Spice N Flavor, San Jose

Established in 1998, Spice N Flavor welcomes all enthusiasts of Indian cuisine. Set up by Tom Vellaringattu, a food technology specialist and nutritionist, the restaurant was awarded in 2002 with Certificate of Distinction from The American Tasting Institute for their flagship spice mixes such as Egg-Tofu Masala, Garam Masala, Sambar Masala, Vindaloo Masala, and others. Customers of this award-winning establishment can try:

• Chicken Biriyani: with chicken thigh, spicy sauce, and Basmati rice with mint, onion, cucumber, green pepper, and yogurt raitha.
• Fish Curry: which features tender pieces of salmon seasoned with onion, garlic, tamarind, and a blend of spices.
• Sambar: this thick vegetable soup is full of lentils, onions, tomatoes, cilantro, and mustard seeds.