Taste of Spice Menu
Welcome to Taste of Spice, where the rich flavors of Northern India come alive in a cozy setting. Nestled in Fredericksburg, VA, this Himalayan/Nepalese and Indian cocktail bar presents a diverse menu that caters to all palates, including vegan and vegetarian options.
From the moment you step in, the enticing aromas welcome you, setting the stage for a culinary adventure. Highlights include the aromatic Butter Chicken and robust Chicken Tikka Masala, both praised for their layered flavors. The Vegetable Platter offers an ideal introduction, showcasing crispy Aloo Tikki and beautifully spiced samosas, perfect for sharing.
Notably, Taste of Spice emphasizes accessibility, featuring ADA-compliant facilities, QR code menus, and braille options. With delivery and catering services available, it’s a great choice for gatherings. Whether dining in or taking out, every dish promises to delight your senses.
House Beverages
Mango Lassi
Sweet Lassi
Salt Lassi
Masala Tea
Brewed with regular tea and spices.
Soda
Chaya Tea
Indian style cooked with spices and milk.
Coffee
Lychee ginger bliss
Mango fizz
Desi lemonade/ shikanjvi
Tamarind coconut twist
Paneer vegetables shashlik
Indian homemade cheese coated in seasoned batter.
Vegetable Samosa
Combination of peas, potatoes, herbs and spices wrapped in a crisp pastry.
Aloo Tikki
Mashed potato and peas patties dipped in chickpeas batter and deep fried.
Vegetable Platter
Combination of veg samosa, paneer pakora, aloo tikki and veg pakora.
Gobi Manchurian
Deep fried cauliflower florets with a spiced corn flour batter.
Samosa Chaat
Crispy waffle chips tossed with chickpeas, yogurt, tamarind and mint sauce.
Papri Chaat
Crispy waffle chips with chick peas yogurt, tamarind and mint sauce.
5 Pieces Pani Puri
Round, hollow fried crispy bread with potato, onion and chickpeas. Eaten with flavored water.
Veg Kati Roll
Skewer roasted kebab wrapped in Indian bread.
Vegetables pakora
Tofu asparagus
Vegetarian Appetizers
Non-Vegetarian Appetizers
Chicken Lollipop
Frenched chicken winglet made with spices.
Chicken 65
A tasty spicy chicken treat made from a saute of red and green peppers, onion and tomato.
Chicken Kati Roll
Skewer roasted chicken kebab wrapped in Indian bread.
Fish Amritsari
Deep fried fish marinated with Indian spices.
Karara murg
Shrimp mango tadka
Tawa lamb saute
Tomato Soup
Chicken Soup
Lentil Soup
Vegetable soup
Soup
Salad
Chicken Tikka Salad
Chana salad
Chopped onion, cucumber, bell pepper, tomato and Indian seasoned.
House salad
Lettuce, cucumber, tomato, onion, spinach, chips and avocado. Served with special sauce.
Fish Curry
Fresh chunks of fish in our authentic brown and mild curry sauce.
Fish Tikka Masala
Salmon marinated baked and tossed in masala sauce.
Shrimp Curry
Shrimp cooked in authentic brown mild curry sauce.
Shrimp Jalfrezie
Shrimp cooked with mixed vegetables
Shrimp Vindaloo
Shrimp and potato cooked in vindaloo sauce.
Shrimp Tandoori Masala
Jumbo shrimp skewered with onions, tomatoes and cream sauce.
Seafood Tikka Masala
Fish simmered in a velvety cream and tomato gravy.
Seafood Vindaloo
Fish, scallops and shrimp cooked in vindaloo sauce.
Seafood Entrees
Vegetarian Entrees
Vegetable Curry
Mixed vegetable curry made with brown curry sauce. Vegan.
Matter Panir
Homemade cheese cubes in a thick curry sauce with green peas and a touch of cream.
Bhindi amchoor
Okra sauteed with tomato, onions and spices. Vegan.
Chana Saag
Chickpeas in a rich spinach gravy. Vegan.
Saag Panir
Homemade cheese cubes cooked with spinach and mild spices.
Navratan Korma
A variation of a vegetable korma with garam masala, red chili powder and cashews.
Dal Tadka
Yellow lentils cooked with mild blend of spices.
Daal Makhani
Mixed lentils cooked with ginger, garlic, cilantro and a touch of cream.
Aloo Gobi
A dried saute of cauliflower potatoes with green peas. Vegan.
Shai Paneer
Paneer dish with a thick creamy gravy.
Baingan Bharta
Roasted eggplant pulp sauteed with fried onions.
Chana Masala
Chickpeas cooked with special Indian spices and herbs. Vegan.
Mali Kofta
Potato, carrot and Indian cheese croquettes steamed in a rich cashew and cream sauce.
