Its such a tragedy that I only recently discovered Guru. Went for dinner this evening and they were offering a kind of tasting menu, a bit of a journey through Indian food. Started with a chicken samosa, which had a really great pastry, and the cauliflower which was so good! I would honestly return just for that. Next was a beautiful plate of about 9 different items. Butter chicken (best in the city), beef vindaloo (very good), a lamb dish (not a huge lamb fan, but you could tell it was prepared excellently), a few veggie options, rice, raita, and actually the best garlic naan I've ever had. Hands down Guru is the best Indian restaurant in Edmonton. Amazing food coupled with outstanding service in a really elegant setting. read more

Guru - Appetizer - Indian Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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Best Indian cuisine in the city!!!! Favourite dishes are the fish moilee, classic butter chicken. Cauliflower 65 and coconut naan bread. read more

Finest Indian restaurant in E-town. When you walk thru the doors the aroma of spices lift you to a whole different East Indian world. Beautiful Hindu music playing softly in the background. Our table was situated facing the window to the kitchen where we had a glimpse of the chef and his crew magically preparing our Butter Chicken Samosas. I ordered the garlic chutney and Naan bread. My friend had the chicken shooters. Chef Deependra Singh came out to our table with the biggest smile and we shared our experience of fabulous food him and his crew prepared for us. Thank you Chef we will definitely return for this out of this world fine Indian cuisine. read more

Tonight was my first time visiting Guru and everything was sooo delicious...I enjoyed the chicken shots, butter chicken samosas and butter chicken with steamed rice and butter naan...I'm still full! Excellent service from our waiter who had to put up with 8 of us and everyone seemed to enjoy the suggestions he gave them. I loved the atmosphere as well. A bit on the expensive side but worth every cent. read more

Probably the worst quasi Indian food out there. If anyone thinks this food is good Indian, they don't know Indian. I get that the appeal must cover the masses, but it's just not very Indian. If you like deep fried and sugar, this is a place you should go... read more

I feel like Guru used to be much better in terms of taste and value, but since they changed their menu a bit, it's starting to lose its appeal. Definitely one of the more expensive lunch options (~$20 for a lunch sized meal) in the area. The decor is modern and pretty, and the servers are generally very nice. Today we were a group of 4 and as we sat, we mentioned one of us was in a hurry and could they rush the order for him. The timing of the dishes came out annoyingly sporadically. The starter soups took a while to arrive, immediately followed by the first entrée, the chick pea & kale salad with chicken added. For a kale salad, there was one giant, wilty leaf on top and that was it for kale. The dressing tasted like store bought Italian. Quite a while later, the butter chicken arrived and was just OK. I found the sauce used to be so much more flavourful. This was very light in colour and tasted like it was mostly cream. Beef vindaloo was very disappointing. There was a distinct tartness to the sauce that made it difficult to eat, and for a beef and potato dish, there was one cube of potato. The upcharge to saffron rice wasn't worth it since aside from the colour, the rice had no distinguishing attributes over the white rice. Lamb rogan josh was good, but took forever to arrive. Unfortunately, it was for my colleague who was in a hurry. He originally ordered the chicken burger, but was told it was the menu item that took the longest to prepare, and was recommended a curry. If that was quick, I'm not sure how much longer the burger would have taken. Lastly, we had an order we asked for take out to return to the office. I reminded our server while we were having our soups at the beginning that we'd like that ready when we left. She said it was ready and waiting on the counter for when we were leaving. Why would the kitchen make our take out order before we had our eat-in orders? That didn't make sense to me. Overall, I really want to continue liking Guru since it has been a favourite for our office for so long. It's one of the nicer lunch spots in the area, but while it used to be awesome, it is now just ok, and there are some kitchen timing issues they need to work on. For Indian food in the vicinity, New Asian down the street is cheaper for their lunch buffet and the taste/quality is pretty on par. read more

