Modern Indian Kitchen & Bar

Where every spice
tells a story

Slow-braised curries, a roaring charcoal tandoor and a cocktail bar inspired by the old spice routes — in the heart of Chennai.

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Lunch: 12 – 3:30
Dinner: 7 – 11 pm
Bar: Till 12 am

Kashmiri rogan josh in a bowl, garnished with cream and herbs

Tonight’s special

Kashmiri Rogan Josh

₹680

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Signature plates

Three dishes we’re known for

Full menu

Kashmiri Rogan Josh

Slow-braised mutton in Kashmiri chilli, fennel and dry ginger. Our signature.

₹680

Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani

Aged basmati and saffron, sealed and slow-cooked with marinated chicken.

₹560

Lamb Seekh Kebab

Hand-minced lamb with ginger and green chilli, grilled over charcoal.

₹520

À la carte

The Menu

Charcoal, slow fires and spices ground every morning. Add dishes to build a dine-in pre-order or takeaway.

22 dishes

Dahi Bhalla
₹320
Soft lentil dumplings in whipped yoghurt, tamarind, mint and roasted cumin.
VegetarianGFSpice level 1 of 3
Chef’s pick
Kachori Chaat
₹290
Crisp moong-dal kachori, fine sev, pomegranate and three house chutneys.
VegetarianSpice level 1 of 3
Medu Vada & Sambar
₹260
Crunchy urad-dal doughnuts with tamarind sambar and coconut chutney.
VegetarianVeganGFSpice level 1 of 3
Onion Uttapam
₹280
Fermented rice pancake topped with shallots, green chilli and curry leaves.
VegetarianVeganGFSpice level 1 of 3
Achari Paneer Tikka
₹420
Pickle-spiced cottage cheese, peppers and onion, charred in the tandoor.
VegetarianGFSpice level 2 of 3
Chef’s pick
Lamb Seekh Kebab
₹520
Hand-minced lamb with ginger and green chilli, grilled over charcoal.
Non-vegetarianGFSpice level 2 of 3
Chef’s pick
Kashmiri Rogan Josh
₹680
Slow-braised mutton in Kashmiri chilli, fennel and dry ginger. Our signature.
Non-vegetarianGFSpice level 2 of 3
Smoked Butter Chicken
₹590
Tandoori chicken in a velvety tomato-fenugreek gravy with charcoal smoke.
Non-vegetarianGFSpice level 1 of 3
Chettinad Kadai Chicken
₹560
Fiery Chettinad masala, kalpasi and black pepper, tossed in the kadai.
Non-vegetarianGFSpice level 3 of 3
Amritsari Chole
₹420
Tea-stewed chickpeas with pomegranate seed, ginger and fresh coriander.
VegetarianVeganGFSpice level 2 of 3
Tandoori Bread Basket
₹340
Butter naan, garlic naan and laccha paratha with a pot of dal makhani.
Vegetarian
Chef’s pick
Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani
₹560
Aged basmati and saffron, sealed and slow-cooked with marinated chicken.
Non-vegetarianSpice level 2 of 3
Anda Dum Biryani
₹460
Spiced eggs layered with caramelised onion, mint and fragrant rice.
Non-vegetarianGFSpice level 2 of 3
Malabar Biryani
₹590
Short-grain kaima rice, cashew, raisins and coastal spices, Thalassery style.
Non-vegetarianGFSpice level 1 of 3
Saffron & Orange Cake
₹320
Warm semolina sponge, saffron syrup and candied orange.
Vegetarian
Chef’s pick
Dark Chocolate Truffles
₹280
70% cacao with cardamom and a whisper of sea salt.
VegetarianGF
Gajar Halwa Layer Cake
₹340
Carrot-halwa sponge with mascarpone and pistachio crumb.
Vegetarian
Kokum Mojito
₹260
Kokum, lime, mint and soda. Alcohol-free.
VegetarianVeganGF
Curry Leaf G&T
₹520
Gin infused with curry leaf, tonic and pink peppercorn.
VegetarianVeganGF
Chef’s pick
Hibiscus Negroni
₹580
Gin, hibiscus-infused vermouth and orange bitters.
VegetarianVeganGF
Saffron Spritz
₹540
Saffron cordial, sparkling wine and a twist of orange.
VegetarianVeganGF
Nimbu Mint Cooler
₹220
Fresh lime, mint and black salt over crushed ice. Alcohol-free.
VegetarianVeganGF

Our story

Recipes from home, cooked with patience

“My grandmother never measured her masala. We grind ours every morning — that’s the closest I can get to her kitchen.”

Chef Arjun Rao · Executive ChefSample profile

spices in our garam masala: 28spices in our garam masala
slow braise for rogan josh: 14 hrslow braise for rogan josh
charcoal tandoor heat: 450°charcoal tandoor heat

The masala room

Ground at dawn. Every single day.

Gallery

Candlelight, copper & charcoal

A dining room built around an open tandoor — tap any photo to step inside.

Reservations

Reserve
your evening

Tables for up to 12 guests. For larger parties and private dining, mention it in your request.

Guest notes

Kind words from our tables

Sample reviews written for this concept demo

Sample

“The rogan josh was the best I’ve had outside Srinagar, and the staff made our evening feel genuinely special.”

Ananya R. · Anniversary dinner

Sample

“Beautiful room, unhurried service and a biryani we’re still talking about. The kids loved the kokum mojito.”

Karthik & Meera · Family lunch

Sample

“Inventive cocktails and properly fiery Chettinad chicken. Book the bar seats if you like watching the tandoor.”

David K. · Visiting from London

Visit us

Find your seat

21 Saffron Lane, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600034
Monday – Thursday
12:00 – 15:30 · 19:00 – 23:00
Friday – Sunday
12:00 – 23:30
Bar
Daily until midnight
+91 00000 00000 (demo number)
reservations@urbanspice.demo

Urban Spice

Valet parking · Wheelchair accessible

Recipes from home, cooked with patience

“My grandmother never measured her masala. We grind ours every morning — that’s the closest I can get to her kitchen.”

Chef Arjun Rao · Executive ChefSample profile

28spices in our garam masala

14 hrslow braise for rogan josh

450°charcoal tandoor heat

Where every spice tells a story