I am a lover of Indian food. This place was delicious. I am vegan so I had the channa masala and vegetable pakora. Both dishes were extremely flavorful. My family members had the buffet which was $10.99 and they also enjoyed their food. After we finished our meal, the waiter was so kind to bring out small ramekins of rice pudding. My family enjoyed that. I'm from Florida, but the next time I'm here to visit, I will consider coming back!! read more

I am in awe of the negative review of this place. They obviously didn't get Chicken Tikamassala, Palak Paneer, or the infamous DRUMS OF HEAVEN. Maybe it's not the most aesthetically appealing restaurant, but the beauty is in the food. Far from bland, in fact, packed with deliciousness, Spice Avenue is some of the best Indian food I've ever eaten. Make sure to order the Drums of Heaven and some Garlic Naan (bread) with your meal. If you are grossed out by the restaurant then you are a wus, but it's good for take out as well. read more

I am a huge fan of Spice Avenue. When I first discovered the place, more than half of the space was filled with Indian grocery items. They have slowly gotten rid of the grocery store, and converted into a restaurant only. The food here is as fresh as any Asian food you will find in Jackson. The Tandoori dishes arrive at your table still sizzling...filling the air with aromatic smoke and steam. Their lunch specials are amazing. The service is impeccable, but sometimes a little slow. If you like Indian food, this is the place for you. [c] read more

I can't believe I have not rated spice avenue yet. They have an excellent Lunch Buffet. There are a couple things keeping them from a five star review here: 1) Not really that spicy. I get it, it is a lunch buffet, they have to appeal to the masses and the masses can't handle it. It would be nice to have something that was more of a challenge. Try their dinner menu for a higher heat level. 2) Same dishes. Lunch is the same set dishes. They're excellent, no doubt, but they don't change. Two types of rice, paneer, chickpeas, lamb and chicken. Quality is excellent, flavors are so so good. Get the lunch buffet to sample, but try dinner for some spice. read more

While I'm a long time diner at what is now called Ruchi Indian, and while both are run by Indian families, I'd have to say Spice Avenue is more flavorful and authentic. They lose a star for not having a lunch buffet though. read more

We were planning on doing carry-out on New Year's Eve. I called in advance to confirm their hours. They were closed between lunch and dinner so I left a voicemail. *The guy called me back immediately* to tell me they were open at 5pm as scheduled but would likely close early for the holiday. I told him our plans for the evening and he assured me that they would be open when we were ready to pick up our food. Everything went off without a hitch. I love that he called me back during off hours! And the food was delicious as usual! Another note for the future: even though "medium spicy" sounds like it wouldn't be hot, stick with the "mild spicy" for most dishes. read more

I found this as I was out of town for work. I was looking for different foods and decided to try this as lunch buffet. The buffet is not overly big but choices are great. All the food was hot, service was great. Very nice atmosphere and great food. Will be back. read more

One of the two best ethnic restaurants in Jackson (the other is Aladdin on Lakeland Dr.). Don't let the bait shop look of the exterior deter you (the inside has been renovated since they opened) Spice Avenue has consistently good curries and several out of this world tandoori dishes (lamb Sikh kabob is a spicy standout). I've been a dozen or so times and never had a bad meal. The drums of heaven are a must if you are ordering appetizers and of course piping hot naan straight from the oven. The only negative experience I've had is when the wait staff all but pushed our party out the door the moment it turned 10 PM. But the food is so good I'm willing to overlook this annoyance. read more

Great samosas, good butter chicken. better than ruchi indian This place used to be a hole in the wall and now they made it kind of pretty-ish and very clean for a strip mall restaurant, but unfortunately the prices have gone up with the decor. the food is not as good as it used to be but i still like it. you'll end up spending bw 10-15 dollars/pp when you leave try the mango lassis read more

I believe Spice Avenue has gone through a change in chef a few times, and it doesn't taste the same or as good as it did when I first started eating here. Maybe around 2018, I noticed an inconsistency in taste and quality. Nowadays, it's consistent, but the recipes look and taste nothing like they did when I ate here in 2015-2016. There have been 2-3 new Indian restaurants that have opened in the area and I prefer them all over Spice Avenue now. read more

Want to feel like you've eaten at an Indian restaurant at an airport...where you pay 5 times more for a small portion of food? This is the place for you! I've been to this restaurant 3 times now, and every time I leave thinking..."why did I go here...I vowed not to come back???" I always leave feeling cheated. I will eat at expensive restaurants. Spending a decent amount of money on an experience is not uncommon for me. With that said; the experience at Spice Avenue is not fancy. It actually feels a little dingy....nestled next to a fan store with bars on the window. The service is pretty good...although the folks poring water and changing plates aren't dressed particularly nice. If you want service and don't mind paying for it, try it out. The food is not bad, just your typical Indian fare....nothing special. read more

