As a Yelp Elite member for the second consecutive year, I value restaurants that offer more than a good meal. Spice Social in Fullerton delivered a refined and memorable dining experience from start to finish. The ambiance is elegant, inviting, and thoughtfully designed. It strikes a balance between modern sophistication and comfort, making it well suited for an intimate dinner, a relaxed evening with friends, or a polished casual outing. The food was excellent. Each dish was beautifully presented, full of flavor, and clearly prepared with care and attention to detail. What elevated the experience even further was the service. The hospitality was exceptional, and the owner personally took the time to come over, greet us, and ensure that everything was to our liking. That level of attentiveness added a gracious and personal touch that made the evening feel even more special. One of the standout qualities of Spice Social is its broad appeal. It is an excellent introduction for diners who may be less familiar with Indian cuisine, as the menu feels approachable while still offering depth and authenticity. There is a subtle contemporary influence in some of the flavors and presentation, which makes the experience especially appealing to those who appreciate familiar elements alongside traditional Indian delicacies. I would return without hesitation and highly recommend it at any time. read more

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This restaurant has been on my list for a while. Finally came for a lunch date. I was excited for some authentic masala chai. It was not impressive but I didn't complain. Service was not warm to start, but it got worse after they brought me overcooked salmon when I ordered Chilean sea bass. I told them there was a mistake and the waiter tried to convince me it was sea bass. Sea bass is white and salmon is pink with a completely different texture. He did not apologize but returned my salmon to the kitchen. Good thing I ordered garlic naan which ended up being my lunch. It was good. They even included jalapeños on it at my request. It's actually hard to overcook sea bass but they managed it. A lady came by and did apologize saying something about the fish being lost in her translation. Her English sounded perfect to me. I just smiled and said it was ok but I could smell the fish coming before it hit the table. Super fishy. But maybe it would be ok. I took a bite and another just in case I had it wrong but it tasted old. Chilean sea bass is supposed to have a buttery soft texture. It just smelled, tasted and felt old. I let her know. She went and told the waiter who I could see shaking his head. He didn't return to serve us. She closed out the bill and removed the fish at my request. If that was it I would not have left this review because cooks have off days sometimes and there are hundreds of restaurants I've eaten at that just don't need a review. But the attitude I got was uncalled for. She said they served 3 and nobody else complained. Well that was awkward. After 3 they should have known the difference between salmon and sea bass. I really enjoy Indian food. Just not going to enjoy it here. I hope this review helps other diners. read more

There are lots of really great Indian restaurants in the area, each one has its pros and cons. Spice Social is absolutely one of my new favorite spots and I'll definitely be going here in the future instead of down the street at Kaan Saab. Parking was pretty easy, friendly staff, delicious food, and a fun environment. The only downside is the price tag, but honestly everything is crazy expensive these days. My wife and I got 3 entrees with rice and naan and left the door with $90 less in our pockets (including a nice tip). Some other locations in La Habra are about $70 out the door, but the extra cost was well worth it in my opinion read more

We went back for dinner for New Year's Eve, this time was a much better experience. We arrived at 6pm, before the crowd hit. Customer service was much better. Our dishes were delicious as usual, however because of the better customer service we received this time it made the experience enjoyable. We definitely will be back. read more

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While the food was pretty good, our service was very very slow. The music was too loud so we could not hear each other talk. They brought a dessert cake to us but the dish was so hot one member of our party burned his hand. Overall, I would not recommend this place or go back. read more

Spice Social - Indian Near Me - Fullerton, California

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This is hands down one of the best Indian restaurant in OC and perhaps in the State of California. The restaurant is modern, clean and very spacious and I love the open kitchen concept here. Regarding the food we loved the Lamb Chops which are so tasty, the Chicken Tikka Masala and the Samosa's. Their different option of Naan bread is also nice and it blends well with the food. Service here is top notch and I can't wait to come back. Enjoy and Bon Appetit. read more

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Was there at the bar and saw the guy moving the trash cans and then touching the chicken with the same gloves! That's gross!!!

