Marielle J.

My boyfriend wanted Indian food and we were at sunset beach to watch the beautiful sunset unfold! We had about an hour and then about 45 mins for food or to get an order in since they were going to close at 9. We called ahead and they said we can order ahead of time so that they're aware of what to prepare. We got there and there was a group of 4 with 2 other customers. Place is small but we didn't mind :) The restaurant owner was very hospitable and nice! She explained what was available and asked what we prefer and took the time to answer our questions. The curry chicken korma was seriously so flavorful and spicy with a really good blend! Like it was pretty spicy but oh so good at the same time. Try the house bbq combo plate - it'll be sure to fill you up! I loved the sheikh kebab and the chicken boti! The lamb was okay -- it was a bit chewy and normally I love lamb. It came with a nice salad (my bf actually love the round raw onions on top of the salad ... and that is a first!) lol Each dish comes with rice on the plate and fresh naan bread! Normally at most Indian places, naan is separate with an express cost so overall, everything was very good! The restaurant owner commented and asked my boyfriend "is this your girlfriend?" "If so, I feel she has a very positive energy/ radiates such positivity!" That was very nice of her to say and such kind words. The place has a ceiling fan and a fan but it was generally very warm :/ so that's why I docked a star but it's generally understandable too. Love these hole in the wall small family owned places! We also had veggie pakoras which were amazing - piping hot and fresh with a dip and small dots of sauce on top.

Henry C.

Really good food. Very family run. Food like home. Will be coming again. Ordered butter chicken

Michelle L.

I want everyone to experience eating this food. It's one of those hidden gems that I continue to think about day after day. The owner was so nice and friendly and wholesome-we ordered and it was going to be about a 20 minute wait, so we walked around for a bit then headed back to pick it up. We were so excited to dig in and we could not stop saying 'mmm'. Every bite was so flavorful and rich. And each entree comes with rice and naan. If you're ever around the area, please do me a favor and visit Mirchi.

Dan D.

They used to be really good and decently priced before COVID. Went there yesterday to pick up a Butter Chicken order. Surprised that it took less than 10 minutes. $17 for Rice, Nan and Butter Chicken Curry. Went home after a 5 min drive and noticed Rice was cold and Curry was oily and watery. Never had such bad Butter chicken before. Feels like they did not correctly cook it properly. Portion is on the small side, not much chicken. Menu says it should come with salad, but no salad was included. Also should mention that the restaurant has really poor ventilation. Was in a restaurant for less than 10 minute and all clothing smelled like curry. Will not go back for Indian food ever again. There are much better options for the same price. Very disappointed.

DeliveryReviews604 C.

I got the lunch special eggplant currry and chicken biryani. Food is good. Lots of flavour. Freshly prepared. Portion is smaller. Service is nice but quite slow since there's only one guy. Deserves 4+

Justin K.

Fantastic place for Pakistani food. I've been to many places for South Asian food (mostly Indian) but by far I really enjoyed coming to Mirchi. The place is pretty small and tight (not a lot of seating beyond some 4-person tables) but - the good thing is that it's a quaint little restaurant that has very nice staff. The owners seemed to have come back from vacation the day that we came to the restaurant so we were a little sad to find out that many items were not in stock. Despite that, our group of 6 got several dishes to try and share which made it great to try a bunch of new foods. I have to say, the lamb vindaloo and the naan were two of the dishes that I really liked, topped off by a delicious mango lassi. And despite ordering several dishes for us all to share, the total was $20 before tip! Definitely a great deal. Overall, this place is out of the way from where I work and live but I would definitely come back here to get my fix of South Asian food. This place has become my new benchmark restaurant!

Katie C.

Would not have tried this gem if it weren't for the Yelp reviews! It was a wonderful time enjoying the homecooked style food while it was pouring outside. Ordered two lunch specials, which are served daily 11AM-3PM. The rice and salad were displayed like a work of art on the plate. Rice was so fluffy and intact. Naan was great. We ordered the butter chicken ($9.50) and aloo gobi ($8.50). Very tasty and the rice and naan were perfect to soak up every last drop. I liked how the meats were cut into small pieces as well. I am not too familiar with Indian food and this experiences made me fall in love with it!

