Southern Spice in Irvine, CA

3.4(1,116)$20–30Irvine, CA
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3.4-star rating.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Quick meals
  • Budget dining

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Irvine, CA • Price $20–30 • 3.4★
Southern Spice is an Indian buffet located in Irvine, California. Situated in the Westpark neighborhood at 3850 Barranca Pkwy Ste O, this establishment offers dine-in service, curbside pickup, and no-contact delivery. The restaurant has a price range of $20–30. With a rating of 3.4 stars based on 1116 reviews, Southern Spice provides a dining option for those seeking Indian cuisine in the area. The restaurant maintains operating hours and has a website and phone number available for customer inquiries. Visitors can find this Indian buffet in Irvine, CA.

Good to know

  • Southern Spice has a listed address in Irvine, CA, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 3.4-star rating from 1,116 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
3850 Barranca Pkwy Ste O, Irvine, CA 92606, Westpark, Irvine, CA
Phone
(949) 679-6914
Today
11:30 AM–2:30 PM
Price
$20–30
Rating
3.4 (1,116 reviews)

What stands out

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

⚡Quick service

No long waits

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

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Before you go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

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

👍 3.7 weighted · 1,116 reviews
3.7weighted · raw 3.4 from 1,116 reviews(↑ 0.27 from raw)
Trusted
Review volume vs. city median1,116 / 640 median
03,200 (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 (3.4) with the city average (4.15) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 3200+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM
monday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM
saturday
11:30 AM–3 PM
sunday
11:30 AM–3 PM
thursday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM
tuesday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM
wednesday
11:30 AM–2:30 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 optionsAccessible parking near entranceADA-compliant main entranceQR code menus availableWheelchair accessible

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 CasualGood for groupsGood for kids

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Curbside_pickupDine_inNo_contact_deliveryDeliveryTakeoutReservations

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

11 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Dosa$13.19119 mentions
  • South Indian Fish Curry$21.5978 mentions
  • Tikka Masala$21.5970 mentions
  • Butter Chicken$21.5964 mentions
  • Kasuri Chicken Tikka$19.1947 mentions
  • Samosa$10.7945 mentions
  • Idli$10.7928 mentions
  • Andhra Chicken Curry$21.5920 mentions
  • Tandoori Chicken$19.1912 mentions
  • Tikka Biryani$21.5912 mentions
  • Paneer Tikka$16.7910 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Reviews

1,116 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Southern Spice?

Southern Spice has a 3.4-star rating based on 1116 customer reviews.

Where is Southern Spice located?

Southern Spice is located at 3850 Barranca Pkwy Ste O, Irvine, CA 92606, Westpark, Irvine, CA.

🛍️Shopping District

Set in a busy shopping area — great for combining dining with errands or browsing.

Set in a busy shopping area — great for combining dining with errands or browsing.

Food & Dining
20
Retail & Shopping
13
Recreation & Entertainment
10
Miscellaneous Services
9
Transportation & Automotive
4
Financial Services
3

65 nearby places across 9 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

65 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, healthcare, services)

Theatres

Woodbridge High School Performing Arts Center

Theatre

~0.5 mi

Place Of Worships

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Place Of Worship

23 Lake Road

~0.6 mi

Banks

Bank of America

Bank

3881 Alton Parkway

~492 ft
Website
Chase

Bank

~509 ft
Citibank

Bank

~0.1 mi

Restaurants

Inchin’s Bamboo Garden

Restaurant

~41 ft
+1 949 679 6813Website
Capital Noodle Bar

Restaurant

~186 ftMo-Su 10:00-21:00
+1 949 651 8088Website
Sole Toscano Italian Cafe

Restaurant

~248 ftMo-Su 10:00-21:00
+1 949 988 7474Website
Paradise Bowls

Restaurant

~410 ft
CAVA

Restaurant

~0.1 mi
Cafe Rio

Restaurant

3851 Alton Parkway

~0.1 mi
Yukdaejang

Restaurant

3851 Alton Parkway

~0.1 mi
Northern Cafe

Restaurant

3831 Alton Parkway

~0.1 mi

Bakerys

Paris Baguette

Bakery

~155 ftMo-Su 06:00-21:00
+1 949 535 0865Website
Chip Cookies

Bakery

~224 ftMo-Th 10:00-20:00;Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00;Su 11:00-18:00
Website

Fast Foods

Elevate Nutrition

Fast Food

3960 Barranca Parkway

~244 ftMo-Fr 08:00-20:30; Sa 08:00-15:30; Su 08:00-15:00
+1-949-241-3168
Urban Plates

