Doing a walking loop around the block and past Varsha was enough to make me circle back. Greeted right at the door by courteous and friendly people. Seated prop promptly and all questions answered. The non-alcoholic ginger lemonade iced tea is very good. You can order extra ginger for it too! No complimentary refills on it sadly... While waiting for the noms (and naan) to arrive, I took in the subtle charm that of Varsha. It's clean, organized, bright from natural light but not overly. Lunch was at first view kitchen of small, but that was my brain vs. stomach. While there could have been more protein in the main dishes, I did leave satisfied to the point I couldn't eat any more. And every bite was delicious. I'm looking forward to visiting Victoria again and thinking Varsha will be another delicious lunch stop. Check them out. Authentic and delicious. read more

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We ordered via DoorDash thinking they would be really good given the number of reviews compared to other places. The food arrived quite late sending dasher back. I will talk about what we liked- lassi and daal rice were good. The kid enjoyed it. 4/5. The malai chicken starter was good too. It was not the best but tasted well and liked that it came with some salad. 3.5/4 Now we ordered fish in Goan curry. The curry flavor was okay but it was quite on salty and tangier side. They sent it with chicken instead of fish. 2.5/3. We didn't go inside but saw many people walking in. I wouldn't recommend delivery as they seem to have mess up things. read more

Went over for a snack before catching the Ferry, I ordered the butter chicken samosa and a soda, my friend ordered a masala chai...after waiting 30 mins my soda and samosa came, we told the waitress that we wanted the check right way because we were short on time, and to take the chai off, she said it's on its way and masala chai takes awhile to brew(I am brown and know chai doesn't take that long to make because I make it all the time) we already paid because we were short on time. 15 minutes go by and still no chai so we tell them to make it to go. It finally comes ...no sorry or no nothing and the chai wasn't drinkable (I assume since we didn't give them enough time, 45mins?) and the restaurant wasn't packed, if it was then it would be understandable...now to my samosas...it was ground chicken and it was very dry...I couldn't really eat it to be honest...the service was terrible! Go to Indian aroma few blocks away, that place is actually good read more

Varsha Indian Kitchen - Butter Chicken Samosa - Gluten-Free Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Our server Balk (?) was very helpful, we are new to Indian cuisine, with how things would taste and spiciness of the curries. The service was attentive without being a bother. Our food was delicious and the portions were generous. The atmosphere is lively and comfortable. I should have looked through the menu more thoroughly there were several items I would have tried if I had looked longer like coconut chicken wings, etc. I highly recommend this restaurant. Great location too! read more

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I was in Victoria five nights. We found Varsha on the second night as an alternate choice when our first destination was out of multiple dishes. I wound up visiting Varsha four times, which ought to give some idea of my experience. The first night I was still pretty stuffed from Red Fish Blue Fish eight hours earlier. I had the Kachumber salad. The dish was heavy on fresh tomatoes and cukes, delicious onions, and perfect mango. The dressing was out of this world. I would have been delighted, except my son's lamb vindaloo was so amazing that I was jealous. The garlic naan was outstanding as well. The following night I went back for a solo meal. I had the lamb bhunna, which was hands down the most delicious meal I ate during my trip to BC and Alaska. I would order this weekly if I lived in Victoria. I paired it with the coconut naan, which was unbelievable-highly recommended. Our third visit was just to get snacks for take out. I had the butter chicken samosas. These were delicious, but do be advised that the filling is not a mix of traditional samosa and butter chicken, but just the chicken. Very good, but not quite in the same league as some of the other options. Yesterday when we drove in to get the ferry, we all agreed that we needed one last fix. My son ordered the bhunna on my recommendation, and concurred with my opinion. My wife had the fish pakora; I was a little dubious about this, but boy was I wrong- delicious, and it went so well with the included chutney. And on that topic, the tamarind chutney is outstanding of this world, and well worth the upcharge. Finally, I chose the biryani with goat. Once again, I was amazed. It's so sad that my favorite restaurant is a four hour drive, a ferry ride, and a customs checkpoint away. I'll finish by adding that the dining room is attractive and clean, and it smells amazing! I visited late on a slow weeknight, on a very busy weekend at peak hours, and on a pretty busy afternoon when several large families were being served. Each time the service was efficient and polite, and all of the staff were charming and welcoming. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND including a visit to Varsha during your stay in Victoria. read more

