Spice Kraft Indian Bistro - Clarendon

Name: Spice Kraft Indian Bistro - Clarendon
Address: 1135 N Highland St, Arlington, VA, United States, 22201
Telephone: (703) 527-5666
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

20 Reviews

$30 and under

Indian

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A Boutique Indian Bistro offering Classic & Modern Indian food & Vegan, Gluten-free option

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 17, 2022

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7:00 PM

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Indian, South Indian, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of operation
Lunch
Tue–Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm
Dinner
Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(703) 527-5666
Website
https://www.spicekraftva.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Owned/operated by
South Asian/Indian
Catering
https://www.spicekraftva.com/catering-clarendon

Location
1135 N Highland St Arlington, VA 22201
Neighborhood
Arlington
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Papadam$3.00
Thin & crispy flatbread made with lentils and served with mint & tamarind sauce
Spinach Pakora Chaat$7.00
Crispy baby spinach fritters / bits of fresh tomato and onion all tossed in the flavor mixture of yogurt & tamarind sauce. We can make vegan up on request
Tandoori Chicken Wings$8.00
Jumbo chicken wings marinated in tandoori spices and grilled in tandoori oven
Samosa$5.50
Delicately seasoned potato and petite pea turnovers served with tamarind & mint chutney
Lashooni Cauliflower$7.50
Crispy cauliflower / tomato garlic chutney / scallions / peppers
Mango & Ginger Crispy Chicken$7.75
Crispy boneless chicken / mango ginger honey glaze

Soup & Salad

Lentil Soup$5.00
Lentil puree / cumin taduka / turmeric / coconut milk / cilantro
House Salad$5.00
Choice avocado or ginger pineapple dressing. Seasonal mixed green / grape tomato / English cucumber / red onion / toasted chickpeas / quinoa / Indian cheddar cheese
Lamb Shorba (Stew)$6.00
Home made slow cooked lamb stock / curry leaves thaduka aromatic spices / coconut milk
Greek Salad$6.00
Romaine lettuce / grape tomato / English cucumber / red onion / feta cheese / kalamata olives / Greek dressing

Chef Krafted Entrées

Lamb Shank Josh$21.00
Slow braised lamb shank / spiced turmeric potato mash / essence of lamb Joe
Tulsi Citrus Wild Caught Atlantic Salmon$20.00
Wild-Caught. Char grilled salmon / pickle vegetables / cilantro aioli

Krafted Tandoori Specialties

Served with basmati rice

Charbroiled Tandoori Chicken
Chicken with bone marinated in hung curd and spices cooked in tandoori to perfection
- Half$15.00
- Whole$22.00
Salmon Tikka Pineapple$21.00
Salmon and pineapple rubbed with aromatic spices
Lamb Chops$20.00
Pickled spice rubbed lamb rack
Chicken Tikka$16.00
Skewered pieces of boneless chicken breast marinated in tandoori in tandoori spices, grilled over flaming clay oven
Shrimp Sea Salt Balsamic Kebab$20.00
Jumbo shrimp / balsamic reduction / smashed olives / herbs / feta cheese
Chef's Mixed Grill$24.00
Array of tandoori chicken / chicken tikka / salmon / shrimp / lamp chops

Vegan & Gluten Free

Served with basmati rice

Chettinadu Vegetable Korma$15.00
Mixed vegetables / coconut milk / aromatic spices
Quinoa Sun-Dried Tomato Kale Kofta / Turmeric & Coconut Sauce$15.00
Potato / kale / sun dried tomato / quinoa / red bean / ginger / spice mix / served with Cumin coconut sauce
Kata Meta Okra and Aloo / Lentil Sauce$15.00
Okra and potato fritters / mango / tamarind / onion / tomato
Bhuna Bartha$15.00
Eggplant roasted in the clay oven then minced and cooked with onion, tomato & spices

Lentils

Served with basmati rice

Yellow Lentils$13.00
Slow simmered yellow lentils sauteed with turmeric, cumin, fresh garlic & ginger
Chana Masala$13.00
Curried chickpeas / onion / tomatoes / aromatic herbs
Dhal Makani$14.00
Black lentils simmered overnight, abundant in rich flavor & butter

Dum Briyani

House special rice dish made with aromatic basmati rice and chef's special ingredient, slow cooked over a low flame to perfection, served with yogurt relish

Vegetable Briyani$13.00
Lamb Briyani$19.00
Chicken Briyani$16.00

Spice Kraft Indian Classic

Select your sauce and protein. Served with Basmathi Rice

Tikka Masala Sauce
Slow simmered creamy tomato sauce with fenugreek leaves & cashew sauce
Korma Sauce
Creamy onion with cashew & almond paste
Chettinadu Sauce
Southern inspired with black pepper, a traditional spice ground with curry leaf
Saag
Creamy spinach with onion & garlic with fenugreek leaves
Butter Sauce
Onion sauce, tomato sauce, chopped onions & peppers, butter, cashew sauce
Vindaloo Sauce
Grounded red chili with vinegar & potato
Kadai Sauce
A semi dry onion & tomato gravy with cubes of onion & peppers with kadai masala
Home Style Sauce
Freshly ground coconut with chef spices with curry leaves & fennel

