Came in for a late lunch on Wednesday. Food was fresh and delicious! Plenty of vegetarian options too. We had the chili paneer (dry), butter chicken, shahi paneer, and dal tadka. Garlic naan was nice and soft - literally melts in your mouth. We also finished off with some masala chai which was also very delicious. read more

Zaika Bistro & Bar - Chili paneer - Indian Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Ordered online, then after driving 20 minutes to pick it up they told me "we are too busy to accommodate your order".

I love their chicken biryani. We always order it whenever we're town. Restaurant decor is very nice. Staff are attentive.

Came here with 8 people and 1 toddler. Place was only 10% full Thursday at 6PM. Traffic was a nightmare to go from Northside to southside. Lots of parking for this place right beside the restaurant. We did the buffet. Children under 3 are free. Lots of variety, great flavor, great food. BUT super pricey. Like $33/person. Worth it if you are celebrating as this place has a fancy feeling and great food. read more

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I used to eat at Zaika regularly but got out of the habit during the pandemic. I'm glad to see that little if anything has changed. Most people chose the buffet which in January 2023 was $23.00 per person at lunch time and $32.00 for evenings. That's quite a difference and as far as I know the supper buffet is the same as the lunch buffet . Zaika has been around for a long time so they are doing something right. I've been to other Indian buffets and still like Ziaka best. It's not quite as spicy as the others but the food is certainly not bland. The round buffet table is always remarkably tidy and has all the main dishes that you might want. Beside the round buffet table is a small dessert and salad bar. I've rarely found anything I like at the salad bar but the mango pudding from the dessert bar is quite good. The service is always friendly and fast. Every time we got up for seconds our plates were removed before we returned. If you enjoy Indian cuisine I would certainly recommend Zaika. Go for the lunch first as it really is quite a good deal. read more

Zaika Bistro & Bar - The Zaika round buffet table. You can also order off the menu. - Indian Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

I came here for a dinner party a few weeks ago. Prior to coming here I had never heard of this place before. We were treated to the buffet. The food was delicious, hot, and fresh. They did a good job replenishing the items as they got low. The garlic basa and goat curry were my favourite dishes. Very flavourful and the goat was so tender. As it was a buffet, the options were limited when you compare it to their a la carte menu which seemed to have a large selection of items. They even have a happy hour menu. The service was really good and staff were friendly. The staff did a wonderful job keeping up with the large group. Restaurant was clean. I'd definitely come back. read more

This is my favourite place to eat in Edmonton. The buffet has a lot of choices for meat as well as vegetarian, and it's delicious! Ambiance is nice and staff are pleasant. read more

Today, we visited this restaurant for the second and last time. We decided to try them again for the buffet even though the previous visit was less than stellar. My wife did like the butter chicken. Everything that I tried from the buffet was over spiced and under seasoned. Definitely not conducive to going for seconds. I will say that the salads were fresh and tasty. Everything else, bland and blah. read more

So I gave this 4 stars in an earlier review, but i am not sure if we hit it on a bad lunch time, but the food wasn't hot and it wasn't good. The selection was limited. Some things were good. The fish pakora was tasty. But the rice was hard. The lamb needed a lot longer to cook - if you look at my plate you can see that. We just both shrugged as we ate. It definately wasn't up to par. And we has to ask for the naan bread that should have come with the meal automatically. My cocktail was really good and the vibe is nice. But we won't be back. read more

