Indian restaurant · South Indian

Spice Culture

4941 Stelton Rd, South Plainfield, NJ 07080

$$220 dishes on the menu

The menu runs to 220 dishes, including papdi chaat and thali, which we have found on only a few other menus nearby.

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On their menu

A steel thali with small bowls of curries, dal, rice and roti — Thali

Chicken biryani on a plate — Chicken Biryani

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Roasted PapadDry roasted oven-style crispy cracker flavored with dry Spices.
Chicken 65Chicken morsels sautéed with fresh ginger, green chilies, curry leaves and mustard see.
Stuffed Paneer PakoraCottage cheese fritters stuffed with mint chutney.
Vegetable SamosaMildly spiced potatoes, peas, cashew, raisins stuffed in a light pastry, fried served with chutney.
Drums of HeavenChicken lollipop tossed in traditional spice culture sauce.
Vegetable SamosasSpiced potatoes and green peas wrapped in a thin crust pyramid pastry and deep fried.
Chicken 65Strips of chicken cooked in spicy yogurt and tampered with whole red chili and curry leaves.
Vegetable PakorasAssorted fried vegetable fritters.

Chaat and street food

Dahi Aloo Papri ChaatCrispy papri mingled with chopped onions, tomatoes, yogurt, dry masala, fresh mint and tamarind chutne.
Nanking Tokri ChaatShredded potato basket with spiced sprouts, beans, chick peas served with yogurt and chutney.
Palak Pattey Ki ChaatFresh spinach fritters tossed with potatoes, chickpeas, seasoned yogurt, spices and chutne.
Stuffed Aloo Tikki ChatSpicy potato patty cooked in a skillet, served with spicy Seasoned chick peas and tangy sauces. A specialty Item from Northern India.
Basket ChatBasket crust pastry stuffed with Indian sprouts ,chic peas and potatoes served with spicy yogurt, gram flour sev and tangy sauces.

Soups and salads

Sweet Corn SoupA creamy sweet corn simmered with chopped vegetables.
Manchow SoupFinely chopped vegetable and sauteed garlic flavor soup served with crisp noodles.
Spicy Lemon Corriander SoupFragrant cilantro, beans sprouts, carrots, golden mushrooms and a hint of lemon.
Hot and Sour SoupA traditional Chinese soup prepared with vegetable stock.
Clear Soup
Grilled Chicken Salad
Papaya Salad
Seafood Soup
Spinach and Tofu Soup
Thai Vegetable Green Salad
Tomato Basil Soup
Tomato Egg Drop Soup
Tum Yum SoupLemon-grass, kaffir lime and mushroom simmered in a vegetable broth.
Wonton Soup
Mulligatawny SoupA popular south Indian lentil and coconut soup.
Teriyaki Chicken SaladTeriyaki-marinated grilled chicken, garden veggies tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and grilled pineapple with teriyaki dressing.
Asian Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing SaladFresh Asian diced salad kit with sesame ginger dressing.

Tandoor and grill

Grilled Chicken Chops
Grilled Fish
Grilled Garlic Scallop
Grilled Lamb Chops
Grilled Tilapia
Grilled Chicken SatayMarinated chicken strips skewered with sweet peanut sauce.
Grilled TilapiaMarinated tilapia fillet grilled to perfection.
Asian Seasoned Grilled Lamb ChopsAsian spice marinated lamb chops grilled to perfection.
American Chop SueyCrispy fried noodles with sweet and sour vegetables on top.
Kali Miri Malai Paneer TikkaCubes of fresh Cottage cheese marinated with cream cheese, yogurt, crushed black pepper, ginger garlic paste, cilantro and lemon juice cooked to perfection in c
Paneer Tikka ShaslikCubes of fresh Cottage cheese marinated in red and yellow spiced yogurt and cooked in a charcoal oven and served with cubes of onions, green pepper and pineappl
Chicken Malai KababCubes of chicken marinated in mild sherbet yogurt and cooked in charcoal oven.
Chicken Angare KababBoneless chicken cubes marinated in a yellow sauce and cooked to perfection in a charcoal oven.
Chicken Reshmi KababMinced chicken seasoned with chopped ginger, onions and spices rolled over a skewer and barbecued.
Tandoori ChickenSpring chicken marinated in red Indian spices and yogurt and cooked to perfection in a charcoal oven.
Lamb Seekh KababMinced lamb with onions, mint, chilies, and spices rolled over skewer and barbecued.
Assortment of Tandoori KababsA perfect medley of chicken and lamb seekh kababs served with lemon and garnish with cilantro.
Chicken Jungli KababCubes of chicken marinated in mint green yogurt sauce cooked in charcoal oven.
Chicken Reshmi KababMinced chicken seasoned with chopped ginger, onions, and spices rolled over a skewer and barbecued.
Chicken TikkaBoneless pieces of chicken marinated in red yogurt sauce
Haryali Paneer TikkaCubes of fresh Cottage cheese marinated in cilantro and mint based yogurt and cooked till perfection in a clay oven.
Tandoori Jhinga-E-AatishJumbo shrimp marinated in authentic spiced yogurt and herbs cooked in charcoal oven.
Tandoori Lamb ChopsLamb chops in chef’s special spices cooked to perfection in clay oven serve with lemon wedge and garnish with cilantro.
Tandoori SalmonBoneless pieces of pink salmon marinated in Northern Indian herbs and spices and cooked in a charcoal oven.
Vegetable Seekh KababMinced garden vegetables mixed with authentic herbs and spices rolled over skewer and cooked to perfection in clay oven.
Paneer Tikka MassalaBarbecued Cottage cheese cooked in a red tomato sauce finished with butter cream and dry fenugreek leaves.

