Spice Jar — Restaurant in Fontana

Spice Jar: A Tale of Two Worlds - Delicious Food, Bumpy Service

My Spice Jar experience was a curious tale of two halves: foodie paradise on the plate, and a bit of convenience store chaos in the air. Let's delve into the delicious first.

The Food: Oh, the food! It was a vibrant tapestry of pungent spices and aromatic flavors. The lamb vindaloo (7/10) wrestled with my taste buds, offering a great flavor profile but leaving me yearning for a more intense fire. The chicken tikka masala (8/10), however, hit the spice sweet spot perfectly. Rich tomato gravy hugged tender chicken cubes, each bite an explosion of comfort and warmth.

The goat biryani (9/10) was a revelation. Fluffy rice studded with succulent goat, aromatic spices, and caramelized onions – it was a symphony of textures and tastes. And the samosas (10/10). They were golden titans, crisp and flaky on the outside, bursting with spiced-potato goodness within. A single bite transported me to bustling street markets, a testament to their authenticity.

The chili garlic naan (10/10) deserves a standing ovation. Fluffy, chewy, and infused with the perfect blend of chilies and garlic, it was the ideal dipping companion. Every morsel begged to be scooped up in its warm embrace.

The Service: Now, the service (6/10) was a bit of a bumpy ride. Tucked away in the convenience store side with the main restaurant closed, things got a tad hectic. Orders got mixed up, wait times stretched, and the overall ambiance lacked the charm I expected. I give the staff credit for handling the unexpected rush with relative grace, but it took a bit of the shine off the dining experience.

The Verdict: Despite the slight service hiccup, Spice Jar's food shines brightly. The bold flavors, generous portions, and exquisite textures left me wanting more. If you're chasing a spice adventure, and don't mind a touch of quirky ambience, Spice Jar is worth a visit. Just be prepared for a potential convenience...

The food is simply incredible.

I had the somosas, Tika masala chicken, a lamb dish (that unfortunately I can't remember the of) and garlic Naan bread.

The Somosas crispy on the outside soft and flaky on the inside. They were delicious try them with some of the sauces they offer. The red sauce is sweet while the green is spicy the white one is made out of yogurt which is my favorite.

The Tika masala we got was made from the oven chicken which was soft and tender. Wonderful flavor I do recommend it please be aware there are bones and sometimes nerves in it. But we were told before hand.

The lamb which was the 4th lamb item on the list was tasty. When you think of lamb sometimes you can get a strong flavor this was very mild and it just fell apart and melted in your mouth.

Now the service wasn't the best but it wasn't the worst. They are great but if you want top notch service don't come they will annoy you. We didn't mind to sit for a minute and then have to ask for certain things. But if you feel you have to be catered to then just order to go because the food is...

Many of the reviews on here have had positive experiences, our experience, however was not so positive. I will say the restaurant itself looked amazing, fresh and modern. The service, not so much. It took a while to get recognized and they didn't greet us till we were walking toward a spot, maybe it was a seat yourself type of place. The restaurant wasn't very busy yet it took far longer than one would have expected to have a waiter come by. When we were finally able to order, we put in our drink selections. My g/f got a iced tea and I got a hot one. Her's came out instantly, mine came out at the end after we had eaten. Our food quality felt more like what I'd expect from a 3 star place. Not anywhere near the 4.5 star rating this had. Our expectations were higher than what we received, we do hope that this isn't a common experience and that this business is normally worth the higher...