Fast Food

~369 ftSu-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
+1 949-387-2600Website
Wingstop

Fast Food

3972 Barranca Parkway

~413 ft
+1 949-786-9464
The Cut Handcrafted Burgers

Fast Food

3831 Alton Parkway

~0.1 mi
Chipotle

Fast Food

3966 Barranca Parkway

~0.1 mi
+1 949-390-8276Website
California Fish Grill

Fast Food

~0.1 mi
MOD Pizza

Fast Food

3965 Alton Parkway

~0.2 mi10:30-23:00
+1 949-265-7770Website

Cafes

Peet's Coffee

Cafe

~391 ft
Tastea

Cafe

~440 ft
Starbucks

Cafe

3995 Alton Parkway

~0.2 miMo-Su 05:00-21:30
+1 949-553-0071Website

Clinics

Evolve Hormone Center Orange County

Clinic

4000 Barranca Parkway

~0.2 miMo,We-Fr 09:00-17:00
+1 949-486-6006Website

Dentists

Westpark Dental

Dentist

3785 Alton Parkway

~0.2 mi

Doctors

Lee Chiropractic

Doctors

3500 Barranca Parkway

~0.3 mi
+1-949-552-2100Website

Beautys

Amazing Lash Studio

Beauty

3800 Barranca Parkway

~406 ftMo-Su 09:00-20:00
Planet Beauty

Beauty

3881 Alton Parkway

~501 ft
Cosmo Nail Bar

Beauty

3881 Alton Parkway

~0.1 mi

Massages

Massage Heights

Massage

3881 Alton Parkway

~487 ft

Hairdressers

Floyd's 99 Barbershop

Hairdresser

~519 ft

Prep Schools

Russian School of Math

Prep School

3975 Alton Parkway

~0.1 mi
Novel Prep

Prep School

4010 Barranca Parkway

~0.2 mi
Website

Charging Stations

Blink

Charging Station

~0.2 mi
Website

Shelters

Main Quad

Shelter

~0.4 mi

Fitness Centres

LA Fitness

Fitness Centre

~213 ft
Perspire Sauna Studio

Fitness Centre

~0.1 mi

Parks

Mark Daily Athletic Park

Park

308 West Yale Loop

~0.2 mi
Woodpine Park

Park

1 Oriole

~0.4 mi
Windjammer Park

Park

1 Windjammer

~0.4 mi
San Paulo Park

Park

600 San Marino

~0.5 mi
Birdsong Park

Park

~0.5 mi
Plaza Park

Park

610 Paseo Westpark

~0.5 mi
Daybreak Park

Park

~0.6 mi
San Marino Park

Park

605 San Marino

~0.6 mi

Beds

Mattress Firm

Bed

~461 ft
Ortho Mattress

Bed

3881 Alton Parkway

~0.1 mi

Clothes

Crossroads Trading

Clothes

3877 Alton Parkway

~486 ft

Dry Cleanings

Westpark Cleaners

Dry Cleaning

3881 Alton Parkway

~509 ft

Copyshops

FedEx Office

Copyshop

~0.1 mi

Supermarkets

H Mart

Supermarket

3825 Alton Parkway

~0.1 mi
Sprouts Farmers Market

Supermarket

3775 Alton Parkway

~0.2 miMo-Su 07:00-22:00
+1 949-705-5435Website

Conveniences

7-Eleven

Convenience

3975 Alton Parkway

~0.1 mi
+1 949-476-3158Website
Circle K

Convenience

~0.3 mi

Mobile Phones

T-Mobile

Mobile Phone

3995 Alton Parkway

~0.2 mi
Website

Department Stores

Target

Department Store

3750 Barranca Parkway

~0.2 mi08:00-22:00
+1 949-857-8337Website
Marshalls

Department Store

3781 Alton Parkway

~0.2 mi

Musical Instruments

Faust Harrison Pianos

Musical Instrument

3730 Barranca Parkway

~0.2 miMo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 12:00-17:00
+1-714-406-3600Website

Sports Centres

Woodbridge High School Tennis Center

Sports Centre

~0.6 mi

Fuels

Shell

Fuel

3720 Barranca Parkway

~0.2 mi
Mobil

Fuel

3765 Alton Parkway

~0.3 mi
+1 949-261-8544

Parkings

Event Parking

Parking

~0.6 mi
Event Parking

Parking

~0.6 mi