I've been here a few times and have had mixed experiences. On occasion, the food is amazing but…read moreother times it didn't quite hit the mark. The last time I was here, unfortunately, it was the latter. My sisters and I ended up sending back the plate of chaat and didn't really enjoy the golguppa platter which is usually one of my favourites. Something was just off with the cook the night we were there. There are so many Indian restaurants to try out nowadays I feel like you can't be off your game any night or you will lose a customer and they may never come back. I will be considering my choices next time.

They had me at chaat!!…read more I love truth in advertising. Whereas most Indian restaurants offer 2-3 kinds of chaat, there's so many here you have to come back to try them all. Come just for gol gappa (pani puri) or pao (pav) bhaji, which I haven't seen together on a menu in ages. Definitely get the chole bhatura (bhatoori), the bread is perfectly doughy without being greasy. The chole was good too, nice spice and flavour depth, not too runny or too thick, and not sweet. I judge an Indian restaurant by the quality of it's chole (chana masala), and this version was better than average. I had to try the kulfi and it came out beautifully presented with just a little faloodah, a delicious treat. We enjoyed our experience here. The server/owner was keen to explain his future plans for the newly renamed restaurant. He was attentive without being overbearing or pushy as we slowly chose which dishes to try. He showed us to mix the green chilli and tamarind sauces without being condescending, and when we ordered our food as hot spice level, not a hint of food racism was detected. The complimentary pappadams were a nice touch. We came at around 6:30pm, and were the sole customers until about 7:30pm, when the restaurant quickly started to fill. We picked up some sweets on the way out, they tasted not bad, fairly average. There were some pretty and creative sweets shaped and coloured like fruit. Recommended :) All this goodness without the trip to India; great flavours brought back fond memories. Will be back to try the non-chaat dishes.

In my family's opinion, Taste of India Express has the BEST Butter Chicken Wraps ever, hands down…read more(and we've tried the same or similar dishes in restaurants or as takeaway throughout North America & the UK... but nothing compares to Taste of India Express' Butter Chicken Wraps!). All of the amazing food on their menu, combined with the phenomenal staff who always greet us with a smile, is a big reason why we order here so often. Taste of India Express' customer service has always been extraordinary each and every time we pick up our orders -- everyone is so kind & friendly! Today, Jassi kindly agreed to help me and my son with a project we're working on for my hubby's birthday -- Jassi is such a kind-hearted man, and he never ceases to amaze me. Jassi and every staff member continuously go above and beyond for their customers. Taste of India Express has quickly become our family's go-to "takeout night" meal, so we'll see Jassi & the rest of the staff again in about 2 weeks when we pick up another round of the best ever Butter Chicken Wraps! Thank you for everything :)

Great value for money! We got their family meal deal which…read moreincluded 3 main courses or curries along with rice, naan and a dessert. I think the quantity was just right for what we paid. They added in a couple of samosas along with our order. Samosas were good but not the best that I have had in Edmonton. The curries were spiced just right and the naan was soft and not too chewy. I would definitely try some more combinations of curries and main courses to get to my desired combination.

Went here for an early Monday Indian dinner (buffet style of course). First time coming here and…read morehave to say it won't be my last! The place is absolutely massive - they have a separate section for banquets/parties/events and then the main dining section (by the buffet). So back to the food. Best part - dinner buffet is only $14.95! So cheap. Food is actually really tasty and hot. There are a few salad/fruit selections but I was saving my appetite for the main dishes. There were 12 dishes (8 vegetable and 4 meat): - Rice * Lemon rice (yummy) - Palak paneer * Aloo gobi (delicious cauliflower, potatoes and interestingly this one came with slices of tomatoes and cilantro) - Vegetable pakora - Chickpeas - Lentils - Guferati (green beans) - Lightly battered fried fish * Goat curry (perfectly tender) * Butter chicken (nice and creamy and perfect sauce to complete my naan) - Mysore chicken Note: * means you should eat these dishes for sure. Really like the wide selection of choices and how there are lots of vegetable dishes to choose from. Service is super friendly - staff take your dishes and fill your water/tea constantly. Naan is made fresh to order and was delicious. Nice, fluffy and warm with perfect crunch to it. Music is hilarious - top 40 DJ remixes but it is in the background and isin't too intrusive. Just not what I would expect at an Indian restaurant. Stuffed as always from buffet but we were able to get a few bites in for dessert. They had gulab jabun (mini honey soaked donuts), mango custard (EAT this - nice and light) and kheer (rice pudding). All in all, really good quality and tasty Indian buffet! Go and check it out.