Food is amazing and quick service . I did a uber eat order and soya chaap was amazing . Super soft and the gravy on top was great. Would love to visit once to check out other dishes read more

Spice Social - SOYA CHAAP - Indian Near Me - Fullerton, California

We visited Spice Social on a Friday evening. There is ample parking on the side streets. The ambiance of the place is inviting, offering lots of private booths that can also accommodate bigger parties. We went for the Spice Mule (Indian spices, ginger beer, vodka), Dhabha chicken curry, raita, chilli garlic naan, and their kesar kulfi. We requested extra spicy. Unfortunately, even though the main was spicy, it was mainly due to extra chili powder that was not roasted, so the resulting curry did not have the expected pleasant cohesiveness. The raita and the kulfi were good; the naan did not come from a tandoori oven. Service was slow despite the restaurant being not very busy. Fullerton and the surrounding areas have a number of outstanding Indian restaurants, so rather than coming back to Spice Social, we will probably explore one of those the next time we crave Indian food. read more

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Came in on a busy Saturday night. Service can be a bit on the slower side which can be frustrating at first, but the food is so amazing, you forget all about it! I think they happened to be short staffed at the time of our visit. The restaurant has moderate parking in the back and is well decorated. It's a little bit of a smaller space with an open kitchen, so without open doors can get a bit stuffy. Got the mix tandoori platter and was so surprised at how tender every piece of meat was! The portions are really big too and can feed at least 5 people! Cannot wait to come back to try more of their tandoori items! read more

Spice Social - MIX TANDOORI PLATTER - Indian Near Me - Fullerton, California

Pros: Clean, open, modern space. Lively atmosphere. Very friendly accommodating staff. Delicious food. Several big screen TVs. Small patio in the back. Spacious, pristine restrooms. Cons: none We were looking to try a new place in downtown Fullerton, we stumbled across Spice Social. And we're very happy that we did. Not only was the chicken tikka masala full of spice and the chili garlic naan fluffy yumminess, but we really enjoyed watching the music videos that were Bollywood/American pop music mashups (lots of Justin Bieber). The best part of our lunch experience was that the restaurant owner, Mr. Singh, dropped by our table to thank us for coming to his restaurant and to make sure we were 100% happy. Very nice personal touch. We're looking forward to coming to Spice Social again! read more

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My wife loves Indian food and it has become tradition that I take her to get Indian food for her birthday. Without fail this time birthday came around and I got a great recommendation from coworker and we tried this place. Was pleasantly surprised place is big and clean very neat accommodates both small and large parties. Service was great and friendly games were showing music was going vibe was cool. The food was great my wife ordered several dishes I enjoyed them all the shrimp and samosas were my favorite. There's street parking as well as parking in the back. Good location good food great service. read more

