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Spice Bazaar - Modern Indian Dining, Westfield, NJ

Spice Bazaar - Modern Indian Dining

4.4
4.4
385 Reviews
$30 and under
Indian
Spice Bazaar- Modern Indian Dining is pushing the culinary envelope to a more modern interpretation of Indian Cuisine. Join us in this dining experience where one has the comfort of dining with our signature dishes along with new explorations in Modern Indian Dining.
Spice Bazaar is BYO and offers a variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options.
Our outdoor area is weather permitting and walk in only.

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2 people

11:30 PM


Booked 26 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (908) 389-1888
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Owned/operated by
    Asian and Pacific Islander, South Asian/Indian, Women
  • Catering
    Our goal is to ensure that our guests are left with an overall satisfying experience. Eliminate all the hassle of planning for food for your event, and just fill out our catering form and submit your requests.Please provide us with a advanced notice so that we can coordinate your menu and provide accommodation accordingly.
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Manager: (908) 389-1888
  • Neighborhood
    Westfield
  • Cross street
    Elm St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Westfield Train Station
  • Additional
    BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Delivery, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

What 385 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Jersey - North

    Healthy

  • New Jersey - North

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

385 Reviews
  1. ShaheelD

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Our recent visit to Spice Bazar was a saga of disappointment, primarily due to the appalling behavior of the manager, Akhil. With a reservation for four, we were uncomfortably squeezed into a table for three, despite the restaurant being largely vacant. Our reasonable request for a more suitable table was flatly refused, setting a tone of disregard right from the start. The indifferent attitude of the staff, particularly towards my young toddler, was disconcerting. However, the pinnacle of our negative experience was Akhil's conduct. His arrogance and rudeness, evident not only towards us but also towards his own staff, were shockingly unprofessional. His demeanor suggested he was either under the influence or just outright aggressive, creating an unwelcoming and tense atmosphere. On the culinary front, the attempt to mimic Rasika's signature Palak Chaat at Spice Bazar was a dismal failure. The dish was overly sweet, missing the delicate balance and flair of the original recipe. The Chicken 65 was merely passable, but it did little to uplift our overall dining experience. Ultimately, we felt compelled to cut our visit short, requesting the check much sooner than anticipated, unwilling to tolerate the hostile environment perpetuated by Akhil. It is a real shame to witness a restaurant's potential being so drastically undermined by poor service and a manager who seems more intent on alienating patrons than welcoming them. We left feeling disrespected and thoroughly dissatisfied, and it is without hesitation that we will neither return to Spice Bazar nor recommend it to others.

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  2. Donna

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Love this restaurant - my only quibble is that the service is so fast. Feels like we are being rushed so they can get more tables turned over.

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  3. CurryChef

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    The quantity of food was very little compared to the price. The food didn't meet my expectation and was rather stale. I've had better tasting food for less price at other places.

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  4. JanetL

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed a celebratory dinner after a wonderful concert at St Paul's Church in Westfield. Two of our party had specific dietary needs and the staff were very helpful in suggesting dishes to make sure their needs were met. The food was delicious and the restaurant was not too noisy, allowing us to talk and celebrate comfortably.

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  5. JoeP

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent. Our server , Rio was attentive, personable and professional

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  6. Never

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    Horrible food, super loud music. Would never go back...overpriced and tasteless

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  7. Foodie

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience1
    Too expensive and service was normal. Ambience was ok, not that great.

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  8. SantoshV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Authentic Indian food. Went with family last week, service was excellent. The only negative was the butter chicken was not up to the mark, they had simply put the chicken into the masala, so the masala had not soaked into the chicken.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Perfect menu for Indian cuisine, with a fine balance between the number of options on the menu and quality of food. Wild mushroom roast is a must try

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  10. BijalP

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and great service. My husband thought the boa buns were super spicy "molten hot lava" (he's not used to too much spice) but the rest of our food was amazing.

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  11. GloriM

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience1
    This restaurant claims to be fine dining and I would have to disagree. The ambiance was not warm. Just felt like open space. The bathroom was my least favorite, it was dirty. The food was great but having to pack my own food to go was also a huge turn off. Again fine dining?! Unfortunately will not be back.