This Indian restaurant in Mill Woods has the best Aloo Tikki I've ever had. The Grilled potato and…read moresweet potato cakes come with a delicious tamarind chutney that's spicy, tart and savoury. I just love it. Their veggie pakoras are also some of the best I've tasted - deep friend vegetables in chick pea batter. And the tandoori chicken's not imitation; it's cooked in a real tandoor oven. Outside of downtown, where I love to go to Haweli, this is the best runner up on my fave Indian food places. The butter chicken here - called tikka in makhani - ( you learn something new each day) is superb and I highly recommend dining here. After all, it's in a neighbourhood filled with Indian spice stores and specialty grocers, sari and gold jewelry shops. It's authentic Indian in the heart of Mill Woods a.k.a. Little India.

We eat a lot of Indian food. A lot. An embarrassing amount…read more Soooo I do believe we have a wide range of market samples to compare to. Having lived on the south side of Edmonton most of my adult life, I tried every Indian option over there. Now that I've moved North, I have to try everything to find my new go-to. Royal India Express might be it!!! (I am surprised, because anything "express" has been a let-down to me in the past). This is the second time in 2 weeks we have ordered from Royal India Express (both times via Skip the Dishes)... so I can't speak to the store front as I have no idea what it's like. I can only assume it's a walk-up style place for take-out only, that probably has all the food ready-to-go buffet style, with no dining room. (A quick google search just now confirmed I was pretty much bang on). So, I am even more DELIGHTED that the quality and flavour of this food is TOP NOTCH. Both times we have ordered in the last two weeks the food has been just excellent. ANNNNNDDDD they listen when you ask them to kick up the heat. Everything was a good level of heat. I wouldn't call it EXTRA EXTRA hot like I asked; but certainly one extra... The overall flavour is great, though. So no foul. If you've read my Indian food reviews before, you know I ALWAYS order Daal Makhni. This is the yummiest Daal I've had. 10/10. It's pure comfort food for me. The Butter Chicken was great and had a kick to it. Nice fiery after taste. I will say there could have been a bit more chicken in there for the price though. This is my only complaint here. The Palak Paneer was very very spinachy, and I loved it. Packed with flavour. Last week when we ordered we got lamb. I didn't have it but the boyfriend said the meat was quality cuts and flavoured very well. Good on you, Royal Indian Express. You will absolutely be seeing us again.

Solid 4 out of 5. Ordered it on SkipTheDishes, food was very nicely packed, and huge portions!…read more I'll start with the Saffron Rice. It was crazy good, had lots of flavour, unique spices, and a wonderful aroma. I find Indian food has amazing aromas! The Chicken Chettinadu was excellent, however, I was not made aware it was spicy. I can handle spicy food, but this was a bit much even for me! I'll still give it a very good review, because it was very tasty! And the garlic Naan was amazing! I didn't realize one order gave you two pieces of naan, so I did two orders, and have enough naan to live off of! For it being my first time ordering from them, I was very impressed, and will definitely get the saffron Rice and Garlic Naan again, but, the Chicken Chettinadu was just a bit too spicy for me. My only suggestion for the restaurant, is to have options for spice level.

