Spice Bazaar - Modern Indian Dining

Name: Spice Bazaar - Modern Indian Dining
Address: 39 Elm St, Westfield, NJ, United States, 07090
Telephone: (908) 389-1888
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

160 Reviews

$30 and under

Indian

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Spice Bazaar brings to New Jersey a new modern dining experience offering traditional and exquisite Indian delicacies while the chef prepares table side in front of the diners.

We are doing the following efforts to keep our patrons and employees safe.

1. Outdoor Dining and Indoor Dining- Limited Exposure To Staff.

2. Contact-Less PICKUPS & DELIVERIES

3. Additional sanitization procedures while handling food.

4. Use of Masks and Gloves while cooking, delivering food, serving food.

5. Adhering to all state mandated rules and regulations.

As COVID-19 continues to be a global concern, we want you to know that the safety and health of our guests and employees are always our top priority.

In addition to CDC and health department’s guidelines, we are taking additional steps to ensure continued safety and quality of our products.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call at 908-

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 15, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

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Takeout

(908) 389-1888

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
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
Website
http://www.spicebazaarnj.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chef Abhishek
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
our Private Event Coordinator: (844) 909-2390

Location
39 Elm St, Westfield, NJ 07090
Neighborhood
Westfield
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Popular dishes

Keralan Fried Chicken
served with curry leaf mayonnaise
Spinach Chaat
Tamarind, sweet yoghurt, tomatoes, onions. vegan by request
Masala Dosa Croquettes
served on gun powder coconut chutney
Shrimp Balchao
sautéed in fiery red tangy, spicy, sweet sauce
Crispy Cauliflower
crispy golden brown, tossed in sweet garlic sauce
Lamb Lal Mas on Lacha Bread
shredded, smoky cumin and curry leaves
Stuffed Chicken Tikka Bao Buns
vegan by request
Truffle Lamb Keema Sliders
prepared in grounded masala spices
Hummus with Garlic Naan
Gluten-free by request
Eggplant Dip with Fig Naan
grilled roasted, served hot
Truffle and Goat Cheese Naan Flatbread

Three Course Tasting

Three Course Tasting
Pick one from each section, chef's choice dessert. Entire table must participate. Served with Naan Trio and Rice

Entrees

Served with rice family style. Please ask your server about meat substitution options

Naan Breads
To Dip in Entrée (made fresh to order)
Biggest Garlic Naan
butter | cheese | garlic | chili garlic naan | gluten free bread | onion | lacha layered | roti | chur chur naan
- Serves 2$12.00

Seafood

Cod Goan Fish Curry
tamarind base, sundried chilies
Shrimp Moilee
coconut milk, ginger and turmeric, served with lemon rice
Salmon Charcoaled Grilled in Clay Oven
marinated in yogurt and spices
Grilled Shrimp Tikka
skewed and cooked in clay oven

Meat

Traditional Butter Chicken – Whole Tandoori Cornish Hen
creamy tomato sauce
Mutton Curry
slow cooked in light onion, tomato gravy
Pork Ribs Tandoori
marinated in chilly mango, ginger and garlic
Lamb Kofta Korma
in light saffron and pickled sauce
Mutton Biryani Rice
meat is mixed with rice cooked in a sealed pan technique
Chicken Tikka Masala
char-grilled, fresh tomatoes and fenugreek
Lamb Vindaloo
in ground chilies, vinegar, potato, very spicy
Chicken Chettinad
coconut sauce, black pepper
Lamb Chops
Tandoori Grilled over Biryani Rice
Saffron Cream Malai Chicken
charcoaled grilled in clay oven
Ten Spice Chicken Seekh Kabab
keema skewered and grilled to perfection
Tandoori Chicken
whole tandoori cornish hen marinated and charred-in
Mixed Grilled Kebabs for Two
three choices, tasting portions

Vegetarian

Mushroom Truffle Khichidi
mung beans, rice, cumin tempering
Mixed Vegetable Korma
light cardamom and cream sauce
Cottage Cheese Homemade Makhani
char-grilled, fresh tomatoes and fenugreek
Malai Kofta Dumpling in Saffron Sauce
cashew cream, potatoes and cheese
Spinach Saag
Fresh tomatoes, garlic temper. Chickpeas | Cottage Cheese. Vegan by requst
Masala Cauliflower Alu
turmeric, ginger, garlic and onions
Pan Seared Okra Masala
onion, tomatoes, garlic, cumin
Chickpea Masala
cooked in thick gravy, onions, tomatoes
Vegetable Rice Biryani
mixed with rice cooked in a sealed pan technique
Yellow Tadka Lentils
fresh garlic and cumin seeds tempering
Creamy Dal Makhni Lentils
slow cooked overnight in cream

