Stumbled across this Indo- Chinese fusion restaurant while heading west. The restaurant was relatively empty for lunch. Most of the patrons were South Asian. The staff were very nice. They have a great lunch special. My wife and I both ordered thali. She got chicken tikka masala and I got rogan josh. They were accompanied by rice, three vegetables, a samosa, papadum and hot naan. Everything was excellent. Great deal for lunch and would definitely come back for dinner to try the more Chinese leaning part of the menu. read more

Spice Symphony - Lunch special with Lamb Rogan Josh - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

I ordered 3 items.. a simple dinner for my family for take out. It's a Thursday night... They said it would be 20 mins which seems reasonable for a weeknight. It's been almost an hour and no food has arrived yet. The manager just came by and told me that an Uber eats driver picked up my dinner my mistake which means someone else is also about to be disappointed with a meal they did not order. Get it together Spice Symphony! read more

I was pleasantly surprised by Spice Symphony. We went on a Saturday night, and even though it was busy, it didn't feel chaotic . The simple, clean decor gives the restaurant a really nice vibe. For starters, we ordered Papadum and the Spinach Chaat. I was impressed by both. The Spinach Chaat had a perfect crisp and packed a unique and delicious flavor. I highly recommend it. For my entree, I ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala with Garlic Naan. Loved the chicken - it went so well with the naan. For dessert, we shared the Rose Kulfi which was really good. The service here was outstanding. The manager kept checking in to make sure we were happy. Would totally return! read more

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Amazing authentic Indian restaurant in mid town east side. Delicious flavors that will blow your mind. Michelin chef! The service was top of the line and the owner greeted us warmly. We actually closed the restaurant down because we could not stop eating. The chicken vindaloo was perfectly cooked with an awesome spice. Will definitely make this my go to spot when I'm in town. read more

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The Spice Symphony in Times Square was outstanding. Figured this location would be an equal. Not so. I dined alone and ordered the goat with sides of garlic naan and creamed spinach. While I waited, I admired the decor and cleanliness of the restaurant. The staff was professional and attentive but not hovering. A Cabernet pour was not overpriced and would've complemented the entree had I been able to chew it. The goat was hard and chewy. Not just a couple of pieces but well over half of the dish. The spinach was puréed- with little texture. Creamed to the extreme. The server promptly summoned the manager and he quickly offered half off the meal and a complimentary dessert. He apologized and went back to the kitchen presumably to talk with the kitchen staff. I would go back and likely order the butter chicken. read more

Spice Symphony - Garlic Spinach & Bhuna Goat - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

This was our first visit to this Spice Symphony location, though we've tried the other two and already trust their food. As expected, the space is clean, the ambiance is pleasant, and the flavors stay close to what you'd find in India. They started us off with a complimentary mini Aloo Chaat -- a small portion, but really tasty with the sweet and spicy chutney. A nice touch. We tried their Indo-Chinese dishes for the first time: Manchow Soup and Triple Szechwan Noodles. Both were decent and gave that familiar Indo-Chinese feel but nothing extraordinary. Also, even though we asked for mild spice, the noodles came out much spicier than expected -- so it's worth being very firm about your spice level when ordering. For mains, we went with Masalewali Bhindi, Kadai Paneer, and Yellow Tadka Dal (which comes with rice). All three were flavorful and well-made. Our mix of breads -- butter roti, plain roti, and chilli garlic naan -- were perfectly cooked. Service was top-notch, and like every Spice Symphony location, the overall experience was consistent. A dependable spot we enjoy returning to -- you really can't go wrong here. read more

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We were looking for some Indian food, so we decided to go here because we were in the area. It's actually a mix of Indo China food, so it was kind of interesting. The chicken tikka masala was quite delicious. We also had a Rhianna rice dish, which was all right, but not as good. Still good though. The garlic naan was lovely. We ordered a 747 beer, something like that, 1947. I think it is, but they didn't have it, and so they offered me a kingfisher, which was fine. However, they seem to forget about it. In fact, the service was kind of slow. It took a while for the waiter to ever show up, and then it took a while to like get checked out in the end, so I think maybe they had too many tables for the number of people they had, or I don't know, but overall it was a good experience. I liked it. I do it again. read more

