Spice Up, House of Indian Cuisine in Honolulu, HI

4.4(666)$20–30Honolulu, HI
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Rated 4.4 stars based on 666 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Quick meals
  • Casual dining
  • Large groups
  • Budget dining

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Honolulu, HI • Price $20–30 • 4.4★
Spice Up, House of Indian Cuisine is an Indian buffet located in Honolulu, HI. Situated in the Makiki neighborhood, this restaurant offers delivery, dine-in, and takeout options. With a rating of 4.4 stars based on 666 reviews, Spice Up, House of Indian Cuisine provides a dining experience in the $20–30 price range. The restaurant has hours, a website, and a phone number available for customer inquiries. This establishment is a place to explore Indian cuisine in Honolulu.

Good to know

  • Spice Up, House of Indian Cuisine has a listed address in Honolulu, HI, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.4-star rating from 666 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Service details include takeout, delivery.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
1289 S King St Unit 101, Honolulu, HI 96814, Makiki, Honolulu, HI
Phone
(808) 784-0338
Today
11 AM–1:30 PM
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.4 (666 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

📋Huge selection

Lots of options to choose from

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Before you go

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Not the Fastest

Score 35/100 · 3 positive signals
Quick bite score35/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
5/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Moderate pricing
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Trusted Rating

✅ 4.3 weighted · 666 reviews
4.3weighted · raw 4.4 from 666 reviews(↓ 0.06 from raw)
Highly Trusted
Review volume vs. city median666 / 330 median
01,650 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
2★
1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.4) with the city average (4.22) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 1650+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
11 AM–1:30 PM
monday
11 AM–1:30 PM
saturday
11 AM–1:30 PM
sunday
11 AM–1:30 PM
thursday
11 AM–1:30 PM
tuesday
Closed
wednesday
5 AM–9 PM

Pricing

Price range $20–30
Price range$20–30

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible parking lot Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Vegan optionsLimited vegetarian optionsADA-compliant main entranceAccepts credit cardsModerate noiseGood for Lunch, Dinner

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual CozyTrendyGood for groups

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
DeliveryDine_inTakeoutReservationsCovered Outdoor SeatingOutdoor Seating

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Fast service

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Popular Dishes

17 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Butter Chicken$19.99112 mentions
  • Samosa$7.99109 mentions
  • Chicken Tikka Masala$19.9984 mentions
  • Palak Paneer$17.9935 mentions
  • Chicken Momo$8.5027 mentions
  • Tandoori Chicken$20.4924 mentions
  • Samosa Chana Chaat$11.9921 mentions
  • Chana Masala$17.4917 mentions
  • Tandoori Wings$10.9513 mentions
  • Lemon Fried Rice$9.9911 mentions
  • Lasuni Gobi$7.999 mentions
  • Roti$3.998 mentions
  • Lamb Boti Kabab$21.997 mentions
  • Malai Kofta$17.497 mentions
  • Paneer Makhani$17.996 mentions
  • Papadum$3.996 mentions
  • Aloo Paratha$5.996 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

55 items with prices
  • C - Momo (Chicken)$14.95

    Seven pieces. Himalayan style chicken Momo cooked with tomato sauce, onion and bell pepper.

  • Chicken Momo$8.50

    Five and 10 pieces. Steamed Himalayan style dumpling filled with ground chicken and vegetables; served with homemade chutney.

  • C - Momo (Vegetable)$13.50

    Seven pieces. Himalayan style vegetable Momo cooked with tomato sauce, onion and bell pepper.

  • Vegetable Momo$6.99

    Five and 10 pieces. Steamed Himalayan style dumpling filled with vegetables; served with homemade chutney.

  • Keema Naan$7.95

    Leavened bread stuffed with ground lamb.

  • Sweet Naan$5.95

    Leavened bread stuffed with coconut flax, almonds and other nuts.

  • Roti$3.99

    Unleavened whole wheat bread baked in tandoor.

  • Plain or Butter Naan$3.99

    Soft and puffy leavened bread freshly baked in tandoor.

  • Onion Kulcha$5.49

    Leavened bread stuffed with minced onions.

  • Garlic Naan$4.99

    Soft and puffy leavened garlic bread freshly baked in tandoor.

  • Garlic Cheese Naan$6.99

    Leavened garlic bread stuffed with Cheddar cheese.

  • Cheese Naan$5.99

    Leavened bread stuff with Cheddar cheese baked in tandoor.

  • Aloo Paratha$5.99

    Unleavened whole wheat bread stuffed with potatoes.

  • Mahi Mahi Fish Tikka$20.99

    Fish marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic and lemon grilled in tandoor.

  • Lamb Boti Kabab$21.99

    Boneless pieces of lamb marinated in yogurt and homemade spices.

  • Rack of Lamb$36.99

    Lamb rib marinated in Himalayan spices and yogurt grilled in tandoor.

  • Chicken Malai Tikka$20.49

    Grilled tender pieces of boneless chicken marinated in a unique blend of yogurt, garlic and ginger sauce.

  • Tandoori Shrimp$22.99

    Shrimp marinated with yogurt, ginger and garlic sauce grilled in tandoor.

  • Tandoori Chicken$20.49

    Chicken marinated in yogurt and spice in a tandoor clay oven.

  • Tikka Lemon Fried Rice$12.49

    Mixture of mustard seed, green peas, lemon juice and topped with chicken tikka with rice.

  • Chicken Chilly$19.49

    Fried chicken cooked with tomato ketchup, bell pepper and onions.

  • Lemon Fried Rice$9.99

    Mixture of mustard seed, green peas and lemon juice with rice.

  • Pahadi Mint Chicken$20.49

    Curry cooked with mint sauce and himalaya homemade spices.

  • Hariyali Chicken$20.49

    Curry cooked with cilantro sauce and homemade spices.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

666 reviews

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Spice Up, House of Indian Cuisine has a 4.4-star rating based on 666 customer reviews.