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  12. DonnaN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My group was a party of 7 and everyone including my 14 year old enjoyed their food. This was my second time there and both times the food was amazing and the service was top tier. Someone from my group was talking about it to a friend at work and someone who wasn’t apart of the conversation overheard Spice Bazaar and went on to tell how great the food is and the their overall experience. 10 out of 10 I fully recommend.

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  13. AaronI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It was all excellent. Definitely a good find that I have recommended to friends and family.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience4
    The place had a nice atmosphere when we arrived. We had 6:45 res and one friend arrived early, I arrived 5 minutes late because parking is a hassle. When I sat down the waiter asked if a third person was coming, and I said “yes, they’re parking now but we’re ready to order”. He told us ok but that our table was reserved for 8pm. We weren’t sure what that meant, but just proceded to order a medley of 6 appetizers. My next friend arrived and we just received and began enjoying our aps until the waiter returned and reminded us that our table was booked at 8. The impression he was giving is that we were getting pushed out at 8 and we should hurry up eating and order. So I asked him to clarify what that meant for us, he realized how pushy he was coming off and said “no absolutely not, we are not pushing you out” so I asked him then why does he keep reminding us about the 8pm reservation. He didn’t know what to say, but he already had made our group uncomfortable and we were feeling rushed rather than enjoying our dinner and time there. I have never felt like I was being rushed or pushed out of a restaurant, not even in a fast food place. At this price point and because of the type of food, a patron should feel at ease and welcomed. We sadly did not feel this our first time there. It’s a shame because the food was good, but it was overshadowed by the pushy waiter who was not welcoming and did not even apologize or attempt to correct his behavior even after being called out.

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  15. BillG

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Spice Bazaar has a wide variety of delicious and unique dishes. Favorite appetizers include Spinach Chaat, Octopus Sour Nimbu, Guntur Shrimp Tacos, and the Samosa Trio. Favorite entrées include Shrimp Alleppy, Coconut Chicken Chettinad, Traditional Butter Chicken Tangri, Creamy Dal Makhni Lentils, and Saag Paneer. I must also mention the tasty Mango Lassi and the Gulab Jamun for dessert. The Garlic Naan is excellent too. New items appear on the menu from time to time. including three of the favorites listed above. The owners Simran and Kanika and their staff are unfailingly friendly and attentive. We always leave satisfied and with enough food for another meal or two. Give Spice Bazaar a try: you'll be glad you did.

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  16. RashmiA

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    Way too overpriced for the quality of the food. Do not go.

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  17. IlyssaT

    New York Area

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Spice Bazaar is ALWAYS delicious!!! The best Indian food around!! Service is for the most part very good, they always answer questions about the menu and have never steered us wrong in our choices. Can’t wait to go back!

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience5
    The food was great and tasty. Really enjoyed the evening. Great ambience, great decor and the service was pretty good. Very expensive for the amount of food that you get. For a party of four people who each ordered an entrée and a couple of apps the bill came to $280. And this place is BYOB. Pretty expensive for a place that requires you to bring your own cocktails.

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  19. MIHIR

    Tampa

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous restaurant and food. Love the taste and service.

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  20. ShipraB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jim was really sweet to everyone. And he really takes good care. And the man in the front desk with beard(sorry I forgot his name) is equally helpful and caring.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very attentive to anniversary dinner. Noted special occasion.

    1 person found this helpful

  22. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Seriously soooo amazing! Some of the best Indian food I’ve had in a long time! The food was so flavorful, service was impeccable and the restaurant is clean and beautiful inside. Overall, I was so impressed! We enjoyed the chicken tikka masala, braised lamb and the coconut chettinad. Can’t forget the giant garlic naan, that was amazing!! Diego was our server and he made our experience a great one!

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Ambiance and music was really nice. Palak chat and paneer tikka masala was too much sweet unlike its original taste. Was bit disappointed on that. And biggest disappointment was service was super delayed and lousy. There were few staff running around but no one was efficiently working. They took crazy long time serving main course, to get take out paper bags for left over. After we were done with the dinner and our table was not got cleared there were still our dirty plates were sitting with some takeout containers and our server got the cake right on our head!!! I wanted to capture that moment for my husband’s milestone birthday. Candles were half burned out and we were rushed to finish cake cutting part. We heard and seen many pictures and owners interviews so we went to celebrate our special day but got highly disappointed. Also I needed our server to wrap the birthday cake I got, so first of all server scrapped the original cake box so I requested him to take it in the kitchen and get it in some take out box but he got everything on my table and rudely walked away. Now I can’t trust this restaurant and won’t advise our friends and family to visit else their moment will get surely spoiled.