Guru - Lunch menu - Indian Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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We were excited to try the signature cauliflower dish. Maybe we just got a doughy undercooked batch, but I didn't enjoy it and my dinner companion complained of an upset stomach throughout the evening afterwards. I mentioned to the server that it wasn't that great and his response felt like he thought there must be something wrong with me because everyone else LOVES it. Nothing was offered other than that response. If a manager had come by I was interested to see if it was an improperly prepared dish or actually was supposed to taste like that. The butter chicken samosa was excellent, but our appetite was off by the time we were ready to order a main course. read more

Went here with a large group for a birthday dinner. The staff were great, kept on top of everyone's needs, friendly and great sense of humour:). We ordered 15 or so different options and all of the food was amazing! We will definitely be returning. Thanks Guru staff for making it a lovely evening!! read more

I've been on a real Indian food kick recently so randomly decided we would go for a family meal to Guru mid week. It was quiet and we had a whole section to ourselves which was just perfect with the wee one in tow. We ordered fish pakora and butter chicken samosas to start. They come with a mint dip, a chickpea dip and another one that was quite sweet. My wee girl ate all of the sweet dip so I never got to try it. But the other two were really nice. The fish pakora was light and cooked in a delicate batter and the samosas were FULL of yummy cubed chicken that was the perfect amount of spice. We also ordered a beef vindaloo (which was hilarious to hear a 2 year old say), lamb tikka, saffron rice and a garlic naan. We shared it all. The vindaloo was hot hot hot. But the server had it cooked to the spice level my husband requested, so it was exactly the way he wanted it. The lamb was so tender - it is making my mouth watering thinking about it now. The service was excellent, very attentive and let me taste the wine before pouring. I got the Pino Grigio and it was very nice and crisp after the food. Needless to say, we had loads left over and that fed us all again the next night. Wonderful! read more

Guru - Lamb tikka and beef vindaloo accompanied by saffron rice, garlic naan and a lovely glass of wine. - Indian Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Yum a doodle dum! I have to be totally 100% honest and say that in general, Indian food is not my favorite. BUT...I came here for lunch with my grandma for her birthday, and I really enjoyed it. I even brought my super picky kids and THEY loved it. Upon walking in, it's got a super pretty and modern ambience - great for our table and it also would be super nice for a date. The waitress was quite new but she was still very helpful and friendly. We had allergies at our table and she brought out a special menu that catered to gluten, dairy and egg allergies (and still had a ton of vegetarian and meat dishes), and the chef even came out to chat with us and take a special order. The food was all hands-down delicious. My kids had coconut rice & naan, and took some spoonfuls of korma and Samosa off our plates. We had individual plates (there are shared plates available at dinner time) , but the portions were still huge. Everybody at the table was so full and content afterwards. Great place to try if you love Indian, even better if you're not sure about it! read more

Second time I have tried Guru, both for lunch. First time I had the Beef Vindaloo which was fantastic. This time I had the Coconut Chicken Masala, it was good as well but I preferred the vindaloo. We had the Cauliflower 65 to start, it was really tasty as well. Everything is very fresh and tasty here, probably a bit more than I want to spend on a weekday lunch (but that's what customer expense accounts are for!). read more

Guru - Coconut Chicken Masala with naan bread - Indian Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Great servers & delicious food. Portions seem to have grown slightly smaller, pricing has definitely increased since we first started going -but, understandable due to today's economic times. Cauliflower 65 is to die for! We almost fight over it read more

You heard me! Guru is serious Indian food made with taste, quality and an appreciation for the aesthetics of plating. I came here with a friend. I had a $40 groupon that I had to use up, so why not - I thought. We went with two orders of kababs to start. One was the adraki seekh kabab or in layman's terms a minced beef kabab flavored with ginger. The other was a chicken breast kabab flavored delicately with herbs and garlic. Both were tremendous in taste and created quite an awesome taste explosion in our palates. We went on to get naans and two really delicious curries. One paneer based and one chick peas based (remember we had had quite a bit of meat already). Delicious food, great atmosphere, pricey I suppose, but really meant for the serious diner. Guru is an interesting example of fine fare. Don't expect the food to be cheap. Bill comes to roughly $100 for two people with drinks, but is so worth it! It's the best Indian food I've had in Edmonton. They don't do buffets (thank you LORD) either. I'm tempted to go ahead and say that it's quite authentic too. (I'm invoking the "I'm Indian after all" card) read more

