Kuku specializes in East Indian cuisine. Their veggie samosas are delicious, and I recently tried…read morethe Chana Bhatura, it was incredibly tasty! While the space is quite small and primarily for takeout, they do have some high chairs and a bar-like area if you want to dine in. Don't miss out on their selection of Indian sweets, too. Great service as well. The hosts are lovely. Highly recommend!

I'm so happy the washing machine at my apartment broke down so I had to come to nearby laundromat,…read morebecause I ended up at Kuku's. While it's mainly a take-away format, it gets 5 stars for ambiance because the owners are so friendly and warm. The food is deeeeelicious- Paneer springrolls dipped in sweet chutney whaaat?! My new favourite comfort food! You should also know that they have a whole array of Indian sweets, something I haven't come across on Van Isle until now. Gluten free and vegan option on the menu too :)

I'm thanking the stars this place opened up in Esquimalt. What a great restaurant. I absolutely…read moreloved the buffet and have been to it twice now -- once with my wife and two kids, and the next with a busload of extended family because it was so good. Great selection in the buffet of meats and veggie dishes. The butter chicken and muttar paneer were far beyond any Indian buffet quality that I've had previously, and are on par with a la carte dishes made at good Indian restaurants. And I'm from Vancouver where there's an abundance of good Indian restaurants. What really stole the show for us were the naan. Without even ordering, we were given perfect naan bread fresh out of the oven, piping hot, golden brown crispy and fluffy. If I had the stomach capacity, I'd be stuffing my face with it all day. Best of all, this bottomless naan is complimentary. Had a chance to chat with the owners too, a husband/wife duo. Truly kind and big-hearted people, going far out of their way to help community members in need. I won't go into details here but I'm glad they're part of the community and we'll be regulars for sure.

Absolutely spectacular food! I consider myself something a bit of a connoisseur of Indian cuisine,…read moreand Spice Valley Indian is a stand out among the best! Not only were the spices, complex and authentic, but the portions were enormous, and the price was affordable. Highly recommended!

What an absolutely wonderful and delicious adventure…read more My wife and I were visiting Victoria on Holiday and we were looking for somewhere to have lunch. We love Indian cuisine so we decided to try Indian Aroma. First of all the restaurant itself is clean and very well decorated with genuine Indian decor, it's beautiful. We were seated immediately and our waiter was so helpful. I wish I caught his name to thank him here as well...if you are reading this, thank you! Okay, on to what you're waiting for, the food! My wife ordered chicken biryani and I order the chicken vindaloo extra hot! They were both so so so dang good. I finished my entire dish and have no regrets. Lol! If we come back to Victoria we will make it a point to eat here again. If you're on the fence, just give it a try.

Chole bhatura was very good. Rest of the food was also decent and tasty. Above average food and can…read morecome back.

I get takeout from here at least once a week and I'm in LOVE with the butter chicken and chicken…read morepakora! The only thing is that I feel is kinda a down fall is that sometimes the chicken pakora isn't as crispy as usual or is mostly small crispy bits. Usually, they are perfect but occasionally I get an off batch and because its takeout I can't do anything about it. Anyways, I would recommend this place over any other Indian restaurant in Victoria!

Too oily and they just throw the whole cardamom into the food, with out even bothering taking the…read moreseeds out of the inedible pod. Maybe if it was street food this would be acceptable, but at top dollar restaurant prices there are better Indian food places than this - even in twee, wee Victoria.

Stopped here for lunch with some friends after a Saturday morning rehearsal. The server steered us…read moreto the buffet rather than the menu and there was a variety of options available. They even had hot chai at the buffet, and the server made sure to get us some fresh rice and naan. There were 4 in our party. I was seated in the corner next to the wall, making it harder to get out and to the buffet so I don't think I ate enough for the price, but the food was very tasty and everyone else in our group was quite satisfied with the experience.

