Tried this place out last night while staying in Canmore for a few nights and really enjoyed it!…read more Vaani was amazing! She was so sweet and accommodating. We felt bad because it was very busy and she was doing it all herself. We were quite impressed with how she juggled everything. Food was really tasty. I got the Aloo Gobi and we also ordered basmati rice, bread, veggie samosas, and chicken tikka masala. Great flavor, beware that medium spice is pretty spicy even for a spice lover like me! If I could give any recommendation it would be for the ambiance (I'm not going to take a star away though). The song was on a loop and almost put us in a trance of relaxation lol Not necessarily a bad thing but maybe switching it up could be nice throughout the meal. Also the location itself looks a bit dated, great for the homey feel but you can see it needs a bit of a facelift (water damage on ceiling, tears in chairs, etc). I also think if Vaani or Raj had help up front to keep up with cleaning it would feel more welcoming. We asked for the table to be cleaned again as it had leftover food/spills when we sat down. Also the floor and walls look like they haven't been attended to in a while. Thank you for a great experience and would highly recommend, especially if you're ordering take away!

Good food and service Very friendly staff and the chicken Tikka Masala was deliciousread more

Authentic Indian Food! The staff was helpful with the menu. It's really cute inside; it felt like I…read morewas on a nice dinner date with my bf, even though we'd just gotten in from the national park and were in hiking gear.

wow this place was mind blowing!!!!! after a long day of hiking in the rain this place healed us…read more The portions were so generous and each dish was a flavor bomb. Well balanced and delicious!!! The textures were all perfect as well. The service was quick and food came on fast too. I enjoyed every moment of eating here! Ambiance is standard, nothing special but comfortable to dine in.

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 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!

My husband and I had a great dinner at Zyka recently. The…read moreatmosphere is pleasant and service attentive. But really it's the food that makes this restaurant special. My butter chicken dosa was delicious and my husband's lamb biryani was also tasty. A few tables next to us had the Tandoori, and it looked very good. Too bad we were not in Banff long enough to go back!

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!

Quite unusual for us to go for an Indian restaurant leave along two while traveling. This was our…read moresecond restaurant in two days and this one was surprisingly good in many ways. Definitely recommend this over Zyka. Food however was on the expensive side in both places. Food - 4/5 Service - 4/5 Ambiance - 3/5

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.

Not Recommended Service was horrible--we had to ask several…read moretimes before anyone came to take our order. The pakora tasted old, as if it was just reheated in an air fryer. The roasted masala papad was off, and the dahl ballah was far too sweet, even though we specifically requested it to be made spicy. We also ordered dosa, which was good, but the chutney and sambar were disappointing. Overall, very poor experience.

Yummy. We had the beet hummus. Tasted great beautiful presentation. Had the ribs, just falls off…read morethe bone with amazing flavor and spices. The mushrooms were so good in it own sauce, two skewers is not enough. Yummy

Impossible to find. Spent 30 minutes circling around the block trying to find the location and…read moreparking. Tried calling the business for assistance and there was no answer.

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.

Nice vibes : sweet staff. Yummy beverages. Loved my exotic mushroom ravioli- so creamy ! Loved…read moreloved the avocado taco ! Tempura Broccoli! Yum yum Love more than just soy! ! Everything -delish

This was the only fully vegetarian spot we found in Banff--though not entirely vegan, as they serve…read moreeggs and dairy, most dishes can be made vegan. The host mentioned it could be hard to get a table in the evening, but we decided to try our luck. Even though the place was almost full, we didn't have to wait at all. The staff was incredibly friendly and walked us through all the specials. We ordered the Watermelon Sugar High and the Green Tea Gin and Tonic--both were excellent. For food, we tried the ramen, which was a bit underwhelming, and the wild mushroom ravioli, which was much better. Overall, I'd recommend this place for the wide variety of vegetarian and vegan options and the warm, accommodating service, though the food itself was more on the average side.