Spice Hut Indian Cuisine

5328 Argyle St, Port Alberni
(778) 421-2222

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Tandoori Mint Chicken Tikka
Vegetable Samosa 2 Pieces
Saffron Basmati Rice
Cheese Garlicky Naan
Butter Chicken Combo
Tandoori Prawn Tikka
Tandoori Fish Tikka
Vegetable Biryani
Traditional Naan
Chicken Biryani

Menu

Appetizers
Veggie Pakora
Savory pakora with potatoes, onions, spinach, and cauliflower. Appetizers are lactose-free.
Corn ke kebab
Crunchy deep-fried corn patties stuffed with feta cheese and chef's secret spices are served with honey garlic sauce. Appetizers are lactose-free.
Honey Garlic Gobi
Cauliflower wings toasted with homemade chickpea batter and sweet, tangy, and crispy cauliflower wings toasted with homemade chickpea batter, turning them into golden crispy bites coated in an extra flavourful sauce. Appetizers are lactose-free.
Vegetable Samosa (2 pcs)
Savory pastries with potato and green pea filling and a blend of spices. Appetizers are lactose-free.
Chicken Pakora
Savory pakora marinated in chickpea flour and a blend of spices. Appetizers are lactose-free.
Ajwain paneer tikka
If you run out of interesting ideas for appetizers, here is one for you: the soft and tender paneer marinated with hang curd with special Indian spices and grilled in tandoor with a smoky flavour. Appetizers are lactose-free.
Beef Samosa (2 pcs)
Savory pastries with ground beef filling and a blend of spices. Appetizers are lactose-free.
Tandoori cheese broccoli
Broccoli flowerets coated with a cheese and creamy marinade and flavourful spices tandoori cheese broccoli cooked in a tandoor, which creates the smoky flavour. Appetizers are lactose-free.
Papadums (3 pcs)
Light, crisp waffles made from lentils and spices. Appetizers are lactose-free.
Chicken Samosa (2 pcs)
Savory pastries with chicken filling and a blend of spices. Appetizers are lactose-free.
Chilli paneer
Chili paneer is an Indo-Chinese appetizer where crisp batter fried paneer is tossed in soy sauce, a slightly sweet, sour, and tangy chili sauce. Appetizers are lactose-free.
Fish Pakora
Savory fish is marinated in chickpea flour and a blend of spices. Appetizers are lactose-free.
Chilli chicken
Indo-Chinese chili sauce is an Indo-Chinese crowd-pleasing appetizer. Crispy and tender chicken bites are tossed in an addictively delicious sweet and tangy chili sauce, along with onions and bell peppers. Appetizers are lactose-free.

Butter Dishes
Butter Chicken
Gluten-free. Butter dishes are a type of curry made from chicken with a spiced tomato and butter (mokhan) sauce. Its sauce is known for its rich texture. In addition, sometimes the cream gives the curry sauce a silky, smooth, and rich texture.
Butter Prawns
Gluten-free. Butter dishes are a type of curry made from chicken with a spiced tomato and butter (mokhan) sauce. Its sauce is known for its rich texture. In addition, sometimes the cream gives the curry sauce a silky, smooth, and rich texture.
Butter Beef
Gluten-free. Butter dishes are a type of curry made from chicken with a spiced tomato and butter (mokhan) sauce. Its sauce is known for its rich texture. In addition, sometimes the cream gives the curry sauce a silky, smooth, and rich texture.
Butter Lamb
Gluten-free. Butter dishes are a type of curry made from chicken with a spiced tomato and butter (mokhan) sauce. Its sauce is known for its rich texture. In addition, sometimes the cream gives the curry sauce a silky, smooth, and rich texture.

