Owner Kal Pent opened the original outpost of Spice Room in a strip mall in the Highland neighborhood in 2017. Since then, it’s expanded twice, adding a location in the former Steuben’s in Arvada and another in the former Annie’s Cafe in the Bluebird district, which is three times larger than the OG spot. We’re […]
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Chef Dave Hadley launched Samosa Shop in September 2020 and has been popping up at various farmers’ markets ever since, gaining a following for his modern spin on Indian classics, including creative samosas. In December 2023, he opened up inside downtown’s Honor Farm, and now, in addition to samosas, he serves such dishes as the […]
This is the second Denver outpost of Gaia Masala & Burger, a fast-casual restaurant offering straight-up Indian dishes, a smattering of Mediterranean entrees like falafel and shawarma, and a handful of burgers. But dig deeper into the menu and you’ll find the really exciting stuff : neon-orange tikka masala cheesesteaks (made with beef at the […]
A fast-casual restaurant that started in Boulder and now has two Denver outposts, Gaia Masala is a savior for anyone seeking late-night eats. It offers straight-up Indian dishes, a smattering of Mediterranean entrees like falafel and shawarma, and a handful of burgers. But dig deeper into the menu and you’ll find the really exciting stuff: […]
While chef Charles Mani doesn’t claim to make the “traditional” Indian fare with which most Colorado diners are familiar, plenty of items on the menu at the three-year-old Urban Village Grill speak to the classic recipes. But thanks to Mani, the butter chicken, 24-hour dal and coconut curry come with a French culinary twist, too. […]
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Many Americans are stuck in a rut when it comes to Indian food, and if chicken tikka masala and saag paneer are as adventurous as you want to get, Tikka & Grill’s takes are exemplary, full of fragrant spices and depth. But you can also dig further into Indian – and Nepali – cuisine at […]
The original outpost of Spice Room is located in a strip mall in the Highland neighborhood; since its opening it has spawned two other locations in the metro area. All three offer Indian dishes with a hearty hit of heat and rich, creamy sauces. Try the lamb rogan josh with garlic naan or chicken tikka […]
Serene Cuisine’s drab University Boulevard facade belies the cute interior brimming with elaborate tile work and bright-orange touches. The lengthy menu includes the standard proteins – chicken, shrimp, lamb, daal – in familiar offerings like korma, vindaloo and tikka masala, but with some more unusual choices like crab and goat, as well.
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Don’t be fooled by the name: There’s much more than just biryani at this Tech Center restaurant. Guests are greeted by a powerful blast of spices as they enter, foretelling good things that await inside the pumpkin-and-gray dining room. That room is crowded (especially on weekends): Families with chubby toddlers and mothers wearing jewel-toned saris, […]