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I have been twice now, and the lesson i've learned is this is not a good spot for lunch if you have any sort of time constraint. The first time I came with my husband, we were the only ones there, his food came out, mine never did. I had to get back to work for a meeting, so after 40 minutes I asked them to box my food to go, which seemed to confuse them. They finally figured out that I was in a hurry, and I think they hastily cooked my meal right then. I got back to work and tried the food, the sauce was so bland and the texture of my chicken dish was so off, I threw it away. Luckily my husband had brought half of his Butter Chicken Poutine with him, so I ate that for lunch, and it was delicious. It's now been at least 6 months since that experience, and I decided to come back with a friend. I was still on my lunch "hour" but this time I wouldn't miss anything if I came back late. That was a good thing. Same experience as before, there is zero sense of urgency at this place. There are at least 10 people just standing around and one person cooking, apparently they can only do one thing at a time. For the first 30 minutes of our lunch, we were the only ones there, so it's not like they were super slammed. Long story short, we arrived at 12:00 and didn't leave until 1:10. The people that work here are not the friendliest, and they don't care to check and see how things are going, if you need refills on drinks, to go boxes, or if you are ready to pay. We split an order of samosas that had good flavor, but were way too dry for me. My friend had their Mulligatawny Soup, which was FANTASTIC. Best part of the meal, so bright and light, sort of citrusy, just amazing. We each got a different bread, for me Spice Chili Cheese Naan, which is stuffed with cream cheese and jalapeños, we both really enjoyed this. She had Ambarsariya Kulcha, which the menu says is stuffed with potatoes, paneer, and spices. All we tasted was mint and parsley, neither of us cared for this. The last item we split was the Malai Kofta, four small potato balls that reminded me of hash browns, drowning in a bowl of creamy sauce that sort of tasted like a muted curry. It was good, but not mind blowing. Lunch was $66 for those items (we had plenty of leftovers), plus two iced teas, that we had to ask for multiple times and never received refills on. I'd give them a 4 for the food, but the service is just so awful. I eat out often for lunch, at restaurants in Fullerton, Buena Park, and Anaheim. I NEVER have issues ordering, eating, paying, and commuting back to the office within an hour. The only way I could see myself eating here again would be if I called it in ahead of time and picked it up to take home. read more

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The food was amazing. Great customer service. Family shared portions. We came here on a Wednesday night. Ordered: Chicken tikka masala Lamb chops Samosa Garlic naan Everything was so flavorful the food was so delicious. We will definitely be back. 10/10 read more

Absolutely love the food here. Come to celebrate Mother's Day and it did not disappoint. Service is superb friendly and so welcoming. Food was absolutely delicious. Thank you for a wonderful dinning experience! read more

My husband and I have been looking for a good Indian spot in Fullerton & wanted to check this place out for a while. Finally had the opportunity and it didn't disappoint. For a Friday night around 6:50 PM, we didn't need to wait as there were plenty of open seats. We ordered the Butter Chicken (Chooza Makhani), Chicken Vindaloo, Biryani w lamb & the Naan platter. To drink we also got a beer & a mango lassi. All the food was good! I did think the biryani was a little salty at times & the butter chicken was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall everything was yummy. It was my first time trying mango lassi and it's my newest obsession. read more

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I came across this restaurant as I was doing delivery driving, and it stood out to me. It feels like an upscale trendy bar that serves real comfort food. It wasn't busy, so I felt comfortable dining in. All of the employees were super kind and generous. I ordered the goat curry with chili garlic naan, and mango lassi. It was mouthwatering and scrumptious, and it was worth every penny. I'd go back in a heartbeat. This was an upgrade from the previous Indian restaurant I went to. I even was able to split this into 3 different meals, as it is very filling. Don't let the portions fool you because it's very hearty. Their menu boasts so many options that you'll want to try everything, unlike other places. The seating at the bar is a little inconvenient just because there's no back support on the chairs, and it wiggles a little. But, I intend to try some of their alcoholic drinks next time. Great flavoral eats for sure! read more

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The food was extremely delicious! It was quick and efficient service too! PLEASE TRY THEIR MANGO LASSI!

Absolutely delicious! We could smell the cuisine from outside so we decided to have lunch here. Everything was so delicious! We got the tandoori lamb chops, which were perfectly seasoned. Our favorite was the chicken tikka masala. I love Indian food so I've tried this dish many times. This was literally the best. I. Ever. Had. The people were also very kind and the food and drinks were delivered quickly. Thank you! read more

If you're looking to start a fight with a rude restaurant owner, this is the place... Owner was taking his frustrations of his busy catering night next door out on customers. Service was slow. Didn't get water for 30 min. No order taken for almost 45 min. read more

We made reservations ahead of time and still had to wait an extremely long time to be seated and served. The entire experience was disappointing from start to finish. The owner seemed far more focused on the banquet and catering side of the business than the actual restaurant guests. It felt like regular customers were completely ignored. The service was disorganized, the owner was rude and disrespectful when concerns were brought up, and the food honestly was not good at all. For the prices and the wait, the quality was unacceptable. If you are going to prioritize private events over restaurant customers, then don't accept reservations you cannot properly handle. We left frustrated and regret choosing this place. Definitely not an experience we would repeat or recommend. read more

