My family has ordered from Karma at least once a month for years! Every time we order I swear it…read moreis even better than the last time. Never disappointed. It's great to support a local, family business. Excellent food and service. 11/10 every time.

We were a party of 4. We had great service, Payton was…read moreexcellent - very friendly and attentive but not intrusive. Food was excellent. Really tasty and the spice level was just right. We had one appetizer, 4 mains, Naan, 2 kinds of rice and there was enough left to take home for one person to have for lunch the next day. Price was fair for the amount of food you get. We all enjoyed the evening. We never felt rushed and we were all full when we left. Beautifully decorated and tables are far enough apart that you aren't on top of other diners. We will certainly return.

Stumbled upon this cute food court called First St Market while looking for quick eats in Calgary…read more There's variety of restaurants with plenty of seatings. You order your food and given a buzzer. Once your food is ready, the buzzer will vibrate. I opted for Saffron Spice cause their menu caught my eyes. I got the Butter Chicken Thali which consisted of butter chicken, dhal, roti, papadam and rice. I asked for the butter chicken to be spicy but the staff said the food is already spicy so I asked for extra spicy. The butter chicken was really good but super spicy (to my liking). The crispy papadam, roti and rice was so good with the dhal and butter chicken. I loved every part of the meal. I would def come back to wear here again!

Really wanted a masala dosa but they didn't have any today so I asked them what they recommended…read moreand they said to try their chole bhature which is a spicy chickpea curry and a GIANT bhatura which is a deep fried flat bread. Like, look at the photo, it was HUGE! The dish for me had just the right amount of spice and flavor and the bread was super crispy, a little oily, but super delicious. It also came with a small serving of pickled onions and peppers which is being blocked by the bhatura. Bottom Line: What a gem of a restaurant in a trendy food court. How does this place not have more reviews? I might be back tomorrow. Please don't judge me!

This place was a really unexpected surprise! I definitely did not expect Indian food to be my first…read moremeal in Calgary, much less GOOD Indian food. This is located less than 10 minutes from Calgary international airport, which is a very convenient location for those landing after a long trip. Food was absolutely delicious! We got - onion rava dosa - mysore masala dosa - idli (3 in a serving) - Hakka noodles The food was amazing! Not only was the dosa crispy, but the sambhar and chutneys were also A+. The waitstaff was extremely nice! Would definitely recommend! I may even stop by before my flight home!

We checked in at a hotel near the airport, craving for some Indian food! Parking no problem plenty…read moreof parking, the restaurant is small. Luckily it's not too busy, restroom is clean. Restaurant is clean. The food was amazing and the service is great: first time trying Dosa and it's a must try! They recommended us a couple of dishes and bring frank about how spicy the dish is, lol and it's spicy the beef (I forgot what it's called) but butter chicken is bomb! I would definitely recommend this place! Mango juice is yum too!

Nom nom nom. Came…read morehere with my mom the other day and we're both hooked! This place comes highly recommended for their dosas (which I had never heard of) so we both ordered the butter chicken dosa and a coconut rice. We were both blown away by our meals! The presentation is really fun, the flavour was mind blowing, and we had more than enough to eat for an excellent price. We got to meet the chef afterward, who was incredibly friendly and told us about how dosas are made and what spices he uses. The decor may be a little wacky, but I didn't really care. Our server wasn't very helpful in giving any pointers about what we should order, but luckily you now have this review to help you! The downside was we had a bit of a wait because they were short handed in the kitchen. However, the chef was very gracious and the food was worth the wait. Come a little early if you're starving.

The window is covered by a wrap with a sample of the menu offerings and does not add tremendously…read moreto the appeal of this restaurant. Inside the decor is kind of tiki meets outdoor park, with little fake birds and plants adorning the walls, music and bird song matches the decor. Do not think that the kitschy decor will detract or diminish the food experience....!!!! The restaurant is clean and will definitely give diners lots to talk about too. The food is delicious and portions are good. The dosa masala is huge, crisp and very good. We had onion pakora, chili paratha and a chicken biriyani to round out our dinner. I could have absolutely gourged myself and not left anything but we took leftovers home which I was super excited to eat. Prices are reasonable and will make this one of my go to spots for Indian food for sure! Spicing is good and flavours are really very good. There is lots of parking and honestly I'm planning another visit sooner rather than later. Service is a little timid but very friendly. Go visit them you won't be disappointed!!!

