Spice Affair

Our first time to an Indian Restaurant in Los Angeles - and it did not disappoint! Easy parking on street on Friday night and cherry on top - it was free. Promptly greeted and taken to our reserved using Open Table! Keeping up with Beverly Hills upscale status, Spice Affair has great ambience and seating plan. Navdeep was our server who was prompt, knew the menu well and recommended wisely. Service was fast and efficient. He not only made an effort to accommodate my request for Fried Papad. It was a test to see if they are willing to please their guests - 5* Appetizers: we ordered Soup, Paneer Tikka and Chicken Tikka. Soup was blend - lacked carrot and basil as mentioned on the menu. Plating for Panner and Chicken could be more elegant and visually appealing. Taste was good and was melt in the mouth! Main course: We ordered Kadhai Paneer and Malai Kofta. My take on Kadhai Panner is that it was nice however, a bit sour for my taste and tad bit spicy for my wife even when we requested Medium. My wife found Koftas to stale and gravy excellent, I begged to differ!!! (A few daring things I do lol) Dessert: Navdeep professionally did ask us if we wanted to see the dessert menu but we didn’t have any room left so politely declined. Decent choices as already having checked out in the beginning. Note: this place charges 20% gratuity for 4+ guests - a bit extra if I am being honest. We were 3 but we were still charged 20% which when I brought to his attention was promptly taken off! I would recommend please check your bills! Also slightly on the higher side - specially when we convert CAD to USD! Overall, yes it’s a good portions and great place to visit if in LA, Madhuri and Anupam Kher have also dinned here. My advice to management: keep up the good work, be more creative on plating and spice level to be adjusted!

Spice Affair is hands down the best Indian restaurant in Beverly Hills! From the moment you step inside, you're greeted with a warm atmosphere and beautifully designed interiors that set the perfect mood for an exquisite dining experience. The menu is a delightful journey through authentic Indian cuisine, with each dish bursting with flavor. I highly recommend the Butter Chicken and the Lamb Biryani - they're simply out of this world! The naan is freshly baked and pairs perfectly with every dish. Don't forget to try their signature cocktails; they re a refreshing twist on classic drinks! The service was impeccable; our server was knowledgeable and attentive without being intrusive. They were happy to make recommendations and ensured we had everything we needed. Whether you're a fan of Indian food or trying it for the first time, Spice Affair is a must-visit. I can't wait to return and explore more of their amazing dishes! Satish is the restaurant manager, what a humble nice guyyy, he makes you feel like you're sitting in a restaurant in India haha, so warm and so welcoming with a great smile representing Indian hospitality.

We dined at Spice Affair in Los Angeles with a party of four, hoping for an exceptional Indian cuisine experience. Unfortunately, the visit was a mixed bag. We started with the Dahi Kabab, which was underwhelming and lacked the expected flavor and creaminess. For the main course, we had Dal Makhani and Karahi Paneer. The Dal Makhani was just average, neither disappointing nor impressive. The Karahi Paneer fared better, offering balanced flavors and well-cooked paneer, making it a decent choice. The meal's highlight was the Gulab Jamun, which was deliciously sweet and spongy, providing a satisfying end to our dinner. However, the overall food quality did not justify the high prices. The restaurant is a bit overpriced for what it offers, especially considering the average quality of most dishes. The ambience at Spice Affair is good, with a touch of elegance that makes for a pleasant dining environment. However, it falls short of being truly up-market. Despite the mediocre food, the staff were excellent—prompt, polite, and attentive, enhancing our dining experience. In summary, the place offers a pleasant atmosphere and great service, but the food quality and high prices are disappointing. If you do visit, the Gulab Jamun is worth trying, but overall, the experience may not meet the expectations set by the pricing.

Spice Affair has set a new standard for Indian food in LA. I tried several dishes and they were all exceptional and delicious (my favorite was the butter chicken and lamb). The atmosphere is beautiful and comfortable, with attentive, knowledgeable and gracious service. I look forward to returning again soon!

Indian Flavor” As an avid fan of Indian cuisine, my recent visit to Spice Affair left me with mixed feelings. While the ambiance, location, and service were commendable, the food failed to meet the standards of authentic Indian flavors. Being familiar with the rich and diverse taste of Indian dishes, I found the offerings at Spice Affair lacking the genuine essence that defines true Indian cuisine. The flavors were subdued, and the spices seemed to miss the mark, leaving me with a sense of disappointment. Despite the positive aspects of the restaurant, I cannot wholeheartedly recommend it to fellow Indian food enthusiasts. The overall experience was overshadowed by the food’s inability to capture the true essence of authentic Indian culinary delights. Consider this review a word of caution for those seeking an authentic taste of India at Spice Affair.

Parking spot few available just ahead of restaurant, if lucky enough you will get it. The infrastructure is attractive and love the way present it. The food was good. Lil unique tastes but not similar to Indian taste but better than most of the restaurants out there. Definitely try biryani, I never compromise with biryani taste. It’s not the authentic taste, but still biryani was with mint tastes chutney. Expensive, but its location can be the answer why its is.

Amazing. Yeah, that was my reaction after having food there. Staff was really good and helped out my group to select items. Drinks are great. Specially, cocktails are super nice. Appetizers are really good. Just love “Coconut Cauliflower Bezule”. Food was great and it’s aroma didn’t allow me to take photos at very start and forced me to start having food ASAP. Manager/ Owner was friendly and happy to make your food experience better. Definitely recommend this place. Added to my list and will not miss to have food here in any of my next visits.

I had a great experience at this place. The food is delicious. This feels like one of the best indian restaurants in SoCal. The curries had a good unique taste like you get back home. Service was top notch. We tried the Dahi ke kabab, tangy, spice from inside and crispy from the outside. Lamb boti kebab was cooked to perfection and melting in your mouth main course was the Dhaba style chicken curry which has a thin dark color gravy and malai kofta both were exceptionally tasty. The garlic naan and tandoori roti were cooked as we had requested them to make it thin and crispy. highly recommend and will love to visit this place, though on the expensive side - it feels completely worth the money!