The staff here is so welcoming and sweet. They spoiled us with complimentary dessert and an appetizer sample during our visit. Came here just to try their indo Chinese cuisine so that's what I'll speak for and it is excellent. I know a lot of Indian restaurants throw in indo-Chinese offerings on their menu but at spice symphony they really get it right. Highly recommend the dry chili chicken, Hakka noodles, and the hot and sour soup. We also asked for extra spicy and they delivered :) read more

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Food is good. You won't be blown away by their balance of spicy and not spicy foods but it def is worth for lunch. The service is what you expect from a restaurant that converts from regular sit in vs buffet but honestly the fact that naan is made to order rather than just sitting in the buffet trays is a plus in my book. Clean inside, tough to sit in the chairs because of the tight fit, if you wanna eat by yourself and have some peace of mind, I'd go here. Plus the lunch buffet special price is so worth it. I feel bad for my coworkers when I go back into the office cuz the spice is definitely hitting Chicken Chili dry was my fave entree read more

Spice Symphony - Lexington - The inside of the buffet - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

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PROs- location , lunch specials are priced ok . CONs - crazy spice . Pricey mostly First timer . I have eaten in so many different restaurants in Lexington and wanted to try spice symphony. Good location as this place is in heart of Lexington . Very close to other restaurants around . They give the general menu first and I was almost about to order when I asked them - "do you have lunch special menu" and then they give you, only if you ask . They tried to upsell their regular menu. Ordered a goat thali for lunch . I asked them for spice level and they said medium or high. I was ok with medium spice level but they made it so spicy . Spice is fine with me as long as it doesn't taste like red chili. The taste got overwritten by spice . I couldn't taste the goat masala .. disappointing stuff .. the starter chicken dish was really good . Perfect spice on the starter . Gulab jamun was good too. Service could be bettter .. guy looked like he didn't want to serve :). They also had a small bar .. disappointing experience. With 4.2 in Google I expected better . Wanted to give 2 stars but gave it a 3 star read more

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A group of us came in on a Sunday night. It's a nice ambience somewhere between casual and a bit more upper scale with the low lighting and music in the background. Everyone was dressed casually and that seemed to fit the vibe fine. We ordered: - Goat Biryani -Chicken 65 - Stuffed Cheese Naan - Chili Lamb -Chicken Tikka Masala - mango lassi Total: $123 The Chicken 65 was not on the menu but there is a note on the bottom of the menu that if you don't see your favorite dish you can request it. It was amazing! The Stuffed Cheese Naan was also great as well as the chicken tikka masala. Chicken was very tender and sauce was delicious to dip other parts of our meal in. The Chili lamb and biryani were just ok, I would get something else. I got a mango lassi which was fine too, not the best I've had but still good. Overall I thought it was good if you're in the area and want Indian-Chinese fusion but I think there are alternative options in NYC that are better and more affordable. read more

Spice Symphony - Lexington - Chicken 65 on the left, chicken tikka masala in the orange sauce, chili lamb on top right. - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

We made a reservation for dinner during a weekday evening and were seated right away upon arrival for a party of 3. I was really curious about the Indo Chinese concept so we ordered the vegetarian Hakka noodles, garlic naan, saag paneer, lamb biryani and chicken vindaloo. Maybe my expectations for Asian food is extremely high but the Hakka noodles were mediocre for me, it tasted pretty bland and did not have enough flavor distinction. The Indian food was better, my favorite was the lamb biryani and garlic naan in terms of flavor. The chicken vindaloo is super spicy which is to be expected and the saag paneer was on the blander side as well. Service was great as our water glasses were constantly filled throughout the meal. Portion sizes are also good for the prices. I would come back and try some other dishes if craving Indian food in the area. read more

Spice Symphony - Lexington - Garlic Naan, saag paneer, chicken vindaloo, Indian Chinese Hakka Noodles - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

