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    Spicy Mint Albany

    3.7 (181 reviews)
    ModerateIndian, Buffets, Halal
    Open 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    SPICY MINT ALBANY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    The buffet area.

    The food is excellent very flavorful, I never found one thing I didn't like! It was very authentic and that is exactly what I was looking for. The service was great and the inside is very clean and organized. I did the buffet and got a bunch of stuff and it was all great. I recommend!

    Buffet order once reheated
    Mirna L.

    Went in here to grab lunch/dinner for later during my trip. The girl was nice and smiling to greet me and I asked for a take out order of their lunch buffet. She gave me a container and I went and picked the items myself. I went for the chicken biryani first, topped it with chicken curry, a side of butter chicken and another side of some peas I've never seen before. I was disappointed they didn't have and paneer as that is one of my favorite Indian dish. I ate this food a couple of hours later, reheated, and I must say, it was amazing! So much flavor. The biryani was by far the best. I mixed everything with it so I think no matter what I mixed it with, made it amazing. I will be back when in the area again.

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    Sovy M.

    For Lunch Buffet..., this place is a hit. I was in and out, so didn't get much chance to rate their service. On Point lunch, everything is served in smaller quantity to choose from, so the food remains really fresh and hot. Definitely a must return.

    A cheap rubber vase and crusty salt shaker indicative of poor quality.

    One of the worst Indian lunch, buffets, I've ever been to. First off if you wait at the door to be seated, people will blow by you and go right back to the Buffet. There is no service culture here. The people who ate for lunch often took their dirty plates back to the Buffay. No one corrected them. When I first arrive, not a single dish was filled. This was 2 PM and they close at 3:30 PM. No excuses. I am vegetarian, and one of the offerings was rice, and the second offering was rice with vegetables, which were just a few peas and carrots. 'Cabbage pakoras' were not ever filled the entire time I was there. Remember cabbage is a very inexpensive vegetable. They finally refilled the egg plant which was swimming in oil and was completely tasteless. The naan bread is left on the steamer and soggy. The worst thing was a Ramen noodles dish made with a cheap packet of Ramen and a few onions and carrots. What on earth was that doing on an Indian buffet? People seem to be eating a lot of butter chicken. Since I don't eat meat, which is common in Indian culture, I filled up on basmati rice for my 1299+ tip lunch buffet. I will never go here again. Even the salt shakers were empty and crusted. A rubber vase was suction to the table, and very unappetizing.

    Messy Hostess desk
    Joe D.

    Don't go here. They are disorganized and overpriced. I ordered and paid through Grubhub and arrived on time. They never got my order because they forgot to turn on their iPad during lunch time. The hostess desk is messy and disorganized as well. Their lack of care for their technology and facility leads me to believe they will not care about my food or cleanliness of their food prep area As for the food, it tasted like it was made yesterday and reheated. The sauce was barely warm

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    Ari X.

    Delicious Indian buffet only 12.99! Friendly staff and nice clean restaurant, the foods taste amazing omg, I'm addicted! Shame I live in New York City

    Yummy lunch
    Angela M.

    I had already began eating and almost forgot to snap a picture. The butter chicken was yummy but I added some chili chicken to it for a little spice. Everything was great and we'll definitely stop back by when we're in town.

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    Joan R.

    We discovered this Indian restaurant while dining at the Chinese buffet restaurant nearby. So today my dining mate and I had lunch there. We were greeted by friendly staff. The restaurant is clean and neat. The buffet has some great buffet dishes with choices of goat curry, several chicken dishes, vegetarian selections to include rice and vegetable dishes, soup, salad, naan bread, a yummy mango custard and carrot halwa for dessert plus masala tea. Of course there is a regular menu too. The buffet for lunch about $10 per person. Food was attractive appearing, some quite spicy, all heated well ane plenty to choose from Overall we enjoyed everything and would return sgain.

    Basmati rice, noodles, chicken tikka masala, and goodness knows what else.

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    2 months ago

    The food was really good. I had the tandoori chicken, garlic chili naan, and the samosas. All very flavorful

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    Love Spicy Mint! Food is always fresh and delicious. It's a great, affordable meal in the middle of a work day.

