Pretty bland tasting and the butter chicken leaves much to be desired. Nothing special here. The restaurant is overdone in style, becasue it can't match the quality of food, so the owners expect to dazzle people with the furnishings which are heavily overdone. There's almost no parking available and the neighborhood is a ruin with druggies and drunks passed right outside the door and urinating right next to the restaurant. If you like people begging for change, urinating on your car and harassing you as you walk to or from the building, then this is your ideal place to dine. Maybe somebody can stab you on the way to or from this overpriced and over-inflated joke of a restaurant because they think you are wealthy. Well just as many other over-hyped restaurants in this city, it sadly relies on the glitz and glamour to try to sell itself and isn't much more impressive than what the corner store down the street offers...only at much less the cost. This place also used to be an old drug manufacturing warehouse where illegal drugs were manufactured and no doubt that many of the chemicals permeated itself into the wood structure which is on the verge of falling apart as you dine on these tasteless and over-hyped meals. I vote a no on this, when there are much better restaurants a few feet away. read more

Party of 4 who have enjoyed curry on 5 continents, including trips to India. we all agree that this was the best Indian meal we have eaten anywhere. Service was efficient, helpful and knowledgible. The food was superb. One of the stand-out dishes was the lamb in spinach. kiwi Norm read more

It's a quirky, romantic, beautiful place and the food is wonderful. We went twice in one week taking two different sets of people (within our covid bubble) who both loved it. They make the paneer (cheese) on site and each dish has a Silk Lounge touch to it to making it slightly unique - and delicious. Service was great - even with one server. We loved it and will be back again. read more

The whole time in Silk was more like an art experience than just a nice dining experience. I didn't expect such a beautiful and elegant Indian restaurant in the middle of Railtown. As soon as we passed the door I was so shocked by the interior. I could tell that the owner put so much thought and effort in every single thing in there. It turned out that it took them 4.5 years to decorate the whole place (which I am not surprised). The food was excellent as well! I loved how tasty yet light my butter chicken was. I was wondering how everything tasted so clean so asked few questions to our server, and had a chance to talk to the owner of the restaurant who is a cook and a farmer. It is hard to find genuinely health conscious Indian restaurant in Vancouver but Gary, the owner of Silk, truly believes in healthy cooking. He doesn't use any processed or refined ingredient and the only type of oil he uses in his food is Avocado oil. I was truly impressed by the fact that he harvests his vegetables directly from his own organic farm which is very close to the restaurant. Also their kitchen is open so we could see all the process of prepping our meal. After speaking with Gary, I could tell that he is a man with a dream and a strong belief. I really wishes all the best to him and this restaurant since I t believe that there should be more restaurant owners like Gary. I am glad that I found this beautiful place and can't wait to return with my family and friends in the future. read more

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The most delicious North Indian restaurant I've tried in downtown. I've been here a few times and tried a lot of different dishes, the flavors are just incredible. You can taste every spice. It's my new go-to place for Indian food in downtown. I love the decor as well, excellent for special events or dates. The chef and the staff are friendly as well. Anyone who loves Indian food must try this place. I've waited weeks before writing this review because I wanted to try a few things before I wrote a review. read more

Silk Lounge - Indian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Has my birthday celebration here today. Wow. Great food wonderful service. The food was spicy without overwhelming the flavour. Shared the prawn diablo and the had the Chicken Curry and a taste of the byriani (s) everything was delicious. Highly recommended. read more

I really liked this restaurant! It's beautifully decorated and looks just like the photos online. Vibrant. Sari-like. I went with four friends (three Indian) and we're pretty snobby when it comes to Indian food. We were all very happy with the service (good banter) and great food. Tasty, lots of spice, and the Indian cocktails are really good. The drinks alone are reason to go because they are so different from any other restaurant. Unique to get Indian style drinks outside of India. read more

Amazing food and service. Love the decor and music too! Excellent! Looking forward to our next visit!

I love it that it's organic and farm to table but the spinach paneer was the worst I've ever had. Totally bland. The chicken curry was decent. The service was very slow despite the fact that the restaurant was not busy. The servers were very nice though. read more

It was such a treat to go check this restaurant out. The ambience inside is amazing. The restaurant is fancy, classy and the food is great. I mean organic Indian food, I haven't heard about it before. Its definitely worth checking... read more

Beautiful Restaurant, Excellent Food, Fantastic Cocktails! Will definitely recommend and go back!

This is a hidden gem! Open since last May, Silk Lounge offered us and our 2 teenage kids superb Indian dishes made from fresh, organic ingredients. Dishes are prepared upon ordering and the 20 minute wait is worth it - the flavours are amazing. Already popular on Friday and Saturday nights, once word spreads, Silk Lounge will be the place to go every night of the week. read more

What a fabulous restaurant. Here's why: We went for a birthday party and they happily accommodated our group of 8. The service was fantastic The food was superb - so fresh and tasty The ambience was really nice - beautiful interior design Will definitely come back! read more

Went in last night (Tuesday) was very quiet but we were so impressed. Not only is the food absolutely delicious (Indian) but the room itself is amazing. It's like sitting in a jewellery box - the attention to detail with the interior is amazing. Agree with other commenters that this would be an incredible place to have a birthday dinner or for a group, however as a couple we thoroughly enjoyed it. Hats off to a great all around experience. read more

One of the best dining experiences ever. The food, decor and atmosphere is amazing.

