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    Spice Route

    4.7 (16 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    Joe F.

    Umesh and his crew are working hard to iron out the kinks during their soft opening of this Indian cuisine meets fancy diner vibe restaurant. We were warmly greeted and treated like honored guests as we scanned the menu of many time-honored Indian dishes. He was kind to offer some suggestive help- but this wasn't our first foray into Indian food so we got to ordering. The starter of vegetable Samosa was very nice and the homemade sauces were very good. The Lamb Rogan Josh was tender, a good light heat with deep flavor and the vegetable Korma was aromatic and yummy; the Garlic Naan and Rosemary naan were spot on. We do miss Clove which was our go-to Indian place and the high standard but which we often judge other Indian restaurants. I would say Spice Route is very close to excellent but lightly misses on umami and spice depth. That said, I would eat here again and often. I would recommend that Spice Route consider cold, filtered water as what was offered was clearly straight tap water and not enjoyable. Additionally the very bright fluorescent lighting is a bit "loud" and uninviting. Overall Spice Route is certainly a place to try and somewhere we will return, if only to grab some takeout.

    Lunch Buffett.. excellent choice of your new to Indian food..
    Dana M.

    Excellent choice if you're in the Allentown area. Lunch Buffett for those who are new to Indian food. Great service. The staff are incredibly friendly and the atmosphere is simple but nice.

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    Went here for the lunch buffet today. The food was delicious, and the service was excellent. They had an extensive selection of appetizers (eg, samosas, kachori, pani puri), entrees (eg, aloo gobi, baingan bertha, dal, naan), and desserts (jalebi, gajar ka halwa, and kheer). I'm vegetarian, but my husband who isn't, said all the meats were yummy and cooked perfectly. Their buffet is every day except Saturdays. We plan to go again soon!!

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    Best Indian buffet in the valley! Very clean and well maintained. I will be definitely eat there again.

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    Good lunch buffet. Service was great. Would recommend to others in the area on their lunch break

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    definitely some of the best Indian food I've had! I'll definitely be coming back. also very friendly staff

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    Cumin N Eat - Biryanis

    Cumin N Eat

    4.7(226 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$

    Great Indian food at a good price. They have their takeout orders incredibly well organized and…read moreits just a smoothly run operation with great food. To get you to try new things, they'll even toss in freebies on larger orders and those never disappoint either (and it works, I've ordered those things other times). I'm glad I found this gem of an Indian restaurant in the Lehigh Valley.

    Cumin 'n Eat serves excellent Indian food. The food is consistently hot, fresh, high-quality, and…read morevery well seasoned. The flavors are clearly prepared with care. The people are also friendly, which makes the experience feel welcoming. That said, there are a few things that would make the dining experience much better. On our last visit, our group waited nearly 30 minutes for the food to arrive. During that time, the table was completely empty except for water and place settings. When food is going to take longer than usual, it would make a big difference to bring something small to the table, even pappadums or another light starter, just to keep guests happy and occupied. It would also help if someone came over to apologize, give an update, and let guests know how much longer the food may take. Also, the cold plastic plates should really be upgraded. They feel cheap and tacky, and hot food should not be served onto cold plastic plates. Real plates would immediately improve the presentation and overall dining experience. The main dining room could use more warmth and charm. Right now, it feels a bit sparse and not especially cozy. But the room you first enter is in much greater need of attention. Honestly, it feels rather depressing to eat in that area. It would not have to break the bank to make it warmer and more inviting. A little decor, better lighting, warmer colors, or even a few thoughtful touches would go a long way. Right now, it just feels like very little effort was made in that space and that it's just a path to the cash register. One final suggestion: when it is time to pay, please do not stand over guests while they review the bill and decide on a tip. It feels uncomfortable. Either leave the device on the table or bring a paper bill first, then return when the guest is ready. Overall, the food is very good and the people are friendly. With a few service and atmosphere improvements, Cumin 'n Eat could offer a much better full dining experience. Our family really loves the food so kudos to the great chefs!

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    The Aladdin Restaurant - Chicken and beef kabob

    The Aladdin Restaurant

    4.3(201 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    Once upon a time Aladdin was the best (basically only) Middle Eastern restaurant in the area, but…read moretimes have changed, and now there are just too many options available to stay locked in and loyal to this place. The most recent experience we had there was a huge disappointment. Their prices went too high now, which is not unique to them, but most restaurants in this area. The big problem is the service, as usual. This is very much a family operation so the wait staff, meaning primarily the 2 daughters of the owners, do not care about the customers , and are not concerned with any criticism or complaints a customer might make. Me and my wife have never complained, but this will be our last time there, unless we hear about changes being made there. The food has gotten somewhat less delicious, but the food was always very good. The decorum has not updated nor changed in years and the hard wood booths and chairs are just super uncomfortable. There is no accessibility and they act sorta resentful toward those who are somewhat handicapped.

    This place is great! I love the atmosphere it's cozy and relaxing. The service is always fantastic…read moreand they are so friendly here. The food is awesome! I love the hummus and always get kabobs. I like to do one chicken and one beef with onions and peppers and the rice is delicious. I got to see the belly dancer last night too which made for a fun experience! Definitely check it out!

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    The Aladdin Restaurant - Aladdin showcases a warm and inviting Mediterranean atmosphere with excellent food.

    Aladdin showcases a warm and inviting Mediterranean atmosphere with excellent food.

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    Simran Indian Cuisine - Chicken Tikka Masala and Masala Naan Garlic Naan

    Simran Indian Cuisine

    4.7(16 reviews)
    16.9 mi

    We had the cauliflower appetizer and two seafood dishes that were excellent, but the standout was a…read morevegetarian dish Paneer Makhani, with cheese cubes and cashews. Homemade naan, cooked in a proper tandoori oven was perfect. I was glad we over-ordered, because the leftovers were a treat. Also, A+ on service. You can see a genuine pride in the work.

    Stopped in for a quick dinner with Hubs. This is a new restaurant in downtown Kutztown. As soon as…read moreyou walk in the fantastic aroma hits you. we were greeted very promptly and warmly. Cute little restaurant nice clean, decor beautiful murals on the wall. The owner went over the menu asked questions about how much spice we would like. Answered any questions about dishes. I had the chicken korma. Hubs had the shrimp biryani. We had the marsala and the garlic naan food was so delicious. The chicken was boneless tender. The sauce was very tasty. I like it mild because I'm a wimp. It was mild not a hint of heat in it. My husband got the mild shrimp biryani. he doesn't like a lot of spice but it was a little spice. He really enjoyed it. Large portions price point is amazing. The owner talked with us for a while. This is their second restaurant the first one is in Jersey. Excellent service, friendly and inviting. Please try them out. They do take out GrubHub, DoorDash, Uber eats. You can online order, you can call in. This is a quaint little restaurant on street parking right on downtown Main Street.

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