Food was amazing and so were the people! The manager, Nisar, was phenomenal. Highly recommend!!

One of the best Indian food in Manhattan. Tandoori wings were the best. We order more Indo-Chinese dishes then Indian entree. But the taste was right on the spot, the spicy level was there too. I recommend this restaurant over Gazab, which is more popular on insta. This restaurant is proper dine in restaurant, the service was great and all the dishes tasted better then expected. The price is a little bit on the higher end but it’s NewYork at the end.

This place is amazing... The staff is the very best, especially this one patron(so sorry I did not get his name) he was TOP NOTCH with customer service and interaction... The food is awesome, the atmosphere and dining experience is classy and very nice, even with outdoor dining. Definitely will come back... Great date night ❤️

+2

I recently dined at Spice Symphony and had a fantastic experience. We ordered the chicken biryani, tandoori chicken, and mango lassi. The chicken biryani was flavorful and perfectly spiced, while the tandoori chicken was tender and juicy. The mango lassi was refreshing and the perfect complement to our meal. Highly recommend!

Great food and experience! We ordered the chilli chicken and lamb chilli and it was perfect. Thanks to the whole team and Mr. Nisar for a splendid service!

Great Indian food, food is always delicious. The thali is a great value as you get a lot of variety. Nishar is always taking care of the us.

Nisar and staff made us feel welcome and at home from the minute we walked in. Had a birthday celebration for a party of seven people and each and every person had only positive things to say. Thank you all so much for making our event unforgettable.

Excellent lunch! Picked up three lunch boxes for my sister, my boyfriend and I. We all really loved it, food was ready when I arrived and the place looked lovely. I'm so glad I discovered this place! Had the chicken curry lunch box myself, bf had chicken briyani lunch box and my sister had the chilli chicken lunch box.

Spice Symphony features some of the best Indian food I cane across in NYC. Usually, my children bar me from eating traditional Indian food when we go on vacations, but this resteraunt is one of their exceptions. With a great atmosphere, incredible handcrafted service from our manager Nissar, and good food, we'll ve sure to come gere again on our next trip.

We had a large group and the service was excellent. The portions are generous and the food was delicious. The Naan bread is delicious. Nisar the manager was warm, welcoming and great. Nisar is a great manager. I go there often. Try the rice pudding. Went there again January 2026, and it was excellent as usual. Nisar and his team were great and welcoming.

Spice Symphony is an absolute hidden gem. The Chinese and Indian flavors are a symphony in your mouth. The butter chicken, in the hidden menu, is top notch! They have the most belly warming soups !! We finished this experience with a homemade mango ice cream by Falak! An exceptional meal and wait staff!

Firstly, Apologies for the pics of half eaten food. Its was sooooo good that half way through my meal I realised that I didn’t click the pics of the served food. After reading the reviews of this place, I thought of giving this place a try on my visit to NYC this time. I must say that the Indo- Chinese is the best I have ever tasted in USA. It completely teleported me to India and the Chinese food that we relish there. The American Chopsuey, Manchow soup and the chilli chicken are a must try here. I mean everything I tried here were a perfect 5/5 for me. The service here is 5/5. I didn’t ask the name of the gentleman who served us this evening however a big shout out for him for the amazing service and the interesting chat. Overall, this place deserves a 5 star rating. Definitely going to come back here.

+6

Mr. Chauhan and Mr. Nisar run a great restaurant- one of my favorites for Indo Chinese or Indian cuisine. Best wishes for continued success and growth in 2026!

If an Indian restaurant in NYC, a city full of nice eateries, could stay at top 10 for years then it must be really good!! It was our second time visiting in 5 years and it did not dissapoint. The lamb biryani was to die for! It’s full of wonderful flavours and simply divine! 😍😍😍 ❤️ The other two dishes we ordered was the bhindi masalewali and the chicken vindaloo. They were excellent choices too. Most Indian restaurants we’ve been to tend to over cooked the bhindi making it soggy but not Spice Symphony. They prepared it perfectly! Chicken vindaloo is a dish that’s soaked in apple cider vinegar, ground with garlic and cumin. It’s not so creamy nor too rich compared to other Indian meat dishes. It went well with basmati rice. The longest grains we’ve ever seen in a basmati rice. I'm not a big fan of basmati rice but the ones served here is exceptional! We really enjoyed each and every bite of our lunch at Spice Symphony!

The manager, Nisar, was exceptionally hospitable and accommodating. He was very knowledgeable about the menu and went above and beyond to cater to our dietary restrictions and spice preferences. The food was absolutely delicious and came out in a timely manner. The restaurant had a wonderful ambience, and even though we were a large group, we were seated right away. Overall, it was a fantastic experience — I would definitely recommend this restaurant!