Great food - we tried Vada pav, pav bhaji and keema pav. Keema pav comes with a fried egg I asked mine to be well done. I would like more chutney and chutney on the side. We tried the water melon cooler and aam panna. It was very refreshing on a hot day like today ! read more

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This place has been on my list for a long time so I'm glad to finally be able to go! The interior has a nice, trendy vibe. The staff is very welcoming and friendly. Our server was helpful with answering our questions. We ordered the gol gappa and chili cheese naan to start, then chicken tikka masala and vegetable korma for our entrees. We finished off with gulab jamun for dessert. Gol Gappa- Crispy exterior with spiced potatoes and chickpeas as filling. Paired with a sweet sauce that balances out the savory flavor well. Such a fun starter! Chili cheese naan- The naan is filled with cream cheese and chilies. Perfectly creamy with a kick. The exterior is buttery with a light crisp. Chicken tikka masala- The sauce is well seasoned and bursting with flavor. The chicken chunks are juicy and tender. Vegetable korma- Creamy sauce with a slight sweetness. The dish is packed with a variety of vegetables and paired well with the chicken tikka. Both entrees were served with fragrant basmati rice. Gulab jamun- We ordered ours warm. The syrup was perfect and soaked the fried milk balls perfectly. Such a wonderful meal and experience. Will definitely be coming back! read more

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Enjoyed dinner with some colleagues. Food: 4.5* Service: 5* Ambiance: 4* We shared the: samosas (3*, dry and no real flavor, good dipping sauces), Spice Chili Cheese Naan (4*, tasty, a little spice, good flavor), Chicken Tikka Masala (5*, tasty, ask for it spicy), Tandoori Chicken Wings (5*, Smokey, tasty and really good), Sheesh kabab (5*, very flavorful, but a little salty), truffle chicken (5*, very tasty, mild, creamy and different), and garlic naan (5*). The service was excellent, very friendly and helpful to find dishes to try. Everyone was friendly and helpful. I will return. read more

Spice Social - Quick chicken vindaloo with GARLIC NAAN - Indian Near Me - Fullerton, California

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This place was a hot mess--literally--when I walked in around 2:00 p.m. for a late lunch. I came through the back door into a cluttered hallway that felt more like a storage zone than an entrance. The dining room was completely empty, and the A/C was nowhere to be found, making it uncomfortably warm. I headed to the bar, only to find it packed with so many stools that you physically couldn't sit down. It was actually commical. I had to remove one just to wedge myself in. But that wasn't even the worst of it. The bar top was cluttered with used trays, the stools were wobbly and wet with some mystery liquid, and there was no foot rail. So my feet just dangled awkwardly. I ordered a Diet Coke, which somehow in this empty restaurant took a while to arrive, and when it did finally show up, it came out flat. To add to the comedy, the straw was too tall for the glass. Eventually, I gave up on the bar after my legs fell numb, and moved to the least beat-up booth I could find. So why the 5 stars? Because holy hell, the food. I ordered the Mix Tandoori Platter for $35. Which I originally thought was steep for lunch, but turned out to be worth every penny. It came loaded with truffle chicken, smoky tikka, wings, and sheekh kabab, all fresh from the tandoor. The portion was massive, easily enough for two meals. And the flavors were unreal. The truffle chicken stole the show, with the smoky tikka not far behind. The wings were solid, and the sheekh kabab was fine, just outshined by the rest. My only real food gripe? It needed more sauces on the side. Perhaps that was an option but I just didn't see it. Bottom line: If you can overlook the rough edges - and there are plenty - you'll be rewarded with food that's next-level good. Just come for the flavor, not the ambiance. read more

