Stopped in here the last two times I was in Calgary. The staff are so pleasant and nice. The food is amazing! I can't say enough about their curries. I enjoyed the vindaloo, the korna, and the tika masala. Generous portions. Quaint little dining room located in a strip mall. This place is on my must visit list every time I'm in the city. read more

We found this spicy little haven during their last hour open on a Sunday. By closing time, they had filled up again. Here's why. Mains - 5/5 We each got a Quarma. Mine Lamb and savory. Hers, veggie and sweet (coconut milk). They were both positively decadent. The sauces were rich and smooth, without a hint of the oil breaking. Lamb was tender and succulent, her veggies were a step past al dente, which is fine. Sides - 4/5 We were surprised to see options of rice or naan to attend the dish, so yea each opted for one. The rice was well cooked, sprinkled with saffron and some roasted caraway seeds. The naan was fine, though probably had some excess oils on it making it a notable greasier experience that I think I am used to. Still, delicious way to finish up the sauce. This is a great place we feel luck to have found on a trip and we surely would love to find work in Calgary if only to frequent this place for lunch and their great combos. I don't know if I'd travel the whole 1200 miles just to eat here again, but I would consider it. read more

Little Spice - The quarma (with the nuts and savory approach). It was decadent. - Pakistani Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Found this gem in the strip mall on the corner of Macleod Trail and 94th Ave SE after buying some books from the Chapters nearby. It was around lunch time, so we decided to try the $8.99 lunch special which came with butter chicken, naan, rice, samosa, veggies, and a veggie ball(I totally forgot the name of it, but it was good!). Such a deal for so much food and it all tasted great! I love that their butter chicken was not overly sweet and it had a bit of a kick to it. I am already getting hungry thinking about it. The dining area is clean and the service is great. Ambiance is okay, as it feels a bit more like a cafeteria setting more than a restaurant. Would definitely come back for to order their lunch special again or maybe try the rest of their menu when we're around that area. read more

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We tried a few good restaurants of Indian/Pakistani food in the city. I was curious to try this one out with my significant other, because he is a huge fan of this cuisine - as am I. This place is not ambitious, simple decor and one would not expect food of this quality. The Butter Chicken and Tikka Masala were very tasty. The Naan bread is also very good, freshly made. My husband liked the Kebab - for me it was too spicy. We repeated the following day to try the lunch special ( 11 - 3 ) for 8.99. Very good and plentiful. The tray had rice, veggie dish, butter chicken, Naan bread and pakoras ( they were great). The service is OK, the servers came a few times to ask if we needed anything. I like the fact they give customers a carafe with water for free. Got to love that. read more

Little Spice - Lunch special (11-3) 8.99, extra Naan bread and Butter Chicken ( we were very full after all this). - Pakistani Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Best Palak Paneer ever! Always hot and perfect. Tasty rice. Good service. Lots of options and fair prices.

Says they deliver everywhere in Calgary but would not deliver our order. Didn't even give call to tell us that, just waited for us to call after we assumed the food was on the way. read more

Was in the area and saw this place pop up in the nearby on Yelp so gave it a try. Located in a strip mall across from the Chapters, there is ample parking in front of the restaurant. I was confused by the exterior and almost thought it was take out and delivery only, but there are multiple chairs and tables inside if you wish to stay. There were only one table other than us, but the kitchen seemed extremely busy regardless, so I assume most people visit this place for take out and delivery. We were famished so we got one rice dish, garlic nan, and two curry dishes. We were worried it wouldn't be enough, but curry always seems to fill me more than I expect. I was sad that they didn't have anything similar to a coconut rice dish here so I opted for the egg rice which was basically a egg scrambled in rice. Surprisingly really good with curry! I also got the mango lassi and really enjoyed it. It was good but I wish it was served colder. Our bill was only 35$ (inc. tip) which was not bad at all for the amount of food we got (plus a drink!). Usually for the amount of food we got, at other places we easily pay over 50$. If you live in the area and they deliver, I would definitely give this place a try. Can't comment on the service for delivery but when we dined in, they were very pleasant. I took a star off because of my lukewarm lassi and the food did take a while to come out but I hope that's an indication that everything is prepared somewhat fresh. read more

