[Culture_Vulture]

Does anybody know of good authentic Indian joints? I see a bunch whenever I drive down Scott Road, but I know very little about the Indian food (and culture as a whole) and me and my buddy are on somewhat of an Indian food craze this month.

Any recommendations?


Thanks :D

[bcrdukes]

I don't know where to start but this is how I feel about Indian food (and their women)

:sweetjesus:

[BrRsn]

Just look at reviews online .. be sure to try a bit of everything, anything thats made in the tandoori oven will be :sweetjesus: ie tandoori fish/chicken etc .. never had anything that could replicate the taste of being cooked in the tandoori oven. Definitely try chicken tikka .. probably the worst indian food for you but the taste is so damn good (butter basted boneless chicken that's almost sweet, served with a tangy sauce hnggghhh).

Only place in surrey that I'm familiar with is Dhaliwal sweets/restaurant
Dhaliwal Sweets, 8430 128 ST, SURREY, BC (http://dhaliwalsweets.foodpages.ca/)


I mostly just posted here because I needed a place to use this awesome gif .. semi appropriate.
http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lkpn9eAjo11qdvraco1_500.gif

[SkinnyPupp]

I don't know where to start but this is how I feel about Indian food (and their women)

:sweetjesus:
Their music is great too, really :megusta:

[m3thods]

I've only tried a few places, but my favorites are:

If you want bang for buck, check out "Gateway Pizza". One's on 76th Ave and 128th St. Other is on Fraser Hwy and 148th St. $13 for regular butter chicken, rice, and 2 naan. Add $9 for some Chicken tikka. Feeds 2 people with potential leftovers for lunch.

For a restaurant- Bombay Beat (formally Bombay Bhel) beside Antons on Hastings. Has that great tandoor oven taste, and if you have an Entertainment Book, the cost is very good. To me the food tastes better than Gateway, but not at the full prices they charge.

Tried Desi (on Denman) as well, pretty good. A bit more pricey, but their fish tikka was soooooooo good.

[Glove]

ah! a fellow brother joining the indian food cult!

for starters you should go to Mehfil,

its right over the patullo bridge on scott road, and its 11 bucks for all you can eat.

its fuckin awsome,

once you get more into it there are a few places in maple ridge that are a little pricey, but shits authentic.

Fuck, now I got myself craving it, im gonna go to Mehfil this saturday

[murd0c]

Taste of Punjab in Surrey is great and living in the Fleetwood area I always to go Five Star Sweets. I'm white tho so I could be wrong on the quality lol

[Vansterdam]

for surrey i usually go to mahek
http://www.mahek.ca/


been meaning to try this taste of punjab

[SoulCrusher]

Hands down the best Indian restaurant in Surrey is Tasty Indian Bistro. Compared to other Indian restaurants, its considered to be high end. Apparently it was designed by the same ppl that are designing Keg restaurants. The food is unbelievable.

Dhoom restaurant is also really good. Im having my wedding and reception catered by them.

Recommended:
Appetizers: tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, fish pakora, shehs kabobs, cheese pakoras

Meat entres: butter chicken, lamb curry, curry chicken
Veg entres: muttar paneer, shahi paneer, mixed veg
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[Jas29]

+1 on tasty, soulcrusher knows what hes talking about

[bcrdukes]

Ok, just off the top of my head and very quickly, my favourites are:

1. Bombay Bhel - Located on East Hastings in Burnaby, beside Anton's. I haven't been there in a while but some blogs say they are closed. If they are, I apologize.

2. Original Tandoori Kitchen - 2 locations: One on Fraser and one on Main (I think that one burned down?) Fraser location is new(er). You won't see it on Google Streetview in case you look for it.

3. Tandoori Kona - South west corner of Cambie & No. 5 Road in Richmond where the Shoppers Drug Mart is. Pro tip - get their take out as their portions are bigger than their dine-in. :D

Enjoy! :neckbeard:

[MindBomber]

Being a vegetarian, I've been a bit intrigued by Indian food for quite a while..

