YUMMY! You all not be disappointed. Spices on point. If you say Makeit spicy, they will!…read moreFlavors on point every time. You won't be disappointed!!

Amazing food! I was just passing through and was in search of some Indian food. Was not…read moredisappointed! Flavors were on point, roti was tasty. Would definitely come again!

Amazing find!! Very tasty Indian food and the surprise was the flavor of the MoMo. My search for…read moreauthentic momo in the area is over. Service was great, restaurant was beautiful and clean. If you are in the area, or even if your not, and you want quality Indian that is off blue back square - this is your place. The only downside for us was the curry. We asked for it mild, and it lacked flavor. I assume too tame down the heat they extracted some spices. Which was disappointing. But the chicken and momo was delicious. So highly recommend order - as is.

Unexpectedly nice, mostly good bites…read more Came here because the missus was craving momo. This was off the beaten path of blue back square so it was easier to navigate. There was parking in front but that plaza was fairly busy so the doors were all taken. Inside is decorated well if not slightly dated. There was one server was preparing portions of papad. He gestured us to sit at any open table. He was very attentive after he finished his task, but the initial interaction was very casual. We opted for the momo, a chicken madras, some poori for dipping, pashwari naan for dessert, and a chicken kebab for extra protein. Food came out quick, sat down and dug in. The momo, chicken kebab, and poori were great. Fresh, prepped well and flavorful. The momo were a highlight, made in house and although loose in the filling were seasoned and tasty. The chicken kebabs had little crisp bits of char which worked with the perfectly cooked chicken. And the Marsala sauce on the side was punchy and creamy. Even the pashwari naan was filled with a wonderful fig and cardamom filling but also toasted in salted butter to give it that salty crisp bite. The only bad bite was the curry. Overcooked chicken, no spice and one note. It was a massive disappointment from the rest of the meal. Price was reasonable, cheaper than the high end Indian places but not a bargain. Meal came out to $65, and the only thing not worth the money was the curry. I feel that they purposefully held back on spices because of our appearance, but there wasn't even salt. Never the less, the food here is of a very high caliber. The service is great, and the interior is decorated well. It's worth a try, and maybe a trek if you want momo.

Good Indian fare, nice owners, still needs work on the interior…read more Came here for a dinner trek. There was a noodle shop right next door that was okay, and we wanted to give this new place a try as well. The inside is sparse and still rough with construction. The space use to be a açaí bowl location, and they still had some of the signs and decor from that location here. There's also some ripped up flooring and exposed piping in the middle of the floor. Don't plan on dining in unless you can handle some rough corners. The chef/owner was nice but shy, the wife was much more extroverted and very kind. The chef took the order, the wife took care of the interactions and check ins. Missus really enjoyed interfacing with the lady, she enjoys supporting the local businesses that go in with passion. We got the chicken 65, samosa chaat, and chicken khorma. Food came out steadily, and we dug in. The samosa chaat was good. Spiced lightly, but good flavor. The samosa was slightly cold in the middle, but the flavors were there. The chicken 65 was also lightly seasoned but the chicken crisp and tender. Needed a dipping sauce to impart some extra spice. The portion was large and well done. The chicken khorma was great. Tender chicken thigh with a nutty creamy sauce with a little spice. The highlight of our meal. We also got naan, garlic and peshwari. The garlic was good, very garlic forward but the naan seemed to be very thin. There was a lot of rips and holes through the 4 pieces we got. We also got the peahwari naan, which was little light on the filling but has the right flavors. Pricing was reasonable, especially given the quality vs the portion. It's not a dine-in location as of yet, but the food is perfect for to-go. It's good Indian done well, needs to work on the spice level of their dishes but it's ideal for those who don't like heat. Order to go and enjoy

I stopped in to grab a to-go menu, and the very next day I placed my lunch order--Paneer Butter…read moreMasala. Generous portion for the price! I had enough for two lunches, and honestly, if it weren't so delicious, I probably could have stretched it to three. The woman who handed me my order was incredibly nice and welcoming. I do wish it was more of a sit-down, dine-in spot, but for me, it'll remain a takeout go-to. Not sure if it's family-owned (that would be a bonus!), but it definitely has that personal touch. Give it a try--you won't be disappointed!

This placed used to serve proper Indian - Pakistani - Bangladesi food. During covid, these guys…read moretransformed themselves into a pizza kind of a restaurant with some desi food. Seems like a smart move. Everything in the menu is halal. I went for a peperoni pizza. It was good. But it was their lamb gyro I liked the most.

First time here. Ordered pickup, (no indoor seating by the way due to Covid) by asking which is the…read morebest selling pizza and was recommended to try the meat lovers pizza. Then I also ordered a goat biryani and Philly cheesesteaks grinder. I was asked which cheese I wanted on the grinder and I said mozzarella. Also if I want everything on it and I said yes. In about 20 min it was ready to take home. It all smelled great piping hot. The pizza was great but the menu said meat lovers. I could only see the halal pepperoni and cut up sausage and some few bits of maybe Turkey? No ground beef but just mostly two kinds of meat toppings carefully spread out and not really layered or loaded. I didn't complain for $17.99 because it was halal and during Ramadan. It was very tasty though. The crust was perfect. The sauce was great with Italian spices and flavor. The large size was plenty for my husband and I. The goat biryani looked plain and I missed not getting any raita. It's very pricey for $15 and had I noticed that I wouldn't have ordered it. Luckily it was not too oily and had mildly spiced tender pieces of goat and some bone meat pieces. Some would say it was not spicy enough and didn't have the masala of a typical biryani. I would say this was more of a pulao. The grinder had fresh veggies and bread was good and also fresh. But I looked and was so disappointed to see not a lot of pastrami! Not at all a thick layer like grinders at other places have piled on. I opened it up to see and realized that I would need at least a triple amount of meat that was in there. The pastrami was tasty and fresh but really way too thin of a layer of meat to make a good grinder. Then it was too much bread and not balanced out with the fillings inside. All in all, I would just order a pizza next time and ask for extra meat. Also this place is located next to a halal grocery market, Asian grocery, so you can shop while you wait. FYI, the bathroom has an out of order sign on it.

