Great place to enjoy some South Africa fusion East Indian food with a beautiful water view! We order the fish pakora, curry chicken, veggie paneer korma and some beef short ribs. It was our first time, and the server made some recommendations. He was very patient with us, answered all the questions. My favorite was the veggie paneer korma, it was very tasty. The fish pakora was also very nicely done, soft and crunchy the same time. The short ribs were a little overcooked, but they were nice to pair with some fries. The restaurant has a beautiful water view by London landing, and we even took a walk down by the walking path after dinner. I'm glad that we found this place. read more

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Unexpected fusion of East African x East Indian cuisine. Jam packed with flavour, the fish pakora stole the show - tender, lightly battered fish tossed in garlic, ginger, and herby spices. Awesome vibes at this spot with a view of Steveston Harbour! High ceilings, friendly staff (can be a bit slow, as it's a large restaurant and only 1-2 servers during dinner when I went). Free parking around the corner. Fish Pakora ($18/8pc) - I really enjoyed this! Light batter, sauce was good. BBQ Platter $29 (2 Chicken Tikka, 3 Mishkaki, 2 Beef Ribs & Fries) - Don't recommend this, it's kind of a mixed plate of mediocre items. Chicken was a tad dry. Butter Chicken ($22) - I'd order this again, can't go wrong with this. read more

Ember Indian Kitchen - Indian Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Diverse menu and delicious food. Nice variety of wine and amazing service. Recommend dine in and take out!

It was OK, chicken was on the dry side, naan was OK I had the butter chicken they don't give enough chicken in the butter chicken! read more

Ember Indian Kitchen - Indian Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

The service is excellent here. Friendly and unobtrusive. The server came by to top up our water glasses throughout our meal and checked in on us often. The lunch menu changed a little as the curries which I saw in May were replaced by fish and chips. Prices also went up from $15 to $16. We decided on the Father's Day special menu. We had the nyama choma with lamb. The lamb was very tender and did not have a strong gamey taste. It was served with Briyani rice, cassava fries (chopped into cubes) and kachumber cucumber salad. The samaki choma was also very good. The grilled tilapia fillet was fresh and it came was Briyani rice, coconut scalloped potatoes (so good!) and kachumber cucumber salad. You could choose your spice level. We chose mild and it was not spicy which suited us well. We also got the fried okra appetizers. It was really nice, especially when drizzled with the sauce. We finished with the mango lassi. The portions were not huge but they were still filling. You won't need to roll out of the restaurant. It was a sunny summer day and the patio was a good option. There were huge umbrellas to keep the sun from bearing down on us directly. read more

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Ember is a magic spot spot hidden away at the very southern end of Number 2 road (London Landing). We've dined here many times - we love the mix of spices - all a little bit different. I highly recommend the pili-pili chicken. If you're looking for a nice place that's a little different visit the folks at Ember Kitchen. read more

Hello 911!? Yes I'd like to report a fire in my mouth!!! One cannot dispute the Ismaili influence on producing excellent flavorful dishes! Ember Indian Kitchen is an awesome addition to the Steveston area of Richmond. The owners have brought their birth roots out of East Africa to Richmond via tasty spices - & it's a hit!!! Keep in mind that EIK is further east of the popular Steveston Village, so it makes for a heathy walk over or a short drive to get here. What became a spontaneous visit turned into a pleasant hit! The Biryani Prawns dish was fire in my mouth - those tiny chillies mixed into the rice were like hotter than a super model! Glad my dinner date reminded me to add the Yogurt sitting on the side - to this dish! It was a life saver! It cooled down the roasting heat in my mouth right away! Now you hard core Ghost Pepper fans please don't come here & after trying out the food, then start calling me a wuss! The Vindaloo Lamb had me singing & growling in delight!!! You know me - I utterly embarrassed myself & didn't care! My mouth party rocked with the awesome flavourful sauce in this dish!!! Hot tip news flash - scoop up the sauce from the Vindaloo & apply it onto the Garlic Naan - yaaassssss mama! EIK has a beautiful décor & setting along with a high ceiling. The patio is spacious & I will return on those warm & hot summer nights to try it out. I have been coming to EIK for awhile now over the past few months but it was always take-out (covid-19 restrictions) - however, this time decided on dinning in as it was a quiet evening with only 3 other couples seated. I really enjoyed the vibe & music. Great view of the Fraser River & easy access to the path that runs beside it. Excellent & comfortable for date nights, families & groups! EIK see you soon!!! read more

