Hands down the best Indian food I've ever tasted anywhere in Canada. I had light and crispy garlic…read morenaan served with perfect Dahl Makhani. Then the lamb vindaloo came and I was in heaven. Deep aromatic flavours spices with exceptional heat in a luscious gravy. My only regret was that I wished my stomach was better. The waitress was brilliant. Kind and attentive and the surroundings classy and quiet. I can't wait to come back to Halifax for more dining pleasure here!

Top Shelf Dining Experience in the heart of Halifax…read more The Oakham Curry Club (OCC) is one of the world's most respected reviewers of Indian cuisine. With multiple international franchises, we relentlessly scour the globe in pursuit of the crispiest papadums, the tastiest sauces and spiciest curries. On September 16, 2022 the OCC Nova Scotia reviewed Rasa: Flavours of India as part of our hunt for the CHOTY (Curry House Of The Year) and in search of the third OCC approved curry house in Canada. Members vote anonymously on 5 categories from 1-10 with 10 being outstanding - and an average score is given to each restaurant we review. For Rasa: Flavours of India: Quality - 9.1 Service - 8.3 Value - 8.1 Customer Care - 8.8 Atmosphere - 8.6 With an average score of 8.6 Rasa: Flavours Of India is OCC approved! Rasa means essence or taste in Hindi - something which the OCC was fully exposed to during our meet. Greeted by the Manager upon arrival, we were swiftly shown to our table and a cold round of Kingfishers arrived promptly hereafter. Taking advise from the waiter on menu recommendations, we had a wide variety of dished, breads and sides - all elevating the overall dining experience. Rasa; Flavours Of India states on their website that they have "an obsession with perfecting the details. From the number of ice cubes in your drink to the spiciness of each dish, your complete satisfaction is our top priority." A statement we can confirm to be bang on point. The dining experience was elevated and highlighted by the attention to detail, whether being the authentic decor, the well trained and top professional staff or the bowls in which the dishes where served - Top Mark! The cuisine did not disappoint either - everything from the creamy and perfectly spiced Butter Chicken, the homemade Naan Bread to the crispy poppadum's had fully seen the Chefs obsession with perfection and attention to detail. The dining was capped off with a traditional Masala Chai Tea - another great recommendation from the waitstaff. Waitstaff was eager, enthusiastic, very friendly, made great recommendations, and ensured the cold Kingfisher kept flowing with plenty. In summary, we are pleased to officially OCC approve Rase: Flavours Of India. We had a most delightful dining experience and would certainly recommend Rasa to anyone in the mood for exceptional customer service and an authentic Indian curry. - OCC Date of visit: September 2022

Went for dinner tonight after getting a recommendation from the cabby who drove us from the…read moreairport. The staff were friendly and attentive to all our questions and requests and the food was top tier. I've been to many Indian restaurants in NYC and Philadelphia PA in my time and this was some of the best I've tasted. Mango Lassi, butter chicken and lamb curry. All delicious

If you've got a little extra money to spend, then this is definitely a top 3 in Halifax…read more Service is here is impeccable which is appreciated because the price is higher than your average Indian restaurant. Being right on Spring Garden means you're likely paying for the location, but food and service more than make up for it. There are great seating options - lots of romantic, private options. Great for groups or a date. Don't expect to park out front - it's Garden Rd, so expect to walk or grab a bus that stops outside. Food is authentic and spicy; the way you'd expect of good Indian food. Dishes come out piping hot and portions are good. You will definitely be packing some up to go if you share three dishes and an appetizer. Only downside here is that this is on the second floor and there are quite a few stairs so this is not accessible if you can't do stairs. Great food, great staff, a little pricey, but you get your money's worth!

We went to Mirchi Tandoor on a busy Saturday night, following a tip from a bartender at one of the…read morelocal breweries. That tip turned out to be pure gold! The place was very busy around 8PM, but we got a table right away. The first thing that gave us a great feel was the fact that we were two of the only four white patrons in the entire dining room. I knew we were in for a treat. The staff was fantastic, quickly bringing water to our table and checking to see if we were ready to order. We eat a lot of Indian food, and I've got a lot of Indian friends from many years working in software roles. So, we do tend to be a little jaded on the quality of Indian restaurants. I did see a few dishes and breads we don't typically see at home in our favorite Indian places. My wife has a tendency to order the same dish when we go out for Indian every time, and I have a tendency to want to try different things. I was able to convince her to try the Murg Lawabdar (chicken) entree. I have to say, that may really be the best single Indian dish I've ever had. It was probably smart for us to tell our waitress "medium" when she asked what spice level we wanted. Medium at Mirchi is pretty darn hot and spicy, but by no means unbearable like a Vindaloo can get to. Murg Lawabdar was like a thick curry gravy, with tons of spices and a good heat level. I think using chicken thigh brings even more flavor to the dish, which also includes green pepper, chilis, and a good bit of onion. We split one order of this, and we couldn't even finish the whole thing. Trust me, we tried. I couldn't stop eating, it was so good. We also got the spicy chili garlic roti bread. Oddly enough, not many of our Indian restaurants around home offer roti. Almost all of them offer naan, though. The funny thing about this roti was that it was also spicy, sprinkled with red chili pepper flakes. So, when you tried to cool the fire from the Murg Lawabdar with the bread, it just got hotter! So, make sure you order some raita to go along with your meal. That goes a long way toward cooling you off if you reach the five-alarm fire level with a spicy dish. This place has very low-key cool vibe in a relatively small dining room. The atmosphere is so good, I highly recommend eating in the dining room instead of getting it to-go. This is as authentic as it gets, and I can't stress enough that this was one of the very best Indian meals I've ever had.