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Friday early dinner for 2 at 6pm. Restaurant was completely empty when we arrived but expected given the hour; ordered the paneer szechwan full order; vegetable manchurian full order; onion kulcha; and Hakka noodles with chicken. Food came out fast; service was good and attentive; they were burning some sort of incense in the restaurant and the waiter had all these little LED candles light up after 630p; good amount of seating tho caution of there's one loud group you'll hear everything they say, so acoustics are a bit iffy if you're looking for cozy intimate conversation. Food was.... Ok. Not bad, but not the best I've had. Friend is Indian and I'm Chinese (Hakka Chinese actually) so one might say our combined powers make us fair judges of the food. We're not picky eaters, and honestly the intention of dinner was more to hang out/ catch up on each other's lives so quality of food wasn't the focus and didn't have to be amazing. The waiter had come back to "warn" us that the dishes we ordered were "very spicy" and we said it'd be fine; quite frankly, it was only a mild kick if even, so I'm not sure what the warning was about, since neither of us have any inkling of skin-shade resemblance to our milder tastebud human counterparts; one would think that with the word "szechwan" in the name of the dish, there'd be at least a hint of the infamous peppercorns even if mild somewhere in the dish, but nope, undetected, it was a bowl of very thin strangely bright red colored sauce where you have to dig to fetch out the pieces of paneer that didn't absorb any of the sauce; the vegetable manchurian was... not good, the sauce was salty, felt like the chef might have been a bit too heavy handed with dark soy sauce and dark vinegar. Bill total for the night pre tax: $61. Also, when we asked for the check the waiter initially gave us the check for a different table that was for $100. Make sure you review your bill carefully before paying. A careless mistake that really should be avoided. Will I be dining here again? Unlikely, given the abundance of choices for Indian food in the neighborhood. read more

Spice Symphony - Lexington - Vegetable Manchurian Full Order, Paneer Szechwan Full Order, Onion Kulcha, Hakka noodles with chicken - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

Spice Symphony is delicious!! The samosas to start with so fluffy and tasty. I then ordered the rajma, which is a North Indian specialty, and it was so flavorful!! Really nice dish with nice spice. I eat a lot of Indian food, with Chana masala being my favorite dish. It's my staple order to test out a restaurant. This dish stole the show in terms of veg entrees. This is probably one of the best Chana masala's I've had as it has the proper richness, spice, and a little sweetness to it. It's comparable to my favorite one back in San Francisco. My family also recommends the tandoori spicy chicken wings to start and the chicken tikka masala! The only shortcoming was the Kheer, which was a little watery and bland. But if you are going to order dessert, make sure to try the malai kulfi!!! I haven't tried the Chinese options, so I can't speak to them (although I would love to try them next time), but Spice Symphony serves solid Indian food!! Such flavorful, AUTHENTIC dishes, that are perfect for sharing. The service was super quick and attentive. This spot is really cozy and serves awesome lunch specials. I love how it's a balance of being a nice spot, without being crazy "trendy" compared to other Indian restaurants in NYC. It has quality food with great prices and portions. Overall, I had a great time and can't wait to return :) read more

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Really awful. Got some fish and seafood dishes and it was all very fishy and weird. The sauces were greasy and globby. Something is just very wrong with this place. read more

So this place has one of the best INDO-Chinese in the city. Very much authentic. Was making my friends try it for the first time and am glad it was superb. We tried chicken manchurin and fried rice and loved it- Also loveddd their chicken corn soup. Will defo go back for Indo chinese cravingsss. Servers are really nice and helpful. read more

Spice Symphony - Lexington - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

Hit up Spice Symphony with wifey on 2/18/25 for lunch. We got there at around 1:15, so we didn't get a chance to do the AYCE, we didn't eat fast enough to catch the 2pm cut off, I was disappointed, because I'm fat. Started off with avocado chicken, it was extremely flavorful. They gave us some chutney to dip and it was slamming. Next up for me was the tellicherri pepper chicken. It was really tender and flavorful, came with a side of rice and beans, it was just so good. Really spicy, cleared me up on a freezing day. Wifey had the lamb which was bomb also, not the best cut of meat, but it was so tasty. This restaurant lived up to its name, it brought the heat. The decor was cool, a little old school white tablecloth vibe but not really upscale, a calm spot. Might be my new favorite indian spot, still on the hunt for others. read more