I had a wonderful lunch experience at Spice Symphony with my colleagues! This place offers a delightful array of Northern Indian cuisine that is absolutely delicious. The restaurant itself is spacious with a welcoming bar area, perfect for both casual and formal gatherings. A pro tip for anyone visiting during lunch hours: make sure to ask for the lunch menu. They offer unlimited servings, which is fantastic for enjoying a variety of flavors. Highly recommend for anyone craving authentic and tasty Indian food!

I have enjoyed eating lunch here for the past few years. Their manager (Nissar) is always a pleasure to talk to. He is engaging and makes sure that you are enjoying your meal. At times, he has also offered me free desserts and beverages as a token of appreciation. I strongly recommend this place!

We had a great time here celebrating my birthday. My grandmother can't handle sharp spices, so we needed to make a lot of special requests and modifications. Nisar, the manager, did an amazing job taking care of us. He was extremely kind, patient, helpful in every way, and gave me a lovely card and special birthday dessert. I am grateful to him for making our experience positive. Thank you so much!

The food was spectacular. The staff and Roland were welcoming and attentive. The spicy was perfectly spicy and tangy. The mango lassi wasn’t overly sweet. I will be coming back!

Highly recommend this restaurant! We had a Girls’ Trip to NYC and had a wonderful and delicious experience at Spice Symphony. The owner (Prim?) was gracious and knowledgeable and made suggestions on food choices at our request. Our server Falak was kind and attentive. The atmosphere is great, the food was delicious. We had mainly the Indochine options, but there are also Indian and Chinese options separately. Overall, a wonderful and flavorful experience! We hope to be back!

We have been consistently ordering food for our company events from this restaurant for the last few years, and we wanted to express our sincere appreciation for the exceptional quality and service they provide. The food tastes absolutely delicious every single time, and it has become a highlight of all our gatherings. We consistently receive rave reviews and glowing feedback from everyone attending our events, with many people specifically asking where the wonderful food is from. A special note of thanks goes to Nisar, who has been our point of contact all these years. His dedication to taking such good care of us has not gone unnoticed. He is always professional, ensures our orders are perfect, and provides a level of customer service that truly sets your establishment apart. The seamless experience Nisar provides adds immense value to our events and makes the entire process incredibly smooth. We look forward to many more years of enjoying their fantastic cuisine and appreciate the excellent work from your entire team.

I don’t usually write reviews, but this experience absolutely deserves one. We were running late to a Broadway show, starving, and didn’t have time for the usual sit-down ordering. I called ahead and the manager, Nissar, went above and beyond—took our order over the phone, had a table ready, and when we arrived the food and drinks were already waiting. Seamless, thoughtful, and genuinely impressive. The food was delicious as always, but the hospitality made the night. Thank you, Nissar, for turning a stressful moment into a great experience.

Had a chance to visit this restaurant when i was in Newyork city for a vacation. This isnt an Indian Restaurant but with chinese fusion. So expect a different menu. Restaurant was clean and cozy enough, dimmed lights. Staff was great and attentive. I ordered the coriander soup , Tandoor Shirmp and schezwan noodles. I liked both items. They also have their signature dish called Chinese Bhel. I didnt get a chance to taste it yet but it is supposed to be good.

+6

Great lunch - for indo Chinese food! Brilliant warm service - especially from Nisar and Roland. I had a flight to catch later that day and they were very helpful about serving efficiently too!

We had walked it by accident. It was close to our hotel and we had no reservation. It's probably the best indo-chinese food I have had outside India. From bhel to haka noodles we got Indo Chinese flavors and from the lamb curry and Kerala fish, the Indian flavors were amazing. The jackfruit biryani and cilantro soup were delicious as well. Great veg biryani option. Will make reservations and come back.

+6

Nisar was great company and the food excellent amazing! 10/10 recommend for anyone

Fantastic restaurant with excellent service, it was really refreshing compared to other service we have had in New York. Kumar served our table and was very attentive to our questions about what food was Vegan. All the food that came out was delicious and the portion sizes generous. Note that all dishes were spicy but for me to was the perfect amount. Definitely would advice this restaurant to anyone, vegan or not! 😊

+2

The whole service team and food is amazing.. they have one of the best Indian chinese you can find in NY.. I have come to this place so many times and it is the food and their service that brings me back here.. great Job Nisar and Mr. Chauhan

Creative tasty Chinese Indian fusion Great wine selections - reasonably priced - the Gavi white was dry and chalky Spinach pakora was unique - light, airy, flavorful Great Gobi Manchurian Friendly service from George

Our experience at Spice Symphony was quite literally the best service we’ve ever had going to a restaurant! My family and I love going out to eat and frequent many restaurants but Spice Symphony was by far the greatest experience we’ve had hands down! Everyone was incredibly accommodating, kind, friendly, and so welcoming during the entire dinner. We also got to meet the amazing owner of the restaurant who immediately made us feel at home! It was truly the wonderfully warm and lovely people at Spice Symphony that made our dinner so memorable!! The food was also so delicious and tasted great! Both our hearts and stomachs are full after dinner at Spice Symphony! We will definitely be back! Special thanks to George and Mangesh at the 50th St location! We were so happy to meet such genuine and great people with such lovely energy! Thank you so much!!