I had been aware of Spice Symphony for some time, and I finally got DoorDash to my hotel while at a conference in NYC. I the jackfruit biryani, the garlic spinach, and the randoori wings. I was blown away by both the jackfruit and spinach dishes - fresh, very flavorful, appropriately spicy, just plain delicious. The wings were OK - I loved the spiciness and tanginess of the tandoori marinade sauce, but they weren't sufficiently crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Overall, Spice Stmphony is now a go-to for when I'm in Midtown East - can't wait to eat at the brick and mortar establsishnent! read more

The food is pretty good here, we ordered a mango lassi, chicken biryani, chicken tikka masala, lamb rogan josh and garlic naan! Mango lassi was more yogurt than mango tasting and a bit tangy which i wasn't a fan but my friend was. Chicken biryani was very flavorful, the chicken tikka masala was good and had a nice tomato taste, a little similar to the lamb rogan josh but this dish was my fave. The lamb was so tender and the curry had a nice kick to it so definitely recommend!! Garlic naan is a must have for the table and theirs is a little crispier than it is doughy. read more

Spice Symphony - Garlic Naan - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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Came here to try and introduce my coworkers to the magic of Indo-Chinese food. I particularly wanted to share what some of my favorite food to eat growing up in Mumbai was- chili paneer and Gobi Manchurian. Good news- the food here rocks and my coworkers loved it! I ordered family style for the group and everyone got to try gobi Manchurian, chili paneer, chaat, bhel, and then I got two familiar mains in the biryani and tikka masala. Everything was great and tasty. I usually like a more red/orange colored gobi Manchurian whereas this one was definitely more dark brown- indicating less chili. It had more of a mild spice with a sweet and sour taste, but it was still delicious due to the perfect crunchy texture. The paneer was perfect and dense and bitey, and the rest of the dishes were all exactly as you'd expect (creamy tikka masala, spicy biryani, etc). Vibe wise, the space is small but has a good amount of seating. Table cloth and settings are all very nice and feel more on the fancy side. This feeling emphasized by the wine and cocktail menu. There is a big mirror on the wall inside which makes the place feel a lot bigger than it is. When we came in there weren't a lot of other tables seated, so service was super fast. The mains did take longer to arrive than we expected, but perhaps that's just because we ordered so many appetizers. Overall, this is a great spot to get delicious indo-Chinese or just Indian food as well as drinks. Come with a group and order family style! read more

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Spice Symphony is a great name for this spot - delicious, spiced Indian cuisine in a very harmonic atmosphere that makes for a great dinner out. The quality and flavors here really stand out in the NYC Indian scene. Even more impressive was their quality vegan and vegetarian menus (separate mind you!), which used ingredients that I normally don't find at a lot of Indian restaurants. I started off with their Gobi Manchurian, a classic Indo-Chinese dish and these did not disappoint. Baked cauliflower doused in a tangy sweet-sour sauce while still being mostly crispy is a huge win. For my main, I had their Soya Kheema Mutter ($20) and it was absolutely divine. The creamy tomato base had amazing spices and the ground soya pieces were a wonderful touch to add plant-based protein into my meal. Order it spicy because it was just what I needed. I enjoyed these with a side of roti. The service here was great and they continued to check in on us throughout the night. We closed out the restaurant yet did not feel rushed or pushed to leave, which we appreciated (and of course we left soon after closing). Very impressed with our experience and would be happy to return one day. read more

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Well the owner of the restaurant greets and bids good bye to every customer. Cares about their experience from start to finish. The food has been unparalleled here for years now. Met the owner nearly 12 years ago while my entire production team and I went here for dinner. He actually remembered me years later without my prompting him. So incredibly thoughtful. I love that he builds relationships not consumers! The info-Chinese fare is spicy and delicious. I love this spot, cannot recommend it enough. Great music, low light, a muted ambiance. read more