Delicious food I had the goat byriani it was tender and the chicken madam is amazing good service and amazing nann would come again

Been looking for a great everyday Indian place for over a year and this is the best so far. Got the chili fish app which was on point - flavorful and perfectly cooked. Chicken Tikka masala sauce was absolutely perfect. A little sweet, a lot spicy and exactly what I was hoping for. Unfortunately, the chicken itself was dry. Hakka noodles were good, not the best I've ever tasted and a little oily, but good enough that I would probably get again. Portion sizes were excellent. read more

Having heard my co-workers rave about the Indo-chinese street food they had back in India, I became determined to try out this historical fusion cuisine that originated from centuries of cultural exchange. Thus, on Sunday noon, a friend and I both arrived at Spice Symphony. The establishment was half-full (perhaps from the rain), so we received seating immediately. My friend and I decided on the following to share (all from the Indian Chinese section of the menu). - Paneer Chili Dry | $10 - Chicken Manchurian| $18 - Chili Chicken | $18 The first to arrive, the Paneer Chili Dry appetizer, consisted of, as the menu described, "strips of cottage cheese tossed with spicy chili, onion, green pepper, and soy". This tasted quite similar to spicy stir-fried tofu, which is in hindsight unsurprising. The onion's aromatic flavors seemed much more pronounced than in Chinese stir-fry. The spiciness seemed relatively subdued, but that did not detract. Both entree items arrived about 15 minutes after the appetizer. The Chili Chicken, accompanied with "green peppers, vidalia onions, soy, and fiery red chillies", had a similar flavor profile as the Paneer Chili Dry, with 2 notable exceptions. One is the chicken (duh), which tasted tender and juicy. The second is the decent amount of heat the chilies possessed, which would require a decent heat tolerance (for the average American). The second entree, the Chicken Manchurian, arrived in a "spicy tangy onion and soy based sauce". The menu description belied additional nuance in the sauce, notably tamarind. This made for a dish that looked ostensibly like soy sauce braised chicken, a ubiquitous dish in China. This one, however, had a much brighter set of flavors, especially with the extra-aromatic onions. If I had to choose between the soy sauce braising and pan sauce I grew up with and this, the Chicken Manchurian wins by a long shot. Overall, I enjoyed the opportunity to try a relatively unknown cuisine (at least in the states). The blend of familiar flavors, reimagined, managed to meld well and live up to the title of fusion cuisine, something that modern fusion cuisine struggles to accomplish. read more

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It's been a few years, but they still got it. Just got the lunch special with Palak Paneer and a Coriander Soup. All were properly spiced, India style, too hot for most tourists. Reminded me big time of when I lived in South India. The Lunch Special comes with Rajma and Naan and Rice. Also a great not too sweet Kheer. read more

Spice Symphony - Lexington - Palak Panerr lunch special and coŕiander soup. - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

This place is a hidden gem! The lunch special is outrageous. I posted the menu to this review - there are so many options for everyone and it is so well priced! ALL YOU CAN EAT INDIAN FOOD for less than $20 in Manhattan?? I'm honestly shocked this isn't on every lunch deal website ever. Great laid back ambiance and very kind and attentive staff. Fast service. No complaints at all. read more

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So absolutely delicious. When i visit again i can wait to bring my family. Staff was great. Fred was better.