Love the food here. Gobi here was so good. I enjoyed the lamb Rogan Josh a lot. It’s a bit spicy but absolutely tasty. I like the lasooni gobi more than Gobi Manchurian. Garlic naan was absolutely tasty.

Delicious food here, both Indian and Indian-Chinese. Spices are super fresh and they have authentic flavors. Highly recommend the eggplant dish and tandoori lamb chops. Don't skip dessert! Really enjoyed the service from Nisar.

Food and service was excellent. Nisar, our server went above and beyond for our table and make our experience wonderful. When you pair the service with how the food tastes the experience was a 10/10!!

10 STARS!!! Awesome food and service! Love chatting with Nisar and appreciate the beautiful hospitality every time! Roland is a wonderful server and all of the staff is extremely friendly and attentive. They go above and beyond to make you feel welcome and taken care of. All of the food is consistently wonderful. This has become our go-to restaurant anytime we come back to the city!

So basically everything I ordered was super amazing. People here tell me you have come from india and you won’t like having Indian food here. But every place has been just amazing including spice symphony !! Good ambience Great service Delicious food

Nisar and the wait staff at Spice Symphony on 50th Street and Lexington, treated us well! They were friendly, answered our questions, and were very attentive. The more I eat food from Indian restaurants, the more I enjoy it and this continues to solidify my views. The food was delicious, filling, spicy but not too spicy, and settled extremely well in the tummy. I had the naan bread with the cheddar, samosas, and the shrimp rice dish. I had rice pudding for dessert. My friend had the onion bread. I forget the Indian names. Their wine selection is vast and atypical. You'll enjoy the new. Once you are there they don't rush you out. So stay and enjoy for awhile. It was also reasonably priced!

Truly enjoyed Spice Symphony. The restaurant was welcoming; the food and drinks were delicious. Everything was flavorful, bold, and beautifully presented. The staff were attentive and considerate. When returning to New York, I will be sure to make another reservation here!

Our family is coming here forever and it just gets better and better. Mr Nisar’s service and his teams is outstanding. And the food is the best restaurant in Manhattan by far. Prem has a fantastic restaurant. So happy to be here!

This restaurant provides authentic, freshly prepared food that has character and elegance. The atmosphere is delightful, elegant and relaxed. The service is attentive and Nisar the Manager ensured that we had a memorable experience. The care with which he and the staff engage with the clients sets this experience and restaurant apart. We will be back soon!

5 STARS! ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ HIGHLY RECOMMEND My first time visiting Spice Symphony on 50th abd it was delicious! Nisar, the manager, was very kind, made our meals to or def and gave excellent recommendations. The attention to detail was superb!

The food, service, portions, and atmosphere were all outstanding! One of the best Indian restaurants my wife and I have ever had the pleasure to dine. The owner Prem and manager Nisar are absolute professionals and clearly take pride in their craft.

My colleagues and I work in the area and were looking for a new place where vegetarian dishes were an option. We were very pleased with the food and the attentive service. Nisar, the manager, made sure all was well with our meals. The setting and atmosphere was nice for lunch and am sure would be so for dinner as well.

We had Swayam Ranu and he’s the best server. From beginning to the end I was so impressed. If I did not live 3 hours away, I would be here a lot! The food is beautiful, tasteful, and just simply amazing, straight down to dessert. He presented the Red wine professionally and it was delicious! Thank you so much for your service. We’ll be back again when we’re in NY.

We make it a point to come here each trip we take to NYC! The service is some of the best we’ve had in the city. Nisar cared for us this time and offered 2 complementary dishes for the table - this location on 150 E 50th St is absolutely worth your time! 10/10 always recommend!

We stopped in for lunch while visiting New York with our two kids (ages 11 and 13), in a rain storm and kind of only because it was attached to our hotel. But what a wonderful surprise! I’ve traveled to India and its cuisine is one of my favorites, and we were so impressed. Our server, Roland, was also so kind and professional. Everything was 5 stars all the way and would recommend to everyone!

Food was SO flavorful, we had the peri peri shrimp to start, lamb kofta, garlic naan and flan for dessert and a few cocktails. I forget what my friend had. But the atmosphere feels cozy, warm yet swanky and upscale. the manager had some really great suggestions. He even was able to give us a little history on the different regions where the food we ordered was from.

Violette Terjanian

My dad and I had such a great dinner here together. I see him only a few times a year and I was so glad he picked Spice Symphony for our night together. I was warmly greeted by the manager, Nisar, who was funny, generous and caring. He made our night! The food and drinks were delicious, complex and authentic. I truly recommend this restaurant and location and will be back soon. Thank you!