Are there specific Indian restaurants that cater a bit more to vegetarians or is it all the same?

Indian food meet anyone?

[bcrdukes]

Being a vegetarian, I've been a bit intrigued by Indian food for quite a while..

Are there specific Indian restaurants that cater a bit more to vegetarians or is it all the same?

Indian food meet anyone?

In my experience, most, if not all (?) Indian restaurants will cater to vegetarians. Every Indian restaurant I've been to have a section dedicated to vegetarian dishes. Try it out! You may like it! :)

[Glove]

ya all indian places have vegetarian food man, we should definitly do an indian food meet!

[JKam]

I've only tried a few places, but my favorites are:

If you want bang for buck, check out "Gateway Pizza". One's on 76th Ave and 128th St. Other is on Fraser Hwy and 148th St. $13 for regular butter chicken, rice, and 2 naan. Add $9 for some Chicken tikka. Feeds 2 people with potential leftovers for lunch.


Compared to other butter chickens their butter chicken always seems a little sweet to me.

[lowside67]

We (my Indian girlfriend and white old I) go to Bombay Beat (http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/14/180201/restaurant/Vancouver/Burnaby-North/Bombay-Beat-Indian-Cuisine-Burnaby) on Hastings, just a little bit West of Willingdon and it's tasty. I don't know that it's the best ever but it is a solid option for those not wanting to go all the way to Surrey.

Mark

[bcrdukes]

^
Ah, that's it. Looks like Bombay Bhel changed to Bombay Beat. :)

[LiquidTurbo]

Desi Dosa Madras on Scott road.

[van_city23]

definitely going to vouch for tasty indian bistro

[TekDragon]

for surrey i usually go to mahek
MAHEK RESTAURANT & LOUNGE | Main Page (http://www.mahek.ca/)


been meaning to try this taste of punjab

Nothing but good things to say about Mahek. Never had a bad dish there. It's British Indian though, but still delicious.

[Teh Doucher]

i also vouch for tasty indian bistro. but the best is always going to be the stuff i get at home made by mom.. :)

[Culverin]

I'm not indian food expert, but what are your thoughts on Saffron on Kingsway near metro?

[CRS]

I'm not indian food expert, but what are your thoughts on Saffron on Kingsway near metro?

For an all you can eat buffet joint, the lunch menu is pretty good.

[fsy82]

Samosa garden, green lettuce, Chilli pepper house...all on kingsway all really good. In surrey try mahek

[Gnomes]

Their music is great too, really :megusta:

exhibit A?

Tunak Tunak Tun (Best Copy) - YouTube

[Culture_Vulture]

Passed by Mehfil today, decided to drop in.
Excellent meal for $12 dollars!

[Ronin]

+1 for Tandoori Kona in Richmond. Lamb biriyani is my favorite.

[zoo]

Samosa garden and Bombay Beat
Both hands down and both have ET book coupons ;)

[Meowjin]

gonna go to tandoori kona tomorrow.

[BrRsn]

Had an epic meal at Green Lettuce today. Was really, really good and portions were good also. Prices were very fair, and their desserts were awesome. I really liked the deep fried banana w/ Ice cream :sweetjesus:

I had sweet and sour chicken, manchurian chicken, garlic fish, green beans, spring rolls and the Deep friend Banana with ice cream. Was so good, my first time going there. Locations in Surrey and South Van. You guys need to check it out :D I think they call their food 'chinese style indian food' .. its really good.

Next time I go I am definitely trying their lettuce wraps and chow mein (which are amazing from what I hear).

[Glove]

Passed by Mehfil today, decided to drop in.
Excellent meal for $12 dollars!

good man, I went on saturday too,

had 3 plates of that shit, I couldnt even get out of my seat

[GGnoRE]

I also recommend Tandoori Kona. So popular among my coworkers in Richmond.