Korma Dishes
Chicken Korma
Gluten-free. Korma is defined as a dish where meat is braised with yogurt or stock. The flavour of a korma is based on a mixture of spices, including ground coriander and cumin, combined with yogurt kept below curdling temperature and incorporated slowly and carefully with the meat juices.
Lamb Korma
Gluten-free. Korma is defined as a dish where meat is braised with yogurt or stock. The flavour of a korma is based on a mixture of spices, including ground coriander and cumin, combined with yogurt kept below curdling temperature and incorporated slowly and carefully with the meat juices.
Prawn Korma
Gluten-free. Korma is defined as a dish where meat is braised with yogurt or stock. The flavour of a korma is based on a mixture of spices, including ground coriander and cumin, combined with yogurt kept below curdling temperature and incorporated slowly and carefully with the meat juices.
Beef Korma
Gluten-free. Korma is defined as a dish where meat is braised with yogurt or stock. The flavour of a korma is based on a mixture of spices, including ground coriander and cumin, combined with yogurt kept below curdling temperature and incorporated slowly and carefully with the meat juices.

Curry Dishes
Fish Curry
Gluten-free and lactose-free.
Chicken Curry
Gluten-free.
Lamb Curry
Gluten-free and lactose-free.
Beef Curry
Gluten-free and lactose-free.
Prawn Curry
Gluten-free and lactose-free.

Masala Dishes
Chicken Masala
Gluten-free.
Prawn Masala
Gluten-free.
Beef Masala
Gluten-free.
Lamb Masala
Gluten-free.

Coconut Curry Dishes
Coconut Chicken Curry
Gluten-free.
Coconut Lamb Curry
Gluten-free.
Coconut Prawn Curry
Gluten-free.
Coconut Beef Curry
Gluten-free.

Tandoori Dishes
Tandoori Prawn Tikka
Gluten-free. Prepared by roasting meat marinated in yogurt and spices in a tandoor, a cylindrical clay oven. The dish originated on the Indian subcontinent and is popular in many other parts of the world. Served with rice, butter sauce, green salad, and Italian dressing.
Tandori Non-Veggie Platter
Tandoori Chicken Tikka
Gluten-free. Boneless. Prepared by roasting meat marinated in yogurt and spices in a tandoor, a cylindrical clay oven. The dish originated on the Indian subcontinent and is popular in many other parts of the world. Served with rice, butter sauce, green salad, and Italian dressing.
Tandoori Chicken with bones
Gluten-free. Bone-in. Prepared by roasting meat marinated in yogurt and spices in a tandoor, a cylindrical clay oven. The dish originated on the Indian subcontinent and is popular in many other parts of the world. Served with rice, butter sauce, green salad, and Italian dressing.
Tandoori Mint Chicken Tikka
Gluten-free. Boneless. Prepared by roasting meat marinated in yogurt and spices in a tandoor, a cylindrical clay oven. The dish originated on the Indian subcontinent and is popular in many other parts of the world. Served with rice, butter sauce, green salad, and Italian dressing.
Tandoori chicken cheese tikka
Chicken marinated in cheese and homemade hang curd with chef-special spices. Roasted in a tandoor with a smoky flavour served with rice, butter sauce, green salad, and Italian dressing prepared by roasting meat marinated in yogurt and spices in a tandoor, a cylindrical clay oven. The dish originated on the Indian subcontinent and is popular in many other parts of the world. Served with rice, butter sauce, green salad, and Italian dressing.
Tandoori Malai Tikka
Gluten-free. Boneless. Prepared by roasting meat marinated in yogurt and spices in a tandoor, a cylindrical clay oven. The dish originated on the Indian subcontinent and is popular in many other parts of the world. Served with rice, butter sauce, green salad, and Italian dressing.
Tandoori Fish Tikka
Gluten-free. Prepared by roasting meat marinated in yogurt and spices in a tandoor, a cylindrical clay oven. The dish originated on the Indian subcontinent and is popular in many other parts of the world. Served with rice, butter sauce, green salad, and Italian dressing.

