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    Palki Restaurant

    4.0 (114 reviews)
    ModerateIndian, Buffets
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Veggie samosas
    Kaelie M.

    Went for lunch on a Friday. Decided to order from the menu instead of the buffet and we were not disappointed. The food comes out with warmers, so your curry stays hot as you eat. The naan was perfectly cooked. My husband loves real, spicy vindaloo and received just that. He said one of the most perfectly spiced vindaloos he's ever had. My son got dal makhani, his go to order, as well as veggie samosas and a mango lassi. All were delicious. I got the shahi paneer with naan and it was the best I've ever had. I also tried the Tandoor wings for an appetizer and they were perfectly seasoned and cooked. Definitely recommend if you're in the mood for delicious Indian food. The service was also perfect. Someone comes around frequently to refill waters and the timing of the apps and the main dishes was perfect.

    Chickpea roti (vegan)
    Chloe C.

    Came here today but didn't try the buffet as the selection was pretty small. The bill for 4 came to $80 but we had lots of leftovers to take home and we were all extremely stuffed. Prices are reasonable, and portions are big, so you get a pretty sweet deal here. Food came hot and they have a candle under the food so it doesn't get cold, which is greatly appreciated. Food quality is above average, though not spectacular. Ambience is decent with Indian music playing and service is okay as well. Appetiser Platter (4/5) The fam liked the chicken a lot. I thought the veggie pakoras were a little too doughy and dense. Holi Masala's pakoras are the best I've had so far. The samosas were alright, but I wasn't the biggest fan of the spices in them, although the samosas did have a nice crispness to them. The chutneys and sauces were also pretty good. Beef curry (3.5/5) Not too bad, but my family said that the beef was a little overcooked and hard to chew. The flavours were good though. Chana masala (2.5/5) Not a fan of the taste. I'm not sure what spices they used but it tasted different from the ones I'm used to having. The chickpeas could have also been cooked a tad longer to soften them up more. Bharthi (4.5/5) Pretty good, but it was a little too spicy for me even though we ordered mild. It's probably just because I have a low spice tolerance, but in my defence my fam's spice tolerance is 100 times worse than mine. Veggie Curry (4.5/5) Cooked in a house special sauce, this curry had the perfect amount of spice to it (aka not that spicy at all). The veggies were all cooked perfectly, with the exception of the carrots, which needed to be a lot softer. Flavour was good, and the vegetables tasted fresh. Chickpea roti (4/5) Personally I thought it was just okay, but my brother really enjoyed it. It's dense and crispy, and doesn't have the texture of normal roti. It's more like a thick cracker in my opinion. Garlic naan (5/5) This was so good! The naan came out piping hot, and it was super fluffy and delicious. My brother refused to give my dad the last piece lol. He's a true bread boy at heart. Overall, this place has pretty solid food at decent prices. I would definitely recommend coming here if you're craving Indian food and are in the area. Definitely get the garlic naans as well! I wish they had vegetarian and vegan options stated clearly on their menu, but as of now you can just check their website.

    Sammy Y.

    Service: 10/10! Witty & the perfect guide to Indian cuisine. Quick to cater, casual & professional; observant. Food: 10/10!!!! PaneerPakora - PERFECT thin layer of deep fried crispiness with a savoury & soft cottage cheese interior. Delicious & not too heavy. Chicken Vindaloo - Perfect amount of spice & tanginess with the just right amount of coconut flavour Chicken Saagwala - Perfect amount of spice infused with a savoury hearty earthy flavour. Garlic Naan Bread - I did not expect it come out topped up with all that goodness, for a second I thought it was flatbread (the pizza kind). This restaurant is a gem...

    Beef and veg samosa
    Kate M.

