This was our first stop after a long flight. It was our first time visiting this restaurant and…read morecoming to Canmore. The inside of this restaurant is very cute and comfy. Everyone was so welcoming and friendly as well. Now the food... The food was delicious and filling. The poutine itself is a great starter. It was definitely a lot for just the two of us since we also ordered each our own rolls. The rolls were amazing and flavorful. I also ordered garlic naan as a side to scoop up the extra sauce from the poutine. If we ever come back to Alberta, we'd agreed that we'd love to come back to try some other things on the menu.

Really charming Indian spot in Canmore. We got a chicken tikka, a paneer roll, and a garlic naan to…read moresplit. I also ordered a mango lassi. Everything was really great - the lassi in particular was super good. The chicken tikka was really flavorful as well. The roll had a bit too much bell pepper for our liking, which detracted a bit from the dish, but wasn't bad by any means. Great spot!

We went about an hour before closing after a long day in Banff and were pleasantly surprised…read more Thankful they were open a little later than other places. Huge portions, great flavor, friendly wait staff. Would recommend if you're in a pinch for dinner.

Awful service. Staff very rude. We ordered for carry out and once we go to the hotel there were no…read morenapkins, spoons or forks. When we called them about it they hung up on us and told us we have to ask for it. So that means we should open our bag and check before we leave their premises.

We visited Banff for the first time all the way from LA and were craving lamb biryani. We found…read moreZyka on Yelp and decided to try it, and it did not disappoint! The food was amazing, especially the lamb biryani. We even asked if they could lessen the spice, then realized the yogurt served with it helps balance the heat perfectly. The ambiance was also really nice, cozy, and welcoming. The staff were all very attentive and polite, but special thanks to Mark for helping us with our orders and recommending some great spots around Canmore. Overall, this place is definitely a must-try for first-time visitors!

I rarely have Indian food, but this was really good! We had the option whether to do buffet, but we…read moreended up doing a la carte since most of the other items were wanted were on the menu! We ordered quite a few things, the Zyka Chicken Tikka, Onion Bhajia, a a lot of garlic naans, and others I don'y quite remember! Although, a lot of the curries were actually very good. The appetizer was also very nice as well. Garlic naans were definitely very garlic-y. Although, the eggplant was definitely too roasty for our taste. We liked that one the least. Overall, the food and ambiance here was pretty good! Definitely feels like an "elevated" dining experience with the music and atmosphere here. I would say that service was a bit slow, or they tend to forget our order, but they are also pretty busy with other tables.

This was a break vegan breakfast spot! We had a vegan burrito and a vegan melt - both of which were…read moredelicious and very filling. The melt stood out to us due to the coconutty flavor but I would order both again! There were plenty of seats available and service was quick. The restaurant itself has a lot of vibrant local jewelry and teas for sale as well! I would rather here again!

Breakfast/Lunch Stop Worth the Detour…read more I'm a pretty picky eater. Not because I want to be, but because I have to be. I try to eat vegetarian in the morning, and I'm allergic to wheat, which makes dining out a little more complicated than it should be. My boyfriend found this little café outside Banff, and honestly, it turned out to be one of the better food surprises of the trip. We both ordered the Pad Thai -- one loaded with extra protein, one without. I had low expectations. I've eaten enough Thai food to know that about 7 or 8 out of 10 places overcook the noodles. They become soft, mushy, and fall apart the moment you touch them. Not here. The noodles were cooked perfectly -- still chewy with a nice bite. The peanut sauce was another pleasant surprise. It wasn't overly sweet or heavy like many North American versions. The balance was just right. The spice level was mild, which I appreciated because the dish actually tasted like Pad Thai instead of being buried under a mountain of chili. The vegetables were generous, fresh, and plentiful. My boyfriend's chicken portion wasn't huge, but there was plenty of tofu, which made sense since the dish is originally designed as a vegetarian option. The chef seemed to add the chicken as an extra rather than making it the star of the plate. The portion looked manageable when it arrived. It was not. I couldn't finish mine, and my boyfriend had to rescue the remaining noodles. Pad Thai: 4/5 The Vegan Berry Scone was light, not greasy, and not overly sweet. The strawberries and blueberries added little bursts of tartness, and there was a nice oat flavor throughout. My only complaint? It might have been too healthy. A tiny bit more sweetness could have taken it from "good" to "wow." Vegan Berry Scone: 3/5 The Vegan Chocolate Cake was exactly what a chocolate lover would want. Rich dark chocolate flavor without being sugary or overwhelming. It was a little dense and heavy, but in a comforting way that made me keep reaching for another bite. If the cake itself were slightly more moist, it would be nearly perfect. That said, making something both vegan and gluten-free that tastes this good deserves credit. Vegan Chocolate Cake: 4/5 What really impressed me was the overall value. Since the café is outside the main Banff tourist zone, prices are much more reasonable, parking is easy, and they offer a surprisingly large selection of gluten-free and vegan options. For someone like me, who usually spends half the meal interrogating the menu, that alone is worth celebrating. Final Rating: 4/5 Good food, fair prices, easy parking, and plenty of options for people with dietary restrictions. I'd absolutely come back. In fact, if I'm passing through again, I probably won't bother looking for another place.

The staff here was so kind! We got the podi dosa and chai. The staff kept coming to us and checking…read morein on whether the food was good. This is a south indian restaurant, and we were shocked to find the quality of sambar and the authenticity of the chutneys! Overall amazing experience!

I'm only speaking from tasting the chicken masala. It was not good at all, tasted old and the…read morespices just didn't add up to tasting good at all. The rice didn't even taste like basmati, it tasted old and stale. Do not recommend coming at all. Service was nice but the food was just not good. I thought there would be a good Indian place bc the population in Canada is mostly Indian, but this wasn't good. Located upstairs next to a pizza place. Just go to the pizza place.

Had a quick stop for lunch. Not busy. Big menu. I ordered the eggplant dish as u was feeling…read morelike vegetarian. It has tomatoes and spices. Got some rice to go along with it. Portions are huge. It's really for two people. Taste is great. Rich flavour and good consistency. Goes well with rice which is done fairly.

This restaurant looks to be loved by the local community. I walked in late afternoon on a Friday…read moreand it was packed. Fortunately, they had some outdoor seating available. Due to the packed restaurant, it took some time to get the waiter's attention, but he gave good recommendations and we didn't have to wait too long for the food to arrive. They gave a lot of cheese in the Kadai Paneer (red dish) and I loved the sweet and slightly tangy tomato base. The Saffron Special Chicken Curry (green dish) leaves a spicy and slightly dry mouthfeel, but the chicken itself is not dry. One portion of rice should be enough for two people and two entrees.

Masala at Banff Avenue must be your one stop shop for Punjabi Indian food in Banff, Canmore and…read moresurrounding areas! We got take-out twice for dinner and shouldn't have looked elsewhere. On the first day, we ordered vegetarian- Paneer lababdaar, dal tarka, chili chicken and garlic naan. Today, we ordered garlic naan, chicken tikka masala, chilli chicken and chicken hot and garlic. Both chilli chicken and chicken hot nd garlic were exactly the same dishes but no complaints since you won't find it anywhere! It transported me to my childhood indo-chinese flavors! Chicken tikka masala was amazing with fresh flavors and nothing overly tangy or smelly. It was delicious and garlic naans were the best ever! This place must be on your list!

This place was not our favorite for multiple reasons. The service was not great - long wait…read more(despite being empty) and rude staff. All we ordered was chai and samosas. The samosas were frozen, the staff even admitted to us. The price to value + quality ratio here is pretty skewed.