Spice Symphony has been a fascinating enigma for me in my dozen plus years living in their delivery zone! Their food is really good! Very good! Exceptionally good! But I've never seen a restaurant undermine the high quality of its food with pedestrian and almost aggressively indifferent service the way Spice Symphony does. Whether you dine in or order from them. And I hope Spice Symphony takes this as constructive criticism. Your service and general attention to detail in delivery is atrociously and arrogantly bad compared to your delicious food. If your attitude to customer service weren't so stubbornly lazy and arrogant, you'd have a Michelin star or two by now. But even now, I have to call and beg to make sure you don't forget to include something in my order. I love your food and I hope you realize one day just how bad your service is. read more

Spice Symphony comes through with all the Indian Chinese options. We got a complementary appetizer to start, which was delicious! Also highly recommend the coriander soup!! We had to get full Indo-Chinese here, because where else would we get all these options in NYC?! Out of the two mains, we loved the Vegetarian Hakka Noodles, and weren't a big fan of the Paneer Szechuan, we may have made it too spicy for us when asked for the spice level, but also the paneer was a little tough. A big shout out to their front manager for letting me bring a surprise anniversary cake from outside for my parents and bringing it to our table at the end of our meal to make it a real surprise. Great hospitality and service! read more

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Amazing food and amazing service!!! You will be treated like kings here! A hidden gem in Murray Hill 100%

Extremely mediocre Indian food. I went for a midweek set lunch and cannot recommend anything I ate. The Mushroom Achari appetizer was particularly bad. I won't return. read more

Disappointed is the word that sums up my experience at this place. I have been here multiple but today was awful. Also, I had high hopes for this place given the unique Indo-Chinese fusion concept, but the buffet was a major letdown. Most of the dishes tasted bland and uninspired -- the so-called "Mutton Manchurian" dish was overly greasy, and the mutton was undercooked. . Chicken tikka could have been served as a dessert. It was that sweet. The noodles were soggy, and clumpy, like they had been sitting out for hours. Chicken tikka was spoilt. The selection was also surprisingly limited. For a buffet, I expected more variety and fresher options. The dessert was forgettable. Service was minimal with attitude from the main guy managing the place. Overall, neither quality nor quantity was impressive. Not worth the price. There are far better spots on the same street. Never again to this place. read more

This used to be my favorite Indian place to eat at. The quality has gone down, I find hairs in my food. The yogurt is watered down and I had a horrible allergic reaction to the fake food dye in the dishes. I didn't even know I was allergic to food dye but I went to the ER last night because my face and through blew up. I would say eat at your own risk. I didn't even get a refund. read more

First off I had the smallest gin and tonic ever, it was like a half shot with a splash of tonic in a little glass, but of course it was full price. I got the Kingfisher beer the rest of the night. The food was not so great if you like authentic Indian food, If you like Americanized and sweeter than it should be then this is the place for you. Chicken tikka masala and Lamb Rojan Josh are our staples. Both were overly sweet in taste and not spicy as all. it also looks like they use food coloring because the chicken was bright red and the lamb dish was also a muted red. The lamb should be a dark brown and the chicken should be slightly pink but not red as heavy cream is mixed in wit the tomato sauce to give it the color. Although the regular naan was good the garlic naan was overcooked. I live in Florida now but used to live in Manhattan. I tell people down here that the best Indian food in Florida is not as good as the worst Indian food in NY. I stand corrected. Suffice it to say I will not return. read more

This is a well priced, unassuming Indian restaurant with largely anything you could want on the menu. Definitely recommend the Hakka noodles. read more

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Not sure if we ordered the wrong things or came on an "off" day but I was disappointed by Spice Symphony. I really wanted to like it given Indo-Chinese is one of my favorite cuisines. While the servers were nice, the food was below average. Chili chicken - 6/10 decent, it makes for a good appetizer for 2-3 people Vegetable manchurian - 2/10 sauce was very onion heavy and the onions tasted almost raw, the balls were very doughy and not cooked properly Paneer makhani - 4/10 very sweet read more

Spice symphony was highly recommended to me and my friends so we decided to stop by on a Saturday evening. We ordered the Chicken Biryani, Chicken Tikka Masala, Paneer Aur Aloo Ke Kofte, and Garlic Naan. Although many reviews mentioned that the food here would be spicy, both the curries were on the sweeter side. The biryani was very flavorful and came with a yogurt sauce. I would love to come back to try the Hakka Noodles and some spicier dishes. read more

