Some of the best Indian food we have ever had! Butter chicken medium spicy was the perfect choice. It was a creamy tomato base with huge chucks of chicken! You get your money's worth at this place. Also, I appreciated that our food came out piping hot and continued to stay hot throughout the course of our meal. My husband got the same dish but "Indian spicy" and he was dripping beads of sweat, just how he likes it! Lol. 10/10 would come back if we were in the area again. *Hard to see off the main street but follow the signs by the stairs and you should find your way. read more

The Coriander - BUTTER CHICKEN & Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

A James Bay neighborhood place tucked in a building housing a number of different businesses, this was Indian food a bit different than we usually find in U.S. The mint chutney served alongside the tamarind one, for your pakora and samosa appetizers, was creamy - coconut milk, maybe? But still gave a welcome zing to the food we put it on. Vegetarian spouse was intrigues and charmed by the soy protein option, don't remember what it was called, but he adored it in the tikka masala sauce, which was like a spicy, chunky marinara. The fish in the dish I had was tender and lovely, but the breaded coating was a bit too salty for my taste. This was a nice respite from the moure touristy vive of downtown Victoria. read more

We thoroughly enjoyed dinner at The Coriander. Being well acquainted with Indian cuisine, we found the flavor, spice and presentation to be exemplary. The environment is comfortable, casual and enjoyable. Especially liked the option of rice or naan. I could enjoy a bowl of vindaloo gravy dipped with naan. Highly recommend this neighborhood hidden gem. read more

Anyou recommended this place as his favorite Indian restaurant, and he was right! The spices are so aromatic and flavorful, the lamb is tender, and the masala chai warmed the soul. Definitely worth the trip read more

I had an amazing dining experience here! The blend of Indo-Chinese fusion is absolutely delicious and unique. Every dish we tried was bursting with flaivor, perfectly spiced. The service was warm and attentive, making the meal even more enjoyable. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, perfect for both casual dinners and special occasions. I can't wait to come back and try more of their creative dishes, highly recommended for anyone looking for something different and tasty! read more

I wasn't sure what to expect about food in general in Victoria, but I've got to say that this place really hit the spot for Indian food! I loved the Indian style butter chicken, which was a more seasoned and flavorful version of butter chicken compared to others I've had. The naan was fine but I loved their flaky roti even more! The lamb biryani was delicious but something just seemed ever so slightly off about the texture of the rice. I would definitely eat at this place again whenever I'm back in Victoria! read more

When visiting Victoria this weekend we found The Coriander restaurant. To our delight all of our items (butter chicken, aloo gobhi, palak paneer, pakoras) were impeccably delicious. The servings were generous and our order was ready on time. As lovers of Indian food we are discerning so it was a wonderful surprise to discover this restaurant. (We are from Vancouver so we are used to a wide choice of Indian restaurants). When we picked up our food we were greeted in a very friendly and welcoming manner. We highly recommend The Coriander and we will be back the next time we are in Victoria. read more

Excellent food! It was busy for good reason. Will definitely come back when we're in Victoria again. read more

The Coriander - Butter chicken and butter shrimp. I'd recommend moderate heat - so tasty! - Indian Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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Excellent chef at work here ... we dropped in for lunch on a Thu afternoon in Victoria BC and ordered a Chk biryani, garlic naan, thadka daal (yellow lentils) ... we ate it all and wiped down the gravy with the naan ... super yum and very well priced. read more

We're visiting from AZ and we're looking for good Indian food and this place didn't disappoint! Walking in and seeing Indian people eating at the restaurant is always a good sign. Service was great and the same with the quality of food. Clean, large portions, we went mild but could have gotten a little hotter. Would definitely go back and recommend to anyone in area looking for good Indian food! read more

Name change, first thing we found out. Second, we were there before the dinner rush so not busy at all. Ordered samosas and meat platter before main. Dahl and butter chicken for our main and both were good. Garlic naan was good. Don't expect fast food. Our samosas came out frozen in the center, heard another group say the same but didn't ask for them to be heated up. 2 mins in a microwave doesn't help the taste of your food. Probably frozen and tossed into a fryer. Staff never said anything about it so it was a total loss of appetite for my wife. read more