    Hands down THE best butter chicken I've ever had! I've been going to this place since I was a kid and it has never disappointed me ever. I always order the medium spice butter chicken and my god it is so damn good. The flavours are insane and the colour is a vibrant orange. This time around my mom and I went for my bday lunch. We got two samosas to start - one beef one veg, I actually enjoyed the veg one best! The two sauces that come with are addicting too. I also always get s mango lassi to go with my butter chicken and it is still one of my favourite drinks. It compliments all the spice and flavours so well. We also ordered a plain naan which again is one of my favourite breads of all time. Chewy, soft, puffed and charred in all the right places, I'm seriously obsessed. I could dip naan into anything and it would be glorious. Thanks again Palki for the incredible meal!

    Elegant but still a relaxing atmosphere.
    Destorm W.

    I had been referred here by a local friend. And yes it definatly lived up to their hype. We ordered for takeout and I liked the fast service and friendly staff. Very classy decor but still a relaxed atmosphere. We ordered the Butter Chicken based on other reviews and wow!!!! Sooooooo worth it. Fantasticly creamy with lots of heat. I was able to order it as spicy as I wanted and yes it was perfect. Also ordered a vegetarian curry and was very happy with the wide mix of veg and lots of taste and heat. We added on a garlic naan and the keema naan with filling in it. Both were gone very quickly. They don't skimp on quality or taste. We are definatly going back.

    Glen M.

    It's been a while since we've had a good Indian meal. We've driven past this place a few times and this time we went in. The place just off Lonsdale around 15th and it's very nice. Nicely designed and good interior. My partner and I ordered butter chicken, basmati rice, naan bread, and another dish that was spicy. All the dishes were delicious. So good. It's true - this really is the best Indian cuisine. We'll definitely be back again soon.

    Shrimp

    My wife made reservations here during our trip to Vancouver and it was hands down our favorite place! It's not in the city which is a plus, so less traffic. Parking was no issue there's street parking but also a parking garage close by. The Food and Service was so amazing and clean. We ate here our first night and our last night before going home! Would definitely come back here when we come we come back to Vancouver. Do yourself a favor and eat here. The Butter chicken, the Mussels and the Coconut curry prawns. OMG!! So Good!! Thank y'all Palki Family for being so Generous!!

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    Elena P.

    Date of Visit: Sunday July 27 2014 Time of Visit: 7:30pm It had been a while since I have had some good, tasty Indian food, and I was having a total craving from naan bread and curry sauce, so, based on a recommendation from a friend and the reviews on Yelp, I decided to have my work dinner meeting at the North Vancouver Indian restaurant, Palki on Lonsdale on Sunday evening. The restaurant wasn't overly busy, which at first, caused a little worrysome, but I soon realized that it was still super nice outside, and the sun was still shining, that most people are probably out having BBQ's at the park or on the beach. We were greeted and sat down right away, and had water brought to the table instantly. We soon ordered beers, and those two came within minutes. Service was great so far, and I had a cold frosty glass for my beer, so I was already happy. My friend and colleague told me to take over the ordering since he would eat anything I ordered, and I was the one who was having the cravings, so I knew exactly what I wanted! So we ordered the following: - Vegetable Pakora - Paneer Pakora - Coconut Chicken Curry, Medium spice - Matteer Paneer curry, Medium spice - 1 order of naan bread - 1 side of regular rice (food porn pictures attached!) First off, everything was delicious and came out piping hot!! The pakora's tasted great, and were not overly greasy which was nice. Portion sizes were quite large for an appetizer, and they came out within five minutes of ordering. The coconut curry and Matteer paneer curry were very tasty as well. I preferred the paneer over the chicken though, as I found the curry itself just had a bit more flavour. Both dishes were served in a metal round dish, that had a candle underneath them which kept the food hot the entire time, which was crucial as my friend and I were talking so much, if the food hadn't been in these dishes, it would have gone cold. The only thing I would mention is that I was surprised how mild medium was. I read a review on here saying that their food was quite spicy, and not to order the food too too hot if you don't like too much heat. So I opted for medium thinking I would get a little bit of heat, but not so bad that I can't taste anything and my mouth is on fire! However, medium was very mild, and I never broke a sweat once.....so if you want it to be a little more hot, I would definitely try more than medium. All in all, great experience overall. Food was delicious and the service was great! Would highly recommend to anyone, and I would definitely be going back in the future!