The service was incredible, Milton and Baz have the front of house locked down! So welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable. Not sure what you want to drink? Milton probably has a cocktail for you that you didn't even know you want! The food was more Indian and French rather than fusion but the quality is definitely on point, I'm all about their farm to table approach. Then there is the decor, just wow, Vancouver has really needed a themed restaurant like this. I will definitely be back for both the cocktails and food! (: read more

Great new find. Had the butter chicken, tandoori potatoes and paneer tikka. All delicious!

What a wonderful restaurant. The decor was unique and welcoming. Everything is made from scratch. There is a wall full of spices near the kitchen. The server was friendly and knowledgeable. The food was so good. We had a variety of appetizers and main course items - prawns, chicken, lamb. They have exceeded the Covid requirements. One feels very safe. read more

We have visited Silk before and they continue to not disappoint. Food was just as I'd remembered, fantastic. We came for a birthday celebration and our entire group thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere, food and overall experience. Within our party we ordered and sampled most of the appetizers and most the main courses, each dish was delicious. I cannot say enough about the food and will continue to return and tell my friends and colleagues about this little Vancouver gem. read more

Amazing concept with great Organic food. One of a kind restaurant in Vancouver Gastown. Never seen such an interior and such a vibe in a restaurant before. An experience you will never forget read more

We booked this place out for a family birthday today. The owners were amazing, the vibe is great and the decor incredible- apparently it took years to get all the pieces designed and custom made. Food is great, servers accommodating and layout is very different - lounge meets restaurant. It's a relatively new place - fully recommend it and hope it thrives. read more

The decor and ambiance was delightful. Service was very slow. Sadly - The food portions are very small for the price. I ordered the Coconut prawns and the bowl was half full with sauce and 4 prawns for $23 no veggies either. The bowl of rice was another $6. I ordered my spice level HOT but received a very mild instead. I left hungry and unsatisfied. This place is overpriced and a real disappointment. read more

Deco and ambiance is amazing!! Lots of beautiful details throughout. We shared the halibut starter which had awesome flavour. It came with a dipping sauce that I loved. For the main course I had the prawn coconut curry again very good flavour...not too coconutty/rich if you know what I mean. The prawns were big, filling. My friend had I believe it was lamb with spinach. Says its a close variation of Saag. I tried the meat, it was moist and tender and well marinated. I skipped the spinach, not a fan of the vegetable. i would recommend the place. read more

The decor is amazing - everything from the lighting to the paint and the silk that is everywhere. The colours are unlike any other Vancouver restaurant. The cocktails were stellar- I recommend the Silk Road special. Appetizers and food were subtly spiced and very rich. Definitely would be a great place for special celebrations! read more

Truly a beautiful restaurant both inside and out. The interior and decoration is very detailed. I remember my first time walking inside, I was blown away. The first time walking in all i could think of was paradise. My eyes would wander and each time, I would find a new detail in the decoration. Nothing was left un-decorated, even the ceiling had a pattern design.The lighting and everything is perfect.Speaking of perfect, the food was amazing, and for a decent price you will get food that is both delicious and healthy for you and their food is always fresh. I will be coming back again for another great meal, this time with more friends. The chefs and waiters were very friendly and all had smiles on their faces. You can tell that the chefs love what they do. One of my personal favorite appetizers would be the steak bites, and for $15.99 too, definitely worth it for a great appetizer. read more

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Best restaurant I've been too! Amazing service, the food was fantastic, very comfy seating, and the detail of the restaurant is absolutely beautiful. Owner took his time making our meal. He was very friendly and came to greet us personally to thank us for coming. I highly suggest this place for families, date night, or just a place to relax with friends. read more

Outstanding service and food. Decor is like nothing else in Vancouver... from the front door when you enter to your last mug of chai... everything is thought through and custom ordered/sourced. A lot of thought and care gone into this place. Highly recommend. read more

They've obviously put a lot of thought into the design of this restaurant. The interior was lovely with long comfortable banquets that would be perfect for larger groups. The staff were all very friendly and did their best to make our night enjoyable but seemed inexperienced and a bit unsure about common serving practices so it made for an odd experience at times. Most likely this will be worked out when they've been open a bit longer. We had thought that the menu might be a fusion of French and Indian but it was two separate sheets. We only tried the Indian dishes which were quite delicious. I enjoy spicy food so I liked everything but it was on the hotter side of medium so order accordingly. Good complexity of flavours though and also many GF options. Perhaps a bit over-priced but once their actual menus are printed I hope that they detail that everything is organic so that people appreciate the care that is going into their food. I'm interested to see how this place will evolve! read more

