Spice Mantra, Ballwin

We went as a group of 12 people and had a really great experience. The chef personally came to our table and genuinely asked how the food was, which was a very nice and thoughtful touch. You can really tell they care about the quality and customer experience. The food was extremely good. I especially loved the shrimp pulav — it was flavorful and perfectly cooked. The pachi mirchi dish was excellent, and the gobi starter was super tasty and crispy. Overall, the food and hospitality were both amazing. We all really enjoyed it and would definitely visit again!

Just tried the newly opened Indian place in Ballwin and here’s the scoop: Had the Spice Mantra Special Chicken Curry (medium) — bold, rich, and authentic. You can feel the heat (Indian medium, not American dampened down). The sauce was great, though a tad oily, and I wish there was more chicken relative to sauce. The rice was mild — pleasant, but I wanted more aromatic flair. I suspect they used ponni rice, which makes sense given the South Indian flavor leanings. The standout was chili garlic naan — garlicky, slightly spicy, chewy in the best way. Pros: solid concept, strong flavors, good naan, promising start. Cons: sauce heavy, chicken-to-sauce ratio off, rice could be more expressive. I’m planning to revisit and try more dishes — would suggest it for anyone who enjoys authentic In

Great Masala Chai! Definitely opened up the space from the Mi Lupita layout that previously occupied this spot. Lights were very bright. As a personal preference, although light fixtures were beautiful, I would have liked a bit more subdued lighting. Just a preference. Chicken Tikki Masala was good. I got American Mild. Spicy with sweet top note. Garlic Naan was good. It was softer than I would like. I prefer Naan that is a bit on the crispy side, but it was flavorful. The biryani rice served with the Masala and with my son's Chicken Curry was wonderful! Perfectly cooked. It just delicately fell with no chewiness or sticking together. Loved the cardamom with the anise accent flavor. It really paired well with the Tikki Masala. The Rasmalai was a bit of a let down. Not much flavor and very

My wife and I are here for the first time tonight and it was amazing. I am originally from California and my hometown has one of the largest Indian communities in the US. I’ve been searching for good Indian food in Missouri for a few years and I do believe I finally found it. Thank you so much for the amazing food and hospitality and we can’t wait to come back.

We had lunch here with a group of 12 people and it was a wonderful experience. We tried a variety of dishes including Chicken Biryani, Mutton, Haleem, Pachi Mirchi pulav, and Shrimp pulav, and every item was flavorful and well prepared. The Chicken Biryani was aromatic and perfectly cooked, while the Mutton was tender and rich in taste. The Haleem was thick, authentic, and very satisfying. The Pachi Mirchi pulav had a great balance of spice and tanginess, and the Shrimp pulav was fresh and delicious with excellent seasoning. Along with we had karampodi Chiken, chiken lollipop, karampodi gobi and paneer 65 biryani. The portions were generous and perfect for sharing among a group. Overall, the food quality, taste, and variety made our lunch very enjoyable. Highly recommend this place for any