Spice Hut Indian Cuisine.

510 Esplanade Ave, Ladysmith
(250) 924-8222

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Butter Chicken Special Combo
Chicken Masala and Lamb Korma
Dal Makhani and Garlic Naan
Tandoori Chicken Tikka
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Biryani
Coconut Chicken
Chicken Curry
Lamb Biriyani
Lamb Vindaloo

Menu

Appetizers
Chicken Samosa (2 PC)
Savory pastries with chicken filling & blend of spices.
Chicken Pakora
Savory pakora marinated in chickpea flour & blend of spices.
Vegi Pakora
Savory pakora with potato, onion, spinach & cauliflower.
Vegi Samosa (2PC)
Savory pastries with potato & green pea filling & blend of spices.
Prawn Pakora
Succulent prawns marinated in an exotic blend of spices, coated in a light chickpea flour batter.
Beef Samosa (2PC)
Savory pastries with ground beef filling & blend of spices.
Paneer Pakora
Crispy, golden-fried nuggets of Indian cottage cheese enveloped in a spiced chickpea flour batter.
Fish Pakora
Savory fish marinated in chickpea flour & blend of spices.

East Indian Dishes
Butter Chicken
Chicken Tikka Masala
Tender chicken in a rich, creamy tomato sauce with spices. Choose spice level from mild to double hot.
Beef Tikka Masala
Tender beef in tikka masala sauce. Choose from six spice levels, ranging from double hot to mild.
Butter Lamb
Prawn Tikka Masala
Prawn in a rich, creamy tomato-based tikka masala sauce. Options for spice level from double hot to mild.
Butter Beef
Butter Shrimp
Lamb Tikka Masala
Lamb tikka masala: spiced grilled lamb in creamy tomato sauce. Choose spice level from mild to double hot.
Butter Veggie
Mixed vegetables in tomato sauce.

Add Ons
Large Rice
A generous serving of fluffy, long-grain basmati rice, lightly garnished with saffron for a subtle aromatic touch.
Garlic Naan
Soft, leavened flatbread infused with aromatic garlic and garnished with fresh cilantro.
Small Rice
Fluffy basmati rice with a hint of saffron, perfect for complementing any main dish.
Raita
Yogurt dip with cucumbers, red onions, tomato & blend of spices.
Naan
Soft, fluffy flatbread with a slightly crispy exterior, perfect for pairing with your favorite Indian dishes.
Butter Chicken Sauce
Creamy sauce prepared with tomatoes, butter, and cream, seasoned with Indian spices. This sauce is a key component of butter chicken, offered without the chicken.
Roti
Lactose-free. Whole wheat indian bread.
Papadums
(2pcs). Light crisp waffles made from lentils & spices.
Extra Mint Chutney
Mint chutney crafted with fresh mint leaves, cilantro, a hint of green chilies, and select spices.
Extra Tamarind
Tamarind sauce crafted with a blend of spices, offering a sweet and sour taste.
Achar Mixed Pickles
Achar made with varieties of mixed vegetables & blend of spice.
Onion
Sliced onions accompanied by a wedge of lemon.
Chillies
Fresh green chillies, typically served to add a spicy kick to any dish.
Butter Sauce
Creamy sauce prepared with butter, tomatoes, and a blend of Indian spices, typically served as an accompaniment to enhance dishes.
Spice Hut Salad
Tomato, cucumbers, red onions, green chili, blend of spices.
Mango Chutney
Traditional Indian chutney, made with mango chunks.

Curry
Shrimp Curry
Gluten-free. Lactose-free.
Chicken Curry
Gluten-free.
Fish Curry
Gluten-free. Lactose-free.
Lamb Curry
Gluten-free. Lactose-free.
Beef Curry
Gluten-free. Lactose-free.

Korma
Chicken Korma
Chicken cooked in whipped cream, sauce, onions, peppers, garlic, and spices.
Beef Korma
Boneless beef pieces cooked in whipped cream, sauce, onions, and a blend of spices.
Shrimp Korma
Shrimp cooked in whipped cream, sauce, onions, peppers, garlic, and a blend of spices.
Lamb Korma
Lamb cooked in whipped cream, sauce, onions, peppers, garlic, and a blend of spices.

