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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: 4.5

Spice Kraft Indian Bistro - Clarendon

4.5

47 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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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 47 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.2Ambience
4.4Value

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JayM
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was absolutely amazing! Definitely will be back.
H
Honestly
Washington DC
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Excellent salmon. generous glass of wine. cauliflower appetizer was very flavorful, perfectly prepared.
FC
FallsChurchKate
Washington DC
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Terrific food, easy to get to, good prices. We three friends were looking for an Indian restaurant along a Metro line but also in an neighborhood with parking or parking garages. Spice Kraft came up in our search and we were bowled over. One friend arrived early and was immediately greeted and asked if she wanted a cup of one of the restaurant's house teas ("We just made a new pot.") We had a range of foods -- two appetizers: spinach kapora chaat and tandoori chicken wings. Our main dishes were Bhuna bhartha (roasted eggplant with spices), a side of Saag paneer, shrimp with chettinadu sauce and chicken with butter sauce. All excellent. The servers were very helpful and attentive without being overbearing. Prices very reasonable for the neighborhood and the quality of the food. It didn't look like it had a full bar -- wine and beer options (somewhat limited, but acceptable). We enjoyed all the dishes and the atmosphere which was fairly intimate (it's a relatively small place). We three meet for lunch about once a month; this place is now on our permanent rotation!
LB
LynnB
Washington DC
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
We had a great Thanksgiving dinner at Spice Kraft. The delicious, inventive Thanksgiving-ish meal was just what we were looking for: grounded in the holiday, but with a fun fresh take. Yummy turkey samosa, roasted butternut squash soup with a nice little kick, turkey roulade with gravy, garlicky stuffing, watch-out-for-those-green-beans, succulent turkey tikka masala which was perfect foil for the fabulous breads to sop up that lush sauce, various lovely chutneys (cranberry included), pumpkin spice lassi and/or champagne and a pumpkin halwa pie with a cranberry finish. Staff were very attentive -- and very busy -- they told us they sold out sit-down as as well as take-out. Bravo!
VB
VictoriaB
Richmond
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Really tasty, lots to choose from. Decent serving size for the price.
T
Tucker
Washington DC
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Always great Indian food with a creative twist and wonderful flavors.
CA
CliffordA
Baltimore
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The choice of eating indoors or outdoors was nice. Additionally, the range of dishes was great because we could both order somethings differently, then taste each other's dishes. All were excellent!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place was amazing!!
A
Amocomida
New York Area
27 reviews
vip
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
We had the restaurant week menu and the food was delicious and n good quantity. Definitely approved.
MS
MarijaS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Great food, big portions. Service is little slow, cocktails are just ok. But they have great deal for happy hour buy one get one free, for beers also. I would recommend and go again.
KK
KierstenK
Stuttgart
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
While it was all tasty, the appetizers were top notch.
MJ
MarshaJ
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Every dish at Spice Kraft was excellent. Our samosa starters were delectable. The lamb vindaloo was not as hot spicy as I expected it, but delicious nonetheless. A never-fail go-to!
BD
BreakfastforDinner
San Francisco
24 reviews
vip
3.0
24 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience5
The servers were attentive and the menu was extensive. Unfortunately the food was very, very creamy and heavy. You do get a lot of food with the lunch bowls, it just needs to be cooked with less cream and more seasoning.. .Especially for desis. I ordered my food medium spicy and it had neither heat/chilli peppers or salt.
4
41142hlt
Washington DC
85 reviews
vip
4.0
85 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good food; very small, quaint place. Service was good, food good, ambiance good. Well done.
JB
JeanB
Philadelphia
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Lovely dinner - great food and service!!
JM
J3M1
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
I always get the Saag Chicken. Never disappoints. Fresh, tender white meat chicken. Spinach sauce is amazing...rich, full of flavor. Makes two meals, with take-home leftovers. Highly recommended!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We love this restaurant Spice Kraft’s food is top notch. This time, though, some fairly loud techno music was playing and it took away from the experience. We had to speak loudly to hear each other. That’s not happened before, and I hope it won’t happen again!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was good and as ordered. Will definitely return.
CS
CharlesS
San Francisco
92 reviews
vip
5.0
92 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Spice Kraft provides excellent Indian fare literally steps from the Clarendon Metro station. Lamb in every form is cooked to perfection; the sauce variety is outstanding; and if you can't decide on an entree, choose the mixed grill. The mango ginger chicken appetizer is always a hit! Spice Kraft is also a terrific dining choice for those with vegan and vegetarian palates.
V
Veese
Washington DC
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent cuisine and a nice variety of choices. Menu never disappoints and the service is attentive.
JB
JBurella
Washington DC
174 reviews
vip
3.0
174 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2022
overall3food5service2ambience3
Food is outstanding, get the pineapple salmon ...but it took 40 minutes for two entrees on a seemingly non busy night. Maybe take out instead?
r
ravik
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Good food & great taste. Yummy food! Fast service.
JE
JohnE
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
first visit; good food, great happy hour, quiet, relaxing, very nice evening.
DB
DavidB
Washington DC
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best butter chicken
SV
SV22209
Washington DC
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We have eaten at the Spice Kraft in Arlington numerous times. The food and service are always excellent and presented in an attractive way. Most of the items on the menu are naturally gluten-free and they even have GF naan in addition to other types of naan! We usually sit in a booth and can hear ourselves just fine. It has a friendly, neighborhood vibe.
SH
SandyH
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I've wondered about the restaurant, since I love Indian cuisine, every time I entered or returned home via the Clarendon Metro across the street, so last night I finally tried it. LOVED IT!
BS
BShutupanddance
New York Area
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very tasty. An upgrade from the Indian restaurant that previously occupied the space. More colorful and expansive menu.
TT
TomT
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
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 on May 11, 2022
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
10 reviews
5.0
10 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
Peter
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 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
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing and the service was great!
PC
PCV3
Richmond
19 reviews
5.0
19 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
92 reviews
vip
5.0
92 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
47 reviews
5.0
47 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.

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

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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

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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