Nice little Indian eatery in the heart of downtown Victoria. The restaurant serves both vegetarian…read moreand non-vegetarian dishes. There is street parking available. The restaurant is tastefully decorated. Excellent design and comfortable sitting. We ordered the vegetable samosa. It was amazing as was the chutney. We also had some Amritsari Kulcha. The Kulcha was not quite as tender as expected, but it had been overcooked, and the Chana (chickpeas) had not been properly cooked, since they nevertheless remained tough. We would, however, give this restaurant another shot. The service could also be improved. There was only one waitress that were looking after three other tables. Great ambiance as they played some Indian Bollywood songs on tv, which was enjoyable. If I had to select one drawback, it would be that the restrooms require some attention, and that they be kept clean because they were unclean!

Mantra was a great find as we cycled past it on the protected bike lane and could smell the spices…read more When we arrived, the nicest server ever greeted us and we enjoyed a laugh when a robot brought our naan on its tray! We ordered Rogan Josh lamb in a perfect med hot spiced sauce and my hubby had the tandoori chicken, expertly done! Everywhere in Victoria is serving mint chutney as a yogurt now? (it's ok,.. but I miss regular mint chutney of the past.) Naan is really good here too. I liked the decor/ambiance and really nice waitress! A great stop on the way back from the art gallery!

We ordered delivery for dinner and it did not disappoint! We ordered a lot of vegan food - all…read moresuper yummy Kachumber Salad Gobhi Garlic Garlic Naan Onion Bhajia Papdi Chaat Navratan Korma Vegetable Coconut Curry Everything was the perfect spice level! Now we are very full with some leftovers too.

We stopped knowing we needed to get something in us before we left town for the evening. Our first…read moretime in the area and we relied on reviews alone to make the decision to come here. Staff were pleasant and helpful. Immediately seated in the late evening. Timely appetizers and well time meal. While we were outside, the ambience was quiet enough to talk and entire place is well appointed. We had the Mandahar Fish which is portioned well when selected with a rice side. The avocado hummus was the exceptional start and don't skip on the coconut naan (cough cough, not just a kid favorite)

We came here with a big group of nine people, and we were immediately seated on the spacious…read moreoutdoor patio that had outdoor heating--a great spot for lively gatherings. The staff was incredibly welcoming and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. We ordered so much food--honestly, I wish I had written it all down. The menu is perfect for sharing, so we got to try a little bit of everything. Highlights included a variety of rich, flavorful curries--both vegetarian (like the creamy paneer) and meat-based (the lamb and chicken curries were melt-in-your-mouth tender). The garlic naan was soft, buttery, and perfectly charred, and the biryani was fragrant and loaded with spices. As for heat levels, our group had a mix of preferences, so we tried levels 2 and 4. If you love spice and can handle the heat, don't hesitate to go for level 4 or even 5--it had a serious kick but wasn't overwhelming if you're used to spicy food. Level 2 was a great middle ground for those who wanted just a bit of warmth without too much intensity. Overall, an amazing experience with fantastic food, great service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend for groups, spice enthusiasts, or anyone craving authentic, flavorful Indian cuisine!

"Are we going to have leftovers?" That was the plan, but we enjoyed it so much that it almost…read moredidn't happen. We ended up here after a short walk from our short-term rental. The hosts recommended it and we made a date night of it. Mango lassi was delicious and the Kingfisher beer hit the spot, too. Then we were ready for the meal. Naan and garlic naan were both hot and tasty. Palak Paneer was our favorite, with Aloo Gobi and Chicken Tikka Massala tied for a close second. Service was helpful and attentive. Ambiance overdelivered. I'm sorry we're leaving town tomorrow, or I'd be tempted to check out the lunch buffet. On the next visit, I'll be back.

Really friendly service. My son really wanted curry. I was a bit nervous about if the food would be…read moretoo spicy (i am not brave with spice). Asked the server for recommendations and settled on tandoor chicken. It came out sizzling and was delicious! Especially enjoyed the nice mint sauce for it too. My son really enjoyed his chicken curry too. We also had some naan bread - nicely made with garlic and basil. My son opted for the take out samosa which was nicely mixed and full of flavour and came with a nice sweeter sauce. We finished the meal with rice pudding and a chai tea. Definitely plan to return. It is so nice that they have mild, (truly mild!!!), medium and hot for those far braver than me! (My son had medium ). Thank you for a cozy meal!