[hamsup]

for Tandoori Kona.. i heard their portions are HUGE if you get take out.. no wonder not many people dine in .. LOL... but the food is top notch.. love it there.

[Obsideon]

Ok, just off the top of my head and very quickly, my favourites are:

1. Bombay Bhel - Located on East Hastings in Burnaby, beside Anton's. I haven't been there in a while but some blogs say they are closed. If they are, I apologize.

2. Original Tandoori Kitchen - 2 locations: One on Fraser and one on Main (I think that one burned down?) Fraser location is new(er). You won't see it on Google Streetview in case you look for it.

3. Tandoori Kona - South west corner of Cambie & No. 5 Road in Richmond where the Shoppers Drug Mart is. Pro tip - get their take out as their portions are bigger than their dine-in. :D

Enjoy! :neckbeard:

Was gonna post in here to write almost exactly the same thing!
Thank'd ya :alonehappy:

[Culture_Vulture]

good man, I went on saturday too,

had 3 plates of that shit, I couldnt even get out of my seat
me and my friend had a total of 9 plates :lol
my asshole killed me when I got home


I'm stoked to try out Royal Flavours Restaurant & Lounge (King George & 75th) tomorrow--I've been told it's really good :D

[Hardcore]

exhibit A?

Tunak Tunak Tun (Best Copy) - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bAN7Ts0xBo)


Tunak tunak Tun
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[RacePace]

for Tandoori Kona.. i heard their portions are HUGE if you get take out.. no wonder not many people dine in .. LOL... but the food is top notch.. love it there.

If you order take out during lunch though, give them like 30 mins to make it

[BrRsn]

PALKI PASSION Dining Package presented by VANEATS.ca - YouTube


hnggghhh ... probably the nicest indian restaurant I've ever been inside! Apparently they're having some type of promotion on the van eats.ca website but it won't be up till april 11?

[skyxx]

Lol wut? 14 bucks for 7 courses....

[CRS]

PALKI PASSION Dining Package presented by VANEATS.ca - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=762YE5azms0)


hnggghhh ... probably the nicest indian restaurant I've ever been inside! Apparently they're having some type of promotion on the van eats.ca website but it won't be up till april 11?

PM, text, whatsapp me when the package is out.

[-lincolnboi-]

PALKI PASSION Dining Package presented by VANEATS.ca - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=762YE5azms0)




Will pick one up, now to find someone to go with me :alone:

[bcrdukes]

Went to Chutney Villa (http://www.chutneyvilla.com/menu.html) today for dinner (in my hipster neighbourhood of course.) :fullofwin:

Ordered the following dishes:
Nandu Puttu - Tender crab tossed with coconut, roasted spices, and a hint of lime. This dish somehow reminds me of Vietnamese spring roll filling haha! Ask for an extra lime or two if you want that extra zing in this dish.
Fish Pakora - Deep fried fish with ginger, garlic paste and chilli powder. Light, fluffy batter with generous servings of fish. Best fish pakora I've had and not fried in old oil.
Paneer Curry (thali) - Paneer and vegetables cooked in a tamarind based curry sauce. Their paneer is SO light and not overwhelming - by far the best I've had!
Seafood Kothu Rotti - I can't explain this one but this was an awesome dish.
Various chutneys and sauces - Made fresh and I absolutely enjoyed all of them. You get an assortment of 2 savoury and 2 sweet chutneys. I don't remember which ones you get but one was a coconut curry chutney, the other I don't recall. The sweet ones were a tomato and apple chutney. So awesome! Two of our dishes came with other sauces and the yogurt sauce that came with the rotti and curry- the fucking BOMB!


The food was absolutely delicious. I haven't had southern Indian food before and this restaurant stood out. Service was somewhat sparse but expected. The owner is pretty fun and loves to chat about her food and share her stories. All the waitresses here spoke perfect English.

