Zyka Elevated Indian Restaurant is a must-visit gem hidden on the second floor in the heart of…read moredowntown Banff. The easiest way to find it is to look for the Zyka sign around Banff Ave--otherwise, you might end up on a bit of a maze-like journey through the mall. You can easily access it via the stairs or elevator. Inside, the decor is clean, modern, and warm. There are lots of tables in the restaurant, so this is a great choice if you have a large group (although you should make reservations to guarantee seating). If you are lucky enough to score a window table, you get front-row seats to incredible mountain views and great people-watching. Zyka offers a buffet at lunch alongside a large à la carte menu for lunch or dinner. The food was absolutely spectacular. Their butter chicken is easily one of the best I have ever had! The chicken is deeply marinated and served in a rich, thick sauce with a perfectly balanced blend of onion, tomato, yogurt, and masala. If you love a thick curry that clings perfectly to your rice and bread, this is it! The matar paneer was equally hearty and flavorful, boasting another beautifully thick sauce with just the right amount of a spicy kick. But the real showstopper? The garlic naan. Finding excellent naan is rare--it's usually too bland or too dry. Zyka's naan is fresh, delicious, and has the perfect chewy stretch. Our family of five loved the garlic naan so much that we actually purchased eight more orders to go! Pro-Tip for dairy-free/lactose-intolerant diners: You can ask the incredibly friendly staff to leave the butter off the garlic naan. Remarkably, even without the butter, Zyka's garlic naan was still soft, flavorful, and not dry at all. Highly recommended! I am super sad that it is difficult to find an Indian restaurant as good as Zyka in Los Angeles ... and yes, I have been to many Indian restaurants, including in Artesia (AKA "Little India").

ZYKA was delicious!…read more I was a little nervous trying Indian food in Banff especially when I saw I had to take stairs to get to the restaurant. You're literally transported into a booming restaurant with savory scents and smoking dishes! I was worried because the waiter didn't write anything down but everything came out exactly as we ordered. It was so exciting to see the dosas flying out of the kitchen. I've never tried a dosa before and I'm really glad I waited until coming here. We got a potato dosa which is a crepe shaped bread full of potato and dipping sauces. I would go back for this alone. Then going to all of there tikka!!! The plates came out smoking and all the meat was tender and packed with flavor! The last thing I'll note was the masala dishes!! THE ROG AND JOSH is a must! But if you have a hike tomorrow I would stick with the dosa or tikkas!

My wife and I really enjoyed our late dinner at Curry House after a day of hiking, canoeing, and…read morechair-lifting the Banff area. With all of the meal options in the area, my wife made this suggestion- and as those who rarely dabble in Indian food, this was a bold move- and an excellent choice. Our meals of Mango Chicken and Chicken Satay were excellent, as was the roti and the vegetable samosas. Service was friendly and excellent, and the bill for everything was in the $50 (US) range- which was a bangin' bargin, for the amount of food. Only critique was the bathroom, which had a leaking urinal/urine pool, which was unavoidable when using said urinal, and made the soles of your feet sticky when walking away. My wife reported the women's room wasn't very clean either, but it was the end of the night. For us, it was a bold maneuver that had an excellent outcome!

Amazing masala dosa! Always a great experience when you…read moreexpect it the least. Such a good taste in such a remote location

Great food and experience. Food was excellent and the service was personable. Would love to go…read moreback.

Large portions - and were surprised that they didn't come with rice…read more 1) the cauliflower was wonderful! 2) Chicken Tikka was good- a little too spicey for my kiddos but great for me 3) Nan was so so - but it could have been since we did take out

I don't give many five star ratings. This is one of them. I frequent Indian restaurants and this…read moreone is a cut above. I got a vegetable samosa, chicken tikka masala and a roti. Spice level of medium hot was right on. Some of the best masala I have ever had. Friendly server and great layout.

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!

Great variety of dishes! I would say the buffet leans more toward Indian cuisine than other Asian…read morecuisines, but there is still a nice mix of options. I especially enjoyed the curries and the butter chicken. The chicken was very tender and the curries were full of flavor. They did not have naan during our visit, but they did have roti. The dining room is spacious, making it a great option for larger groups as well. Service was friendly throughout our meal. Overall, this is a great choice if you are undecided on what to eat or are dining with a group that wants a wide variety of options.

