I loved this place! So much so that I wish I lived closer by so I could eat there more often. Warm greeting at the door, comfortable seating, eye-poppingly bright décor against a dark background (also known as a 'wall,' or wallpaper, ha ha!) so it really stands out even more. The service was great, the food was delicious, the experience exalting. End result: relaxed, refreshed, ready to move on having been greatly nourished .... It was also fun to try some new things I had never had or seen before! That's always an added bonus when it happens -- and here, it did! I'd never seen 'Masala Papad' before, so of course I had to get it! It did not disappoint! I'd imagined the papadam being as they usually are -- flat -- and then in this dish that it would have some toppings on it, looking like a flat taco or a small pizza, but oh was I gladly wrong! Wow! Only thing is, I might be ruining this for someone else by taking away the joyous surprise! However, I understand that most people don't like a surprise as much as I do, so I guess it's okay to give it away. Anyway, these were super-flavourful and fun. I got the 'three' spice level. That's a wonderful aspect of dining here -- you get to choose your spice level, dish by dish. For the hot and sour soup, I got a 'two' spice level -- however I found it to be spicier than the two of the Masala Papad, and I'm guessing that's because, well, it's soup and so there is more of it closer together, rather than the air between pieces of various foods in the Masala Papad, and also the thermal heat of the soup probably elevates the feeling of spiciness. Another dish I had never tried was the Chilly Tofu. It was absolutely, spectacularly delicious not only in taste but the wonderful texture. In fact, I was so amazed by how good the texture was that in describing my delight, the waiter wondered if I had ever tried tofu before. I'd had tofu many, many times in my life in a large number of settings and so many different variations -- such as soft, pan-fried, deep-fried, in soup, skewered on a stick, served with all kinds of things -- but this particular tofu was just extra super-duper scrumdiddlyumptious! The three appetizers I ate filled me up enough that I didn't need anything else -- well, except chai, that is! -- so I didn't order an entrée, and will have to leave that for next time .... Might I add, it is an oasis from the heat and anything else going on outside ... and the dishes and drinks served here will also give your body more heat-fighting ability because that is the nature of Indian food! It's healthy! Not just nutritious but literally body-building -- including giving your immune system just what it needs .... Definitely, absolutely, certainly most highly recommended! read more

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Stopped in for the weekend lunch buffet that runs 11am-3pm. All chicken and veg dishes that were so tasty. The saag paneer was amazing. Nothing was too spicy, but you could increase spice level at the "sauce bar." 10+ options on the buffet plus naan, salads and desserts. The sauce bar had chutney's, riata, Indian hot sauce, & pickled veg. The staff is so kind. They have an assortment of Indian beers. If you love Indian food or want to explore something new give this place a try. Enjoy! read more

Best South Indian food in Williamsburg Virginia by far! My partner and I came for their lunch buffet and left with a full belly. We had an amazing server Baisil that helped us make great suggestions that turned our lunch into a bomb dining experience. Our favorite was their wara and samba combo and were blown away with their ice cold kingfisher beer and coffee :). read more

Incredibly friendly staff and delicious food! The naan was EXCELLENT. I would recommend!

It's been years since my last visit and I'm glad it hasn't changed. Our meals were wonderful. As for service, the young man was very intentive and took care of us. Now one thing I always try to remind folks that when you go to an Indian restaurant, this isn't fast food. It doesn't come out in 3 to 5 minutes. Almost all Indian restaurants cook their food fresh which is a very good thing. From the time we ordered to the time we got at our table was probably 10 minutes maybe 13 at the most not bad at all. So I will say this, although it took me several years to get back. I do highly recommend those that visit the Williamsburg area or happen to live in the area, to enjoy this place. I do look forward to going back on a Friday or Saturday, since that's when they have their mini buffet. That's actually what we had several years ago. It was off the charts wonderful. Sadly, we just seem to not be able to get back in the area those days in a week. read more

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The food was great and the service was amazing as they brought the food out quickly and even restocked our waters before being finished

Great Indian food. The curries were very well made and savory. The buffet had many veg and non-veg choices. The naan bread was soft. There are many north and South Indian choices on the menu if you want to try them. The folks were very friendly and service was nice. Will visit again. read more

Food is good, just for the cultural guidance, you eat with the bread. It's finger food and when it's wrapped in naan it balances the spice profile. Ambiance was pretty with Hindu idols all around you. Service very authentic Indians working there so the customer service is a tad different than American dining. I would say service is less personal more professional, no small talk only spoken to professionally short conversation. read more