Food - 9/10. Read above. I docked one mark off because I personally felt that they held back on the use of spices. Don't get me wrong. The flavours are there but when they ask you which level of spiciness you want, a mild would be practically nothing. A medium would be mild, and a hot would be a medium and so forth. Why they do this, I don't know. Perhaps to cater to the local clientele? Regardless, I feel that they shouldn't hold back in the future. I was ready to sweat off my dinner and let my tongue dance.

Service - 7/10. Food took a while and they don't really check up on you often enough. I felt that they catered to some personal customers first as opposed to us second-class diners but whatever. Not a deal breaker for me.

Value - 10/10. Each item we ordered, we had to pack close to, if not more than half to go. Dinner was shared between myself and a lady friend.

Highly recommended if you're in the area and feeling adventerous. The parking sucks because it's paid street parking only and/or residential/business only. Typical Main Street scene. Ride your fixie or take the bus instead. Go in with an open mind and don't be afraid to inquire about their food. They are proud of it. Accepts cash, credit, and debit.

[Obsideon]

^ That's the place that's really close to Congee Noodle House right?... I've been meaning to try that place for a while now ... with your extra urging I will make an attempt next week! :)

[Jer3]

for Tandoori Kona.. i heard their portions are HUGE if you get take out.. no wonder not many people dine in .. LOL... but the food is top notch.. love it there.

really? whenever i go there for a lunch its packed out the door. dinners tend to be a bit quieter but usually more than half of the restaurant is full i find.

[bcrdukes]

^ That's the place that's really close to Congee Noodle House right?... I've been meaning to try that place for a while now ... with your extra urging I will make an attempt next week! :)

Yup! It's right on the corner! :)

[tool001]

try mayura for lunch (buffet is better than any other place i've been to in Vancouver, think $14-15). Near boradway/granville
also india bistro, (haven't been thr for a while) bbq/tandoori chicken on sizzling plate was quite good. On Davie,around bute




you might also want to try Dosa, is south indian food. South indian food is primarily based on rice/lentils and coconut. thr's a place on kingsway /fraser i believe

http://njmonthly.com/downloads/4860/download/The_Dosa.jpg


i have yet to taste butter chicken that is remotely authentic in Vancouver/toronto. Most places make it quite sweet :S, also chicken needs to be bbq'ed before its put into butter chicken, not so anywhere here . Anybody knows good place for butter chicken?

[unit]

kingway and knight i think, unless theres another one.

and yeah they're supposed to use tandoori chicken in butter chicken, but they usually just use chicken breast.

[bcrdukes]

House of Dosas is the place you guys are talking about.

[Manic!]

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i have yet to taste butter chicken that is remotely authentic in Vancouver/toronto. Most places make it quite sweet :S, also chicken needs to be bbq'ed before its put into butter chicken, not so anywhere here . Anybody knows good place for butter chicken?

Never heard that before.

You guys should checkout those Indian meat shops they sell marinated Butter and Tandoori chicken for cheap. Awesome on the BBQ.

[tool001]

Never heard that before.

You guys should checkout those Indian meat shops they sell marinated Butter and Tandoori chicken for cheap. Awesome on the BBQ.


manic, u ant brown enuff... jk..

just google authentic butter chicken. chicken needs to be prepared/marinated separately, (tandoori chicken is used most places) bbq'ed or grilled, then in the end mated with butter chicken sauce.

im heading to india next month, will take pics for u :whistle:

[ShadowBun]

whats everyone's pick for in DT?

[tool001]

whats everyone's pick for in DT?

dont go to any of those places on robson,, all freaking crap.

when i use to live in westend. use to go to india bistro on davie.

[Manic!]

manic, u ant brown enuff... jk..

just google authentic butter chicken. chicken needs to be prepared/marinated separately, (tandoori chicken is used most places) bbq'ed or grilled, then in the end mated with butter chicken sauce.

im heading to india next month, will take pics for u :whistle:

When I went to India I was told not to eat meat for health safety reasons.

[tool001]

When I went to India I was told not to eat meat for health safety reasons.

lol. dont think its soo bad, i've been thr 3-4 times. just gotta judge before u eat.