Lamb Korma $25 Zaika 2303 Ellwood Drive SW Zaika must scour the depths of hell to make their Lamb Korma. I politely asked the restaurant to give me a spice level corresponding to femme-fatale Bipasha Basu's movies. However, I think her terrible films must be under Zaika's radar because they ignored my request and taunted me with more spice than a Michael Douglas erotic thriller. Sweating profusely, with a burning tongue, a tinnitus-like sensation in my ears, and a numb right nostril, I tried to power through the korma, but it features the kind of fiery heights that local Indian restaurants don't touch because they're sycophantic caucasian-pleasers. I don't know what it is - maybe it's the immigrant beatings of my childhood that turned me into a masochist - but I love painful amounts of spice. And Zaika pushed my nociceptors to their limit with this satanic product. At times, I felt like I was dipping my naan into Mola Ram's lava pit. And no amount of Om Namah Shivayas will save my chittar-hole from a legendary punishment tomorrow. Zaika's chunky, sturdy, and delicious lamb cubes - they don't rely on that stringy, fatty, and flavourless low-quality crap at my dad's favourite Indian restaurants - are immersed in a superb curry, featuring the perfect balance of mirch and masala. Yes, the korma is stupid-hot, but that's my personal preference. And the spice level doesn't prevent the korma from delivering the Zaika flavours that have enchanted Edmonton for over a decade. Unfortunately, I now feel like I've unleashed cenobites in my stomach and dread the afternoon #2s that await me tomorrow. My stomach is rumbling harder than the WWE in January. But this dish is a beautiful thing, touched by all the gods that make a cameo on Jimi Hendrix's sophomore album cover. My Rating: 5/5 (Flawless Victory) read more

Zaika Bistro & Bar - Indian Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

I had the buffet it was the best quality buffet I've had in a long while. Great atmosphere. Impeccable service . After I stuffed my face at the buffet I then took to the menu to order more dishes to take home . Thanks for lunch Zaika! read more

Zaika Bistro & Bar - Best presentation and quality buffet I've had. - Indian Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

I usually love this place but we booked a dinner over three weeks in advance. They called to ensure we were coming and when we arrived there were three parties going on and no extra staff. We had out of town company and we couldn't even hear them. Our table was next to a lady opening all her gifts. The buffet was over crowded. For events like this it should be closed for a private function. You've lost my business. read more

A bit far out of town but good none the less. However, due to it being on the South side it has ample parking and the space is very big. I believe these are the same owners that opened up Tiffin, which is cool so I'm glad to see that they're expanding. I love the layout of the place and the circular buffet. Everything is laid out very nicely and it is visually appealing! The food is great too. I think they have a very good selection of vegetarian options which is awesome! I think the best part about this place is the service though. We had a very attentive and helpful server who kept our waters filled, made conversation and answered out questions. Definitely the best part! read more

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The Best Indian food/smorg in Edmonton, the staff is awesome and this place is really clean.

My husband and I ordered take out for dinner from Zaika recently. We love the fish curry and the lamb curry dishes. They come with naan bread as well but we always order a garlic naan bread as well because it's so delicious!!! read more

Zaika Bistro & Bar - Garlic naan, fish curry, lamb curry. - Indian Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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Made a reservation for a birthday party and it was a large group. The owner was very accommodating to our requests. Buffet style food is a plus and the quality is amazing. There's also a wide variety to choose from. The decors and vibes are nice, more classy. The tables could use some updating, they're rather small to accommodate four plates for four old, plus drinks. But overall a great place for lunch or dinner. read more

Beautiful atmosphere for a special evening out if You want a sit down restaurant. High quality service from all the team along with food that makes my mouth water just thinking about it. Just off the Anthony Henday on 91st south, it's easily accessible at any time of day. Glenda Goss read more

Exceptional lamb curry. Wait time for food was more than what I was told when I placed my order but the fact that the owner came up to me and apologized and explained the situation shows how much they care for service. Love the Indian food here. read more

Pretty good east indian food! The buffet is affordable around 22 for dinner It is fresh!! Probably one of the better indian spots in the city. You can also order off the menu which i have never done as the buffet is that good. They also have good drinks! They always keep the nan bread loaded! There are 2 sides in the restaurant so im sure having a private party would be easy to arrange! The other side is booths and tables. Modern decor. Waitresses have always been friendly and quick! Modest amount of parking and location is okay for south side edmontonians! read more

Zaika Bistro & Bar - Zaika buffett - Indian Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