Coconut Curry
Coconut Chicken Curry
Boneless chicken breast pieces marinated and cooked in onion sauce, butter sauce, and a blend of spices.
Coconut Beef Curry
Boneless beef pieces marinated and cooked in onion sauce, butter sauce, and a blend of spices.
Coconut Prawn Curry
Prawns marinated and cooked in creamy butter, tomato sauce, and a blend of spices.
Coconut Lamb Curry
Boneless lamb pieces marinated and cooked in onion sauce, butter sauce, and a blend of spices.

Mango Curry
Mango Chicken Curry
Boneless chicken breast pieces cooked in onion sauce, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and spices.
Mango Shrimp Curry
Shrimp cooked in onion sauce, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and spices.
Mango Fish Curry
Fish cooked in onion sauce, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and spices.
Mango Beef Curry
Beef cooked in sauce, onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and spices.
Mango Lamb Curry
Lamb cooked in sauce, onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and spices.

Tandoori Specials
Tandoori Chicken Tikka
(Boneless).
Tandoori Prawn
Juicy prawns marinated in aromatic spices, grilled to perfection, served with basmati rice, fresh salad, and a side of tangy sauce.
Tandoori Malayi Tikka
(Boneless).
Tandoori Beef Kabob
Beef marinated with onions, spices, and herbs, then grilled in a tandoori clay oven.
Tandoori Chicken
(Bone-in).
Tandoori Fish Tikka
Marinated fish flavoured with spices, cooked in a tandoor, and served with rice and green salad with italian dressing.
Tandoori Mixed Platter
Chicken tikka, malai tikka, beef kabob, prawn tikka.
Tandoori Mint Chicken Tikka
(Boneless).

Jalfrezi
Chicken Jalfrezi
Chicken cooked in bell peppers, onions, garlic, ginger, and spices.
Beef Jalfrezi
Boneless beef pieces cooked in bell peppers, onions, garlic, ginger, and spices.
Lamb Jalfrezi
Boneless lamb pieces cooked in bell peppers, onions, garlic, ginger, and spices.
Shrimp Jalfrezi
Shrimp cooked in bell peppers, onions, garlic, ginger, and spices.

Biryani Rice
Chicken Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with chicken, onion, tomato, ginger, garlic & spices.
Shrimp Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with shrimp, onion, tomato, ginger, garlic & spices.
Beef Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with beef, onion, tomato, ginger, garlic & spices.
Lamb Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with lamb, onion, tomato, ginger, garlic & spices.
Vegi Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with mixed vegetables, tomato, ginger, onions & spices.

Karahi
Chicken Karahi
Chicken cooked in a karahi with sauce, onions, peppers, garlic, and a blend of spices.
Beef Karahi
Beef cooked in a karahi with sauce, onions, peppers, garlic, and a blend of spices.
Lamb Karahi
Lamb cooked in a karahi with sauce, onions, peppers, garlic, and a blend of spices.
Shrimp Karahi
Shrimp cooked in a karahi with sauce, onions, peppers, garlic, and a blend of spices.

Vegi Dishes
Aalo Gobi
Gluten-free. Lactose-free. Cauliflower cooked in a sauce, onions, potatoes, ginger, garlic & spices.
Karahi Paneer
Gluten-free. Cottage cheese cooked in a karahi with onion, green pepper, ginger, garlic & blend of spices.
Daal Makhni
Gluten-free. Red kidney beans, lentils, cooked in a sauce, butter tomato, ginger, garlic cream & spices.
Chana Masala
Gluten-free. Lactose-free. Chickpeas cooked in a sauce, onions, tomato, ginger & spices.
Palak Paneer
Gluten-free. (Spinach & cottage cheese). Spinach cooked in tomato sauce, cream onion, ginger.
Mutter Paneer
Gluten-free. (Cottage cheese & green peas). Green peas & cottage cheese cooked in onions sauce, masala, tomato, garlic, ginger & blend of spices.
Butter Vegi
Gluten-free. Mixed vegetables in tomato sauce.
Vegi Korma
Gluten-free. Mixed vegetables, cooked in a creamy sauce, onion & blend of spices.
Egg Plant Bharta
Gluten-free. Lactose-free. Eggplant roasted in a clay oven, cooked in onion sauce, ginger & blend of spices.
Vegi Jalfrezi
Gluten-free. Lactose-free. Green, red, yellow peppers cooked in a sauce, tomato, ginger & spices.
Daal
Gluten-free. Lactose-free. Yellow lentils cooked in a onion sauce, tomato, ginger & blend of spice.
Shahi Paneer
Gluten-free. (Cottage cheese). Paneer cooked in a tomato sauce, cream, butter, onions, ginger & spices.

