Deccan Spice in Jersey City, NJ

4.4(10,958)$20–30Jersey City, NJ
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Good value

Rated 4.4 stars based on 10958 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Quick meals
  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Budget dining

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Jersey City, NJ • Price $20–30 • 4.4★
Deccan Spice is an Indian buffet located at 771 Newark Ave in Jersey City, NJ. This establishment has earned a rating of 4.4 stars from 10,958 reviews, indicating a significant level of customer engagement. The price range for dining at Deccan Spice is between $20 and $30. Service options include dine-in, takeout, and no-contact delivery, providing flexibility for patrons. The restaurant also offers dine-in service. With its substantial review volume and clear pricing, Deccan Spice presents itself as a notable option for those seeking an Indian buffet experience in Jersey City.

Good to know

  • Deccan Spice has a listed address in Jersey City, NJ, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.4-star rating from 10,958 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Service details include takeout.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
771 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 604-1772
Today
11 AM–1 AM
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.4 (10,958 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

💰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

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Signature Dishes

4 popular dishes mentioned by diners
Dine-InNo-Contact DeliveryProviding Flexibility For PatronsTakeout

Extracted from diner reviews and FAQ answers.

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

🏆 4.4 weighted · 10,958 reviews
4.4weighted · raw 4.4 from 10,958 reviews
Rock Solid / Community Favorite
Review volume vs. city median10,958 / 1,480.5 median
07,402.5 (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 (4.38) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 7402.5+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
11 AM–2 AM
monday
11 AM–1 AM
saturday
11 AM–2 AM
sunday
11 AM–1 AM
thursday
11 AM–1 AM
tuesday
11 AM–1 AM
wednesday
11 AM–1 AM

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 seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Vegan optionsLimited vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleAccepts credit cardsAccepts Android PayAccepts Apple Pay

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 CasualGood for groupsGood for kids

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Dine_inNo_contact_deliveryTakeoutReservationsDeliveryOutdoor 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

Full Menu

150 items with prices
  • Veg Dum Biryani$20.00

    Basmati rice infused with Hyderabadi inspired spices

  • Egg Dum Biryani$22.00

    Curried boiled eggs cooked in basmati rice infused with Hyderabadi inspired spices

  • Chicken Dum Biryani$22.00

    Chicken cooked in basmati rice infused with Hyderabadi inspired spices

  • Goat Fry Biryani$28.00

    Goat cooked in basmati rice infused with Hyderabadi inspired spices

  • Gobi Manchurian Biryani$22.00

    Marinated fresh cauliflower florets & layered cooked with special secret sauces & basmati rice

  • Paneer Makhani Biryani$22.00

    Flavored with exotic spices & paneer, cooked with basmati rice

  • Jackfruit Biryani (Pansakaya)$24.00

    Jackfruit in house infused spices, fried in ghee & tossed with biryani rice

  • Fish Biryani$26.00

    Basmati rice cooked with fish & South Indian spices

  • Shrimp Biryani$28.00

    Shrimp cooked in basmati rice with special herbs and spices.

  • chicken Kheema Biryani$24.00

    Kheema cooked in basmati rice with special herbs and spices.

  • Natukodi Biryani$24.00

    Country chicken, house infused spices, fried in ghee with biryani rice

  • Veg Gongura Biryani$22.00

    Dum biryani mixed with gongura (red sorrel leaves).

  • Egg Gongura Biryani$23.00

    Dum biryani mixed with gongura (red sorrel leaves).

  • Chicken Gongura Biryani$24.00

    Dum biryani mixed with gongura (red sorrel leaves).

  • Goat Roast Gongura Biryani$28.00

    Dum biryani mixed with gongura (red sorrel leaves).

  • Shrimp Gongura Biryani$28.00

    Dum biryani mixed with gongura (red sorrel leaves).

  • Deccan special Biryani$26.00

    Bonesless chicken, Deccan valley spices, yogurt, royal cumin, whole roasted chilies

  • Ristha lamb biryani$26.00

    Tempered in smoked red chili, royal spices in an incredibly special manner, fennel seeds. (Fiery Hot)

  • Goat Haleem$26.00

    Slow cooked for 7-8 hours, which results in a paste-like consistency, blending the flavors of lentils, spices, mutton, barley and wheat

  • Chicken Haleem$22.00

    Slow cooked for seven to eight hours, which results in a paste-like consistency, blending the flavors of lentils, spices, chicken, barley and wheat.

  • Natu Kodi Vepudu$26.00

    Country chicken, curry leaves, cashews, whole roasted spices

  • Bheja Fry$28.00

    Fresh goat brain cooked with onions, green chillies & Chef's curated sauces

  • Liver Fry$28.00

    Fresh goat liver cooked with onions, green chillies & Chef's curated sauces

  • Gongura Mamsam$28.00

    Goat, sorrel leaves, pounded spices, peppers

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

10,958 reviews

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Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Deccan Spice?