Chicken

Chicken DumplingsSteamed or pan fried minced vegetable or minced chicken roll in dumpling wrap.
Black Pepper Chicken
Chicken 95
Chicken Fried Wonton
Chicken Satay
Black Pepper Chicken DryDeep fried marinated chicken strips tossed with crushed black peppers.
Chicken Hot Garlic SauceMarinated chicken strips sauteed with onions, bell peppers and in Chinese chili garlic sauce.
Sweet and Sour ChickenCubes of fried marinated chicken tossed with onion, bell peppers and pineapple cooked in sweet n sour sauce.
Black Pepper ChickenDeep fried marinated chicken strips tossed in black pepper sauce.
Coriander Garlic ChickenSauteed sliced chicken with onion, bell pepper, roasted garlic and cilantro.
General Tsao ChickenDiced chicken with broccoli in chef’s special sauce.
Thai Chicken CurryThai curry loaded with sliced chicken, onion, bell peppers, bamboo shoots and basil.
Chicken in Black Bean SauceSauteed sliced chicken with onions, bell peppers and Mushrooms.
Chicken BroccoliSauteed sliced chicken with broccoli cooked in brown sauce.
Chicken Hong Kong SauceDiced chicken with onion, bell peppers and cashew nuts.
Chicken Mango Sauce
Chicken with Mushroom and Ginger
Chicken with Vegetables and Cashew Nuts
Pan-Fried Chicken with Black Bean
Pepper Corn Chicken
Sliced Chicken with Mushroom and Bamboo Shoot
Bhuna Spice Chicken CurryBoneless chicken cooked in fresh onions, ginger, garlic, tomatoes, herbs and spices.
Chicken Tikka MasalaCubes of boneless barbecue chicken cooked in red tomato sauce finished with butter and fresh cream.
Chicken SaagwalaChicken cooked with special herbs and spices in spinach sauce.
Chicken ChettinadSouth Indian origin spiced chicken cooked with a mixture of fresh herbs, spices, thick sauce.
Chicken ChaapLeg piece of chicken marinated in chef’s special spices cooked to perfection in clay oven.

Lamb and goat

Seafood

Amritsari MachliFish. Fish fingers battered with seasoned chickpea flour deep fried to perfection served as crispy fritters with chutneys.
Naked Shrimp
Salt and Pepper Shrimp
Seafood Dumpling
Shrimp Satay
Fish AmritsariBatter fried North Indian-style fish(Tilapia) served on a bed of onion rings, lemon wedges and cilantro.
Koliwada ShrimpShrimp marinated in an authentic Indian red masala and deep fried.
Bangkok ShrimpSauteed shrimps with onion, bell pepper, jalapeños in Basil sauce.
Thai Shrimp CurryThai curry loaded with sauteed shrimps onion, bell peppers, bamboo shoots and basil red, green and penang.
Bangkok ShrimpSauteed shrimps with onion, bell pepper and jalapenos in basil sauce.
Crystal ShrimpSeafood medley with chef special sauce.
Homuk Shrimp
Hong Kong LobsterSeafood medley with chef special sauce.
Hot Garlic LobsterSeafood medley with chef special sauce.
Salmon Fish Massaman CurrySeafood medley with chef special sauce.
Seafood Medley with Chef Special Sauce
Tilapia Lemon Grass Sauce
Malabar CurrySouth Indian preparation-Cubes of Tilapia or Shrimps flavored with herbs and spices and finished with coconut and cilantro.