Incredible naan. Cute little place with great Indian food. We stopped for lunch and we're glad we did. Nice staff and the food was yummy. The lamb vindaloo.was tender and.rich in spice with a gentle heat the builds slowly. My gf had the coconut curried chicken which she couldn't stop raving about. We will be back to explore the rest of the menu. Good options for vegetarians. read more

Great food and service. We had the tandoori fish which I was skeptical of, but it was cooked to perfection, not overcooked, but soft and velvety and so flavorful! My sister had the house curry with chicken and it was excellent. I would highly recommend this place. The garlic naan and pampadoms were the best! read more

November 2025 A great meal at Varsha Indian Kitchen in Victoria BC Coconut chicken wings Dal Tadka Butter Chicken with Saffron Rice and Garlic Naan. Just a wonderful meal. My vote for the best butter sauce I have had. Worth a visit if in Victoria. Centrally located. read more

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Hands down the best Indian food I've ever had. I had the chicken vindaloo with medium spice. Perfect!!! The samosa sauce may have been one of the best thing I've ever tasted. Service is impeccable. I really can't say enough great things about the food and service there. read more

Was in Victoria visiting for the weekend and stumbled upon the Indian restaurant. We ordered the vindaloo curry and tandoori chicken tikka. They were both very flavourful. The staff was very nice and friendly. Will be coming back here again to try to other dishes. read more

Varsha Indian Kitchen - Vindaloo curry and tandoori chicken tikka - Gluten-Free Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

The ambience of the restaurant adds another layer to the overall experience. The environment strikes a perfect balance between elegance and comfort. Whether you're visiting for a casual meal or a special occasion, the setting adapts beautifully to both. The lighting, decor, and overall vibe create a relaxing and inviting atmosphere where you can sit back, enjoy your meal, and spend quality time with your friends or family. It's the kind of place where conversations flow easily, and you never feel rushed. Of course, no review would be complete without talking about the food--and it never disappoints. The dishes are consistently flavorful, fresh, and prepared with great attention to detail. Each visit reaffirms the quality and authenticity that the restaurant prides itself on. Whether you're trying something new or sticking to your usual favorites, there's always a sense of satisfaction with every bite. The menu offers a great variety, ensuring there's something for everyone, and the consistency in taste is something that keeps bringing people back. read more

The food is very tasty and authentic. we ordered dal maharani and paneer tikka masala. both tasted out of this word. The staff is very friendly. The atmosphere is serene and enjoyed our dining experienc. read more

Food is fabulous, everything was super yummy and medium spice level was pretty mild! Service on a Saturday night was a little slow but it was fairly busy so blaming that. Decor is simple and inviting, menu is vast! read more

Varsha Indian Kitchen - Butter chicken samosa and veg pakora - Gluten-Free Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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Went here with my mom and my husband while we were on a trip from Oregon. It was a very cozy and colorful environment. I can't remember the name of what we ordered, but it came with four vegetarian Indian dishes, naan, and gulab jamun. Highly recommend; a wonderful price. We shared everything and we were happily stuffed.! we substituted plain rosemary garlic naan, and it was absolutely delightful! My mom really enjoyed chatting with some of the staff, they were so friendly . Also, the masala chai was amazing. Really wish we would've had time to come back here again! read more

Varsha Indian Kitchen - Gluten-Free Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Service was excellent and the Mom's platter was perfect after a day spent wandering Victoria. The food here has always been excellent.

