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    Nirvana Restaurant

    3.3 (108 reviews)
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    We had chicken, lamb, cauliflower and salad. Everything was great. The lamb was exceptionally delicious, perfectly done. Naam bread was the best I've ever had. Would highly recommend eating here. Best Indian restaurant in town. Excellent food, great service, 10/10 ambiance. Beautifully decorated restaurant. Owner and family run restaurant, very nice people. Happy to give them business.

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    Great food quality and service, you can find the best Naan ever here, loved the service and cozy atmosphere!

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    First time in Vancouver, we wanted to try a local spot and came across Nirvana. The food was flavorful and the staff was super friendly!

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    This place is amazing! There is amazing food and great servic!i greenery you will like it here

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    Ashiana Tandoori Restaurant - Eggplant bhartha, lamb Rogan Josh, butter chicken

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    I came on a Sunday night, and the restaurant was empty. There is a section of vegan and gluten-free…read moredishes on their menu. Some dishes had the mention "chef's specialties," which I ordered: Aloo Baingan: potatoes and baby eggplant sautéed with ginger, garlic, onion, tomatoes & spices. You choose your level of spiciness. It comes with basmati rice and bread. For gluten-free, they have the Makki ki roti, made with corn. Mango Chutney is a sweet mango jam. Good for soothing the palate when the dish is spicy. The prices are lower than those at some other restaurants. I appreciate it when they have vegan dishes.

    Honestly, I came here just for takeaway... which on its own was delicious, flavorful and darn…read moreyummy... what made me sad was seeing the place empty when I came in for pickup. It's great food, and the person who helped me, spoke to me in the kindest way. Legit place... so the food... I got Butter Chicken, and a Korma, packed with a container of rice. Honestly, it's solid good tasting food. It's not a Michelin restaurant, but honestly, you sometimes just want something delicious and non-pretentious, that this place delivers that. There are so many restaurants in Vancouver that deliver, and at the end of the day, this checks the boxes in so many ways (at least our takeaway did) that when I come back into town again, it's on the list for a family dinner.

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    Dosa Factory

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    Food is good. Service is not up to any good…read more Ambiance could be better. It is just too crowded a lot of times and the servers do not pay much heed sometimes to what you require while dining-in but still that they look for exorbitant tips. The irony though. House of Dosas restaurant nearby seems much more better.

    So, what do you do if you are craving for scrumptious chow anytime after midnight till the start of…read morethe witching hour at 3 AM when in or around Vancouver ? Forage in your fridge or pantry? BZZZZTT! Wrong! The right answer is to set out for a late night traffic-free drive and head straight to the aptly named Dosa Factory. Or, for the not-so-outgoing kind, order delivery via Uber Eats. Been there, done that! Foodie Factor: Each and every dish that we have had the pleasure of trying here has been delish, from the perfect Medhu Vada (the right level of crispy on the outside and tender on the inside), the oh-so-tasty Onion Rava Masala Dosa with Paruppu Podi (sprinkled generously with gun powder), the Gobhi Manchurian (so so good that it got me nostalgic!), the yummy goat biryani, the different flavorful curries, the spot-on green Coconut Chutney and Sambhar, to the refreshing Indian coffee. Top off the sumptuous meal with mukhwas or sugar-coated saunf (fennel seeds) when you visit the counter to pay the bill, and the entire end-to-end Desi meal experience is complete! Service with a Smile: What best complements the delicious food on offer here is the fantastic, friendly and prompt service, even at 1 AM! Hats off and kudos to Bhakti and co. for serving us hungry souls post-midnight, not just with yummy chow but also with their genuine smiles :) Ambiance & Vibe Check: Given the mostly Desi crowd at all hours from day to night, the babble of conversations, the quality cuisine being served, plus the ambiance and decor with larger-than-life frames containing snippets of India's culture and its monuments, it's perfectly reasonable to feel as is you've been transported to the country itself for the entirety of your visit! Talk about a holistic and immersive meal experience which is great for dates, group meetups, and even solo treats! Parking Pain or Perk: Parking along Kingsway during rush hours is no cakewalk, and the limited street parking makes it a tad bit challenging. Cue, one or more times of circling the block! If you do get lucky, rest assured that parallel parking to fit into a tight spot by the busy road will whet your appetite (though you might lose it in a jiffy if you make a dent on the street before getting to make one on the plate!) Bang for Your Bite (Value/ROI): Given the good portion sizes along with the quality of food and service, plus unlimited bottled water, you get a fair deal for the price you pay without feeling like you're splurging. Be mindful though that the EBTT syndrome (read, Eyes Bigger Than Tummy) will ensure that you end up ordering way more than you had planned to, so it's more likely than not that you will get an inflated bill with leftovers to take home. Clean-o-meter: The place is pretty neat, thanks to the attentive cleaning staff who are constantly on their toes, attending to plates and tables that warrant their attention. The restrooms were A-OK. All in all, my mother would approve, I think! Overall: Needless to say, I'll be back here soon, risking the EBTT and ensuing food coma, just to enjoy the food-induced high! Highly recommend! *BURP*

