melange by SPICE ROUTE

Name: melange by SPICE ROUTE
Address: 353 Smith Road, Parsippany, NJ, United States, 07054
Telephone: (973) 884-4200
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.1

4.1

116 Reviews

$30 and under

Indian

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At Spice Route melange - Parsippany you'll experience delicious cuisine. Try our mouth-watering dishes, be it Indian, Indo-chinese, Thai all are carefully prepared with fresh ingredients! At Spice Route, our recipe for success is simple – Great food & care makes customers return every time .

Conveniently located on Smith Road, the restaurant can be easily reached from Routes 80, 287, 46 and 10.
We are a BYOB restaurant so please feel free to bring to your beverage to enjoy with your meal.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 30, 2022

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(973) 884-4200

Other options

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Indian, Thai, Chinese
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Phone number
(973) 884-4200
Website
http://www.spicerouteus.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Owned/operated by
South Asian/Indian
Catering
We cater to corporate and private events and delivery is available for large orders. Party trays are available for your special occasions.
Private party contact
Shibani Dhanda: (973) 884-4200

Location
353 Smith Road Parsippany, NJ 07054
Neighborhood
Parsippany
Cross street
Jefferson Road
Parking details
There is plenty of parking available for our customers right outside the restaurant.
Additional
Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Hot & Sour*
Tofu, carrot, coriander, bamboo shoots and mushrooms
- Vegetable$6.95
- Chicken$7.95
Lemon Coriander Soup*
Golden mushrooms, carrots, and bean sprout in a lemon flavored broth
- Vegetable$6.95
- Chicken$7.95
Sweet Corn
Cream of sweet corn, cabbage, and carrots, garnished with leeks
- Vegetable$6.95
- Chicken$7.95
Tom Yum*
Thai hot 'n sour soup, fresh vegetables, and lemon grass
- Vegetable$6.95
- Chicken$7.95
- Shrimp$8.95
Som-Tam$10.95
Mixed lettuce, green papaya, cucumber cherry tomato peanut & authentic Thai dressing

Starters

Beijing Shrimp$12.95
Breaded shrimp with cooking wine, onion, garlic, and red peppers
Crab Wonton$10.95
Wontons filled with crab meat and cream cheese
Chili Fish (Dry)$13.95
Crispy tilapia with onion scallions ginger, garlic, and coriander
Crispy Calamari$12.95
Fried calamari served with sesame sauce
Chicken Lollipop$12.95
Marinated chicken, onion, garlic, and ginger in medium spicy sauce
Chili Chicken (Dry)*$11.95
Diced chicken with ginger, garlic, green chili, & coriander
Chicken 65* / Paneer 65*$10.95
Red fiery chicken or Shrimp or cottage cheese cooked with southern spices & curry leave
Chili Fried Lamb$12.95
Crispy fried lamb, sautéed in ginger, garlic sauce tossed with onion bell pepper & chilies
Spring Roll
- Vegetable$7.95
- Chicken$8.95
Lettuce Wrap*
- Paneer Wrap$8.95
- Chicken Wrap$9.95
Chili Paneer* (Dry)$10.95
Cottage cheese cubes with ginger, garlic, green chili, and coriander
Cauliflower or Vegetable Manchurian (Dry)$10.95
Crispy cauliflower or vegetable with garlic, ginger and coriander in medium spicy sauce
Vegetable Dumpling$7.95
Vegetable Samosa$5.95
Triangular turnovers filled with potatoes, green peas, served with mint, tamarind chutney
Crispy Lotus Root*$8.95
Sliced lotus root tossed in honey chili garlic sauce

Kebab

Chicken Tikka*$14.95
Chunks of boneless chicken marinated with yogurt & spices, cooked in tandoor
Malai Kebab$14.95
Chicken breast chunks marinated with sour cream & saffron, cooked in tandoor
Tandoori Chicken*
Leg & breast pieces of whole chicken marinated overnight cooked in tandoor
- Half$14.95
- Full$22.95
Paneer Tikka Achaari$14.95
Diced cottage cheese marinated with yogurt, pickle & spices, cooked in tandoor

Indian Non-Veg Curries

Replace Basmati rice with Brown Rice ($3) or Jeera Rice ($3)

Malwani Fish or Shrimp Curry$19.95
Roasted cumin & coriander seed with Tilapia fish or Shrimp and coconut masala
Chicken Tikka Masala$15.95
Tandoor cooked boneless chicken pieces simmered in masala gravy
Chicken/Lamb Chettinad*$15.95
Southern Indian speciality
Chicken/Lamb Korma$15.95
Marinated chicken pieces or lamb cubes in light & flavorful cashew nuts & almonds curry with tomato paste
Chicken/Lamb Saag$15.95
Tempered spinach with your choice from marinated chicken or Lamb
Chicken/Lamb Vindaloo**$15.95
Chicken or Lamb preparation from Goa cooked with Vinegar, hot chilies & spices
Lamb Rogan Josh*$17.95
Famous Lamb preparation from Kashmir with ginger garlic, bay leaf, cardamom& clove

