Sambar at SPICE ROOM
Tangy South Indian lentil-vegetable stew
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SPICE ROOM's Sambar is a traditional South Indian stew of toor dal, mixed vegetables, tamarind, and aromatic sambar powder. Available in 8 oz or large portions at the Olde Town Arvada location, daily after 12 PM. Vegan and gluten-free.
Sambar — Quick Facts
- Dish
- Sambar
- Origin
- South India (Tamil Nadu / Karnataka)
- Spice level
- Medium (2/5) — customer-adjustable
- Diet tags
- Vegan, Gluten-free
- Price
- $5–$10
- Best paired with
- Plain Dosa, Masala Dosa, Idli, Medu Vada
- Available at
- All 3 SPICE ROOM locations (Highlands, East Colfax, Olde Town Arvada)
About This Dish
Sambar is the soul of South Indian cooking — a tangy, savory stew of toor dal (split pigeon peas) simmered with mixed vegetables (drumstick, carrot, okra, eggplant, tomato), tamarind extract, and a fragrant sambar powder that combines toasted coriander, cumin, fenugreek, dried red chilies, and curry leaves.
Served alongside dosa, idli, vada, and rice — sambar is what makes a South Indian meal feel complete. At SPICE ROOM Olde Town Arvada, available in 8 oz (small) or large portions. Vegan and naturally gluten-free.
Key Ingredients
Frequently Asked Questions
What sizes does Sambar come in?
Sambar is available in 8 oz (small, $5) or large ($10) portions. Pair with dosa, idli, or rice.
Is Sambar vegan and gluten-free?
Yes — Sambar is made from lentils, vegetables, and spices only. Naturally vegan and gluten-free.
Where can I order Sambar?
Sambar is on the dedicated South Indian menu at SPICE ROOM Olde Town Arvada (7355 Ralston Rd Unit H), daily after 12 PM.
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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.
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