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SPICE XING
Spice Xing is an upscale, family-casual dining restaurant serving contemporary Indian cuisine and dishes influenced by foreign cultures which came to settle, rule or conquer the Indian subcontinent since millenia. The dining hall is adorned by a rich fabric ceiling and the walls have a plethora of the unique Indian spices in pictures. The restaurant has a full bar and offers comfortable booth and chair seating. The restaurant serves a sumptuous lunch buffet and has a Happy hour followed by dinner service.
It is conveniently located in the Rockville Town Square, with ample parking and easy accessibility by Metro.
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50 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 50 reviews
5 stars
(16)
4 stars
(21)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(3)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(18)
- fit for foodies(16)
- good for groups(12)
- special occasion(10)
- great for lunch(6)
- kid-friendly(6)
SPICE XING Reviews List
Review 1 for SPICE XING
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Scrumptious Indian
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Best Indian food in the Rockville area. Nice and spicy but not over the top. Lovely presentation as well. Kid-friendly in that they are very accomodating and understanding of kid messes."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for SPICE XING
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Solid
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food, really nice ambiance and great service. Garlic naan is outstanding. Nice dinner out with the girls."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for SPICE XING
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Spice Xing blew my mind. Last year I had a really bad experience with Indian food and did not want to try it again. I gave this place a chance because my wife was craving Indian food. I was kind of nervous at first until I had my first bite, I fell in love from that point on. After the experience we had, this is definitely our favorite place to eat."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 4 for SPICE XING
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The interior decor was very
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The interior decor was very inviting, and the outdoor seating option allows you to enjoy the weather in downtown Rockville."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining
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Review 5 for SPICE XING
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Typical, creative, delicious food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I like this place because it has the classic Indian favorites, plus some original dishes as well as some more unusual Indian entrees. The ambience is very comfortable and modern. The staff is very attentive and the manager is always double checking. If you are looking for a combo of good typical and some creative things you can find no where else. This is a great choice. Food is tasty and amble."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 6 for SPICE XING
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food with yummy cocktails!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food with yummy cocktails!"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for SPICE XING
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I'm a fan of most any dish
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I'm a fan of most any dish that incorporates something prepared in a tandoor. This time, however, I found the Tandoori Chicken to be rather dry and not particularly savory. That it was served with rather bland basmati rice -- bland only in that there wasn't anything to mix in to "spice xing" it up -- probably made matters worse. The naan was tasty and perfectly done, however. I'll certainly go back, if only to try other dishes on their menu."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2011
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Review 8 for SPICE XING
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I drove a considerable distance
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I drove a considerable distance to try out this new Indian restaurant. The decor was, as advertised, chic but cold. Both dishes were quite tasty. The service was negligent and dismissive. I sat, numerous times, completely unattended to. And when they deigned to approach the table, the rapport was perfunctory, as if I were a bother just being there. I will not return until they show greater respect to their customers."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2004
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Review 9 for SPICE XING
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I had the lunch buffet. I
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I had the lunch buffet. I would definitely go back."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2009
Special Features: special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 10 for SPICE XING
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very nice Indian snacks, I
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very nice Indian snacks, I especially like the chilli cheese toast. I've been there a few times now, and had a good experience every time. The lunch buffet on weekends is good too."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for SPICE XING
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very good. Staff did a good
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very good. Staff did a good job suggesting items. Would return"
Dined on 03/19/2013
2006
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Review 12 for SPICE XING
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Recommend for dinner, not buffet
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I have been here for dinner a couple of times and the food was great. So, I decided to go for buffet and the food was very ordinary. I will go for dinner but I will stay away from their buffet."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2011
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Review 13 for SPICE XING
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
returned thanks to the 50%
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"returned thanks to the 50% off on Google Offers! No problem making the reservation through OpenTable or using the online coupon once the bill arrived. The food and mango lassis were just as good as our first visit! Highly recommend."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for SPICE XING
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Won't be the only time I come
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The tandoori chicken and roti nan were very good, as was the service. The ambiance is not as appealing as that of Passages of India, a sister restaurant in Bethesda. The only disappointment was the weak coffee."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 15 for SPICE XING
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Buffet was awful. Seemed like
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Buffet was awful. Seemed like it was all leftovers. I have been here before. Every time it is a gamble. The Indian restaurants in this area bank on non-Indians ignorance. Truly, the Rockville area has no decent Indian restaurants. Why can't we get a Woodlands or Saravana Palace in this area?"