Spice Symphony - Lexington - Chicken Biryani, Chicken Tikka Masala, Paneer Aur Aloo Ke Kofte - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

Ordered delivery and had a good experience. Chicken tikka masala, garlic naan and vegetarian Hakka noodles were all super tasty. Would try a lamb dish or samosas next time! read more

Spice Symphony - Lexington - Delivery - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

Go-to spot to fix an Indo Chinese craving. I have only ever ordered in for delivery, so unsure about the restaurant itself. My favorites here are the Man-chow soup, Gobi Manchurian and Fried rice. read more

So, we recently stayed at the San Carlos Hotel in New York City and we got in extremely early and decided to get an early jump on our adventures. We left our luggage with the hotel staff and beat the streets. Once we did that and were completely exhausted, we decided that we didn't want to eat out in a restaurant, but we wanted to bring something back to our room. Well, well, what do you know. The Spice Symphony restaurant is connected to the San Carlo Hotel through the hotel lobby. There are actually two Spice Symphony restaurants and we ordered food from the one located at 150 E. 50th St, NYC 10022. In the owners own words, "Spice Symphony is Indian food from different regions and Chinese food with Indian spices". The description is pretty apt. We were bone weary and it was too late to eat anything heavy, so we ordered the Chicken Manchow Soup and Chicken Springrolls. Yum, yum yum! A good soup just wraps you up in its arms and gives you a huggy hug. And the Chicken Springrolls were just a great accompaniment to the soup. We went to bed fully satisfied. We slept so well after that meal that we decided to go back again the next day for lunch. Me, my daughter Muff and my sister Luch ordered their lunch boxes. Seafood lunch box with Shrimp Moilee, Seafood lunch box with Salmon Tikka and the Chicken Tikka Masala Lunch box. Coconut milk, curry leaves, ginger, chilis and a number of various spices were indeed orchestrated into a wonderful melange of flavors and scents. In addition to your main entrees, you also get naan, daal makhana and chutneys with your meal. We also ordered the Spicy Chicken wings and samosas. Good googly moogly, that food was bomb diggity! I'm salivating now while I write this review. Can you smell the food? Just close your eyes and pretend that you can taste all of the spices. Awww, I want some now. read more

Fantastic IndoChinese food every time! Jude is an excellent host and all that follows is perfection. Tonight we had the papadum, lettuce wraps, Manchurian chicken, garlic shrimp, and lamb Hakka noodles. Awesome!!! read more

I kept hearing about how Spice Symphony was one of the better spots for Indo-Chinese food in NYC, and finally made my way here for dinner with a friend. We started with the spinach chaat which was like a spinach pakoda with some tangy chutneys on top. Pretty good but the flavors weren't so spectacular or anything. For mains we had the paneer szechuan and veg manchurian. The veg manchurian was excellent - perfect texture and gravy, and paired perfectly with some garlic naan. We were warned the paneer szechuan would be quite spicy, but it definitely exceeded our spice expectations - I have pretty good tolerance, but don't take the warning lightly! Since we couldn't finish much of the paneer szechuan we added a gobhi manchurian dry which was also quite good in the gravy, but the gobhi itself could have been a little crispier I think. In any case the meal was very solid, with some dishes that I might skip next time. read more

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Spice Symp has 2 locations, one on E31st/lexington! Ok nieces were in town from UK so Halal food was on cards, went straight to Lexington Avenue! After some deliberations i recommended SP, that the Millennial kids agreed to! We ordered Vindaloo (came with rice), Bhuna Gosht (goat) and Tellicherri black pepper chicken. Goat, in American culture is not a staple food, its kind of lamb meat, leaner and not as distinctly smelly as lamb! I have been in SP a record 7 times! The place is a mecca of Indo-chinese fusion food. If you love spices and chinese food with a Garam Masala tarka, go to this place! Special mention to their hot and sour soup (its not as consistent depends on the chefs mood), its worth a try! read more

