Protect the soul. Evolve the form.
To serve Indian food with integrity, imagination and warmth while creating meaningful livelihoods for our people and growers.
Beyond the plate
Our Story
Born from memoryA story seasoned
A story seasoned
over generations.
Royal Spice began with a handwritten notebook: recipes carried from royal kitchens, roadside dhabas and family tables across India.
In 2011, Chef Arjun Mehra opened twelve tables in New Delhi with one idea—to honour those memories without preserving them in amber. Today, the restaurant remains intimate at heart: curious, personal and rooted in hospitality.
A modern Indian classic.
To become a global reference for progressive Indian dining without losing the generosity that makes a meal feel like home.
Milestones
Our evolving journey.
Twelve tables, one bold idea
Royal Spice opens in a restored haveli with a team of eight.
The Chef’s Table is born
An intimate six-seat counter brings guests closer to the creative process.
Royal Spice Foundation
We begin funding culinary apprenticeships and regenerative farming partners.
A new chapter
A renewed dining room and our most ambitious seasonal tasting menu yet.
Why Royal Spice
Details that make a difference.
01
Exceptional Ingredients
Seasonal produce sourced from trusted farms and spice growers.
02
Fresh, Every Service
Bread, stocks, chutneys and desserts made in-house each day.
03
Expert Chefs
A diverse team trained in regional Indian and global techniques.
04
Thoughtful Service
Attentive, intuitive hospitality that moves at your pace.
05
Luxury, Made Warm
Refined surroundings without stiffness or unnecessary ceremony.
06
Conscious Kitchen
Low-waste practices and long-term local partnerships.