Spice of America

4.4 (103)

$30 and under

Indian

1655 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103

About this restaurant

Vegetarian-friendly
Innovative
Neighbourhood gem

We are open for takeout and delivery from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM Tuesday through Sunday.
Welcome to Spice of America, where a warm and welcoming oasis greets you upon entering our serene dining room. We like to think of our version of Indian and Nepalese cuisine as borderless renditions of refined, yet comfort-focused classics like Himalayan Lamb Curry and Paneer Makhani. Lesser known South Asian spices like Kasoori Methi (dried fenugreek leaves), paired with more familiar spices like coriander, cumin, saffron, and dried Kashmiri Chiles create a bridge between the familiar and the exotic. Whether you are joining us for a business or leisure lunch, or a more intimate and elegant dining experience, we hope you enjoy our seasonal and modern interpretations of comfort and classic

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Indian, Nepalese
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Website
https://spiceofamerica.wixsite.com/website
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Choose us for your next office lunch or offsite event. Catering available via ezCater: https://www.ezcater.com/catering/spice-of-america-san-francisco
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

Location
1655 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Area
SOMA
Cross street
Gough and Market Street
Parking Details
1615 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103 and 12 Brady St, San Francisco, CA 94103.
Public transport
F Market across the street.
Additional
Beer, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Kale PakodaUSD 8.00
Meyer Lemon Aioli and Chat Masala
Full Meal BowlUSD 9.00
Spice Tomato Soup, Braised Chicken, Angel Hair Pasta and Market Veg
Avocado and Khakra SaladUSD 9.00
Burnt Chilies, Grilled Scallion, Lettuce and Grapefruit
Tuna and Crispy KaleUSD 10.00
Chickpea, Meyer Lemon and Spicy Bell Pepper Glace
Shrimp RoastUSD 12.00
Lemon Rice, Pineapple & Anchovy Relish, Shallot-Garlic Aioli
Choila SamosaUSD 9.00
Roasted Chicken, Sesame and Pepper Chutney, Mint Yoghurt
Khursani ChickenUSD 9.00
Capsicum, Soy-Chili Relish and Green Onions
Nepalese Chicken MomoUSD 9.00
Burnt Tomato-Chili Sauce, Crushed Tomato Salad

Entrees

Pao Bhaji WrapUSD 10.00
Carrot, Beans and Cauliflower Mince, Cheese Crumbs, Achari Mayo
Cauliflower RoastUSD 11.00
Lababdar Masala and Panchratan Khichdi
Paneer MakhaniUSD 12.00
Saffron Yoghurt, Tomato Cashews Gravy
English Peas and Potato KoftaUSD 11.00
Minced Paneer and Vegies, Home-style Coconut Gravy
Prawns CurryUSD 14.00
Coconut and Green Mango Sauce, Stewed Potato and Shallots
Pahari Chicken CurryUSD 12.00
Home Style Onion and tomato Sauce, Braised Veggies
Dum BiryaniUSD 16.00
Chicken Tikka Masala, Raita and Mint Mix, Cucumber Salad
Spaghetti and Lamb KeemaUSD 15.00
Onion-Tomato Masala, Veggies and Cilantro
Himalayan Lamb CurryUSD 15.00
Sautéed Mix of Potatoes, Carrots, Peppers and Lamb

Desserts

Pistachio RasmalaiUSD 5.00
Nut Crumble, Mango ice, Cardamom Milk
Kulfi Melt and Shahi TukdaUSD 5.00
Butter Cookie Crumbs
Saffron and Basmati Rice KheerUSD 5.00
Vanilla Ice cream and Candid Cashews

Sides

Steam Basmati RiceUSD 3.00
Ghee RiceUSD 3.00
Butter and Cumin RiceUSD 3.00
Market Vegetable PulaoUSD 3.00
Lemon Jasmine RiceUSD 3.00
Cilantro and Coconut Jasmine RiceUSD 3.00
Oven Baked Naan BreadUSD 3.00
Khasta KachodiUSD 3.00
Tapioca PoppadumUSD 2.00
Mixed Green SaladUSD 3.00
Laccha SaladUSD 3.00
YoghurtUSD 3.00

Beverages

Pellegrino SparklingUSD 8.00
Coke Diet / Seven UpUSD 5.00
Ginger LemonadeUSD 5.00
Hot Green TeaUSD 4.00
Burnt Milk TeaUSD 4.00
CoffeeUSD 4.00
Vanilla Milk ShakeUSD 4.00
ButtermilkUSD 4.00
Mango LassiUSD 6.00

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Spice of America.