Jeffrey Anderson

This place is fantastic. Truly a gem, and we didn’t know it existed until tonight. Our whole party agreed we will return as soon as we can. Nisar, the manager, was the best! Food and service were excellent, decor understated and modern, each of our dishes tasty. What’s interesting is they have some Chinese items as well as an extensive more traditional Indian menu. Try the house made ice cream … we had the Kulfi Rose, which was beyond delicious, a perfect end to a wonderful meal.

Antoinette

From apps to dessert food was out of this world and service was absolutely amazing. Falak was our waiter and she couldn't have been warmer. She made us feel so welcome. Absolute must trys are cheese filled naan and the doughnuts for dessert!!

Karla B

Such great food, friendly staff. All the dishes were tasty. And Nasir the manager was so attentive and recommended various dishes for us to try. Definitely give them a try.

Joe L

Nice place to go for a quick lunch. Had a group of 6 and tried a number of the Indian dishes and all were very good. The chicken vindaloo was very good.

apeksha jain

Its one of the best Indo- Chinese restaurants in NYC.. we have visited here 3 years ago and the food still taste so great and delicious.. the manager Nisar has such a warm and welcoming personality . We had the malai paneer tikka, hakka noodles and paneer schezwan , batata wada and gulab jamun.. each of the dishes had an authentic flavor and great taste

I regularly order takeout from Spice Symphony but this was my first time sitting down in the restaurant. The food has always been excellent! The food is so flavorful and they have massive portions. The service was also incredible. It was my birthday and Roland made it such a special experience. We were given a complimentary cake and appetizer and a card wishing me a happy birthday! Such a great experience! We will definitely be coming back!

Creative dishes served with pride in a hospitable atmosphere at a reasonable price. Way more than I could eat in one sitting. I wanted to try everything. Will return to try the hakka noodles next. Reheated General Tso almost even better for lunch the next day. I felt most welcome there.

Raina Jain

Roland was my server and had the most amazing experience - fourth time here and will be back many times again, never disappoints. The most amazing customer service and the most incredible food. Great vegetarian options. Staff are so kind. Reminded me of my home cooked meals from back home. Highly recommend the American Vegetarian Chopseoy.

Priti M.

The staff were courteous and attentive. We visited earlier in the evening, before the rush hour, and had the place almost to ourselves. The food was mostly delicious, with the chili paneer standing out. However, the Palak Paneer was a bit dry, the Veg Manchurian was chewy, and the garlic naan could have been fresher and softer. Despite the restaurant being relatively empty, the food arrived quickly, but unfortunately, the quality didn't quite match our expectations. Overall, a pleasant experience with room for improvement.

Danitza Caicedo

The food , drinks and the service is amazing Nisar and the rest of the staff are great very welcoming I'll definitely be back. We also had the Lam, ginger chicken and broccoli, the garlic naan, steam basmati rice and of course the drinks.

Damaris Romero

Nisar, the manager, is truly the sweetest! He always greets us with a big smile and even offers complimentary desserts, which makes the experience feel extra special. The food is amazing every single time definitely a 10/10 for the butter chicken and the chicken tikka masala. This is my second time coming, and the customer service just keeps getting better. The staff is attentive, friendly, and really makes you feel welcomed. Honestly, one of the best dining experiences I’ve had!

Sydney StOnge

Nisar the manager is so kind! He always greets us with a big smile and offers complimentary desserts. The food is amazing, 10/10 for the chicken lollipops. This is the best of the 3 locations by far, we always come back to this one!

Anita Singh

overall the experience was amazing. The food was delicious and our waitress Falak, was truly a sweetheart, and she made her experience 100 times better! Definitely will be revisiting soon!

Himani Beniwal

My roommate and I went here for dinner after a long week and it was the perfect place to end our Friday night with. The food was amazing, the service was even better. The owner made sure to talk to us on our way out and all the staff was excellent. Nisar specifically made sure that our entire time was well spent, he recommended dishes to us and it did not disappoint. I would highly recommend this place. It almost felt like we were in India and experiencing their hospitality forgot this is nyc for a second.

nex joel

Our experience at Spice Symphony was outstanding, and a big part of that was thanks to Roland. He was attentive, professional, and genuinely kind throughout the entire meal. He explained the menu clearly, offered great recommendations, and made sure everything was perfect without being intrusive. His service truly elevated the dining experience. We will definitely be back.

Freddy

Exceptional Indian fine dining. The lamb biryani, served in a sealed dough pot, is aromatic and tender. The tasting menu beautifully showcases regional diversity. Elegant, calm ambiance. Staff expertly guides you through spice levels. A destination for a luxurious, flavorful night out.

Jigar Shukla

Food is great! Service is great. We ordered Indian chinese - paneer chilli and paneer manchurian and chicken lollipop were great. Nisar was the manager who made sure we enjoyed our food and the occasion.

