I was not expecting this restaurant to be as big as it is. The space here is truly massive, and…read morewhile it was mostly empty when we came at around 2:30 - I can picture the hubbub of activity that would be present during peak dinner hours. This does seem to be a highly recommended place to eat Indian food in Surrey. I had the Non-Veg Thali, which isn't on the menu, but the waitress helpfully let us know about. It's very customizable - and I went with garlic naan, rice, two tandoori chicken pieces, lamb vindaloo, and shahi paneer - all in a single plate! Pretty much everything was excellent. I'm not even sure where to start. The garlic naan was fantastic. Soft, buttery, with just a slight hint of garlic and lightly charred on the outside. I could honestly eat this by itself and be satisfied. Garlic naan is a staple of what I order whenever eating Indian food, and this might be the best one I've had. The shahi paneer was also great; tomato-forward, creamy, and the paneer was super soft. The lamb vindaloo was a real standout. It was immensely flavorful - not lacking for spice at all - but you don't just taste capsaicin - you taste all the cumin, cardamom, and garam mixed in with the curry. But the lamb itself is the best part of the curry; it's so tender and juicy. The absolute peak, though, was the tandoori chicken. These were two large dark meat pieces, which were cooked to absolute perfection - retaining so much juice and fat. The skin was a perfect deep orange, seasoned with a ton more spices. It's like eating fried chicken but without the breading, but this was arguably even better. The masala fries were the only thing kind of a miss - as they lacked any masala. The price of the thali was only 23 CAD. That's a pretty insane deal for how much food you get - I was unable to finish everything on my plate despite being very hungry. Honestly two people could share this and be satisfied. When you consider how much sharing and new orders for bread, rice, and curries goes on at your typical Indian restaurant, this is crazy good value. Overall, I would classify this as the best Indian food I've had outside of Asia. 9.5/10

When you first arrive the elephant statues out front and the entry way are very inviting. The staff…read morewere extremely friendly and attentive. We even arrived early for our reservation and were seated immediately. The samosas were crispy and flavorful. The lamb curry was super tender and had a nice spice. The chicken vindaloo and butter chicken were also amazing. We also couldn't get enough of the garlic naan.

I'd read about this new place in the Whidbey Times, and am glad I did because it's extra special…read more I'm a longtime fan of Indian cuisine, but have never had food from the far south, in Kerala (actually, I hadn't heard of Kerala until tonight). Delicious. It's tiny and takeout only, but good things come in small packages, and this is proof. The owner/chef, "Unni," went out of his way to explain the ingredients, history, and culture, while providing tasty samples of everything. He clearly takes pride in what he does, and I'll be coming back a LOT. I don't know if they're there all the time, but his two delightful children were playing while I waited, and once they got over their shyness, they couldn't have been more entertaining. They insisted on pasting stickers on their dad's face, which he wore proudly. Lots of fun. Fortunately for me, Unni serves many meat dishes (beef, pork, chicken) in addition to vegetarian fare, so there's something for everyone. They even offer three kinds of rice! I see some complaints about the food being bland, but that wasn't my experience...quite the opposite. Lots of intriguing spices! Check it out yourself. Oak Harbor needs places like this!

It's take out only so can't say 5 stars but the food is delicious and special. I was camping on the…read moreisland and a little tired of camping food so i went for a vegetarian platter and took it to a park as takeout. As per the descriptions I read of this, the spices are subtle and mild unless you ask for extra heat. Which suites my taste. The vegetarian curry had a variety of vegetables and spices + choice of 3 vegetable dishes. My carrot, broccoli and beet choices were each special subtle and full flavors. Came with a mango yogurt and chutney and a crunchy garnish too. I upgraded my rice to Chamba which has a more interesting flavor and texture and I also ordered Raita extra because I love this tangy veggie-herb yogurt side. It all hit the spot and I would go back again next time I'm in the area. The container has to be handled carefully since two of the dishes were quite soupy but you could also order a sturdier cup in a larger serving. The owner was super friendly and also offered me little tastes of a couple other dishes while I decided. (It was a non busy early afternoon time) These include a couple meat options also available and were very good also. Easy parking, on north end of the town.

Ohhh this place is so good I highly recommend the spring rolls and potato samosa's they are to die…read morefor the potato samosas are kind of spicy, but still very good. Everyone there is so nice and inviting the price is very good. Everything is quite affordable. The inside of the restaurant is kind nice but small there is a couple places

I am surprised this place isn't more highly rated! Food is very affordable and delicious. You can…read moreorder in bulk half-cooked or try a few pieces heated up. There are 2 locations - this location can walk in to order any kind of samosa, while the other location will require preorder 1 day notice for samosas that are not the potato & peas original one. I went here on a Saturday 11am and there was a good amount of people picking up bulk orders, but since we wanted to try the quality of the samosas, we ordered by the piece. Each piece is around 1-2 CAD each which is very good price. We got 1 of each (potato & peas (original), garden mix vegetables, beef, chicken, paneer, and butter chicken). We got a small tamarind chutney sauce for 0.50CAD extra. Total was around 9 CAD which is quite a solid price for a meal for 1 person (snack for 2 people). I liked their potato & peas (original) the most and all their vegetarian options are solid. The meat options are more ground meat so I'm not that big of a fan, but they're still good. It's just the value lies in the vegetarian samosas. Next time I bring a cooler and order in bulk, to enjoy at the comfort of my home for multiple meals!

We had dinner at Namaste while we were in Bellingham. We walked in and were seated immediately…read more We got Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Chettinad, Saag Paneer, and Garlic Naan. Tandoori Chicken and Garlic Naan were good, we loved the Saag Paneer, it was the best item we had. Chicken Chettinad was okay, didn't taste like Chicken Chettinad that we know.

Lovely place. Such friendly and attentive server. So kind. And the food....wow. Best malai…read morekofta I've ever had. On the spicy side, so err on the milder when ordering. Chai was delicious as well. Highly recommend!

This was one of the best meals we've had on our vacation! So good that we plan to return again…read morebefore we leave. The service was very helpful and friendly. We were looking for recommendations and she listened to what we liked and suggested two entrees that knocked our socks off! We had the Vindaloo (veggie) and Paneer Tikka Masala! They were delicious...lick the bowl delicious! I loved the added veggies in the Tikka Masala and the paneer had a lovely texture. The naan and rice were also perfection. The restaurant was spacious and clean and had a friendly atmosphere. Definitely check it out, you won't regret it!

Just had dinner here with my family and loved it! We are an Indian family visiting from California…read moreand this place was very authentic. Service was also great, we got the butter chicken, garlic naan and padi chaat. Definitely recommend!

Beautiful restaurant. Best butter chicken I've ever had! I have dined in and the experience was…read moreabsolutely incredible! They have very good service to add to the delicious meal! I am here getting an order to go. They have a beautiful place to relax while waiting and the music is calming. I can't say enough about this lovely restaurant!

The sweet young family that owns and operates this place has a done an amazing job. The chef…read moreclearly has his heart and soul in cooking and says he learned most of his art from his grandmother. This punjabi food is fresh, flavorful and the flavors nicely balanced. The garlic naan is the best we recall ever having. The lamb korma and aloo gobbi were excellent, and the fish pakora was really nice and just lightly battered unlike the over battered pakora that we usually encounter elsewhere. We will definitely be back whenever we are in the area. This place is a gem!

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.

Fantastic food and service. Wonderful flavors. My time here and I would definitely come back.read more