Very yummy food. Loved all the dishes we had , my favorite is the gol gappe. Price is very…read morereasonable with great service.

We ate here every night we were in Banff! Sure, there's lots…read moreof options, but this was where I felt the most comfortable eating, vegan options and knowing that my food would not be crossed contaminated. Service was excellent! Staff were so friendly impatient with us even when they were so busy most nights. We were creative and got something different to try each night and we liked everything. Something else we like more than others and would get over and over again and that includes the mushroom ravioli, cheesy gnocchi, the purple haze smoothie and kimchi burger. And I believe my husband really enjoyed his legume burger and I enjoyed my falafel salad however I substituted my falafel's for tofu. Ambience is great not too loud indoor and outdoor seating. Good for individuals or large groups.

Pure veggie place - they always ask you if you want things vegan as well. Very unique menu - they…read morehave taken an asian twist and have unique dishes like cucumber with peanuts and kimchi burger and the world famous nacho with 27 items (including orange, strawberry and mango plus lentils etc). The outdoor seating during summer while looking at the Rocky Mountains was spectacular- bring some mosquitoes spray / they will enjoy biting you, while you enjoy the food :) The service was great - we asked for extra ice and they got it - we hung out late and the staff was so accommodating. 5/5 for service! The food for me was 3/5 and the ambiance was 5/5.

The absolute WORST experience eating Indian food in my life... we had to send our entrees back…read moretwice because they were over salted or with no salt at all. We had dahi puri and gol gappa, only to find out each puri had 3 chana and 1 small piece of potato, with absolutely zero flavor. The restaurant staff was ok to get the dishes remade, but came out watery... and it ruined the whole experience. One thing to comment is their naan were soft and tasty, hence the 1 star. The staff also charged us for the naan they clearly agreed to replace as the curry's were getting remade... Do not go to this place for Indian food in Canmore.

Food was delicious and restaurant was very cute. I highly recommend the Chicken 65. The curries are…read morealso excellent in flavor though light on the meats.

the curry chicken was good…read more however the service was awful. the waitress mixed up my tables spice levels and gave me a level 4 when i asked for a level 1. she also kept going into the back to talk to the cooks, we ended up waiting 20 minutes for her to come back out so we could ask her for our check.

Stopped by Spice Hut for the first time tonight, and it definitely won't be our last. We ordered…read morethe butter chicken, eggplant bharta, vegetable samosas, and rice. Everything came out fresh, hot, and full of flavor. Also, the garlic naan was perfect. The butter chicken was excellent, and the eggplant bharta was probably my favorite dish of the night--it had a great smoky flavor and was something a little different from what I usually order. The vegetable samosas were perfectly crispy and made a great starter. The service was friendly, and everyone made us feel welcome. It's always great finding a local restaurant that gets both the food and the hospitality right. Looking forward to coming back and working our way through the rest of the menu.

Food: butter chicken poutine 3/5 I think I would have preferred to order just a dish of butter…read morechicken. There were a lot of fries and this was a huge portion. Malai chicken roll 5/5 this was delicious with pickled vegetables that made it like a refreshing wrap. The chicken was so juicy and tender. I liked the wrap/tortilla, which was light and flakey. It was almost like an Indian falafel pita. Service: we made a reservation for 6pm on a Friday for 2 people, but there were plenty of open tables so I think we could have just walked in and sat down. The service was quick. Ambiance: beautifully decorated with hanging flowers from the ceiling and furniture in green and gold.

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.

Went here for lunch. Good food. We had the Kahari chicken and the chicken korma. Both were well…read moreseasoned and appropriate spice level. I wouldn't recommend the garlic naan since it wasn't garlicky enough. I would just get the regular naan. Price was reasonable for the portions.

This place has fantastic food !! The chicken is the most tender chicken I've ever eaten and Big…read moreportions! The garlic naan bread is maybe my only complaint, as it didn't have a ton of garlic flavour. I ate the chicken Masala medium spicy and it was perfect !! I don't have a whole lot to complain about honestly! My partner had coconut curry medium / medium spicy (and it was HOT) but just how he likes it. The food has a ton of flavour and I can not get over how tender the chicken was. (MY SPOON GLIDED THROUGH LIKE BUTTER)!!!!