Erica S

Tonight I dined at the Spice Symphony on E 50th St for the first time, and it was a great experience. The manager, Nisar, was our server, and he was very knowledgeable about the menu and helped us choose items from the menu. The staff was very attentive, constantly refilling our water and checking in. The food was all very good. The ambiance of the restaurant was nice as well! Highly recommend!

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 al…

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 …

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. …

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.…

service was great. Excellent Maitre D -- took the time to explain what was and what was not vegan. The food was very good. The Mango sorbet was tasty. Thanks. again.

Every feature contributes to a cohesive experience. I couldn't get enough of their food! This spot has a welcoming atmosphere. Every staff member shows real friendliness. This place breaks traditio…

The food is amazing. Such unique and flavorful cuisines. Variety of items in the menu. Service was great. Feels really welcoming even during busy hours. ambiance is more on the noisy side. The rest…

The food was so tasty that I literally laughed out loud after my first bite. I ordered the Lamb Rogan Josh and my husband got the chicken and broccoli. We will definitely be coming back again. The …

We are so glad we came here for drinks and food! \n\nIncredibly welcoming and personable service. The food was on point with flavor and comfort on this super cold day. Extensive wine list for any…

Hidden Gem! Spectacular experience. The crew was so kind and helpful since I'm not very knowledgeable of Indian cuisine. prices are very very reasonable for NYC, and food ... when I say how AMAZING…

Second time here when visiting NYC and we will be back! Amazing food and great service at a moderate price. Everything we had was tasty and top notch: Django mango margarita, chili garlic naan, c…

Amazing food, reasonable prices, and lovely staff! We enjoyed every bite and were so pleased with the service from Roland and the rest!

Amazing food, reasonable prices, and lovely staff! We enjoyed every bite and were so pleased with the service from Roland and the rest!

Amazing food, reasonable prices, and lovely staff! We enjoyed every bite and were so pleased with the service from Roland and the rest!

Amazing food, reasonable prices, and lovely staff! We enjoyed every bite and were so pleased with the service from Roland and the rest!

My son and I had dinner at Spice Symphony on 50th Street East in New York City during our recent trip to the USA. As Australians, it was great to come upon this restaurant which served extremely tast…

My husband and our 11 year old son were staying at the San Carlos Nextdoor. After a long day of exploring the city we wanted to relax and have a wonderful meal. We weren’t sure if our son would find …

We have been eating indian food for the past 40 years and I have to say that the chicken tikka masala was some of the best we've ever had. The garlic naan had the perfect amount of garlic…

We have been eating Indian food for the past 40 years and I have to say that the chicken tikka masala was some of the best we've ever had. The garlic naan had the perfect amount of garlic. and of…

We have been eating indian food for the past 40 years and I have to say that the Chicken Tikka Masala was some of the best we've ever had. The garlic naan had the perfect amount of garlic. and of c…

Excellent Indian restaurant with friendly welcoming service. We went to lunch here twice and had a vegetarian lunch thali, malai kofta, vegetable biryani and Saag paneer. All the food was absolut…

Excellent indian restaurant with friendly welcoming service. We went to lunch here twice and had a vegetarian lunch thali, malai kofta, vegetable biryani and Saag paneer. All the food was absolut…

The best Indian dish I ever had. I even forgot what exactly I had but it looked like the one on the picture. I was amazed at the first bite. I can't wait to visit again.

test is amazing food is fresh specially India Samosa would be a great option also they have very good staff and food is fresh and Good services

Went fit dinner to this restaurant and ordered papadums, samosas and chicken tikka. The samosas were the highlight, papadums very good too. chicken tikka was good but didn’t come out hot (onl…

Wonderful service, delicious food, nicely priced. We had spring rolls & garlic naan, jack fruit biryani and vegetable hakka noodles- all were very good.

So much vibrant flavor in the dishes at this restaurant!. Our server, Falak, suggested the chicken tikka biriani, a dish I've never had. It was amazing! The Naan was fresh, the raita cool and re…

Excellent selection of Indian Chinese. Nisar and the team were very welcoming and went out of their way to redo butter chicken for the kids till they got it really mild and child friendly. Thanks…

A combination of a nice environment, nice people and great food. Has tasted the samosas and chana masala. The restaurant has vegan and vegetarian alternatives. The food is tasty! Come and see f…

Fantastic dinner spot - delicious food & amazing atmosphere. Nisar the manager made it a memorable experience. Cannot wait to go back again Five stars all round.

10/10 best Indian food and service in the city! When I informed the staff of my allergy to nuts while ordering I found out the dish I ordered (chicken tikki masala) is typically made with nut ingre…

Absolutely fantastic food, great service and super friendly staff. NISAR was very accommodating and welcoming. Can't wait to go back!