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    Excellent food every time! Highly recommend the tikka masala and the samosas. Service is also attentive and friendly.

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    Mumbai Masala Restaurant

    Mumbai Masala Restaurant

    3.4
    (74 reviews)
    2.5 km
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    Worst Indian food I've ever had. $63 for nothing. The appetizer was mush on a bed of cold…read morechickpeas. The chicken tikka was six small pieces on a cold bed of onions. The coconut rice was tasteless., The only thing good about it was the naan bread. Ordered through Uber eats and Uber eats wasn't the problem, it arrived on time. The food was terrible. When I called and talked to the owner to comp. the order or at least send me something new, like 1 order of a butter chicken dish, he said he couldn't & wouldn't. Terrible service. Never ordering again. Thanks for wasting my hard earned money.

    Dude whats wrong with this restuarant!! I ordered a lunch thali.. and it was literally nothing in…read moreit for $16 charge! Except one table spoon of curry & dal and few paneer cubes and a small cup of rice there was literally nothing in it. Instead of spending this $16 on this empty thali I could have gone to a subway .. I am walking away from a restuarant for the first time in my life with a half filled stomach and never going to return to this place. There are umpteen number of other Indian resturants in the town serving decent thalis within $15 and atleast with better taste and quality. The curry was full of water (aloo matar ) , dal was nothing but a broth of tumeric water and the rice served was stale which seemed to be the left over one from previous day And finally an awful and disgusting customer service! When I asked the serving guy , "why the served food was low in quality and quantity for the given outstanding price ? " his response was like " go and eat at some other place or go to India if you want more quantity for this given price !! ".Its appalling to see mumbai masala restuarant management keeping such unprofessional staff with no basic sense or etiquette while speaking to customers .Such unprofessional behaviour is welcoming even more bad reputation to the restuarant and a disgrace . I would have given atleast some decent rating ,if the reception guy had acknowledged the customer in a professional way.But I give 0 overall rating to this restuarant

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    Prawn Pakora $13.95 4/10, good taste ask for hot sauce on side(spicy)
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    Desi Indian Lounge

    Desi Indian Lounge

    4.8
    (33 reviews)
    6.6 km

    This restaurant is so beautiful! The interior has a modern tropical feel and the presentation of…read morethe food was very well done. I would also describe the food as modern since there are some cool fusion dishes such as the mango burrata (I didn't end up ordering this but I wish I did!) I love lamb biryanis and this place has the most colorful and aesthetic lamb biryani I've ever seen. The samosas were also plated with a lot of creativity and artistic touches. Overall the food was very flavorful. I'm already thinking about my next bowl of biryani!

    My first time at Desi Indian Lounge and surely won't be my last! This is such an amazing spot for…read moregood Indian food and their interiors also give it a very elevated dinning experience. I want to start this review by giving a big shoutout to Pemba who was our server, he was so kind and took such good care of us and recommended really good items based on what we wanted. Everything I tried from here was 10/10! Some stand out items - :: Bombay pomfret fry - OH! The masala and coating on this was sooo good we were sucking on the bones till the very end. Such a great appetizer! :: Lasooni palak burrata - I was a little apprehensive about this at first because burrata and palak didn't seem like something I would want to try but I was wrong! This was one of my favourite dishes. It was such a delicious fusion item. For dessert, I would recommend getting their soan papdi malai khwaab and their malai ghewar. Not too sweet, just perfect. For drinks, aam pana with gin is the way to go. I really cannot wait to come back and order everything again!

