head out and get something. I decided to use DoorDash. The wait for the delivery was only about an hour. That was fine with me, as I had plenty of things I needed to get done before I sat down to dine. When I lifted the bundle that was left at my door, I was shocked by the weight! I don't feel like I ordered all that much, but they sure sent a lot of food. I ordered lamb vindaloo, garlic, naan, rice, and samosas. All of it was truly delicious. The large pieces of lamb meat in the vindaloo were tender and soaked with the delicious flavor of the spicy sauce. There were not as many potato chunks as meat chunks, which I consider a good thing in vindaloo. The garlic naan was some of the best I have ever had. I ordered two of them, but really didn't need the second one. They were huge. By themselves, they tasted delicious, but when you dipped it into the vindaloo sauce, it was absolutely amazing. The very first Indian food I ever had was at a dinner party in 1973 when my family was living in Taiwan. The most memorable item for me was the samosas. The ones from this restaurant we're almost exactly like I remembered. I have to also comment on how well everything was packaged. All of the containers were shrink wrapped for extra precaution. I don't think anything could've leaked even if the driver put it upside down. I am anxious to go and try eating at the actual restaurant. Somehow it was off my radar. Supposedly, it's only 4.5 miles from my home who knew?

Had a Saturday night craving for Indian cuisine and Lion Indian was our choice. It has been a few…read moreyears back when we visited India, but the food is usually not a distant memory. The dinner options were either a buffet, or order straight from the menu. Since the buffet was only $15 per person and included some items we wanted to have anyways, we chose the buffet. The choices were limited in number, but enough for us. Buffet included some traditional entrees like Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Masala and several different kinds of Curry dishes. The rice and nan complimented the dish. Wifey enjoyed her meal and felt like the spice level was good enough, but I wanted something a bit more spicy. If my taste buds don't burn a little, then I feel like it is too Americanized. I understand that a buffet is prepared for the average person, but since San Antonio is already known for spicy foods, then a dish or two of a higher heat level would suffice for me. The restaurant is tucked away in a shopping center and it not real visible from the street so luckily Yelp got us here. It is however, close to Loop 1604, so it is an easy drive after exiting. Waitstaff is friendly and on point so it made the small, but comfortable indoor dining a pleasant experience. We will most likely return and fill our craving here and don't forget to have the Mango Lassi, as it was a nice way of finishing your dinner.