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Wonderful service, authentic and legit Indian spice, reasonably priced, and absolutely amazing. Best authentic Indian food in Williamsburg. Be aware of the level spice you order because there's no watering down the heat! The naan was absolutely amazing! read more

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The food was excellent, the service was timely and friendly and the price was reasonable worth trying out if you like Indian food. It is Alpha gal friendly, and contains no peanuts. Great place, great food! read more

Spice Palace Indian Restaurant - Tiki masala and grilled vegetables with rice - Indian Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

We got here 15 minutes before the buffet ended so opted for the menu- and it was AMAZING. Pasandi with paneer for me and butter masala with lamb for the other half- both were dishes I will crave. 2 is medium and it was perfect for me. I like a little heat. Highly recommend this place! Fantastic staff, fantastic food! read more

Absolutely delicious!!! The New owner has truly has done a fabulous job. Would truly recommend coming and eating here. Restaurant is very clean staff are extremely helpful. Menu is attached read more

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The flavors are legit and the people working there couldn't be nicer. But the service dragged, and our plates were all over the map in terms of spice. Good pick for classic Indian food, but timing could be better across the board. read more

I am by no means an Indian cuisine expert, but I must say I was disappointed with our experience. Service was friendly but not very attentive considering we were the only table in the restaurant at the time of our visit. As vegans, we did appreciate the welcoming of dietary restrictions that this restaurant emphasizes which was a big part of our choice to dine here. That said, the differentiation between vegan and vegetarian options on the menu was very fuzzy. We found dishes marked as vegan that were actually vegetarian which led to us having to ask a lot of questions to ensure there was no dairy in our food. Even with our diligence, I'm pretty sure our samosas had butter in the pastry. I understand that our lifestyle presents some difficulties at the average restaurant and requires us to be creative sometimes, and we are very appreciative of businesses like this one who make an effort to have something for everyone, but I would recommend clarifying the menu and the difference between vegan and vegetarian. Otherwise an unwitting vegan, or worse, someone with a dairy allergy, may end up eating a curry with cream in it. The food was... okay. We ordered a vegetable biryani that tasted of raw spice and featured your typical frozen vegetable medley. It did have a very nice heat level. We asked for 3/5 and it was perfect for us. The best thing we had though was the plain naan which was warm and chewy. I will say that the ambience was cozy and the servers were pleasant, and it seems to be a local favorite with the numerous accolades that adorn their walls, so perhaps we caught them on a bad night. read more

Spice Palace Indian Restaurant - Vegetable Biryani - Indian Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

I am not sure what is going on at Spice Palace. It was once one of our favorite restaurants in Williamsburg. We regularly ordered takeout over the last five years. Our standard order is Chicken Tika Masala and Garlic Naan. The last couple times we have ordered there each serving had less chicken than usual. The first time it happens I chalked it up to possibly the person on kitchen duty that day. Four times later and it definitely has less meat in the serving. Same container size with the chicken and sauce but less meat. Today, I arrived to a sign on the door that said under new management. I pick up our food and head home. The sauce was not the same as usual. It tased like Campbell's Tomato Soup with some caramelized onions and some spices. Too sweet, runny consistency and not very good. The chicken was skimpy as well. The naan tasted like it was store bought reheated. No char as normal. I won't be back. There are other fine Indian restaurants in the area. read more

Such a great restaurant but why is it hidden. Came here for lunch and found that service is amazing. I opted for the at your table Buffet. It's really an awesome service. I picked for my 1st round the traditional curry and for the second, I opted for the butter one. Both were good. The Naan was fresh out of the oven and flavorful. This is such a great idea to have the plates off buffet come to you. The 1st round was so much food that I only opted for rice and chicken for the 2nd, and I didn't even finish it. The food was great but service was even better. Don't sleep on this place, it's that good. read more

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I was first introduced to indian food when I was up in Okinawa, Japan. It was then when I fell in love with Indian cuisines. It became my normal routine, until after 3 years it was time to go back to the United States. My spouse and I started eating there every day before we left. We got back in the US in 2021. Now since we have been back we have tried countless Indian restaurants big and small with no successful comparison to the authentic one we been to TILL NOW. We tried Spice Palace Indian Restaurant in Williamsburg, VA. It is the best and only one that has come close to my first time experience. 10 out of 10 stars. I was a little weary at first because it's a buffet style place, but my husband encouraged me to try it. Ohh my my I Am GLAD I DID. I will continue to travel here from North Carolina and soon to be Texas. The interior design it makes you feel as if you're in a different country. Owner and staff are very welcoming. This place is the best. read more