My boss tries Indian food anywhere we travel and he himself is a world traveler. His words " some of the best I've had". And I agree. We liked it so much we were there 2 nights in a row. Both meals were flavorful and special. Lamb curry. Wow! Side of rice, yellow. We recommend this great place for everyone who appreciates a good Indian meal. read more

I love Guru. If you didn't quite catch that, allow me to repeat myself: I love Guru. Chef Deependra Singh serves up the best Indian in town hands down. This man deserves a Nobel Peace Prize for food! You need to come try the Cauliflower 65. I haven't had a single dish here that I wouldn't order again. At one time, I was all over New Asian Village for being the place in town for Indian cuisine. While New Asian Village is still fabulous, Guru takes it to the next level. if Indian food is your thing, I urge you to try them NOW. read more

I tried out this restaurant the other night with my husband. My first time trying Indian food. The experience was great! The staff was friendly and the service was great. We even had the chef come out and talk to us with some suggestions for our next visit on how to pair some of the dishes together. I will definetly be back! read more

Wow! I was just so floored at how good Indian can be with my first trip to Guru. The flavours were amazing and no quality was spared here. I bit into our chicken samosas and they were so full and bursting with spice and tasty chicken. The cilantro and tamarin based chutney that accompanied it was so delicious it could be it's own dish. I've never tasted chutney like that before. Like discovering a new world! The lamb vindaloo was amazing and the kofta curry so creamy with cottage cheese chunks. I wanted to say the equivalent of "viola" in Indian when I ate it! The star of the show though was the coconut naan! It isn't a lie because between that naan are numerous and long strands of coconut. The best naan I've ever had and second place isn't even close. Not cheap at all. Lamb vindaloo is 22$. kofta curry is 18$. Coconut naan is 6$. But this is one of the rare places where I don't complained about prices. These people are artisans! Service great and friendly. Bar none, number one Indian so far in my opinion! read more

I don't even know what to say. Five of us ordered family style and I can't tell you what my favourite dish was because they were all spectacular. The Dal Makhani was possibly the best lentil dish I have ever had. The Tandoori chicken was stunning. And their cocktail creations (with or without booze) were absolutely fantastic! I am definitely going back! read more

The best curry i've ever had. even though my partner asks for her curry 25 out of 10 and it takes me a full carton of milk to get through it. i loved the flavor of the curry with every bite it brought me back for another until i was out of curry ive tried several varieties of curry and loved them all. we had it 4 time in a row as take out before dining in and it was even better having it fresh to table the naan was amazing. worth the 5 star rating and i will recomend guru to anyone looking for a good authentic indian cuisine. read more

The food here is amazing. If you're at all a fan of Indian cuisine, you owe it to yourself to give Guru a try. Their butter chicken is definitely among the best I've had, and the naan bread is pretty good too, although the garlic naan was a bit crunchy for my liking. The service was excellent. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive and didn't make any mistakes with our orders. In addition to his excellent service, a chef and a man who I assume was the manager also asked how our meal was. They clearly feel that the quality of each and every customer's dining experience is of the utmost importance, and it's a very nice touch. Be warned that Guru is a little pricey. I'm normally not one to complain about price if the quality is commensurate with the cost, and it definitely is at Guru, but on the other hand $5 for a dish of rice is a bit offensive. (The entrees don't come with rice or naan, so you have to order those separately, which makes the menu look deceptively cheap when you just glance at it.) If Yelp had half-star ratings I might dock half a star for that, but since it doesn't I'll round up. At any rate, it's a minor complaint; just know what you're getting into and you won't be surprised or disappointed. In summary, Guru is excellent. I would love to go back again, and I think anyone with a taste for Indian food will be pleased by their menu. read more

