Mary Malmros

I didn't expect great things from this restaurant: usually, when you're going out to eat on Christmas, you take what you can get. But Spice Malabar is worth seeking out no matter what other options are available. I ordered goat rogan josh, one of my favorite dishes, and my companion ordered lamb masala. The maitre d' asked if we would also like appetizers, and when we hesitated over a choice, said, "I'll bring you something. If you don't like it, I'll take it off the bill." What we were served was a crispy spinach dish with tamarind and other seasonings. It was absolutely delicious, but more important, the recommendation is to me an indication of a good restaurant. The service was impeccable, friendly, perfectly paced, never intrusive but always present when we needed it. Our entrees were superb, served with basmati rice as is typical, but the rice was very well prepared and exceptionally fluffy. We didn't order cocktails or look at the wine list, opting for a pilsner from Adirondack Brewery. It was a great choice to accompany our meal. Rasmalai and gulab jamun for dessert, and plenty of leftovers to take home. This restaurant is definitely on my go-to list!

Pablo Delvalle

Another trip to this wonderful restaurant to have a meal with our son and daughter in law. The smells were amazing just walking in the door. The food was excellent and the staff was attentive without being overbearing. I had the Lamb Chettinadu and it had lovely spice with a good black pepper taste.

Andy T

Very clean, simple and inviting atmosphere where food is the star. Something for everyone who enjoys the warmth and comfort of dishes perfectly spiced. The variety is what keeps me coming back. Vegans and vegetarians will find numerous selections that are just as flavorful as those with meat. Enjoy the detailed descriptions provided for each recipe so there are no surprises to the palate. Staff is always welcoming.

NYFIGHTSOURCE Steven Corley

Always great food and service. We love this place. The staff are great and helpful if you are new to Indian food. So many great options but we have our favorites.

Jana Hanagan

Bring here is an exceptional experience. The management - servers - bar staff and dining room are perfect. We've traveled and experienced many different Indian restaurants. This is by far the best restaurant in Clifton Park. notably better than other Indian restaurants in the Capital District. Tucked away in a small plaza is a sweet experience. We always go for dinner but want to go for Sunday buffet. Prices are great for such generous portions with fresh rice to go. Entrees customizable for spice level. Best appetizer: Palak Chaat. Favorite drink: Mango Cosmo. Every time it's perfect Thank you for being so kind to us. We will tell more friends! They never miss a thing!

Hillary Hess

This place is phenomenal. The dosas are excellent, everything we've had was extraordinary. The lunch buffet is a fantastic way to sample their menu. Flavors are spicy, (not everything is hot), ask your server if you don't like heat. Seasoning is delicious, complex and nuanced. We have never had a negative experience here. The service and atmosphere.are great. The owner is lovely too. This is the best Indian food north of Manhattan. Spicy and delicious. This is our favorite restaurant in the capital region.

Tim Busekrus

The food and cocktails were fantastic! The spicy dishes were SPICY—they do not mess around—anything above one pepper is going to rock your world. The service was great and the restaurant was beautiful. Their menu is huge and they have the largest vegan section I’ve ever seen! I also couldn’t believe how cheap everything was compared to your average restaurant. Definitely recommend checking this place out!

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Ish Jain

Someone suggested this is one of the best Indian restaurant in town, so it was worth trying, even if it's far north. It stands out. Great food, in good proportion, and beautifully decorated. Ask to make it spicy if you like. But the main reason I keep coming to this place is the courteous staff, they make a good conversation and offered extra rice for takeout without asking. One issue though is excessive use of cream in gravy that makes you so full. I could only eat one third of curry even when I'm very hungry.

Lexi Chipules

I can confidently say this is the best "butter chicken" aka chicken makhani that I've ever had. The flavor was incredible and the chicken was fall apart tender. The spice level was riding the edge for me but I'm not very tolerant to spice so for most I'm sure it would be fine. I'm excited to try more menu items here For my second timing eating here I dined in, service was great and food was as delicious as I remembered! Pictured is the Palak Chaat as an appetizer, great recommendation from the server. As well as chicken makhani with garlic and onion naan For my third visit- tandoori chicken wings which had amazing flavor and were so moist. The menu has one hot pepper but I didn't find them too spicy and I'm fairly intolerant, so don't be scared of the spice here. I also tried chicken korma which was so flavorful. Amazing as always.

