Spice Express Indian Kitchen: Authentic Indian Flavors in Pigeon Forge

One of the best Indian restaurants I’ve ever eaten at. Whenever my husband and I spend a weekend in Pigeon Forge, this place is a must. The garlic naan, sweet corn soup, and samosas are absolute favorites. And you have to try the mango lassi....it’s basically dessert on its own. I'm also a vegetarian and they have soooo many options here. Plus gluten free food as well!

We absolutely love this place! I didn't get a picture of our food before we ate, mainly because it smelled SO good! And the food is absolutely delicious. We all had the chickentikka masala and garlic naan. The sauce is so very flavorful, creamy and rich. The rice is very high quality and fluffy. The chicken is so tender, my from literally went right through it when I used my fork to cut it. The service is phenomenal. From the time we walked in, to the time we left, we were treated like the most important people in the room. Our cups were always full, our table was always cleared, and the servers and manager came to talk with us, explaining the cooking process, as well as the history of the pictures on the wall. Everyone was warm and welcoming. If you are looking for a flavorful meal with phenomenal service, please do not sleep on this local gem! You will love it!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5-Star Review Spice Express Indian Kitchen – Pigeon Forge We absolutely loved our experience at Spice Express! The service was outstanding — every team member was warm, attentive, and made us feel incredibly welcome. The food was on another level. We are huge fans of Indian cuisine, and their Chicken Tikka Masala was one of the best we’ve ever had — perfectly seasoned, creamy, and full of flavor. The curry dishes were also delicious and cooked to perfection. The atmosphere is inviting and beautifully done, making it a great place to relax and enjoy a wonderful meal. Excellent food, amazing service, and a great dining experience. We will definitely be back — highly recommended!

This place is very nice eat in spot. Service excellent and food some of best India food I've ever had. Nice music playing , very clean. Must try the shrimp 555 and we had lamb tikka masala!

We had an absolutely wonderful dinner experience at Spice express while visiting Gatlinburg. We ordered Rasam, paneer tikka masala and a goat biryani. The service was very quick, the food arrived in no time. The portions were sufficient for the 2 of us. The roti was perfectly crispy, and the spice level was perfect in every dish. Goat meat was done perfectly- juicy and flavorful. We highly recommend visiting them.

The food is good. Service was prompt and the serving amount was generous. We had a long day with driving from Nashville and visiting some places along the way, but not disappointed with the food here. Had Jain Dal Fry and Paneer Tikka Masala (only those 2 items are jain) but they were nicely cooked and delicious. Overall a good experience and will visit back to have some nicely cooked Indian meal

We had an amazing dinner at Spice Express Indian Kitchen. We ordered the chicken tikka masala, lamb curry, chicken fried rice, and garlic naan, and everything was packed with flavor and perfectly seasoned. Even my two teenagers and our 11 year old loved it, and that says a lot with Indian spices. We also tried several fun drinks including Lika, Thums Up, and masala jeera. It was such a cool experience introducing the kids to new flavors and they loved it. The service was excellent from start to finish, and the atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and very family friendly. We will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!

Spice Express Indian Kitchen absolutely delivered! The chicken and curry were packed with flavor, perfectly seasoned, and cooked to perfection. And the garlic naan—wow—soft, warm, and incredibly delicious. The service was just as impressive. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better. If you’re craving authentic, flavorful Indian food, this place is a must-try. Highly recommended!