I'm so glad I found this adorable little place…read more I love good Indian food. Unfortunately, there are many average Indian joints but very very few really good ones. This place is one of those. First of, I love the atmosphere and energy inside. It's perfect for date night or an evening out with close friends. tastefully decorated, warm ambiance and cozy layout with rocking Feng Shui going on. Nice. Careful, it you get a window seat you might not wanna leave. The Veggie Pakoras were splendid. So much flavour, crispy in all the right places and flaky in the centre. Truly what Pakoras are known for...A must piece in an Indian dish. The Butter Chicken. Very simple. Once I finished the perfectly cooked chicken, I took the sauce home. Yes, that's how good it was. I couldn't waste it. The same with the Lamb Hyderabadi. The lamb chunks actually tasted like lamb.....awesome. That famous lamb taste lingering on your palate until you chase it down with their yummy mint yogurt. Service? First Class. Honestly, I'm really looking forward to going back for dinner. Actually excited to try the rest of their fantastic menu. Swad. A Gold Star For You.

Swad Indian Kitchen has been a gem in the West Vancouver (Ambleside) neighbourhood since 2015…read more It's easy to see why! This spot is perfect for any celebration with friends or family. The decor is warm, elegant, and welcoming (upscale but never pretentious). You instantly feel cozy the moment you walk in. Swad specializes in North Indian cuisine, known for its rich, creamy flavours and aromatic spices. It was truly an unforgettable dining experience. What we tried: * Chicken Lollipops * Prawn Coconut Curry * Lamb Methi * Veg Pulao * Butter Naan * Gulab Jamun * Mango Lassi * Indian Cosmopolitan Every dish was delicious, but the Prawn Coconut Curry was the standout -- creamy, flavourful, and perfectly balanced for those who enjoy a mild curry. Good food, great atmosphere, and warm hospitality! If you ever find yourself on the North Shore craving Indian food, Swad Indian Kitchen is a must-try! Food: 5/5 Must Try! Service: 5/5 Kids: A-OK for kids. (There are non-spicy foods available.) Presentation: 3/5 Parking: Free street parking is available in the area. Tips: * 20% off on Customer Appreciation Nights (Monday & Tuesday). * Wine discounts on Wednesday night. * Private dining available for meetings or events * Ocean-view patio open during summer Would I Return: Yes

This is actually one of the best Indian restaurants I've tried so far in vancouver. First of all…read morethe ambiance is vibey and classy, there's lots of nice window seating and pretty decor. The staff are so incredibly friendly and attentive and made some great recommendations. My all time favorite dish was the Malabar fish curry, the coconut base really hit the spot for me. The motichoor cheesecake also 10/10, the most unique and delicious cheesecake I've had in a while, layered with crumbly bits and pistachio. They're participating in dine out vancouver with a $35 3 course menu, one of the more affordable dinner options with quality well portioned dishes, great options, and upscale vibes. Also they have beautiful 2oz cocktails starting at $8 and mostly in the $10 range.

Went for lunch, I asked for the lunch menu but the paneer burger was sold out. I ordered the veg…read morethali and we shared the bindi for the table. It was delicious but it was very oily! The paneer in the thali was also very good. The chola was pretty good. The decor is more casual with booths. I know they've been in the neighborhood for a very long time. I have been for lunch before and ordered take away in the past. It was good and glad they're still open but was surprised they were empty at lunchtime.

My friend and I had a nice experience visiting Naan Club. We had been to other restaurants in the…read morecomplex and noticed it the last time so thought to try it for dinner. We were craving baingan bharta (eggplant) and ended up enjoying other dishes as well! Currently they had a summer special where if you ordered two of their featured drinks you also got free order of veggie pakora. The pakora was good but could use more seasoning. We ordered mocktails and they were refreshing. The standout of all the dishes though was the lamb biryani!!! sometimes I don't like ordering biryani with any protein because mostly the meat comes out over done or dry - this was definitely not the case. The lamb pieces were perfect and tender - they really elevated the dish and our meal. Butter chicken had a good flavour. Naan was a must and was very fluffy. We opted for mild spice for all dishes but I would love to return to try the medium spice. Between the two of us - we were full and had takeout containers for two other meals. The to go bag is nice quality material. Staff were courteous enough only feedback was that service felt rushed near the end. The restaurant interior was bright and spacious but the music felt a bit loud. Aman the manager was kind and I look forward to exploring more of the menu next time.

