Step onto 7th Avenue in Park Slope and Indian Spice wraps you in toasted cumin, buttery garlic, and the faint smokiness of a clay tandoor. The family-run eatery has been fueling Brooklynites since the late 2000s with a no-nonsense promise: fresh spices ground daily, old-Delhi recipes untouched by shortcuts, and portions that make leftovers a sure thing. Doors swing open every day at 12 PM and stay that way until 10:15 PM, so the dining room morphs from stroller-friendly lunch spot to date-night hideaway without missing a beat.
Services
• Dine-in with cushioned booths & window tables 🍽️
• Lunch specials (veg, meat, seafood) served with naan & rice till 3 PM ⏰
• Call-ahead take-out—ready in about 15 minutes 🚗
• Delivery through Seamless, Grubhub & DoorDash with real-time tracking 📲
• Party trays (10–40 guests) for office potlucks & game nights 🎉
• Vegetarian, vegan & gluten-free swaps on request 🌱
• BYOB policy—wine shops stand a block away 🍷
• Wheelchair-accessible entrance & restroom ♿
Menu
• Chicken Tikka Masala – char-grilled breast simmered in creamy tomato-fenugreek gravy; local gold standard 🐔
• Lamb Shank – slow-braised until spoon-tender, served in rich onion-garlic jus 🍖
• Lamb Madras – coconut-kissed curry spiked with dried red chili 🔥
• Shrimp Bhuna – sizzling shell-on shrimp tossed in thick roasted-spice sauce 🦐
• Paneer Bhurji – house-made cheese crumbled into tangy tomato-pepper masala 🧀
• Baingan Bharta – charcoal-roasted eggplant mashed with ginger & cilantro 🍆
• Samosa – crisp pyramids stuffed with potato, peas & cumin, paired with tamarind dip 🥟
• Basmati Biryani (chicken, goat or vegetable) – layered rice fragranced with saffron & mint, served with cooling raita 🌾
• Garlic Naan – fluffy flatbread brushed with roasted-garlic butter 🫓
• Gulab Jamun – warm cardamom doughnuts soaking in rose syrup for a sweet finale 🍯
Pros
👍 More than 80 menu choices, yet each dish cooked to order—no buffet shortcuts
👍 Lunch combo under $13 offers unbeatable value in Park Slope 💸
👍 BYOB keeps date-night costs low; staff provide chilled glasses on request 🥂
👍 Spice tiers from “Brooklyn mild” to “Andhra hot” satisfy cautious palates and heat chasers alike 🌶️
👍 Consistent five-minute walk from Prospect Park—perfect post-picnic feast 🌳
Reviews
- “I’m picky about Tikka Masala and theirs nails the balance—sweet tomato tang with a smoky tandoor finish. Portion big enough for next-day lunch.”
- “Seafood surprised me! The Kerala-style crab special tasted like coastal Kerala street stalls—bright curry leaves, black pepper bite.”
- “Appetizer-plus-entrée lunch deal is a steal. Chana saag was velvety, samosa crisp, and the naan arrived still puffed with steam.”
- “Ordered Shrimp Bhuna delivery and it landed at my door still sizzling. Spice level ‘medium’ had a kick but didn’t numb my tongue.”
- “Dining room gets lively after 7 PM, yet service stays patient. Our server swapped dairy in the Paneer Bhurji for tofu without hesitation—huge plus for vegans.”
From crackling samosas to aromatic biryanis, Indian Spice delivers a flavorful crash-course in regional Indian cooking—served with Brooklyn warmth, fair prices, and enough variety to keep both spice novices and curry aficionados clicking ‘order again’ week after week. 🌶️🇮🇳