BEST BUTTER CHICKEN I HAVE EVER HAD. Sorry that sounded so aggressive but it is truly no exaggeration. It was so creamy, and full of flavour. The chicken was tender and the addition of the basmati rice and green onion was just right. Not to mention the best naan bread I've ever had as well! You could tell it was made just minutes before being served, it was so fresh and warm. They have a lunch size or dinner size portion depending on your hunger level and occasion! Great service as well. They do take out too which is awesome. If you are looking for Indian food make Guru your first choice! read more

Guru - delicious butter chicken from Guru! - Indian Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

After driving past and deciding on a whim to try Guru, we were told at the entrance that there would be a half-hour wait. The restaurant was so beautiful and smelled so amazingly tempting, though, that we decided to wait, bellies rumbling in anticipation. It was worth the wait. Guru's menu is brief and offers the basics, which is usually a good indication of an ethnic restaurant's quality - master of the few, rather than amateur of the many. With delicious classics such as Samosas, Chicken Korma, Vindaloo, and Saffron Chicken Tikka, Guru's menu is sure to sate even the most picky of eaters. The restaurant also offers a number of vegetarian options, from Guru Daal (lentils, spices, and cilantro), to Navratan Korma (mixed vegetables cooked in a creamy cashew nut gravy), to Kofta Curry (potato and cottage cheese dumplings cooked in a tomato and yoghurt gravy). We kept it simple and ordered the Mango Chicken and Butter Chicken curries, along with a side order of Garlic Naan Bread. I've had a number of Butter Chicken dishes from around the globe (Canada, Europe, Asia), and this was one of the richest and creamiest versions I've ever tasted. The curry was flavourful and had a delightfully spicy kick to it that many Westernized Indian restaurants neglect in their attempts to appeal to a Western palate. In my opinion, a curry should be at least moderately spicy, and Indian cuisine has such a number of delicious spices that it's a shame when they are ignored altogether. The Mango Chicken was just as rich and tasty, with a sweet rather than a spicy finish. Both curries contained a generous helping of chicken and went extremely well with the Garlic Naan; I usually order rice as well, but these kinds of curries are so rich and filling that less really is more. We were much too full to attempt dessert, despite how delicious the Rabri Gulab Jamun (reduced milk dumplings lightly browned and soaked in sugar syrup) sounded. I'd eat here again in a second. The food was fantastic and surprisingly reasonably-priced, with entrees ranging from $15-24 each - fine Indian cuisine at family restaurant prices. If you're a fan of Indian food, fresh ingredients, and a relaxing, romantic restaurant atmosphere, be sure to try Guru Fine Indian Cuisine in the near future. Your palate will thank you. **TIP: Try the Cauliflower 65 - it's amazing!! read more

Best butter chicken in town! My wife and I went there for our first date, one year anniversary, and again to propose.... Happily it's been perfect every time we have gone. Bit pricy but hey... You get what you pay for. Excellence! read more

I headed to Guru Saturday night for Girls Night Out with a good friend. She had a reservation and by the time I arrived she was seated, and had been for some time, with no water, but menus. As we tend to do we got to talking and didn't notice how the time passed, what we did notice however was that no one came to take our order. It was probably 30 minutes or more before the hostess noticed us and came over to see how we were doing. On telling her that we had been waiting a significant amount of time she jumped right in, taking our order and putting a rush on our food. The Goan Shrimp Curry and the coconut rice I chose was a perfect pairing and something I will have to come back to sample again, this time with my husband. I found it nice that a serving of rice was enough for 2 to share. I left satisfied with my meal, happy with the service, and knowing that I will be back for more. read more

I had been recommended Guru by several people, so I decided to book my office Christmas Party here. It was a big hit, and despite the fact that some of the guests do not have overly exotic palettes, it was appreciated by everybody! Working with Jeet to organize the dinner was a great experience. He set us up in a private room that was very quiet, intimate and comfortable. There were ~11 of us in total. Jeet collaborated with us on the menu, as we did not want to use one of the preset combinations. He was very accommodating. The service was great - it did not take long to get drinks refilled, and the food was very quickly prepared. Our dedicated server was nice, attentive and knowledgeable about the dishes offered on the menu. The food was delicious. Although the appetizers didn't do much for me (I tried the shrimp pakora, and the vegetable fritters), the mains and dessert were excellent. The mutton curry, beef vindaloo, and chicken tikka were especially tasty! They provided several varieties of buttery, flavorful naan to accompany the mains and soak up all of the flavourful sauces. The dessert of gulab jamun served with a sweetened-condensed milk sauce was rich but SO yummy, and its texture was perfect. I was definitely impressed at the quality of the food at Guru, as well as the service. Often, when bringing in a large group, the service and speed for the meal can be compromised, but Guru was prepared, and everything went perfectly. I'll be back to eat here again! read more