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I haven't been to Ember since my last review, but decided to try having takeout from them this week. Now my rating has changed for the better. It was pretty quiet Tuesday evening for an early dinner pickup. The restaurant has signs in place to encourage social distancing. Staff were wearing masks. Overall felt pretty safe. Now on to the food. Bbq platter ($25): came with short ribs, African spiced beef, and two pieces chicken tikka. Flavour on point for the short ribs and chicken. However, chicken was very spicy so beware for those who don't like spice. African spiced beef was a bit tough but taste was good. The masala fries that came with the order was delicious, wish they'd have this as a side on its own. It could be a decent meal for 2 smallish eaters for $25. Channa masala ($17): vegetarian curry with chickpeas. Very tasty as well, decent portion and lots of naan. Lamb vindaloo ($20): not that many pieces of lamb, but tasty. Would order again. Naan was a decent amount. I would definitely order from here again, perhaps the bbq platter with other curries to try. Recommended! read more

Stopped in for dinner and had the butter chicken and nan. Harman was excellent. It was a little more expensive than I thought, but really enjoyed my meal and the environment. Recommend!! read more

We ordered dishes requesting specific spice levels. None were right. Both my wife and I had stomach issues after eating.

Dined here with a large group last week, made reservations ahead of time so restaurant would be staffed accordingly. My fellow co worker parked in their parka se across the road but could not leave as doors were locked, owner was informed and he took 10 minutes to go unlock the door as he said he was too busy. Service was very slow as our table only had one server to 20 people. When we asked owner for our drinks that were ordered after being seated his response was I am Only one person I can't serve you all that fast. The food came out extremely slow with no apology for the long wait. I gave this place a second chance after experiencing the same rude behaviour from the owner about 2 years ago and was hoping it had changed ownership. Not happy !! read more

When this first opened, we liked it but didn't feel it was special. Over the past few years. I have come to appreciate it more and more. It is a really beautiful place and has an incredible view/patio. The ambiance is great. We love the appetizer kebabs (delicious), and it has my favourite raita. The chicken pakora is a bit different than most places, with more flavour in my opinion. We're fans. Today we tried malai kofta, and it may have now become my favourite Indian dish. The naan is excellent. The beef samosas are ok, but not my favourite - the only reason it doesn't have five stars. I do like them, though, and always get them. Overall, I would give Ember 4.5 stars if I could. read more

Ember Indian Kitchen - Kebabs, beef samosas, chicken pakora. - Indian Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

I'm always looking for good Indian restaurants and Ember does not disappoint! The restaurant is located on the edge of Richmond and Steveston with plenty of street parking close by. The space itself is bright, spacious, with plenty of seating for small and large parties. They also have a beautiful patio which I could imagine would be lovely during the summer. Their menu is a fusion of Indian-African, because the owner grew up in Africa and wanted to blend his two cultures together. I came in with a friend and we split a few different dishes: sweet chili mango pili pili chicken wings, cassava fries, butter chicken, and prawn biryani. I loved the flavour of the pili pili wings, but found it to be a bit dry. If it had just a tad bit more sauce on them, they would have been perfect. My favourite had to be the butter chicken. I loved the naan bread that came with it - the perfect blend of soft and chewy that paired perfectly with the butter chicken. I was in heaven. I'm looking forward to coming back here and enjoying their food and drinks on the patio soon. read more

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This is a hidden gem in Steveston! Escape the touristy area and experience the calmer side of the water Ember Indian Kitchen serves a fusion of East African flavours with Indian Food. The owner, Mr. Sunderji, introduced items we have never heard of before since my parents have eaten here twice already (my first time). For small plates, we ordered the Spinach Bhajia (must try!) and Mogo (Cassava) Fries. I was told the Spinach Bhajia consist of 12 layers of pressed spinach which is rolled and stuffed into a can for pressure cooking. After, it is sliced and rolled in chickpea flour and deep fried. It comes with a ginger, buttermilk and garlic sauce which adds a cooling effect to the spinach disk. The Mogo Fries was starchy because Cassava is a high starch root vegetable but it kept its crunchiness! I liked the tangy sauce that comes with the fries because it helps cut the rich starch For entrees, we skipped the butter chicken to try the Kuku Paka. I believe it is an upgraded and more refined chicken curry because the coconut cream sauce had a beautiful coconut flavour. As if it was fresh coconut water, and not the preserved canned stuff. The chicken was tender and large in pieces. I was stuffed! Also, we had the Beef Roganjosh, a short rib cooked with onions, tomatoes & a specialty blend of aromatic herbs. The cubed beef kept its shape well and they were tender. All the aromatic vegetables and herbs worked so well together. I could eat this over pasta, rice and naan! A great compliment to the Garlic Naan and substitute to the typical curry We also had an item from the Tandoor & Grill section: Lamb Chops- Hadi Chaamp. The lamb was very tender and the charred marks are not bitter at all. Everything just came together and showcased the lamb, itself. I believed the entrees came with Naan and we chose the garlic flavour. I felt the ones that came with the dishes were not very garlic-y but were chewy, thin and delicious. The second order of garlic naan was WAY better because it had a great char at the bottom and was still tender, chewy but most importantly, it was a generous helping of garlic and herb butter spread on top. Overall, I highly recommend everyone to visit Ember and meet Mr. Sunderji because you get to learn more about different types of cuisine like the African influence and the dining room is perfect for gatherings and parties! read more

