The Spice Room, Logan Square
32 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/chicagofood, r/AskChicago30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 19 threads.
What people say, in short
Most people who mention The Spice Room recommend it, and it comes up often as a place for spicy food. Two diners point to its vindaloo, with one saying the Armitage version is extremely hot; one calls its saag paneer a really good version and another praises the crispy Gobi Manchurian. One commenter calls it phenomenal, though unsure how traditional it is. Caveats: one says it has declined since the pandemic, two say recent orders have missed the mark, and one who has only had takeout calls it among their worst in Chicago.
Address
The Spice Room, 2906 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Saag paneer, Gobi Manchurian, Vindaloo
- Opinions divided
- Yes
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to The Spice Room, Logan Square, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/currycrusha in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026taste
Calls it pretty good and says it should be reachable for delivery.
- Recommendsu/phlipphlopp in r/chicagofood · Oct 2026taste
Suggests Spice Room's vindaloo, ordered at the highest heat level.
- Recommendsu/Perfect-Trainer-1183 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025
Enthusiastically suggests Spice Room.
- Recommendsu/EqualKaleidoscope693 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026
Lists it among picks within or around Wicker Park.
- Recommendsu/mickcube in r/chicagofood · Oct 2026taste
Says the Armitage Spice Room vindaloo is extremely hot, far more than similar dishes elsewhere.
- Recommendsu/europeandaughter12 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026taste
Strongly praises the food, echoing the Spice Room suggestion.
- Mixedu/merewolfeatthemoon in r/chicagofood · Apr 2024consistency
Says it once was their regular spot and seems to have declined in quality since the pandemic.
- Recommendsu/itcanbeanything_ in r/chicagofood · Sep 2024
Suggests this Logan Square place in answer to the request.
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- Recommendsu/Cool_Jelly_9402 in r/chicagofood · Nov 2024
Says they and a partner really like it and have ordered takeout.
- Recommendsu/kitanaklan in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025
Endorses Spice Room and says it is in their regular rotation.
- Mixedu/hellr4isEr in r/chicagofood · Apr 2024consistency
Had two drastic duds in last ten orders, suspecting cook inconsistency.
- Recommendsu/blipsman in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025
Suggests Spice Room in the Logan area.
- Recommendsu/jamixer in r/chicagofood · Jun 2026taste
Enjoys it and says its saag paneer is a really good version.
- Recommendsu/Bunny2102010 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026
Their current go-to after moving; agrees with the Spice Room suggestion.
- Recommendsu/freein312 in r/AskChicago · Aug 2025
Named as an Indian food option for someone heading toward Wicker Park, Logan Square or Humboldt Park.
- Recommendsu/KyaLauren in r/chicagofood · Mar 2025
Includes this place among its recommended options.
- Recommendsu/lin982 in r/chicagofood · Jun 2024
Suggests it as a second choice behind Namaste.
- Recommendsu/talk_your_money_up in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026
Lists it among strong picks, each with its own appeal.
- Mixedu/btmalon in r/chicagofood · Jun 2024consistency
Suggests it, but says recent orders have often missed the mark.
- Recommendsu/electric_seesaw in r/AskChicago · Oct 2026
Says Spice Room beat Rasas overall for them.
- Recommendsu/linearmovement in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026
Lived close by and endorses it.
- Recommendsu/notenoughlightspls in r/chicagofood · Jan 2026ambience
Likes The Spice Room; says it isn't romantic but is pleasant to dine in.
- Recommendsu/Marzook666 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2026
Suggests getting it to go and eating it at a nearby brewery across the street.
- Recommendsu/Dashfas in r/chicagofood · Mar 2025
Names Spice Room among places for the best Indian food near Chicago.
- Recommendsu/srtpg2 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2025taste
Says this place fits its name for spiciness.
- Recommendsu/Specialist-Act-6384 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2025
Answers the request for spicy restaurants by naming The Spice Room.
- Recommendsu/xelanart in r/chicagofood · Apr 2024
Has had The Spice Room and likes it, though limited Indian food experience.
- Recommendsu/j_dogg005 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2024taste
Suggests Spice Room for good Indian food worth a short trip; rates the Gobi Manchurian as crispy and flavorful.
- Caveatu/hooville25 in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025
Calls it one of their worst Chicago spots; has only had takeout.
- Recommendsu/hopteach in r/chicagofood · Dec 2024
Calls Spice Room phenomenal in Logan, though admits uncertainty about its traditional character.
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