Tandoor Mastery
Our clay tandoor reaches 900°F — searing smoky char into meats and puffing naan in 90 seconds.
मसाला रूट · Est. 2011
Spice Route
Journey through Indian flavors
From Kerala's coastal curries to Punjab's tandoori treasures — every dish tells a story of region, ritual, and generations of spice craft.
Hand-ground masalas
900°F clay tandoor
Vegan & Jain options
हमारी परंपरा
Our culinary traditions
Three pillars of authentic Indian cooking, practiced daily in our kitchen.
Spice Blending
Hand-ground masalas each morning. Each blend balances heat, aromatics, and depth to the dish.
Fresh Ingredients
Cilantro, ginger, turmeric, and curry leaves sourced from trusted local growers, never dried.
मेनू
The Menu
Authentic recipes from every region of India — spice levels marked per dish.
Butter Chicken
Tandoor-roasted chicken in creamy tomato gravy, finished with dried fenugreek and cream.
Medium
$18
Lamb Rogan Josh
Kashmiri slow-braised lamb in yogurt, fennel, and Kashmiri chili. Deeply aromatic.
Hot
$22
Palak Paneer
House-made paneer in silky spinach gravy tempered with cumin and garam masala.
Mild
$16
Most dishes can be made vegan or Jain-style — please ask your server. 18% gratuity on parties of 6+.
The Experience
Spice Route, in three words
Authentic Recipes
Generations-old recipes from our chef's home kitchen in Lucknow.
Premium Spices
Hand-selected from spice markets in Kerala, Rajasthan, and Kashmir.
Made with Care
Every dish built to order — never pre-made, never rushed.
मेहमान की बातें
Guest stories
"Finally found authentic Indian food! The tandoori chicken tastes like what I eat at home in Delhi. The butter chicken is the real deal."
RK
Rajesh Kumar
Delhi-born
"The spice blending is phenomenal. Each curry had perfect balance of heat and flavor. The lamb rogan josh is unreal — we'll be back."
EW
Emma Wilson
First-time guest
"Best biryani outside of India. The naan is fresh and crispy, the curries are aromatic. The lamb biryani alone is worth the trip."
MS
Marco Santos
Biryani devotee
पधारिए
Embark on your spice journey
Open Tuesday through Sunday, dinner from 5 PM. Lunch buffet Saturday and Sunday, 12–3 PM.
Spice Route
- 456 Spice Lane, Jackson Heights, Queens, NY 11372
- (718) 555-0123
- Tue–Thu 5–10 PM · Fri–Sat 5–11 PM · Sun buffet 12–3 PM & dinner 5–9 PM · Closed Monday
- namaste@spiceroute.com