Best indian food ever... great service ... great staff... and awesome food…read more I have visited this place multiple times and food is consistantly awesome.

Tawa is a Nepalese Indian restaurant with an extensive menu of Indian and Hakka specialities. And…read moresince it's located in Halifax, many traditional dishes include seafood such as the chili fish ($16.50). Flakey tender pieces of cod were tossed in a sauce that had just enough heat to salivate the tongue without scorching. Arriving piping hot, the fragrant ginger, garlic, green onions, bell pepper, and chilis combine into a wonderful sauce covering the still crispy fish. You'll need an order of plain basmati rice ($5) to balance off the dish's saltiness. For diners who love saucy dishes, the creamy tomato-based curry in the kaida chicken ($16.50) is lovely for slathering on rice or dipping naan into. Of all the dishes, it held the least heat but still incorporated enough spices for flavour. There were generous chunks of chicken steeped in the gravy, but I would have liked dark meat better as the chicken breast was a little tough. Tawa's shrimp biryani ($17.99) was huge and while the shrimp were overcooked the rice was moist and flavourful. I couldn't get enough of the dish and had bowl after bowl despite being stuffed. You will not leave hungry. Even their naan ($3; two orders in picture) was sizeable and seemed like it was coming from a never-ending basket. Do yourself a favour and start with one then add on as needed.

I had a layover in Halifax and went downtown to explore with my crew (I'm a flight attendant). The…read morecaptain was going to get Indian food and he invited me to go with him. The place is small and is located inside of a mall so it was a bit annoying to find. I had never had Indian food before and I always wanted to try it. We got to the place and he helped me order since I didn't really know what things were. I went with a butter chicken poutine and he ordered some garlic naan as well. I don't do well with spicy food and they said they could only do medium cause it was already marinated in the sauce so I decided to try it. The spice was actually not horrible and I could handle it. The naan helped a lot. I would much rather something less spicy but medium was the lowest they had for all the food. That's why I took off one star. The flavor was very different but not bad. I don't think I would ever order it again tho. I might go back if I'm ever there again to try something else but who knows. It was good so I give it 4 stars.

So, I ordered again, finally and I got the butter chicken with the garlic naan and chicken biryani…read more That was 3 hours ago and I haven't stopped talking about it yet! I'd only started eating Indian food last Summer and Famous Curry Garden is without a doubt. the best I have ever had. Every bite was full of flavour. I can't wait to order again. Don't miss out, if you love food full of heat and flavour, Famous Curry Garden is the place to be!

The Oakham Curry Club (OCC) is one of the world's most respected reviewers of Indian cuisine. With…read moremultiple international franchises, we relentlessly scour the globe in pursuit of the crispiest papadums, the tastiest sauces and spiciest curries. On March 11th, 2022 the OCC Nova Scotia reviewed FAMOUS Curry Garden as part of our hunt for the CHOTY (Curry House Of The Year) and in search of the second OCC approved curry house in Canada. Members vote anonymously on 5 categories - and an average score is given to each restaurant we review. For FAMOUS Curry Garden: Quality - 8.0/10 Service - 6.5/ 10 Value - 8.0/10 Customer Care - 6.5/10 Atmosphere - 5.5/10 With an average score of 7.0 FAMOUS Curry Garden is OCC approved! There was great excitement amongst the OCC members, as we entered the FAMOUS Curry Garden on Friday March 11th for a review of their establishment. According to their Facebook page we were in for "tongue-shivering flavours" - a statement they delivered on! After some slight confusion from the waiter on what the OCC stands for and what our objectives were for dining at the establishment, we were seated and to our big surprise, informed that the FAMOUS Curry Garden does not serve either Papadums nor Kingfisher beers - off to a good start. Having received the all clear to visit the liquor store around the corner and bring a round of BYOB, we jumped into the menu. After the initial surprise of not being able to order papadums, we were served a delicious alternative in a variety of tasty appetisers. Soon after the mains started arriving and we were particularly impressed with the Goan King Prawn Curry and the Butter Chicken, both delivering a "tongue-shivering" experience. The home-made Naan Bread was also noteworthy. Waitstaff required a bit of prompting/nudging at times but overall was friendly, with good recommendations, albeit there was a bit of a language barrier and minor confusion at times. The atmosphere was very authentic with several Indian landmarks represented. We will definitely be back for when patio-season starts, to experience the patio atmosphere. In summary, we are delighted to make the FAMOUS Curry Garden the second OCC approved curry house in Nova Scotia and in Canada. We had a very pleasurable dining experience and would certainly recommend The Famous Curry Garden to anyone in the mood for a curry in Halifax's North End. - OCC

