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I went on a first date with my BF last night. Service: The maître d' and servers were incredibly polished; the only exception were the bus boys, who were a bit rough around the edges. Atmosphere: The atmosphere was inviting, and not as pretentious as I normally like :) Food: Presentation was great, but the food left a lot to be desired.

If you're idea of creative Asian food is something bland, dumbed down and devoid of spice, complexity or surpirse - you will love this place. The best part of the menu is the dessert section - with the rest a steady and sadly predictable decline. The Laksa - usually an amazing and complex dish - was anemic and confusingly foamy; the star anise, shrimp noodles lacked life, verve and yes "star anise; while the salt and pepper fluke was simply an upscale fish and chips minus the tangy, peppery notes that are classic to this dish, garnished with a non-sequitor of what looked like McDonald's ice-berg lettuce (what are theythinking?). For people watching and perhaps something sweet its ok, but the rest is an insult to the palate.

Beautiful atmosphere, appetizers were good but the entrees are so bland and lack flavor. The fusion thing is really confusing in the flavoring of the food. It's a great place to go on a date though, for drinks and appetizers maybe and enjoy the ambience...stay away from the actual food!

Couldn't wait to say how spectacular this place is. The food- phenomenal!! Service does not get any better. Environment beautiful. This is definitely a place to come enjoy great food, drinks, and let loose. If you like spicy food. You're in heaven!! I'll be back until then ciao!!!

WOW! this was my second time at spice market. Had a better chance to try the different offering since we were a party of 4. We started off with a few appt. The thai wings, samosas and the beef skewers. They were GREAT!!. Especially the wings, oh so spicy. If you can't take the heat do not try these wings. Samosas were good and the skweres were perfectly cooked and seasoned. That being said the sauce that came with the skewers had a weird taste. Moving on to the main course we had the ginger rice, which could of been better. Short rib beef which was moist and flavorfull as well as the char grilled chickhen which was pretty dry. Overall this was another great experience at Spice Market. BTW I'd like to add we did not have reservations but the staff was nice in enough to seat us within 15 minutes of getting in. Till the next time!!

I was first at Spice Market years ago when it first opened. I remember it as a very good dining experience. Living in the neighborhood, I decided to celebrate my friend's birthday there again last night. I must say that the place has not lost any of its charm or pleasantness. The staff was very warm, friendly and very accommodating. We were seated within a few minutes of our reservation. The atmosphere had a combination of elegant/casual charm to it with a wonderful vibe. I must also say that for a restaurant of this stature, the value was outstanding. The food portions were more than ample (in addition to being very good in taste) and the prices were more down to earth than other restaurants of this caliber. I am so glad I returned to Spice Market for another visit--it will not be my last.

This is supposed to be a Jean-Georges restaurant? I've had better Asian-fusion for a quarter of the price elsewhere. It's all smoke and mirrors here: the decor is breathtaking, but the food is just bland and uninventive and overpriced.