Deccan Spice has a 4.4-star rating based on 10958 customer reviews.

Where is Deccan Spice located?

Deccan Spice is located at 771 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306, Jersey City, NJ.

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A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

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Arts & Culture
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Financial Services
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Transportation & Automotive
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Place Of Worships

Hanuman Ji Temple

Place Of Worship

781 Newark Avenue

~119 ft
Assembly Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses (Stanley Theater)

Place Of Worship

2932 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.2 mi
St. Ann's R. C. Church

Place Of Worship

~0.2 mi
Congregation Sons of Israel

Place Of Worship

~0.2 mi
Masjid Al-Salam Islamic Education and Information Center

Place Of Worship

John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 mi
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Place Of Worship

~0.3 mi
Christ United Methodist Church

Place Of Worship

2811 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 mi

Gallerys

Drawing Rooms (Topps Building)

Gallery

926 Newark Avenue

~0.4 miTh-Fr 16:00-19:00; Sa-Su 14:00-18:00
+1-201-208-8032Website
SMUSH Gallery

Gallery

340 Summit Avenue

~0.6 mi
Website

Post Offices

The UPS Store

Post Office

Bergen Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 10:00-15:00
+1-201-963-6060
Journal Square Post Office

Post Office

899 Bergen Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Fr 07:30-17:00; Sa 07:30-16:00
Website

Banks

Chase

Bank

2 Journal Square Plaza

~0.1 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:00, Sa 09:00-14:00
+1-201-659-6112
Bank of America

Bank

~0.2 mi
Website
Santander

Bank

9 Path Plaza

~0.2 miMo-Th 09:00-17:00; Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-13:00
Wells Fargo

Bank

40 Journal Square Plaza

~0.3 mi
Capital One

Bank

35 Journal Square

~0.3 mi
Provident Bank

Bank

895 Bergen Avenue

~0.4 mi
Bank of America

Bank

880 Bergen Avenue

~0.4 mi

Bakerys

Monteleone's Bakery

Bakery

741 Newark Avenue

~371 ftTu-Th 07:30-18:00; Fr 07:30-20:00; Sa 07:30-19:00; Su 07:30-17:00
+1 201-798-0576
Hot Breads

Bakery

~435 ft
Red Ribbon

Bakery

~0.2 mi
Website
Philippine Bread House

Bakery

~0.5 miMo-Sa 07:00-19:00; Su 07:00-18:00

Cafes

Belle Âme Cafe

Cafe

76 Cottage Street

~371 ftMo-Fr 07:00-16:00; Sa-Su 08:00-15:00
+1 201 347 9270
Starbucks

Cafe

3 Path Plaza

~0.2 mi
+1 551-229-3968Website
Mod Cup

Cafe

25 Senate Place

~0.2 miMo-Su 08:00-17:00
+1 201 798 1666
Deli Plus

Cafe

24 PATH Plaza

~0.2 mi
Whealth Kitchen

Cafe

615 Pavonia Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Fr 06:30-20:00
+1-201-795-5188Website
3 Guys From Italy

Cafe

2854 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 mi
The Cafe at Journal Squared

Cafe

595 Pavonia Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Su 07:00-16:00
Cafe Peanut

Cafe

586 Newark Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa-Su 09:00-17:00
+1-201-721-6270Website

Restaurants

Samosa Paradise

Restaurant

~403 ft
Rasoi

Restaurant

~470 ftMo-Th 11:00-15:00,17:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-15:00,17:00-22:30; Sa,Su 11:00-16:00,17:00-22:30
Website
Rajbhog Sweets

Restaurant

812 Newark Avenue

~491 ft
Website
HUNGRY Indian Fine Cusine

Restaurant

~0.1 mi
Biryani Pot

Restaurant

~0.1 mi
Website
Swadist

Restaurant

~0.1 mi
Website
Bengali Sweet

Restaurant

~0.1 mi
Szechaun Mirchi

Restaurant

850 Newark Avenue

~0.2 miSu-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:30
+1-201-743-3720Website

Fast Foods

Bikanervala

Fast Food

~489 ft
Pizza Twist

Fast Food

2 Journal Square Plaza, Jersey City, NJ 07306

~0.1 miMo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-23:00
+1 551 222 6700Website
Boulevard Drinks

Fast Food

48 Journal Square Plaza

~0.2 miMo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-19:00
+1-201-656-1855
Jollibee

Fast Food

~0.2 mi
Subway

Fast Food

591 Summit Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 10:00-18:00
+1 201-656-0024Website
McDonald's

Fast Food

2873 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.2 mi24/7
+1 201-610-0029Website
Wendy's

Fast Food

~0.3 mi08:00-23:00
+1 862-201-3192Website
Subway

Fast Food

2866 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 mi24/7
+1-201-798-5959Website