Ate here last Friday and was again impressed. The decor is not too fancy but all seems clean and the food is absolutely top notch. Last week I had goat Bryant and it was GR8! My husband LOVES the hickey tikka masala and our friend Jeannie got the goat curry. Even our non ethnic friend Ruthliked the pander cheese wrap! Wat can I say? Wen we r in the area, this is where we come. And that's hard for me cause I LOVE Keiffers & Walkers! read more

Disappointed , the food was super poor ,guantity,and serving was super bad , waste of time money and sick full experience ,the food we get was water all over in my plate ,never go again super bad food . read more

Hubby and I are fans of Indian food. We were visiting my SIL and BIL for the Thanksgiving week and had my Mom along. And we had their 3 year old daughter, our niece, along for the lunch brunch too. Enough background info. Our BIL thought we'd like this place. The food was authentic. Naan was served, freshly made and hot, at each table. Even Mom liked the rice and several of the dishes. The spicy food didn't bother her at all. My favorite, chicken tikka masala and raita, were available, so I was happy. Hubby tried most of dishes offered and enjoyed them. Our BIL was right, we liked this restaurant a lot. read more

Indian food can be a hit or miss, but this place is a hit. It has a great buffet, with an eclectic mix of Indian food. The chicken tikka, butter chicken, and goat curry are just some of my favorites. The naan is always hot and fresh and they are give for free during the buffet. The samosas are crispy and the aloo mix within it is very good. I highly recommend this place for authentic Indian food, much better than Ruchi to me. read more

The lunch buffet was very good. Not a ridiculous number of choices, but everything available was very well done. The also made sure that new batches were brought out quickly and that everything was kept fresh. I tried every dish they had on the buffet and wasn't disappointed in a single one. The service we received wasn't exactly stellar, but in fairness it was very busy. read more

This was my first time at Spice Avenue and definitely was not disappointed. We went during lunch and the buffet was awesome. The chicken tikka and butter chicken were well seasoned and delicious when paired with the warm naan. Some dishes were lukewarm but new batches are brought out frequently. The outside looks a little grim but it does not reflect inside. The restaurant is clean and well run. Our water glasses were never empty and the servers are very accommodating. Spice avenue is now my favorite place to get Indian food in the Jackson area. read more

We went to Spice Avenue for lunch as we heard about the buffet. The food was medium spicy, which is normal for a buffet. The mutton was very good and so was the fish biryani, the naan's were the showstopper. There was a good selection of vegetarian and non vegetarian food so there would be something for everyone. What was exceptional was the service, the staff was attentive and prompt. My daughter was just talking to us about wanting a cloth napkin as the only ones there were were the paper ones, and a couple seconds later the waiter brought her a cloth napkin, we didn't even have to ask. They took really good care of us and made us feel very special! I recommend checking this place out. read more

Have been ordering takeout due to COVID-19. Great customer service. Food is delicious and is piping hot ( just the way I like it). They pack is so well...absolutely no spillage. read more

Used to go to their lunch Buffett before COVID and enjoyed the meal. Now the buffet is no more. In its place, they have a lunch special of three different entrees. I forgot the price, but I believe it was reasonable. I was stuffed when I left. The bread is addictive. read more

Addicted. I rarely eat at spice avenue for dinner, but the lunch buffet has my perennial favorites, as well as a few dishes that change to keep you on your toes. If you have never eaten Indian this is a great place to try it out. The buffet has a great description of each dish. I recommend the Garlic Naan! read more

This place came recommended and I can see why. The food was really good, served quickly, hot, and with a friendly staff. I was a little skeptical because I don't eat Indian food much at all. But there were plenty of items on the dinner menu to choose from and I actually had a tough decision to make. I ended up with a red, tangy sauce chicken dish that was really good. read more

This is by far one of the best restaurants! We love Indian food! The staff, the food, the overall service is exceptional!! You never have to worry about your glass being half full or half empty. The lunch buffet is always top notch, lots of choices! Authentic Indian food! Dinner is one of my favorite meals to have at Spice Avenue! The food, by far, is the best I have ever had! We have had Indian in California, Tennessee, Kentucky, Texas, and Florida. This beats every one of those places! The outward appearance is not all that great. Just give it a try and you will not be disappointed! read more

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Great place food was excellent, a little pricey I would definitely return and take advantage of the lunch buffet, I think $$$ should be updated for the dinner menu read more

Great food and service Out of all India restaurant Spice Avenue has more authentic India food.I have been there many times with friends and family and the Quality and service has been consistently superior. Been to other Indian restaurant in area but non of them come any closer to Spice Avenue. Price is comparable to any higher end Italian restaurant. read more

