The Spice Route is a distinguished South East Asian restaurant in Connaught Place, New Delhi, set within The Imperial on Janpath Lane and known for delivering an experience that is as memorable as it is refined.
Housed in a luxury hotel and beautifully decorated with art from across the region, the restaurant offers an atmosphere that feels both culturally rich and effortlessly elegant. Whether guests are planning a relaxed lunch, a romantic dinner, or a quiet solo meal, The Spice Route creates the kind of setting where every visit feels special.
Its reputation is reinforced by a strong 4.50 out of 5 rating from 646 reviews, reflecting consistent appreciation for both the quality of the food and the overall dining experience.
What makes The Spice Route especially compelling is the way it combines exceptional cuisine with thoughtful service and flexibility. Guests can enjoy dine-in meals with table service, outdoor seating, and a bar on site, or choose convenient options such as takeaway, delivery, no-contact delivery, and drive-through.
The menu and beverage selection are equally inviting, with highlights including a great beer selection, great coffee, great dessert, great tea selection, and a great wine list.
Diners can also look forward to alcohol, cocktails, coffee, happy-hour drinks, happy-hour food, late-night food, and even all-you-can-eat offerings, making it a destination suited to both leisurely meals and lively gatherings.
Known especially for lunch, dinner, dessert, and seating, the restaurant brings together quality, variety, and atmosphere in a way that appeals to guests seeking something beyond the ordinary.
The Spice Route is also designed with comfort and accessibility in mind, ensuring a welcoming experience for a wide range of guests. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet facilities make it easier for everyone to enjoy the restaurant with confidence and ease.
Practical details such as accepted reservations, including recommended lunch and dinner reservations, help ensure a smooth and well-planned visit, while payment options like credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments add convenience.
With its blend of historic charm, quiet sophistication, cozy intimacy, and upmarket style, The Spice Route stands out as a destination for those who value atmosphere as much as taste.
It is a place where beautiful surroundings, attentive hospitality, and thoughtfully prepared South East Asian cuisine come together to create a dining experience that feels polished, welcoming, and worth returning to again and again.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at The Spice Route
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Green & Ripe Mangoes, Charred Green Beans, Cashews Candied Ginger Vinaigrette
Caramelized Pomelo, Signature Vegetarian Tempeh Bacon Sesame Vinaigrette
Asian Pickles, Glass Noodles, Tangy Javanese Rujak Sauce
Wild Mushroom Pate, Banh Mi Baguette Toasts
Vietnamese Yellow Mung Bean Cakes, Chive Oil Nuoc Mam Sauce
House-Made Mushroom Noodles, Vegetable Bolognese Chili Crumbs
Hand Cut Rice Noodles, Vietnamese Mint, Chili Tamarind Dressing
Barrel-aged Vegetable Sauce, Roasted Sesame
Cabbage, Portobello, Carrot, Onion, Sweet & Sour Sauce
Sweet Soya & Chili Sambal Sauce
Crushed Avocado, Home-made Seaweed Crackers Ginger & Soy Mayo
Coriander Sauce, Cumin & Lime Yoghurt, Burned Chili Tomato
Rice Lontong, Chili Soya Sambal
Chicken Satay, Pickled Vegetables, Sumatran Peanut Sauce
Coriander, Cumin, Lime Raita
Filo Wrapped Prawns, Green Sambal Coconut Dip, Chili Lime Sauce
Herbal Broth, Rice Noodles, Mixed Vegetables
Spicy Hot & Sour Clear Broth, Prawns
Coconut Cream, Thai Chicken Broth, Chicken, Coriander
Shredded Hoisin Roasted Duck, Truffle Mayo
White & Black Sesame Crust, Asian Slaw
Rice Net Wrapper, Curry Leaf, Chili Lime Sauce
Rice Net Wrapper, Curry Leaf, Chili Lime Sauce
Rock Salt, Lime
Morel, Shiitake & Portobello in Flaky Pastry, Truffle Mushroom Mayo
Yellow Vegetable Curry, Fried Basil
Bok Choy, Broccoli, Water Chestnuts, Crispy Fried Lotus, Garlic
Long Beans, Asparagus, Burnt Avocado, Kashmiri Morels Silky Wild Mushroom Tofu, Spiced Chickpea Miso
Grated White Radish, Ginger Sauce
Pickled Cucumber, Sesame Seeds
Tom Yum Broth, Coriander, Carrot, White Radish
Kerala Masala, Curry Leaves
Stir-fried Jumbo Prawns, Peppercorns, Cilantro
Coconut Cream, Curry Leaves, Tamarind
Spiced Coconut Milk Marinated Chicken, Charred Long Beans Pickled Red Onion Salad
Slow Cooked Belgium Pork Ribs, Chili Crumbs, Scallions Spicy Sesame Sauce
Scented Tomato Papaya Salsa
Slow Cooked New Zealand Lamb Shank on the Bone Rendang Style, Spiced Coconut Gravy
Toasted Sundried Coconut, Green Beans Salad
Fragrant Kerala Style Chicken Curry
Aromatic Flavored Mutton Masala Curry
Garden Vegetables, Light Coconut & Curry Leaves Gravy
Red Coconut Curry, Sweet Potato Fritters, Baby Carrot, Snow Peas, Crushed Peanuts
Broccoli, Carrots, Okra, Eggplant, Celeriac
Hand-cut Egg Noodles, Minced Chili Chicken Dan Dan Peanuts, Bok Choy
Shimeji, Oyster, Portobello, Chili Sambal