Before covid, Joy and I used to make the trip to Vernon to dine at Utsav. I posted a review back in…read more2016. Once covid hit, we didn't go out to eat anymore. Since covid restrictions lifted, we've resumed dining out but somehow forgot about Utsav. We remembered yesterday and last night we finally returned. I am very pleased to report that Utsav is still as great as ever! The food is still exceptionally good and the service is still excellent. We were the last couple left in the restaurant and rather than try to hurry us out, one of the owners and chef, Thankachan Joseph a/k/a Joe, came out of the kitchen and joined us in engaging conversation about Indian cuisine and his restaurant. It truly was a most enjoyable dining experience! If you haven't dined at Utsav or if you just haven't gone recently, you owe it to yourself to go and enjoy delicious Indian cuisine, in delightfully colorful surroundings with excellent service. If you're lucky, maybe you'll even get to meet and talk with Joe.

We tried Utsav a few months ago for carry-out. Got to the restaurant at the appointed time, then…read morewaited an additional 25 minutes for my food. I wasn't thrilled but decided to give them another chance. This time dine-in. Service was good, food was decent, but I thought the prices on the menu were a bit high for a small place with minimum ambiance in a strip mall in Vernon. What really shocked me was that the prices on my bill were not the same as the prices on the menu. Entrees were $1.50 more and sides were $1.00 higher. No mention of it on the menu, by the server, or posted anywhere in the restaurant. Not huge differences - 6 to 15% increases, but I feel a bit ripped off to be shown one price and charged another. I know the restaurant reserves the right to change prices at any time without notice. I reserve the right to go somewhere else.

Great dosa and very nice staff. Delicious sambar with chutneys that taste very fresh! Would…read morerecommend the coconut chutney in particular! Definitely checkout this place for some authentic and delicious dosa!

Their fried fish 65 is great!! Green chilli chicken in appetisers is also great...and they can…read morereally turn up the heat. So be careful if you are going to say "make it spicy!" lol!! It's byob...so great if you want to have your choice of drinks with hot n spicy appetisers. Dosas and other Indian fare is the usual. Hope they can maintain the consistency.

Great kebabs. Some of the best in the area. Some people may like the old school quirky ambiance…read moreof the place. Plenty of seating, and usually empty, perhaps because they do a lot of takeout. But you can't go wrong with the kebabs.

Just Don't Go--Save Your Money…read more I've given Asia Derbar a fair chance, both with the previous owners and now with the new management. The last owners were rude and grumpy, but at least the food had flavor--though I got sick a few times and even ended up in the ER once. Under the new management, things have only gotten worse. Prices have gone up, portions have shrunk, and the overall experience is disappointing. I ordered food for a friend's party, and they delivered a quarter-filled tray of Qorma while charging me the full price for a "full" tray. The Biryani was a full tray, but it doesn't make up for being overcharged and under-served. Honestly, I've lost hope in Desi restaurants. Sorry, but this place is just not for me. I have a big family, and none of us will be coming back--this wasn't even my party, but it left a lasting impression. Save your money and stick to something reliable like Subway.

Inoffensive Indian, very nice location…read more Came in as a lunch stop on our travels. Server was incredibly grateful for us to come in. We took a seat and marveled over the pretty. There are signs of wear if you look closely enough, but overall the decoration was nice. Opted to try a few items, got the samosas, the byriani, the garlic naan, and a chicken korma curry. Food came out quickly, we took pics and dug in, Started with the padam for the table. Mint chutney and tamarind chutney were tasty and a little spicy. The padam was seasoned as well, which was unexpected but welcomed. The samosas were next, and those were house made, seasoned well and were a great appetizer. When the mains came out, the dishes were prepped well but the chicken was overcooked and the flavor was very bland. Which was a major shame with the quality of the appetizers. I believe that we were typecasted and the normally heavily spiced dishes were walked back quite a bit to make them more palatable to the masses. That happens from time to time, and to diners who are not use to the heavy herby punch of Indian cuisine that they would find this food just right. To me it just seemed lacking. Our server did question our lack of quantity eaten. Which is always a good sign of a well trained front end staff. Appreciate the attention to detail. All in all, an okay experience. It's a nice spot for a dinner. They have the ability to put out great eats, but our experience this go-round was lacking. If you are just staring out on exploring Indian cuisine or can't eat heat, this place will be a great intro into the cuisine.

Excellent thali lunch!! Rice, salad, lentils, naan, main dish, and gulab jamun all included when…read moreordering from the Thali menu my dad and I had great conversation with our waiter & they shared personal stories from time in Nepal. I love the decor & open window seating, Tulsi is a great location for lunch, dinner, or the bar. The only room for improvement: our corner table was wobbly.