What 160 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

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

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Zina
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall3food5service1ambience3
The food was very good. Unfortunately the staff was not accommodating at all. We arrived promptly for our reservation. The host sat us at the table by the entrance door that was wide open. It was over 90 degrees outside. We asked if they could please move us closer inside or to close the door because it was very hot. They refused to do any of that even though there were several available tables further inside. They told us they were reserved. After we finished our meal, we noticed that a few of those tables were still available. We were miserably hot the entire time even though they said they turned up the AC. Unfortunately with the doors wide open, it didn’t help. Food was delicious.
DG
DebbieGT
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious take on nouveau Indian cuisine that still includes some much loved classic dishes. Enjoyed exploring new interpretations of Indian dishes and everything we ordered was delish. Well done !
ZP
ZackP
New York Area
25 reviews
vip
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
First we sat outside because we are avoiding indoor dining due to covid. The Service was excellent and the server was attentive to our table. They need a little decoration on the table or seating area outside to provide a better experience. The appetizers we ordered are the watermelon salad which is amazing, the cauliflower was good but our favorite was the chicken bao buns. We shared the mixed grill and we chose the three meats, chicken, salmon and lamb chops. The lamb chops were undercooked and had a weird texture. We ordered eggplant and it was whole pieces in a delicious sauce. We had a good experience and Delicious food overall. I will consider going back for a special occasion.
j
jeffreyf
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is creatively prepared and never disappoints
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and ambiance
P
Parv
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
overpriced food with fancy decor. Taste could have been better for the asking price. Table are small to have 2 food items and a very large garlic naan adjusted with the glasses of water.
NA
NicoleA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Phenomenal all around. The food was the best Indian I’ve had.
DJ
DeeJerz
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall2food3service2ambience2
Too expensive for what you get. Service could have been better - a bit inattentive and rude.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 6, 2022
overall1food1service3ambience4
Had heard a lot about this place but it turned out to be a disappointment. The presentation was great but the taste was a big let down. The seasoning was off on most dishes with no salt. The tacos on the ship tacos were too dry and likely stale. The crust of the kerelan chicken fry was burnt and was not seasoned well, and some of the seasoning still damp. Likely fried at the wrong temperature. The shrimp moilee was sweet as a dessert - definitely not how it is made. The lemon rice that came with it had no salt what so ever or any tang from the lemon. The butter chicken was also excessively sweet. The dessert was very ordinary as well.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 4, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience1
A group of servers were standing outside and talking loudly and passing comments on their guests. One of the servers, one with tattoo on his arms, had flour on his outfit and looked pretty dirty. He was making cat calls to folks across the street. He even abused one of the guests in the local language. The tables were dirty and the bathroom was stinky and the servers were generally behaving badly. The closing time per their website is 9:45 for Sunday but our server (one with glasses) said they closed by 9 and pestered us from 8:15 to put our entrees order. We came in at 8 and we’re just starting to work on our appetizers but he came 3 times in 10 mins. Finally we left w/o ordering as he started talking loudly about us to the other servers. Feel bad for the owners as they probably don’t know what is going on behind them.
F
Foodie
Atlantic City
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Indian food we have eaten in the area for a long time. Loved the tandoori chicken, saag paneer and more. Staff was very friendly will definitely go back and recommend!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall3food5service3ambience3
This was the second time we came here. The first was amazing. I made a reservation via there website through open table. When we got there our waiter from the first time saw us and remembered us which was nice. He had a big smile on his face and was very welcoming. The owner however, gave us a horrible table in the middle of the restaurant which was odd being that there were empty tables that were bigger all over. A different waiter came over and took our order. He was very nice. Other people started to come in and the owners treated them so much better. All two people just like us and we’re given tables along the sides. We informed our waiter that we didn’t appreciate the owner doing that. One of the owners came up to the table and questioned our satisfaction w the table. When we tried to explain she blamed it on open table and said they assigned the seat upon reservation. She walked away and I get a phone call from the restaurant asking if we were coming in for our reservation which was odd after I just told her she sat us in the middle in a small table that couldn’t hold our meals. How did open table reserve this table for me that you sat me at then your calling me to see if I’m coming.? Poor service on an owners behalf as you would think they would want happy customers. Aside from this interaction we did enjoy our food and the waiter service. I don’t know if we would return as the owners made us very uncomfortable and not welcomed.
R
Rash
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Good concept but food choices could be more .The noise level is pretty high and feels more like a family casual dining place but prices reflect otherwise.The wait staff is really good and goes the extra mile to make it a better experience for you .
RA
RavinA
New York Area