If you want Gujarati Indian street food, come here!…read more Although the owner/chef Jay has apparently worked in high-end western hotels before, you'd never know it until you sink your teeth into his plainly-adorned but delicious creations. Nothing fancy here except the flavours ... and therefore 4.25 stars! I ended up ordering 4 curries (two/dish): two specials that both included basmati rice and plain naan, at home we dug into chicken tikka masala, chicken cajun curry, chicken chipotle-mango curry, and a 5-bean all-veg curry. Flavours. Deep and rich, and varied to set them apart. Of amazing depth were especially the cajun and chipotle-mango! When Jay was cooking them, I could smell the accented spices used. As I cook 20-spice Chettinad chicken curry and spicy vindaloo at home, and know the smell of fresh spice cooking, his skill is borne out in textures, flavours and ... It's likely that his seasoned butter (ghee) and gravy base are just great, and wide-ranging enough to wonderfully underlay any added flavours. Decor. Matching his spartan outlook, super plain surroundings with only 1 small table for 2 and 3 window bar-type seats completes its barebones features. Although he likely has plied his profession in sumptuous surroundings, it's really about the food, isn't it? Price. An average of $10/meal, all of which come with 2 curries each. Portions were large enough to stuff us, and enough left over for a small lunch later. For sure offering a sizable tip is so appropriate! Jay claims that he's the only true Gujarat establishment in the Calgary area. This guy is for real. Imagine making 4 separate very distinct and yummy curries in a mere 20 minutes. Provided we already have our seasoned oil and base gravy, most of us would still be labouring after 45 minutes... Phone your order in ahead by 20 minutes to find out the daily specials (usually 6 per day) that change as per his larger menu. Get over there, folx, as his dishes are some of the best in AB!

So good and so authentic! Picture a hole in the wall, out comes a seductive smell, you trust your…read morenose, follow the smell and ten minutes later your taste butts are SOOOOOO thankful! It's a very small location with one table for two and another 3 seats at the window. Very simple, a takeout place. But if you stay, you get to eat out of these metal trays that make you wonder if you are in prison. But there is no chance they would serve such good food in prison... so where am I? Flavor heaven? The flavor of the food is to die for! Takes me right back to India! The menu is super small but great; you order a combo of one or two curries which comes with rice and naan. Yes, of course you order two curries! In fact, the price for the combo is so small, you should order two dishes, that way you get to try four curries, can it get any better? There are some options for your sweet tooth as well. Wanna throw a flavor heaven party? They do catering!!! A family run business, the man takes the orders, the woman cooks, and the kid plays behind the counter :) Go try it!!!

Been twice to The RockFort with friends in town who've eaten here many times. They're a South…read moreIndian restaurant specializing in Chettinadu food. Service was courteous and they came by several times to refill waters. Fun that you can see into the open kitchen. - South Indian parotta ($2.50) - distant cousins to the roti canai. Slightly denser, not as flaky. - Masala rava dosa ($11.95) - light, crispy texture. Sambar was average. - Chilly paneer ($14.95) - flavours were subtle but nice to share. - Karavalli mutton curry ($16.95) - goat was good. Well balanced. - Achari fish tikka (halibut) ($17.95) - tender but a touch dry. Mint chutney was great. - Prawn dosa ($14.95) - prawn filling was tasty. - Plain uttapam ($11.95) - standard fare. Decent eats at RockForth. 3.5 stars.

We visited this restaurant last night Dec 2023, two of us had been here before our wives had not…read more We started off with the Chicken Dolsa, recommend by our server. Let me tell you, this was the most favourite and talked about dish during and after. And believe me this was enough to serve 4 people a good portion, trying the three dipping sauces give it an excellent flavour, but try it by itself first! Also, ask for a knife, J know were are post COVID, this is one of those dishes that you tear off, though my wife cut her piece with a spoon, we got a knife after that. The food came quickly, and our additions and requests were handled quickly and efficiently by the staff. Now to look at it all the curries have the same sort of look you them, I assure you, each and everyone had a delicious and different flavour. Dining in Canada for over 20 years now, I have found that restaurants have reduced the heat on dishes, this is not so at The Rock Fort (IMHO). I did not order the Mango Lassi, but was told it was delicious. The Lamb was the spicy dish, the other couple are Asian, and they were enjoying the spice level of the lamb dish. The meats were tender, moist and delicious, the Naan was so good two more were ordered to help sop up the tasty sauces. The restaurant has tables and booths , both were clean and no issues were found. You can have a view of the kitchen to watch the chefs cook (glass partitioned). We look forward to revisiting this restaurant to try different Dosas and I really want to try their Kabobs. Try this if you have not been there, it is worth it!

The service is so good the workers are all nice and they made my food so god damn goodread more

We ordered delivery. One dish was stale, as in smelled old and rotten. The other dishes were edible…read morebut not tasty.

I gave this place so many chances. From DoorDash to in person. No dairy. No paneer. We have an…read moreallergy. Tonight was the last time. In person and specified a dairy allergy and they INCLUDE paneer. I said it several times and repeated it in several ways. So we sent it back and it came back after we finished all our dishes. At least comp the dish. Not returning.

Tasty and decent for what it is. Buffet was a bit limited. Could use some spicier options. Service…read morewas fast and friendly.