My wife and I ordered take-out the other day and the service and experience was exceptional. The person on their telephone was very helpful, as my wife has some allergies. We ordered the somewhat safe options, as we had eaten there before, but only tried their buffet. We ordered the Vegetable Pakoras, Butter Chicken, Aloo Gobi and two orders of Naan Bread. All was very tasty and quantities were substantial. Will be back and highly recommend Zaika Indian Bistro. Also, they put a nice note on one of the packages thanking us for supporting them. read more

I'm so glad to see this area of the city growing. Although I do not live remotely close to Zaika (it takes me 30+ minutes to drive there, actually) I love that there are people making things work in new areas that aren't chain restos! Zaika is owned by a young couple who got their start under the people at India Garden I believe. It's in a new suburb as I mentioned, next to a south asian grocer (owned by the sister of the woman running Zaika) and a few other interesting shops. This is an area growing up quickly! When I first entered Zaika I was worried it would be all style and no substance. This is not the case at all. The food is well flavoured with fresh ingredients. Even their buffet is top notch: no dry, gloppy, recycled foods here. There are old favourites, but also some new dishes that may be new to you, or twists on those old favourites. It is a great place to bring someone who is new to Indian cuisine, or even an old hand who is sure to be surprised. Oh: and they have Newcastle on tap! read more

Zaika Bistro & Bar - Stylish circular buffet - Indian Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

I finally made it back (for only the second time) for Zaika's lunch buffet to celebrate a birthday. There were 6 of us total and all of us, of course, went with the buffet. Price is very reasonable ($14/person) and the menu has something for everyone. BONUS: For those people that are gluten free/can't eat eggs/whatever, you can eat pretty much everything that they offer. Just ask the hostess or one of the waitresses. They were even so nice to make my sister a gluten free/egg free roti! Amazing. Anyways, everything we tried was delicious. I really enjoyed the potato cakes (nice bit of spicyness to it), tandoor chicken (super tender), fish pakoras, curry goat, butter chicken, naan bread (don't get too many as it gets cold quick). There was also an eggplant dish, yellow daal, spicy chickpeas, two types of rice and a soup of the day. If you still need more food, they have a salad and dessert area. Mango pudding was SO good and fruit was a nice way to finish off the meal. Excellent, awesome place for Indian! Forgot to even mention that the place has a sleek, modern décor and the service is great. Always checking on your drinks and removing plates when needed. Definitely worth the drive out. read more

When it comes to atmosphere and looks, Zaika has hit the nail on the head. From the moment I walked in the mood was very relaxed and welcoming. I could instantly tell that there was a lot of thought put into the design of this restaurant and it paid off. It has a very classy, urban design that keeps things simple. Like most Indian restaurants the menu has a better than average butter chicken but I was impressed by the mint chicken. It was something that is not normally found at these types of places. The food is priced fairly and no price on the menu struck me as over the top. The dining area and the lounge are divided by 2 midsized walls and have a buffet table in between them. I specifically enjoyed the lounge. It is the perfect size and allows you to feel comfortable. The staff was very pleasant to deal with and they did their best to make sure everything was perfect. The bartender/owner Shawn is really outgoing and makes you feel at home. Be careful though he can smooth talk you into drinking more than you want! My few concerns are that it is located in a bit of an industrial area but it looks like there are other restaurants and stores going up around it immediately, so it's not that big of a deal. I would also like to see a few finger friendly items in the appetizers (ie. nachos, wings etc.) for people just hanging out. They do have wings on the menu but they need some work. Overall, this is a place that you can go to hang out in the lounge, go for a business meeting or take someone for an intimate evening. read more

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Someone ended up bringing us a staff meal from Zaika. We all received a three pack container of butter chicken, rice, and a chickpea dish with garlic naan. Everything was unbelievable how good it was. I can't wait to dine in at this bistro. We were read more