Our favorite restaurant in Jackson. I highly suggest the goan curry and the tandoori fish. Get the naan bread & be careful with the red sauce they bring out at the beginning....its great, but REALLY HOT. read more

Spice Avenue - Indian Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

Food was delicious and not too spicy.I liked how fresh the food is. The chef is a nice man and he made sure that our experience went great. Will definitely go back when time permits. read more

Hands down the best service in Jackson maybe anywhere that I've experienced. The food is amazing and the staff is so kind! Always a great experience, even during this crazy time and just getting a to-go order. read more

We love the food plus their service is quick compare to Ruchi India. Ruchi India lost us a customer because of their slow service. One star less because lunch buffet is little expensive. read more

I love this place staff is wonderful and the food is legit...... the tandoori chicken is the bees knees

Sweet Indian food that is without flavor. I love Rucchi and I want to like this place but their buffet is not nearly as good. Every thing I have ever had from here is sweet and without any seasoning. The plain decor is fine and I do like the glasses they serve water in. The music is usually loud and distracting. Food is boring to average. read more

The Chicken Tikka was superb. I ordered medium heat and it was just enough spice for me. The staff was friendly and prompt. The service was fast. The waiter even explained all the dishes to us in detail and made suggestions. read more

i too, am appalled at the one star comment! and why does every ethnic restaurant "have" to be a buffet? can we not enjoy a sit down experience as well? anyways...on to the review... i like to go here with my boyfriend and we always get the dinner special. you get your choice of 2 meat or veggie entrees (comes in small bowls...i love the lamb curry and he likes the chicken vindaloo) and it comes on this big silver tray with an assortment of side dishes including rice, the vegetable of the day, lentils, chickpea salad, and rice pudding. it also comes with naan and the yellow lentil cracker/chip thing...i always forget what that word is! but it is delicious. and the naan is SOOO yummy!!! and yes, the eating area is in the middle of a grocery-type environment, but in my opinion it just adds to the charm. the waiters are also very helpful if you have questions about the food itself. also, they ask you how spicy you want everything, and whether or not you want bones in your meat. (i guess some people are picky like that.) but i think without the bones it's a dollar or 2 extra. UPDATE: just went there tonight and they have completely changed the decor! no more grocery store environment...very swanky! read more

Being Indian, I avoid eating Indian food in restaurants as I prefer home cooked Indian food. But being a traveling consultant, my spice cravings take over at times. During one of my cravings, I visited Spice Avenue for dinner. This is your average Americanized Indian restaurant. Nothing great but not too bad either. One of my suggestions would be to try their tandoori chicken. It is very well seasoned and grilled. read more

The first time I visited this restaurant it was awful, but I went a second time and had a fantastic meal! My significant other and many friends visit this restaurant often, and I recommend: Onion Bhajis, Vegetable Pakoras, Butter Chicken, and Goat Curry. The combo plates, either veggie or meat, are a great deal b/c they come with rice, daal, chickpea salad, and galub jamun in addition to 2 dishes, either meat or veggie or one of each. Attentive, friendly service and delicious food. read more

This place is solid. I am a little discouraged by the other reviews, I lived in NYC right near Curry Row and this place is up there with them. In my experience of Indian restaurants this place is much better than what you find in most cities Jackson's size. I have gotten take out, dined in and had the buffet all are great. My favorite dishes include the Cholley Bhatura, vegetable Biryani, Tikka Masala wrap and drums of heaven. Another note, if you go in on Friday or Saturday night you will find the place full of Indian families from all over the state eating here. read more

Teeth or no teeth, this is your place! The lunch buffet is not that consistent in quality, but it ranges from above average to pretty bolly-fantastic. There are lot of spices (ahem) however it's not spicy. Service is great, and the entertainment on the television can be Bollywood music videos or scenic flyovers of India. Don't miss the lighting fixtures with the wheat motif, and the extra large utensils on the wall by the buffet. The items on the dinner menu are also well done. Because a large part of the dishes are curries, it's the place to go with any issues with dentition. Bring em young, bring em old! read more

If you are craving Indian food it's a good place to go but check your bill. I have gone twice and hound extra "entrees" charged that were not ordered. The paneer had a hint of burnt taste but the vandaloo was very flavorful. Careful with the lamb dishes and I found mine to have an abundance of bone fragments and not much meet. A tad overpriced but that's the cost of being the only Indian dining places in the area read more

The BEST Indian food I have EVER had. HANDS DOWN! It beats Indian food in Chicago, DC, SF, etcetera, etcetera. The naan is great too!

My favorite restaurant in Jackson. If you love spicy food with well cooked rice and meat, this is your place.