Vegetarian and paneer

Vegetable DumplingSteamed or pan fried minced vegetable or minced chicken roll in dumpling wrap.
Garlic Paneer
Vegetable Fried Wonton
Vegetable Thai CurryThai curry loaded with vegetables and basil.
Malai KoftaCottage cheese dumpling cooked in a medium spiced thick sauce.
Paneer Tikka MasalaBarbecued cottage cheese cooked in a red tomato sauce finished with butter cream and dry fenugreek leaves.
Kadhai PaneerCubes of Cottage cheese tossed with batons of onions peppers and tomatoes cooked in chef’s special spices.
Green Vegetables with Black Beans SauceChinese stir fry veggies in a savory black bean.
Stir Fried Vegetables with GingerMedley of fresh vegetables stir fried with soy, chili and ginger.
Coriander Garlic Paneer
Crispy Okra
Eggplant with Hot Garlic Sauce
Fire Suko Thai VegetablesSauteed Thai vegetable with peppercorn and tango chili sauce.
Kung Pao Potato
Nanking Vegetables in Chef's Special Sauce
Red Curry Tofu
Shredded Potato RCP
Sweet and Sour VegetablesMix vegetable with pineapple in traditional sweet and sour sauce.
Tofu with Vegetables
Saag PaneerFresh steamed chopped spinach and cubes of cottage cheese cooked with garlic, ginger, onions, tomatoes, herbs and spices.
Vegetable RajboghA melange of vegetables cooked in spicy Mumbai-style sauce.
Aloo Gobi MasalaA delightful combination of diced potatoes and cauliflower cooked with cumin, fresh onions, ginger, chili and tomatoes garnished with coriander leaves.
Dal MakhaniBlack lentils cooked overnight on a very slow fire flavored with butter, cream, tomatoes and spices.
Yellow Dal TadkaYellow lentils cooked and finished with tempering of chopped onions, tomatoes, whole red chili peppers, garlic and butter.
Ambarsaria CholeA perfect North Indian chickpeas curry. Chickpeas cooked with chopped onions and tomato based sauce garnished with ginger.
Kadai PaneerCubes of Cottage cheese tossed with batons of onions peppers and tomatoes cooked in chef’s special spices.

Biryani and rice

Jasmine Rice
Brown Rice
Vegetable Dum BiryaniRice cooked with melange of fresh vegetables flavored with herbs and spiced.
Zaffrani PulaoSaffron flavored basmati rice.
Spicy Curry Rice
Dum Pukht BiryaniRice cooked with your choice of meat, flavored with North Indian Herbs and Spices in a special sealed pot, a Nawabi Treat.
White Rice
Zaffrani PulaoSaffron flavored Basmati rice.
Vegetable PulaoBasmati rice cooked with melange of vegetables.
Vegetable Dum BiryaniRice cooked with melange of fresh vegetables flavored with herbs and spiced.
Dum Pukht BiryaniRice cooked with your choice of meat, flavored with North Indian herbs and spices in a special sealed pot. A Nawabi treat with tandoori bread.

