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Mango Shiva
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 11 am - 10 pm
Fri 11 am - 11 pm
Sat 5 pm - 11 pm
Sun 5 pm - 10 pm
- Attire:
- Casual
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
30 reviews for Mango Shiva
Review Highlights
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"...spritzers and the best butter chicken EVER make this little..." In 6 reviews -
"...creative names like Tandoori Caesar, Mumbai Mule, etc etc." In 3 reviews -
"For a vegetarian main I had the masala cauliflower." In 3 reviews
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30 reviews in English
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Review from Evg R.
4/10/2012
In the overall bleak Calgary restaurant scene, this place shines. I am biased, as I love Indian food. Some say, true Indian restaurants must look and feel authentic and be cheap. While there are a few such places in San Francisco, I can't speak for Calgary, as while staying downtown, I have only discovered Mango Shiva. And what a gem it is - an excellent Indian fare with a classy, loungy interior and impeccable service. Like most restaurants in Calgary, it is a bit expensive, but the quality is outstanding. I had chicken and lamb dishes here, and all were great. Both nan and rice are delicious, too, and there is an unlimited supply of free papadam, something that not every Indian restaurant would have nowadays.
I have been dining here weekly while on business in Calgary, and will continue to do so while I'm here. -
Review from Anna D.
Vancouver, BC
5/14/2012 1 Check-in Here
$30 including tax and tip for a mango lassi, probably one of the tastiest I've had and lamb in garam masala with a side of golden raisins, dried cranberries, parsley and couscous (?)
A bit pricey but the lamb shank was large and well seasoned, the service friendly and attentive, the decor original and the downtown location together with the one time yelp discount of 10% made this an enjoyable night out with a good friend. -
Review from Vishnu V.
Updated - 1/8/2012
I tried lunch buffet here a few days back. Visited this place with very low expectations as I didn't like it much with the ala carte main course.
This time all my assumptions were ruled out. Wide variety of items in buffet.
Chicken was really tasty with the mint chutney(mint sauce).
They covered almost all items in the buffet along with more options for vegans.
Better to reserve the table before you go.
Also they had sea food,chicken, pork in the buffet.
Best thing was that rotis were served hot which were placed on the slab at the kitchen.
One another best place to try lunch buffet. I would surely go again to this place.Listed in: Indian restaurants in calgary
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9/26/2011 ROTD 11/14/2011
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Review from Joel K.
12/4/2011
Want to eat Indian food and sit on a see-through chair? Well then, you need to traverse Calgary's treacherous one-way streets and hallowed parking garages to find yourself at Mango Shiva on Stephen's Ave.
We had our company Christmas party here yesterday night. I had no clue what to expect, because shockingly enough I've eaten Indian food maybe three times in my entire 24 years of life. (Yikes, that's sad!)
The layout of this place is pretty swanky, as per my aforementioned see-through chairs. I liked the tube-y lights that came down from the ceiling above our table like little mechanical arms trying to get a bite of my delicious butter chicken.
But before we get to the food, I need to comment on how awesome it is that they have an open kitchen concept and you can see giant plumes of fire shooting out every so often. There was also a delightful man with a glorious mustache whipping up the Naan bread with giant metal bars. I had no idea you needed giant metal bars to make Naan bread, but I was impressed nonetheless by his mustache, concentration, and ultimately the final product of his labors.
ANYWAYS, on to the food. We started off with calamari in a curry sauce. It was delicious - the calamari was a little bit tough, but maybe I just haven't had calamari in awhile. Either way, loved this dish and the curry sauce contrasted nicely with the salty breaded rings.
Then out came a whole bunch of dishes - prawn curry, butter chicken, naan bread, cauliflower with something that must have been deep fried squid and rice. These were all delicious, but my favorite far and away was the butter chicken.
The butter chicken should have been delivered to our table by a host of angels singing in chorus and floating the plate on a magic carpet. It was that good. We all played nice and let each other get initial servings, but then the battles were one to gobble up the rest of the dish. Naan bread quickly made short work of any sauce left over.
Prawn curry was pranwy and curry-y. The cauliflower dish was rich and zesty. I'm running out of taste-related phrases and simultaneously making myself hungry so I'll cap it off by saying the food was really quite delicious.
The other highlight of the night was my long island iced tea. I decided I'd put aside the beers for a bit and pick up one of these, because heck, at company Christmas parties the name of the game is being liberal with your drink choices. My long island was limey and wonderful. It made my taste buds praise the good lord like a Tabernacle Choir.
Our service was impeccable. Drinks came quickly, dishes came hot and the waitresses were polite and quick on the draw.
On the whole, based on my limited experience with Indian cuisine I have no idea whether this was authentic or not - I'm leaning towards not. But it WAS a delicious meal for a large group and if you're looking for one of those, it's top notch.
I try not to give away an overabundance of 5 stars, but this place definitely earned it in my mind.Listed in: Date Nights that Don't Suck
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Review from Sabahat N.
Calgary, AB
11/16/2011 3 Check-ins Here
Mango Shiva is a one-of-a-kind Indian restaurant. Its snazzy, sexy, and apart from having delicious food, serves up a mean cocktail.