Spice Social - Mix Tandoori Platter $35.00 Truffle chicken, smoky tikka, wings, and sheekh kabab, roasted in their tandoor. - Indian Near Me - Fullerton, California

O.M.G. I'm so thankful to have found a good Indian food spot in Fullerton. Went on a Saturday evening, it was too packed but still a bit busy. We got sat right away, the service was impeccable and Sumit was kind enough to warn me that the extra spicy level of my dish would make me cry. I ordered it anyways and was AMAZING. Highly recommend, the mocktail I ordered was also to die for. Will DEFINITELY be back soon. read more

Pictures on yelp look amazing. Decided to try it out. Cheese jalapeñol Kulcha and garlic naan were good. The lamb seekh was overcooked! My wife ordered sea bass and they gave her overcooked salmon! The waiter tried to convince us that it was salmon; it was not! We asked them to change it, and they gave us an old, super fishy sea bass! read more

I used to really love this spot. Their cauliflower dish was one of my absolute favorites. It was so good, that I'd bring friends here just to share it with them. For a while, it felt like one of those hidden gems you want to recommend to everyone. But over time, the quality has just... gone downhill. The flavors don't hit the way they used to, and the dishes don't feel as thoughtfully prepared. It's honestly disappointing because this place used to be such a go-to for me. I wish I could still recommend it with the same enthusiasm, but at this point, I'm not so sure anymore. read more

This is the second worst Indian restaurant I have been to in my life. The food was terrible and tasteless. The chicken was old. I believe the quality of the food was also pretty bad because the very same evening, I had nonstop diarrhea/ food poisoning!!!!! Their so-called tandoori chicken wings were inedible. I spat it out after one bite. Also, I ordered the mangonificent cocktail which was a diluted orange watered down mess of nothing. The samosas were super tiny and ridiculously priced. Also, they have these huge sports bar like TVs in the restaurant that was playing music videos that were very inappropriate. These videos had women inappropriately dressed and strippers dancing on poles. There was a little boy between the ages of 10 to 12 there who could not take his eyes off the TV! The music videos also had nasty scenes of blood and gore! The language of these music videos was Hindi. This place is very messed up I do not recommend We will never go back read more

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Let me start off by saying that I really really wanted to like this place. They're in a great spot and if they put in a little more effort, they would be so successful. My biggest issue with this place is that their bartender is rarely there. They promote cocktails on their social media but the bartender has only been in 1 out of the 6 times I've been here. When he's not there they don't serve cocktails. The service here is subpar by best. I've been here multiple times and have never had a good experience. It's usually pretty empty, but it still takes forever for our food to come out and the workers rarely come and check up on us. Whenever we ask for things they take forever to bring them out even if it's something simple like silverware or ketchup. The last time I went, my sister and I had ordered two different drinks. The waitress brought over a drink and said it had tamarind in it, which neither of us had ordered. We explained that, but she left it anyway. Then we spoke to another waiter and he asked what drink we had ordered and he just said that it actually was one of ours and that there's no tamarind in it. However, when we tasted it, it clearly tasted like tamarind. I don't know who was in the wrong here, but miscommunication about ingredients is really dangerous when accounting for people's allergies. The waitress got upset that we complained about our drink and began slamming our plates on the table as she brought them out. The food here is okay. We got Kathi rollls, paneer Hakka noodles, and bhel puri. The menu is mostly made up of snacks that are honestly overpriced for what they are. Since it's located in DTF there isn't a lot of street parking. read more

Spice Social - Paneer haka noodles - Indian Near Me - Fullerton, California

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Really great Indian food, an Indian law professor told me about this for local Indian food that you don't have to travel to Artesia for.

So so so so so so perfect in all ways. India is here in Fullerton. The flavors are spot on, complex, vibrant and layered. Try it all!