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  24. DarC

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was delicious. Best items were Spinach Chait appetizer and Crispy Cauliflower app!

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was my first time at Spice Bazaar and it came off a recommendation from a friend. I happen to love Indian food and anyone who loves Indian food would be proud of this establishment. It is highly suggested but just be careful on spice level. The food was a bit of a journey that the palate would appreciate. 5/5. I would absolutely recommend this place

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  26. Dominique

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was very delicious, and they had so many choices for vegans and vegetarians as well. The customer service was amazing.

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  27. jacobw

    New York Area

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great lunch with octopus, cauliflower and chicken tikka masala. Service was great, fast and very helpful. Will definitely be back once we’re in Westfield again.

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  28. donna

    New York Area

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The service this time was not as pleasant as it has been in the past. They are usually perfect. The food is outstanding and the menu interesting.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved it! Spinach Chat is a must try!! And the biggest garlic naan!!

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  30. Sundy

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience3
    The vegetarian options are quite limited and curry was more on the sweeter end despite asking to make it spicy. The price is not justified by the taste and portion size. We were also subtly asked to vacate the table before 8pm for the next reservation. I’d personally would never visit the restaurant again!

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  31. Deee

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Food was excellent, fair value. Server somewhat “combative “ when we made a few requests ie: we wanted to order an appetizer while waiting arrival of our entire party, a few additional plates with which to share - nothing out of the ordinary.

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  32. CynthiaR

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An amazing experience and so happy to find this restaurant. Everything from the decor, ambience, music, staff and food ranks up there with some of the best in the world. So happy to see such a place in suburban NJ. Watch out Indian Accent. Tough competition. Can't wait to go back again and try more creative cuisine.

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  33. MrsCrawleyofDA

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Expectations were no met when it came to flavors in our meals. I’ve heard great things about the restaurant so I expected more than they could offer. Another issue was the dinnerware and glassware were visible not clean. Twice they provided me with water that had foreign objects floating in them. The staff is friendly.

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  34. BalwinderS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the food, services & friendly welcome for sure will go back

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  35. RozannaY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and even better service! Would definitely recommend this restaurant

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our favorite Indian fusion dining experience . We love the appetizers

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  37. Rajs

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Excellent service. Quality of preparations at par with most indian restaurants bur prices are much higher. We ordered goat curry, was not freshly cooked, quality of meat was not good.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time eating here and first time having Indian food and let me tell you , it was AMAZING , I love trying new food and was happy to have some really good Indian food, eveyrbjng is severed family style , so there’s enough for everyone ! The service was top tier for sure , all good and nice people. The manger Akhil was amazing , definitely want to come back just because his demeanor and customer service! 10/10 recommend!

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  39. ArushiS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent and our server was Rahul who did an amazing job. It was a dinner for my mother’s birthday and she had a great time, the gulab jamun as cake was a great touch at the end. One of the best Indian restaurants in New Jersey, will definitely be coming back to try out other dishes!

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  40. JoseD

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience1
    The Kitchen service was remarkable. The dining experience was awful and the lack of courteous waiter left a bad taste. The restaurant did not have many patrons during our visit. The wait staff did not even bring water to our table even after several requests. A delicious large garlic Naam was thrown unto our dining table not even well plated. It was hung atop to plastic bread baskets. I had better service from street food vendors both in India and here in the USA. The imposed service charge was not well earned. This place needs supervision and training of its staff.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

FAQs

Spice Bazaar - Modern Indian Dining does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Spice Bazaar - Modern Indian Dining also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (908) 389-1888.

Spice Bazaar - Modern Indian Dining is rated 4.4 stars by 385 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

11:30 PM


Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Spice Bazaar - Modern Indian Dining

39 Elm St, Westfield, NJ 07090

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Elm St.
  • Neighborhood
    Westfield
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Westfield Train Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Asian and Pacific Islander, South Asian/Indian, Women
  • Additional
    BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Delivery, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
    (908) 389-1888
  • Catering
    Our goal is to ensure that our guests are left with an overall satisfying experience. Eliminate all the hassle of planning for food for your event, and just fill out our catering form and submit your requests.Please provide us with a advanced notice so that we can coordinate your menu and provide accommodation accordingly.
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Manager: (908) 389-1888
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