Spice 505 is an Indian and Nepalese restaurant specializing in dishes including tikkas, biryani, steamed momos, and tandoori-style dishes.

Originally from Nepal, a small country that borders India and China, the owner of the Danforth restaurant, Dinesh Sapkota also makes sure to incorporate a variety of special Nepali starters on the menu.

Lamb Sekuwa ($12.95), generously sauteed in Himalayan herbs and cooked in the clay oven, is one of the many Nepali-style starters worth tasting.

The Butter Chicken ($14.95) and Lamb Curry ($15.95) are just a few of the tikka dishes on the menu.

Both are ideally paired with some buttery Garlic Naan.

Their tandoori-style dishes are also popular. Depending on the dish, chicken or lamb is first marinated and stuck to a large skewer.

The meat is then placed in the large clay oven to be cooked in the traditional tandoori-style. Only escapable through the top, the direct heat of the fire is reflected by the ceramic sides intensifying the heat until it reaches 500 F.

Chicken Hariyali Tikka ($14.95) is one of the tandoori dishes, marinated with fresh mint, coriander, green chili pastes, and herbs.

They also have a lot of vegetarian options, including Aloo Gobi ($11.95) consisting of potatoes and cauliflower and cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions, and sauteed with ginger and other spices.

The Paneer Tikka Trio ($13.95) is another vegetarian option.

The trio comes with an assortment of mild, medium and spicy paneer.

If you’re looking for a drink to accompany your meal, there are three different types of lassi beverages on the menu. The Mango Lassi ($3.95) provides a refreshing and delicious option.

A full selection of alcohol, including imported and domestic beers, wine, and liquor are also available.