With the farmer's market right next door to my office, I love to pop over for lunch once the…read moremorning crunch at work is done. There's lots of different types of cuisine available, one of which is Amin's Indian Food. Located at the southerly end of the market, Amin's is a mom and pop food stall serving up a handful of different Indian dishes. I went for what was advertised as their Christmas special - chicken curry, chick pea curry, rice, naan or a samosa, and a drink for $10, taxes in. I'm assuming that the price is what makes it a Christmas special, as those things don't seem like a traditional Christmas dinner, that's for sure. Even in India that's just a regular dinner. The price was right though, and I got it to go and took it back to the office. Plopping back down at my desk, I dug right in. The samosa is definitely side dish-sized, as it was much smaller than your typical standalone samosas which you will find around the city. And while it was sitting in a warming tray, the filling itself had a well seasoned potato and pea filling with a good texture. The chick pea curry came as advertised - a bunch of chick peas in a curry sauce. The chick peas were tender and not chalky at all, but the curry was a bit on the bland side and could have used more heat and flavour in general. I'm guessing they're trying to take it easy on the palates of Halifax, but let me assure you, we can handle the heat! Well, at least a little bit more. The curry chicken was a whole chicken thigh in the same curry as the chick peas. It was quite tender and moist, and cut easily even with plastic utensils. Again, it would have benefited from bolder flavours, but it wasn't bad. Amin's may not be the king of the hill when it comes to cheap Indian food in the city, but it's still a good option if you're hungry and only have a John A. MacDonald on ya. Or two Lauriers. Or a near absurd amount of loonies.

I'm from Toronto, and this is THE most amazing Indian food I've ever had. Their chicken kabobs were…read moretender and infused with flavour, and was just as impressed with their butter chicken. Not only was their food amazing, but the price was so reasonable! And to top it off, the owners are super sweet! Will definitely be stopping by the next time I'm in Halifax (and hoping that they somehow bring this over to Toronto).

Had delivery from Naan-n-curry yesterday. Ordered the butter chicken and chicken korma, along with…read morethe garlic naan and the Jasmin rice. Food was delivered by Door Dash so take the delivery with a grain of salt. The food arrived and was a good portion for the two of us to eat. Chicken korma had a really nice flavour. Sauce was nice and thick, chicken pieces were very large. Butter chicken was good, not great. Didn't find it had as much flavour as others we've tried, but for some it may be perfectly fine. Our mistake was not realizing that these two dishes didn't have anything other than the chicken in them - so make sure you read the descriptions if you want to ensure that you get veggies. Last thing, which is more probably an issue with Door Dash, is that we didn't get any utensils with the food - but we made do in the hotel. Overall will try again another time we are in town and choose some of their other many options.

We ordered a take out form here yesterday. Ordered paneer tikka from the appetizer and matar paneer…read morewith Amritsari Kulcha and tandoori roti. The paneer tikka taste wise was good, however the food color in paneer could have been avoided, there were five chunks of paneer, good size but no capsicum or onion just one of each for five pieces of paneer. No green chutney just a small tiny yogurt dip, again the taste was good but the experience could be improved by adding few more onions and capsicum on the skewer and chutney. Matar paneer was good too, amritsari kulcha was huge bigger than the plate itself, was tasty too. We had it at room temperature after an hour when it was packed so May be that's why it turned a bit chewy but otherwise taste was nice

Great food at great prices. Plus the staff is friendly and helpful. This is a real gem in the…read moresouthend.

Their butter chicken and chicken masala is really, really good. The naan is also really good. The…read moremasala tea... perfection! Definitely some of the better Butter chicken and tikka I've had in North America. The wait time... that's where it will get you. Order during lunch, and you'll get it by dinner. Plan ahead, be prepared to wait, and then you'll have a great meal. If you plan to dine in the restaurant, be chill about it. This is not a first date kind of vibe.