We had the most magical & delicious dinner & drinks this evening! Beautifully prepared & presented organic dishes with the most amazing flavours. The staff was very nice & friendly. The decor is exotic & fun. We will be back for dinner with out of town friends over the holidays.. & in the meantime pop in to try some of the other dishes. Highly recommended. read more

Beautiful decor, no customer when i walked in on a friday evening. However the tables were all reserved. I ordered butter chicken, chicken vindaloo, and steak bites. All came up to $57. The size was small compared to the prices. Food was decent. I would go back and try something different(maybe fusion) but unlikely for indian food. read more

So a group of us ladies went to check this place out last night and first off i will say the decor was absolutely amazing! Loved loved the ambiance!! But i wish i could say the same for the food and service. I ordered butter chicken and it had zero flavour and tasted very sour and buttery. It was the worst butter chicken i have ever tried. My rice was hard and crunchy. I then changed my order to the prawn curry which was tasty but i had to wait over 30 minutes for it and everyone else at the table had already finished their meals. They forgot to make one of our orders and the service was very slow. I would not come back here for a meal but would come back for drinks just for the ambiance. They definitely have some work to do with the food. read more

This mystic Vancouver cafe has romantic atmosphere and greeeeattt food- organic, options for vegan and vegetarian, full of vital Indian tastes and wonderful cheerful attentive service. I felt served as royalty. The hush of soft pink, gold and turquoise lights and elegance with ambient music along with bowls of flowers in water lining the hall... reasonable prices , wish we had this in Seattle!!! read more

Silk isn't busy yet, but it should be. Super cool room and great Indian favorites. Have had lunch there multiple times and it is always great. read more

Visiting Vancouver from WA state, and saw their menu online. We went in mid-December as a pre-Christmas trip. Fresh, organic, Indian and French. The 3 of us had to try. Did not expect such an elegant place in the Railtown area. Walking in was a different world. We arrived early and were greeted warmly. Our host took great pride in telling us about the organic herbs and ingredients grown by his family here and in India. We ordered 3 different dishes (chicken, lamb, and vegan) and shared them all. The zuchinni appetizer is so nicely done! The portions were generous, and took some back to our hotel. Our host suggested a wonderful, smooth, French wine that went well with all the dishes. No room for dessert. This place has been open for less than a year. It was an art and dining experience. I wish them much success, and when in Vancouver, I would return. They really care about what they are doing. A must go! read more

Indian fusion by a chef so passionate about his choice of organic, grass fed ingredient and so knowledgeable about healthy cuisine. Very clean cuisine, innovative and tasty. No deep frying. Will go again for sure. read more

I moved in few weeks ago to the next block of this restaurant, so I want give a try to this place.I came in couple days ago, beautiful decor, the curry was bland.tiny portions.Food is over priced and it take hours to show on your table but the surprise was when I saw the chef owner #GarySidhu as he mentioned his name (who I recognized from when he came to our table telling us all about the organic ingredients and eating healthy bla bla ) buying groceries at the sunrise market up the street.Twice I saw him up there, The grocery store doesn't have even one organic item in there. I live up the street, so when I saw the chef owner walk into the restaurant with all the non organic groceries, I had to write this review. if the business is slow and you cant afford the organic ingredients you shouldn't advertise organic when it's not! He has his restaurant advertised as organic ingredients only! FALSE ADVERTISING FOLKS! Dont waste your time and money here. read more

Our experience ended before it began. It was my friends first birthday in Vancouver since she relocated to Canada. We made reservations for a Friday evening and drove over an hour in rush hour. We received a call 15 minutes before our reservation stating that they were having an event the same night and that we will only have the option of ordering off their set menu for a fixed price. They claimed it was stated on yelp where they received our reservations from, when infact we made reservations directly on their website. They claimed it was on their website too. We didn't even receive a sorry but rather okay goodbye when we said they had ruined our evening. After that we had to wait over 2 hours to find a special place to eat for celebrating her birthday, since line ups were long everywhere else or they had no reservations available. Way to ruin a birthday and if it was written on their website as they claimed then why did they need to call and tell us that 15 minutes before. Terrible Customer Service! I wouldn't even try and go back nor would I recommend it for a special event!!! I never write reviews but we were so looking forward to this place, especially after a hectic work week. read more

We enjoyed Saturday brunch in this new wonderful out-of-the-ordinary gastown Indian/French restaurant. Food is delicious with the right am't of very fresh herbs and presented with flair!! Service is impeccable matching the elegant & trendy-colored surroundings & prices are so reasonable with big servings. This is the best Indian food I've tasted in Vancouver!! Highly recommend to all foodies! read more

I went here with my family and we were all stunned, this place is beautiful. Everyone loved the food, it was very tasty and the mango cheesecake was to die for. Everything is organic which was a huge plus for me and they also offer vegan options. The decor was nothing like I've seen before. I would definitely recommend giving it a try. read more

The food was unbelievable! I loved every part of it. The restaurant is beautiful and is like nothing I have ever seen! The service is great and super fast and the people are so kind. There were lots of vegan alternatives for my kids and I. I'm surprised it is not packed with people 24/7. The interior and exterior is stunning. Overall it was astounding! Highly recommended and I'm a food snob. read more