Maryland may be famous for its crab cakes, steamed crabs and Chesapeake Bay seafood traditions, but Yelp’s latest ranking of the best seafood restaurant in every state has listed a surprising winner: an Indian restaurant in Howard County.
In its list of the freshest seafood destinations across the country, Yelp named Tandoor Spice, located at 10805 Birmingham Way, Suite 22, in Woodstock, as Maryland’s top seafood spot. Yelp highlighted the restaurant’s “ultra-fresh seafood, generous portions, and balanced, customizable heat,” pointing to dishes such as sizzling shrimp tandoor, mango garlic shrimp, shrimp pakora, and a mixed grill featuring salmon and shrimp.
The selection may come as a surprise in a state known for its seafood shacks and crab houses. Tandoor Spice’s seafood offerings include dishes such as Prawn Tikka Masala, featuring jumbo shrimp in a tomato-based cream sauce, Shrimp Bhuna, made with broccoli, bell peppers and fresh vegetables, and a traditional Fish Curry prepared with salmon and Indian herbs and spices…