Masalaz is another hidden gem. Hidden behind a McDonald's, I'm not sure how you would even spot it…read moreif you don't know about it. I've been meaning to check out Masalaz when I was in the mini strip mall a few months ago. One of my co-workers, who is Indian, highly recommended it so that really pushed me to go. They specialize in South Indian cuisine, specifically dosas. We came on Saturday for an early dinner but pretty much had the place to ourselves. The staff here are super friendly and we chatted with one of the son's who was keen to converse with us. Very genuine guy. They offer buffets for a really reasonable price. It's $13.99 on weekdays and $15.99 on weekends. That is cheaaaaaaaaap! - Mango lassi ($3.49) - we decided to get one to share but L ended up wanting to get her own after she had a sip. She's never had one before! Missing out on the good things in life. The mango lassi was light, creamy and just sweet enough. - Papadum - not sure if the papadum came with one of our dishes but I think it was complimentary. Whetted our appetite while we waited for the main event. - Mysore masala dosa ($9.99) -this dosa came out differently than I'm normally used to but dammmmmmmmmmn, the filling was absolutely delicious. The potato inside had the perfect amount of heat and the spice mixture made you want to immediately eat another bite. - Vegetable biryani ($9.99) - the biryani was a solid choice; just look at those fried garlic bits. Harmoniously well balanced and flavourful. - Uthappam ($10.49) - Indian pizza made with rice and lentil flour. I've only had uthappam one other time in Calgary (see Raj Palace). This one was much different but just as good. Light, fluffy and a touch of sweetness from coconut flakes. - Vegetable masala curry ($8.49) - rich, creamy masala curry but not too heavy. Good variety of vegetables. I like how it's completely different than what you're normally used to with northern Indian food. - 3x Roti ($1.99 each) - three roti's were waaaaay too much for the three of us but we powered through all of them. Not a single piece of roti was left unscathed. - Gulab jamun ($2.99) - milk balls soaked in sweet syrup. Not too sweet; two to share was the perfect way to end our meal. I really appreciated how hot and fresh these were. There's an abundance of Indian places south side but this one is worth checking out. Next visit, we'll come back to try out the buffet. And I don't even like buffets!

Had two masala dosas with my partner - soooo good. Both together were under $20 and extremely…read morefilling. Spice level was a mild throat burn, more than I like but not overwhelming. I added the extra peppers so could easily have added less. With the construction - turn right at the McDonalds or you'll be looping another 10 minutes.

I've been going there for years and always enjoy the service and the food!…read more Last night we went there again after months, and I noticed there are new items that wasn't there before and they were all delicious and awesome! Also the service was way better than before! There has been some renovations and the atmosphere is much better and cozy . I highly recommend this place! :)

Legacy Post from 2019…read more New Asian Village in Millwoods is a decent buffet at a very affordable price. I'd give them 8/10. The items that stood out the most were the lamb, chili chicken, and tandoori chicken.

I went with my wife to have a bowl of soup . The chef shows up to the table to ask for our order…read morementioning that the waiting staff is late today . I asked the chef what size is the bowl of soup , he told me the small bowl . I mentioned its too small for a $7 soup and he said no problem ill make a bigger bowl. Two bowls of soup show up . We start eating and the lady manager starts dumping buckets of ice into their buffet while breaking the ice with a hammer . Very annoying when there is no music playing in the background and you are having your meal with the ambience of an ice factory . We go to pay the bill and are charged 27 dollars for 2 small bowls of soup ( one chicken & one veg ) mostly frozen veggies in one and frozen veggies with a few chunks of chicken in the other I paid the bill and asked the lady at the counter if it was justified to charge $27 for two snack size bowls of soup , her reply was that " You asked for double portions so you have to pay for 2 soups " . Hot & sour soup is included in the buffet which is only a few dollars more . I told her that and she became defensive " You orders soup not buffet " . Well if someone had told me that , i would have had the buffet . Complete rip off . Pathetic customer service . Never going back . Pictures attched of the small bowl for $7 and the large bowl for $14 . Both are a joke .

Mudder mushroom is my favorite Indian dish but here it's no good. Don't order the mudder mushroomread more

I finally made it to Royal paan to try their Gujarati Thali which is only available on the…read moreweekends. I was disappointed with the flavours and how dry the rice was.

Fantastic food. Service is a little slow but food tastes great. I'd order the Raj Kachori any day!!read more