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    Went here for Dine Out with two friends. We arrived on time for our reservation and were seated…read moreimmediately. We were seated by the front, but looking deeper into the restaurant I liked the darker colour tones and wall accents. We tried shared our Dine-Out meals: - Sarson Ke Phool: Good. Broccoli and cauliflower were way more softer than expected, but nice flavours. - Chicken Kondattam: Very good. Still a bit crispy and loved the spices. - Raw Mango Bhel: Good. I really like the flavours and textures in this dish. Just wished it didn't get soggy so fast. - Hyderabadi Murgh: Good. Just a great dish to go with the rice. - Khurmani Kofta: I didn't enjoy this one. I've never had this dish before, but tasted more like a dessert. Maybe something I'm not accustomed to. - Ginger Lamb Biryani: Good. Well made and very fragrant. - Rose Pistachio Tres Leches: OK. It was fine. Not too sweet, but nothing outstanding. - Classic Coconut Payasam: Good. Very simple but comforting. Service was pleasant. No issues came up. Overall, a good meal. I enjoyed most of the dishes, and felt it reasonably priced. I'd consider coming back

    I celebrated my birthday at Sula with my girlfriends and had an amazing time! We made a reservation…read morefor 7:00 PM and were seated right away. The servers took great care of us. ​My favorite dish was the Ragda Samosa Chaat. I actually wanted to order a second one, but I asked one of the lovely servers for a recommendation instead. She suggested the Dahi Puri Chaat, and the layers of flavor were incredible! The fresh yogurt, chutneys, and pomegranate made every bite feel like a party in my mouth. Obviously, the garlic naan and chicken curry also deserve an honorable mention. ​The staff warned us that another party was arriving at 9:00 PM, so we were trying to wrap things up. This made it even more surprising when they brought out a mango-coconut dessert with a candle and sang 'Happy Birthday!' I felt so special. It was a lovely surprise that made the whole experience memorable. Thank you to the Sula team--you made my day!

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    Hariyali Express Indian Cuisine & Bar - LAMB CHOP MASALA at Hariyali Express Indian Restaurant.

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    Nice norther Indian style thali for lunch. Friendly staff, and decent food. I suspect that it's…read moremore of a hipster bar in the evenings, as they specialize in Cocktails. Not the most amazing Indian food I've tasted, but overall fairly tasty. I prefer South Indian offerings, but... Had a lamb thali and my wife had a veg thali. Only two dishes on the thali plate, where I would normally expect a couple more. The vegetable salad was a definite weak point, as it was just a few scraps of inexplicably blanched peppers and cucumber. Ample servings of the mains though. Price point was a little higher than I would have thought for a lunch special.

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    We wandered in here while exploring Vancouver and I'm so glad we did. One of the best Indian dining…read moreexperiences I've ever had. Inside the vibe is very cozy, with warm lighting and welcoming staff. They offered us chai tea samples while we waited to be seated. The food was incredibly flavorful, and the menu has a large variety of small dishes you can mix and match, so you're able to try a good amount of different foods. Overall a very delicious meal.

    The atmosphere- dimmed orange lighting, exotic wooden interiors, and the soul-stirring sound of…read morelive music- immediately transported us to a cozy oriental cave. We were greeted with a warm embrace and a comforting welcome drink of chai tea paired with delicious finger foods. ​The Dine-Out menu was impressively extensive. While we initially struggled to choose just one salad, one soup, one cold mezze, and three mains, we were thrilled to learn it functioned like a Mediterranean All You Can Eat--allowing us to order more dishes as we went. We felt like kids in a candy store, eager to explore the vibrant, exotic flavours. The mango-infused dishes were a standout! ​The service was impeccable. One server even followed us outside just to hand us cardamom cookies for the road. Many restaurants treat Dine Out as a budget-set menu, but East is East used it to truly showcase their best work. We left with new favorites and a plan to return very soon.

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    Famous Dosa, like other Dosa restaurants in the area, has a Monday special where you can order any…read moreDosa for $7.99. We decided to give this restaurant a try. On the table, we had: Chicken Vindaloo Dosa Gongura Cheese Masala Dosa Mini Cheese Dosa (from the Kids menu) Gongura was a new word for us, so we had to inquire about that one. The waitress explained that it was a type of salty spinach. My husband heard her clearly but somehow I missed the word "salty" when she was speaking and so when I started eating my food I was quite surprised with how salty the dish was. It was a bit too salty for my taste, so I wasn't too crazy about this dish. Not something I'd order again. My husband on the other hand tried my dish and loved it! He said he would order it for himself the next time he comes to the restaurant. Our daughter's Mini Cheese Dosa was quite impressive. It looked more like a regular size Dosa than a "Mini" Dosa! While I wasn't too crazy about the Gongura filling in my Dosa, the rest of the Dosa was still excellent. The Dosa itself was nicely done, and I would absolutely come back to this restaurant and try a different flavor next time. Service: Good Parking: Free parking on the side street Location: 1625 Kingsway, Vancouver

    I cannot say enough about the food taste, quality, and price!…read more My first experience was because of Yelp and delivery reviews. I ordered a very basic meal to see. Masala dosa, sambar, and parotta. Some of the best I've had! So I returned with a Friend a few nights ago to order a quick takeout (2X sambar, 2X parotta). We did have to wait 15 minutes which is great because you know you're getting fresh food. The sambar was quite a lot smaller than last time, as was the parotta. Still great quality. But disappointed my previous order made 2 meals when ordered through delivery app. When in person, portions were 1/2. Staff were very friendly and I believe the owner came up to us to chat. Nice! I still highly recommend! Apparently they have a weekend buffet as well, though the chafing stations I saw only held 12 various sized small to medium dishes. Would I order again? In a heartbeat! Would I question the portion sizes to the owner on my next visit? Absolutely!!! Why do I get 2X the portions when ordering through delivery app rather than in person? But still, I rank this the best sambar I've had in Vancouver (next to my own).

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