For my first time going there, I would say it was quite nice...well the food anyways...portion sizes were quite nice...had the butter chicken wrap and I must say it was very tasty and I was nicely satisfied at the end of it. One thing that wasn't so great was the waitress we had...at the end of it we needed change from a 20$ and she asked us if we either wanted the change back first or how much she should bring us back...we were quite shocked she even asked that... Besides that the staff was quite attentive (probably helped that there was us and 1 other table at the time)...as I think the chef and maybe the manager also came to ask us how our meals were...and one thing that really impressed me...I asked for a straw for my friends son...and the waiter brought it and handed it to me on a napkin...very fine dinning =) I would recommend coming here between 1-3pm for lunch as it wasn't busy at all...great for a quick lunch or a business/working lunch. read more

the food was okay, overpriced for the quality. The service was terrible and they didn't know how to split the bill, and sat and watched as we all did the math splitting it. They told us afterward it was the resteraunt policy to not split the bill, which makes no sense. I would not return, the food was definitely not worth the price or the experience. read more

Came here tonight for the first time mainly because of their vegetarian options. On a Saturday you really need to make reservations or else you have to wait for a long time. I was seated after 20 minutes. The interior is classy, menu isn't cheap. I had their Lentil Stew (can't remember the proper name), and roti bread. The stew was excellent and very tasty, although a tad small portioned for $15/bowl. The roti was ok, mostly an experiment, but I could live without it the next time. I used it mainly to dip into my stew which worked better than eating it on it's own. The server was nice and prompt with everything. I also had a Coconut Kiss martini which was good. My total bill came to $$36 including GSt and tip. I would come here again, but not too often. I am sure there are more vegetarian restaurants in Edmonton that are more reasonable for a meal for one. read more

We were in town for the Cher concert and chose this place based on the locations and Yelp reviews. Was not disappointed !! The meal was soo delicious. Best naan bread I have ever had in my life. The veggie samosas were so rich and the crust was perfectly flakey. We had coconut rice, which was so authentic. We had the Chicken Korma, which was divine. The perfect amount of spice. Plenty big to share for two. I love this place, will be a must whenever I am here visiting. read more

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This low rating is to offset all the high ratings out there, which made me come here. It's average food, but not (in my opinion) worthy of all the accolades and hype. Firstly, I have to say, I think the reason this place does so well is because it is accessible. The interior is very clean with stylish decor, and the waitresses are all attractive white women. Usually, when we go to Indian restaurants, it's usually not that nice, in terms of decor, and there is usually minimal dialogue with the waiting staff because they usually are immigrants. I'm not holding this against them, but perhaps this is why it's rated so highly, because it's more "accessible." With that said, I felt very much that the food wasn't that much better than some Indian hole-in-the-walls I've been to. And when I compare this to Vij's in Vancouver (Vancouver's best Indian restaurant), Guru is definitely laughable because it does not elevate Indian food like Vij's. Here, the food is average, not stellar. I was alarmed at how quickly the food came out, which gives a great hint that it's all sitting in batches (buffet style) being scooped quickly onto plates (Vij's serves their food in individual pans). I had the butter chicken, and it was dry inside. The Nan bread was ok, but expensive ($8), as is the rice (I think around that ball park or more). You have to pay for everything separately. I think the food was comparable to an equally alright restaurant in town that's also a buffet, but so much cheaper, Zaika. read more

A rather nice Indian restaurant located in the west end of Edmonton. The room has a nice ambience, service was great, good delicious. I had the lamb rogan josh, this came with rice, a freshly baked naan and a watermelon and cucumber soup on the side. Great. read more