Been there to this place on Saturday evening. It was not very crowded and we were easily seated. Food is good but portions are very less and it's pricey . Ambience is dark and gloomy and music was not going with the decor. They could have better lighting and increase the portion size. Taste of food was good read more

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Service is amazing! Food was delicious and reasonably priced, especially for Manhattan. Also s/o to them for not charging extra for rice, at least w the curries/entrees (and giving generous portions of it!) I've had better Indian food outside of Manhattan, but this place is definitely a solid option! Would recommend coming w at least 3 people and sharing a few different dishes. I only tried the Indian food during my first visit here but hope to try some of the Indo-Chinese fusion dishes next time! Giving it 4 stars because although great, I wouldn't miss it if I wasn't in New York read more

Food was a mixture of okay and very good. We started off with the New Delhi chaat, which was alright but I've had better elsewhere. The chutney sampler was also just okay, would skip. However their Tandoori chicken and lamb chops were both really tender and flavorful, not dry at all. Service is also great; staff were really friendly and attentive. read more

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I'm not usually game for Indian cuisine so when I have a weak moment, like today, and agree to it my husband jumps all over the opportunity. This place was just a few blocks out of our way and with 4.8 stars on yelp we thought it would be worth it. It's not much to look at inside. Bare tables, very diner-esque ambiance. But the service is superb and the food is fabulous, even for those of us who don't usually get excited over Indian. They were able to make all the dishes "mild" which did still have a good amount of flavor. The garlic naan was my favorite part of the meal, which we actually ordered last minute after our order of the regular tandoori naan ran out. They have a creative mixed drink menu, which I'm always excited about. The mango lassie was sweeter than I'd normally like, but the kids loved it. Note: a service fee/tip was automatically included on the bill even though we were only a table of 4. Service was good and we would have left about that much anyway, but always good to point out so you're aware going into it. read more

Restaurant is beautiful and great decor for date night vibes. Service 5/5. They gave us free appetizer kebabs to try. The servers were attentive to the minor details and served water frequently. The food was disappointing Chinese bhel: 1/5. Super sour and spicy. The papad made it edible but absolutely disgusting Vegetable Manchurian: 2/5. No taste whatsoever and bland Hakka noodles: 2/5. Vegetables even lost taste The saving grace for this restaurant was its service but would not return due to disappointing food for south Asians read more

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I came here for the first time on a Friday evening with three friends who have been to another Spice Symphony and highly recommended it! The restaurant was also very homey and ever so slightly moody. The front door leads to an intimate lower level that is the restaurant and most of the light comes from the front desk and the bar. As you go further towards the back, where we sat, most of the illumination comes from the candles on the table. Only thing is that this can cause for minor messes, as we had a spill from a server refilling our water glasses and a candle that was knocked over during table cleanup. Regardless, everyone was incredibly friendly. The servers were very kind and accommodating of us, especially when we were first figuring out what to order since some of us at the table could handle spice and some of us couldn't. The food here was absolutely delicious, with just the right amount of spice. Among the four of us, we ordered the Gobi Manchurian, Malai Paneer Ke Tikke, and Hakka Noodles with egg. The Gobi Manchurian was so good that we ordered another round of it, along with an order of the Paneer Chili Dry. Definitely need to come back to try more dishes! read more

Spice Symphony - Gobi Manchurian Dry, Malai Paneer Ke Tikke, Hakka Noodles with Egg - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Went for lunch and had the Indian equivalent of a bento box. Food was good and loved that they had unlimited refills of the various dishes. But had to say with all they gave me I did not need to go back for seconds! read more

Nice place with good ambient lights. Service was good and quick and servers made it easy to order. Overall food was decent but nothing special like Rasoi in Jersey City. read more

