We were looking for good Indian food in Vancouver and didn't realize this place was not only near…read morewhere we were staying, but also Michelin recommended. We were seated immediately in a booth and couldn't help but notice the beautifully designed interior. The wooden floors paired with the dark brown furnishings gave the space an elegant, welcoming feel. The staff greeted and seated us with genuine smiles, and the food came out quickly. As someone who's had my fair share of authentic Indian food, I can honestly say this was the best Indian food I've ever had, bar none. They absolutely deserve their Michelin recommendation. We ordered their famous Chicken Madras, Vegetable Pakora, and our favorite dish, Palak Paneer. Everything tasted like an elevated and exquisite version of the Indian food I'm used to. I only wish Korma were closer to home because I'd come here often.

Ordered the butter chicken through Uber Eats and it was excellent! The sauce was rich and…read moreflavourful without being overly sweet which is hard to find. It had the perfect balance of spices and just the right amount of heat. It wasn't spicy by default but I love that you can customize the spice level if you prefer more kick. The chicken was tender and everything arrived fresh and well packaged. I'll definitely be ordering from Karma Indian Restaurant again!

Yes please! We had…read moretix to The Tina Modotti Story at The Gultch and decided to give Bombay Kitchen & Bar - on Commercial Dr - a try. In a word, Yum! We shared the Chicken 65 appetizer and the Saag Tofu. Both were generously portioned and delicious! Add the garlic naan and you've got a tasty treat. Service was friendly and attentive. It's a cozy place for an affordable pre-theater meal.

I definitely know my way around an Indian restaurant and I can say without any doubt this one is a…read moregreat find! I have visited multiple Indian restaurants but this one was different. A huge shout-out to the founders of the restaurant. Their vision and attention to detail are evident in every corner of the restaurant, from the impeccable service to the unique decor. It was an impressive experience across the board! Everything was perfectly curated I really don't have the vocabulary to articulate. What truly distinguishes Bombay Kitchen and Bar is the seamless combination of exceptional hospitality and remarkable cuisine. Every dish was a work of art, prepared with meticulous care and beautifully presented. The quality of the ingredients and the execution of the flavours were truly top-tier. We started off with the Mixed Grill platter...and my mouth just watered watching my video back of it. The paneer was unbelievably soft -- probably the softest I've ever had in my life. It was fresh, melt-in-your-mouth delicious -- you almost don't want to bite it because it just glides down so smoothly. And the Amritsari Fish Pakora. Tell me anyone wouldn't just devour this in seconds. And the Chicken Tikka is always a good move! And Butter Chicken and Garlic Naan? Nothing can beat this combo! I just can't get enough of it. And they served me up a mocktail (Rimjhim) that was straight out of a summer dream! After moving to Canada, one of the founders, Navish noticed that much of the Indian food available had been heavily westernized. But Navish wanted to create a restaurant that stayed true to the bold flavours that define Punjabi cuisine so at Bombay Kitchen and Bar you are tasting authenticity in every bite because every dish is rooted in tradition. The legacy is brought to the table! I'm not kidding when I say they cook from the heart and soul! The menu stays true to its roots. Every dish we tried was packed with authentic flavour and prepared to perfection. One of the best places to experience the true essence of Punjab. What sets them apart is the authentic Punjabi flavour, giving you a true taste of Punjab. You can tell they don't compromise on quality here. So this isn't just an Indian restaurant; it's a heartfelt tribute to tradition, flavour, and the timeless comfort of a truly satisfying meal. You can tell the kitchen team takes great pride in their work because the flavours were spot-on. Beyond the dishes, what really stood out was the hospitality: warm, thoughtful, and full of heart. The service was as impeccable as the food. My server Aman went above and beyond, guiding me through the menu and ensuring I felt right at home. This restaurant nails it on all fronts--great atmosphere, delicious food, and the incredible service from a friendly staff. It's clear that a lot of effort goes into creating such a memorable guest experience. The restaurant itself is stunning; equally perfect for a laid-back lunch or a polished dinner, but it's the food that truly steals the spotlight. The cleanliness, presentation, and overall vibe reflect true 5-star quality. But what makes the experience even better are the owners themselves. They're not just the owners/founders; they're the heart behind the food. You can feel how much pride, care, and love they put into every single dish, and it makes everything taste that much better. There's nothing better than knowing your meal was made by someone who truly loves what they do.