Kat S.

Yes! This place is awesome! So cute, so tasty, so nice. This brightly coloured establishment with super friendly and sweet owners is just the place to grab some lunch. Yes, the food takes a while, and the sign tells you to be patient, but it is well worth the wait. And for the price, you just can't beat the quality and love that goes into this food. In case you aren't sure, there are little signs that tell you how much love goes into their cooking. Adorable. Joe and Parveen have polo shirts that match their lime green and yellow walls and they are just so sweet. I was asked if I would like my chai sweet, I was thanked many times for coming in for lunch and told to come back again, and I was treated so nicely throughout my meal. I had the eggplant curry for lunch ($7.50, meat dishes $8.50) which came with salad and rice. The salad had a fruity mango dressing. Tasty! I also ordered a naan, because you have to have naan, and it was light and soft and perfect. The chai was nice, too. Not the best chai ever, but good. The curry was awesome. And it wasn't heavy, how some curries can be. I had medium spice, and it was quite spicy. Not too spicy for me, but not for wimps. The portions are big and I really would have been full without the naan but I ate it ALL. Every last scrap, and every grain of rice. The decor is definitely a little outdated, like the Tiffany lamps, but it's cute, and who cares when the food is this good and cheap. Their walls are covered in photos of regulars and famous people that have come by. They really love their customers, and seem to have a good following of regulars who are happily greeted when they come through the door. You've got to give this place a try!

N I.

Joe is a kind, humble food artist puts his touch and love into everything he makes. A lot Indian/Pakistani restaurants cut corners by using the same curry bases for all their dishes and loading up with cream and butter that make dishes rich at the expense of flavor. But not at Mirchi, everything is so fresh, that you can actually taste the aromatics, spices and herbs that makes Indian food so delicious. Stumbled upon this place tired and hungry after a day of sight seeing, with lots of skeptical family members. The restaurant didn't seem like much from the outside and maintains a simple interior on the inside. But as I entered and saw delighted customers leave the restaurant, I saw hope. Simply put, this restaurant is a gem. It is extremely rare to fine someone who cooks with such high regard and love. Everything we ordered was prepared with care and tasted delicious and succulent. Order the kabab combo, it has the essence of the restaurant in one plate. Even the salad was fresh and you could tell from the onions and tomatoes. The chicken and lamb kababs were delicious, the lamb korma was flavorful. The vindaloo was complex. The basmati rice was fresh and perfectly cooked. The service takes a while, but if you wore a tuxedo and waited for the same time at 1-star Michelin restaurant, you wouldn't be complaining if the restaurant brought you finely prepares complex dishes... So my recommendation, try this place if you are in Vancouver or visiting. Keep an empty stomach, and clear out a few hours and savor the magic of this place.

Lauren L.

My friend Anu educated me in the history and delicacies of Indian food. The fancy places, you should stay away from. Real Indian food with that real home made taste is what it's all about. This is one of those places where the customers keep coming back to this casual restaurant. Hands down best pakoras in town. If you like your curries spicy, then you gotta try it here. The chef is friendly nice fella who knows his food. Lunch specials are all good. So happy you get some salad with a meal.

David L.

A great place for spicy Pakistani style Indian food in Marpole! I had the chicken biryani which is available only on Fridays and Saturdays. The spices tasted very flavourful and there was a generous amount of chicken, but the spices might make you sweat. I wasn't really prepared for the sweaty forehead and face. I should have brought a sweat towel. I also managed to try some of the butter chicken and chicken curry. The butter chicken was nice and it actually tasted a little spicy and the sauce was light in texture. The chicken curry was almost as spicy as my chicken biryani, but the chicken curry didn't taste as good as the chicken biryani and butter chicken. There just wasn't that curry taste to it that made me say, "This stuff is so good." All in all, this place is perfect for those who love spicy food and chicken dishes. Interior is very small and there's a pleasant spicy scent to the place. I was even surprised that only one person who was the owner ran the entire restaurant when I was there on a Saturday.