Food is so good. Service is amazing. Vibes are awesome, you feel like you're in Nepal for a bit. Great restaurant, highly recommend!!

Probably the best Nepali restaurant in whole Canada ! We came here for the weekend and the owner himself welcomed us very warmly. Restaurant prepared different varieties of food and served us + food were very fresh and tasty. Definitely recommend this place and I'm totally coming back next time I visit Vancouver. read more

Gurkha Himalayan Kitchen - Chicken Steam Momo - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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We went to the restaurant on a Friday night, after we saw a lot of good things about it on Yelp. The restaurant has a cool vibe, a mural about the snowy Himalayan mountains, small prayer wheels at the entrance. We ordered a cup of Himalayan tea, a mango Lassi, goat curry (Friday special) and their traditional plate (chicken). The waiter was very very kind, he taught us how to have the plate properly. Both dishes tasted amazing and with different aroma and textures, and the portions were HUGE!! For a two people group who are not too hungry, maybe 1 Curry dish with some additional nann would be well enough. There were only two waiter/waitress in the restaurant, so they were quite busy, it did take them a bit of time to clean the table and lead the customers to their tables, but they were still very attentive and gave us wonderful services overall! It's definitely a 5-star experience, before we came here we didn't know what to expect, but Gurkha definitely showed us the variety and deliciousness of Himalayan cuisine and we were very content! We will recommend this restaurant to anyone who plans to visit Vancouver/ would like to find a good place on Davie St. read more

Gurkha Himalayan Kitchen - Lamb curry, mango Lassi, traditional plate - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Gurkha Himalayan Kitchen was on my list for quite a while. Thankfully, one of my friends wanted to try it as well. I mean, sure, there are plenty of sushi places and Pho eateries in Vancouver. But a Nepalese restaurant? First things first, it's quite easy to miss it. The place itself is sort of a house on the second floor on Davie St, which adds to the mysteriousness of it. It feels like walking into the headquarters of a secret organization. And that's not the end of it. There's even a "secret garden" at the back! Since the weather was nice, we sat at the garden/patio. As for the food, I went with the Cadillac, the "Daal-Bhaat Masu". It reminded me a lot about Indian food, with a lot of spices used. The flavours were definitely there. I must say, the food is good. I eat quite a bit, so I wasn't particularly full. But I could see that the portion would fill up an average person. Now for the bummer. To put it in a polite manner, the service was subpar at best. The food was good, but it was clear that there was a lot of confusion going on between the staff there. It took quite a while for them to bring out the food (~30 minutes). There was so much confusion, they forgot the roti. One of the staff then mentioned that they were having some sort of a "crisis" in the kitchen. Fortunately I did not see any smoke or fumes coming out from the back of the kitchen. I guess they were short on people on that particular day. All in all, yay for the food, with a meh for the service. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure service would have been excellent, were it not for the kitchen crisis. read more

Gurkha Himalayan Kitchen - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

We came here on Monday evening at 5:30pm, we were the first customers. The combination dinner with chicken was plentiful. The server suggested just add one more a la carte and she was right. We tried mixed vegetables and it was delicious. read more

Had the chicken momo in sauce, curry chicken, chicken in tomato cream sauce, and curry cauliflower. Each dish was delicious and delicately prepared in terms of taste and presentation. Nepalese food is very similar to Indian food, but doesn't seem as heavy in spices and fat content to me. I like that each dish comes with rice and a little mixed green salad; no need to order rice separately like at some other South Asian restaurants. I thought the owner Raju and the waiter were very personable. I overheard Raju very patiently describing certain menu items in detail to two other clients. He seems to know his stuff and is eager to please his clients. I do recommend this hidden gem tucked away on the second floor of Davie St. read more

Yum, yum, yum! Grilled lamb was so good as was the cashew rice. Super friendly owner who served us as well.

