Tried this place out last night while staying in Canmore for a few nights and really enjoyed it!…read more Vaani was amazing! She was so sweet and accommodating. We felt bad because it was very busy and she was doing it all herself. We were quite impressed with how she juggled everything. Food was really tasty. I got the Aloo Gobi and we also ordered basmati rice, bread, veggie samosas, and chicken tikka masala. Great flavor, beware that medium spice is pretty spicy even for a spice lover like me! If I could give any recommendation it would be for the ambiance (I'm not going to take a star away though). The song was on a loop and almost put us in a trance of relaxation lol Not necessarily a bad thing but maybe switching it up could be nice throughout the meal. Also the location itself looks a bit dated, great for the homey feel but you can see it needs a bit of a facelift (water damage on ceiling, tears in chairs, etc). I also think if Vaani or Raj had help up front to keep up with cleaning it would feel more welcoming. We asked for the table to be cleaned again as it had leftover food/spills when we sat down. Also the floor and walls look like they haven't been attended to in a while. Thank you for a great experience and would highly recommend, especially if you're ordering take away!

Good food and service Very friendly staff and the chicken Tikka Masala was deliciousread more

Really charming Indian spot in Canmore. We got a chicken tikka, a paneer roll, and a garlic naan to…read moresplit. I also ordered a mango lassi. Everything was really great - the lassi in particular was super good. The chicken tikka was really flavorful as well. The roll had a bit too much bell pepper for our liking, which detracted a bit from the dish, but wasn't bad by any means. Great spot!

Best food I had in Canmore! And conveniently located across from my hotel It's beautifully…read moredecorated in teal. Pop music played. They have an innovative drink menu. All the women who worked there were from around the world. I had the Achari Paneer Kathi Roll and it was one of the best meals I've had as a vegetarian!

We went about an hour before closing after a long day in Banff and were pleasantly surprised…read more Thankful they were open a little later than other places. Huge portions, great flavor, friendly wait staff. Would recommend if you're in a pinch for dinner.

Awful service. Staff very rude. We ordered for carry out and once we go to the hotel there were no…read morenapkins, spoons or forks. When we called them about it they hung up on us and told us we have to ask for it. So that means we should open our bag and check before we leave their premises.

We visited Banff for the first time all the way from LA and were craving lamb biryani. We found…read moreZyka on Yelp and decided to try it, and it did not disappoint! The food was amazing, especially the lamb biryani. We even asked if they could lessen the spice, then realized the yogurt served with it helps balance the heat perfectly. The ambiance was also really nice, cozy, and welcoming. The staff were all very attentive and polite, but special thanks to Mark for helping us with our orders and recommending some great spots around Canmore. Overall, this place is definitely a must-try for first-time visitors!

My husband and I had a great dinner at Zyka recently. The…read moreatmosphere is pleasant and service attentive. But really it's the food that makes this restaurant special. My butter chicken dosa was delicious and my husband's lamb biryani was also tasty. A few tables next to us had the Tandoori, and it looked very good. Too bad we were not in Banff long enough to go back!

This was a break vegan breakfast spot! We had a vegan burrito and a vegan melt - both of which were…read moredelicious and very filling. The melt stood out to us due to the coconutty flavor but I would order both again! There were plenty of seats available and service was quick. The restaurant itself has a lot of vibrant local jewelry and teas for sale as well! I would rather here again!

I had a great experience at Communitea last summer, food and service, and decided to come back…read moreduring this year's trip to the Rockies.. A bit disappointing this time around. Ordered the burrito and chicken quesadilla. My burrito was cold! Quesadillas was fine.

I'm only speaking from tasting the chicken masala. It was not good at all, tasted old and the…read morespices just didn't add up to tasting good at all. The rice didn't even taste like basmati, it tasted old and stale. Do not recommend coming at all. Service was nice but the food was just not good. I thought there would be a good Indian place bc the population in Canada is mostly Indian, but this wasn't good. Located upstairs next to a pizza place. Just go to the pizza place.

Not Recommended Service was horrible--we had to ask several…read moretimes before anyone came to take our order. The pakora tasted old, as if it was just reheated in an air fryer. The roasted masala papad was off, and the dahl ballah was far too sweet, even though we specifically requested it to be made spicy. We also ordered dosa, which was good, but the chutney and sambar were disappointing. Overall, very poor experience.

Had a quick stop for lunch. Not busy. Big menu. I ordered the eggplant dish as u was feeling…read morelike vegetarian. It has tomatoes and spices. Got some rice to go along with it. Portions are huge. It's really for two people. Taste is great. Rich flavour and good consistency. Goes well with rice which is done fairly.

This restaurant looks to be loved by the local community. I walked in late afternoon on a Friday…read moreand it was packed. Fortunately, they had some outdoor seating available. Due to the packed restaurant, it took some time to get the waiter's attention, but he gave good recommendations and we didn't have to wait too long for the food to arrive. They gave a lot of cheese in the Kadai Paneer (red dish) and I loved the sweet and slightly tangy tomato base. The Saffron Special Chicken Curry (green dish) leaves a spicy and slightly dry mouthfeel, but the chicken itself is not dry. One portion of rice should be enough for two people and two entrees.

Masala at Banff Avenue must be your one stop shop for Punjabi Indian food in Banff, Canmore and…read moresurrounding areas! We got take-out twice for dinner and shouldn't have looked elsewhere. On the first day, we ordered vegetarian- Paneer lababdaar, dal tarka, chili chicken and garlic naan. Today, we ordered garlic naan, chicken tikka masala, chilli chicken and chicken hot and garlic. Both chilli chicken and chicken hot nd garlic were exactly the same dishes but no complaints since you won't find it anywhere! It transported me to my childhood indo-chinese flavors! Chicken tikka masala was amazing with fresh flavors and nothing overly tangy or smelly. It was delicious and garlic naans were the best ever! This place must be on your list!

Quite unusual for us to go for an Indian restaurant leave along two while traveling. This was our…read moresecond restaurant in two days and this one was surprisingly good in many ways. Definitely recommend this over Zyka. Food however was on the expensive side in both places. Food - 4/5 Service - 4/5 Ambiance - 3/5

Nice vibes : sweet staff. Yummy beverages. Loved my exotic mushroom ravioli- so creamy ! Loved…read moreloved the avocado taco ! Tempura Broccoli! Yum yum Love more than just soy! ! Everything -delish

This was the only fully vegetarian spot we found in Banff--though not entirely vegan, as they serve…read moreeggs and dairy, most dishes can be made vegan. The host mentioned it could be hard to get a table in the evening, but we decided to try our luck. Even though the place was almost full, we didn't have to wait at all. The staff was incredibly friendly and walked us through all the specials. We ordered the Watermelon Sugar High and the Green Tea Gin and Tonic--both were excellent. For food, we tried the ramen, which was a bit underwhelming, and the wild mushroom ravioli, which was much better. Overall, I'd recommend this place for the wide variety of vegetarian and vegan options and the warm, accommodating service, though the food itself was more on the average side.