$5.99 dosa Monday and $5 for lassi (normally $7) - what a great deal! Attach is the menu for the…read moredosa options that are available as part of the Monday deal. I would've liked to get lamb dosa but it wasn't one of the options. I opted for the bav bhaji (mild), Masoor beef (mild) and palak paneer (mild) to share. Everything was yummy and not too spicy. I liked the beef chunk but maybe not so much the Masoor flavour. I liked the bav bhaji the most but not sure if it was because it came first and I was hungry. It was moderately busy, not all the tables were full at 5:30pm. Service was decent and fast but services all seemed quite occupied or stressed most of the time so hard to catch their attentions sometimes. I find the AC quite strong so make sure you dress on the warmer side!

Sweet little restaurant that's open 24/7! It was very quiet when I arrived at lunch (12p) but the…read more2-person tables filled up pretty good. Only one server in the place so it could have gotten slow on service, but I got there before everyone else. They provided a carafe and a glass for water when I was seated so they didn't need to come back and refill the little glass. My first order of business was to find out if they took AmEx because CapitalOne had shut off my card. The server said they recently started accepting AmEx, and asked me to pay when I ordered to make sure the transaction would go through. It did. They take AmEx! (So did a lot of the shops in the heavy tourist areas, and maybe half the restaurants.) I had a masala dosa and mango lassi. I didn't taste as much mango in the lassi as I did just sweet, and it seemed as though it was premade with thickeners (gums) instead of a mango nectar blended with yogurt. I'm pretty sensitive to thickeners and found my mouth and throat were coated pretty good. The dosa was good, though very mild for a medium spice level. It came as a triage rather than a rolled dosa - neither here nor there really, but I'm accustomed to masala dosa being rolled and it was a bit harder to tear off strips of dosa from the triangle to eat it. The total bill was quite high for what it was (masala potato, no protein), around $35CAD *plus* tip. Dosa with protein were only a couple dollars more so I'd get one next time.

Food is authentic, the service is polite and ambiance is fine/casual. The place was clean…read more We really enjoyed our food and the place is open late in the night which is a plus. It's a short drive from the city downtown, and definitely worth the try in the Vancouver city if you are looking for North Indian flavors.

Great experience with $40 4 course dinner. Came with a friend on Diwali and the staff was super…read morefriendly and attentive - almost checking on us TOO much . Not sure food was the best ever but for meeting a friend/industry colleague to hang out with for the first time, it was a lovely and comfortable spot for 3 hours! We didn't feel rushed out and the bathroom was clean with purse hooks. And if we needed anything, the staff would have been quick to provide it.

Hariyali Express is definitely a hidden gem, it looked like a simple Indian restaurant from the…read moreoutside but their interiors were gorgeous with amazing wall art and paintings. It looked like a small place from the outside but they cater to bigger groups as well - we were a group of 10 that went there on a Sunday night. The restaurant wasn't too crowded. Their food was incredible! I only got one of their cocktails - the mithai wala which came with rose petals and a vodka base. It was delicious, I would recommend! For food, we got their achari chicken from their tandoor menu. It was really good, we went for a medium spice level for it but I think we could have done hot. The flavours were really good and chicken was cooked very well! We also got their kathal tikka (which is basically jackfruit), it's so hard to find that in Vancouver but Hariyali did an incredible job! Everyone on the table were a big fan of it! Their menu is pretty big and we didn't get a lot of their items but I will definitely come back to try more things. It is also pretty affordable! Would recommend a visit!

Indian restaurant on Commercial Drive in Vancouver…read more Stopped in for lunch. The restaurant was not busy. The server was great! I enjoyed galgoppa and thali. I ordered medium spice which was perfect for me. Hot but not too hot.

My brother recommended Tamarind Tales to me and he is an Indian food expert, he is absolutely…read morecorrect! I tried their lunch special (and from the updates I get, they have it on the daily now- I do recommend you calling ahead to confirm thou). Positive: every dish is flavoured, love how most dishes contain fresh curry leaves. Their vegetarian dishes were my favourites, and surpassingly more flavoured than the protein dishes. Was talking to the manager and the use of spices, I love how there were a cashew sauced dish that is in their menu rotation. Shahi Turka, new found favourite Indian desserts- is like a liquid barfi and the crunchy texture of rusk is perfection. Tamarind Tales is going to be hard to beat.

I ordered takeout from Tamarind Tales and was happy with my choices…read more Butter chicken was solid and always the crowd pleaser with kids. The pieces of chicken were plentiful and juicy. Lamb curry was my favorite with the pieces of lamb tender without any gaminess, which was perfect for the non lamb lovers. Even they enjoyed it. The curry was flavorful and although mild, still has a slight kick. Pani puri was a little on the larger side so it was harder to fit all in my mouth, but I made made it work. Worth the effort and so refreshing with the water. It was a solid 5 just based on a takeout order alone.