Benjamin Mois

This was my first time eating at this restaurant and everything was as delicious as I thought it would be. All the staff was very welcoming and friendly, everything came out pretty quickly and the leftovers were delicious the next day. I would highly recommend that you come visit and bring your family and friends! 😋👍🏼🍽️

+10

Daniel Farrow

This Indian restaurant is 5 stars all the way!! Was very impressed with the quantity and authenticity of the food. The staff was amazing and more than accommodating. If you are looking for high-quality and authentic Indian food, this has to be the best place in the area. I was very satisfied and even ordered more food to go after dinner. I had the Lamb Phaal, which was spicy and well prepared. That is hard to find here in the States. Price wise they are very reasonable too, especially for the apps and breads! Highly recommend! A++

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Kesava Nidadavolu

I recently visited this South Indian restaurant, and I must say, it was a fantastic experience. The ambiance was warm and inviting, creating the perfect setting for a relaxed dinner. The service was top-notch, with friendly staff ensuring that we were well taken care of throughout our meal. The food was authentic and flavorful, making it a perfect spot for anyone craving traditional South Indian cuisine. It’s definitely worth visiting, especially with a group of family or friends. A delightful evening overall—highly recommended!

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Rohan

I recently went to Spice Malabar for dinner, and it was an incredible experience. The ambiance was warm and inviting, which can be perfect for a casual meal or special occasions. The menu had a good variety, and everything we ordered was delicious. The staff were friendly and attentive, and I loved how they were open to making recommendations based on our preferences. If you’re in the Capital District and craving gooooood Indian food, I highly recommend checking out Spice Malabar. Can’t wait to go back.

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The wife and I had a great time. Delicious food, friendly and fast staff, and a relaxing ambiance. Attached photos below. The lighter orange is chicken ammwala, the red is a masala, the white rice …

The wife and I had a great time. Delicious food, friendly and fast staff, and a relaxing ambiance. Attached photos below. The lighter orange is chicken ammwala, the red is a masala, the white rice …

The wife and I had a great time. Delicious food, friendly and fast staff, and a relaxing ambiance. Attached photos below. The lighter orange is chicken ammwala, the red is a masala, the white r…

The wife and I had a great time. Delicious food, friendly and fast staff, and a relaxing ambiance. Attached photos below. The lighter orange is chicken ammwala, the red is a masala, the white rice …

The wife and I had a great time. Delicious food, friendly and fast staff, and a relaxing ambiance. Attached photos below. The lighter orange is chicken ammwala, the red is a masala, the white rice …

I recently visited here and had the lunch buffet.\nThe wait staff were very friendly, pleasant, helpful and prompt.\nThe buffet dishes were well prepared and tasted fresher than those I have had at o…

I recently visited here and had the lunch buffet.\nThe wait staff were very friendly, pleasant, helpful and prompt.\nThe buffet dishes were well prepared and tasted fresher than those I have ha…

I recently visited here and had the lunch buffet.\nThe wait staff were very friendly, pleasant, helpful and prompt.\nThe buffet dishes were well prepared and tasted fresher than those I have had …

This place NEVER disappoints. We went, during a winter storm because our town was plowing our area and we had no access to our driveway! As always the service was impeccable and the food were delic…

Stopped here on a drive from Vermont to PA. happened upon Saturday buffet. The food is excellent and the service is excellent. Very clean restaurant. Everything was delicious!

Stopped here on a drive from Vermont to PA. happened upon Saturday buffet. The food is excellent and the service is excellent. Very clean restaurant. Everything was delicious!

Stopped here on a drive from Vermont to PA. happened upon Saturday buffet. The food is excellent and the service is excellent. Very clean restaurant. Everything was delicious!

We were so excited to finally try out this gem of an Indian restaurant. Nice atmosphere, excellent staff who were attentive and super friendly, and the food was top notch. We will definitely be bac…

Three of us hast had lunch here. Wow! Their food is delicious. Every entree of the buffet that we tried was fantastic. Their service is excellent, and the decor of the restaurant is stylish. Great …

Food was superb! Varied assortment of vegetable dishes with 3 varieties chicken. I usually eat the chicken tika, cooked tender with a yogurt red sauce and white rice. Also had some tandoori ch…

Food and service great. ambiance good. The restaurant is clean. Servers are accommodating. Best Indian food in Clifton Park.