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June 3/23: Previously, my friends and I had a really great dinner here. We ordered Pili chicken wings and butter chicken - both at a spice level hot. Decided to order the same two items for takeout tonight (6:30pm). I was told it would take 20 minutes because they were "very very busy". 20 minutes to me is a perfectly reasonable time period. I was so extremely disappointed. Neither item was what we asked for. The wings tasted sweet and the butter chicken was mild at best. I called and spoke with the owner who apologized, asked for my name, and said, when I visit next, he will "do something" for me. I asked if he wanted to take down my name and he said no he would remember when I came in. What happens if I go in and the owner isn't there? Overall, I paid really good money in anticipation of another great meal another and am left with a lacklustre meal and experience at best. Do better Ember Kitchen, do better. read more

I visited this restaurant on a Friday and was extremely disappointed. We waited over 1 hour for the food and it wasn't even busy. This place is overpriced and portions were 1/2 the size. They mentioned that they are short on kitchen staff which we understand. When they asked if we wanted extra Nan, we said sure. We though they might be complementary considering we waited over 1 hr but nope, they charged us $3 for one extra nan. The nan was burnt and the middle was still raw. My indian friend said they turned up the heat to cook it quickly and that's not how it should be. I should have picked up that all the customers were not Indian. The decor and location was stunning though. However, given the service and the overpriced small portions, I will not visit again. read more

finally tried this new indian place in the fishing village. let me set the record straight, this is not a fine dining indian cuisine place, rather, it is a fusion of cuisines, namely african and indian. the owner was born in south africa but is of indian decent. so in the menu, you will find non-traditional indian dishes.. anyhow, being a sucker for happy hour, i just had to give this place a try... tried the chicken samosas, beef kabob, veggie pakoras, chicken wings ( not indian style, but bar food style) , and of course, had to try the butter chicken with naan bread and the chai tea! The Verdicts..... chicken samosas did not taste authentic. for starters, the appearance was not 3D like the traditional kind. spices were lacking and weak. it was like a chinese spring roll but shaped like a triangle. the beef kebobs were possibly the worst dish of the night. dont know why they are called kebobs, should've been beef balls, as they are shaped as such and were not on a skewer. inside, very dry and rough. turns out, this was an african influenced dish. veggie pakoras were good. close enough tnthe traditional kind. came with a sweet chutney sauce. good touch. wings were wings. if you cant do these right, you have no business opening a restaurant. the butter chicken was good. not wow, just good. at least the sauce was thick and rich and not watery. the robust smell of the rich cream and spices was there. the chicken pieces were moist . the naan bread fresh and stringy when pulled. the chicken was not grilled first, so lacking the bbq flavour in the sauce. after having butter chicken from tasty and ginger, and authentic ones from banquet halls, i'd rate this one a 6 out of 10. another fav of mine that the masala chai tea was a failure. cant even smell the spices from my cup. it just tasted like milk & tea . my guess is, it came from a tea bag and not fresh tea leaves and spices being pounded on a mortar and pestle. abysmal in my opinion! most common theme here is small quantity but pricey price tag. i agree! the naan bread that came with the butter chicken was 1 while cut up into 3 pieces..lol. the butter chicken had a few pieces in it. the samosas 2D instead of 3D and small in size. dont think i will be back here. it was around dinner time, and place was empty. a good indication of a good indian place is the presence of south asian people. didnt see them here. just the masses. cheers! happy eating! read more

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Ember is wonderful. The info-African cuisine offers delicious fusion food. The menu is great, and the service is top notch. We weren't rushed and we received helpful recommendations for the food. The restaurant is lovely. read more

