Our meal and entire dining experience was tasty and exceeded expectations! The restaurant was clean and welcoming and played lovely music, creating a nice ambience. The staff were kind and helpful. And the food...oh my goodness the food was amazing! We shared the samosa chaat, which was bursting with flavor! We also shared the shahi paneer which I definitely recommend. If we weren't just passing through town, we would likely be here again tomorrow. read more

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Amazing service, the food is maticulously slow cooked. I was able to try out Krsma from a Yelp Elite event. Out of the three dishes my favourite was the different Naan's they served. The interior was clean, and I was able to try out Indian beer as well. It's definitely worth the visit. read more

Krsma - Naan, butter chicken, dal nJgani, veg Manchurian and choemein veg - Indian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Super popular spot for takeout and solid Indian food. The staff are attentive and happy to provide recommendations and their menu is pretty extensive so there's options for everyone. I really enjoyed the Chicken Biryani which had a good kick with medium spice. Definitely give their Butter Chicken a try if you are into a sweeter curry base even though it is on the runnier side. My favorite was their naan breads which were nice and thin and not thick and too chewy. You can make reservations online and parking is on the street but there are a decent number of spots in the residential area side streets. There's a decent number of tables but there's few people who dine in. read more

Krsma - CHICKEN BIRYANI - Indian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Food is always 10/10. One of my favourite restaurants in Vancouver. Family run so the service & staff is also always 10/10. Authentic, every dish packed with flavour and great ambience! read more

Krsma - Dahi Sev Puri - Indian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The food is always delicious, service is amazing!. The yelp event I attended was a lot of fun too!

A co-worker recently asked if I'd heard about Krsma Restaurant on Victoria Drive, knowing how fond I am of Indian cuisine. Since I rarely venture out to East Vancouver -- being comfortably based in the downtown core -- this piqued my curiosity. Out of sheer impulse, we decided to check it out that very afternoon. My friend made a reservation for two, though, as we found out later, it really wasn't necessary. Krsma is located on the west side of Victoria Drive at 36th Avenue, nestled among a variety of eateries offering diverse flavours. Not sure about guest parking availability (and probably none), my friend simply parked on a nearby side street. We arrived on time, and the dining room was quiet -- no more than five customers at two tables -- with just one waitress on duty. Normally, a well-trained server could handle that, but it quickly became clear that professionalism wasn't her strength. Despite many empty tables, we were placed at a tiny corner table, hardly suitable for two adults. This isn't a fine dining establishment with rigid section assignments -- there was no reason not to seat us more comfortably. We mentioned it was our first visit, but the waitress didn't seem to care. She left us with the food and drink menus, expressionless. Their Butter Chicken is proudly advertised on the back of their company vehicle, so my friend went with that. I chose the Chicken Tikka Masala. The waitress asked if we wanted rice or naan, and we requested two servings of rice and one garlic naan. The food took more than 30 minutes to arrive -- a bit long, but understandable due to a couple of takeout orders. During the wait, we witnessed a customer complaining to the manager. To his credit, the manager handled it well -- bringing over some mukhwas (digestive seeds) and promising to waive an item on the bill. That showed a good level of customer service on his part. When the food finally arrived, our small 20" x 20" table was overflowing: two dinner plates, two water glasses, cutlery on paper napkins, two bowls of chicken, two bowls of rice, and the naan basket -- no elbow room whatsoever. I'm 6' tall with broad shoulders, and I had to sit angled the whole time due to the lack of legroom. My friend, who doesn't eat Indian food often, asked the waitress which dish was which. Her response? She pointed and said, "Butter Chicken always has cream in it." The tone implied, "How dumb, do you not know that?" I caught my friend rolling his eyes. **The food itself?** Flavourful and authentic. Both dishes were medium spicy, and overall well-prepared. The basmati rice was plain -- nothing special. In hindsight, I should've chosen a flavoured option like coconut or saffron rice. The Butter Chicken sauce was a bit runny; my Tikka Masala had a thicker, richer sauce. The garlic naan was tasty but disappointingly small, especially for $4.95 a piece. A single bowl of plain rice also felt overpriced. While chicken entrees were on the pricier side, I get it -- that's just the cost of dining out these days. **A small anecdote:** My friend noticed a sticker offering "Free Dessert" via QR code. He asked the waitress, who said we had to scan it and leave a review to get a Gulab Jamun on our NEXT visit. We just smiled. A party of four had just arrived, and the adjacent table hadn't been cleaned. The manager once again stepped in to help while the waitress was off somewhere. One customer asked about the jars of spices on display and whether they were actually used in the kitchen. The manager answered honestly -- "No, they're just for decoration." (At least he's honest -- I chuckled.) **Final Thoughts:** Our first visit was underwhelming. The food was decent, but the service left much to be desired. Seating was cramped, prices were high for that side of town, and even with a reservation on a quiet weekday afternoon, we weren't made to feel welcome. A complimentary dessert for first-time guests would've made a lasting impression -- how much could a piece of Gulab Jamun really cost? Contrast that with a well-known Western chain that offers a free ice cream pie (12$ value) and even sings "Happy Birthday" -- no ID needed and now that's customer experience. By the way, three larger tables were still empty when we left -- so the choice of cramped setup felt unnecessary. As always, I paid cash to help the business save on card fees and left a decent tip. But for me, this was a one-and-done experience. **Final Rating:** * **Food:** (3.5/5) * **Service:** (2/5) read more