If you like Indian food, then you can't skip this place. Staff was friendly and courteous. I tired Paneer

+5

This review is for the restaurant on 50th street. There's another branch of the same restaurant with a different menu, phone number etc in Manhattan. Apologies for the rather long review as there are multiple points to note especially if you are out of towner. There are multiple ordering methods using different operators with price difference, optional menu offerings. Their internet menu is outdated and the prices today are nowhere close to the old prices. While placing the order directly with Google maps, I initially chose Ritual US which had incidentally reduced price and optional offerings paired together like buy a main course and select bread or rice at lower price but for some reason the order didn't get through. After clicking confirm order 3 times, I gave up and chose postmates and I had to start all over again. The price in general in NYC is higher than Chicago (for instance) by more than 25%. Ordering through postmates (or Uber eats) didn't give me the option of selecting bread or rice at reduced price or whatever price alongside the main item. Each one had to be ordered at list price. These prices vary from other ordering companies by a few dollars. Though these companies say there's no service charge, the premium price more than makes up for their services. Within a few seconds of submitting the order, it was confirmed and food preparation was set. When we went down to pick up the food, the gentleman insisted that I prove that I am the one who ordered it. Unfortunately postmates doesn't provide an order number and I had to show him the entire order and email confirmation etc and spend a good couple of minutes to prove my identity. Second time I ordered, I called the restaurant directly for a pick-up. In the restaurant, the same gentleman misunderstood me when I inquired about the outdated internet price, different prices for different ordering services and he hinted that I should place an order with whichever company I prefer if I was unhappy with the prices in their restaurant. I had to tell him that so many prices are online for their menu items and it is causing confusion. For this review, when I requested for permission to take some photos of the restaurant, he spoke with the manager and the manager politely refused saying the patrons would not like their pictures taken. However I did take a shot of their latest menus. As for the food itself, it is good though expensive and lesser quantity especially the malai chicken and lamb chops. There were just 5 pieces of chicken for the price and 4 of chops which comes to $7.50 per chop. The vegetables Briyani is ok while the Chicken Tikka masala ended up being a bit spicy. Though I had chosen the same spiciness for all dishes, one came out spicier than the others. Garlic naan was good but can do with a little more butter and palak paneer is good with big chunks of paneer. The CTM had a lot of gravy which is good with the naan. There were a couple of complimentary smaller boxes of plain rice that were included with the order causing us to over order rice. So we ordered the next day for the second time with lamb chops, tellicheri chicken and bhindi masalewala. I specifically asked them not to include any complimentary rice as we had several leftovers. But again I found 4 small boxes of plain rice. The 4 pieces of lamb chops are mild in spiciness but good. The TC chicken is rich in gravy though they said during ordering that it is semi-dry. It is ok if you like mild spiciness and rich coconut and other white gravy. The bhindi masalewala was good though a tad too fried to the point of chewiness. This extra items has been an issue with almost all restaurants everywhere in the US where there is no clarity on when you get complimentary rice and when you don't. You do end up with more rice than you can eat and invariably it gets thrown out. Given there are several homeless and hungry people around, it makes me wonder why so much waste. All in all, it's a good place for Indian fare if you are in midtown Manhattan.

+6

Food taste good, they don't have all you can eat option. I had lunch special with Indian chicken Platter. It came with 5 little portions of meal. For the price as lunch specials, is a bit pricey compared other restaurants in neighborhood. This is probably very good spot if you're looking for group meals.

+3

The food here is amazing! We were craving for indo Chinese since we came to the states, that is since 2 years and this was one of our best experiences with Indo Chinese! My personal best delicacies here were Chinese Bhel (must have) and veg fried rice. Apart from these we ordered chilli paneer, achari tandoori mushroom (mushroom fans must must must have this), veg manchuria and veg noodles! Everything was so delicious! The service is also very prompt specially Nisar ji was very kind to us. The complimentary batata vada (potato dumpling) were so good. Thank you for serving us such delicious food☺️

+1

I came for lunch and their lunch special lamb curry. I wish the lamb curry had a deeper flavor. It was kinda one note. I think if I were to go back to skip the lunch special and pick a dish from their regular menu.

Food was okay, their spinach patta chat was nothing but spinach pakoras with three types of chutney drizzled on top. Their Manchurian were lackluster, actually both our fried options were very oily and had oily after taste. The noodle were good and so did the hongkong paneer.

If you want to grab Indian food at the middle of Manhattan city then it’s a big yes.Taste of the food is good but they use too much oil. Rest quality and taste of the food is mind blowing.I liked their Champaran Mutton. It was tasty but as well too much oily.It remains open till 9:15pm everyday except Friday and Saturday( 10:15pm).Also their biriyani is okay but I missed the smell of biriyani masala in it. Their wide range of cocktails and other drinks is good. But their service needs to be improved. If you are new to New York and missing Indian food, you must visit this place.You can place order over phone for take away. Yes getting parking is a bit difficult in front of the restaurant.

+4

Very happy with my takeout lunch order. Big portion, flavorful food. Enough rice and naan to bring home for dinner.