I walked in to order some food to go and was kindly greeted by the owner of the restaurant himself, Gursagar Singh. The atmosphere inside was perfect for a sit down with a lover or good friends. It smelled delicious so I ordered CoCo flower and the samosas. I had to add the Garlic naan and onion kulcha. The coco flower was sooooo delicious! I've never had any cauliflower like that before Incredible flavors! I wish I lived closer so I could eat there all the time. The naan was as incredible as the fresh baked samosas, 5 stars read more

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Came here for the first time to break my fast and have dinner with a friend last night. The place is really nice and clean, lots of seating The menu is pretty extensive they have everything for everyone, lots of vegetarian options! We got mocktails we got the coconut one and mango one (I forgot the names ) Super refreshing and good! We got the papadi chaat which was amazing! It was crunchy, sweet and spicy just as it should be We also got the tandoori platter sampler and got to try the different meats! My fave was the wings !! So good! We also got the Dhaba chicken curry with garlic naan ! Delicious! The chicken was tender and the curry was nice and spicy I would definitely come here again They had great food, good prices and great customer service. The staff helped picked what to eat cause their options were just so vast And few other staff came to check on us a few times ! And as an Indian I thought the flavors were just wonderful, usually other places dull the flavors but spice social lived up to their name ! read more

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I walked in last night I was going to order something to eat. I came all the way from Riverside my friend frequents here and I was finally able to come out and try to see what the hype is about. I just needed to use the restroom really bad as soon as I got there (long drive, it was raining + traffic) and as soon as I walked in the big guy at the front yelled at me "no bathroom." I was like oh okayyy? Honestly didn't wanna order anything after that so I left and went elsewhere a few doors down. This is really rude honestly who treats guests this way? Don't come here unless you're cool with that treatment ‍ just go to Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen if you're craving Indian & a good experience. read more

Great indian food craving spot! Definitely will be going back. The curry and naan bread are definitely authentic and delicious

I'm a huge fan of goat in general. From goat burritos and tacos, to goat hash I like the gaminess and the flavor of goat in products. But the best is a nice goat curry. There's nothing like the flavor and machinations of goat swimming in a transcendent curry sauce. Spice Social has an excellent goat curry that is both powerful, provocative, and just the right amount of spicy. This is a dish you can build a menu around and it's something I would definitely come back for. read more

Spice Social - Ah, a jumped-up pantry boy Who never knew his place Goat Curry w/ garlic naan from #SpiceSocial - Indian Near Me - Fullerton, California

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Heard about this place when it initially opened as Mirch Social I think and was curious to try the new owners (assuming as the name changed)! The new owners have made this place so terrible ! Not one good thing except for this minty lemonade drink bar server made, idea of an open Indian kitchen and saag paneer but that's where it ends ! Oh one more thing, location is fun and has so much potential! We appreciated the manager removing the automatic 18% service fee/gratuity added to our bill when we did not get service! Perhaps people who go with no expectations will be fine but not worth wasting a precious evening ! read more

Loved the food, ambiance and service. Everything was on par with other reviews and delivered one of the most enjoyable dining experience at an Indian restaurant in recent years! Would comeback for the samosas and try their plentiful option of delightful dishes! read more

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Came here on a Monday evening around 7pm. Parking was a little challenging. Like the decor and ambience. Our server provided good recommendations on the dishes. As we started our meal, some of our drinks came and then the appetizers and the main course and we had to remind the waiter about the rest of our drinks before getting it. We really wanted to love the food here but it fell short. One dish was very salty and the rest was a little too bland. We tried the appetizer sampler. This was average 2.5/5 Aloo Goobhi - this is the best of all the dishes we ordered. 4/5 Tandoori Pomfret - did not have the right level of spice -3/5 Dhaba Chicken Curry - this dish came highly recommended however it just tasted too bland. It missing some spices or salt 2/5 Goat curry - same as the chicken above , just a little too bland, missing some spices -2/5 Naan - tried the garlic naan and this was just average -3/5 The chai masala - this was average, too much milk -3/5 Overall , this restaurant is average. read more

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