4.4

(103)

4.6Food
4.3Service
3.9Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

103 Reviews

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ElizabethM Gold
San Francisco Bay Area26 reviews
4.0
Dined on 1 December 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food was wonderful!! Everyone working at the restaurant was kind and helpful. But I suspect most of their business is take out. They seemed almost surprised that we ate there. By the way, food? Fantastic. Which is the point.
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SuchitP Gold
Orange County10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 October 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a wonderful hidden gem. The food is wonderful - the menu has a great variety with options more than the usual you see on a subcontinent/indian restaurant. The quality and flavors in the food is what has us wanting to go back. Our server was a patient and pleasant. We had momos, grilled sandwich and malai kofta with garlic naan. Loved all the items, each of them better than what I’ve had in any restaurant around here. Will definitely go back and highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to eat flavorful Indian food (with options from Nepalese cuisine).
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Dutch Gold
San Francisco Bay Area13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 September 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Located directly across Market Street from the acclaimed Zuni. Very convenient walking distance to Civic Center and Hayes Valley. The block on this side has a depressed feel to it at the moment, and the restaurant is super plain inside. But the food is absolutely first rate and remarkably inexpensive.
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evam
San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 August 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food - great diversity in menu items - more than the usual curries. The best momos I have ever had.
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rockyk Gold
San Francisco Bay Area16 reviews
4.0
Dined on 12 August 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Really excellent delicious food, especially Cauliflower Yogurt and Shrimp Pakora to begin; then Butter Chicken and Dal Makhani and Lemon Jasmine Rice. All three of us shared all of them. The only alcoholic drinks they have are beers, so only one had IPA, and then we had mango lassi and masala chai. Our young server was very nice but needed to know more about the Indian food we were asking about that was on their menu. We would still recommend getting food there or taking food home.
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AndrewL Gold
San Francisco Bay Area13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 June 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food, attentive service, walking distance to Davies and the Opera House
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Belab
Dallas - Fort Worth3 reviews
3.0
Dined on 26 May 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
It was fair. Food quantity is pretty small and the taste average.
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OpenTable Diner Gold
San Francisco Bay Area23 reviews
4.0
Dined on 1 April 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I can never believe that there aren’t more people here - Most past reviews note how good the food is and they are right! A great selection and I imagine they do a great take out business but the restaurant itself is pleasant and quiet. 5 Star food and Five Star value.
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Karen Gold
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Absolutely stunningly delicious food. The quality is not matched by the atmosphere, but that's a quibble. There were 3 other tables, and everyone was exclaiming about how delicious everything was.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston1 review
1.0
Dined on 28 January 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Horrible food, dry rice, unattentive service
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Indian, Nepalese
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Website
https://spiceofamerica.wixsite.com/website
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Choose us for your next office lunch or offsite event. Catering available via ezCater: https://www.ezcater.com/catering/spice-of-america-san-francisco
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

Location
1655 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Area
SOMA
Cross street
Gough and Market Street
Parking Details
1615 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103 and 12 Brady St, San Francisco, CA 94103.
Public transport
F Market across the street.
Additional
Beer, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Spice of America

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Additional information

Starters

Kale PakodaUSD 8.00

Full Meal BowlUSD 9.00

Avocado and Khakra SaladUSD 9.00

Tuna and Crispy KaleUSD 10.00

Shrimp RoastUSD 12.00

Choila SamosaUSD 9.00

Khursani ChickenUSD 9.00

Nepalese Chicken MomoUSD 9.00

Entrees

Pao Bhaji WrapUSD 10.00

Cauliflower RoastUSD 11.00

Paneer MakhaniUSD 12.00

English Peas and Potato KoftaUSD 11.00

Prawns CurryUSD 14.00

Pahari Chicken CurryUSD 12.00

Dum BiryaniUSD 16.00

Spaghetti and Lamb KeemaUSD 15.00

Himalayan Lamb CurryUSD 15.00

Desserts

Pistachio RasmalaiUSD 5.00

Kulfi Melt and Shahi TukdaUSD 5.00

Saffron and Basmati Rice KheerUSD 5.00

Sides

Steam Basmati RiceUSD 3.00

Ghee RiceUSD 3.00

Butter and Cumin RiceUSD 3.00

Market Vegetable PulaoUSD 3.00

Lemon Jasmine RiceUSD 3.00

Cilantro and Coconut Jasmine RiceUSD 3.00

Oven Baked Naan BreadUSD 3.00

Khasta KachodiUSD 3.00

Tapioca PoppadumUSD 2.00

Mixed Green SaladUSD 3.00

Laccha SaladUSD 3.00

YoghurtUSD 3.00

Beverages

Pellegrino SparklingUSD 8.00

Coke Diet / Seven UpUSD 5.00

Ginger LemonadeUSD 5.00

Hot Green TeaUSD 4.00

Burnt Milk TeaUSD 4.00

CoffeeUSD 4.00

Vanilla Milk ShakeUSD 4.00

ButtermilkUSD 4.00

Mango LassiUSD 6.00

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable