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    Desi Indian Lounge

    4.8 (28 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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    Dining Room
    Steve K.

    Ambiance/Atmosphere (4/5) Stylish with a bit of glam/modern mix, very refreshing and cozy at the same time. It's not a large space, but large enough not to feel cramped, yet intimate. This is a perfect spot for a night out and especially for date night. Food and Drinks (5/5) Incredible flavors, creative presentation, and well executed. We almost never revisit the same place twice while traveling, but had to come back for Thali at lunch, before leaving town. The "thali" is more of a sampler (common outside India), perfect for a light lunch and trying so many different flavors. Service (5/5) The two sisters a sheer joy. They have natural hospitality skills and just warm, friendly, down-to-earth, and clearly passionate about what they've built. Felt like we were being hosted, not just served (sorry had to steal this line from a friend). Spent good amount of time talking to them and makes it tough to decide whether the food or service is the best thing about this place. Cleanliness (5/5) Spotless. Location and Parking (4/5) Being from Illinois and a little out of our element, first visit we parked right out front, second time took a little more effort. More about us being unfamiliar than the location itself. Value (5/5) Perfect portions and top-notch quality. The thali was a great lunch option and the meals are reasonably priced. Considering it was the only place we visit twice during our week in the city, that has to tell you something. Without a doubt. They are a "must-go" place every time we're in Vancouver.

    Mango Burrata

    I really liked the ambience and the food. It was bit on the expensive side but the food was totally worth it. Especially loved the Kolhapuri mushroom paneer and the lachcha paratha!

    The room from my seat at the back of the lounge, facing Hornby St.
    Veronica V.

    Wow, what a gorgeous room! The whole place is beautifully decorated - the lounge/bar area, the quieter dining area and even the bathroom is gorgeous! I went for a lunch on a Monday and had their lamb thali combo - wow, that is real naan bread! Everything was delicious. The lentil curry and lamb curry were really good, and was what I would call "mild" in terms of chilis. They give you a generous amount of rice. The "pickles" were more like fresh veggies. Extremely excellent value for what you get. I am looking forward to coming back soon to try out their dinner menu.

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    Apoorva N.

    The ambiance, the food, the drinks everything here is so good. Chef bal makes great indian food and never disappoints. The service was nice and the good is modern indian with aWesternised twist to it

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    Roselia G.

    Incredible Indian restaurant lounge in downtown Vancouver. They just opened 6 months ago, and are working on serving draft beers, but for now have bottled. There is a bar by the entrance where you can sit, along with several different seating sections. I love it all! The decor, the bathrooms, even the plates with their name on it. This is the kind of restaurant that you can have a casual meal at with friends, family, or just yourself, but it's also a nicer setting where you can dress up and bring a date. It's the perfect spot for any occasion. Now to the food! The Aloo Gobi, Tandori Chicken, Basmati Rice, and Garlic Naan were all excellent! We always order our dishes mild, and their mild spice level was exactly what we wanted. It didn't leave us needing to drink water after every bite, but it also did have a little bit of heat. And the Indian Lager, which has some citrus notes, is a perfect beer to go with any plate. We really hope to dine here again while in town.

    Such a gorgeous room
    Devon S.

    The simplest way to say it is this restaurant makes me feel happy. I tried it for the first time tonight with my mother and everything about it made me feel warm and happy. From the beautiful room, to the kindness of the staff, the warmth of their hospitality, their unique cocktail list, and delicious comforting food. Everything about this place is simply wonderful, cozy, comforting and just... feels happy. Their signature cocktail list is quite special, with each cocktail designed to represent a different region of India. I had the City of Dreams, which was made with Sour Mango, Soda and a special Chai infused Vodka. It was like nothing I've ever had before, and definitely recommend it if you're a Chai lover. We tried the tandoori chicken momos which were also very special as I've only had them steamed before. I was happy our hostess recommended we try them this way. Their papadam is wonderful, and comes with 2 different sauces. We also ordered naan, steamed rice butter chicken (mom's favorite) and mango chicken (my favorite). Everything was truly fantastic. The whole menu looked so delicious it was hard to choose, we were too full for dessert unfortunately (hopefully next time!) and still had lots of left overs. Even their to go containers are nice, with separate compartments for the different dishes. Also, the location is fantastic and central, walkable from most locations downtown on a nice night. I definitely recommend this beautiful place to anyone that loves Indian food and enjoys warm hospitality and beautiful aesthetics. I look forward to returning soon.

    Joe B.

    Everything about the dinning experience was perfect. And I mean everything to the design and ambiance, the great staff that was able to answer and recommend items and of course the food. Our group of 6 was able to try a lot of different items and I can say it was all perfect. Even the lamb which I normally do not like was delicious, maybe I need to rethink my opinion on lamb.

    Shimla kebab w/ tamarind and green chutney
    Min A.

    Went for a drink and appy as it's close by where we work. We had their jalapeño and / or tamarind margaritas, had a nice indofusion to a spicy marg. I'm always on the hunt for a great spicy marg and this fit the bill. As for appys, I tried their shimala kebab and they were kind enough to bake it as all of their HH appys are fried (as most places) as more cost effective but as I am trying to avoid fried food, find myself challenged to find HH appys that are a healthy alternative, they checked with the kitchen and they could bake these. They were good as the chutneys helped but bit too salty, I but wouldn't repeat as bit too healthy (my own doing) it probably would have tasted better if they made it how it's meant to be fried. My colleague raved about their pakoras and vegan kheer and another colleague got one of their fried chicken appys but forgot since this is yet another overdue post. Would like to try their other menu items but if it's wasn't for working nearby, the location is a bit obscure on Hornby, but lucky to have it so nearby as a HH option.

    Kadai vegetable with soy chaap (vegan)
    Matt B.

    Top-quality Indian food with plenty of vegan options, and a head chef who used to work at Sula. Highly recommended. My wife & I stopped in for dinner during the week and ordered the following: -Aloo gobi ($19). Very creamy potatoes, perfectly cooked cauliflower, and a nice masala spice blend. Top-notch classic dish. -Kadai vegetable (comes with soy chaap) ($20). This came with bell peppers, onion, and fantastically textured soy chaap with deep complexity and everything in perfect balance. -Vindaloo (comes with soy chaap) ($20). We asked for this one to be hot, as traditional vindaloos are typically made, and we weren't let down. Very tomatoey, tangy, spicy vindaloo with the same awesome soy chaap as in the kadai. ... and we got some roti ($3 each) to go with it. Extremely friendly, helpful and hospital staff, who go out of their way to make your experience enjoyable. They are knowledgeable about what can be vegan. And the environment is very comfortable and well-designed. We will definitely be back soon.

    Shirley H.

    I love everything about this restaurant and prices are very reasonable. Great food, great services, great place.

    A grateful guest of Desi

    We went to Vancouver BC to get away from Thanksgiving in Seattle and found Desi Indian Lounge. The restaurant is a comfortable walk if you're staying downtown and the food is certainly worth the walk. We enjoyed a delicious salad to start with pears, yogurt, greens and spices that was both beautiful and delicious. Our main courses of chicken and lamb were perfectly spiced and your naan is both crispy and soft..a perfect browning. Thank you for your kind hospitality and I wish you luck in this new business venture of yours.

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    Amazing!! The food was incredible and the service was so welcoming. We'll go back every time I'm in Vancouver

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    The food is just oil with other stuff mixed in. The restaurant is a cold dingy place. Service is non existent.

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