Excellent food and fanastic service. Will come here again!!!…read more Highly recommend the gazar halwa for desser.

I came on a Sunday night, and the restaurant was empty. There is a section of vegan and gluten-free…read moredishes on their menu. Some dishes had the mention "chef's specialties," which I ordered: Aloo Baingan: potatoes and baby eggplant sautéed with ginger, garlic, onion, tomatoes & spices. You choose your level of spiciness. It comes with basmati rice and bread. For gluten-free, they have the Makki ki roti, made with corn. Mango Chutney is a sweet mango jam. Good for soothing the palate when the dish is spicy. The prices are lower than those at some other restaurants. I appreciate it when they have vegan dishes.

Honestly, I came here just for takeaway... which on its own was delicious, flavorful and darn…read moreyummy... what made me sad was seeing the place empty when I came in for pickup. It's great food, and the person who helped me, spoke to me in the kindest way. Legit place... so the food... I got Butter Chicken, and a Korma, packed with a container of rice. Honestly, it's solid good tasting food. It's not a Michelin restaurant, but honestly, you sometimes just want something delicious and non-pretentious, that this place delivers that. There are so many restaurants in Vancouver that deliver, and at the end of the day, this checks the boxes in so many ways (at least our takeaway did) that when I come back into town again, it's on the list for a family dinner.

Lovely time, clean bathroom and very reasonable prices. Friendly staff and though it was quiet,…read morethere were a couple of pickups for food delivery while we were there. Had the lamb coconut curry (which was good but I'd choose something else next time) and my vegan friend had a veggie wrap which she enjoyed immensely. So that was nice validation for choosing a great restaurant on my part too.

Some of the best Indian food my partner and I have ever had. Their dinner special is a great deal…read moreas well. It's now a weekly staple whenever we're in Vancouver.

If you went here under the old ownership, you need to go back to see the changes. Service is…read morebetter, menu is smaller but portions are bigger, and there is more protein per dish. We went for dinner and were expecting just a name change and perhaps a menu refresh but we were pleasantly surprised. We had lamb vindaloo, palak paneer, and Rahra chicken, which we'd not had before. There was more lamb and paneer than I would have expected, and the rahra dish had both chicken thigh pieces and minced chicken in it. They were also good about no cilantro, which I always ask for but have 70-30 odds of it still appearing. We actually had so much with 3 dishes, we had to take it home, which NEVER happens at a normal Indian place. Service was lovely. It was a great experience and I would definitely go back.

Good food and good service. Liked their naan and everything i had. Worth the try. Kudosread more

If we could give a six star rating for their prix-fix Lila's feast, we would…read more All the flavors were intense and specific, unlike some Indian restaurants where dishes start to taste the same. Good presentation. Timely and friendly service. Only suggestion would be softer naan.

This restaurant is vegetarian and pescatarian. Food is amazing with really nice spice, very intense…read moreflavour. We had the prawns that comes with vegetables in a curry sauce as appetizer. The vegetable fritter and Ling cod in Coconut curry as main dishes, that comes with spiced rice. The main dishes are the highlights. The Ling Cod is very tender, with really creamy spiced coconut curry! We have to get one more bowl of rice to scoop up all the sauce. The two main and one app is very filling for two people. We even had some left over to bring home. Arrived on a late Saturday night with no line. Food comes on pretty quickly! Great service and ambiance!

We are picky, the entire family enjoyed every one of the dishes especially the lamb! The chef is…read morea magician with all things lamb. This is a MUST try restaurant! Delicious

We ordered the below items for catering…read more Tandoori Prawns The Chana Masala Vegetable Coconut (GF, DF) Assorted garden-fresh vegetables in creamy caramelized yellow coconut curry Gobi Aloo (Ve, GF) Saag Paneer (V, GF)   Butter Chicken (GF)   Chicken Tikka Masala (GF) Classic and garlic Naan  Steamed Basmati Rice I found that even though we ordered mild for all of the curries, some of the dishes were a touch too spicy for me. Also, I felt that their curries were a little too saucy to the filling ratio. The tandoori prawns were nice and tender. The chana masala really surprised me. I had low expectations and really enjoyed it. The Garlic Naan was soo good. It had visible chunks of garlic on it. If you are a garlic lover like me, this is a must have. The saag paneer was also tasty. The gobi aloo was a touch spicy for me. This place is worth checking out. 4.5 stars