If you want Gujarati Indian street food, come here! Although the owner/chef Jay has apparently worked in high-end western hotels before, you'd never know it until you sink your teeth into his plainly-adorned but delicious creations. Nothing fancy here except the flavours ... and therefore 4.25 stars! I ended up ordering 4 curries (two/dish): two specials that both included basmati rice and plain naan, at home we dug into chicken tikka masala, chicken cajun curry, chicken chipotle-mango curry, and a 5-bean all-veg curry. Flavours. Deep and rich, and varied to set them apart. Of amazing depth were especially the cajun and chipotle-mango! When Jay was cooking them, I could smell the accented spices used. As I cook 20-spice Chettinad chicken curry and spicy vindaloo at home, and know the smell of fresh spice cooking, his skill is borne out in textures, flavours and ... It's likely that his seasoned butter (ghee) and gravy base are just great, and wide-ranging enough to wonderfully underlay any added flavours. Decor. Matching his spartan outlook, super plain surroundings with only 1 small table for 2 and 3 window bar-type seats completes its barebones features. Although he likely has plied his profession in sumptuous surroundings, it's really about the food, isn't it? Price. An average of $10/meal, all of which come with 2 curries each. Portions were large enough to stuff us, and enough left over for a small lunch later. For sure offering a sizable tip is so appropriate! Jay claims that he's the only true Gujarat establishment in the Calgary area. This guy is for real. Imagine making 4 separate very distinct and yummy curries in a mere 20 minutes. Provided we already have our seasoned oil and base gravy, most of us would still be labouring after 45 minutes... Phone your order in ahead by 20 minutes to find out the daily specials (usually 6 per day) that change as per his larger menu. Get over there, folx, as his dishes are some of the best in AB! read more

So good and so authentic! Picture a hole in the wall, out comes a seductive smell, you trust your nose, follow the smell and ten minutes later your taste butts are SOOOOOO thankful! It's a very small location with one table for two and another 3 seats at the window. Very simple, a takeout place. But if you stay, you get to eat out of these metal trays that make you wonder if you are in prison. But there is no chance they would serve such good food in prison... so where am I? Flavor heaven? The flavor of the food is to die for! Takes me right back to India! The menu is super small but great; you order a combo of one or two curries which comes with rice and naan. Yes, of course you order two curries! In fact, the price for the combo is so small, you should order two dishes, that way you get to try four curries, can it get any better? There are some options for your sweet tooth as well. Wanna throw a flavor heaven party? They do catering!!! A family run business, the man takes the orders, the woman cooks, and the kid plays behind the counter :) Go try it!!! read more

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The quality is ALWAYS top notch and consistent! Been coming here regularly for 4+ years.... I don't even consider other Indian restaurants anymore, there is only one best, no need for the rest! Eat At Will does not disappoint! Recommend chicken tikka masala, spicy mashed potatoes and the samosas pack a punch of spicy flavour! read more

Fantastic fresh Indian food, great variety, especially if you order well in advance (4 hours or more), they have great options. Best butter chicken I have had in Calgary, but they also have great lamb, and the fish dish was so tender. Smashed potatoes, is the kids favourite veggie dish. read more

Good place for authentic Gujarati food. Chef Jay makes his food with a bit of a kick, his mild food is medium spicy typically. Delicious curries and appetizers. I have tried several curries and enjoyed all of them. He adds his own twist on original dishes which is always a nice surprise. This place is truly a hidden gem. There are only a couple tables if you would like to eat there. His food is made fresh to order, so I recommend calling in advance otherwise expect to wait approximately 20 mins or so. Definitely a place to eat at if you like spicy food and Indian food. I have enjoyed all of his vegetarian curries as well and he has vegan options. read more

A great place for takeout. Delicious Gujarati cuisine made by owner Jay. Call ahead 10-15 minutes or you will have to wait there for your food while he cooks it. Lots of different vegetarian entrees as he has a different daily special. read more

The people were so sweet and we didn't wait for the food that long, the price range here is so affordable so you definitely wont regret coming here, The food is served hot and i got the Tikka Misala and the Rustic chicken (if i can remember quickly) and it comes with a portion of jasmine rice and naan bread, it was so good! So happy i found this cute little place. read more

After reading some reviews I was somewhat sceptical that the food could be as good as advertised but it was as good if not better. Perfectly spiced and great flavour! The chicken tikka masala was creamy and light. The lamb curry was spicy and rich. I will be back many times to try out all of the different dishes. read more

I went here with my fiancé, who found the place, because he's not been as exposed to Gujurati food growing up, and we hadn't found any good Gujurati places in Calgary. Hosts, Jai and Dimple, are wonderful people - the food they make is fresh and tastes like it would at home. We ordered the Thaali for an early dinner - it came with rice, 3 rotis, 2 sabjis, daal and paapad, with some pickle too. We were a bit slow at eating the rotis, so they waited until we were close to being done to bring us hot, fresh ones (instead of piling on a bunch at first which may have gotten cold). Food was wonderfully simple with the right amount of salt and spice. One thing I would recommend is to order ahead of you want seriously authentic Gujurati food - we had amazing Dabeli and simple Dhoklas for appetizers. Unfortunately though, Jai and Dimple have to cater to an audience that isn't quite familiar with real Gujurati food (they have to make the quintessential butter chicken to be able to sell their stuff), so the unless you order ahead you might not get things like Thepla, Gujurati daal (different from usual daal tadka or makhni), Khandvi and so on. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves here - food was great, hosts were hospitable and price was extremely reasonable. We're planning to order some authentic Gujju food this weekend and will definitely be going back often. I recommend people go here and try something that's not butter chicken; the more we ask for authentic Gujurati, the more these guys can make them available to us without having to order ahead. I hope everyone who goes here likes it as much as we do! read more

Absolutely LOVED this place!! Had tried an appetizer from the catered event and had to order from here right away. Everything we ordered was so tasty and nice and spicy. We love Indian food and have tried quite a few in the city, this may be our new favourite!! The family that runs it are so nice and the food is a must try! Can't wait to go back and try more from the menu. Great prices and you get TONS of food for your money. Good for vegetarians and meat eaters...YUM!!! read more

This small place is a great find. Their food is really delicious and flavorful (the butter chicken is pretty amazing). I have become a regular after the first time I tried the food. Everything is made fresh and to order. Chef Jay is really friendly and happy to make whatever you're looking for. The place is small, but well worth the visit. You get great value for your money and you won't be disappointed. read more