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The food was very tasty. I ordered the okra which was nice and fragrant and tomatoey. Exactly what I wanted

Very good- food and service were excellent I highly recommend. The atmosphere was nice and friendly and very enjoyable-

I had no idea Indian thali could be this good. Flavor is intense, the variety is perfect. crisp naan was right out of the oven. I want to eat this every day. Best $20 I've spent in New York read more

Absolutely LOVED my experience at Spice Symphony - one of the only places I trust with Indo Chinese and they truly do bring the spice if you ask for it! Ordered the triple szechwan, paneer chili, and the vegetable manchurian and they were all tasty, unique, and flavorful! You're seated promptly and they have an even larger menu that's got Indian as well. The interior of the restaurant looks like a pretty standard Indian restaurant, but there's enough options to be able to find whatever you are in the mood for! Their lunch special is also a great value if you're around! read more

Had a great experience at Spice Symphony. I was a bit skeptical at first given the midtown location (clearly a lot of tourists here) and the unassuming interior (the restaurant is garden level). The food is delicious and they have an extensive Indian-Chinese menu which is less common in Manhattan. The service was extremely attentive. Food was good although portion sizes were a bit small. read more

Just stopped here on a whim this night after thanksgiving & we were pleasantly surprised. Food & service exceptional. We were lucky to get an excellent server Monji who with witty remarks guided us on everything. Would recommend trying their spinach fritters, tandoori chicken, chili lamb , Tandoori Nan, Kerala fish curry. Don't leave without trying the mango kulfi! read more

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A few high spots and a few disappointments. This may have been my bad, but I had originally thought Spice Symphony was a Chinese-Indian fusion restaurant. It actually seems to be more of a Chinese and Indian restaurant. There are dishes from both cuisines, but not much overlap. We ordered the Chinese Bhel, Chicken Tikka Masala, Aloo Gobi, and Garlic Naan. The standouts were the chicken tikka masala, which was full of flavor and noticeably really creamy, as well as the garlic naan, which had plenty of garlic and were the perfect combination of chewy and crunchy. We saw an ad for the chinese bhel outside, so my friend and I decided to try it. It wasn't bad at all, but it was a bit underwhelming. It's essentially crispy noodles tossed in a sweet and sour sauce. The sweet and sour sauce tasted like one that you might get at an Asian supermarket rather than one that was house-made. I have no idea if it was house-made. I'm assuming it was, but there just wasn't anything about it that told me that it was fresh or that something was added to it. And the aloo gobi was way too salty. It was really difficult for me to eat it, and the only thing that saved it was mixing it with the sauce of the chicken tikka masala. I truly could not believe how salty it was. I saw another reviewer mention that they're too attentive with refilling water, and I have to agree. There were a number of times when my water had barely been touched, and they still poured a few drops into my cup. Not refilling water at all is one of my biggest pet peeves, but refilling it too often is now another one. My friend and I were trying to catch up, and having the waiter come by with a huge pitcher of water made us lose our trains of thought a few times. Finally, they were kind of rushing us out of the door. I didn't realize they closed between lunch and dinner, so that's just something to keep in mind if you're coming in for a late lunch like we were. read more

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I came to Spice Symphony for a weekend dinner and was seated promptly. The servers were very friendly and happy to answer our questions and tend to our specific asks. The restaurant was nice with normal and booth tables. The Palak paneer was my favorite dish, with high quality paneer and a creamy sauce. The chicken was tender flavorful and cooked well. We paired these with garlic naan, which was served warm. We enjoyed the New Delhi chaat which we got as an appetizer, as well as the desserts we ordered. My favorite was the Rasmalai, although the Mango Kulfi was also fresh, sweet, and tasty. Would definitely come back to try more dishes! read more