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 sta…

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 s…

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 s…

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

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 portion…

The food is beautiful, tasteful, and just simply amazing, straight down to dessert. He presented the red wine professionally and it was delicious! Thank you so much for your service. We'll be bac…

The food is pretty good here, we ordered a mango lassi, chicken biryani, chicken tikka masala, lamb rogan josh and garlic naan!\n\nMango lassi was more yogurt than mango tasting and a bit tangy w…

The food is pretty good here, we ordered a mango lassi, chicken biryani, chicken tikka masala, lamb rogan josh and garlic naan!\n\nMango lassi was more yogurt than mango tasting and a bit t…

Great restaurant with excellent service and ambiance. The lamb and chicken were tender and the staff had excellent suggestions. This is a perfect place to catch up with friends or have a date nigh…

Great restaurant with excellent service and ambiance. The lamb and chicken were tender and the staff had excellent suggestions. This is a perfect place to catch up with friends or have a date night.

We looked for an indian restaurant near Times Square area, and this one came up with decent reviews - and it was indeed that, decent. While not a memorable meal or a restaurant to rush back to, the…

Good food. Great entrees and price wirthy. Service was a bit confused but nice. Easy to get to. Will come again to this restaurant.

Interesting variety of items, some executed well, some bland, thus an average score. Got delivery of several items for lunch today, mostly off the Indo-Chinese menu: -Garlic Naan $7 -Paneer Szechwan $21 -Samosas $10 -Tellicherri Pepper Chicken - $23 Meal highlights were the Garlic Naan and Samosas. Really soft bread and well seasoned with garlic and spices. The samosas were perfectly crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. Really well executed and they give you the full accoutrements for the samosas - Kheera Raita, Imli (Tamarind Chutney), and Hari (Green Chutney) The Tellicherri Pepper Chicken was new to me, but it was a peppery sauce that built on the heat the more you ate it. I enjoyed it, but would probably aim for a different sauce next time. The disappointment in meal was the paneer szechwan. The dish was rather bland, similar to getting chicken szechuan style at a local ACF food that doesn't specialize in Szechuan food. Cheese was on the tougher side. Would probably go back to try something else, but maybe stick with someone that many others say is done well.

This place was kinda mid. The Hakka noodles didn’t have much flavor but had the right flavor (if that makes sense). The Manchurian I really liked — it’s very spicy even though I’m used to spice! Be careful if you don’t normally eat spicy foods. Spring rolls were super average and tasted like they were frozen and reheated, not freshly made there (unfortunate for an indo-Chinese restaurant). I will say the rasmalai was really good! My favorite Indian dessert: must try if you decide to go! To be honest, just go to this place for dessert not for the food. Portion sizes were smaller than they should’ve been.

+1

This was just average for us. We stopped in guided by reviews, but we were not impressed. I ordered the tandoori jumbo shrimp, it was ok. I also ordered madras vegetables, they were a little too mushy. My husband had the chicken tikka masala, again just ok. I guess I was expecting better. Pricing was high, the service I felt rushed, I guess because it was close to 3pm, which is closing time until dinner time. But they were nice. Our bill came to a little over $90, which I thought was way too high for what we consumed. Just ok.

+5

Tiny restaurant with seating room for approximately 30-35 people. Food is decent. They will cheap out on the soda. We ordered two cokes and they poured a single fan into two separate glasses. You are better than this.

+1

This place is heaven for Indian Chinese dishes (drums of heaven is a must!) but there are a couple of things that I didn't like. First is the number of employees moving around the place. The restaurant has more servers than diners at any given point of time. So, if you're looking for a place to dine in with privacy and peace, this is not the place for you. You also get constantly nudged for the feedback on food, which makes you uncomfortable while eating. Second reason for taking off a star is the increased prices in the final bill. You serve complimentary starters but charge it in the bill, what's that?! I don't care about shelling a few extra dollars but I respect integrity. I might not go back there unless they cut their staff by half!

Interesting place. The spinach chaat had good sauce but maybe a little too much breading, especially for something as thin as spinach. But still good. The dhaniwal korma was creamy and deep, this was a very very good dish. The chicken Manchurian was spicier than I expected and missed texture but kept the tang. The onion kulcha was soft but maybe had too much raw onion or I'm just not used to onion kulchas anymore. The service was outstanding, very well done. I would probably skip the spinach chaat and the chicken Manchurian. The dhaniwal korma has a lot of good taste.

+2

I feel the place is not worth the hype - food is average taste. We ordered Dal Tadka and Baigan Bharta for main course and there was no taste. I also overheard a female staff member mocking 😒 me with a male staff member when I asked if they had a "handwash".

While in New York for a conference, I visited this restaurant as it advertised a Chinese-Indian fusion. The food was okay but the service was terrible. The wait staff, though not busy, took forever to bring my entree, never checked on me and took even longer to bring the check.

