Épices de L'Inde specializes in authentic Indian and Pakistani culinary traditions, focusing on the skillful application of aromatic spices and complex spice blends. The menu features a variety of tandoori grilled meats, slow-cooked curries, and vegetable-based dishes prepared with traditional clay ovens. Halal-certified ingredients ensure that every preparation adheres to specific dietary requirements while maintaining deep, savory flavor profiles. Basmati rice and freshly baked naan accompany the diverse selection of spicy, creamy, or herb-infused gravies common to the subcontinent. The dining room offers a functional setting that highlights the aromatic nature of the regional specialties served. Patrons find a reliable selection of classic preparations that emphasize the texture and depth of lentils, meats, and aromatic basmati grains in a straightforward, focused environment designed for consistent culinary results.
Épices de L'Inde is widely regarded as a welcoming destination in Quebec City for those seeking authentic, flavorful, and reasonably priced Indian cuisine. Visitors frequently praise the generous portions and the comforting, home-style quality of dishes like the daal, butter chicken, and various vegetarian options. While a few guests noted occasional inconsistencies in preparation or atmosphere, the vast majority of experiences highlight the exceptionally warm hospitality and attentive service provided by the staff, making it a highly recommended spot for both locals and travelers.
We visited here with a hope to taste the Indian food in Quebec. We ordered Chicken Tikka, Chicken Biryani (as they call it) & garlic naan with green chilli chicken Curry. Every item was packed with a surprise 😳 for me.
Surprise No.1 : Chicken Tikka - we ordered thinking it's an appetiser. Instead it was served with Rice (Adhi dha Surprise😅)….
Surprise No.2: I ordered chicken Biryani but what I got looks more like Chicken Pulao that's not the Surprise part….Surprise part is no Raita with Biryani (Hyderabadi's knows its importance). For that we need to pay.
One more surprising part is that we found a broccoli 🥦 in the biryani…. I don't know if chef was trying to make a healthier version of Biryani….
Surprise No.4: green chilli chicken gravy style…. I thought it would be served as a gravy style of chilli chicken…. But instead it is green chilli in a normal chicken gravy.
Overall I'm not satisfied with the food….& suggestion to the restaurants'Pls don't call pulavs a Biryani'. If you are serving just the pulav, pls mention chicken Pulao. We will keep our expectations low.
My wife & I are avid East Indian diners. This was a great food experience. The chicken biryani was spicy & flavourful. The lamb tikka masala was also delightful & flavorful. Our naan was hot, fresh & light. The staff were quick & very attentive. Great portions & value for the price. A recommend.
We tried a mix of dishes-butter chicken, dal makhani, paneer tikka, & garlic naan-& honestly, everything was full of rich, traditional flavors. The butter chicken was creamy & perfectly spiced, & the naan was soft, fresh, & loaded with garlic-just how we like it. Portions were generous, & everything came out hot & fresh.
The service was great too. The staff was super friendly, quick, & even adjusted the spice levels just the way we wanted. The vibe of the place was cozy & welcoming, with soft Bollywood music playing in the background, which added a nice touch.
We ended the meal with mango lassi & gulab jamun, & both were absolutely delicious.
Whether you're familiar with Indian food or trying it for the first time, this place is a total gem. Can't wait to go back!
I ignored the -ve reviews since wanted to eat Vegetarian Indian food & this was close by & in the end it was a good decision. We ordered rice dal tadka & couple of more veg dishes & the food tase was very home like & we did enjoyed it & in the end we took parcel of couple of dishes for later. The service was good & only thing you can say it the decor & place ....its in basement & has a very old set up ....other than that it was a good experience.
Loved it food was awesome & service was just fantastic.everything is fresh & hot.server was too helpful. We ordered dal, paneer , garlic nan n rica n salad. Quebec city have many few places to eat indian food. This reataurant was whole day open from 2 to night. I just recommend you this restaurant for indian tourist. We told them to make it spicier than usual spice level.
I had a late lunch/early dinner at this restaurant yesterday. I love curry & where I live in the US, there are no Indian restaurants nearby. So, what a treat to find one while exploring Quebec. First, the restaurant is located in a desirable section of Quebec where the street is a pedestrian-only street that is lined with many cafes, restaurants, bars, & small shops. A must see! Spices of India is located down basement steps in an historic building. So there are no windows in the restaurant which means the ambiance is a tad dark. Not a problem for me. Because it was mid-day, the place was empty except for one other table. I ordered two dishes & some naan. While I was waiting for my meal to arrive, the other table, a party of six, complained that the food did not taste authentic. The waiter explained that's how they cook it in Quebec. The table & the waiter exchanged some more words about the food, they paid, & left. My food arrived. It looked so yummy. But at first bite, I could see what the other table was complaining about. Both dishes were very bland. Not one hint of curry spice in either dish. I was disappointed. I stole a salt shaker from a nearby table to help bring out some flavors. The salt made it more palatable. I was super hungry when I arrived, so I ate both dishes. & I told the waiter the food was good. But in reality, I think the chef missed the mark. Or perhaps the locals prefer bland foods. IDK. The naan was yummy, however. The service was good. But the food could use more spices to make it more flavorful. I am not talking about adding spices to make it hot to the taste, just enough to taste like a real authentic curry dish. Lastly, if you hope to order a stiff drink with dinner here, as an FYI, this restaurant is a carry-in-your-own-booze place.