Biryani Dishes
Saffron Basmati Rice
Gluten-free. Rice is cooked with a blend of spices and saffron. Basmati rice flavoured with fragrant spices and saffron is then covered, its lid secured with dough. Then the biryani is cooked over a low flame.
Lamb Biryani
Gluten-free. Basmati rice is cooked with lamb, onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, and spices. Basmati rice flavoured with fragrant spices and saffron is then covered, its lid secured with dough. Then the biryani is cooked over a low flame.
Chicken Biryani
Gluten-free. Basmati rice is cooked with chicken, onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, and spices. Basmati rice flavoured with fragrant spices and saffron is then covered, its lid secured with dough. Then the biryani is cooked over a low flame.
Beef Biryani
Gluten-free. Basmati rice is cooked with beef, onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, and spices. Basmati rice flavoured with fragrant spices and saffron is then covered, its lid secured with dough. Then the biryani is cooked over a low flame.
Vegetable Biryani
Gluten-free. Basmati rice is cooked with mixed vegetables, tomatoes, ginger, onions, and spices. Basmati rice flavoured with fragrant spices and saffron is then covered, its lid secured with dough. Then the biryani is cooked over a low flame.
Prawn Biryani
Gluten-free. Basmati rice is cooked with prawns, onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and spices. Basmati rice flavoured with fragrant spices and saffron is then covered, its lid secured with dough. Then the biryani is cooked over a low flame.

Karahi Dishes
Chicken Karahi
Gluten-free and lactose-free.
Lamb Karahi
Gluten-free and lactose-free.
Beef Karahi
Gluten-free and lactose-free.
Prawn Karahi
Gluten-free and lactose-free.

Vindaloo Dishes
Beef Vindaloo
Gluten-free and lactose-free. A classic curry dish from Goa, India, prepared with potatoes, your choice of meat, and goan curry sauce.
Chicken Vindaloo
Gluten-free and lactose-free. A classic curry dish from Goa, India, prepared with potatoes, your choice of meat, and goan curry sauce.
Lamb Vindaloo
Gluten-free and lactose-free. A classic curry dish from Goa, India, prepared with potatoes, your choice of meat, and goan curry sauce.
Prawn Vindaloo
Gluten-free and lactose-free. A classic curry dish from Goa, India, prepared with potatoes, your choice of meat, and goan curry sauce.

Jalfrezi Dishes
Beef Jalfrezi
Gluten-free and lactose-free.
Lamb Jalfrezi
Gluten-free and lactose-free.
Chicken Jalfrezi
Gluten-free and lactose-free.
Prawn Jalfrezi
Gluten-free and lactose-free.

Palak Dishes (Spinach)
Palak Prawn
Gluten-free.
Palak Lamb
Gluten-free.
Palak Chicken
Gluten-free.
Palak Beef
Gluten-free.

Mango Curry Dishes
Mango Chicken Curry
Gluten-free.
Mango Fish Curry
Gluten-free.
Mango Prawn Curry
Gluten-free.
Mango Lamb Curry
Gluten-free.
Mango Beef Curry
Gluten-free.

Vegetable Dishes
Karahi Paneer
Gluten-free. Cottage cheese cooked in a karahi with onion, green pepper, ginger, garlic, and a blend of spices.
Chana Masala
Gluten-free and lactose-free. Chickpeas cooked in a sauce with onions, tomatoes, ginger, and spices.
Daal Makhni
Gluten-free. Red kidney beans and lentils, cooked in a sauce of butter, tomato, ginger, garlic cream, and spices.
Aalo Gobi
Gluten-free and lactose-free. Cauliflower is cooked in a sauce with onions, potatoes, ginger, garlic, and spices.
Muttar Paneer
Gluten-free. (cottage cheese and green peas) green peas and cottage cheese cooked in onion sauce, masala, tomato, garlic, ginger, and a blend of spices.
Chhole samosa (samosa chaat)
a hearty, tangy, Samosa chaat is a hearty, tangy, sweet, and sour snack. It's layered with chickpea curry, crispy samosa chutney (mint and tamarind), homemade yogurt spices, pomegranate, and fresh coriander leaves.
Palak Paneer
Gluten-free. (spinach and cottage cheese) spinach cooked in tomato sauce, cream onion, and ginger.
Eggplant Bharta
Gluten-free and lactose-free. Eggplant roasted in a clay oven, cooked in onion sauce, ginger, and a blend of spices.
Butter Veggie
Gluten-free. Mixed vegetables in tomato sauce.
Veggie Korma
Gluten-free. Mixed vegetables, cooked in a creamy sauce, onion, and a blend of spices.
Bhindi Masala
Gluten-free and lactose-free. Fried okra, cooked in an onion sauce with tomato, ginger, and a blend of spices.
Shahi Paneer
Gluten-free. (cottage cheese) paneer cooked in a tomato sauce with cream, butter, onions, ginger, and spices.
Daal
Gluten-free and lactose-free. Yellow lentils cooked in an onion sauce with tomato, ginger, and a blend of spices.
Vegetable Jalfrezi
Gluten-free and lactose-free. Green, red, and yellow peppers cooked in a sauce with tomatoes, ginger, and spices.

