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Spice and Grill: Indian Nepalese Kitchen & Bar

63-35 39th Ave, Woodside, NY 11377
$$$
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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Spice and Grill: Indian Nepalese Kitchen & Bar 8.3
Woodside
Vibes: Group Dining Gatherings Comfort Food Classics Business Lunch Power Players Hidden Gems Heaven
A broad, crowd-ready Indian-Nepalese menu that works best when you order with a plan: one tandoor centerpiece plus one biryani or curry anchor. The kitchen’s strengths show up in smoky grilled proteins and hearty rice dishes that hold up well for takeout or a low-drama sit-down.
Must-Try Dishes: Chicken tikka, Goat biryani, Garlic naan
Scores:
Value: 7.7 Service: 8 Consistency: 8.4 Food Quality: 8.7 Atmosphere: 6.6 Cultural Relevance: 7.9
What makes it special: Tandoor-forward Indian-Nepalese cooking with biryani depth in Woodside.
Who should go: Groups craving tandoori and biryani
When to visit: Weeknight dinner or lunch specials
What to order: Chicken tikka, goat biryani, garlic naan
Insider tip: Build the meal around one tandoor item and one rice/curry—skip extra lanes.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Metered street parking along 39th Ave and nearby side streets; availability is reasonable before 7pm and tighter later in the evening.
Dress code: Casual to smart-casual—jeans and sweaters are fine; business-casual works well for lunch meetings.
Noise level: Moderate—lively enough for groups but still easy to hold a conversation at the table.
Weekend wait: 20–40 minutes during peak hours without a reservation
Weekday lunch: Little to no wait outside the noon rush
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes—strong vegetarian coverage including paneer dishes, lentils, and vegetable curries.
Vegan options: Limited but workable—several vegetable curries and dal can be prepared vegan if requested.
Gluten-free options: Partially—many curries and tandoori proteins are naturally gluten-free; naan and some appetizers are not.
Best For
Better for: Group-friendly Indian-Nepalese meals with dependable tandoor and biryani execution that holds up for sharing or takeout.
Skip if: You’re looking for fine-dining Indian, hyper-regional specialties, or a quiet, romantic atmosphere—this is more practical than polished.