Bars

JSQ Lounge

Bar

2881 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.2 mi

Fire Stations

Engine No. 15

Fire Station

~0.4 mi
Jersey City Fire Dept Training Academy

Fire Station

~0.5 mi

Courthouses

Hudson Vicinage Administrative Building

Courthouse

595 Newark Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Fr 08:30-16:30
Website
Jersey City Municipal Courthouse

Courthouse

365 Summit Avenue

~0.5 mi

Dentists

Journal Square Dental - Cosmetic & General Dentist

Dentist

1 Journal Square Plaza

~334 ftMo-Th 09:00-18:00
+1-201-656-2221Website

Pharmacys

Duane Reade

Pharmacy

~0.2 miMo-Fr 09:00-13:30, 14:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-13:30, 14:00-18:00
Sip Pharmacy

Pharmacy

~0.3 mi
Court House Pharmacy

Pharmacy

570 Newark Avenue

~0.4 mi

Clinics

Quest Diagnostics

Clinic

~0.3 mi
CityMD

Clinic

~0.3 mi

Hairdressers

Unisex Salon

Hairdresser

772 Newark Avenue

~114 ft
M Color Unisex Beauty Salon

Hairdresser

John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~291 ft
Muskan Beauty Parlor

Hairdresser

157 Tonnelle Avenue

~0.2 mi
Casa Blanca

Hairdresser

~0.3 mi
Danica & Irene

Hairdresser

555 Newark Avenue

~0.5 mi
New Aurora's Salon

Hairdresser

530D Newark Avenue

~0.5 miWe-Mo 10:00-18:00
+1-201-792-9719

Parking Entrances

PATH Journal Sq Parking

Parking Entrance

~0.3 mi
Staff Parking

Parking Entrance

Central Avenue

~0.4 mi
Reserved Parking

Parking Entrance

Oakland Avenue

~0.4 mi

Beautys

Nail Spa

Beauty

~0.3 mi

Fitness Centres

Blink Fitness

Fitness Centre

~0.3 mi
24 Hour Fitness

Fitness Centre

~0.3 mi

Alcohols

Jersey Farm

Alcohol

2983 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~128 ft
Aivan

Alcohol

~0.2 mi
Binny’s Liquor II

Alcohol

~0.4 mi
King’s Liquor

Alcohol

205 Sip Avenue

~0.4 mi
T B Liquors

Alcohol

~0.5 mi
Boulevard Mart

Alcohol

~0.5 mi
Boulevard Mart & Liquors

Alcohol

2708 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.5 mi
Baldwin Liquors & Wines

Alcohol

Saint Pauls Avenue

~0.6 miMo-Su 11:00-22:00
+1-201-420-1480

Conveniences

State News

Convenience

John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~276 ft
City News

Convenience

~289 ft
Siya

Convenience

~0.1 mi
JSQ

Convenience

46 Journal Square Plaza

~0.2 mi
Sub Hub Market Fresh

Convenience

2815 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 miMo-Su 07:00-21:30
+1-201-984-2871
C&M mini market

Convenience

2808 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 mi
7-Eleven

Convenience

922 Bergen Avenue

~0.3 mi24/7
+1 201-420-7907Website
Summit News

Convenience

~0.3 mi

Supermarkets

DMart

Supermarket

John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~280 ft
Food Story Natural Market

Supermarket

605 Pavonia Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Sa 06:00-23:00; Su 07:00-23:00
The Central Square Supermarket

Supermarket

885 Bergen Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 07:00-19:00

Variety Stores

Dollar Tree

Variety Store

3000 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~379 ftMo-Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 09:00-21:00
+1-201-356-2200Website
Lot-Less Closeouts

Variety Store

2839 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.2 mi

Jewelrys

Vanita Jewelers

Jewelry

814 Newark Avenue

~509 ftTu-Sa 11:30-19:30; Su 12:00-19:30
+1-201-918-5151Website

Furnitures

Rent-A-Center

Furniture

2833 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 mi

Greengrocers

Mira Fruit & Farm

Greengrocer

2823 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 miMo-Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 08:00-20:30
+1-201-938-1150

Charitys

Goodwill

Charity

2815 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 mi

Yes

Dollar Dreams

Yes

2844 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 mi

Mobile Phones

T-Mobile

Mobile Phone

~0.3 mi
Website
AT&T

Mobile Phone

909 Bergen Avenue

~0.4 mi

Childcares

Franciscan Sisters of St. Elizabeth School and Child Care Center

Childcare

~0.3 mi

Bicycle Rentals

Citi Bike - Journal Square

Bicycle Rental

~0.1 mi
Citi Bike - 5 Corners Library

Bicycle Rental

~0.2 mi
Citi Bike - Dey St

Bicycle Rental

~0.2 mi
Citi Bike - Hilltop

Bicycle Rental

~0.4 mi
Citi Bike - Oakland Ave

Bicycle Rental

~0.6 mi

Fuels

Exxon

Fuel

~0.6 mi
Website
Fuel 4

Fuel

~0.6 mi