We're new to the hood and it's walking distance with a pretty nice view. Consider the recent no indoor dine-in restriction, this place is pretty busy on a weekday lunch hour. For $50 (tax and tips included), this is what we got. Yes, each entree was $20. They taste wayyyy better than Ginger (though we are no expert in knowing which is more authentic)! Definitely wish they have a lunch menu. $20 lunch at this portion make it hard for us to visit and support as often as we wish. read more

Ember Indian Kitchen - Indian Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

You know I seem to be writing a lot of 4 star reviews. It's mostly because the reviews I write, I tend to know a bit about the place before hand. Usually by recommendations, and or just know that it would be a place I would like. Ember Indian Kitchen is one of them. It opened up in 2017 and I found out about it before it opened from my occasional drives along the old Dyke road. "Hey!" I say to self. "There is a new Indian restaurant opening!!" Sadly months went past and I ended up reading reviews of this place before I got to try it out. I wanted to be FTR (first to review) this place but things just didn't work my way. While I passed this place and reviewed other places, I just pushed Ember Indian Kitchen aside like I knew the time wasn't quite right for me to come and eat there. Well, it's been a few weeks since coming here and now I get to write my review of this place. Firstly. Okra fries. FABULOUS! Not everyone loves Okra, but I do. I have wet dreams about that veggie. The deep fried crispy hardness on the outside and the gelatinous slimy film that coats the seeds inside. When you have tried it you might think the same way I do about this veggie that was made so famous in Gumbo and Asian cuisines. It truly is an erotic food item that I would consider an appreciated taste. The Okra fries level the playing field for those who might not like Okra, but will like how the chefs at Ember Indian Kitchen does it. Unfortunately because of that dish, everything else kinda was just eaten with a lot of "mmmmmm" and "gooood" and "yeah, I like this too". Very delicious but not quite my first impression of "OMG I'm going to.............. ....Tweet about this!" YELP!! Another good sign this is an excellent place to get good Indian and African style food is that there are lots of local people dining here. We bumped into friends who dine here and they are trendy girls. Yes, this is a chick friendly, :"Instagrammy", #girlsnightout place. Ember takes the Traditional Indian dishes and takes it to a modern high. The bonus is it's location. It has a great view of the river and it's peaceful and on a summers night, you can have a romantic stroll after dinner. You want to dress nice for this. Note: it does get a bit loud when it's busy. There is a huge echo present where all the conversations mix with he music and the kitchen noises. The ambiant presence is similar to those modern restaurants you would find downtown. Full of buzz and vibrancy. If you happen to come at a time when it's a bit quieter, the experience can be quite different. All in all, make sure you bring a friend or friends that would love food the way you like and that commonality will just make this experience that much more better. How often do you you get to dress up for Indian food outside of VJ's orbit? Sorry for the typo's. If there are any, and there are I am sure. Then typo's written free of charge and tax not included. read more

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This place is outstanding for their amazing delicious Indian cuisine. Plus I believe they are one of the only places in Richmond that have halal meat! (If I'm wrong it's because I haven't been to the other places). * Beef samosa ($8) - the samosa is filled with juicy well seasoned meat. The outer layer is crunchy and thin allowing the meat flavour to really stand out! * Veggie pakora ($8) the pakora was again nicely seasoned and paired well with their sauce. The size was the perfect bite size pieces, and not to mention the spices they use really lift up your pallet and explode with flavours. * Aloo gobi ($17) the cauliflower was cooked perfectly, perfect to pair with rice, I love every bit of seasoning on it. Must have! * Butter chicken sub garlic naan ($18+$1.50) the butter chicken is one of the best in Richmond, super creamy, and delicious with the garlic buttered naan is outstanding duo. * Garlic naan ($4) I love garlic naan and their naan is amazing. * Okra fries ($8) love how crisp they are and soft and chewy in the middle. The sauce pair is yummy. * Chicken pakora ($12) do not get this, it's soggy and not crispy chicken tenders not worth the price. * 8/10 - love the place but the chicken pakora was such a let down. Not impressed by this item. * 5.5/10 - it's not cheap here but it's has amazing taste. Total bill before tip: $80.33 read more

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A fantastic Indian restaurant in Richmond... finally! Better yet, located off the water in a new complex in Steveston. Beautifully appointed, sophisticated interior with a nice size open patio overlooking a garden belt and waterways. The food reminds me of my Indian favourites in Vancouver like Rangoli and Jambo Grill or Tasty India in Surrey, but a far nicer setting. Vegetable pakoras, naan and butter chicken are standouts! read more