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Looks like Old Hanoi Quarter has now been replaced by this Indian restaurant. I assume the name is pronounced "Charisma". Parking is available on Victoria, as well as the side streets. The inside looks a bit like a tropical hut. Not sure if authentic, but oh well. Bollywood style custom posters on the wall. Staff are friendly. I think it's a mom and pop, as well as a chef. Pricing is reasonable. Garlic butter naan - can't go wrong. Tastes exactly as it sounds. Lacha parantha - buttered flatbread. Nice and greasy. Beautiful. Chicken 65 - nowhere near as spicy as I was expecting, compared to other places. This one is more sweet. Something to keep in mind. Samosas - 3 per serving. Decent filling. The order was undercooked (frozen in the middle), but I ate them anyways. Buddy and I mentioned to the owner, and he gave us a discount, which was nice of him. Hopefully they cook them longer next time. Otherwise, no problems with the dish. Lamb bhuna - tasty. Decent amount of meat. Butter chicken - also tasty. Nice amount of heat when we asked for "hot". The entree portions are reasonable sized (some places use snack sized pots). While paying our bill, the owner also gave out some fennel seeds and rock sugar as a dessert, served in 2 large bowls. Pretty nice and refreshing after the meal. Definitely a good choice if one is in the area. Recommended. read more

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Tried out this place today with my parents. We came in late Friday and just missed their lunch specials (darn!) so we only opted for a few things. We ordered the samosa chaat, eggplant and potatoes curry and garlic naan. The samosa chaat was comparable to other restaurants but let me tell you their garlic naan was so good! Fresh, hot and flavourful. Their curry was also very good! Wish it was a little bit saucier but the eggplants were great! Decor wise - I really liked the painting on their wall. The area looked clean and organized and I just wish the tables were a bit bigger. The server came by to check in with us on the food a couple times and he was very polite and I thought it was very nice of him to do so. Even though we had an issue with our bill (PST was charged incorrectly for some reason), he addressed the issue straight away and thanked us for identifying it. We are glad to have discovered this Indo Chinese place in the neighborhood! read more

Krsma - Indian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Very solid Indian food with a clearly labeled vegan subsection of the menu. I did an online takeout order of 3 dishes plus breads, and it was ready in about 15-20 minutes. We got: -Gobhi Aloo -- very solid version of the dish, with soft, creamy potatoes and well-cooked cauliflower that still has some texture. -Vegetable Jalfrezi -- full of different veggies, cooked with a spicy, tangy, tomatoey masala sauce. Excellent. -Chana Masala -- similar to the jalfrezi but with chickpeas and plenty of tomato/masala sauce; it was even a touch on the smoky side, which was nice. You select the spiciness level for each dish. We did the Gobhi Aloo medium and the other two hot. Don't order hot unless you can handle it -- they definitely deliver on the spice, which we appreciated! Each dish was $14.95 plus tax and substantially portioned. On several days during the week, they also have buy-one-get-one deals on select dishes -- not sure how long that'll last, but that's a nice deal. The man who greeted me on arrival for pick-up was extremely friendly and professional. Good spot. Recommended. read more

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[2024-April-05 Update] Their Monday -Thursday 15% discount is no longer. Still, the food is well worth the money. read more

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I have raved about the food before, the butter chicken, the naan. But recently I had the best fish vindaloo I've ever had. Love this restaurant and everything they prepare. read more

Everything about this place is really great! I love the food and the service was really great! Will surely visit again. read more

Krsma - Indian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Great food great service, they give you big portions so keep that in mind when ordering! Also they like to give complimentary add ons which I thought was very kind of them. Definitely gonna keep coming back read more

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Delicious! Highly recommend... go try it for yourself! Ordered chicken Korma, lamb masala garlic naan it was excellent. Pricing was good even had a discount on for reviews and the owner - staff were very friendly, accommodating and appreciative read more

Went here today with my friend, we experienced very heart warming service. Also the food is superb in taste and awesome in presenting. The ambiance is so aesthetic amd cozy. Would definitely coming back soon and recommended to all read more

Krsma - Indian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Was super impressed with this new addition to the Victoria drive area. Delicious flavours, generous portions, great service, nice ambiance and the music was perfect. I had an amazing dinner there and can't wait to go back. The gulab jamin was surreal! read more

These guys are my new neighbours and the food was amazing!! authentic Indian cooking is a welcome addition to our community! we enjoyed the Onion Bhajia, paneer pakora and Railway Goat! the service was amazing and the location is cozy. Great for date night or family dinner! check out Victoria Drives newest addition!! read more