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.

My first visit to the main restaurant in a fair old while, having been frequenting their offshoot…read morein Bedford recently when the curry craving hits. It's larger than it was first time I visited, but still in the little strip mall off Chain Lake Drive. There are two rooms either side of the entrance, both cool, subtly lit and cozy. It was just after they opened on a summer's Thursday morning, so I was the first customer and quickly ordered the meat thali. This comes in six segments. Two meat curries which change from time to time (today it was beef and chicken). A very nice dahl, a good portion of rice, chickpea salad and a quartered plain naan. All very tasty and overall quite a sizeable portion. I was on the ravenous side of peckish when I arrived and left thoroughly stuffed, so you definitely get your value for the $23 with tip. It's not licensed, but has a nice line in cold drinks should you so desire. It's no surprise this place is consistently voted No.1 curry house in Halifax, though it has a lot more competition than it did when it first opened. Thoroughly recommended.

So it's my first time ordering food here. They serve their pakoras with plum sauce? That's so weird…read moreand it does NOT go together. So maybe its a mistake? I hope it is. Anyway, the pakoras were ok. Butter chicken was very oily. Yes, oily, not butter oil, just oily. (Look at the picture). The best part of the meal is the rice. But even that's not good. It has a nice color to it though. Food is pretty mediocre. I'd come back for a quick takeout but i'd go to other places if I actually want a real, good indian food.

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!

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

It's been many times since we have entered Adda. It's ambience is well, what a ambience could…read moreprobably deliver, just nothing too special. The service is pretty good with patient servers. The food is the main attraction though. The crispy paneer dosas to the scrumptious biryanis, everything is super well-handled. The chefs are really talented and all the snacks are really good too like all the chats, samosas and Vada Pav. The main course is okay, and the chicken pieces are while tender, they are sometimes a bit tender.

10 on 10 for Biryani, I have had only Biryani, noodles and veg Manchurian from this place and I can…read moresay it's authentic Indian taste. No one in Halifax can challenge the taste of Adda Biryani. I am him forever customer for Biryani.

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

It's been in operation for a couple of years and I've been meaning to give it a try for a while…read more Located in a small plaza at Mill Cove, it's a plain space, cheered up with a splendid print of a jungle river on one wall. Small bar at the end, maybe 40 covers, it's not much to look at, but that is often a good thing. As is the fact well over half the patrons were Indian/Pakistani on the evening I was there. I went for the Rogan Josh, aloo ghobi and a splendid Peshwari naan, plus garlic rice and a Kingfisher. The curry was properly spicy and nicely bitter. The ghobi was good and the rice not at all bad. Portions are generous, with plenty to take away for tomorrow's breakfast! Bill came in at a little over $50, which might be on the high side, but for what amounts to two whole meals, not too bad. All in all, an authentic curry house and a nice addition to the growing choice in Halifax. Recommended.

Flavorful, hot and tasty! I'm used to getting my meal with rice, so be aware that meals do NOT come…read morewith rice unless you ask. I enjoyed the paneer and garlic naan!

This offshoot of the excellent and well established Dhaba in the Bayers Lake area opened a couple…read moreof years ago in one of the old motels along Bedford Highway. I've had takeout two or three times and found the food to be first rate, but recently I dined in for the first time with the wife and a friend from UK. It's a small space, fairly plain, but comfortable enough. The food is mainly prepared at the main restaurant as I understand, with finishing touches applied here. The menu isn't as extensive, but any curry fan will find all they need and there are even some surprises, particularly in the breads. It was Saturday evening and two of the other tables were occupied, and I've noticed before that a lot of their customers are of Indian/Pakistani heritage, which is always encouraging. I went for the beef vindaloo, which was well spiced and nicely bitter. The others tried the chicken tikka masala and reported full satisfaction. We also had the aloo ghobi, dall, rice and a quite superb, huge naan. The poppadom to start were also excellent. Crispy, warm and tasty. All in all, exactly what we needed and there was enough left over to feed the two of us the following night! Price was just fine, especially given how much food you get. Will definitely be back.

One great meal and one not so great. Hit and miss but will try once more. Man bread was over cooked.read more

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.