At the time I write my review (July 14, 2025), this new Indian restaurant in Helotes has a paltry…read moretwo-star overall rating on Yelp based on two short, non-descriptive reviews. I don't typically rate a restaurant until I've visited at least twice and had an opportunity to sample multiple items, but I'm making an exception in this case, partly because I feel that the current reviews are undeservedly harsh and lacking in detail. Despite a few odd issues, I enjoyed my visit to Spice Fine Indian Cuisine and would recommend it to anyone familiar with Indian food. Before I discuss the food (the most important aspect of any review), I need to describe this restaurant's bizarre setup. It shares the same space as Jalapeno's, a Tex-Mex restaurant that's been in business for several years. According to my server, Jalapeno's and Spice are now owned the same person (an Indian guy who doubles as the chef at Spice). My server explained to me that Jalapeno's operates with a predominantly Mexican staff until 2:30. The Indian staff then take over and open Spice at 5:30. I have no idea how that arrangement works logistically, but who am I to argue? Service was spotty at first, but the staff sorted out the issues quickly. The owner/chef seated me and handed me a small paper menu that lacked many essentials, including tandoori items. When I pointed this out, he determined that he had somehow given me the "wrong" menu. A different staff member (who turned out to be my server) then emerged from the kitchen with a much larger menu. Two of the items I wanted (vegetable pakoras and a mango lassi) were unavailable according to my server, which I found unusual. Fortunately, everything else I wanted was available, so I ordered vegetable samosas, tandoori chicken, saag paneer, and garlic naan. My server explained that the dishes would likely arrive at different times, as each item is made to order. While some customers may scoff at such a statement, I determined it to be a good omen of things to come. Fresh food is invariably worth the wait! --Vegetable samosas: 5.0/5.0 These come two to an order, though I could have eaten four, as I appreciate a tasty samosa. The potato/spice mixture was incorporated thoroughly, ensuring that every bite was bursting with flavor and capsaicin. Yes, these two bad boys bit me back! The shells were crispy unlike most samosas I've tried at Indian buffets. I still long for the enormous, transcendently delicious samosas from the now-defunct Kohinoor (my favorite desi restaurant in San Antonio), but these were excellent nonetheless. --Tandoori chicken: 4.5/5.0 The six pieces (legs and thighs) were juicy and benefitted from the charred Maillard reaction from the sizzling cast iron skillet. I could definitely taste the garam masala spice/seasoning but would have appreciated a bit more. White meat chicken tends to dry out, so I'm glad that Spice serves only dark meat. I would rate Spice's tandoori chicken above any of the Indian buffets scattered about town. --Saag paneer: 4.5/5.0 India Palace remains the undisputed king of saag paneer in San Antonio, but I enjoyed Spice's iteration, as it ramped up the capsaicin to levels that most casual diners (i.e., wussies) would find too spicy. The garam masala was incorporated properly into the ghee and spinach, and the titular paneer cheese was fresh and plentiful. The serving size was also generous: approximately 50% more than what I've received at other desi restaurants. --Garlic naan: 5.0/5.0 Spice's naan struck the perfect balance between crispy and soft. Most Indian restaurants--both buffet and full-service--include a smattering of canned chopped garlic that doesn't taste like much of anything. If you take a glance at the attached photo, you'll see that the kitchen applied a generous smear of fresh roasted garlic to every piece of my naan, which I used primarily as a vessel for the saag paneer. We need more ethnic restaurants in this part of town. We had a very good Indian restaurant called Ruby's that closed about a year ago due to poor business. Helotes already has enough boring, bland, milquetoast chains and fast-casual garbage, so let's come together to support independently owned places like Spice. Ignore the naysayers and trust the opinions of someone like me: a user with both the expressive ability and culinary acumen to review a place like this accurately.

Food here is not bad, it's not great. Just not my favorite flavors. We came for dinner and were the…read moreonly ones here at 5 pm. It's in a Mexican restaurant. I always order veggie samosas, butter chicken, and garlic naan. The samosas were a bit greasy but flavorful. The mint cilantro chutney was more sour than im used to and that was a common theme here. The butter chicken could have come out of the microwave, the surface had a sheen like it wasn't from the pan. It was also sour, acidic, and very thick. Service was good, but like I said we were the only ones here. It's very dark in here and looks like a Mexican cantina, because it is.

This Indian restaurant is easily one of the best I've ever been to. Their Manchurian gobi appetizer…read morewas so scrumptious I honestly thought I was eating chicken--it reminded me of the best sesame chicken I've had: perfectly crunchy and packed with flavor. The chicken biryani and chicken tikka masala were just as delicious. The chicken was incredibly tender, and the biryani was rich with flavor and loaded with ingredients. Their chai was also so, so good--definitely a standout. I've been searching for great Indian food in San Antonio, and I'm so glad to say I've finally found my favorite so far in terms of taste and flavor. They also offer different spice levels, so whether you like it mild or spicy, there's something for everyone. I'll definitely be coming back--5 out of 5 stars!

I ordered boneless chicken malai kabab and butter naan. For…read moreboneless malaise kofta, I'm not sure how it's called boneless. All the pieces I tried they had tendons in them and it's not tender. Taste and texture were way off. For naan, it was more like paratha. It was far from naan. Taste was bland. I loved their food previously and mostly felt positive. Now not anymore.

