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SPICE ROOM's Shikarni is a Himalayan dessert of thick strained yogurt infused with saffron, cardamom, and rosewater, garnished with pistachios. Gluten-free and elegant at three Denver locations.
Shikarni — Quick Facts
- Dish
- Shikarni
- Origin
- Himalayas
- Spice level
- Mild (1/5) — customer-adjustable
- Diet tags
- Vegetarian, Gluten-free
- Price
- $8
- Best paired with
- After Any Curry, Masala Chai
- Available at
- All 3 SPICE ROOM locations (Highlands, East Colfax, Olde Town Arvada)
About This Dish
Shikarni is a beloved Himalayan dessert — thick strained yogurt (similar to Greek yogurt) sweetened and infused with saffron, cardamom, and rosewater, then garnished with crushed pistachios and pomegranate seeds.
The texture is luxuriously creamy, like a cross between mousse and custard, but lighter because it’s yogurt-based. At SPICE ROOM, it’s one of our most elegant desserts — the saffron turns it a beautiful golden hue while the cardamom provides warm aromatic depth. A cooling, sophisticated finale that cleanses the palate after a spicy meal.
Key Ingredients
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shikarni?
A Himalayan dessert of rich strained yogurt infused with saffron, cardamom, and rosewater. Creamy and aromatic.
Is it like Greek yogurt?
Similar base texture but much richer — sweetened with saffron, cardamom, rosewater, and topped with nuts.
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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