Parking can get tight in evenings as there are other dining locations in that same area. Came with a group of 20 without reservations before 6pm on a weekend, and we were seated immediately. Modern decor, slightly dim, states to be child friendly, but there wasn't a change table in the washrooms and only a couple of high chairs. We were seated in the bar area that had a long bench which was able to seat lots of kids and my little one didn't need a booster. Women's washroom was very clean & stylish despite being extremely dark inside. Looks like there was supposed to be a TV in the washroom, but it wasn't on. Bar had a few TVs playing sports channels. Buffet is a round table with plenty of food options from paneer, chicken, lamb, fish & vegetarian with dessert and salad bar at the back row. Kitchen constantly kept refilling the food & keeping everything fresh. Food tasted really good, but I'd avoid this place if you're not accustomed to spicy heat as all the kids at our table complained that most of the food was too spicy and only ate plain rice, naan, a bit of salad & dessert. However, kids aged 3 & under eat free, so I don't feel like my money was wasted. Server was attentive, constantly clearing dishes from our table and refilling water glasses. They were also able to assist when requested such as needing extra cutlery or napkins. read more

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This has been a personal fav of mine for years! As an Indian person it is hard to find great Indian food that isn't bland. I recommend their buffet so you can try a bit of everything! read more

Tasteless dishes and poor rubbery meat. I was very excited to try here it had some great reviews. We love an Indian takeaway however we were left very disappointed we eat enough not to be hungry that's about it. read more

After talking food with an East Indian friend, I decided I'd better try Zaika! I was not disapointed! Indulged in their buffet this evening and was very pleased with the quality and selection of dishes. Both the hot and cold fare is of high quality and seemingly never allowed to run low. The place is very nicely done. The staff are quite friendly. This is indeed the best Indian I have had in the city. I will certainly be talking to my friend for further suggestions! read more

Zaika Bistro & Bar - Buffet - Indian Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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I don't have a lot of experience with Indian food, so Zaika was a delight! Their buffet has a variety of foods, both hot and cold. It was great being able to take little samplers and test everything out. I fell in LOVE with the spinach paneer (I think?). It was so yummy and creamy and I wish my stomach was larger and could fit more in. Prices are very reasonable. For an adult buffet, it was only $23/person. Which is cheap compared to some other all you can eat places and you leave Zaika feeling FULL. I'll be back next time I'm down south! read more

Marvelous Indian buffet restaurant. The buffet is well stocked with many tasty items to choose from. There is even a fruit/salad/dessert bar. The food quality is quite good for the $23 price tag (one of the best rates for a good buffet in the city). I always load my plate up and need to head back for the butter chicken.....which I usually regret because I am overfull and their butter chicken is one of the only item menus sort of lacking. I highly recommend the Mango juice! Service is quite variable depending on who is working. I have had stellar service and I have had mediocre service....both when busy and slow. read more

Awesome Food And Service. Lots Of Varieties. Took My Hubby For Fathers Day And Had a Blast Family Outing. Would Definitely Recommend And Visit Again. read more

Awesome lunch buffet, and fairly inexpensive at about $15 per person. The staff are friendly, the atmosphere is great, and the food is delicious. They seem to change up some of the buffet dishes from time to time, but there's always something I really enjoy, and their naan is better than most other Indian restaurants I've been to! They also have really good pudding/custard for dessert! If I had to point out some faults: if you're not sitting in one of the booths, the tables are a bit dark. The washrooms are also a bit dimly lit and odd in general. If you like Indian food, this is definitely a good place to try. read more

Zaika is one of my favourite Indian restaurants in the city. I'm sad that it's so far away from the downtown, but that's about the only thing it has going against it. The interior decor of Zaika is modern and inviting- it has the dark feeling of many Indian restaurants, but the colour scheme, art and glass chandeliers are appealing to the modern audience. Zaika's lunch buffet has yet to disappoint- favourites include the always-fresh soup of the day, butter chicken, potato cakes and of course the garlic naan bread. The dessert buffet is typical of most Indian buffets, but tasty and fresh nonetheless. The service always seems to be be very attentive, with regular water refills and table clearings. The only thing that would make me love Zaika more is for them to open a location closer to the centre of Edmonton! read more