The service was pretty good and the atmosphere was alright. There was an endless parade of food delivery people coming in and out-- and that's when you KNOW the food is good! The makhani paneer was good, and the palak paneer was EXCELLENT. If you like this dish you will LOVE the palak paneer here, the spinach was not over processed and I had small chunks of ginger, which made me know that it was made in house. So good and fresh. read more

Varsha Indian Kitchen - Chicken tikka masala, paneer makhani, palak paneer, naan - Gluten-Free Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Food was adequate. Had samosas and Tikka. Service was a bit slow even though not busy, but it was friendly. The Cinnamon naan for dessert was less than hoped for. Not a bad place, for sure, but we'll try something else before returning. read more

We ordered the chef's choice sharing menu, and it was a ton of delicious food including chicken, lamb and dal with rice and naan. We ordered our food spicy and were very pleased to have the dishes come out actually spicy! The salty lassi was also excellent! Service was attentive and our food came out quickly. read more

Chicken tikka masala was not on menu, but server said kitchen would make it. Was made with lots of ginger and cilantro and spices, which I really liked, but did not care for green bell peppers. Tikka masala tasted very different than what I am use to in the US, not as creamy or sweet! But wonderfully delicious and was a medium spicy level. Turns out butter chicken is the equivalent of what I know as chicken tikka masala...creamy tomato sauce curry, which was good. Chicken in both instances was white meat tandoori, not overcooked at all. Curry came with basmati rice. We ordered 2 servings of Naan, 3 large pieces per serving, that was flaky and buttery and chewy. Recommend to eat here. read more

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Stopped by randomly for a quick snack, we were intrigued by the butter chicken poutine. It was great! Big portion size, the chicken was super juicy. The service was absolutely fantastic as well, they were attentive and very friendly. read more

Wonderful food, great service. We got butter chicken, naan, and a vegetarian dish. So nice to have it called butter chicken, rather than having to look up the Indian name for it. Rather than guess about spiciness scale, we just said mild, and the mild was perfect for me and my friend, two middle-aged white ladies. Before they took our order the server asked if we had any food allergies, very nice! We have a lot of Indian restaurants back home, I eat it often, so I have a strong baseline for this cuisine, and this restaurant is top notch! We also ordered a couple of cocktails, because they had items on their menu I hadn't seen before. Happy we took the chance, we enjoyed our drinks. The food, drinks, and service added up to a great evening out! read more

Delicious, good-sized portions and friendly staff! I would gladly eat here again! I also really enjoyed the music. read more

Amazing food and great location! We enjoyed the butter chicken, tandoori shrimp, lamb curry, naan bread and fried paneer. All were delicious and we devoured it. Servers were very nice and attentive, the atmosphere was inviting and well designed. So good, we loved every minute of it! read more

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Amazing amazing amazing! Service is great the food is even better! Great music, bright floor to ceiling windows and endless people watching! Highly recommend read more

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The shared plate was too good of a deal to pass up and truly was enough for 2! The buttered chicken was probably the best I'd ever had! I'm glad the food was so delicious because it definitely made up for the lack of service that was offered. We prefer a minimal interaction when dining out but they really went above with minimal. We didn't get checked on once, empty cocktail and water glasses and when asked for the check, we didn't see the bill for a quiet some time later. Place also lacked proper heating. read more

Very yummy food! Got the butter chicken wings, chicken tikka Marsala, and garlic naan.

Best Indian food ever. Naan was fresh with the most delicious chutney. Mom's curry was delicious. Restaurant is comfortable and clean. Service was fantastic. read more

Varsha Indian Kitchen - Naan bread. - Gluten-Free Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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The food here was EXCELLENT. Seriously, some of the best Indian food I've ever had. Our whole family loved it!

Accommodating for vegans, I had the eggplant bhartha it was very flavorful unique. I enjoyed the music and environment.

Arriving in Victoria, we were looking for some good Indian food and were delighted in the variety available at VARSHA. The chicken curry was delicious and not too spicy. The masala was also very good. Thanks for a good lunch. read more

Only 1 server - girl was doing all the job and kinda going around and serving everyone. Took a little bit longer to get certain things. Their biryani was good, chicken was ok. Mom's platter had butter chicken- which was not that good. I would rate this restaurant as a better option if anyone want to try Indian Cusine read more