The food here doesn't taste like every other Indian restaurant. It has a unique flavour. The atmosphere is a bit on the upscale side. I've been a few times. Once when it first opened years ago, and more recently. They've definitely taken the experience up a notch, and it's reflected in the prices, which are a bit on the high side. Overall, I had a good experience. If you're looking for Indian, but not the typical buffet style, this is your place. read more

Delicious Indian restaurant! I love the ambiance of the restaurant. Beautiful decorations and fixtures. Calming music. Great professional service. The food is amazing! The mango lassi is a must have for beverages. Very sweet and delicious! We enjoyed the cauliflower 65 as an appetizer. This makes me like cauliflower! Sweet and a bit spicy with a delicious crunch. I love how they have an open window where you can see the chefs make the naan bread. It's so cool! The naan bread is amazing! Crisp, buttery and flavorful. I had the Chana masala which is one of my favorite Indian dishes. It was amazing. Fresh and delicious. This is a great place for date night or even groups or parties! read more

delicious indian cuisine but it ain't cheap so be prepared to spend some money. It is best to have reservations or you probably won't get a seat. Limited restaurant hours. Order of rices aren't that huge so becareful how you divide it between your party because each dish of rice is a bit pricey so do not order so much just portion it among your party evenly and fairly. And do not eat so fast, savour the taste of the delicious indian cuisine. read more

I wouldn't consider myself an Indian expert, but I'm a delicious food expert and this was awesome!! Best curry I've had since that time in Montreal (Ghandi). And I've tried a lot of curry since then, on the hunt for something that compares. I had the mango curry since I'm more of a sweeter curry fan. I also really liked that it's nicer than your average Indian place so you can go out for a nice meal and still have curry :) I wouldn't have thought to pair my wine with the curry but why not put two great things together? Highly recommended! read more

They have an extensive menu. For people with lactose and gluten health issues they have their separate menu and you can cross reference the food items easily. GF naan bread, masalas, saffron rice were all tasty. Enough for leftovers too. Wonderful flavours. Great location and plenty of parking. read more

I really hoped that I would find some good Indian food when i recently moved here from Toronto; where there were many good choices. Well, i have found a GREAT one here at Guru!!! I have had the pleasure of dining here for both lunch and dinner. As a former sous chef many years ago, I can tell you, you can definitely taste the difference of fresh cooked, quality ingredients, and the passion in which it's prepared. Service was great, food was amazing, and the restaurant is clean. My Picks (so far) Lamb Chicken Kebabs Chicken Lababdar Palak Paneer Chilgoza Try this restaurant, you wont be disappointed. read more

Best butter chicken form Canada all throughout the U. S. A not one bad dish! And let me tell you im a true foodie for the found treasure's we have in Edmonton. Ye, it is true I as well New Asin Village at one time!!! But sorry does not hold a candle to this cheff so hat's off to you cheff for not disappointing just delivering on point read more

Guru has been open since 2009, and I just ate here for the first time?! Shame on me ;) Honestly, the very best Indian food in Edmonton (comparable to many amazing spots in India itself)- I only wish I had tried it sooner. The decor is contemporary. Service is wonderful. They take reservations! Parking leaves something to be desired on a weekend night, but that's only because of how busy the complex is with the other businesses. All of the food is in one word, glorious! The Cauliflower 65 is so good- it even kind of tastes like chicken, but in a really good way; just go try it. The chicken shooters are also very unique- kind of have a Mexican flair to them. The butter chicken is superb, melt in your mouth amazing; my only very tiny complaint is that the portion size is small. If you like paneer, then you should order Guru's palak paneer- so so so good. Can't wait to go back! And if you haven't been yet, make plans to go to Guru tonight! read more

We have had naan at many places, but NONE is this good. Butter chicken is my favorite and after eating it at Guru I am sure no other place will be able to deliver it. The atmosphere is wonderful, service is fantastic. We will definitely be going back there again even though we live on the opposite side of the city! Thank you!! read more