Excellent food, generous owner who pays attention to everyone even when the place is crowded. Several vegan options available in the buffet as well as on the menu.
I was at a conference in Albuquerque and stayed at a hotel that is about a 3 minute walk from this place. Everything was delicious. I will definitely return to this place if I'm in town again.
It's hard to find South Indian food where I live, so I was very pleased to find AmSpices. Excellent uttapam, dosas, and idlis. My husband and I were in heaven. Everything is fresh and cooked to order. It was so good, we had dinner there twice during our 4 day stay in Albuquerque. I highly recommend this place! Very authentic and the restaurant smells so incredible when you walk in. They also have a buffet daily, and more than half the items are vegan. Gluten free items are clearly marked.
Waaaaay overpriced. Small portions too. If you want tasty vegan food, you can find better and cheaper at Bombay Spice, the Indian grocery store up the street. I can buy two BOXES of samosas for what I was charged for two INDIVIDUAL ones from AmSpices.
so food is cheaper at a grocery store than a restaurant? you mean we have to pay people to prepare our food, serve it to us, then clean-up? wow... thanks for the (useless) insight, VeganPaws.
The woman who (I believe) owns and runs this wonderful place with her husband (all just inferrence, might be totally wrong) has made me something delicious everytime I have been in. She let me know what was vegan on the buffet but when I kept looking at the menu she told me "You want vegan? You sit down." And she was like a fairy godmother in the kitchen. She made me some amazing poori bhaji, some sort of delicious curry potatoes and bhindi, and delicious rice. It still came out to ten dollars. She and her food is fantastic and exactly what you need before you know you need it. I swear she is magic. Huge helpings and huge love in them.
Updated from previous review on Thursday April 30, 2015
I went here for the lunch buffet yesterday. They were clear about which items were vegan, the price was reasonable, and I loved everything I tried. I can't wait to go back and try the dosas!
We live nearby and have been looking forward to AM Spices of India opening. .. our first meal there was delightful, the different flavors were wonderful. We look forward to making it a regular stop during the busy work week.
Updated from previous review on Sunday September 28, 2014
9 Reviews
First Review by Jack+2
hwvd
Points +16
very generous - Edit
Excellent food, generous owner who pays attention to everyone even when the place is crowded. Several vegan options available in the buffet as well as on the menu.
Read morePros: quality of flavor , fresh , family atmosphere
Guest
Melynavarro
Points +284
Delicious! - Edit
I was at a conference in Albuquerque and stayed at a hotel that is about a 3 minute walk from this place. Everything was delicious. I will definitely return to this place if I'm in town again.
Read morePros: Vegan options, All you can eat option to try different items, In downtown
Cons: its a small location, doesn't sit too many people, doesn't serve alcohol (I was hoping for wine)
Guest
JackieP
Points +379
super delish - Edit
All the food was great. Get the iced masala chai, it's amazing.
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Jonyaya
Points +64
Wonderful!! - Edit
Throughly enjoyed this lovely restaurant ! Great buffet, tasty, clean food! Wonderful staff. Highly recommended!
Read morePros: the delicious food!
Cons: none!
Guest
Raynevegan
Points +111
best Indian food I've had! - Edit
It's hard to find South Indian food where I live, so I was very pleased to find AmSpices. Excellent uttapam, dosas, and idlis. My husband and I were in heaven. Everything is fresh and cooked to order. It was so good, we had dinner there twice during our 4 day stay in Albuquerque. I highly recommend this place! Very authentic and the restaurant smells so incredible when you walk in. They also have a buffet daily, and more than half the items are vegan. Gluten free items are clearly marked.
Read moreGuest
VeganPaws
Points +28
Overpriced - Edit
Waaaaay overpriced. Small portions too. If you want tasty vegan food, you can find better and cheaper at Bombay Spice, the Indian grocery store up the street. I can buy two BOXES of samosas for what I was charged for two INDIVIDUAL ones from AmSpices.
Read morePros: Vegetarian
Cons: Overpriced, Small portions
anomen
so food is cheaper at a grocery store than a restaurant? you mean we have to pay people to prepare our food, serve it to us, then clean-up? wow... thanks for the (useless) insight, VeganPaws.
Read moreGuest
Bourqueee
Points +34
Like going to a family dinner - Edit
The woman who (I believe) owns and runs this wonderful place with her husband (all just inferrence, might be totally wrong) has made me something delicious everytime I have been in. She let me know what was vegan on the buffet but when I kept looking at the menu she told me "You want vegan? You sit down." And she was like a fairy godmother in the kitchen. She made me some amazing poori bhaji, some sort of delicious curry potatoes and bhindi, and delicious rice. It still came out to ten dollars. She and her food is fantastic and exactly what you need before you know you need it. I swear she is magic. Huge helpings and huge love in them.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Thursday April 30, 2015
Pros: Delicious, Made just for you, Buffet available for togo as well
Guest
ASomerville
Points +436
Very Good - Edit
I went here for the lunch buffet yesterday. They were clear about which items were vegan, the price was reasonable, and I loved everything I tried. I can't wait to go back and try the dosas!
Read morePros: Price, Yummy, Many options, clearly marked
Cons: Parking can be a hassle downtown
Guest
Jack+2
Points +44
Wonderful - Edit
We live nearby and have been looking forward to AM Spices of India opening. .. our first meal there was delightful, the different flavors were wonderful. We look forward to making it a regular stop during the busy work week.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Sunday September 28, 2014
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