Protein

Served with basmati rice

Mixed Vegetables$14.00
Paneer$15.00
Lamb$19.00
Salmon$19.00
Tofu$14.00
Chicken$16.00
White meat
Shrimp$19.00

Sides

Mixed Vegetables$3.00
Basmati Rice$3.00
Mango Chutney$3.00
Mango / jaggery / spices
Sauteed Spinach$3.00
Raita$3.00

Tandoori Bread

Naan$2.85
Roti$2.75
Gluten Free Naan$4.00
almond | tapioca | rice | flake seeds | chickpeas | amaranth | chia seeds | turmeric | spices
Onion Kulcha$4.00
Naan bread stuffed with onions and spices
Garlic Naan$3.85
Paratha$4.00
Goat Cheese & Kale Olive Naan$5.00
Goat cheese / olives / kale / onion / pepper / seasoning

Desserts

Rice Pudding with Sweet Bondhi$5.00
Overcooked rice with sweet milk reduction
Vegan Blueberry Rice Kheer$5.00
Rice / coconut milk / blueberries
Coconut Pineapple Bread Pudding$6.00
Shredded coconut / coconut milk / pineapple compote
Gulab Jamun with Roasted Nuts$5.00
Nut. A light pastry dumpling made with fresh milk and sweet honey (served warm)

Beverage

Coke$2.00
Sprite$2.00
Mango Lassi$4.00
Iced Chai Latte$4.00
Decaf Coffee$2.00
Diet Coke$2.00
Iced Tea$2.00
Masala Chai (Hot)$3.00
Regular Coffee$2.00

What 20 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.1Ambience
4.5Value

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TomT
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I had a very enjoyable meal at Spice Kraft. The chicken tikka masala was juicy and flavorful. The potatoes and okra dish was crunchy, chewy, spicy, and sweet. The onion kulcha, house salad, raita and mixed pickles were all tasty. The service was very good. The restaurant is nicely decorated. This is one of our favorite Indian restaurants we have ever been to.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience3
Great selection of gluten free options - everything was super tasty
CO
ChristineO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and great service. Took my mom and grandma here for Mother’s Day. We got so much food for a great price and everything was excellent
P
Phildrill
New Orleans
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Good location next to Metro station. Some outdoor seating on a busy road. Small place but adequately spaced tables. Tasty Indian cuisine with friendly efficient service.
P
Pwww
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
It was hot and stuffy. They opened one of the doors for some fresh air which helped but opening both doors or ac would have been better
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely loved the food. The burger was to die for as was the Mango lemonade. Loved the fact that I was asked my preference of ice or no ice before being served a glass full of ice cold water. Recommend 100%
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
52 reviews
vip
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Who knew that ,seeming, tiny, corner restaurant had so much goodness…..?!?!! Everything and everyone we encountered was in point. We had leftovers and I was upset when it I finished it the next day. I wanted more…. The drinks, food, and personable service have us planning our return trip.
MB
MBUArl
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing and the service was great!
PC
PCV3
Richmond
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was great with unique flavors. The service was also quite fast despite being crowded. Would definitely recomnend.
CS
CharlesS
San Francisco
61 reviews
vip
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Spice Kraft has been our go-to Indian restaurant in Del Ray; now it is our go-to Indian restaurant in Clarendon. Everything - mango ginger chicken, tandoori chicken wings, chicken with butter sauce, and the mixed grill - was hot, moist and flavorful. Prospective diners (without a reservation) had to wait to be seated because every indoor table and outdoor table was full.
S
Simpim
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the lamb tandoor and the kulfi. Must try for the place!
LE
LEF313
Washington DC
46 reviews
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
First time diners - my husband and I went for my birthday dinner. The place is charming, but, small, and the tables are close together. The noise level is high, to be honest. The service is efficient and friendly. We ordered the spinach pakora chaat, which were delicious but not as light and airy as palaak chaat. Still, no complaints. On the recommendation from the server (and the W. Post review), we ordered the lamb shank josh and the salmon tikka pineapple to share. The lamb was meltingly tender and absolutely delicious. The salmon was also very good. A generous portion of roti as well, which sopped up the lamb sauce perfectly. We had the rice pudding, which was very much comfort food. My husband ordered their margarita and I had a different drink, but can't find it online (something kush, maybe?). Both were very strong. Personally, if we are to go back, I would prefer a glass of wine. But, we really enjoyed our visit. Next time, we may try the option to build your own dish (you can select a protein and sauce) as they looked interesting.
R
Rahul
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Great place to eat fusion indian food. The taste is amazing . I wish the place was little bigger.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious food, friendly service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2022
overall4food5service2ambience3
My go to Indian restaurant in Arlington area. Food is delicious and prepared well. Service could be better as waiters were not attentive and we had to wait an extra 15-20 minutes for the check. Ambience is pretty standard but the main reason I go back is the food.
KE
KEArion
Washington DC
80 reviews
vip
4.0
80 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience2
Great lunch spot right off the metro! Good lunch specials, and interesting fusion options like Indian burgers and pasta (although I did not try those). Recommend for lunch for sure!
T
Taffy
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Excellent choice I will recommend everyone to experience it
T
Trish
Washington DC
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
We enjoyed the cocktails which were reasonably priced and the food was excellent. Since the restaurant is small and busy, I would recommend making reservations. We ordered masala chai and dessert as well. Only thing is the dessert came way before the chai (which did take awhile to come).
EB
EmeB
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was such an excellent meal. The restaurant is small and cozy with lovely decor and comfortable seating. The only negative about the menu was how good all the food looked and not being able to decide! Portions were huge, cocktails were unique and tasty. We immediately agreed we'd very returning in the future! Also the staff was quick, responsive, and very friendly!
BK
BonnieK
Philadelphia
33 reviews
4.0
33 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2021
overall4food5service4ambience4
Nice cocktails Interesting food selection. We had a mix of Tandori and other foods. all great flavors We were running late for our reservation and called to let them know. They were happy to accommodate us