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    Do not expect for food to be ready when they say they are open. Plan on waiting for water or any drinks. Poor customer service.

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    Is the buffet available all day... lunch and dinner or only available during a certain time?

    Their lunch buffet is Tuesday to Sunday 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM. They're closed on Mondays.

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    0.1 mi

    Here it is, 2026, and all signage and documents for this restaurant - inside and outside - still…read moresay Spicy Mint. I'll make the diplomatic assumption that changing the name is not top priority here. If that means their effort is going into the food they serve here, that is perfectly fine with me, because I did enjoy their lunch buffet. The buffet is is almost completely self-serve, and by that I mean everything is on the buffet tables, including plates, silverware, and paper napkins. The staff will bring you beverages and clear the table very promptly. The atmosphere is simple and straightforward, with pleasant music and no TVs. Today's buffet had some items I don't always see, such as papadam, and naan is on the buffet. The pakoras option was one I'd not seen elsewhere, cabbage. It was delicious, quite addicting, but also quite filling. There were several vegetarian options, 3 types of rice, 3 types of chicken, and a mutton entree. The spice level was ever so slightly higher than what I've had for some similar options at other restaurants in the area, which I also liked. There were multiple dessert entrees, including a vanilla custard/pudding, and a creamy kheer with a subtle and pleasant flavor of cinnamon. The buffet price, just over $17 for 1 person, is reasonable for the food you are offered and competitive with the other similar restaurants in the area. I'm glad to have so many buffet options within a few miles of my home; the difficult part is "Which one do I visit today?"

    Here for work trip ( auto show )…read more Ordered "spicy" Chicken tiki masala. Very delicious! Just the right amount of spice.. I can say it could have went up a little spicier but it was leaving me feeling like okay. That was a good amount of spice. Tender chicken with delicious tikka masala sauce which was nice and creamy. Also ordered paneer with peas. So so good. Also I love that they included plenty of rice . I've ordered from other places which they figured out. It was just one person eating so they only gave one container of rice. I like that there was two containers so I could have a couple good meals out of this. So really good bang for the buck. Fast and friendly staff and service for take out. My picture is my plate at my hotel since I got take out.

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    4.1(271 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    Reviewing this spot again after nearly 4 years!…read more In my eyes, this spot has withstood the test of time. Maharaja still holds a dear place in my heart. The food is always exactly what I'm hoping for, and the service is always quick. I don't have to wait very long to get my food, and I always leave happy. My go-to is the Chicken Vindaloo. I have a pretty solid heat tolerance, and I don't recommend this to anyone that can't handle a bit of heat... I sometimes find myself sweating after this dish, but it is so worth it. My wife orders the Chicken Tikka Masala and it's also very delicious. I've tried a few chicken tikka masala dishes in the area (by extension of my wife) and this is my favorite. The sauce is a rich, buttery sauce that tastes amazing, and the chicken is always so tender. We share a helping of rice for the chicken tikka masala and vindaloo. It is plenty of food and we typically leave with leftovers (which reheat nicely). I do also love the copper-wear. Some of the appliances are getting a bit dented, and unfortunately the window in the front is cracked and I notice these small things, but the food is good enough for me to look past that.

    As a vegetarian, I often keep my choices simple and focus on dishes that truly reflect authenticity…read moreand balance of flavors. During my visit, I ordered the classic yellow dal tadka and Kashmiri dum aloo and both exceeded my expectations. The dal tadka was comforting and beautifully prepared, with the perfect consistency and a well-balanced tempering that enhanced the natural flavor of the lentils without overpowering them. It had that unmistakable homemade, authentic Indian taste that is surprisingly hard to find. The Kashmiri dum aloo was outstanding. The potatoes were perfectly cooked, absorbing the rich, aromatic gravy infused with traditional spices. The depth of flavor, subtle heat, and creamy texture were exactly how this dish should be prepared. Honestly, I haven't tasted such an authentic and well-executed Kashmiri dum aloo anywhere in America. Ambience was very nice and service was exceptional too. If you are looking for genuine Indian flavors prepared with care and authenticity, I highly recommend this restaurant. It delivers both quality and taste in every bite.

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    Spicy Mint Albany - indpak - Updated May 2026

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