Indo-Chinese

Thai Salad with Chili Garlic Dressing SaladA rainbow of power veggies with a homemade dressing.
Spring RollsVegetable and chicken. Finely julienned mixed veg. wrapped in spring roll pastry.
Chilli PaneerMarinated paneer or tofu sauteed with onions, bell peppers and green chilies.
Chilli Tofu DryMarinated paneer or tofu sauteed with onions, bell peppers and green chilies.
Cauliflower ManchurianTempura fired crispy cauliflower, fritters in Manchurian sauce.
Vegetable ManchurianTempura fired minced vegetable dumplings fritters in Manchurian sauce.
Chicken Manchurian
Chicken Spring Roll
Chili Garlic Fried Shrimp
Chilli Garlic Vegetable Manchurian
Crispy Honey Wheel
Fried Shrimp Chili Garlic
Fried Shrimp Chili Garlic
Pan Fried Dry Chili Chicken
Vegetable Spring Roll
Crispy Lotus WheelSlices of lotus root coated in a tangy chili or honey sauce.
Chicken Manchurian DryFried chicken balls cooked in a spicy Manchurian sauce.
Pan Fried Chili Chicken DryMarinated chicken strips sauteed with onions and green chilies.
Chili Garlic Fried ShrimpCrumbled shrimps tossed in chili garlic sauce.
Hakka Chili ChickenMarinated diced chicken sauteed with onions and oriental sauce.
Chicken SzechuanDiced Chicken cooked in bold flavor of spicy Szechuan sauce.
Chicken ManchurianFried chicken balls cooked in a spicy Manchurian sauce.
Pan-Fried Chicken with Chilli Garlic Sauce
Chilli FishSliced fried fish with onion, bell pepper and green chilies.
Szechuan FishSliced fried fish cooked in bold flavor of spicy Szechuan sauce.
Chili ShrimpSauteed shrimps with onion, bell pepper and green chilies.
Szechuan ShrimpSauteed Shrimps cooked in bold flavor of spicy Szechuan sauce.
Tamarind Chili SauceWhole fish fried with tamarind chili sauce.
Crispy Pomfret with Szechuan Sauce
Crispy Red SnapperWhole fish fried with tamarind chili sauce.
Imperial Fish with Chilli Garlic Sauce
Lamb with Basil and ChiliSauteed slice lamb with onion and jalapenos.
Chili Fried DuckRoasted Duck with onion, bell peppers and green chilies.
Lamb with Basil and Chilli
Duk with Basil Tamarind Chilli Sauce
Chili Fried LambSliced lamb with onion, bell peppers and green chilies.
Vegetable Manchurian GravyTempura fired minced vegetable dumplings fritters in Manchurian sauce.
Cauliflower Manchurian GravyTempura fired crispy cauliflower dumplings fritters in Manchurian sauce.
Chilli PaneerMarinated paneer cubes, sauteed with onions and Indo Chinese chili sauce.
Chili CauliflowerMarinated tempura fried cauliflower florets, sauteed with onions and Indo Chinese chili sauce.
Basil Chili TofuMarinated tofu cubes sauteed with onions and Indo Chinese chili sauce.
Basil Chili TofuMarinated tofu cubes cooked in basil chili sauce.
Eggplant with Szechuan Sauce
Green Vegetables with Szechuan SauceChinese stir fry veggies in a savory traditional Szechuan sauce.
Spice Culture Fried RiceBasmati rice with vegetables.
Szechwan Fried RiceBasmati rice with Szechuan spices.
Chili Garlic Fried RiceBasmati rice with chili and garlic flavor.
House Special Fried Rice
Nanking Fried Rice
Pineapple Fried Rice
Singapore Fried Rice
Spice Culture DelightMélange of basmati rice and veg noodles soy and chili.
Hakka NoodlesNoodles with cabbage, carrots, onions and soy.
Szechuan Hakka NoodlesHakka noodles tossed vegetables and spicy szechuan.
Pad Thai NoodlesAuthentic Thai noodles with tangy sauce.
Pad See EwFlat noodles with vegetables and oriental broccoli.
Pad Ke MaoFlat noodles with vegetables and basil.
Chilli Garlic NoodlesVegetable noodles with chili and garlic flavor.
Singapore Noodles

Breads

NaanFreshly made refined flour soft bread cooked in a clay oven.
RotiWhole wheat flour flour bread cooked in a clay oven.
Garlic NaanRefined flour bread flavored with roasted garlic.
Laccha ParathaA multi-layered whole wheat bread cooked in a clay oven.
Stuffed ParathasChoice of cauliflower or potato. A whole wheat flour bread stuffed with your choice of vegetable cooked in clay oven.
Assortment of Bread BasketCombination of naan, roti, garlic naan.
Pudina ParathaMulti layered whole wheat bread with fresh chopped mint.

Sides and extras

Desserts

Overview

220 dishes on the menu we read, about 111 of them without meat or seafood
Price: $$ (moderate)

Dishes you can get here

Veg Biryani

Goat Biryani

Butter Chicken

Spice CultureSouth Plainfield

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Location

4941 Stelton Rd, South Plainfield, NJ 07080 · Get directions

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Where is Spice Culture?

Spice Culture is at 4941 Stelton Rd, South Plainfield, NJ 07080. Phone: 9085616085.

Does Spice Culture have vegetarian options?

Yes. About 111 of the 220 dishes on the menu we read have no meat or seafood, for example Sweet Corn Soup, Manchow Soup, Spicy Lemon Corriander Soup and Hot and Sour Soup.

What dishes does Spice Culture serve?

Their menu includes Aloo Gobi, Aloo Tikki, Baingan Bharta, Bhindi Masala, Butter Chicken, Chana Masala, Chicken 65, Chicken Biryani, Chicken Tikka and Chicken Tikka Masala.

How expensive is Spice Culture?

It is in our $$ price range (moderate).

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