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We went to Ember the other night to celebrate some family birthdays and had an amazing time. The food was spectacular and the portions were large. I had the BBQ plate with lamb, chicken and short rib and it was all cooked perfectly and delicious as hell. Amin is a great host. I can't recommend this place enough. read more

The setting is very nice and initially the service was quite good or friendly I should say. The drink and appetizer veggie pakora came quite quickly but then we waited and waited. We ordered three dishes and they were pretty good. Unfortunately we ordered naan and we found a piece of hair stuck in the naan. We told the waitress and all she said was oh sorry. Still charged us for the naan! The portions aren't that big and it was a $100 dinner. Although they do have a patio which is nice on a summer evening. read more

A valiant effort at serving Kenya and South Africa style Indian food, with an impressive menu but the friendly team cannot produce the taste that their counterparts do in the London, UK suburbs. The signature Kenya-Indian Maru bhajjias (thin slices of tats fried coated with spicy chickpea batter) were only so so as were the samosas. I had great expectations given the owners are Khoisan's and they along with the Bhoris are known for their great kheema samosas. People in Mumbai rave about the food cooked by these enterprising trading communities who are some of the most successful business people in the former British colonies of Africa. BTW, the best kheema samosas I have found in North America are at Tahoora in Chicago (to die for) and the ones at some of the Houston establishments come second. Wife tried the biryani and was disappointed. Must complement them for their scenic setting and the cleanliness you don't find in the dives serving great India or Pakistani food. Took long to drive to the very end of Richmond, from the border and in hind sight, was not worth it. Still, there is a need for some restaurants that serve this particular genre of Indian food and I wish them luck as they mature. read more

Very good, we were pleased with everything we ordered. The veggie samosas were the best I've had. A thin paisley wrap, crisp with a well balanced filling. Often times filling has too much potatoes, not these. They were great. After dinner we took a stroll to a pier in front of the restaurant and saw a beautiful sunset. We'll return for sure. read more

Ember Indian Kitchen - Indian Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

We came here on a weekend night and were lucky that there was no wait. Score! We've heard great things about this restaurant and decided to give it a try. Pros: - Decor is very nice and servers were very friendly and talkative - Good variety and easy to read menu. They have a portion for vegetarian dishes as well! - The chicken curry was yummy and had a good amount of spice. The garlic naan was soft and fresh. We liked the subtle hint of garlic that wasn't too overwhelming (no bad breath after whew!) Cons: - Food came out slow. We waited over 35 min after ordering before the food came. - Servers were great, but could be a little more attentive. We had to wave down our server a couple times, however, it was a busy night, so this is understandable. - Portions are small and dishes were slightly pricey - BBQ lamb skewers had a gamey taste, which was too strong for me. We ordered the chicken curry, which we both enjoyed a lot. The bbq platter was decent and had a little bit of everything, which is nice when you want to try more dishes, but don't have a lot of people to share with. read more

Ember Indian Kitchen - Indian Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Good service. Nice on the inside. We got the vegetarian daal and the korma. It was good, however I find the portions are a bit small. And the ratha could have been more cold. I will come back to check at more options on the menu! read more

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Came here for dinner because it was recommended and I enjoyed it a lot. The food was good, and the service was awesome. It's a bit on the pricier side, but I think it was all worth it. Will be coming back again when we are in the area. Cheers! read more

Wow, what a surprising disappointment. We've been looking forward to our first visit to try "the best butter chicken in the Lower Mainland" and it definitely wasn't. We're not that hard to please, but this was several notches below "best". Tasted like tomato sauce with four chicken cubes thrown in, like out of a can. Where was the butter, cream, curry, anything to make it taste like butter chicken? The Vindaloo was slightly better but the naan was burnt and the portions small. The eggplant fries were okay but then we waited nearly an hour for our entres. Everyone around us who ordered after us got their meals first. Based on other reviews, this is a recurring problem so I'm hoping the owners actually read and absorb this. Our server was friendly but the food was third rate. Won't go back, can't recommend. Too bad. read more

Have been here 4-5 times and the food is pretty tasty and the ambience is beautiful. Most Indian restaurants aren't pretty and spacious with a patio... so this one is a rare gem in that way. The service is pretty good in that they are nice but they are a bit understaffed, as the food comes out slowly. However with COVID, I understand restaurants are having a hard time staying afloat. We may come back but it is pricey. read more