Came here with my mom and my husband while we were on a trip from Oregon. The server was extremely friendly and since we were cold, we ordered some wonderful masala. Chai. The food was absolutely amazing, the garlic naan was next level, and I've had a lot of Indian food.! The best part was meeting the owner at the end of the night, he was so friendly and wonderful. I wish we would've had time to come back and have more of this amazing food.! read more

Name changed to the Coriander While the ambiance isn't spectacular, the food is! Service was attentive in the most delightful way. They respect your privacy and don't bother you until you make a simple gesture (eye contact and a tip if the head). Large menu but we had Korma. A mild prawn korma and a medium Lamb Korma. The Prawn Korma was pack full of Prawns while the lamb was of generous portions. Both came with basmati rice and the order of Garlic Naan had 3 large pieces. Excellent food for take away or on-site. I can imagine the restaurant growing just because of the food! read more

The best Indian cuisine I've had in Canada. Exemplary naan. It's not big on ambiance - but when you taste the food you won't care. read more

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Came for lunch today, and had the Indian- style Butter Chicken, Garlic Naan, and Mango Lassi. Loved all of it. They did a great job with getting a medium-level heat. The portion was enough for my husband I both to eat and be full. Service was quick and helpful. I was actually pretty surprised how quickly the food came out, and the quality was not lacking! Definitely recommend. read more

The absolute best and authentic Indian food you will ever taste. I'm from California and have visited India multiple times but have never had such flavorful food that tastes just as you would dream. The raita always adds on extra flavor. I'm always planning a trip here when I can! A must visit spot! read more

A little confusing to find but we were happy when we did! It was a little bigger and nicer inside than the review photos made it look (though we had chosen it due to reviews so no shade there!) We ordered way too much food. It was delicious and my kid said it was some of the best naan he's had (he eats a lot of naan). read more

Good food, very kind owner. Innovative breakfast dishes. Traditional breakfast and Indian fusion like butter chicken eggs Benedict! They also offer Indian entrées and lassi. read more

The Coriander - Butter Chicken Eggs Benedict - Indian Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Good food, clean place, but they won't even give one a glass of water -horrible service. Won't go back.

Had chicken tika masala and Baigan Bharta excellent flavors and taste plus the Nans are to die for soft thin and buttery. Give this restaurant a five star anyone visiting Victoria, should try this restaurant I will definitively come back here again next time in Victoria read more

We already loved their breakfast offerings and are now delight to find they have expanded their menu to include a range of curries. I had a marvellous Lamb Rogan Josh and my friend had the Lamb Khorma. Both were superb, the service friendly and the prices reasonable. Heartily recommended! read more

This place (now called The Coriander) does not deserve a single star. The WORST service ever. They had only one server and he did not take our order for almost half an hour after we got the table, and after we ordered, we waited for almost an hour when the food still had not arrived. I talked to the server that if the order is going to take longer, we have to leave because our baby was so fussy as he was starving. And he said we can leave. It feel so unprofessional that it does not matter to them if their customers leave unhappy. And on top of that, he does not even know the order who came first. Upon asking, he said one of the party came before us, and I disagreed because I saw that party waiting behind us. When I told him that we came before them, he said he does not know. And it sounds like If he does not know THIS, who should be aware of this. We wasted almost 2 hours at this restaurant and left unpleasant. Please learn to value the time of your customers. read more

Looking for out of this world delicious Indian food? Look no farther than this hidden gem on the lower level of the shopping plaza across from Thrifty Foods in James Bay. The very short walk from the inner harbor will bring you to culinary heaven. The samosas were flavorful served with a delicate tamarind sauce. Chicken Korma and Aloo Gobi were so good we saved a piece of the light and crisp yet soft naan to clean every last bite out of the serving dishes! The black lentil Dahl Makhani is my new favorite. The chef owner is kind and helpful at describing dishes for those new to the cuisine. The day we were there an Indian couple ordered a second full meal to take home and said the food was genius and authentic. The chef is in the process of changing the business name to Coriander so you may find it listed both ways on the web. Address: unit 1 lower level, 230 Menzies Street. read more