Before Golden Peacock came along, Indian Spice used to carry the reputation of being THE BEST Indian restaurant in Macau, and my lunch there did nothing to contradict that.
I went with Mu Yi and we tried three different types of curry, along with some prawns and chicken vindaloo.
I’m by no means an expert on Indian cuisine, but we both loved what we had, especially the Prawns Bhuna (Prawns with Onions, Tomatoes and Spices) and the Lamb Vandal (Spicy Lamb Curry). Not only was everything exceptionally fresh and tasty but also very filling.
Most of the food on Indian Spice’s menu is either rice, vegetarian, seafood, lamb or chicken. The chef hails from Patel Nagar, Delhi, so all of it is sure to be authentic Northern Indian food. My friend from Bombay also told me what you get there is the real deal, from scent to aroma, texture to taste, it’s all done the right way.
Prices are also extremely reasonable, with most selections $60 to $120, so a lunch or dinner for two won’t run more than $500 or $600.
Located near MGM Macau, I think anyone who is a fan of genuine Indian food will like Indian Spice.
**UPDATE**
A return visit to Indian Spice in February 2020 has me higher on the restaurant than ever before. I’ve ratcheted it up to 4.5 stars now, mostly on the back of two dishes: Chicken Samosa ($75) and Coconut Prawns Curry ($140).
Chicken Samosa is the kind of starter that I automatically order whenever I see it, and it should definitely be more well known around the world.
Soft yet crisp, it’s a beautiful balance between the harder shell and soft mushy chicken, each bite just brimming with taste and texture.
The Coconut Prawn Curry is on that same level too, a silky smooth dish that adds just a touch of spice, but not enough to completely overwhelm the seafood elements.
When paired with the Jeera rice, it enters another stratosphere, and might just be approaching must order status.
The Fish Tikka ($105) is a little expensive for what you get, and I’m not sure that I’d order it again. Don’t get me wrong, it was prepared excellently, to the point where the fish just melts and dissolves in the mouth, but I was looking for something with a bit more kick.
Perhaps a bit more lemon or seasonings would have helped out a great deal, just to bring more life to the party. Still though the dish was pure, balanced, and true, and I’d give it 3.5 out of 5 overall.
Indian Spice remains the best Indian restaurant on the old Peninsula, and I don’t think it’s particularly close anymore. Go there without hesitation for some mind blowing curries and samosa, and spend $200 to $300 per person while doing so.