Came here for dine out lunch with some friends yesterday. Food was pretty good, except wasn't spicy at all when we ordered extra hot. I had option 1 - where you have the options of either the curry chicken, curry fish or vegetarian. I went for curry chicken since I'm a picky fish eater and my friends had the fish. The currey chicken was good, just the right amount of rice and naan bread served. For $15, that was pretty good. My friends had the curry fish and he mentioned mine tasted better because with the curry fish you can't really taste the fish, only the curry sauce. I also like the mango dressing on the salad. I was also quite disappointed with the chai - typically Indian chai taste strong with different spice in it and here, was way too light. It's not the typical chai you had, tasted more like milk tea. Restaurant is in the quiet and nice neighbourhood, plenty of parking space and it's modernly decorated. read more

We were a party of 4 on Sunday night. The service was awful. They forgot 1 appy, drinks were wrong and there was no wait staff around to complain to . The food was greasy and we were never asked if we required anything. I had to ask for more water 3 times and the dishes were not cleared from the table. We had to ask for take out bags and it took a very long time to receive our bill. They are definitely short staffed and I cannot recommend this restaurant. Nancy R. read more

Heard good reviews. Decided to give this place a try as they had patio dining . Loved every dish we ordered -Cod Pakora, okra fries, vindaloo chicken, butter chicken. Aloo gobi, papadum, karai masala prawns. It was a fusion of African and Indian spices . Ambiance was great and so was service. Will definitely be back. Great flavour and the medium spice level was perfect. read more

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Located along the water's edge outside of Steveston Village, Ember offers a beautiful quiet setting for a dining experience. Inside, the restaurant is bright and airy, with high ceilings and contemporary decor. Ember's menu offers an adventurous fusion of East African and Indian food to fill the senses with a diversity of flavours, aromas and textures. The food was delicious with complex flavours and just enough heat for excitement. Crispy mogo fries and pakoras were light and savoury. The butter chicken, lamb vindaloo, eggplant bharta and palak paneer were comforting and married perfectly with the cumin spiced rice. Chicken tikka, mishkaki and beef short ribs were grilled to perfection. The saffron jewelled chicken biryani was gorgeous and satisfying. Will definitely come again! read more

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The decor and location is stunning! Unfortunately it ends there. The food is rather bland considering it's famous for spice. The butter chicken had little taste other than sweet. It took over an hour to get samosas while another table that was seated way after us was served their main course. Too bad you're paying for bad service and food but great decor. Defrost frozen supermarket samosas instead. read more

Nice Indian & African fusion restaurant. Beautiful location by the river and tasteful decor. The butter chicken is one of the best I've ever had in Vancouver area. read more

I'm always on the prowl for great tasting food where ever I go. The experience was exceptional, both the staff and the food! Especially surprising was the bottle of Graceland Cabernet Sauvignon from Stellenbosch, South Africa. Absolutely delightful! read more

The rest of my party was happy with their choice; however, wanting less spice, I chose the Tilapia. It was absolutely tasteless, which I told the waitress when she asked, so I was expecting some kind of assistance, other than adding hot sauce to it. I understand that it had been fried, but it was dripping in oil. I ate hardly any of it, yet it stayed on the bill. I had hoped that it would have been comped, as she had said that everything in the menu was good. Nice venue, and decor, but it got too loud as it filled with people. Not sure if I'd go back. read more

We have been walking by Ember regularly to check if it was open yet and were so excited to finally try it! We made reservations for 5pm, ordered drinks and a couple appetizers while we waited for a couple more of our guests. The food was on our table just as they arrived so it was perfect. Their menu states their butter chicken is the best of everyone's favourite dish, and it's true! You can actually taste the butter, cream and spices as opposed to other Indian restaurant where it just tastes like a mildy spiced creamy tomato sauce. The vegetable korma was also amazing as well as the Palak Paneer - very flavourful. Our server recommended we try the Kuku Paka next time so we've added that to our list! Everyone at our table (6 of us) agreed it was the best indian we've ever had. Yes the service is a bit slower than usual but the taste and quality is worth the wait. Our server actually warned us that entrees may take 40 minutes and we said no worries, but it definitely didn't take that long. Our server was very friendly and checked back regularly to fill our waters and make sure we were doing okay. There were quite a few people waiting at the door when we left which is a good sign for such a new restaurant! Portions are a little small and more expensive compared to other Indian restaurants in richmond but when you taste the food you won't care! Will definitely be back! read more

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