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We have gone a couple of times now and have been impressed. Their portions are generous - two dishes and an order of rice and naan is good for two meals for two people. We tried the vegetable pakora which were really tasty and not at all greasy. I love them when it comes with a tamarind sauce but they provided some type of yogurt sauce instead. We have also tried their tikka masala and their qorma. We requested the medium spiciness and the second time we got our tikka masala it was probably spiced medium for a native of Pakistan, not Canada. It was nothing that we couldn't handle but it could be a problem for someone that can't deal with the heat. I love their plain naan. Absolutely delicious! If I ever need to carb load I will park myself in Little Spice and start chowing down on the stuff. The ambiance is nothing to write home about, I suspect that a large amount of their business is take-out. They have a freezer full of ready meals that one can purchase as well. This is now our Indian food of choice in Calgary. read more

That lunch special doe. Between 11am-3pm, $8.99 will get you biryani rice, some chickpea curry, some chicken curry, a veggie samosa, two pakoras, some naan, accompanying sauces, and many w0ws. The food is excellent - not a single dish or side that was not worth glutting yourself over, with very tender meats and a great homemade yumminess. Also got the chicken afghan tikki, which was also well-seasoned and well-made, but a bit less of a crazy deal ($8 for maybe 9 solid chunks of meat). Sweet lassi also rocked my socks, at a sweet $2.50, and they even ask you to try it so they can adjust sweetness to your liking! They appear to be a family-run kinda deal. The server (/manager?) was a sweet fellow with beautiful eyes and a nice manner. The interior has a diner sort of look to it, but I was into it since I'm a sucker for slightly dingy but delicious hole-in-the-walls. It's a bit hard to find... just north of Southland Crossing in one of the many strip malls, but so totally worth the quest to find it. Will definitely go back, probably for that lunch special (and lassi!), next time I'm in the area. read more

Granted I came here alone and it's my first time here so my review will not be as all encompassing as past reviews of restaurants that serve Pakistani and Indian cuisine. I ordered beef samosas, chicken tikka masala and garlic naan. Note: rice does not come with meal - you have to order it. The beef samosa was ok. Having made them myself with my ex Pakistani mother in law (who is a great cook), I do expect a certain level of deliciousness. This level includes and is not limited by: all around flavour, texture of the meat and peas and the overall cooked finished product. Like I first mentioned it was ok. I found it lacked body and the meat was a bit too soft and I missed a subtle sweetness and fresh burst of a green pea. I think the samosa were a bit overcooked in the fryer. The chicken tikka masala was spicy, chicken was tender and the flavour overall was robust and good. The naan was lightly crisp and pillowy soft in the middle and it was lovely. I will come back again with my S.O and order a few things! read more

This joint is all about the lunch specials (which have been creeping up in price but still offer good value). I've been meaning to try their biryani and will someday soon. read more

I went here with my mom and ordered a bbq platter and biryani. Both the items were really good, and reasonably priced. The platter had chicken tikka, beef tikka and seekh kabab and all of it was delicious. I was actually quite happy to find a halal restaurant in Calgary that has good food, decent & 'clean' sitting arrangement and good customer service. The owner was nice and did come to ask us how everything was. I will definitely be visiting Little Spice again and would recommend it to others. read more

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Update: NEVER RECEIVED OUR ORDER!! DON'T OFFER ONLINE ORDERING IF YOU CAN'T DO IT!!! SO DISAPPOINTED! Have been waiting over 90 minutes for a delivery order, only to find out they didn't prepare it. SO disappointed!! I was really looking forward to trying their food. read more

Recently visited Little Spice for the first time on a Sunday at lunch time. The restaurant is small with seating for about 20 plus a take out counter. Looking for a sit down lunch, a guest and I opted to sit in a try a bunch of dishes to share. We tried: - chicken curry - lamb vindaloo - ground beef rogan josh - basmati rice - naan The above provided enough food for two full meals plus two small portions of leftovers. The three curries were all quite flavourful and the meat was generous. I did find the rogan josh a bit oily. The rice was a bit dry but the buttery naan made up for this shortcoming. When asked what spice level we wanted, we said medium not knowing how hot the dishes would be. Next time, I would say hot because there wasn't much heat to be found. Service was prompt and we appreciated being provided a pitcher of water. With a total bill of $41 before tip, I found the prices a bit high given the portions, but it's not unusual for the area. read more

This is my favourite restaurant for Indian food. A little hole in the wall... The service is friendly and fast. The food is very tasty. Price is great. I always order the lamb biryani. The lamb is tender and tasty. It's the best ever! read more

