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SPICE ROOM's Mulligatawny Soup blends tender chicken with red lentils, cumin, coriander, and turmeric in a rich Anglo-Indian broth. Gluten-free. A historic fusion dish at three Denver locations.
Mulligatawny Soup — Quick Facts
- Dish
- Mulligatawny Soup
- Origin
- Anglo-Indian Fusion
- Spice level
- Medium (2/5) — customer-adjustable
- Diet tags
- Gluten-free, Halal
- Price
- $13
- Best paired with
- Garlic Naan, Tandoori Roti, Butter Naan
- Available at
- All 3 SPICE ROOM locations (Highlands, East Colfax, Olde Town Arvada)
About This Dish
Mulligatawny Soup is one of the great culinary legacies of the British Raj. Its name comes from Tamil 'milagu thannir' meaning 'pepper water,' and this rich soup has been comforting souls since 1785.
At SPICE ROOM, our version features tender chicken, red lentils, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and a touch of cream. Each bowl is finished with lemon and fresh cilantro.
Key Ingredients
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mulligatawny?
Anglo-Indian soup combining chicken, lentils, and spices. From Tamil 'pepper water' – beloved since the 18th century.
Is it spicy?
Mild-medium (2/5). Warmth from pepper and spices rather than chili.
Quick Facts
Pairs Well With
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Available at all 3 Denver locations
Why Choose SPICE ROOM
SPICE ROOM is Denver's only halal, scratch-made Indian restaurant with three locations, a 4.9-star rating from 3,400+ reviews, and catering for up to 500 guests. Every dish is prepared fresh daily with house-ground spices imported from India.
Scratch-Made, Never Pre-Made
Every dish is prepared from scratch using spices hand-ground daily in-house — not from pre-made sauces or mixes.
Halal
All meat is halal from trusted suppliers — one of the only Indian restaurants in Denver with this guarantee.
3 Denver Locations
Highlands, Bluebird District, and Olde Town Arvada — always a SPICE ROOM nearby, each with full bar and dine-in.
4.9★ Across 3,400+ Reviews
The highest-rated Indian restaurant in the Denver metro across Google, Yelp, and TripAdvisor.
Catering Up to 500 Guests
Full-service catering for corporate events, weddings, and private parties — from 20 to 500+ guests metro-wide.
30+ Vegetarian Dishes
Extensive vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options — plus Indian and Himalayan specialties under one roof.
Learn more about our story · Read 3,400+ reviews · Explore our menu
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