Spice Palace Indian Restaurant - Different variations on the buffet line I liked it because I could try a little of everything. - Indian Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

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After a nice walk in the woods and a beer we were in the area and looking for a good Indian food experience. We checked on Google and saw that this place had new ownership and decided to try it out. We were greeted by the owner and he made a great appetizer for tasing three of their chutneys, Tamarin, Mint and a Mango. They were all delicious. Came with a dosa dumpling and assorted vegetables. Excellent! We ordered the Lamb Vindaloo and the Sambar. They came out with rice and the spicers were perfect. The Garlic Naan bread was hot and fresh and cooked to perfection. We had to try desert; and got the Rice Pudding and Mango Pudding. They were amazing! Light and tasty. Perfect ending. The owner was very friendly and we enjoyed talking with him. We will visit again when we are up in the area. 5/5 would recommend. The food was on point, off the chain and as the kids say "bussin" ! read more

Under new management every thing was amazing fresh and delicious mini buffet during the lunch week is perfect weekend buffer even better read more

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Excellent Indian food. I ordered the lamb samosa, chicks seekh kabab, and lamb dosa. They did not have lamb dosa on the menu, but when asked they customized an order for me. Everything tasted wonderful. They have a wide range of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options as well as good spice ranges. read more

I revisited Spice Palace recently, having heard it is under new ownership. I hoped I would get the sort of kind, personal service I had in the past, and I did. I have some specific dietary needs and sometimes get gruff responses when I describe them. Not here! My requirements were received kindly,then met precisely. I got a fantastic meal with huge portions and a good feeling from being so well taken care of. read more

My bf and I went here about 3 weeks ago and the food & service were outstanding. We opted for the buffet around lunchtime on a Sunday and we were not disappointed. The food was tasty and fresh. We will be back! read more

AMAZING FOOD!! SJ our serve was so helpful with helping us choose our food and everything was delicious

Had the vegetarian mini buffet today. The food was exceptional!! The chickpeas and Mango curry were amazing ! We will be going back! read more

Spice Palace Indian Restaurant - Vegetarian Mini buffet with Mango Curry and Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

Every time I eat here it is absolutely delicious, would recommend. Be aware that the price on delivery apps like Grubhub is significantly higher, so I recommend visiting in person. My server Joo was super attentive and nice and the decor is pretty too. read more

The food was delicious. The CAULIFLOWER MANCHURIAN was top notch. Joo was a tremendous server! She was friendly and very helpful navigating the menu. Parking was super easy. The restaurant was clean, the spacing between the tables are great, had a great Southern Indian vibe. read more

From the moment you walk into the restaurant...Excellent Indian food and excellent service!

We had a delicious dinner, everything was perfect! We are from OOT, and we will visit again when in towns

Would love to like this place because the restaurant looks authentic, adorned with all that's beautifully made in India - from a garment, to hanging baskets and jewelry for sale. Unfortunately it's a restaurant and it should be noteworthy for its food. The non-veggie thali had chickpeas, makhani, butter chicken, a tandoor chicken drumstick, a couple of quarter cut butter naan, a couple bread desserts, a serving of basmati rice and strangely as if it didn't go with the thali some cold pickled cucumber...the tandoor chicken was very dry. The chicken biryani tasted more like fried rice rather than what you'd expect - dum biryani. You hardly can find chicken pieces and the rice was overly riddled with so many spices, the color was reddish orange and the taste was overpowering. read more

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I did not eat at their restaurant but ate at their Food Truck Amma's Curry in a Hurry and by the quality of the food, I would not be going to their restaurant anytime soon. The tandoori chicken, the potatoes and the donut that came with the big sampler were the best dishes. The mango curry had shredded chicken in it (weird and made me think that it was leftover chicken) it did have a decent flavor. The butter paneer lacked flavor! This might have been the worst butter curry sauce I have ever tried. Very disappointed. The basmati rice was not fluffy and dry and the naan bread was hard and crunchy. read more

I met with a business client for dinner at Spice Palace Indian Restaurant in Williamsburg and had one of the best dining experiences. The food was very delicious, and the service was outstanding. The staff took time to explain the menu in great detail. I would rate this restaurant as being one of the best restaurants in Williamsburg. If you are looking for something different than your average restaurant and average atmosphere. I would strongly recommend this restaurant. Sadly, I'm only able to rate our experience a five but they truly deserve a rating of ten stars. Kudos to J/S! read more

Questionable food preparation hygiene, and questionable hiring practices my niece who was 19 worked behind the bar making mix drinks.

