Welcome to Spice Route Indian Restaurant
Spice Route Indian Restaurant, nestled in Symington, Kilmarnock, is a culinary haven that offers a vibrant banquet dining experience. Known for its friendly service and diverse menu, the restaurant captivates diners with dishes like the melt-in-your-mouth lamb rogan josh and delectable butter chicken. Guests rave about the tantalizing Pani Puri appetizers and perfectly spiced Chicken 65. The inviting atmosphere, paired with exceptional staff recommendations, makes for an unforgettable evening. Whether you're a curry connoisseur or a newcomer, Spice Route promises an extraordinary journey through Indian flavors that keeps patrons returning for more.
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38 Kilmarnock Rd, Symington, Kilmarnock KA1 5PW, United Kingdom Hotline:
Welcome to Spice Route Indian Restaurant, a hidden gem located on Kilmarnock Road in the charming village of Symington, Kilmarnock. With its inviting atmosphere and a rich tapestry of flavors, this establishment promises a delightful culinary journey through the heart of India.
From the moment you step inside, you are greeted by the warm and friendly staff, who are eager to guide you through a memorable dining experience. As Michael Millar describes, the banquet dining experience is the perfect way to explore the diverse menu. Start your meal with the delightful Pani Puri—a bite-sized crisp ball filled with chickpeas and a zesty tamarind drizzle. It's a playful and refreshing start to your feast.
Moving on to the starters, guests rave about the indulgent Chicken 65 and the uniquely spiced Tandoori Salmon. Each dish showcases an exceptional attention to flavor and presentation, earning high praise for their gastronomic excellence. As noted by Iain MacLeod, the portions for dishes like pilau rice are generous, ensuring that no one leaves hungry.
The main event is equally impressive. Sink your teeth into the rich lamb rogan josh, where tender meat melts in your mouth, or savor the classic, flavorful butter chicken. Each dish is crafted with care and showcases the authentic bold spices that Indian cuisine is known for. Feedback from Alastair Rennie emphasizes not just the scrumptious food, but also the inviting and lively atmosphere that embraces diners, making for a perfect night out.
For those who desire variety, the banquet is an excellent choice, as echoed by loyal patrons like Jaesin Henry who wholeheartedly recommend sharing and sampling multiple dishes. Additionally, the sweet, fluffy naan bread is a must-try, complementing the vibrant curries beautifully.
Don’t forget to end your meal on a refreshing note with lemon sorbet—a perfect palate cleanser that packs a zesty punch. With each dish, Spice Route Indian Restaurant serves not just food but an invitation to experience a festival of flavors that invigorates the senses.
Spice Route Indian Restaurant has quickly become a favorite for locals and travelers alike. It’s a place where every meal tells a story, and every visit invites you to return for more. Whether you’re seeking a casual dinner or a celebratory feast, this restaurant stands out as a beacon of quality and authenticity in Kilmarnock.
We have literally just arrived home after dining here on Saturday night. Arrived at 5pm and table was awaiting us. We enquired about the Banquet dinnig experience, and after some questioning about our likes, dislikes and allergies we were then served with the most amazing meal we've had in a long time. From appatizers that consisted of a "crisp" ball, stuff it yourself with chickpeas and drizzle a tamarand shot over it and swallow whole. Known as Pani Puri. Delicious. Moving onto the starters, three dishes, one with the most amazing bread with warmed chickpeas. Chicken 65 is just to die for. Although, the Tandoori Salmon is something to write home about... And given some time to digest that lot, we were served with the best sweet nann ever to grace this earth. Served with tender rice and then three dishes, lamb rogan josh that the meat just melted in your mouth. A bowl of butter chicken which was awesome, and finally a chicken dish we didn't quite catch the name of but certainly hit spot. We cleared it all, but that wasn't thru lack of portion size, it was more a determination (aka greed) to not leave anything Finished off with a lemon sorbet to clear the taste buds. The banquet meal is a great way to taste the delights of this restaurant. First time to eat in here and will most certainly be back, staff were amazingly friendly
Absolutely banging, try the banquet, it won't disappoint. Food was out of their world, as soon as I get paid I'm back
We had a really lovely evening in Balbir's, with gorgeous food, lovely atmosphere and fantastic staff. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. The dishes we had were very tasty and well presented. We could not have had a better night. We are already planning to be back soon.
The food was excellent, as was the staff advice regarding a starter. The meal itself was really tasty and once again staff advice that one portion of pilau rice would be enough for two meals was spot on. Excellent service, first class. Large bottles of still water available on request. The background jazz music was definitely for the connoisseur, but in no way diminished a terrific dining experience.
Really Great Nan Bread . Good Service. Keenly priced . Fast service. Slightly difficult to access off the A77 but good signage. particularly the spicy and chilli King prawns.
I have always driven past but never stopped, until yesterday evening on a long drive from the Isles back to Castle Douglas. We were 3 adults and 2 kids. We arrived about 20:30 and although it was empty we were able to enjoy a great meal. The staff were really friendly and accommodating. Our kids don’t like spice but they made them the food they like. For the adults, we also had varied needs. Portions were adjusted to meet those needs and the food was really good. Lovely poppadoms and spiced onions. Lovely pakoras and the curries were varied and tasty. I can only recommend this place and hope to return the next time I am passing. Only tip I would give to the owner would be better signposting. For guests it is best to enter the address as the way off the A/M77 isn’t so obvious.
My all-time favorite Indian place. I highly recommend the banquet. You get a taste of multiple dishes, and it's always amazing.
Little gem of an India restaurant in Kilmarnock. Good service and food. 30 with a drink. Google map didn't get me there. Need to turn off before the restaurant.