Indian Vegetarian Curries

Replace Basmati rice with Brown Rice ($3) or Jeera Rice ($3)

Paneer Makhani (No Onion Garlic Available)$15.95
Cottage cheese cubes simmered in onion, tomato curry with ginger garlic & kastoori methi
Kadhai Paneer*$15.95
Cottage cheese pieces cooked in a thick masala along with big chunky pieces of Onion & bell pepper
Saag Paneer/Saag Corn$15.95
Tempered spinach with your choice from cottage cheese or mushroom or corn/Chic peas
Malai Kofta (No Onion Garlic Available)$15.95
Cottage cheese & cashew dumpling infused with spices & raisin simmered in creamy sauce
Badam Bhara Baingan$13.95
Baby eggplant tempered with ginger garlic & cooked with onion tomato, tamarind sauce
Bhindi do Piaza$13.95
Tangy Okra tossed with onions, mango powder & garam masala
Vegetable Chettinad*$13.95
Seasonal mixed vegetables tempered with curry leaves, mustard seeds cooked in a sauce made of poppy seeds, black pepper, tamarind, coconut & tomato
Chana Masala$11.95
Spiced chick peas curry cooked in tomato onion sauce with chana masala
Dal Makhani$10.95
Black Lentils cooked in slow fire overnight, finished with butter and tomato gravy
Yellow Dal Tadka (No Onion Garlic Available)$10.95
Yellow dal tempered with ginger, cumin, onion garlic, garam masala, tomato & red chili

Asian Entr'ee

Glutan Free (on request)

Red Snapper*$24.95
Crispy filet grilled/ fried fish in a spicy garlic sauce
Mahi-Mahi$24.95
Grilled Mahi Mahi in a butter sauce served with capers bok choy and risotto with sundried tomatoes
Grilled Salmon$24.95
Grilled salmon with asparagus, mushroom in cream and white wine sauce
Coconut Shrimp*$24.95
Jumbo Shrimps, baby corn, bamboo shoots, basil in green curry and served in a fresh coconut with rice
Roast Duck (No Gluten Free)$24.95
Crunchy crispy skin, tender flavorful meat, your choice, Penang curry sauce* or Hoisin sauce, little kick and sharp note of the onion/scallion

Vegetarian Wok/Pan

Replace rice with Brown Rice ($3) or Jeera Rice ($3)

Hakka Chili Paneer*$15.95
Cottage cheese cubes with bell-pepper, onions and scallions in green chili sauce
Vegetable Manchurian$15.95
Mixed vegetable balls with red onions, coriander, scallions, and garlic in medium spicy brown sauce
Stir Fried Vegetables$14.95
Mixed seasonal vegetables with onion garlic & ginger in butter sauce
Szechuan Tofu* / Pepper Tofu* / Mushroom Tofu$14.95
Tofu with mixed vegetables in Szechuan sauce /Pepper sauce or Soya sauce
Thai Curries (Red Curry**/Green Curry*/Penang Curry*)$14.95
Mixed vegetables and onions with bell-pepper, bamboo shoots in your choice of Coconut milk based curries. Penang curry comes with tofu and Green curry is accompanied with eggplant

From the Wok/Pan

Replace rice with Brown Rice ($3) or Jeera Rice ($3)

Black Bean Shrimp/Chicken (White Meat)
Bell pepper, carrot, mushroom, and garlic in ginger black bean sauce
- Shrimp$19.95
- Chicken$15.95
Bangkok Chicken* (White Meat)$15.95
Sliced chicken with bell peppers, carrots, and snow peas in a tangy sweet chili sauce
Basil Ginger Chicken (White Meat)$15.95
Sliced chicken with bell peppers onion, ginger & basil in house special basil sauce
Coriander Garlic Chicken (White Meat)$15.95
Sliced chicken with bell peppers, bamboo shoots, onions, coriander in brown garlic sauce, and garnished with fried garlic
Hakka Chili Dishes**$15.95
Diced chicken, Fish or lamb with bell peppers onion and scallions comes with bell pepper
- Fish$18.95
- Lamb$18.95
Mongolian Lamb$18.95
Sliced lamb with bell pepper and onions served with chef's special ginger sauce
Thai Curries Penang (Yellow) Curry*; Red Curry**; or Green Curry*$15.95
Chicken white meat or Fish or Lamb Curry with bell-pepper, bamboo shoots & onion in your choice of Coconut milk based curry
- Chicken White Meat$15.95
- Fish$17.95
- Lamb Curry$18.95