I was trying to find a place for lunch and all the local Places seemed too touristy and bland food. So i found this place on Yelp and I'm glad i found it. The food was so home made and fresh ! The saag was fantastic and the eggplant curry was super tasty. Spiced just right ! Service was very attentive ! I can't wait to be passing through town to visit here again for a meal! read more

Limited menu, mandatory mini buffet served to you. Beware all the extra upcharges- want salmon, shrimp, lamb or goat? $2 extra. Want garlic naan, ...extra. Want dosa...can't have it (it was on regular menu). Pappadums? Nope. For starters we ordered chicken vindaloo, mine was supposed to be extra spicy. On a 1-5 scale my 5 was a one. The server was srrprised and brought us hot sauce. He was polite and told us he would ask chef to make level 8. Lady came and loudly said she couldn't do anything, level was what it was. Later heard shouting in the kitchen, loud comments about how things should be done... Upon returning, she became kinder and more easy going and said the cook would be happy to adjust the spice. While we appreciate the attempt to keep a buffet option safe during COVID, perhaps it isn't the best option. read more

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The food is phenomenal! The restaurant is clean and smells delicious. We ordered chicken butter masala, and chicken tikka masala. Butter and garlic naan. I also had the mango martini. Yum! We need our lunch with gulab jamun. They also have a buffet Sat and Sun. They are also open from 11am to 10pm South no break between link and dinner. Definitely a must visit!!! read more

I want to start by saying the food was absolutely delicious. We ordered chicken momo, samosas, garlic naan, chicken madras curry, and dal mahkni. All amazing. I really wanted to give a five star review. The restaurant is dimly lit and relaxing. The dishes are all served on metal plates and bowls, which is unique. It keeps your entrees hot the entire time you're eating. We were there on a Saturday night and the place was busy. The two servers on our side of the restaurant were quite young, and seemed to be having a hard time keeping up with the orders. They were both super pleasant, and maybe the restaurant is looking for wait staff. They were also handling all the to go orders so they were repeatedly asking tables the same questions about checks and dishes. We definitely will return to catch the buffet and I would absolutely recommend this place for the food. read more

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The food is always good! I love their butter masala, the mango curry, the korma, and even the saagwala. The chicken pakoda is always light and fried to perfection. As a con, the basmati is a little dry if you eat it separately, but I think that's because they don't add any fat i.e. oil to it. I've never had bad service, but at times it can be super busy and you're tracking down your server for things like more water, napkins, etc. I like that they've brought the buffet back. It gives diners an opportunity to try some dishes they normally wouldn't. Enjoy!! read more

Spice Palace Indian Restaurant - Mango Curry with salmon - Indian Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

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We live nearby and we've been here 4 times now...each time better than the last! The menu is so much more extensive than any other Indian restaurant any of us have been to, and it always comes out hot and delicious. If I had to ding anything, it would be that you have to eat out of metal dishes...I personally dislike that but it's not a dealbreaker. Every time before we go, we Google something new-to-us on the menu to try, and it never disappoints. read more

Unbelievable good food. Got the Thali which was basically my own buffet of their greatest hits. You can also choose your spice level so we got a nice kick. read more

Spice Palace kills it every time. Not only is the food fantastic, but the staff is always so kind and helpful. A friend and I had lunch there this week. To our pleasure, the buffet lunch option was still available in a new, fun and fresh way. A plethora of beautifully plated food all for only $11.99 I am still learning names and how to identify different Indian dishes. As such, my server graciously helped me navigate my way thru the offerings. My go to is always the Chicken Tikka Masala. She asked if I had ever tried the Butter Masala which is the same dish, but with butter!!! Glad I trusted that butter makes everything better The buffet was served with naan, rice, a spicy curried cauliflower dish that was fantastic. Also of note was the Hot and Sour soup which rocked my world. As a special treat, also included was an Indian doughnut! Absolutely 100% recommend this establishment read more

Spice Palace Indian Restaurant - Lunch buffet - Butter Veggie Masala - Indian Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia