Silk Road Experience Restaurant

Oh my God, the food... Go support this charming Pakistani place! The food is literally out of this world!

Adorable tiny rustic wooden building with fun, plentiful outdoor seating areas (next to Two Cows in downtown Hot Springs on River Street).

We tried the chicken & also the shredded beef lunch: the beef over their amazing naan-style bread and the chicken over their delicious rice. The meats were perfectly cooked to perfection (literally fall apart, consistency in the best way) with flavorful, fresh seasonings and spices (with delightful, sliced cucumbers, and fresh sauces) that remind you, you are eating truly authentic Pakistani food. We also had a mango lassi drink, which was delightful!

Owners are warm and kind & a pleasure to chat with - we are definitely looking forward to our next visit!

Make sure you don't miss out while are in Hot Springs! (From what we remember, they are open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for lunch and Friday, Saturday for dinner!)

A total 5 star experience! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is such a treat! We always look forward to coming here when we come to Hot Springs! High quality, delicious food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Owners are great and friendly. The food is AMAZING!!! What a gem right in the heart of downtown Hot Springs. They have created an outdoor oasis. Very relaxing atmosphere. The spice level of the food is perfect. We tried the smoked lamb and smoked chicken. Absolutely delicious. A must stop if you’re passing through town. Thank you!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Casual vibes but incredible food. Outdoor seating is BYOB and the hummus is incredible.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food! Super friendly and helpful owner/operators.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very good food and nice dining area

AWESOME food and GREAT service. The people working were super friendly! Loved eating here with my family this summer. Would 100% go again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent food!

Food: 5

That was FIRE. loved the side salad with the Vinaigrette sauce. I dont know what its called but the lamb sandwich. Deliciosooo

Stopped to get something nextdoor. Then we spotted Nirvana, (Silk Road) such a welcoming greeting from Mary. She took our order with a smile and a great attitude. She seasoned my ordering with a gentle application of charm, wit and kindness.
We had the goat curry and beef cheeks with rice topped with cilantro and a few pepper rings.(Just enough) Also the garlic naan and sauce were flavorful and a great addition to the meal.
We received our meal from a buzzer in the outside dining area. With picnic tables and covered sun shades. While sipping on a sample of mango lassi. (Very good !!!)
Mary and Fakar ( the chef) hope I spelled it correctly. Both checked in on us during our meal.
In total, a memorable experience. If we're ever in Hot Springs we will be back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food, amazing outdoor seating and environment. Highly recommend

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The honey naan, lamb marsala and dinner special (beef cheeks) were phenomenal!! So delicious and flavorful.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We ate at the silk road this last weekend and it was the best food we have ever had. The spices were amazing the amount of food for price and the outdoor atmosphere between the two buildings was done up amazingly. We will definitely be taking special trips from Rapid to Hot Springs to eat here again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

What the 🤯 such amazing food and people!! Get the lamb and the spicy soda 🥤
This place is truly home cooking… if you were from Pakistan, or a city. This little gem of a place is completely unexpected 🫶🫶🫶 and we love unexpected

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Absolutely delicious food with the most welcoming people! We go everytime we are in the area. We cannot recommend the mango lassi and the smoked lamb enough. A must try place, though once you try it you'll be obsessed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5