Little Spice - Pakistani Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Being from Pakistan and a culinary buff, I cannot recommend Little Spice enough! Far from being a "hole-in-the-wall" it has a very comfortable and elegant interior and everything from the service to the ambiance is awesome. My wife and I discovered it and are now regular patrons. The first time we went there I insisted on meeting the chef and shaking his hand to congratulate him on doing such as awesome job recreating home style cuisine in such an authentic fashion. The food is not expensive and far superior to what you might find in similar restaurants. Check it out, you will not be disappointed!! read more

Little spice took over Burger Inn a little while ago. At first glance, it may seem a bit questionable. They kept the old spare bits of cafeteria style tables/chairs from Burger Inn. It's tiny inside and not really a place I'd recommend eating in at. They more than makes up for it in affordable, delicious food. I've ordered take out from there a couple times and everything has been generous in portion size. Because it's Indian/ Pakistani, I find all their items I've tried are a bit more on the spicy side. The naan bread can't be beat. One naan could easily be shared between two people, if you have rice as well. Lucky to have a fantastic nee place only minutes away. read more

Yum! I've had their chana masala, tarka daal, and chicken tikka masala and they are all VERY flavourful! My favourite is the tarka daal because I love lentils and the curry is very savoury and satisfying. I also like that the chicken in the chicken tikka masala was tender and the curry was very tomato-y and creamy. Although the price is still more expensive than what I'm used to (you have to order rice, naan, etc separately so that's MORE $$ on top of the dishes), they give you a worthy amount of each dish for a very filling and satisfying meal. Will come back for more! read more

Little Spice - Chana masala (top) and tarka daal both with medium heat. Very flavourful and the spiciness was perfect. - Pakistani Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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We have tried Indian/Pakistani food in many cities and countries including India, London and all over the USA. This was our favorite!! What a nice surprise that Yelp led us here and we are happy it did. I ordered the chicken tikka masala. It was spiced perfectly with a bit of heat on the tongue but the flavor melded together to make a perfect luscious sauce. The chicken itself was very tender. My husband ordered the chicken Vindaloo It was also delicious and entirely different in flavor. We also ordered the naan bread and rice. I loved the rice. It had those beautiful long grains that combine so well with the spicy sauces. In fact when we finished with the chunks of chicken we still had quite a bit of sauce in the serving dishes so my husband ordered more naan just to be able to eat every bit of the delicious sauces. The service was excellent and the staff very friendly. read more

This is a wonderful little restaurant. The portions are large, the quality is excellent, and the price is fair. I've eaten here five times now, and they are consistently great. Highly recommended. read more

This Indian Restaurant has great deals for families. I have teens who eat big portions and the family meals are great. Lots of delicious food for a good price. We even have leftovers the next day. Eggplant Bhartha is one of my favourite Indian dishes and they do it well. Everything is good. I also like that they have their own delivery drivers rather than needing to use an app as apps take a lot of money from restaurants. read more

Yummiest food and great customer service I love to go there I love kabebs chicken tikka

Very disappointing Butter chicken didn't taste like butter chicken Samosas were cold Naan bread was cremated. Won't be back Guy spent first 5 minutes on phone rather that greet and seat us No reason for it not to be better read more

South Asian food twice in one day....we must be really missing home. :P After a long day in Banff, came back to our place in Calgary and decided to go here for dinner after catching a breather. Interestingly, when we called them on the phone, they said that they would be closing soon and so they could only do take-out, then they called back a few minutes later and took that back...they thought it was 9 45 when in fact, it was 8 45...LOL. Looks like a decent family-owned place, comfortable seating, pleasant staff. We got butter chicken - a little on the bland side, chicken karahi - not worth getting (regret not ordering the roghan gosht instead), breads (reasonable) and the chicken biryani - the only reason that I am giving them 3 stars. The biryani is freaking amazing - chicken cooked perfectly, spiced perfectly, the biryani itself is very good. read more

Utterly delicious, reasonably priced Indian food with a charming owner and a clean shop. We were travelling through Calgary and wanted something close to our hotel - we were delighted to find this place and will absolutely be back! read more

The most expensive lunch dish was made in the cheapest way possible. The photo showed a marinated fish kebab but the dish came with deep-fried blobs of fish pieces. I would have returned it but the service took so long, I had no time left for lunch at all. I am married to an Indian and do not appreciate being taken for a dumb Caucasian who doesn't know the difference in Indian food. Yes, there are various ways of cooking certain foods, but at least stick to your own photos. I won't be back because there is enough better Indian food choice in the area. read more

Small space, friendly service, and a stellar food experience. Everything was well prepared and presented. We've been here before and we're back for a reason. read more