[CRS]

PALKI PASSION Dining Package presented by VANEATS.ca - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=762YE5azms0)


hnggghhh ... probably the nicest indian restaurant I've ever been inside! Apparently they're having some type of promotion on the van eats.ca website but it won't be up till april 11?

DEAL IS BACK ON MOFOS

Palki Passion | VANEATS.ca - Get ur eat on! (http://vaneats.ca/palki-passion/#.T5ApaTJSTgF)

I just bought 2 today. It was reopened this morning and I jumped on it. So for those of you who missed it the first time, get it now!

PALKI PASSION Dining Package presented by VANEATS.ca - YouTube

[Meowjin]

When I went to India I was told not to eat meat for health safety reasons.

the rule with street food is if alot of people are eating there it means its fresh.

[LiquidTurbo]

We should start a restaurant deals thread!

[yameen]

DEAL IS BACK ON MOFOS

Palki Passion | VANEATS.ca - Get ur eat on! (http://vaneats.ca/palki-passion/#.T5ApaTJSTgF)

I just bought 2 today. It was reopened this morning and I jumped on it. So for those of you who missed it the first time, get it now!



is 1 coupon enough for 2 people or should i just use 2 coupons for 2 ppl?

[CRS]

is 1 coupon enough for 2 people or should i just use 2 coupons for 2 ppl?

I have no idea.

I was wondering this earlier this week but I bought two just in case.

I was looking all over the website and it never really said anything.

[GGnoRE]

I bought two tickets for me and my gf. We used them both together on friday. Food was excellent. Service was even more excellent. Would definately visit again. Thanks to CRS for the info!

[AAnthony]

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[CRS]

I bought two tickets for me and my gf. We used them both together on friday. Food was excellent. Service was even more excellent. Would definately visit again. Thanks to CRS for the info!

Nice!

Credits go to dhillon09 on page 2. So if you're going to thank someone's post, thank his!

[-lincolnboi-]

nvm, they still have some up for grabs on their site lol

[Destephicon]

Tasty Indian Bistro is really good. Got good reviews as well. Located around Delta and Scott Road.

[BrRsn]

Just went to dhaliwal on fraser next to breka today ... oh god, food induced coma. Spent about $15 for two people and was so full after. Definitely a good place to check out and very clean :) Food is super cheap if you stay with vegetarian food

[sam0m0]

any good recommendations for vancouver/burnaby area with decent prices?

[mako]

bumping this thread because I'm going to Surrey tonight and looking for a place for dinner - anybody try Planet India?

[EXV603]

I have tried it before. It is pretty good. Another good place to check it is Tasty Bistro on Scott road. Excellent food every time I've been there.

[mako]

Yeah it was pretty good. Tasty Bistro was my second choice. Going to try it next time.

[CRS]

any good recommendations for vancouver/burnaby area with decent prices?

Mezbaan is good.

This is my typical go to place for buffet lunch.

Anyone know any good take-out places other than Tandoori Kona?

Looking for East Van/Burnaby area.

[ApePee2]

Maurya Indian Cuisine (http://www.mauryaindiancuisine.com/)

Chicken Chettinad is to die for!

West broadway past granville but before fir.

[vanle]

Palki Restaurant on 116 15th Street in East North Vancouver, BC is pretty darn good

[Matlock]

+1 for Tasty's Bistro

I like
-Chicken Rara
-Chili Chicken

[JDMTrueLove]

I work for a surrey taxi company, I will tell you the highest quality place to get indian food (im white lol) but it's the BEST food.

Moughal Gardens -> Turn left off of 128 into a plaza of chained buisnesses.

12827 76 Avenue Surrey, BC V3W 2V3
(604) 596-0462

[Doubl3_H]

I work for a surrey taxi company, I will tell you the highest quality place to get indian food (im white lol) but it's the BEST food.

Moughal Gardens -> Turn left off of 128 into a plaza of chained buisnesses.