Vindaloo
Beef Vindaloo
Boneless beef pieces cooked in red chilli sauce, vinegar, potatoes, ginger, garlic, onions, and spices.
Shrimp Vindaloo
Shrimp cooked in red chilli sauce, vinegar, potatoes, ginger, garlic, onions, and spices.
Chicken Vindaloo
Boneless chicken breast pieces cooked in red chilli sauce, vinegar, potatoes, ginger, garlic, onions, and spices.
Lamb Vindaloo
Boneless lamb pieces cooked in red chilli sauce, vinegar, potatoes, ginger, garlic, onions, and spices.

Palak
Palak Lamb
Lamb pieces cooked in spinach, onion sauce, ginger, and a blend of spices.
Palak Chicken
Boneless chicken breast pieces cooked in spinach, onion sauce, ginger, and a blend of spices.
Palak Beef
Beef pieces cooked in spinach, onion sauce, ginger, and a blend of spices.
Palak Prawns
Prawns simmered in a rich spinach sauce, accented with ginger, garlic, and traditional Indian spices.

Naan Bread
Garlic Naan
Soft, leavened bread infused with minced garlic and brushed with butter.
Chicken Keema Naan
Indian bread stuffed with minced chicken, marinated & cooked in a tandoor oven.
Naan
Soft, fluffy flatbread with a slightly crisp exterior, perfect for accompanying your favorite indian dishes.
Coconut Naan
Naan stuffed with shredded sweetened coconut & honey.
Roti
Lactose-free. Whole wheat Indian bread.
Vegi Stuffed Naan
Filled with a savory blend of seasoned vegetables, this naan is baked to a golden brown, offering a deliciously soft and flavorful experience.
Beef Keema Naan
Indian bread stuffed with minced beef, marinated & cooked in a tandoor oven.

Desserts
Kulfi
Gluten-free. Indian frozen ice cream, flavoured with cardamom & pistachios.

Combos
Butter Chicken Special Combo
Veggie pakora, butter chicken, traditional naan or rice, soft drink & gulab jaman.
Chicken Biryani Combo Special
Veggie pakora, chicken biryani, soft drink & gulab jaman.
Lamb Special Combo
Veggie pakora, any lamb dish, naan or rice, soft drink & gulab jaman.
Prawn Combo Special
Veggie pakora, any prawn dish, naan or rice, soft drink & gulab jamun.

Drinks
Pop
Selection of sodas and juices including apple, orange, cranberry, and lemon iced tea; coke varieties; ginger ale; root beer; sprite.
Indian Chai Tea
Black tea brewed with a blend of spices such as cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger, mixed with milk.
Hot Chocolate
Tea
Tea with select flavors: chamomile, earl grey, green, lemon ginger, peppermint, decaf green, red rose.
Milk
Fresh, cold, and creamy whole milk, perfectly refreshing and nutritious.
Coffee
Freshly brewed, aromatic blend to kick-start your day.

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Recent Reviews

I would like to make 2 comments about the take out food from this restaurant. 1. The breast chicken Tandooti was outstanding, however it was totally ruined by the cilantro spread on it. I do not like cilantro, it is an a required taste. I believe coriander is what should be used if anything. 2. Sugar in the sauce. So, so sweet. You seemed not to cater to diabetics. Rather shameful due to the price.
August 2025
We were in today (Aug 18, around 3:30). Didn't get the waitress's name. In the middle of taking our order, some jerk wrecked her car in the parking lot with his pick up and drove off. She interrupted our order , to deal with it, but came back as quick as she could. She was a superstar waitress, friendly, knowledgeable, efficient. Our friends with us had never eaten Indian food before (can you imagine?) and our waitress, explained the dishes and spice levels like...
August 2025
If you’re searching for food that hugs your soul, this is it. The moment you step into Spice of India, you’re greeted with the warm, fragrant aroma of spices that tells you you’re in for a treat. I ordered the paneer tikka masala, and it was rich, smoky, and absolutely mouthwatering. The garlic naan was so good I considered ordering a dozen just to take home.

Service was quick, and the staff checked in just enough without hovering. Prices are reasonable...
August 2025

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Spice Hut Indian Cuisine.

510 Esplanade Ave, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A9
(250) 924-8222