Good food except we kind of got scammed…read more I went with a group of 5 and we all did the "Let us cook for you" option for $120/pp with auto gratuity of 20%. Not a cheap meal. The food was good and each main came with its own naan or rice. It was a lot of naan/rice so towards the end there were left overs of 3 mains with 3 baskets of naan (different flavors) and 2 bowls of rice. We were all quite full. I asked how many dishes were left and she said 1 fried rice and prawn dish followed by dessert. She asked if we wanted this last dish packed to go or if she should still serve it. We asked her to serve it so we can still try it together. We were later told our reservation time was ending and we had to start finishing up so all the food was packed up for us and we were given our dessert. After we left we realized the fried rice and prawn dish that was never served (because of time) was never given to us to go. Not sure if it was intentional or mistaken but considering there was a conversation about it seemed odd. Also once the food was packed we didn't leave quickly as we still had our dessert to eat then pay, and we later stayed outside the restaurant to chat for a few minutes. I doubt dishes are mistakenly left behind at the kitchen but if so there would have been plenty of time to discover the mishap. I understand the 20% gratuity and it is clearly stated but for sharing so many dishes, we had to ask for our dirty dishes to be changed towards the end of the mains. Each dish has curry/sauce, oils and strong flavors and it just continued to stay on the plate since the first dish. I'm pretty sure if we didn't ask for new plates they never would have been changed. High dining places change the plates after every dish. I can understand if it was only after the saucy dishes but that was every dish here. Besides these points, the restaurant was very capable to cater to the different dietary restrictions of our table. The server was attentive with our water.

Kavita is a new high-end Indian restaurant focusing on Mumbai and Malvan food. I haven't seen a lot…read moreof places in Vancouver that specialize in Malvan food, that too in a high-end setting so I was very excited to try this place out! The ambiance of their restaurant is gorgeous - very minimalistic and chic. The service was 5/5! The staff were so friendly and knowledgeable, everyone took their time to explain the dishes to us. They said for a party of two, they would recommend 2 appies and 2 mains which was perfect! Here's what I tried - :: Chili cheese garlic naan - it was not like your typical cheese garlic naan, it looked more like a cheesy pizza with Indian flavours. I loved how they showcased it! It came with a puree which tasted like chutney and was pretty good. :: Bombay vada usal - LOVED the presentation of this! The flavours were spot on but the spice level was missing. :: Mangalorean chicken - it came with a crispy roti on top that they recommend you crush into the plate for an added crisp. Such a great idea! The flavour profile and presentation was spot on! :: Malvani prawn pulao - so apparently this dish was something the chef's mom use to make for him and i could definitely taste the authenticity of it in the flavours - tasted like a home cooked meal :: paneer nettle saag - the paneer was sooo fresh and soft!! Big fan Dessert - It was a milk cake dessert which had their take on pooran podi which is a traditional marathi dessert. This was the highlight of the night for us! I would definitely come back for it!!

This restaurant is so beautiful! The interior has a modern tropical feel and the presentation of…read morethe food was very well done. I would also describe the food as modern since there are some cool fusion dishes such as the mango burrata (I didn't end up ordering this but I wish I did!) I love lamb biryanis and this place has the most colorful and aesthetic lamb biryani I've ever seen. The samosas were also plated with a lot of creativity and artistic touches. Overall the food was very flavorful. I'm already thinking about my next bowl of biryani!

My first time at Desi Indian Lounge and surely won't be my last! This is such an amazing spot for…read moregood Indian food and their interiors also give it a very elevated dinning experience. I want to start this review by giving a big shoutout to Pemba who was our server, he was so kind and took such good care of us and recommended really good items based on what we wanted. Everything I tried from here was 10/10! Some stand out items - :: Bombay pomfret fry - OH! The masala and coating on this was sooo good we were sucking on the bones till the very end. Such a great appetizer! :: Lasooni palak burrata - I was a little apprehensive about this at first because burrata and palak didn't seem like something I would want to try but I was wrong! This was one of my favourite dishes. It was such a delicious fusion item. For dessert, I would recommend getting their soan papdi malai khwaab and their malai ghewar. Not too sweet, just perfect. For drinks, aam pana with gin is the way to go. I really cannot wait to come back and order everything again!