Fried Rice &noodles

Chili Garlic Fried Rice* (Vegetarian/Chicken/Lamb/Shrimp)$12.95
Basmati fried rice with garlic & chili paste, tomato ketchup, and scallions
Sichuan Fried Rice (Vegetarian/Chicken/Lamb/Shrimp)$12.95
Basmati fried rice, green peas, onion, carrot, dry red chilies in sichuan sauce
Hakka Noodles (Vegetarian/Chicken/Lamb/Shrimp)$12.95
Lo mein with onions, cabbage, carrots, and scallions
Pad Thai (Vegetarian/Chicken/Lamb/Shrimp)$12.95
Veg medium flat rice noodles with onions, chives and tamarind sauce. Vegetable pad Thai has broccoli, tofu, carrots and baby corn

Naan/Biryani

Vegetable*/Kathal Biryani*$12.95
Mixed vegetable or Jackfruit cooked with basmati rice, flavored with exotic spice
Chicken Biryani*$14.95
Basmati flavored with exotic spices, layered with chicken cooked in a thick gravy
Lamb Biryani*$17.95
Basmati flavored with exotic spices, layered with Lamb cooked in a thick gravy
Naan$2.95
Leavened bread
Pesto Naan/Garlic Naan$3.95
Leavened bread with either of above mentioned topping
Parantha$3.95
Layered Whole wheat bread with butter
Mint Parantha$3.95
Layered Whole wheat bread with butter & pudina
Tandoori Roti$2.95
Wheat, barley, split yellow lentil, flax oat bread

Sides

Side of White Rice$3.95
Side of Brown Rice$4.95
Basmati Rice$4.95
Roasted Papad$1.95
Jeera Rice$4.95
Side of Vegetable$5.95
Cucumber Raita$4.95
Onion Tomato Raita$4.95

What 116 people are saying

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4.1

4.1 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4Service
3.9Ambience
4.1Value