Achari eggplant
Tofu asparagus Raizada
Mushroom Punjabi tadka
Goan vegetable curry
Matter mushroom curry
Handi Wala paneer
Vegetable korma
Paneer butter masala
Palak paneer
Naan
A fresh hand starch bread baked in our clay oven.
Garlic Naan
Naan bread topped with garlic and cilantro.
Basil Naan
Naan bread topped with basil.
Peshwari Naan
Naan bread stuffed with dry fruit and coconut.
Onion Kulcha
Naan bread stuffed onion.
Roti
Whole wheat thin unleavened bread baked in a clay oven.
Poori
Deep fried puffy bread.
Plain Paratha
Multi layered flat bread.
Aloo Paratha
A potato stuffed bread.
Butter chicken kulcha
Amritsary kulcha
Chilli garlic naan
Lamb keema naan
Lachcha parantha
Bread
Biryani
Vegetable Biryani
Chicken Biryani
Lamb Biryani
Fish Biryani
Shrimp Biryani
House Special
Includes all the meats.
Goat biryani
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken legs and thighs in a yogurt marinade.
Chicken Tikka
Cubes of chicken breast marinated and baked in a clay oven.
Boti Kebab
Boneless lamb cubes marinated and baked over a tandoor.
Tandoori salmon
Chunks of fish baked and marinated with spices.
Shrimp Tandoori
Jumbo shrimp skewered with onions, tomatoes and bell pepper.
Rack of Lamb
Marinated and baked lamb served with vegetables.
Tandoori Mix Grill
Combination of chicken tikka, tandoori chicken, boti kabab, Seekh Kebab, fish and shrimp.
Paneer Shashlik
Cubes of homemade cheese, tomato, onion and bell pepper marinated and baked in clay oven.
Shrimp and chicken patia
Laal masala paneer
Tandoori Sizzlers
Chicken Temptations
Butter Chicken
Dark chicken simmered in a butter and cream-based tomato gravy.
Bachelor style Chicken Curry
A unique combination of chicken and Indian spices cooked in a flavorful curry sauce, made the traditional home cooked way.
Chicken Saag
A flavorful blend of chicken and creamy spinach cooked with herbs and spices.
Chicken Jalfrezi
Marinated chicken cooked with vegetables.
Chicken Dopiza
Chicken cubes cooked with onion, bay leaves, cardamom, cloves, peppercorns and ghee.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Tender Pieces of boneless chicken breast marinated and roasted in the tandoor, then sauteed with herbs and spices in our delicious homemade creamy sauce.
Chicken Korma
Boneless piece of chicken prepared in a creamy sauce thickened with nuts and flavored with herbs and spices.
Chicken Vindaloo
This dish was originally concocted by the Portuguese who settled in India. Potatoes, cinnamon and freshly ground spices with touch of vinegar to create 1 of the spiciest curries.
Chicken Methi
Chicken with fenugreek leaves.
Chicken Mushroom
Chicken curry made with mushroom.
Chicken Pathia
Chicken cooked with mango sauce.
Peshawari chicken
Chicken vegetable kuzhambu
Lamb Curry
A tasty dish of lamb cooked in a combination of herbs and our special spices served in curry sauce.
Lamb Saag
A flavorful blend of lamb and creamy spinach cooked with herbs and spices.
Lamb Jalfrezie
Marinated lamb cooked with mixed vegetables.
Lamb Korma
Tender pieces of lamb cooked in a creamy sauce thickened with yogurt, nuts and flavored with herbs and spices.
Lamb tikka Masala
Cubes of lamb first cooked in a tandoor then simmered in our masala gravy.
Rogan Josh
Lamb cubes in a brown onion gravy with a hint of yogurt.
Lamb Vindaloo
Boneless pieces of lamb and diced potatoes cooked with ginger and spices in a hot-sour vinegary sauce.
Lamb Bhauna
Pieces of lamb cooked with onions, tomatoes and bell peppers.
Lamb Madras
Marinated lamb tossed in a tomato and onion gravy and flavored with shreds of coconut.
Karahi Lamb
Slow cooked lamb cooked in a curry that is infused with spices including black cumin seeds.
Lamb Pathia
Lamb cooked with mango sauce.
Lamb hariyali lazzadar
Lamb kuzhambu
Lakhnavi lamb
Lamb Delicacies
Side Order
Cucumber raita
Plain yogurt
Mixed Pickles
Mango Chutney
Extra Rice
Rice
Onion chattni
Assorted condiments
Rosted papad and chattnies
Grilled vegetables
Bombay alloo
Kids Chicken Tender
Chicken Nuggets
Kids French Fries
Fire cracker chicken wings
Malai kebab
Kids Day
Dessert
Gulab Jamun
Juicy cheese balls dipped and served in syrup.
Kheer
Indian rice pudding made with boiled rice, milk, broken wheat, and sugar.
Carrot Pudding
Kulfi
Homemade Indian style ice cream.