12827 76 Avenue Surrey, BC V3W 2V3
(604) 596-0462

Recommended by an Indian friend of mine

ordered 2 butter chicken with naan = $20 taxes in

[-lincolnboi-]

I work for a surrey taxi company, I will tell you the highest quality place to get indian food (im white lol) but it's the BEST food.

Moughal Gardens -> Turn left off of 128 into a plaza of chained buisnesses.

12827 76 Avenue Surrey, BC V3W 2V3
(604) 596-0462

I go there whenever I want butter chicken. SOOO good!:sweetjesus:

[CRS]

This thread is the only reason why I would want to live in Surrey.

*edit

Anyone been to Curry Zone on Hastings between Nanaimo and Renfrew? I think it's somewhere near Slocan but on Hastings on the North side.

The rating on UrbanSpoon is pretty good so far but it's really too early to tell.

[BoS_DC2]

Old thread but I'm going to try out Palki tomorrow :woot2:

[civiccer]

Okay.... best samosas I've ever had... are at Pak Punjab 12811 96ave Surrey... 50 cents each... seriously amazing.

Really great indian food at GM Restaurant in Maple Ridge. 20726 Lougheed Hwy.

I've been to many indian restaurants in the lower mainland, including what used to be Bombay Bhel, and for around here, and not homemade, nothing holds a candle to GM Restaurant. But the trip to Pak Punjab is definitely worth the drive for great samosas.

[civiccer]

And to be perfectly honest, you can get pretty good food (hugely depending on what location) at some of the temples around here for very little cost.

[meowjinboo]

And to be perfectly honest, you can get pretty good food (hugely depending on what location) at some of the temples around here for very little cost.

By donation yes.

[civiccer]

By donation yes.

yes I mean by donation.

[asahai69]

No, you can eat there for free

[civiccer]

from what I understand it's disrespectful to eat the food without making a donation

[Manic!]

from what I understand it's disrespectful to eat the food without making a donation

No it's not.

[OTG-ZR2]

Went to Indian Bistro on Davie few weeks ago, showed up close to closing time of lunch buffet...

It was OK, not spicy enough. I would try again though.

[ShanghaiKid]

went to Palkin's on commercial today with the lady.

Got the sampler, butter chicken, and the tandoori chicken.

All the food was exceptional, service was good, ambience was nice. Definitely going again in the near future.

[civiccer]

No it's not.

I was under the impression that at the Seikh Temples, you had to pay a donation of whatever you like, and then out of respect, sit on the main floor for a minute or two and eat the glob of stuff (I can't remember what it's called) and then you can go downstairs to eat..... I haven't been in years, but is that not what you have to do?
Can you just go straight downstairs for the food?

[civiccer]

Also looking for a place that has great veggie pakoras....still haven't found any!

[subordinate]

Hmmm Pakoras, I've only tried a couple but they were decent. I have no base sample to tell you if these Pakoras are awesome or not but you can try and tell me.

the place is just past breka bakery on Fraser and 49th. It's called, new novelty sweets? I believe, and before 50th. The samosas are good for 50cents.

[meowjinboo]

No, you can eat there for free

Well yeah, but why would you? I know some people legitimately can't afford it, but I know way too many people abuse shit because it's free.

I know you're brown, just the way im raised can't accept a free meal unless im desprate.

[asahai69]

im just saying its not required

[CRS]

Also looking for a place that has great veggie pakoras....still haven't found any!

Fraser and 41st.

Right next to the church's on fraser street it a place that has a yellow awning. 50 cent veggie samosas made to order.

[civiccer]

I'll have to try it out.... thanks!!!

Fraser and 41st.

Right next to the church's on fraser street it a place that has a yellow awning. 50 cent veggie samosas made to order.

[The Dude]

+1 for Kona at 5 & Cambie, been going there for years. Also like Ashoka in Langley, on Fraser in the 1 way section, across from the Mexican restaurants. Never had a bad meal there.