Subscribe to RSSI genuinely envy people who live in the hip neighborhoods surrounding Beverly Hills due to their easy access for dining in some of the most interesting and authentic close to home destinations. I am always willing to drive a long distance for an amazing meal, but think it would be so nice to just walk to them.
Spice Affair Beverly Hills Entrance
My recent foodie journey to discover world flavors took me to a magical Indian respite named Spice Affair on La Cienega Boulevard at Beverly Hills, on the former site of Gaylords of India, where the talented owners have designed a chic new dining venue with an ambiance that is elegant, yet entirely comfortable. The dining room overflows with warm colors, wistful fabrics, tasteful art and glimering candles. The bar at the right upon entering is a popular gathering place for pre-dinner cocktails, and live music performances on weekends, offering patrons the perfect touch for a memorable evening.
Co-Owners Puneet Chandak & Sonia Batra
Spice Affair has created a restaurant with sophisticated ambiance, and also has beautiful rooms for large company or family gathering and banquets. The authentic flavors and tastes are so spot on, and will excite any real Indian food lover. Surely, after a meal at this Indian beautiful destination you may be dreaming about riding an elephant through the streets of Mumbi.
Indian Heat Margarita, Mumbi Mule, Angelica Cocktail
The bar mixologist Jeremiah Caleb has created a very original cocktail menu, including one called Angelina after his wife. These sensational sips provide healthy, exciting, innovative cocktails, and the recipes are guarded secrets of Spice Affair. A few we sampled included Mumbi Mule, Coconut Lustre, and Indian Heat Margarita. Appetizers can be enjoyed at the bar with these light and lovely liquid starters. The wine and beer list at Spice Affair has been designed to pair perfectly with their menu items.
Spice Affair Butter Chicken
Dinner here is so challenging due to the numerous outstanding menu items. From starters to main courses, salads, soups and divine desserts it’s really a different food preparation and presentation than I have experienced. Spice Affair’s Butter Chicken melts in your mouth and will bring you back to Spice Affair for more. The mushroom capuccino and tomato with carrot shorba soups are outstanding as well.
Mushroon Cappiccino & Tomato Carrot Soup
Appetizers include Northie Lamb Bliss, Spinach veiled with Pine Nuts and Fresh Cheese, Chickpea and Caramelized Walnut patties, Black Pepper Shrimp South Indian Style, Salmon with extra virgin olive oil, Duck and Date Mélange on crisp Papdi bread, Indian Spiced Lamb and Flash Grilled Sea Bass with turmeric, an unforgettable preparation and presentation of sea bass. Their chef uses tandoor ovens and grills to prepare many items, which are served with several varieties of delicious naan. The side dishes inlcluding dum dum & wah wah mushrooms, and salads are fresh and unique, and the desserts are sexy to look at and sweet to savor along with a lovely cup of chai tea for a sinful finish to a perfect Indian inspired evening. Visit: www.Spice-Affair.com.
SPICE AFFAIR
50 N La Cienega Boulevard. Suite 120.
Beverly Hills, California 90211.
t: (310) 400-6800
e: info@spice-affair.com
Private Events Contact: events@spice-affair.com
OPERATING HOURS
Lunch: Monday – Friday 11:30AM to 2:30PM
Dinner: Sunday – Thursday 5PM to 10PM
Dinner: Friday, Saturday 5PM to 11PM
Buffet Brunch: Saturday, Sunday 11:30AM to 3PM
Happy Hour: 4:30PM to 7PM Everyday
By Bonnie Carroll