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Worthy of 4.5 stars. Food is top notch for Midtown. Generous lunch special portions for reasonable price. A few minor improvements would have made this a 5 star experience. I had to ask for lunch special menu--should be automatic for the people when there is a large sign out front. Also had to ask for sauces that most similar restaurants provide automatically with naan and samosas. Finally, lunch combo served in steel tray one might expect to find in a prison or orphanage. Consider a more aesthetically pleasing alternative. read more

This place was absolutely delicious!! I actually found my meal kinda spicy at first but then asked to dial it down a little which was even better. The flavors are fresh and unique to each dish. Staff was very attentive and the space itself is also charming. We came here with family to celebrate my brother's MBA graduation and we all really enjoyed ourself. The indian chinese dishes were fabulous and highly recommend this spot to anyone. read more

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I wasn't vibing with the chicken tikka masala but it's probs my fault, not theirs. I didn't hate it but I didn't love it either. It's something about the sauce. I've only had lamb curry from Indian restaurants before and was ready to venture out so I'm glad I tried a classic just not a huge fan of this spot. Other things on the menu seemed really good though, and the staff was so nice and welcoming as I waited for my pick up order. The space was beautiful and there were a decent amount of people sitting down in the middle of the workday. This was on the pricey side too, at $23. read more

Spice Symphony - Chicken Tikka Masala - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

This place can be a hit or a miss and in my opinion though spice symphony is known to dish up some of the best indo Chinese in the area, I would argue that the food is decent but didn't really blow my socks off. The hot and sour soup was probably my favorite thing we ordered since it was the perfect blend of hot sour and spicy so if I do come back it will be for the soup. The paneer schezuan we ordered came with rice and we also got a plate of Hakka noodles. The paneer was kind of rubbery and the sauce felt like maggi hot and sweet and the proportions of sauce to paneer didn't make sense. The noodles were also just okay but didn't have much flavor which I was hoping for. Definitely go for the soups and apps here! read more

High quality meal with ample portions. A great variety for the one special. I got the chicken tikka masala, and includes a huge serving of naan ,dal, and several other sides that I can recognize. Nice heat, nice flavor, good service, atmosphere is unexceptional for you. read more

Every time I go to this place, their execution is just perfect. The ambiance, the friendly staff, & oh-so-delicious food. either lunch specials or dinner. Fresh, warm, spicy, exquisite. The husband ,who used to live in India for three years , commented that their food was much better than the food he used to have in India. Their fresh nans are to die for. Today, I had their lunch special - Manchurian Chicken. So good . So good ! Highly recommend. Must try it! read more

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We are so glad we came here for drinks and food! Incredibly welcoming and personable service. The food was on point with flavor and comfort on this super cold day. Extensive wine list for any wine enthusiasts from European to California. And the drink list includes classics to handcrafted. I left happy and thankful we had the opportunity to have dinner here. Go here! It's worth your hard earned money because they put in their hard work-ethic and passion. Thank you Prim! LA Native. read more

After eating here to celebrate our upcoming anniversary, we could quickly tell why they have 5 stars. The food is truly some of the best we've had. Also, the servers were so kind and attentive. There is a fantastic menu with plenty of variety for dietary restrictions, preferences, and favorites. We will definitely be back! read more

Spice Symphony - Chickpea Masala, Chicken Biryani, Garlic Naan, Jasmine Rice - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Great food! Excellent customer service. They were very accommodating to our needs. We will definitely recommend to our family & friends!

Service was good. Gloomy and Dark ambience. Indian Chinese Food is basic and average. Portion sizes are small. Nothing spicy or symphony about. read more

A hidden gem. I'm not sure I would've ever found this place without the yelp site. I was looking for Chinese, they are Indo Chinese. More on the Indo side it seemed to me. But it was delicious, with large portions and very friendly service. read more

10/10! this is the best chicken tikka masala i've ever had and when you pair it with their garlic naan its literal heaven!!!!! the samosas were good too and i loved the sauces that came with it. i also got a mango yogurt drink and it was incredible. everything about this place is great and i definitely recommend. we went on a friday night and it wasn't busy at all. read more

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