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My first time to try Indian foods and this place is absolutely the best to try it! I was in a meeting with my co-workers having some dinner at little spice, foods may take some time to cook but everything is worth the wait and the taste is very delicious! Will definitely keep coming back. read more

I was very excited about new East Indian restaurant opened near my work place, so I decided to check this place, and I was not disappointed. They have lot of options in menu... I ordered Chicken Roll.. It took them about 5 mins to make fresh Authentic East Indian CHIKEN TIKKA ROLL, it's was fresh and delicious! Very friendly owner and staff! Clean dinning area and very cheap food rates. Will go again with work friends for lunch soon. read more

This is by far the best Indian food I've ever had! 10/10 will be coming back and be ordering from them. I recommend getting the dal! Found under Vegetarian!! read more

Biryani was so good. Flavour is amazing. Tried it with Mango Lassi and the taste is whole new next level. Kudos to the staff.

Had delivery and it was well within their estimate. The food was excellent. We ordered medium spicy and it was delicious. Had the quorma, butter chicken, tandoori and palak paneer. Will try again when we're in the area. read more

Best authentic Pakistani / Indian cuisine in Calgary by far. Deceptively nestled in a strip mall between fast food chicken and a couple of furniture stores, the space is relatively space and simply decorated with the expected atmosphere of such a location, but what lies beneath the simple veneer is a priceless find. The naan was ultra fresh with a wonderfully flaky exterior and a perfectly stretchy chewy interior. The raita was perfectly fresh and tangy. The lamb biriani had a generous amount of large, well trimmed, melt in your mouth tender, tasty lamb pieces with no hint of gameyness. The spice palate was quite delicate and when I inquired, their response was that too strong a spice is not good to be eaten consistently and they designed their food to be able to be eaten daily, even several times a day, without adverse intestinal effects. What put it over the top was, believe it or not, the water... And pitcher of cold water was brought that HAD to be FILTERED... no chlorine ruining the delicate flavours put before me. A classy touch and a contrast to the usual lack of attention which forces one into bottled water or the sugar injection of pop far too often. They are going to add a lunch buffet within the month making lunches for office dwellers and sales associates a quick and delicious option. I would not only recommend buying a meal, but a franchise. read more

This place is close from my home so we visit there often. My best pick is the special Lunch Thali where they have Rice, Naan( Soft Flattened Bread), Chicken curry,Mix Vegetable gravy, a samosa and 2 piece of Pakora all served in a single plate at an amazing price ~ $10. That way it is light on pocket but big on flavors and assortment. I only wish the curries were spicer but as the name of restaurant says there is little spice :) read more

Great place in the SW for Pakistani food!!! Stumbled here on a random trip to the area and saw this place had opened up. Been looking for q decent place in the SW so decided to check it out with little expectations. Came away very impressed with their food, service and overall attention to ensure your food is to your taste. Tikka, afghani kabab are two of the best in town. Have been back multiple times over the past six months and haven't had a bad meal. Totally recommend it especially if you live the SW or SE...you can now skip going to the NE/NW! read more

Found this lovely little Spicy place by accident. Very clean premises and the staff are very polite and helpful. Food arrived quickly and it was delicious and yummmmmmmmmmmmmmy. read more

I used to not like butter chicken but this is the best butter chicken I've had in my life. It's always fresh and the naan bread is so good!! Definitely recommend this place read more

The food was delicious! I had some korma, tikki masala, and curry dishes with saffron rice and garlic naan. The spices were so well balanced and aromatic. For dessert, I had small servings of homemade vanilla, pistachio, and mango which were to die for! The server was pleasant. With that being said, it's clear some renovations and upgrades are happening so the interior could have been better. Apparently some of the tables are being replaced with booths so it probably will be better soon. read more

This place is amazing. The food is fresh, the spice is perfect, the salt is perfect (not to mention extremely affordable with generous portions). Just moved in near by and am so glad we lucked out with truly great Indian. Thank you!! read more

The intention yesterday was to go to Burger Inn but Little Spice has taken it's place. We hesitantly decided to try it and what a wonderful discovery! :-) We ordered a combo deal. It was ALL delicious and the two of us got a few meals out of it so a great value too! We had to wait 25 minutes for our order because they make it fresh - well worth the wait! We browsed the Chapters nearby while waiting. I look forward to going again. With such a wonderful variety of options it will be an adventure. The menu describes the dishes well. I wish Little Spice great success, they well deserve it. I reluctantly.. choose the pakoras as a standout. Again, it was all so good!!! :-) read more