I cannot believe it took as long as it did to get here. To be fair we did try a couple times and…read morethe parking was so packed we couldn't find a spot. All pointing to an excellent experience. The timing was right for my husband and I to come for a Sunday lunch. The service was fast and friendly. We started with potato sliders that were really good but not as good as our main courses. My husband opted for the lamb tiki masala and I opted for the eggplant (Baingan Bharta) Thali meal. The dal soup and spiced potatoes that came in the Thali were incredible. My favorite part was the chai though. I cannot drink milk and the alternative was oat milk. This was one of the best chais I have had in my life. So so good.

Ordered: Thali w Butter Chicken (~$24): served with…read morestreet-style chaat, garlic naan (+50¢), rice, dal soup, jeera potatoes, dessert (rice pudding), and soft drink Lamb Biryani (~$17): spiced rice, marinated lamb, vegetables, nuts, and spices; served with raita (yogurt sauce) Aya's take: I was craving Indian food during my recent trip to Denver and came across Spice Room. The Thali caught my eye as it's essentially a traditional platter with a variety of balanced small plates from rice to potatoes to dal soup and even dessert all on a single tray. I got it with Butter Chicken which was so good! Highly recommend as it was creamy, medium spicy, and very aromatic. I absolutely loved the street-style chaat! It's creamy, crunchy, cold, and loaded with flavors and textures. Such a satisfying bite and I almost couldn't stop until it was gone. I love that this Thali came with both rice & naan as I usually want both and can't decide lol! The rice was fluffy and aromatic from the cumin while the garlic naan was fresh, soft, and delicately brushed with garlic & parsley. I didn't care for the dal soup (bit too watery) or the jeera potatoes (bit undercooked) but the dessert was a nice way to end the meal. Their options included rice pudding and gulab jamun; I went with the "healthier" option lol. It was creamy, sweet, and cooled down my palate after the various dishes. The Lamb Biryani was another good try! The lamb chunks were tender and seasoned, the rice was aromatic, and it paired well with the onions and raita (yogurt sauce). This definitely satisfied my craving and I'm glad I stopped by before the long day I had ahead!

This place was such a surprise and the best decision to end our Colorado trip with Indian food. The…read morefood was excellent. Service was quick and it was full. The ambiance felt like 90's indian restaurant We ordered lasooni Gobi (amazing),kurkuri bhindi, Samosa chat for appitizers and it was delicious. For the main course, we ordered achari aloo, katahal (jackfruit) fry, and baigan bharta all three were delicious. The naan was super soft. The pulav for kids was great too. We ended our meal with gulab jamun -there are 3 in one order and our server gave us 4 since there were four of them on the table. He saved us from fighting over gulab jamun. We even ordered a shikanji drink and that was refreshing. Would eat her every day if this place moves opens a restaurant in Hudson valley.

Loooooots of variety and looooooots of smell…read more What I got a number of items. For starters I got the mushroom Manchurian. This was very good, a bit spicy but I love the variety, I usually have the cauliflower one but great to try something different. They also provide free papad. For my main I got the Rajma and Aloo, This was very tasty, I really like the beans and sauce. Rice for days! I got garlic naan bread as well, I thought this was not as fluffy as other ones that I had, but it was very soft and still tasty. Environment Parking can get filled up pretty quick, not much parking on side, but street parking is available. This inside was nice and cozy. There were booth tables and regular tables. Niceness of the staff They seem to move quite quick. I was able to get what I needed to get. Dollar I thought it was more on the expensive side. Each dish was at least 15$ Yes/No I would return here to try the other items on the menu.

Went to Mantra Cafe for a late lunch after hearing a coworker mention the naan tika tacos. I…read moreusually stick to the same few places, but this ended up being a nice change from the usual downtown spots. The tacos came out fresh and had a good mix of flavor without being too spicy. Service was easygoing and the cashier answered a couple questions about the menu without making me feel rushed. My food took around ten minutes, which seemed reasonable since they were getting a steady lunch crowd. The place has a casual atmosphere where people actually sit and relax for a while instead of eating and leaving right away.

We ate at Mantra for dinner tonight and it was a good experience…read more Samosas: 3/5 Naan Tikka Tacos: 5/5 Chicken Tikka Masala 3/5 Cheese Naan 2.5/5 We had good service and good food at this location. We would visit again.