Came here for lunch on a Thursday with a Groupon. It was pretty much dead in the restaurant but they said they get really busy around dinner time. Like other's have written, the yak momos are not on the menu but are delicious! They're locally raised yak and they stuff those momo with plenty of meat/veggies/spices, they don't cheap out. I have a fairly low tolerance for heat so there were a bit spicy (as in heat spicy) to me. Also ordered the goat curry which was yummy. It was my first time having goat so it tasted just like lamb to me which I like. The sauce was perfect with the rice it came with and good for dipping the fluffy bun we ordered on the side (can't remember what that's called). The Davie location is not obvious if you don't know they're upstairs. We had no problem using our groupon. read more

Gurkha Himalayan Kitchen - Steamed yak momos. - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The better their food has gotten, the worse their service has become. We used to love this as a place you could always get a table, with a lovely patio, friendly staff and good beer on tap. Now even on a week night, with reservations, you can expect to wait an hour for your first round of drinks and two hours before they even take your food order. Have to request something like water four or five times before they remember to bring it. It depends on who is working but still, something is VERY dysfunctional here when it gets busy. This happened twice in a row so we've given up bringing guests. They switched to worse beer, but otherwise the food has really improved over the last three years. I recommend all the appetizers especially the boiled momos and chicken skewers. Great selection of vegetarian dishes and less common Tibetan dishes. read more

The kids were unsure when i said food today will be any Himalaya type of food.. they were surprised and they loved it just as much as i loved it.. the food was great...i ordered the traditional goat dish and it lived up to what i expected..the chicke wing were superbly delicious.. if i was to make a trip back again here in Vancouver i would most definitely come here again... read more

10/10 - we got the following: Chilli Chicken: perfectly crispy and spicy Monos: Just like in Nepal Creamy Chicken: absolute star Lamb Curry: another good one read more

I've walked up and down Davie a million times and never really paid attention to Gurkha, up a flight of outdoor stairs next to the Shoppers Drug Mart on Davie. The first thing we noticed when we entered was the smell of heavenly spices, chili, curry; our mouths started watering immediately. The interior is warm and inviting, but we took a table on the back deck, not wanting to squander a warm summer evening, which I'd highly recommend: strings of lights, red umbrellas, clematis vines draping over the wooden railings.... it's quite lovely. The food was delicious: similar to Indian, with some Chinese influences. We started with yak momos (yak is not on the menu, but we had to ask), which are just like Chinese dumplings, and mildly spicy chili chicken lollipops, which were a highlight. For mains: chicken himali (akin to butter chicken), lamb chili (my favourite) and quati (nine bean curry). The roti was thin, and the only part of the meal I did not love; it was just OK. Our servers were friendly and efficient, and the whole experience was enjoyable. It was a bit more expensive than I was prepared for, but we left full and happy. We're definitely going again, and checking out the sister restaurant Yak & Yeti. read more

Gurkha Himalayan Kitchen - Yak momos and chicken lollipops. Delicious :) - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Good food. I often crave momos and went to this joint to try it out. The momos are very different from what you usually get in India but they were very very tasty. I love the Tibetan bread they had too- so fresh and light. Will definitely go back soon. read more

I tried out this place with a friend after having walked by it numerous times. The food was tasty. Although for what we got, the prices were a bit steep. The only veg that came with the lamb plate was a few shavings of lettuce and some carrot. I kind of wanted to like this place more, because it is quaint and cute, and homey. The thing that really bothered me though was that the waiter suggested the Roti to share. The menu says it's fresh baked roti. It's definitely NOT. It's actually just a whole-wheat tortilla. The kind I buy from Costco all the time for wraps. Not even roti! And it was $4. We didn't say anything at the time, but were pretty disappointed and probably won't go back. read more

My first Nepalese meal. Under new ownership that is very gracious and attentive. If you like dumplings, get the Momos cooked in their own sauce. I had the 3 course dinner that included goat (too much bone), chicken, and the best lentils I've ever had. Similar to Indian, yet different. Will definitely go back. read more

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Ordered the two thalis- veg and non veg. The rotis that were provided came from some frozen package one would buy on a gravely store. Only the lamb Dish was flavorful. The owner is very nice, but the food is sub-par. read more

What a treat. We chose this restaurant because we had a Groupon but what a treasure we found. Tucked upstairs on Davie is this small wonderful place. We all chose the vegetarian platter. Mine was mild and very tasty. The other two were spicy which they loved. The portions are not huge but more that sufficient. A return trip is a must even without a Groupon! read more