Take Joey's swanky decor mixed in with quality East Indian cuisine and I give you Zaika. From the uber hip and modern art to the lounge-type seating, I would never expect to be going up for my third, fourth plate of buffet food. I expect to be heavily charged for my moderately sized meals (I'm looking at YOU, GURU) but oddly enough, I paid the usually amount for eating at an East Indian Buffet. The tandori chicken was flavorful. Fried fish was your usual affair. Naan and butter chicken was an instant winner for thirds and fourth. Their drink menu is of the lounge-y affair with flirtatious names but the taste lived up to the name. I had the mango lassi which is mango mixed with yogurt drink. Perfect compliment to a medium spicy meal. This has to be my favorite place to eat East Indian food. Mostly because I didn't get bad stomach aches after or the day after which means it is clean. read more

Zaika, you have totally outdone yourself. I'm sorry that it took me so long to write this, but things got a little crazy after Christmas. However, I'm back in love with Zaika again. We had gone during the summer and they really had an off night. My sister spoke to the owner and she apologised for that. So we decided to try again on Christmas Eve for our family dinner - which we normally do every Eve If you haven't been to Zaika, I will note that it's busy even on Christmas Eve! Our service was excellent, we had about 40-50 people there and were very well taken care of. The food was back to the superior level that we were used to eating at Zaika. All fresh, all tasty, and all with a hit of spice to it. We look forward to heading back for more of your epic fish pakora! read more

I LOVE Zaika!!! If you are looking for a great Indian restaurant then look no more! I am so thankful that it is located super conveniently for me, just off 91 street, south of the Anthony Henday. I frequently go in and pick up their 'to go' boxes, where you fill a box from the buffet and take it to go. It is very reasonably priced. The only problem I find with eating in is that I OVERSTUFF myself because the food is so good. Do yourself a favor, try a little of everything... even if you aren't sure what it is - it will be delicious. read more

Had a lovely luncheon buffet for roughly $15, The butter chicken was good, but it was the vegetarian dishes that shone. The mango vegetables were great. The decor is very modern, trendy but still welcoming. read more

Our favorite place in Edmonton for Indian food, it never lets us down. The buffet is amazing - if you are lucky their trademark mango chicken will appear once in a while- and the decor is nice, comfortable yet hip. I can take my kids there and in fact, it's the one place they both ask to eat at more than any other in Edmonton! A true family favorite. Try the mango chicken, it's to die for! read more

I usually have dal mukhni, chicken masala, tandoori chicken, and/or mutter paneer. It's always tasty, and not too greasy. Take-out orders are usually ready on-time, or they say that they're packing just it up and I have to wait a few minutes. Good food, plus they have a sick robot now! read more

They have one of the tasier Indian buffets in Edmonton that I've tried recently. The place is swanky on the outside and the inside, very different then many other Indian restaurants in Edmonton. If you go for the buffet, it's well organized and maintained. Located at the centre of the restaurant, it's organized in a circle, well labelled, with staff constantly cleaning and refilling the buffet station. The dishes are slightly on the spicier side, but are well seasoned with a good flavor otherwise. Be warned almost every sauce is quite creamy and rich tasting, so it fills you up quickly. The only hiccup was while paying the bill. They said they would bring the wireless debit machine over, but returned saying it was out of batteries and we would have to go to the front. When we went to the front, they were utilizing the wireless debit machine which was not out of batteries, as opposed to the wired one attached to the computer. They also tried charging us for 3 adult buffets when we only had 2, even though I presented our bill to them. Then when they finally punched in 2 adult buffets, the 15% service charge they had tacked onto our bill as we were a large group was somehow tripled. Least to say, it took a while to convince them to add the amounts manually to prove that they were charging us too much. So if you go, go for the food and be prepared for some less than desirable service. read more