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If you can make it past the hustle and bustle of national chains like In-N-Out, Chili’s, and Starbucks, you’re in for a treat less than 600 yards away on Arizona Pavilions Drive in Marana.
Spice Garden Indian Cuisine at 5815 N. Arizona Pavilions Dr. has a thaali menu that’s just $14.99 and big enough to feed two people.
Thaali is a traditional Indian-style meal served on a platter, including small portions of different dishes — think of it as a balanced mixture of flavors, textures, and nutrients. I don’t typically share meals with others but I caved in and shared this jumbo platter. I’m thankful I did, too, because it was very, very wholesome.
Keep scrolling to see your thaali options (it even comes with dessert).
Thaali Menu ($14.99)
Served with Basmati Rice, Raita, and Papad
(Can be made vegan by request)
APPETIZERS (Pick one)
- Springroll
- Chicken 65
CURRY BOWLS (Pick two)
- Chicken Curry
- Chicken Tikka Masala
- Malai Kofta
- Kadai Paneer
DAAL (Pick ONE)
- Dal Makhani
- Sambar Dal
NAAN (PICK One)
- Plain
- Butter
- Garlic
DESSERT
- Rice Pudding
Heads up: Spice Garden isn’t open on Mondays.
The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday – Saturday, and then 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Spice Garden Indian Cuisine is located at 5815 N. Arizona Pavilions Dr. For more information, visit spicegardenaz.com.
Article written by:
Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.