The meat in Briyani was very bony and consisted of almost two or three pieces. The taste balance was bad, as if the rice had been heated afterwards. The servers were attentive, but frankly I didn't like it. Don't waste your time when there are better Indian options.

+2

Piu

This was ok restaurant, nothing outstanding. We ordered Delhi chat, Palak chat and mushroom starter out of that Delhi chat was not good, other two were pretty good. For main course we ordered Delhi chicken tikka, kofta(too sweet) , makhana curry, bhindi. Everything was ok. I loved the Chinese Hakka noodles. Mango and rose kulfi was two sweet. Malai kulfi was good. Masala soda was very good. Overall ok experience. Did not stand out jackfruit biryani for me. Food is very expensive as compared to taste.

+4

Tanvi Desai

Underwhelming Indian food. We just ordered starters and left as it was too chewy and the Vada they gave was stale The chicken 🍗 lollipop were okay and Manchurian was not tasty at all

The Spice Symphony in Times Square was outstanding. Figured this location would be an equal.\nNot so.\nI dined alone and ordered the goat with sides of garlic naan and creamed spinach.\nWhile I waite…

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.

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.

Spacious place with nice vibes. The appetizer chicken lollipop was great, also the triple schezuan main dish was good. Overall the indo Chinese options are good. But, the problem we had was with the chicken vindaloo, it was mentioned it was spicy but we expected it to have some taste. It simply tasted with canned tomato gravy with an infinite amount of chilly powder. We all really had upset stomachs the next day. Also got the yellow daal tadka, very average, daal wasn't cooked properly.

+4

Ordered palak panner and garlic naan.. Paneer was blend and half cooked.. Palak gravy was nice but less salt.. And given I did take away to eat at hotel I did not have salt.. They should always give a small sachet of salt. Anyways garlic naan looked frozen and sides were hard and not well made so had to throw away half of it.

Terrible terrible terrible experiences in my whole life. I have never left the restaurant leaving food like this. I have to say I'm not a Indian curry expertise. But, Lamb Rogan Josh that I ordered was salty and imbalanced for me. Basically, it tasted like I couldn't taste any more spoons. I was asking a waitress for help if I could have something creamy or sweet to add. But, she was not helpful at all and didn't really care. It wasn't completely for me.

We visited this restaurant a few days ago. It was a good table at the central part of the restaurant. The atmosphere was calm and the food was decent, but the service wasn't good enough. The server had a rude attitude, acted like she didn’t want to be there, and made no effort to be polite or welcoming. She just rushed through taking the order and disappeared, leaving us feeling unwelcome. She never back to us again and send someone else all the time. It looked like she wasn't happy that we visited there.

Unfortunately, our experience here was extremely poor and not what we expected from a restaurant of this reputation. Despite having a reservation, we were still made to wait about 15 minutes for a table, which already set a negative tone for the evening. We then ordered drinks that never arrived, yet they were added to our bill. We had to specifically point this out to the waiter to get them removed, which should never happen. We also noticed that the soups were charged $1 more than the price advertised on the menu, which raises serious concerns about billing accuracy. On top of that, the malai kebab was served raw, which is unacceptable both from a quality and food safety standpoint. When we raised this issue, the manager/owner initially offered only a 50% discount on the raw dish. After some discussion, it was eventually removed from the bill entirely—but this felt reluctant rather than apologetic. At most other restaurants, a mistake of this magnitude would have resulted in a more sincere effort to make things right, if not comping the entire meal. Overall, the service, billing issues, and food quality made this a very disappointing dining experience. We expected much better and will not be returning.

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Warning: check your receipt very carefully before paying. This restaurant automatically adds a mandatory 20% tip to the bill and includes it in the total. After that, the payment screen still asks for an additional tip, which can easily cause customers to tip twice without realizing it. The situation is made worse by the extremely dim lighting — we were practically eating in the dark — making it very difficult to clearly read the receipt before paying. This practice feels misleading and deceptive. Customers deserve transparency, not pressure or confusion at checkout. For clarity, I have already uploaded the receipt with my review, and it clearly shows the issue. As shown on the bill: • Subtotal: $64.00 • A mandatory 20% tip ($12.80) was added before calculating the total • Tax: $5.68 • Total charged: $82.48 However, after this total, the payment screen then prompted for an additional tip with suggested percentages (2%, 3%, 5%, 7%), which are calculated on top of a bill that already includes a mandatory tip. This creates a very real risk of customers tipping twice, especially given the extremely dim lighting in the restaurant, which made it difficult to carefully review the receipt before paying. Regardless of intent, this setup is objectively misleading: • A mandatory gratuity is already included in the total • Yet the system still prompts for extra tipping without a clear warning • The lighting conditions further prevent transparency at checkout Customers deserve clear, unambiguous billing practices — not confusion or pressure at the point of payment. I appreciate you investigating this matter and hope appropriate steps will be taken to ensure this does not happen to other customers.