I ordered takeout, lamb chili and momos. Don't get me wrong, the food was good but I couldn't really tell how it was different from Indian food. They haven't distinguished it enough, as the lamb chili was just lamb tikka masala...it was not dry as some photos are showing. Having said that all items tasted fine. Also roti was just pita bread. Good food, but not authentic Nepalaese cuisine. I have tries Nepalaese in San Francisco and other cities so have a pretty good benchmark of it. read more

Great food and great service. Yak momos, goat curry and grilled lamb were all great. Sat on the patio out back which was nice. Staff was attentive, friendly and informative. Will be back. read more

TLDR: unauthentic, and the cooks do not have even a basic understanding of Indian spices and flavours. However, it is relatively healthy and if you can get past the mediocre taste a tolerably filling meal. Onto the review: As I am Indian, while I adore many cuisines and many flavours, the one thing I cannot live without is a proper full course dinner. An Indian dinner is incomplete without dal, salad, rice, a main and at least one other side + chutney/pickles. Now generally we do manage this sort of a dinner 2-3 times a week (not an easy feat I tell you, when you're in your mid twenties living in Canada). Sometimes, however, we just cannot pull it off and not only that but the thought of substituting such a dinner with a small one-course relatively less healthy meal (even if it is equally delicious) is absolutely soul crushing. We have frequently had this sort of a dilemma. In such desperate cases we have absolutely no choice but to eat at a restaurant offering such a meal. The closest and only one in my vicinity is Gurkha Himalayan Cuisine. On the menu it is called Nepali Bhojan with a vegetarian and a non vegetarian option. I always choose the vegetarian and my bf gets the non vegetarian. They both come with dal, roti, basmati white rice, salad, raita and kheer. The vegetarian thali (plate) comes with a mustard greens 'shaak' (a vegetable main), and another shaak made with beans. The non vegetarian comes with sherpa chicken and gorkhali khasi. I will not review everything individually including our appetisers - Tenzing Momos (Nepali chicken dumplings) Tenzing Momos: 3/5 it's hard to screw up momos but these were certainly mediocre in comparison to what I've had near Nepal. Compared to what I've had in Vancouver, however, they hold up but are still on the lower spectrum. I'd rank them third best out of the only four restaurants that serve Momos in Vancouver and the restaurant at number four is absolutely awful. The second best is only at second because it's chutneys are better. The Momos themselves were equally mediocre. Dal: 3/5 very difficult to screw up dal but it goes down to the cooks having no concept of Indian spices or flavours. It wasn't done well but it wasn't done terribly either, at least, there were no nasty clashing flavours like I've sadly experienced in other Indian restaurants in BC. Roti: 4.5/5 I like roti and it was done right, nothing spectacular, it's not meant to be spectacular but it's meant to be a pleasant accompaniment. They achieved this. It's cut into a weird triangular shape which forces me to eat it in a wrong, awkward way but I won't argue. Raita: 4/5 It's raita. If anyone screws this up I'll give up on life. Actually, I change my mind - I've definitely experienced some unbelievably horrid Indian food in this part of the world and I won't risk betting on it. Kheer: 1/5 Absolutely disgusting. Tastes like whipped cream and water. I don't understand it. It has a 1 because it's got the right colour to resemble kheer. Good job! [Now one piece of advice: ALWAYS order mild spice at this place! My bf asked to have it at the regular level of spice as they would normally cook it (basically a polite way of saying stop white washing the food for me) however, we were told there is no regular and we have to choose. We chose medium and hot. BIG mistake. Regardless of whether you like spicy, can handle spicy, or whatever it is. Do NOT ask for medium or hot. Unless you like the taste of burning, dry, nasty powdery red chilli powder in your mouth as you eat. Once you order mild (as I did the last time I was there) the food is tolerable. Mild is how it's made. Medium and hot just means they dump in chilli powder just before they serve it. I'm cringing as I type. ] The following ratings are for the mains cooked with mild level spice. Mustard greens shaak: 4/5 Not bad. Healthy and tastes pretty good. Without the chilli powder I quite like it. I don't like the potatoes that come with it but that's not the cooks fault. Toddler-me has hated potatoes in shaak and I just can't grow out of that dislike. Beans shaak: 4/5 I liked this too. I believe this had bamboo shoots inside which is quite foreign to me but it's very harmonious since Nepali cuisine has a strong Chinese influence. This dish is bland in comparison to what it should be. But in comparison to what there is in Canada it holds up. I won't review the Sherpa Chicken and Gorkhali khasi. I've never had either, they're foreign words and foreign names and foreign flavours. I assume they're Nepali traditional dishes. The flavours are not 100% correct is all I can tell, but they are apparently bearable as my bf likes them. read more

After about a year of cooking wafts tormenting my nose at my workplace next door, a friend and I decided to try this place out. The decor is incredibly cute- which is weird coming from me, because my living space looks like a gas shack. Anyways, my food-friend is a vegetarian; this usually throws us some curve balls. This place has more than enough options for vegetarians. Half Chinese, Half Indian is what I can compare it to. Try the Momos (dumplings). Seriously, I've been trying to duplicate the mint-cilantro sauce they came with. Ugh! Cilantro, Mint, vinegar, oil, miso and what?! What is that other tantalizing ingredient?! read more

I came here as a social meet up (The group I am involved in). Finding the place was very hard as you have to look literally up. It is difficult for passers by. There is no real ambiance in terms of decor, therefore, you have to make it your own with the company you keep and have. Thankfully I was with an awesome group of people. I had Thupka: Tibetan style soup with spinach, mix vegetable, ginger, garlic, herbs, fresh coriander mixed with soft noodles. The soup didn't blow me away and the huge chunks of ginger and lemon grass threw me off a bit, however, it satisfied the tummy. For dessert I had the Chai tea creme brulee. I am a creme brulee whore. The combination of spices reminded me of a gingerbread latte. It was like Christmas in my mouth without the annoying relatives. I had a little bit of the Thai tea (I think that is what it was called). It was butter tea which tasted horrible. Think butter melted in tea. Sounds like a fat dudes dream :), however, it tasted like soap. It was really gross. Not even Harry Potter would want this. Service was decent. To be honest I didn't pay too much attention to the timing of everything 'cause I was engaged with the socializing with the group at the table. The prices were very decent for the neighborhood and what was ordered, however, was a little thrown off my the automatic tip that was added onto the bill that wasn't disclosed on their on-line or print menu at the restaurant. Even though the food didn't blow me away they still get 3 out of 5 stars based on service and for the awesome creme brulee. read more

Absolutely mouthwatering fantastic. Great ambience, great conversation with Raju, one of the owners. The food was phenomenal.

3.5 stars for the food 2 stars for the service and experience rounding the overall experience up to a 3 I had been curious to try this place for a while after seeing some good reviews. I love this type of cuisine, and when done well, it can be so satiating and comforting. I came in with a friend for late lunch after tennis and a seawall stroll. Upon leaving, I felt that the food had been good but the service was just weird and lacking. There was only one server which makes perfect sense given that it wasn't busy. For the bulk of our time there, there was just one other two-top. When we first arrived, a couple tables were waiting on their bills, and as we were wrapping up our meal, three more people arrived. When we were ordering, I started to ask some questions and felt there was aloofness in the response. However, the server then tried to direct us on what to order which wasn't what I needed. Then, when we did order and receive our food, she forgot to bring out part of our meal. When I asked her about it, she wasn't apologetic -- she just said, "Oh yeah it also comes with that. I'll go get that for you." We had the steamed momo to start -- we split the order between chicken and vegetarian. Both were good, although the sauces could have used a little punch in flavor. Then we had the vegetarian platter which was very tasty. What was frustrating about this meal was how it was served. There is just one spoon given which you use across the three vegetables, the rice, the salad, and the sauces that come with it. Halfway through the meal, it all tastes the same and looks like a sloppy mess. Here again, I felt the food could have used a bit of a kick. Maybe some spiciness. Overall, the food was pretty good and the meal felt fairly light. We still had room to share a chai creme brulee which I liked. Not too sweet. I'm in no rush to return here, but would be open to it. The service just left a lot to be desired. read more

Gurkha Himalayan Kitchen - Steamed momo - 1/2 chicken and 1/2 veggie - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Climb the stairs - it's worth it! The food is excellent - we were four friends and enjoyed some good appetizers - lentil cakes, veggie dumplings, and chick peak and potato salad. All were good. For the mains two of us selected a "thali" or meal for one, which was really well presented and generous. Three different curries, with good condiments and rice pudding dessert. Our friends had lamb dishes, which they thought were excellent. Good service and a nice informal atmosphere. read more

Just go for appetizers -- seriously. Mains are somewhat weak in portion and presentation. Safest choice is probably the momos (dumplings) which you can get either steamed or deep fried. Go for fried. Dalai Lama momos were weak because of bland tofu content (but if you want it for protein...) but otherwise they are really decent. Good appies and friendly, accommodating service. Chai Creme Brulee is a nice big portion with a wide top for lots of burnt sugar. With any luck, they'll dash it out of the kitchen with the blue fire still searing the top. Butter tea is so weak on the butter that it's not worth it to try it there. On the other hand, many people find it icky anyway -- definitely an acquired taste. Gurkha Himalayan Kitchen supports the Mealshare charity and rotates their participating menu items. read more

If you're walking by on a dark, stormy night, this place kind of looks sketchy on the outside. Let that not deter you, for it's a test to see if you are worthy of the good eats that await you inside! Have been here a few times and never had a bad meal here. My all time favourite thing to order though, is the fried momos! Ask if they have yak momos as sometimes they do. read more

I went with my mom on a Tuesday night, great find!! Loved the Himalayan cuisine, super flavorful food and attentive service.. allthough we had the whole place to ourselves for the better part of an hour so maybe we got spoiled.:) Will be back for the Chai Creme Brule! read more

I'm climbing up a hill of sand, my weak body is giving in...the harsh desert sand is taking me away to the netherworlds,--but wait, what's that off in the distance? Is it an OASIS? Is reality unfurling before my very red eyes?!?! IT'S GURKHA!!!!!! IT IS GURKHAAAAAAAAA...and scene. Anyone tossing down less than a four is being ridiculous...hey, I ate pretty much everything on the menu, from the Bhatmaas Saandeko to the Dalai Llama momos to the seriously, so much did I eat, and the service was perfect. I want to wake up in the desert and find Gurkha in my heaven-sent future. BRING ME THERE NOW!¡!¡! The vibe is totally classy and removed from the rest of the Davie strip, upstairs and unassuming, cute/quaint/cool. I can simply state that this is my favourite restaurant on the west coast. read more

The food was okay and the service was good. However, the portions were very small for the price of the dish. We were charged around $40 for just stew and had to pay extra for rice. Will not be going back. read more

Great tasting Nepali restaurant with great service. Recommend: Yak Momos, Nepali traditional plate read more

Talk about a great way to spend Sunday Funday! Everyone in my circle has been wanting to come here and we all managed to organize a little dinner date. My top three favourite dishes would be the special fried rice (they had like raisins in it, super yummy- the savory and sweet working together!), the paneer (fresh cheese), and also the cauliflower curry was delish. Great to have meat eaters and vegetarians at the table. Definitely will go back! read more

A few days ago I had the pleasant opportunity to eat out at Gurkha - Himalayan Kitchen. Not too many places serve himalayan food, so I jumped at the opportunity to come here when I saw their deal on Groupon. The best way for me to describe himalayan food is to mix traditional chinese and indian food together - the outcome is most delicious! I came to Gurkha during the afternoon. They are only open for lunch for 2 hours (12-2) during the day so plan wisely if you plan on coming here. Inside it is pleasantly decorated, but a bit dark. My server was a friendly woman who was very knowledgeable with regards to the menu and answered all my questions perfectly. I ordered chicken momos (dumpling...must try), kathmandu sekuwa (meat skewers), phuraula (lentil patties), gorkhali khasi (goat), gurkha pulau (rice), and a tingmo (steamed bread). All the orders were absolutely delicious. The chef did an amazing job with the spices; the meat was tender, especially the goat; the rice was full of colour and flavour; the bread was so fluffy and chewy; and the dumpling were simply fun to eat. On the other hand, the lentil patties tasted a bit dull - they reminded me of bagels, but more dense with less flavour. The momos too were a bit (Just a bit) of a disappointment - Yes, they were delicious and the wrapping was the most beautiful wrapping that I have ever seen on a dumpling, but the dipping sauces were lacking flavour. The same dipping sauces were used for the Sekuwas and the Phuraulas as well; however, the Sekuwas were so wonderfully marinated and spiced I did not need the sauces to enjoy the dish :). I finished the meal with a traditional dessert - Kheer. It was a sweet rice and milk dish with hints of cardamom. I LOVED this dessert. I am typically not a dessert person because I do not like overly sweet things; but this dish was sweetened perfectly to my tongue. It had chunks of raisins in it too that made it chewy and fun to eat :)! Overall I give Gurkha a 4/5. I would definitely come here again and bring a friend. Fast service, friendly server, and unique and delicious food! I would really love to taste more flavour in their dipping sauces, maybe more thickness aswell! read more

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Just spend the evening at this newly opened nepalese/tibetan resturant The atmosphere was warm, cozy and inviting. The staff were the same warm ,big smiles and big hearts. I had the special serpa chicken was gorgeous with salad and rice, wonderful balance flavor and fresh. The menu Has quite a few choices that look very appealing. Complements to the chef, who took the time out to meets the patrons. Service was excellent,very attentive,and kind. Just like being in KATMANDU again, without the flight. I would highly recommend this restaurant, and will come back again. read more

Exceptional food and service!! I have been multiple times and I've enjoyed it every time.

I really, really wanted to like this place, but I left pondering what sort of establishment would elect to run their business under this model, and just how long they're going to be last. My boyfriend and I came on a rainy Saturday night. The waitress seemed like she had forgotten the map of the tables and took a long time to decide where to seat us despite the place being nearly empty. After we sat down for about 30 seconds, she came over to take our orders - obviously we both weren't ready and asked for more time. But here's the kicker - she didn't came back! We waited about 15 minutes as I watched her in a frantic mess, trying to take down phone orders while serving another party of 4 towards the back of the restaurant. Finally, after our orders were taken, we had to wait another 30 minutes just to flag her down for some water - again, she had completely forgotten about us. All throughout the night, I watched as this frantic poor waitress struggled to keep up with the demands of her job, forgetting to give utensils to tables and all the while, having long conversations with another employee who had just walked into the door?! Nothing in this restaurant seemed to make sense. When our food finally arrived, it was already on the colder end of "warm" and unappetizing to look at, and certainly not worth the price tag. And of course, she had forgotten to give us utensils too so we had to wait to flag down another staff member for the job. All in all a very disorganized experience albeit interesting to watch. read more

This gem of a restaurant is tucked upstairs and behind the main store fronts. The food is on point. The momos are little dumplings filled with veggies or chicken. It's not on the menu, but sometimes they have yak meat momos, and if they do, take advantage! The yak is delicious. I had goat curry, which is very tasty, but has bones. If you don't want to pick out the bones, try the lamb on skewers. The Alou Kauli is also scrumptious, even if you aren't a vegetarian. It is potato and cauliflower curry. With all entrees, you can pick plain or saffron rice. Go for the saffron! It has cashews and raisins. Finally, the cocktails were masterfully made. read more

Gurkha was really lovely, there was excellent service and the food was great. I loved the mangolassi I ordered (10/10 would recommend) and my brother enjoyed the "pride no prejudice" drink. We even got mini umbrellas in the alcoholic drinks. We really enjoyed our meal, and we plan to come again if we ever visit Canada again. read more

This was the first food stop when I got to Canada. Why because they had momos. Solely for that reason. They were oki... A little bland for my likening. I had better and by better I had some bomb delicious homemade momos. Ahhh I would drive a thousand miles for those... But these I think I'll pass up. While I was there I also tried some of the other dishes that were there, but I can't really remember them now. It was just that unspectacular. Overall it was a very unmemorable experience. read more

After a long day of wandering Vancouver... we were quite hungry and in the mood to try something new. The staff was extremely attentive to fit us into their busy Friday night schedule. While we waited for a table, they offered us hot tea, which was quite delicious. We ordered a few vegetarian options, which ranged from the mixed veggie roti, veggie dumplings, and the okra dish. We braced ourselves for spicy food and were surprised to find that it came out quite mild. While this wasn't a bad thing, it did leave us thinking that is was, overall, a slightly bland meal... but we still left feeling like we had a good experience at the restaurant and would consider this "comfort food." Will definitely try it again the next time I'm visiting Vancouver. read more