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience5
Service was terrible. Food was a 5/10. The paneer was so sour and the kofta norma was extremely sweet. Not worth the price
DG
DebdipG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, one of best Indian restaurants here in NJ. Will definitely go again and also recommend others.
SG
SoumyaG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was very tasty and different from other places. Service was excellent and would really recommend this restaurant to all my friends.
FL
FoodLover
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our second time at this amazing Indian restaurant. Everything about this place is awesome. Great staff, amazing food and ambiance.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was absolutely amazing. The service even better. We enjoyed our meal and our time here. Tikka Masala was perfect and the appetizers the same. We will definitely return. Our new spot for Indian food in a great cozy neighborhood. Thank You
AM
AnnM
New York Area
33 reviews
3.0
33 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Food was tasty but not spicy enough. If you go, be specific about your heat preference otherwise it will be low heat.
MR
MandeepR
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
Had received very good feedback about spice bazaar but did not find it at the same level. Ambience was OK, food was OK, Bit dark inside the hall. The neighboring area is good and chirpy . It's good one time but need to really think if I want to visit it again.
L
Lazy
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Food was good
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing Food and service as always!
D
Drapeaued
New York Area
84 reviews
vip
5.0
84 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Pleasant greeting, attractive room, friendly service, delicious food. This is one of the best. The naan is top notch, as are the tandoori dishes, and the other chicken and lamb mains. Delicious spinach chaat.
m
maddy34932
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food. Haven’t had such a good Indian food in long time.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Going to Spice Bazaar is an absolutely amazing experience… The food is incredible, the ambiance is perfect and the staff is outstanding. Everyone always has a smile on their face! Sanchit makes us feel like family… Spice Bazaar is, without a doubt, our favorite restaurant!
NJ
NJFoodie
New York Area
47 reviews
2.0
47 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall2food4service2ambience2
The food was excellent and not the standard Indian fare that you get at most restaurants. However, the noise level in the restaurant was so loud that you couldn't have a conversation with the people at your table. In addition, the service needs help. Our entrees were brought while we were still eating our appetizers. We were so rushed that we were out of the restaurant after eating dinner in less than one hour. AND there was no one waiting for a table. I will have to think twice about going back.
TC
ToriC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Portions were large. Accommodating to food allergies. Could taste the fresh herbs and spices in the food.
HL
HeatherL
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
The food was amazing! Everything we ordered was delicious. The overall ambience is very nice, although it's a little on the dark side, mood lighting but a bit extreme. Also the noise level is incredibly high. It was difficult to have a conversation without shouting when the restaurant was busy. The food quality was good that we will be back despite the very loud atmosphere.
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bpage
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great evening. Fantastic food and even better service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Savannah
21 reviews
vip
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Great food and service as always. We just felt a little rushed
M
Manisha
Miami
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Kanika & Simran great owners of this resturaunt , make it homely & very fine food. The delicious food & family atmosphere made it super special. You must go !!
MR
MikeR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious and staff were very attentive and kind. Will definitely be going back soon!
DA
DebraA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is my new favorite restaurant The food is delicious 🤤
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mothers Day Dinner! Was fantastic!
PJ
PrateekJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I went with mom for Mother’s Day. Classy place, ambience was good, food was delicious.
AW
AlanW
Atlantic City
31 reviews
vip
3.0
31 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience2
The food is very good but you’re kind of rushed the whole meal even though half the restaurant is empty. When reading the reviews before going they didn’t make sense to me but they were accurate.
F
Fatherof3
New York Area
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Thought it was really good for someone like who has never had Indian food before (like me). The menu was easy to understand and the spice level was clearly shown. We had the spinach Chaat as an appetizer and it was great, and the garlic Naan bread was also really good. Had the chicken Tika Masala for dinner, and it was good. They didn’t many desert options, and the one we had was ok. Overall, it was a good experience for our first time having Indian cuisine.
j
jeffreyf
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fabulous tasting food. Always pleasantly surprised with trying new dishes Plenty of gluten free options
A
Anonymous
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great ambience and incredible food. Definitely recommend to anyone who wants to take someone out on a date, for business, or with family/friends.
DA
DanielleA
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience4
I had eaten here before and returned because the food was decent and ambiance was nice previously. What a mistake ! They did not note on their menu that their chef changed and now EVERYTHING has nuts in it which I am allergic to. They wouldn’t make anything from scratch for me without nuts it was a disappointing disaster. They also rushed us from our table and the service was not friendly or helpful.

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 160 OpenTable diners.