Varsha Indian Kitchen - Chicken Biryani - Gluten-Free Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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Canadian Indian fusion? This was soooo delicious! I got the tiger poutine which had regular fries and yam fries, butter chicken, and cheese. The chicken was so good- sometimes certain meat grosses me out but not here- you could tell it was excellent quality and prepared perfectly. There was so much flavor and it was a large portion. My partner got the malai kofta and it was so rich and wonderful as well. We also got garlic naan. A lot of places burn the naan. But thankfully this naan was not burnt, it was perfect. Great service as well. The establishment was very cute and well decorated. Excellent atmosphere. Right at the start of fan tan alley. read more

Varsha Indian Kitchen - Tiger poutine - Gluten-Free Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Great service and beautiful interior, however my Mom's Chicken Curry just wasn't that good. The curry was watery and there were maybe 5 pieces of chicken (with bone). $15 not including rice - I went for basmati, bringing the total to just over $20. Saffron rice would have cost an extra $6! They do seem however to have a good selection on beer and a happy hour menu. Free wifi as well. read more

Varsha Indian Kitchen - Gluten-Free Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Delicious food and wonderful service! We loved the butter and tandoori chicken. Excellent garlic naan.

Wonderful experience!! The coconut curry mussels were amazing! Try the mom's platter it's perfect to share with a few people. Everything was delicious and we loved it! read more

I love Indian food and I was ecstatic to see Varsha on the corner of the street near our Airbnb in Victoria. The restaurant was busy on Friday night but we only had to wait a few minutes for our table. The menu contained a lot of unique dishes, like butter chicken poutine, a tandoori chicken quesadilla and tandoori burger, but I had a craving for my usual Indian favorite, paneer tikka masala. While the menu didn't have that exact dish, it did offer a butter chicken, which is a very similar curry sauce, and the waitress said they could swap the chicken for paneer. As the dishes can be made to order for spice preference, I asked for no added spice and was very happy with the dish. My boyfriend ordered malai kofta but forgot to order it spicy. He can handle the heat and prefers his food to be as hot as possible so he asked the waitress for something spicy. She brought him a couple of choices and, instead of trying a little to start, he dumped it all in. Turns out that spice seems to be a bit spicier in Canada than San Diego and he ended up paying the price over the course of the next day for that hasty decision. Be warned that the spice is no joke here! We also ordered the saffron rice and garlic naan to accompany our meal. I'm not sure when I'll return to Victoria again but if I do, I'd definitely return to Varsha and I'll gladly recommend it to anyone who happens to be in town and loves Indian food. read more

Varsha Indian Kitchen - Butter Paneer in front, malai lifts in back with garlic Naan and saffron rice. - Gluten-Free Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

We came because we saw that happy hour which ended late. it was not actually a happy hour. The food was really really bad. We got vegetable pakora. They were cold inside so we had them redo it but they just dropped in the fryer again and they were still horrible and burnt my now. The drink tasted like alcohol. The only thing that was good was the butter chicken poutine. read more

Staying on Pandora street and decided to try this place and loved it! Great food, friendly staff and one of the yummiest Gin & Tonic I've ever had as it was made with a cucumber mint tonic. Yum. The Indian house lager was also delicious and only $5. We will be back! :-) read more

Stopped in on a Saturday night for dinner. While waiting to order, the table next to us ominously asked the server to follow up on their order. Our food was equally slow in arriving about an hour later. Somehow people who came in well after us had their food well before us. I had the coconut curry mussels with fries. The plight of those poor mussels haunts me even as I write this. They were over-cooked rubber and the dish was drowned in salt. It was obvious they'd sat because they were getting cold. The fries were overdone and akin to something you'd get at a waterpark concession. My dining partner had the Palak paneer, which she orders all the time and normally finds to be just the right amount of spice. Today however it burned with the fire of a thousand suns, leaving her scorched and unable to finish her meal. We had to conclude someone had spiced her food twice. Her side order of rice had also sat and was tepid at best. On the bright side, the naan was good. The servers were ok, and obviously trying to deal with an overloaded restaurant. read more

Food was pretty good. Service was fare. Biggest issues were the cocktails and my beer having ice in it. Id return but wouldn't order any drinks. read more

Varsha Indian Kitchen - Gluten-Free Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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