Bay Biriyani is, without exaggeration, one of the most exceptional Indian dining experiences I have…read morehad in Texas. What truly sets this restaurant apart is its seamless blend of Northern and Southern Indian cuisine, offering both depth and authenticity across the menu. The dosa alone is worth the visit. It was crisp, perfectly fermented, and incredibly flavorful, bringing me right back to the experience of eating in India. That level of authenticity is rare, and Bay Biriyani delivers it with confidence and care. Beyond the dosa, every dish reflects thoughtful preparation, balanced spices, and a clear respect for traditional cooking methods. You can taste the intention behind each bite.also, Sre, I believe hr may be the owner. He was so warm and kind, and made me feel like family in such a short amount of Time. At this point, I would confidently say this is the best Indian food in San Antonio and arguably among the best in all of Texas. If you are looking for authentic, high-quality Indian cuisine that captures both regional diversity and bold flavor, Bay Biriyani is a must-visit. I will definitely be back!

This was our second visit to the restaurant. On our previous trip, we tried the Pachi Mirchi Pulav,…read morewhich was quite good, so we came back to explore their biryanis. We started with the Tomato Shorba soup (3.5/5). It was slightly bland but came in a generous portion that can easily be shared among 3 to 4 people. We also ordered idly for my son and requested ghee and podi, which they kindly accommodated. The podi and ghee combination was excellent. However, the chutney was not very impressive, and the sambar was just average. On the owner's recommendation, we tried the Jackfruit Biryani, my first time having it. It was decent and flavorful enough to enjoy. For my wife, the owner suggested the Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani. It tasted fine, but she noted that it was entirely dum rice. Typically, biryani has layers of masala rice, white rice, and meat, but the white rice portion seemed to be missing. For dessert, we had the Shahi Tukda (today's special), which was delicious and not overly sweet, just right. The Irani chai was okay this time; we found it better during our last visit. Overall, it was a pleasant dining experience, and we would consider visiting again. The place was neat and clean.

Absolutely my go to place for Bombay sandwiches in town. Their chat is also really good. I drive…read morehalfway across town to get this!!

Rj's is definitely one of my favorite Indian street foods in the city. I had went with my family…read moreand we got several items including dabeli, pav bhaji, samosa, samosa chat, and dahi puri. We really enjoyed all of the different items as there was a good mix of flavors and the taste was amazing! The owner was really nice and helpful. The only thing I say that could improve is having a small area to sit down and enjoy the food. Eating in the trunk/in the car is a bit difficult especially when there's several people involved. Other than that, i've been several times and I cannot wait to go back!

Food: This is where I give Pavani its 4-star rating. The place gains some brownie points in that…read morethere are hardly any pure Indian vegetarian restaurants in San Antonio. My personal recommendation is to try one of their dosas (lentil/rice Indian pancake); I especially enjoyed their Mysore Masala dosa (with spicy powder and potatoes/peas filling). Their dosas are quite large and can suffice for up to two meals unless one is quite hungry. The lentil soup and chutneys (sauces - coconut, tomato, and peanut) that accompany the dosas are also quite good. They also have nice side items (really like their vegetable cutlet and onion pakodas - fried fritters) and several rice and Indo-chinese options too. A decent range of beverages too. Price: Very reasonable. Most items are within $10, and some are under $5. Service: yes, they cook the food for you. That being said, we have to pick it up from their counter once the food is ready (they won't bring it out to the table) but it helps me get off of my sedentary/lazy ways and go bring it back to the table. We also have to get our own water, serving utensils and napkins, so I guess its hard to rate them on service. The food does come out in a reasonable amount of time (within 15 min or less usually). The lady taking my order is a pleasant person - her main language is Spanish but she can communicate decently in English. Cleanliness: definitely needs improvement here, but not to the point of oh wow, I cannot imagine eating here. Tables, serving areas, and bathrooms are reasonably clean, though it does help to have an extra wipe down of the tables before/after eating just in case. Ambience: not the fanciest of places, definitely not a romantic type of setting. Its pretty much a hole-in-the-wall type of place, but I don't really care as long as the food is good and service isn't horrible.

After a while had good south Indian food buffet. This is the kind of food they were known for.read more