Spice Lounge Menu
Welcome to Spice Lounge, a delightful cocktail bar nestled in the heart of San Diego. This unique venue specializes in Indian vegan cuisine, ensuring that even plant-based diners can indulge in rich and flavorful dishes. With a menu that balances between satisfying vegan and vegetarian options, Spice Lounge promises an exquisite culinary experience.
The atmosphere strikes a perfect chord, blending casual elegance with a relaxed vibe—ideal for lunch, dinner, and everything in between. Outdoor seating allows guests to soak in the California sun while enjoying expertly crafted cocktails and daily happy hour specials.
Highlights include a delicious Chicken Soup, infused with aromatic spices and garnished with fresh cilantro, alongside a meatless version for those preferring a vegan option. Whether you're enjoying a meal with friends or savoring quiet moments with family, Spice Lounge is perfect for groups of all ages.
- Location: 859 Hornblend St, San Diego, CA
- Phone: (858) 272-1600
- Features: Reservations, delivery, outdoor seating, and more.
Appetizers
Samosa
2 vegetarian turnovers stuffed with potatoes, peas, spices, herbs and served with tamarind chutney.
Shrimp Pakora
Shrimp marinated with chick pea batter and spices served with chutney.
Cheese Naan
Homemade bread stuffed with mozzarella.
Curry Fries
Fries, fenugreek, herbs, and curry sauce.
Indian Latkes
Mini potato pancakes topped with onions, chili, and tamarind chutney.
Spice Wings
Chicken wings marinated in yogurt with spices then BBQ'd in our clay oven served with tamarind chutney
Chutney Sampler
Assortment of appetizers.
Papri Chaat
Indian nachos, homemade chips topped with spiced chickpeas, tamarind chutney, yogurt and garnished with cilantro
Cheese Samosa
2 vegetarian turnovers stuffed with mozzarella cheese and spices. Served with mango chutney
Chicken Pakora
Marinated all-white chicken fritters served with homemade tamarind chutney.
Bhel Puri
Puffed rice, potatoes, onions, wafers and tamarind
Karma Soup
Veggie or chicken. Lightly spiced coconut flavored soup with lentils.
Tossed Green Salad
Fresh lettuce, fine cut cucumbers, and sliced tomatoes in our extra virgin olive oil and vinegar dressing.
Soups and Salads
Curries
Masala
National dish of England. A flavorful mixture of spices simmered in a rich tomato and onion puree with a touch of cream.
Jalfrezzi
Ranges from medium to spicy. Fresh, cauliflower, sauted onions, bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots cooked in a thick and savory yellow curry with coconut milk.
Vindaloo
Great for spicy food lovers. A zesty curry sauce cooked with tomato, potatoes, onion; infused with paprika, lime juice & tamarind chutney.
Saag
An authentic Northern Indian classic. Puree of fresh spinach cooked with ginger, garlic, roasted cumin, and fenugreek.
Nirvana
Red onions, bell peppers, and mustard seeds cooked with coconut milk. A fan favorite.
Butter Chicken
Tomato and onion puree, mixed with spices and creamy butter curry
Chicken Tikka
Skewered strips of boneless chicken marinated in home made sauce.
Tandoori Shrimp
Shrimp mildly marinated with garlic, cilantro, and black pepper.
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken on the bone, marinated in yogurt with spices, baked in our clay oven.
Tandoori
Vegetarian
Dal Makhni
Slow simmered mixed Indian lentils sauteed with tomatoes, ginger, onions, and spices.
Vegetable Korma
Mild creamy dish prepared with ginger, onion, roasted garlic, fenugreek, and tomato garnished with raisins and cashews
Mixed Vegetables
Cauliflower, carrots, potatoes, and green peas sauteed with onions, ginger, and green chili.
Saag Aloo
Pureed spinach leaves and potatoes cooked with onion, green chili, and ginger.
Channa Masala
chickpeas, onion, garlic, tomato and spices
Malai Kofta
Mixed vegetable balls cooked in tomato, onion, ginger and saffron cream sauce
Spiced Iced Tea
Homemade iced tea flavored with fresh mint, cloves, green cardamom, and cinnamon.
Nimbu Paani
Homemade lemonade, Indian style with fresh ginger and lime.
Mango Lassi
Homemade yogurt mango shake
Drinks
Sides
Kachumber
Chopped cucumber, red onions, tomatoes, and cilantro with a splash of lime juice.
Chutney
Your choice of mango, tamarind, mint, , and spicy.
Garlic Naan
Baked bread in the clay oven garlic and cilantro.
Lentil Papadam
Lentil crackers flavored with black pepper and cumin.
Raita
Home-made yogurt with grated cucumber and spices.
Masala Sauce
A flavorful mixture of spices simmered in a rich tomato and onion puree with a touch of cream.
Naan
Homemade bread baked in clay oven.
Basmati Rice
Gulab Jamum
All time Indian favorite. Golden fried dumplings simmered in rose water.
Chocolate Samosa
Pastries filled with chocolate and hints of cinnamon.
Pista Kulfi
Homemade pistachio ice cream
Desserts
Appetizers Lunch
Aloo Tikki
Mini potato pancakes topped with onions, chili, and tamarind chutney.
Cheese Naan Lunch
Homemade bread stuffed with mozzarella.
Lamb Naan
Homemade bread stuffed with minced lamb, finely chopped onion, and cilantro, baked in clay oven.
Spice Wings Lunch
Chicken wings marinated in yogurt with spices then BBQ'd in our clay oven served with chutney.
Onion Bhaji
Onion fritters seasoned with ginger and spices, served with chutney.
Paneer Pakora
Marinated paneer (cheese) dipped in chickpea batter.
Chicken Soup
Flavored with onions, ginger, garlic, and spices, garnished with cilantro and basmati rice.
Vegetarian Soup
Meatless soup.
Soups and Salads Lunch
Biryani Lunch
Chicken Biryani
Shrimp Biryani
Lamb Biryani
Veggies Biryani
Vegetable Biryani
Sauted basmati rice mixed with nuts and raisin flavored with exotic spices such as cumin, and coriander is layered with Veggies and then cooked on a low flame.