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Spice Kraft Indian Bistro - Clarendon is rated 4.7 stars by 20 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 17, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Google Map for Spice Kraft Indian Bistro - Clarendon

1135 N Highland St Arlington, VA 22201

Additional information

Neighborhood
Arlington
Hours of operation
Lunch
Tue–Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm
Dinner
Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Cuisines
Indian, South Indian, Vegetarian / Vegan
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Owned/operated by
South Asian/Indian
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.spicekraftva.com/
Phone number
(703) 527-5666
Catering
https://www.spicekraftva.com/catering-clarendon

Spice Kraft Indian Bistro - Clarendon

Make a reservation

Additional information

Appetizer

Papadam$3.00

Spinach Pakora Chaat$7.00

Tandoori Chicken Wings$8.00

Samosa$5.50

Lashooni Cauliflower$7.50

Mango & Ginger Crispy Chicken$7.75

Soup & Salad

Lentil Soup$5.00

House Salad$5.00

Lamb Shorba (Stew)$6.00

Greek Salad$6.00

Chef Krafted Entrées

Lamb Shank Josh$21.00

Tulsi Citrus Wild Caught Atlantic Salmon$20.00

Krafted Tandoori Specialties

Charbroiled Tandoori Chicken

Salmon Tikka Pineapple$21.00

Lamb Chops$20.00

Chicken Tikka$16.00

Shrimp Sea Salt Balsamic Kebab$20.00

Chef's Mixed Grill$24.00

Vegan & Gluten Free

Chettinadu Vegetable Korma$15.00

Quinoa Sun-Dried Tomato Kale Kofta / Turmeric & Coconut Sauce$15.00

Kata Meta Okra and Aloo / Lentil Sauce$15.00

Bhuna Bartha$15.00

Lentils

Yellow Lentils$13.00

Chana Masala$13.00

Dhal Makani$14.00

Dum Briyani

Vegetable Briyani$13.00

Lamb Briyani$19.00

Chicken Briyani$16.00

Spice Kraft Indian Classic

Tikka Masala Sauce

Korma Sauce

Chettinadu Sauce

Saag

Butter Sauce

Vindaloo Sauce

Kadai Sauce

Home Style Sauce

Protein

Mixed Vegetables$14.00

Paneer$15.00

Lamb$19.00

Salmon$19.00

Tofu$14.00

Chicken$16.00

Shrimp$19.00

Sides

Mixed Vegetables$3.00

Basmati Rice$3.00

Mango Chutney$3.00

Sauteed Spinach$3.00

Raita$3.00

Tandoori Bread

Naan$2.85

Roti$2.75

Gluten Free Naan$4.00

Onion Kulcha$4.00

Garlic Naan$3.85

Paratha$4.00

Goat Cheese & Kale Olive Naan$5.00

Desserts

Rice Pudding with Sweet Bondhi$5.00

Vegan Blueberry Rice Kheer$5.00

Coconut Pineapple Bread Pudding$6.00

Gulab Jamun with Roasted Nuts$5.00

Beverage

Coke$2.00

Sprite$2.00

Mango Lassi$4.00

Iced Chai Latte$4.00

Decaf Coffee$2.00