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jdnj
New York Area
91 reviews
vip
4.0
91 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food is very good, friendly staff, good menu selections.
MS
MatthewS
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
We got there before the dinner-rush came. Food was great and very flavorful. I would definitely go there again. They were a bit understaffed in the front of the house, but lots of restaurants are these days. Amazing portions...you could say they are essentially 'family style'.
SW
ScottW
New York Area
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
As always the food was delicious. The heat level was as requested. Service was great.
j
jdnj
New York Area
91 reviews
vip
4.0
91 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2021
overall4food4service4ambience4
A great place. The food is always spot on, good service and nice atmosphere.
j
jdnj
New York Area
91 reviews
vip
4.0
91 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2021
overall4food5service4ambience4
Food is consistently excellent.
j
jdnj
New York Area
91 reviews
vip
4.0
91 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2021
overall4food4service4ambience4
One of our favorite Indian places.
PS
PradipS
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2021
overall1food1service1ambience4
Not satisficed. Service and food was very poor. Few of of our guest and us would not revisit..... not recommend
j
jdnj
New York Area
91 reviews
vip
4.0
91 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience3
Our regular spot for Indian food. Always good.
j
jdnj
New York Area
91 reviews
vip
4.0
91 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great spot. Food and service is always good.
j
jdnj
New York Area
91 reviews
vip
4.0
91 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2020
overall4food5service4ambience4
Food and service were very good. Have dined here several times, never disappoints. Would recommend and will be back.
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scott
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2020
overall4food5service4ambience3
small place in a strip mall located way off the beaten path. stumbled upon this place on Open Table, and was very impressed by the food -- it was fresh tasting and full of flavor. i love exotic spices and found Spice Route's flavor fantastic. the restaurant itself is rather quiet (in that it was very empty) but i went at 6pm on a friday. things started picking up as we left. this will be added to my GoTo list for sure.
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Littlebird
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2020
overall4food5service4ambience4
Amazing food. Amazing service. Second time back within two weeks!
LW
LoisW
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 26, 2019
overall5food4service4ambience4
My husband and I visited Spice Route when our intended dinner didn't defrost in time. We ordered our food with medium spice which was perfect for us. Both presentation and taste were wonderful. I could not finish my meal, too much food, so I had it packed to go. We will be back, definitely!
NJ
NJman66
New York Area
38 reviews
vip
4.0
38 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience3
The ambiance was ok but the food quality and taste was amazing. I am new to eating Indian food and the waiter took his time to explain each dish before I made my choice. Everything I had was cooked perfectly and not too spicy. I will definitely repeat.
m
mansa
New York Area
26 reviews
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
first time after change of ownership; not disappointed with the food. Order veg indo-chinese and was happy with my choices.
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fishguy58
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Everything was very good, service food etc...we'll be back
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food!!
BF
BernFlo
New York Area
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect! Really good food and service.
E
Elizabeth
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Spice Route is a very quaint restaurant with a nice atmosphere and delicious food. They offer a wide variety of different types of food and everything we ordered as delicious! There were so many things on the menu that we wanted to try and they offer food we couldn’t get just anywhere. The staff was very friendly and quick, and the value was tremendous. We highly recommended this restaurant! You will enjoy!
K
Kens
New York Area
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wait staff and food were perfect We brought a nice bottle of wine to compliment the fine food. We even brought some home as the portions were very generous
B
Bijou123
Las Vegas
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience4
A great place for a hot spicy lunch! Great value and variety!
EM
EdgarM
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mother’s Day dinner was very good
N
Noreturnto
New York Area
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience3
We have been to the restaurant several times and the food is consistently very good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 13, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food gas very good! Staff was fantastic
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 5, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went there for a friend’s birthday dinner. Our waiter was Tenzing who was so helpful and patient answering our questions. The food was absolutely delicious and can’t wait to go back again. Highly recommend!!!
JS
JoseS
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious, the portion sizes were just about right. Be mindful of the spice levels. We both ordered 'medium' spice levels and to us, they were very hot. Order a side of yogurt just in case to counteract some of the heat! Otherwise, it was a great experience.
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spjek
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience4
Awesome food especially the paneer lababdar and Manchurian.
LF
LocalFoodie
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 9, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
All of the food is excellent. I have enjoyed many menu options, and I even had a bridal shower there!
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Pescatarian
New York Area
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
The menu is not strictly Indian. There are a lot of choices and other Asian cuisine is offered. My friend had delicious looking chicken lollipops as an appetizer. My Tom Yung soup was so-so. The fish I had from the entrees was delicious and the portion was generous. The oozing lava cake was yummy but the dumpling dessert was very sweet and a little odd. Service was pleasant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
24 reviews
2.0
24 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2018
overall2food2service3ambience1
It was Christmas even and we were the only people in the whole restaurant. Then they started vacuuming around our table!
MD
MatthewD
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2018
overall4food5service4ambience4
We went here one evening for dinner, and it was a fantastic choice. The spice levels were accurate, and the variety has me planning my next experience. There are so many food items to choose from you can never get bored and the combinations are only limited to your imagination.
ML
MelissaL
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 1, 2018
overall4food4service3ambience4
Melange was very accommodating. I reserved for six but had an extra person arrive. They were happy to add to our table. Service was a little slow but I think we confused the waitstaff. The menu was varied enough it was acceptable to all those in the party. The food was very good and everyone enjoyed it. I will definitely be back with other friends and I might stop by on occasion for take out.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. The menu had quite a variety of options with ability to customize the spice level to your satisfaction. I will definitely be a repeat customer.
T
Travelfiendnj
New York Area
46 reviews
vip
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
We’ve been coming here since it opened. The food has always been delicious. Now the menu has expanded with more Indian dishes. Everything is prepared fresh and the service is very friendly. Love it!
LM
LauraM
New York Area
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a really tasty meal and the service was good. It was a nice surprise on Smith Road.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
New owner but same great meal and service.
K
Kdevil142
New York Area
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2018
overall4food5service4ambience4
We had veggie samosas, shrimp app, lamb vindaloo, and chicken Singapore noodles - all were excellent! The lamb was the best!!
NR
NewRestaurantThursday
New York Area
35 reviews
vip
3.0
35 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2018
overall3food3service4ambience4
The place is very nice and the service very pleasant. The meal was well paced but the food was somewhat disappointing. It was tasty but bland which was very unexpected. I had asked for my entree to be spicy but it was not spicy at all.
T
Trish
New York Area
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2017
overall1food2service1ambience2
The owner and waiter was trying to be overly polite but it became rude....within a 15 min period we were asked 5-6 time if we were ready to order. We felt rushed and uncomfortable. No time to look at the menu and open the wine.
m
mansa
New York Area
27 reviews
3.0
27 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2017
overall3food2service2ambience3
went for Diwali dinner with friends; Some of the appetizers were a bit underwhelming; asked for medium spiciness level but tasted bland. Service was hurried; Highly recommend the thai fried rice.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

melange by SPICE ROUTE does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. melange by SPICE ROUTE also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (973) 884-4200.