Hear from our valued guests
Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star rating! …
We are a couple from USA, aged 28 & 36. I booked a table here for our first night in India and requested a romantic table. We walked to the Imperial Hotel from our hotel in Connaught Place and were immediately impressed with the beautiful landscaping and impeccable hospitality of the well dressed guards and hotel staff. The restaurant is absolutely gorgeous, complete with an excellent ambiance, food and story behind every little detail! Ask for a tour of the different spaces in the restaurant and prepared to be wowed. The cuisine is more pan-asian than Indian so we opted for some dishes that we’ve never had before like the Kerala Prawns along with some old favorites like an excellent Thai Papaya Salad. The service is impeccable yet friendly with a full staff willing to go out of their way to make your night special. As it was our first night in India, the 2x 9% taxes on food and the 20% additional tax on alcohol was a bit of a shock but just part of dining out in Delhi. We highly recommend stopping after dinner for a nightcap at the bar, 1911, which also has cool history and decor. These are both in the first floor of a beautiful restored historic hotel. An incredibly romantic and memorable introduction to India for the both of us.
The service here was very good, you are always attended by at least two staffs. The decor however was over the top, too much to handle. I felt like everything has been put up into this one place, however, this is my personal opinion. There are people who would love this. I found the restaurant expensive.
Amazing experience. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Had visited them for my wife's birthday and had made a few requests which were followed wonderfully well.
The food was amazing, I never imagined that I would like coconut based soup but I fell in love with it.
A wonderful dining experience, the restaurant is located inside the Imperial hotel, delicious Thai food and stunning antique and authentic decorations representing the journey of life. You get the dining area passing trough 16th century pillars which represent the beginning of our journey, the space between the pillars is for one person to remind us that we come alone in this world .. there is family area, love, fortune.. and end of our days where our ancestors are looking and waiting for us.
Wonderful food, magical ambience, and an experience well worth the splurge. The Spice Route at The Imperial is unforgettable.
A great experience as always. Interiors are overwhelming - you can keep admiring them.
Were staying at the hotel and decided to have dinner there one night. Food was excellent. Decor is so beautiful, got no word to describe it. Staff is the best. When a nice lady offered us to choose between two tables, I said I'd let "birthday girl", aka my mother, choose which one she prefered. When time for dessert came, we were suprised with a birthday cake! So thoughtful.
Just an amazing experience. Better than a 5 star rating. The decor is mind blowing. The detailing is the best I have seen ever in a restaurant anywhere in the world.
Common questions about The Spice Route
The Spice Route is located at The Imperial, Janpath Lane, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110001.
You can reach The Spice Route by calling 011 4111 6605.
The Spice Route has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 646 customer reviews.
The Spice Route features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
The Spice Route features the following service options: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Drive-through, Takeaway, Dine-in.
The Spice Route features the following highlights: Great beer selection, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection, Great wine list.
The Spice Route features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
The Spice Route features the following offerings: Alcohol, All you can eat, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Late-night food, Private dining room, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine, Cuisine.
The Spice Route features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
The Spice Route features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom.
The Spice Route features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Historic, Quiet, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket.
The Spice Route features the following crowd: Groups, Tourists, University students.
The Spice Route features the following planning: Lunch reservations recommended, Reservations required, Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations.
The Spice Route features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
The Spice Route features the following children: Good for kids, Good for kids birthday, Has changing table(s), High chairs.
The Spice Route features the following parking: Free parking lot, Plenty of parking, Valet parking.
Business Features
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