Food and service great. Ambiance good. The restaurant is clean. Servers are accommodating. Best Indian food in Clifton Park.

The best Indian Food we have eaten!!\nService was outstanding. Friendly, warm and laughter.\nVery pretty and so clean.\nChicken was cooked perfectly, juicy and tender. Dosa was delish.\nGarlic Nan,…

Excellent service and food both times we have been. We love the samosa chaat appetizer and of course the butter chicken. We will be back for sure.

Fantastic food - I've been here both for dinner and for the lunch buffet, and am always very pleased with both the service and food. Comfortable atmosphere, and some of the best chicken tikka masal…

This restaurant has the best Indian food, great service, in a very relaxing atmosphere. We were a party of 6. Two of us had been here several times and recommended it highly. This was the first time …

Out of dozens of Indian restaurants, Spice Malabar is our favorite. Excellent service, and spotless interior. The food is delicious, and each dish has its own blend of spices, so every bite has a uni…

I have been going here since they opened. Food is fresh and delicious and staff is intensive and friendly. Always clean.

I have been going here since they opened. food is fresh and delicious and staff is intensive and friendly. Always clean.

I have been going here since they opened. Food is fresh and delicious and staff is intensive and friendly. Always clean.

I have been going here since they opened. Food is fresh and delicious and staff is intensive and friendly. Always clean.

Their Sunday brunch is Outstanding!! it's a No Brainer. For the $18 range price, the app/salad bar to the end dessert bar, very testy!! A wonderful selection of items on the buffet. And I t…

Their Sunday Brunch is Outstanding!! it's a No Brainer. For the $18 range price, the app/salad bar to the end dessert bar, very testy!! A wonderful selection of items on the buffet. And I tried t…

Their Sunday Brunch is Outstanding!! it's a No Brainer. For the $18 range price, the app/salad bar to the end dessert bar, very testy!! A wonderful selection of items on the buffet. And I tried t…

food was excellent. Wonderful lunch buffet with a terrific variety of dishes,. Great service and atmosphere, will definitely go there again anytime I visit Clifton Park.

Food was excellent. Wonderful lunch buffet with a terrific variety of dishes,. Great service and atmosphere, will definitely go there again anytime I visit Clifton Park.

Food was excellent. Wonderful lunch buffet with a terrific variety of dishes,. Great service and atmosphere, will definitely go there again anytime I visit Clifton Park.

Food was excellent. Wonderful lunch buffet with a terrific variety of dishes,. Great service and atmosphere, will definitely go there again anytime I visit Clifton Park.

Tasty food, they have a chili cauliflower that I enjoy and don't see often at other Indian restaurants. service has always been great.

Binod Abraham

Spice Malabar in Clifton Park is a Kerala cuisine (Indian) restaurant known for serving authentic Indian dishes. We visited a bit late, so we couldn’t fully enjoy the experience as the staff seemed in a hurry to close. That said, Spice Malabar still stands out as one of the top Indian restaurants in the area

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dave gunn

If I could, I’d eat here at least once a week. It is the best Indian food in the 518. Entire vegan section on the menu, but by no means the extent of their vegan options. Plenty of gluten-free stuff, too. The staff is knowledgeable about ingredients and the menu has allergens clearly labeled. The portions are huge and the dishes go far beyond what other Indian places in the area have. Lots of unique combinations of flavors and wild spice levels.

Ordered online and they clearly didn't pay attention - with my order coming out 40 minutes after it was scheduled. I then open my $19 chicken tikka masala which is 9 cubes of chicken amounting to…

We came for the lunch buffet on a Tuesday. The selections were great! I would recommend coming at the beginning of the lunch buffet time so that you won’t have to wait for food. We came aroun…

We came for the lunch buffet on a Tuesday. The selections were great! I would recommend coming at the beginning of the lunch buffet time so that you won’t have to wait for food. We came around 1:40…