Dined on 02/26/2013
2011
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Review 16 for SPICE XING
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Worst service I can remember
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service was very bad. We became so hungry after waiting a long time we asked for bread. We were told at that time that the food was just about to be served. 30 minutes passed by with no food, even though we spoke to manager it took about another 10 minutes. The manager was very apologetic. The food was good once we received it, but no food was worth waiting that long for and who knows maybe we were just so hungry it tasted good. If I were the manager I would have given us a large discount or even free as the service was that bad. He would have had a return customer. Now we will not go back."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2009
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Review 17 for SPICE XING
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A new favorite!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We recently moved to Gaithersburg and were interested in exploring new places for good Indian food and came across Spice Xing on Yelp and Open Table. After reading the rave reviews we decided why not? Well all I have to say is wow! Service, food and cocktails no less than outstanding. The waiter was tentative to us as well as to the demanding couple sitting behind us who wanted everything down to the recipe of their entrees. Can't wait to take my girlfriend who is also an Indian food fanatic. See you soon Spice Xing!!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 18 for SPICE XING
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great choice!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food here is amazing. You will find a broad mix of North Indian cuisine cooked to perfection. To complement your entree, the naan and basmati rice are both quite well done. The service is wonderful too and the staff friendly. Highly recommended!"
Dined on 02/21/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 19 for SPICE XING
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Took my wife there for Valentine's
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Took my wife there for Valentine's Day dinner. She was born in India and loves
Indian food. My only complaint was that the food was not spicy. My wife asked ahead
of time, and they said they could make it as spicy as she wanted. However when the
food came they just brought a bottle of hot sauce. That was dissapointing! The food
was good however. Waiters and staff were all very polite and helpful and the food
was prepared quickly. Overall, a pretty good experience. Quiet place, great ambience
and a short walk to the Regal theaters."
Indian food. My only complaint was that the food was not spicy. My wife asked ahead
of time, and they said they could make it as spicy as she wanted. However when the
food came they just brought a bottle of hot sauce. That was dissapointing! The food
was good however. Waiters and staff were all very polite and helpful and the food
was prepared quickly. Overall, a pretty good experience. Quiet place, great ambience
and a short walk to the Regal theaters."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for SPICE XING
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food, good service,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great food, good service, nice quiet spot in Rockville Town Center - will be back"
Dined on 02/09/2013
2004
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Review 21 for SPICE XING
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
great experience at the restaurant/
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"great experience at the restaurant//made reservation without a problem and located upon arrival//mango lassi was great//appetizers and entrees were superb - portion, taste, temperature//saw and ordered food that is not featured at other DC Area Indian restaurants - had wonderful appetizers and entrees//liked how the white basmati rice, cabbage salad, and greens were on the dinner plates upon service of entrees//highly recommend this restaurant!"
Dined on 02/10/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for SPICE XING
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A Nice Night Out with Friends
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Their appetizer/small plate menu is long an interesting, so we ended up having "Indian Tapas" for dinner which gave us lots of choices and was very tasty!
We've ordered of there regular menu too, and the food has always been quite good. But be careful, when the say something is hot (very spicy) they mean it!
The tandoori pineapple for desert is fantastic!
If you order take-out, they will bring it out to you in your car, which comes in quite handy in Rockville Town Square."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2002
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 23 for SPICE XING
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The staff here is very friendly
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The staff here is very friendly and knowledable of the menu. The food was good, but not the best."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2007
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Review 24 for SPICE XING
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
If you are looking for authentic
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"If you are looking for authentic Indian cuisine, this is it. The food was outstanding. The bartender was excellent, and the service although a bit laid back was attentive."
Dined on 01/22/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for SPICE XING
Based on the average of (26) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate