Kinara serves delicious Indian food in a pleasant atmosphere with good service and an excellent menu. I particularly enjoy an Indian thali for lunch. I selected the butter chicken, and it was wonderful. It came with Daal Makhni, Chana Masala, Vegetarian pakora, Rice and Naan. Spice level was perfect without having to specify. The Masala Chai was also excellent. read more

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My wife and I are visiting Vancouver for a few days, and, to address to our 90% plant-based/10% pescatarian diet, we sought out an Indian restaurant because they always have some vegan options. Kinara did not disappoint. The bharta, (mashed eggplant grilled over charcoal in a sauce) was thick and delicious and followed the perfectly prepared appetizer combo, um, perfectly. But it was the fish mehti (I'm not seeing it on the online menu) that won the meal! I am one of those people who is lucky enough to have a heightened sensitivity to spicy food. I don't know how common it is (please comment back if you share this), but the right spices in the right amounts, give me an opioid-like high. I'm talking about a glassy-eyed, sweat-pouring buzz that rivals actual drugs. I've already been put on notice by my stomach that my flavorful junkiedom must be controlled, but when the right combo gets scooped into my mouth, it's pure bliss. The fish mehti at Kinara hit the sweet spot as accurately as anything I've ever eaten! I was so dizzy and wet, I had to explain to the server that I was okay, in fact I was ecstatic! If you share this rare and fortunate trait, then you MUST go get this dish. I ordered it medium spicy, which was plenty spicy! BTW, the "K" in Kinara on the sign outside looks like the symbol for the Indian restaurant formerly known as Prince, so don't miss it by accident. read more

Decided to try Kinara Indian Cuisine. It's across the street from a Matchstick branch. We dropped in on a Friday (11:30am) for lunch. The inside is spacious, split into two separate rooms. Our server was friendly but never came by to refill our waters. They offer 5 lunch thalis specials (11:00am-3:00pm) that range from $13.95 to $15.95. Never was asked about spice levels. - Kingfisher ($7.00) - Naan - they brought out a basket of naan. Decent. - Lamb rogan josh thali ($14.95) - lamb was fine, sauce unmemorable. The black lentils and chickpeas were the stars of the thali. - Palak paneer thali ($13.95) - always love palak paneer but their version was extremely mild. Decent fare at KIC. read more

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A nice restaurant right by English bay serving Indian food and drinks! It is a spacious place so good for a larger group size. Their cocktails on happy hour were pricey but definitely worth it! I tried their lavender gin and mango coconut bellini - both were delicious!! Could not taste the alcohol but it got me a bit tipsy so they did a good job at hiding it. lol Their food was pricey as well but not worth it. I'm from Mumbai so my opinions on their snacks might be a bit biased - their vada pav sliders had cucumber in them which is unheard of! Authentic vada pavs don't have cucumber but a lot of spice. I could not say the same for this one. 3/5 for this one. Also tried their dahi puri, which was a 3/5 as well. The "puri" was soggy and hard to eat. I used their big spoons but it still fell apart. Might consider trying their other food items next time for a better understanding but I will say that their drinks are on point! read more

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Ordered their butter chicken, chana masala, pakora, naan and rice lunch special from Uber. Let's start with, my Uber driver handled this delivery with so much care and he was so pleasant. Told me to please enjoy my meal, wow! The food smells delicious. I asked for mild spice and it is perfect. Still enough kick and the flavour is phenomenal. Love the butter chicken, the slight sweetness totally did it for me today. Chana masala was well seasoned. Exactly how I would like it! Pakora is hearty, not greasy and their chutney sauce is bang on. read more

Kinara Indian Cuisine - a meal in a plastic container - Indian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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We absolutely LOVED Kinara Indian Cuisine! We went on a weeklong trip to Vancouver, Seattle and Whistler, and of all of the restaurants we went to, this was me and my husband's favorite. To start off, from the outside it's bit unassuming/ a hole in the wall. Inside is cute and dimly lit with old Bollywood films/music playing. The waitress we had was super attentive and helpful too. All the service was great. Next comes the food. We got the Meal for Two special, which for $55, you get 2 appetizers (samosas and pakora), 3 entrees (butter chicken, prawn coconut curry, and palak paneer), rice, butter naan, and dessert (gulab jamun)!!!!! Literally the BEST deal in the whole world! AND you can make substitutions. But I wouldn't even make substitutions. Everything was so amazing. Our favorite dishes were the butter chicken and prawn coconut curry. Literally OUT of this world! I cannot recommend this place enough! I wish we went there another time before our trip was over! read more

Came on a Sunday afternoon for lunch and it wasn't too busy. We got the lunch thalis, one with fish and one with butter chicken, and both were delicious. Could have been a little spicier, but they probably keep it mild since it's made in bulk for lunch. They also skimped on the chicken. Good portion sizes with everything else though , especially the naan. Definitely recommend this place if you want a simple yet delicious Indian lunch. read more

Kinara Indian Cuisine - Butter chicken thali - Indian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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We are so sad that we didn't stumble upon Kinara until our last day in town. A previous review mentioned that this is Vancouver's greatest curry secret, but I think it's Vancouver's greatest Indian food secret! It was the most delicious, flavorful, filling Indian food I have ever had in my life. There were not any dishes that we tried that were bad -- and we had a lot! We definitely over ordered and stuffed ourselves full, but we couldn't help it! Everything was so delicious! On top of yummy food, they also had incredible drinks and friendly service. Bathrooms were clean, TV was fun to watch as it featured tons of colorful music videos from Bollywood films, and the entire building has an aroma of delicious spices. Counting down the days until I can come back and enjoy another Kinara feast! read more

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Lost in the middle of Davie St. is this gem positioned adjacent to a Mexicana 'corner store'... there's no other eatery for a few blocks, quaint, welcoming, and definitely a must try. Where else can you sit at a window, with a reasonably priced bottle of red, some unique flavoured samosas & chilli gobi (unlike standard Indian restaurant starter offerings) The lamb, and have tried both the vindaloo and coconut, tender and a mild heat with absolutely enhanced spice concoction. Am a regular for the Chinna masala... one needs balance in taking in a bit more veg, and works with the rice or naan. You want the convenience of parking outside the door, and a warm reception, this place will amaze you. And yes, the staff are the gems read more

We came in on a Saturday evening in March around 7:30 PM. Made a reservation, but it did not seem necessary as the restaurant was only about half full. We were seated promptly upon arrival, but it took a few minutes to get a server and put in an order. No big deal for us, but if you're time sensitive, plan accordingly during dinner time. For drinks we both opted for the masala chai. Drinks took a while to come out, as more people started to filter in for the evening. We picked the samosas to start. They came as a pair, were warm, and a nice way to kick off our journey. For dinner, I went with Rogan Josh and my partner went for the butter chicken. The Rogan Josh was flavorful, had a an appropriate spice level as requested and was paired with the standard naan and rice. The butter chicken was flavorful, but missing the spice for me (she prefers it mild/no spice). The chicken for both dishes was tender and paired well with the flavors. In the background, there was a lovely sizzle of the kitchen, a lively music playing, and the laughter and satisfied conversation of others enjoying their dishes. Overall, I would return to dine but will make sure I temper my time expectations accordingly. read more

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This is the best Indian food in the West End. The room is cozy, cute and in a convenient location, and the people that work there are really nice. They also offer 10% off pick up/take out and local delivery over $35. I prefer ordering from local places that do in house delivery over giving money to the aps. That way the restaurant gets to keep it all and you avoid all the added fees. The prices here are great as well. Last night we got take out and it was as delicious as ever. My favourite is the tandoori chicken, and I definitely recommend trying to with the mango chutney if you're a fan of sweet things. The chicken Tika masala, butter chicken and mango chicken are delicious too. The $3 side of rice is definitely enough for 2 ppl, especially if you're ordering the garlic butter naan with it as well. If you're craving authentic, fairly priced Indian cuisine from a local business, Kanara is definitely the best of the best! read more

Kinara Indian Cuisine - Garlic butter naan, butter chicken with Basmati rice, tandoori chicken and mango chutney. - Indian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

So happy we stopped in for lunch! A cozy interior and welcoming staff set the scene for a good experience. We ordered the lunch special and substituted the Rogan Josh for the shrimp curry. This is probably the best Rogan Josh I've ever had. The lunch special is a fantastic size leaving us both happily full with little left over. Highly recommend this restaurant and also recommend you top it off with the masala chia. read more

Kinara Indian Cuisine - Butter chicken, palak paneer, Rogan Josh - Indian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Nicely appointed restaurant on Davie Street. They have a menu with many choices. We chose the $55 for two including pakoras, shrimp curry, butter chicken, samozas, spinach paneer, and dessert. The food is a little bland according to wife and caters to western palates - but you can request more chili. Also, the acoustics made the space very loud. But good service and good food. read more

ONG- so good!! This place has nice atmosphere, great service and DELICIOUS FOOD! We ordered the veggie korna, tandoori chicken,, papadom and rice pudding! Everything was delicious. Made with care and great flavor. Haven't had Indian food this good outside of San Francisco Bay Area! Highly recommend!! read more

My family and I visited Kinara yesterday. We made a reservation for 35 people and they were easily able to accommodate us! The food was great, especially the Kadai paneer and Shahi paneer was yum! The staff was so nice and accommodating and everyone had an amazing time! read more

Service was amazing. I used their online ordering feature which is super easy to use. They also offer a 10% discount for pick up. I ordered Chana masala which is my favourite dish. It was ok. I've had some really flavourful, authentic Chana and so it's hard to compare. Not the best, not the worst. I also ordered pakoras which were also ok. I don't think I'll try it again but it was worth a visit! read more

What a wonderful experience from start to finish.From the perfect Moscow mule to the perfectly spiced tandoori chicken and savory spinach palak. The service was quick and friendly. When in Vancouver we'll definitely be back and we'll recommend to our friends visiting this city. This place is a hidden gem not to be missed. read more

They're so kind and I love their delicious food, I suggest Samosas,Crispy Pakora, and absolutely CURRY , Naan. read more

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I'd give it a solid 3.5. The restaurant is walkable to bus stops and street parkings at walking distance. The skytrain is about 20mins walk (Burrard). The staff are friendly and attentive. The restaurant a bit dark and very hot because there's no air conditioner and only a small table fan. On a hot day, it's almost unbearable but when it's not hot, there's no issue. The interior is nice but nothing memorable. The Bollywood music they play is cliche at time. For someone who love Bollywood music, they aren't playing the right ones. The food is great though. Mango lassi is not too sweet, a tad sour and perfect consistency. The curries are so good! Super flavourful and the lamb is a must try. Was a bit skeptical about the mango curry but turned out to be my boyfriend and my favourite curry. Decent portion and rice is cooked properly. If you aren't good with spicy food, mild is enough. Their mild is a tad more spicy than most Indian restaurants' "mild". Their curries are well made with different species and very authentic, not the ones that tastes the same no matter which curry to order. Not a place I'd travel all the way for, but if I'm around the area and craving for Indian food, it's a place I'd revisit. read more

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Well, i tried Kinara on a recommendation from a friend, but im not a fan. I love Indian food for the rich flavors and spice....and I always order everything hot. To order food hot and have it arrive with zero spice and minimal flavor, was a real shock. I am not gonna apologize, but this was the most bland Indian food I have ever eaten. I dunno if the cook in the kitchen was off tonight, but not only is it incredible mild (not hot at all), there literally is zero flavor. $60 down the drain, im probably gonna toss most of the food. I never feel good about written a bad review, but this was bad food. The mixed Tandori grill....wow....this is usually a fav of mine, again...zero flavor. Thr prawn were mushy and the lamb over cooked. Its unfortunate. If i ever try Kinara again it will be at my friends place, if she orders because I can't say I'd wanna spend that much for the dissapointment. I read more

Kinara Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This is a nice place. Not great but not bad. The restaurant is clean and cosy and was busy on a rainy November Friday night. We were welcomed by a friendly staff member who seated us promptly. We DID have a 7:00 reservation- I'd recommend making one! The food was a bit slow coming out- but the restaurant was busy. The food was hot and fresh, just not the pronounced flavors that should be there. Our waitress was super nice. We would return- it just wouldn't be our first choice. read more

Amazing food and great staff! We ordered Chicken Tikka and Chana Masala. All the flavors were amazing and our server was very friendly and helpful. Will definitely go back! read more

Kinara Indian Cuisine - Chicken Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I didn't learn from my past mistake and ordered food again from this place. First of all, they don't know what salt is. Secondly, they are high on cauliflower and broccoli today. Veg biryani has only cauliflowers in it, where are the other veggies??? Mixed veg curry is raw and not edible. Chicken tikka roll is bland and it should not be called chicken tikka roll. Hands down worst indian food I've ever had. read more

This place was a short walk from our accommodation , so very convenient. The food was excellent, and I have to say some of the best indian food I have tasted - and I have tried a LOT globally! Friendly and assertive staff. Too bad they are not in San Diego! read more

Delightful to all your senses! Their varied and high quality flavourful food pleases all palates. The courtois and friendly service is complemented by a unique artistic decor. Highly recommended! read more

Lengthy menu, and good portions and prices. I tried the paneer makhani and bread assortment. I'd say the paneer makhani was enough for 2-3 people to share. read more

BAD QUALITY FOOD, DO NOT GO HERE. I ordered Biryani and the vegetables were UNDERCOOKED and had no FLAVOR. When I called to get a refund I was told that they use FROZEN VEGETABLES and that's why the vegetables weren't cooked properly and had the audacity to convince me that frozen vegetables are just as nutritious as fresh vegetables! There are much better Indian restaurants within the same area. Satisfy your craving elsewhere... read more

This is Vancouver's greatest curry secret! Super friendly, family-run, excellent food. PLUS, it's very relaxed and you feel like you're home. Good portions, too. Fully licensed and has craft beers on special from time to time. read more

I'm glad I decided to try this place out! The servers were so sweet and formal/courteous. It smelled amazing upon entering, tasteful decor. Seated immediately, "Food" oh boi sooooo good lol :) Big thanks to Raman. We will definitely come back . read more

I am no expert in Indian food but my friends and I enjoy their flavourful dishes so very much! One of them refuses to go elsewhere after he discovered Kinara. The waitress who is always there for dinner is very friendly and lovely - offers great customer service. 10% off for online order is fantastic too as I live very close. Great price. We've been going there quite often now. We are big fans! Thank you so much :) read more

Today was the second back to back day of eating at Kinara, and we have been pleasantly surprised in both the occasions. Yesterday we ordered Baingan Bharta, Cheese Kofta, Garlic Naans and Gajar Halwa. The bharta was the superstar yesterday. Today we had Veg sizzler, Chicken Korma, paneer kadhai, Dal Tadka and Naans. The Dal was simple and it is the simplicity that made it our favorite. It was perfect. And Chicken in the Korma was tender, soft and the Korma was appropriately sweet. The ambience was perfect for a group dinner and the staff was very helpful. PS: do give the chai and the gajar halwa a try. And they do deliver by DoorDash. read more

Food was too spicy even though I ordered mild, they changed it right away and the new one was ok. Everyone's food tastes good but I already had some of the spicy food because I was too hungry so my stomach was upset the next day. Service was good. read more

Some of the best Indian food I've ever had, and definitely the best in downtown. Try out the Coconut Curry it's incredible - a total slam dunk - and can be ordered "veggie" if you're vegetarian or vegan. read more

Probably the WORST Indian food I have ever had. I grew up eating Indian food for most of my life. Super bland, soggy, weirdly sweet, uncooked meals. Unsure about the 5 star reviews too. I saw all the good reviews on Yelp and Google and ordered. Definitely the reviews are not genuine. Absolutely the worst meal ever! Also I hardly review. But this was so epically bad, that I had to. read more

The food was so good! Gah! Great service, very and well priced food. This is the best Indian food that I've had in a long time. So good.

We ordered takeout from here the other night and it was great! The food was flavorful and the portion sizes were good too. We did order a couple of mild dishes for the kids and all but one came out mild. I didn't mind since I love spice and my kids still had good portions of the mild dishes. I do have to give them HUGE props on the naan....it was soooooooooo soft and fluffy and HOT/VERY FRESH, had to have come straight from the tandoor. It's pretty rare I find myself raving about naan as it's usually hard to get it wrong at a proper Indian restaurant...but this was a top notch and certainly something very special! I'd honestly come back just for the naan itself but the good news is there's much more reason to come back: so many delicious options! read more

I was on a trip from Seattle to Vancouver and was looking for some Indian food for dinner. This was a great find! I went in a group of 4 on a Saturday evening and we were seated very quickly. We ordered the vegetarian sizzlers, paneer karahi, dal and the chicken korma. All of these dishes were amazing! The paneer was probably the best I've had in a while. The ambience is really nice and our servers were very polite and helpful! I totally recommend this place to anyone who is looking for authentic Indian food. read more

Decided to give this new place a try for delivery and we were impressed! Delivery came super quick - ordered directly from the website and it came within half an hour. Free delivery downtown. The portions were huge and delicious. Love the meal add-on (rice and naan for 4.50). The naan was very big and one piece was more than enough. I love that because I hate having to order extra naan, some restaurants only give you small pieces. Best Indian I've had in the west end so far... :) we will definitely order from here again or dine in. My new favourite spot! read more

Very good food and presentation. My Masala Shrimp came streaming hot with good flavour, albeit quite salty. My wife had Bharta, a very flavorful eggplant dish. Good choices of beer, wine, and full bar. Warm atmosphere with modern Indian music. read more

I was just visiting Vancouver for a couple days and wanted some Indian food. Not sure why all of the Indian food restaurants had so few reviews, but gave this one a shot...and was not disappointed!! Such great food, service was excellent! Would eat here again, and would say it's much better than the Indian food in my hometown of SD. read more