Spice Hut Combo Specials
Butter Chicken Combo
Veggie pakora, butter chicken, traditional naan or rice, soft drinks, and gulab jamun.
Beef Combo
Veggie pakora, any beef dish, traditional naan or rice soft drink, and gulab jamun.
Lamb Combo
Veggie pakora, any lamb dish, naan or rice, soft drinks, and gulab jaman.
Biryani Combo
Veggie pakora, chicken biryani, soft drinks, and gulab jamun.
Prawn Combo
Veggie pakora, any prawn dish, naan or rice, soft drinks, and gulab jamun.

Indian Naan Bread
Garlic Naan
Cheese garlicky naan
Soft, fluffy naan coated with coriander leaves is filled with cheesy mozzarella. Melted cheese and coriander leaves in every single bite make this naan bread simply irresistible.
Traditional Naan
Cheese naan
Chicken Keema Naan
Indian bread stuffed with minced chicken, marinated, and cooked in a tandoor oven.
Roti
Lactose-free. Whole-wheat Indian bread.
Beef Keema Naan
Indian bread stuffed with minced beef, marinated, and cooked in a tandoor oven.
Coconut Naan
Naan stuffed with shredded sweetened coconut and honey.
Veggie Stuffed Naan

Salads & Sides
Raita
Yogurt dip with cucumbers, red onions, tomatoes, and a blend of spices. All salads are gluten- and lactose-free.
Mango Chutney
Traditional Indian chutney, made with mango chunks. All salads are gluten- and lactose-free.
Achar Mixed (Pickles)
Achar is made with a variety of mixed vegetables and a blend of spices. All salads are gluten- and lactose-free.
East Indian Salad
Tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, green chili, and a blend of spices. All salads are gluten- and lactose-free.

Indian Desserts
Ras Malai (2 pcs)
Gluten-free. Made from cottage cheese, sweetened milk is flavoured with cardamom and served chilled. All desserts are gluten-free.
Gulab Jamun
Gluten-free. Indian milk balls soaked in honey syrup are served hot. All desserts are gluten-free.
Kheer
Gluten-free. Rice pudding, cooked in milk, cardamom, and pistachios. All desserts are gluten-free.
Kulfi
Gluten-free. Indian ice cream, flavoured with cardamom and pistachios. All desserts are gluten-free.

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Recent Reviews

I’ve lived in both Brampton and Surrey, so my expectations for Indian food are pretty high—and this place genuinely impressed me. I ordered the kadhai paneer and dal makhani with garlic naan for my first visit, and every dish delivered on flavor and authenticity.
To my surprise, I didn’t miss Brampton or Surrey at all. The quality here easily rivals, and even outshines, some restaurants in those cities.
If you’re visiting Tofino and craving great vegetarian...
June 2026
Just had an incredible experience at the buffet! So many delicious options to choose from, and everything we tried was simply amazing. The Kashmiri goat stole the show - the meat was tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. Will definitely be back for more!
March 2026
Amazing experience. The food was fresh, flavourful, and served perfectly. The staff was very friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from start to finish. The atmosphere was clean and comfortable, making it a great place to relax and enjoy a meal. Everything was well organized and the service was quick.
March 2026

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Spice Hut Indian Cuisine

5328 Argyle St, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 1T8
(778) 421-2222