I am a regular here. The place doesn't look like much on the outside, but don't judge a book by…read moreits cover. The food is great and the owner is genuinely interested in your dining experience. When I have ordered take-out, if it is not ready when I come in to pick it up, they offer me a chai tea on the house, which is great. Glad to have them in our neighborhood.

A strip mall restaurant next door to a Middle Eastern market and an El Salvadoran restaurant…read more Unique Indian Cuisine is spacious and clean. They have very soothing spa music playing (a little odd, but also charming). You can see that the owners probably did their own repairs and upgrades. We ordered cocktails and saw that they used top shelf alcohol. The food was very flavorful. Not the Indian flavors that I'm used to, but delicious. The tandoori chicken pieces were massive and they did not skimp on the sides of rice like other Indian restaurants. The garlic naan was paper thin like a roti and infused with so much garlic! Our server was very sweet and attentive. She carefully made both our cocktails and when we complimented her, she was humbled and honored. If you're in the Denver area, please drop by this restaurant.

I past this Indian restaurant frequently in my ongoing long distance walks (I average 15K to 20K…read moresteps) in central Denver. This time I stopped for lunch. I was the only dine-in customer. This location is very colorful and has a full bar. They have cocktails, beer and wine. Typical big menu for Indian restaurants. I started with my favorite yogurt drink, a Mango Lassi. Large glass for $4.79; I was served by Ashok. He was attentive. I got the Mushroom Manchurian appetizer. I requested Indian hot spice levels and it was. Next was the Chicken Shahenshah, a dish with tender chicken cooked in a sauce of coconut and fennel. I asked for this entree to be served Indian hot. Very good. It was served with a large bowl of yellow basmati rice. I ate 1/2 and the rest home. They offer another favorite dessert, Gujar Halwa. This is a sweetened finely chopped hot carrot pudding. Yummy. I saw a steady stream of delivery persons coming in to pickup orders. Just before I left to walk home, I saw 3 parties come in to eat.

Very tasty food good customer service good deals nice restaunt although the medium spice level isnt…read morequite as spicy as I want and hot is a little to spicy but that is just my opinion.

This place is delicious! We had chicken tikka masala, biriyani, and vindaloo. Everything had so…read moremuch flavor and the meat was plentiful and tender. We also tried the momos, packed full with filling and a chewy wrapper. They came with a chilled sauce that wasn't my favorite though. The price is reasonable as well, because each portion can serve 2 for the most part. Definitely recommend!

My 2 star review is based on the service, and not the quality of the food, which is excellent. I…read moreordered Chicken Tikka Masala and a side of cheese naan. I was shocked by the $28+ total. I questioned the server because I assumed I had ordered the lunch portion. Her response was "you didn't specify". 1) I was there during lunch and 2) I was holding the small, lunch menu in my hand. Regardless, the pretax total was $22, which means about $24 after tax. Where did the $28 come from? In retrospect I assume a gratuity was added since we were a large party of 8. But when she flipped the POS around there was still a tip option. Instead of offering to "talk to her manager" about the portion size I think she should have offered to fix it. Secondly, instead of giving the total verbally I think the servers should show you the individualized bill on the hand held POS. And if there is a large party gratuity automatically added it should be disclosed. Having a gratuity option pop up after your cc has been run implies that a gratuity was not included. The food is amazing at Himchuli but the poor customer service today left a bad taste in your mouth. If you go for lunch you have to specify that you're ordering the lunch portion and ask to see a detailed order before you pay.

Staff is always very friendly, takeout is fast and reliable, and most of all, the food is amazing…read more They have traditional and unique offerings that never disappoint.

Wow! Delicious Indian food with both North and South Indian options…read more I happened in by myself just a few minutes before closing, but they were very nice and seated me even though the kitchen was about to close. The veggie samosas were amazing! Crispy outside, not the more common soft outside, flavorful filling. And huge portion. Two very large samosas were more appropriate for two to split the appetizer portion. Garlic nan was fabulous. Because it was late i I got something quick which was chicken tiki masala. Excellent! Perfect rich creamy sauce with very tender pieces of chicken. Staff was super friendly and welcoming. I'll definitely be back if I'm ever back to Denver!