Spice Symphony - Lexington - The choosing game! - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

Tasty, affordable, quality Indian food. Also has a twist with their Indian Chinese menu, super cool and underrated! They take your favorites from your local Chinese takeout and turn it up a notch with some spice! It's all in the name. This place is kid friendly, family friendly, date night ready and also the kind of place you go to impress some co-workers. The vibe inside reminds me of traditional NYC fine dining from back in the day. The staff are all dressed in black, working together seamlessly. The lights are low and the tables are actually big enough to have room and not bump your neighbors! And then- the food! Full of flavor, large menu with traditional Indian items and some new like the chicken lollipops. Great for your first time having Indian or if you make it at home, there's something for everyone (vegan and vegetarians of course too). read more

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I went here over the holidays, and I was amazed at how flavorful the food was. Literally everything we had here looked and tasted delicious. The vegetarian options were incredible. Definitely 5/5 for food. The reason that I'm rating this a 4 out of 5 is because the service was not great. We scheduled a reservation in advance and despite that, we had to wait almost an hour past our reservation time before we were even seated. This was true for multiple diners at the restaurant as well. There wasn't even an employee at the front door to check us in or give us an estimate on how long before we would be seated. What was even more frustrating was that a couple that arrived after us skipped the line and were seated before all of us despite everyone in line also having a reservation. Overall, I'm upset with the restaurant management, but will add that the service significantly improved the moment we were seated. read more

Recently visited Spice Symphony for dinner and it didn't not disappoint! We stuck to the indo-chinese dishes - Hakka noodles, manchurian, chilli chicken My fav were def some of the soups - coriander and manchow. They were delicious and perfect for a cold night! For dessert, we ordered the malia kulfi, gajar halwa, gulab jamun and the coconut caramel custard - all 4 of them were bomb.com!!! Make sure to save room for dessert ..totally worth it! The service was absolutely impeccable- the person who took our order gave us some great recommendations (I think might have been the manager as well)! read more

Spice Symphony - Lexington - Desserts! - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

This isn't our first time here & won't be our last! Very good Indian food and good India./Chinese options! Everything we ordered, from the samosas, chicken lollipops, mango lassi, Chinese crispy noodles, garlic naan, our least favorite was the eggplant bharta....everything else was def 4+ stars! Service on par...def a great Indian food spot! read more

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From the moment we stepped in, it was utter chaos. All the people waiting for a table ahead of us were grumbling already at the lack of information. We weren't sure whether we should join this line of dissatisfied people but ultimately decided to wait it out. When we finally got a table, it was the same situation there. Noone came to take our order for a long time and it was hard to even get the servers attention. But when the food finally arrived, it was worth the wait. Really liked their sweet corn soup, Chinese bhel and hakka noodles. If they fix their service issues, this can be a stellar restaurant. read more

I had a great experience at Spice Symphony. I was able to make a reservation for 6 people on a Saturday night no problem, and the service was very good start to finish. The waiter gave us a free appetizer after arriving. Everything we tried here was very tasty - we had a vegetable biryani, samosas, a vegetarian tikka masala, palak paneer, and garlic naan. I would order all of this again. The ambiance is a step above super casual, but it's not as if you need to dress up to dine here. Great spot for a group dinner with friends. read more

This was my first time experiencing Indo-Chinese fusion food. Everything was delicious!!! We were served complimentary pakoras while waiting for our food. DELICIOUS!!!! The ambiance was beautiful and relaxing with an upscale feel to it. The service was a bit slow but being our first time here, I would attribute that to it being rather busy on a Saturday night. The dress code here is smart casual. I wouldn't go there sloppily dressed so use your best judgement. Tip: Definitely make reservations on the weekends. They have great vegetarian & vegan options. read more

Spice Symphony - Lexington - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

Amazing food and authentically delicious. Super kind service in a cozy nook. Very reasonable prices. read more

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