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    Swad Indian Kitchen

    Swad Indian Kitchen

    4.3
    (93 reviews)
    6.5 km
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    Family-owned & operated
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    I'm so glad I found this adorable little place…read more I love good Indian food. Unfortunately, there are many average Indian joints but very very few really good ones. This place is one of those. First of, I love the atmosphere and energy inside. It's perfect for date night or an evening out with close friends. tastefully decorated, warm ambiance and cozy layout with rocking Feng Shui going on. Nice. Careful, it you get a window seat you might not wanna leave. The Veggie Pakoras were splendid. So much flavour, crispy in all the right places and flaky in the centre. Truly what Pakoras are known for...A must piece in an Indian dish. The Butter Chicken. Very simple. Once I finished the perfectly cooked chicken, I took the sauce home. Yes, that's how good it was. I couldn't waste it. The same with the Lamb Hyderabadi. The lamb chunks actually tasted like lamb.....awesome. That famous lamb taste lingering on your palate until you chase it down with their yummy mint yogurt. Service? First Class. Honestly, I'm really looking forward to going back for dinner. Actually excited to try the rest of their fantastic menu. Swad. A Gold Star For You.

    I was looking for a place to eat after a hike to the nearby Lighhouse. Well we founf Swad. This has…read moreto be one of the best Indian resturants. I have a large vehicle parking on street was easy and they also have a lot behind the resturant. The owner's son Saihip was our host and explained all the specials, for starters we had the pakoras with awesome chutneys for main course we had Chicken Tikka Masala, Tarkha Dal. Naan and veggie pulao. Everything was perfectly spiced and veggies were not overdone, the Chefs are trained as noted from quality of food. This is the place to go for Indian! No parking hassles and they have a nice patio, my dog was happy to be with us.

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    Indian Delicacy

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    4.5
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    5.3 km
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    Came for anniversary dinner and was very impressed . Amazing…read morecauliflower starter and 2 great curries. Great service too.

    Been here twice and will continue to come here! The food is GREAT!!! Big portions and delicious…read more Found this spot on our first trip to Vancouver. We got the look as if we were sure we were in the right place not in a bad way but as if we were sure that was what we wanted. Every time we have visited there was no wait to get seated in fact the place is almost empty. Just a few people at a time. They are very friendly and feels like family vibes and I love that. Like mom is in the kitchen. Dad got the front door and the boys are bringing in the produce from outside. Service is great and the family is very humble and proud as they should be. Food comes out pretty quick and you can always get a drink to keep you comfortable. I got a glass of Malbec my favorite. Two people two dishes we were reminded that it is a lot of food and would be satisfied. Thankfully! Wife loves butter chicken and I love korma but got the saag my second runner up. Garlic naan and rice... we were full! End of the meal my man tells us they just finished making dessert and brought us some great bread pudding. Unexpected but they did not charge us for it and seemed very gracious for us dropping in. I would also love to see more businesses like this! I hope they thrive in 2026 and continue to do so.

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    Encore Suite

    Encore Suite

    4.3
    (3 reviews)
    5.6 km
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    I feel like a King! This is a fancy lounge and I'm glad I had the chance to experience it…read more Probably one of the swankiest lounges I have ever seen. When I was walked in I was greeted by two lovely host that coat checked my jacket. The server then showed me to my seat before I set off for the Buffet. And boy was the food good! They had the biggest garlic butter prawns I have ever seen along with Turkey, Schnitzel, a sushi bar and the tastiest icecream I have ever had. I could not believe how good this buffet was. The bartender even told me to go after the sushi before they run out and I'm glad about that tip because it was delicious! This was pretty much a 5 star review. I'm only deducting 1 star because someone flooded the bathroom mid show (I was here for Kings of Leon) and had to go all the way to level 3 for the nearest mens washroom which was a shame. But otherwise this lounge was awesome!

    Tickets fell on my lap for a concert in the Encore suite and I didn't know anything about it…read more Great experience for any event. The food was as good as most upscale restaurants I have been to. There are so many options you must be selective or you may eat your weight in food. All the servers were attentive and friendly and it seemed they were always right there as soon as I thought about grabbing another drink. Drink prices are comparable with the regular admission but they treat you like people and give you a glass. The selection is a step up as well and cocktails are available. Sat at the bar seats at the top of the section and it was not cramped and we have a table for drinks and snacks. Again the servers were always around during the show. Would recommend this to anyone who has the chance.

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