Our group tried a bit of everything: the Tikka Masala, Chicken Tikka Masala Cheesesteak, Veggie…read moreTikka Masala Burger, and the Honey Pizza. * The Flavors: Most of the food was excellent with a really nice heat level. * The Portions: The naan portions are super generous. While the Tikka Masala portion felt a bit smaller than other spots, the taste was spot on. * The Honey Pizza: This was a standout for me! It's unique and really tasty, though it was a bit polarizing for the rest of the table. * The Service: The staff is incredibly attentive and friendly, which made the experience even better. The Chicken Tikka Masala Cheesesteak was supposed to come with tzatziki, but I didn't see or taste any on mine. The Veggie Tikka Masala Burger was also a bit of a letdown--it's essentially a standard burger with a side of masala sauce for dipping. We were hoping the burger itself would be infused with those Indian flavors rather than just relying on the extra sauce.

When in Larimer Square and Downtown Denver, you should check this place out…read more The Cheese Samosa was delicious & cheesy. The Chicken Masala Calzone was freshly made and delicious. The Beef Tikka Masala Burger was ok; wished the buns were warmed & toasted, but overall we had a great experience. Everyone on their staff was super friendly. Cool and clean vibes inside. Parking: Metered parking near Larimer Square was $4 for 2 hours. There's also parking lots ranging starting at $7 an hour.

Best Indian food I've had in Denver! And Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Their name…read moremight be India Express but they have a lovely dining room and amazing staff that make it a great place to sit down. We came on a Thursday night around 7p, the dining room was empty - crazy. Araz took care of us and he must have refilled the water 5 times he was so top of everything! We started with chai tea, absolutely delicious. Love the creaminess and spices. They bring out come crispy chips and dipping sauces on the house. Such a light and delicious starter. I could eat the dips plain. We also got the chaat samosas. Incredible! The seasonings and textures paired so well, crunchiness of the samosas over a bed of perfectly cooked chickpeas with red onion and yogurt drizzle adding a fresh element. And they cut them to make it easier to share. I had the lamb Korma. Incredible. Just the perfect blend of spices, creaminess. Comes with rice but their garlic naan is amazing and pairs so well with it. My boyfriend had the chicken madras, also amazing. He didn't want a creamy dish and this was perfect for him. Everything was so memorable, i can't wait to come back

Indian express, don't get confused by the name it's nothing like the polar express so leave your…read moregolden ticket at home. I looked so stupid but my server was very nice about it and consoled me out of my wobbles. First time getting together with all 7 of my siblings in a few weeks so it was a very special occasion. Our servers name was Sharmila and she was very attentive and informed of the menu. She was very kind to have endured my rowdy family and we tipped her graciously for her trouble. My brother and I arrived fashionably early while the others arrived just early. Being fashionable is a recessive gene and we can't all be winners or else there'd be no losers and what fun would that be? They started the table with these neat little fake tortilla chips. It came with 3 sauces for dipping a sweet, tangy/minty and a spicy one. The spicy one is important to try because that's about the level of spice of their hottest dishes. For apps we got the cauliflower, the texture was nice and fluffy, the flavor was tangy without being too aggressive. An app is supposed to ease you in! SOMEPLACES HAVE THE AUDACITY TO CREATE APPETIZERS THAT SUCK YOUR SOUL OUT! Sorry for raising my voice... ahem... this place is thankfully not one of them. We also got the cucumber salad which was really good but it's cucumbers, you love em or you hate em. Moving on. Next was the onion rings. In my head they were gonna be like Indian onion rings but they were just like normal rings but ig since they had Indian dipping sauces that counts? They get by on a technicality. I DONT MAKE THE RULES AND IM TIRED OF YOU GETTING MAD AT ME FOR THEM! Excuse me I'm not sure where that came from... Ok "few" that was a lot! For me main entree I got me some baryani with chx. I got the medium spiciness because the hot sauce at the start was too much for me, call me a knave but my sibs said I'm a prince, WHAT ARE YOU AN HEIR TOO?! Didn't think so. Sorry for yelling, your tone is just bothering me. Anyway my food was good. I could hardly finish it and I don't want to hear it. THE PORTIONS WERE SO BIG FOR THE PRICE! HOW WAS I SUPPOSED TO KNOW?!?! Ok signing off, I can't with your attitude and I take back my apology from earlier. If you even care to make it up to me go visit this amazing restaurant and Sharmila a 50% tip.

Friendly from start to finish everyone here was working with a smile and putting out great quality…read morefood

I've been wanting to try this spot for a while and it was the perfect quick lunch! Large portions…read moreand delicious flavors! The garlic naan was super yummy. Service was fast and friendly and considering how expensive Indian food can be, this is on the more affordable side and I have enough leftovers for another entire meal! Ambiance is cozy with booths and longer tables that could accommodate a larger group. Will be back!