In fact, it has a Fridays Ladies Happy Hour that you should be aware of. All their cocktails are half off. Yes ladies! Grab your girlfriend(s) and get yourselves there! Their cocktails have creative names like Tandoori Caesar, Mumbai Mule, etc etc. And they're potent!
Centrally located just a block from the C-Train, so you cannot go wrong here!
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Review from Tiffany N.
Calgary, AB
9/27/2011
Mango Shiva isn't the restaurant you go to for 100% Authentic™ Indian food. There are other restaurants in town for that. You go to Mango Shiva for the pleasant atmosphere, decent and friendly service and the delicious "Fusion" food.
Now, normally, I hate Fusion food with a passion. Especially Western-Asian fusion. It usually just means the chef in the back hit up aisle 25 in Superstore and came back with a buttload of Kikkoman and ginger. And for me, since I generally can only eat 1-5 items on most menus in town; it means some very bland and goopy chow mein/stir fry labeled the "Exotic Noodle Bowl." Vegetarians and Vegans alike both know and fear the "Exotic Noodle Bowl" all over the continent.
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But Fusion is something Mango Shiva seems to do rather well. Were the Vegetable Cakes and Masala Cauliflower dish something I would be able to find if I was suddenly whisked away to Goa? Maybe not, but they were both delicious. The vegetable pakoras in the Masala Cauliflower dish were delightful, savory nuggets surrounded by a tomato based gravy that one can't help but spoon over your fluffy basmati rice. Oh white rice, why must you be so tasty and evil at the same time? And everyone enjoyed the Vegetable Cakes, even one crazy blonde in blue that floated in to the restaurant with visions of lamb chops dancing on her brainmeats. Our server Tony (minus Toni and Toné) was charming and helpful without hovering and knew just how to talk to me in to spending half my dinner budget on booze.
If you were at the Elite Party in March and enjoyed the Mumbai Mule, they've been renamed the Passion Fruit Mule and are still just as deadly! Also, Mango Shiva seems to have taken a cue from the many voices on Yelp stating their confusion over the bathrooms and have put up signs. Yay! Now I don't have to wonder what the funny looking bidet-type-deal is alongside the toilet. Although, I'm still wondering what possessed the designer for Mango Shiva to okay the wall of giant right hands flicking imaginary paper footballs behind the bar.
Glad I was able to help out on the last night of Yelp Eats! High-five for less hungry kids this fall, everyone!Listed in: F, F, D, HK, Yelp Events
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Review from Heather H.
Calgary, AB
8/7/2011
I've been here about four times this past year and have always had excellent service. Whenever there was a delay in service, we were always compensated without asking. The servers are attentive and polite without being overbearing. The menu is pricier and smaller than traditional indian restaurants but this is not the place to go for a traditional experience. The decor and ambiance are lovely, the food very tasty and the portion size nice (hey, if you want a super double meal with unlimited sides you wouldn't be interested in this place, so by nice portion size I mean its a good a regular meal).
Try the mango lassi and chai for non-alcoholic beverages. Haven't found an appetizer that wasn't excellent. The new vegetarian menu so far is good (previously the veggie dishes were incredibly tasty but could be a bit monotonous part way through). I have heard from my meatatarian friends that the lamb and chicken dishes are to die for.
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Review from Tara M.
6/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
Well, well, well, Mango Shiva nicely done once again!
First off, I promised Cody our server that I would review the restaurant and mention how wonderful a server he is. To be perfectly honest, he really is a great server - attentive and accommodating, he knows his menu and can keep himself together even under a barrage of questions from my then "I'm on a vegan diet challenge" sister. (So to the manager who gratefully honored our 10% Yelp discount offer, Cody's a good dude and good server - high five).
Alright, on to the review!
Mango Shiva is great, as I have said before "Mango Shiva mixes classic Indian flavors in a palatable North American way that is a game changer in this city". This statement still holds true for me as I had a wonderful food (and service) experience at this restaurant.
The dishes are classic in flavor but not in approach and it makes the experience interesting and memorable.
I enjoy Mango Shiva for many reasons, the price point is good, the atmosphere is inviting and warm, the staff are friendly and the kitchen is open (so you can watch a serious guy seriously make naan bread).
I would recommend Mango Shiva to anyone who is looking for a night out with some Indian flare!
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Review from Wendy P.
Cheers all around for Mango Shiva and their Friday afternoon "Ladies' Social" special from 1-5. If you're a lady in need of a cocktail on a sunny Friday, find yourself a seat on Mango Shiva's patio and take your pick for 50% off their cocktail list.
I had the Mango Sling and the Mango Shiva Tandoori Caesar. The Mango Sling was super sweet, was there even any alcohol in there? I sure didn't taste any. The Tandoori Caesar was a delicious take on this Calgary classic. The spices used in this twist made it a top-runner for the best Caesar I've had in Calgary. I still have more research to do before I declare a winner mind you....
I don't want to say that our server was excellent, but he was. Except that he was also fun and engaging. He brought us a complimentary plate of poppadom with some mango chutney and even tried to guess what our second cocktails were going to be. So, his guessing skills need a little work... but on everything else he was spot on.
Next up... that lunch buffet I keep seeing the sign for. -
Review from Carrie P.
I have had a bit of experience with Mango Shiva in the past, but yesterday is the first time I have ever gone there for dinner.
In the past, my experience has been:
- 2 events that had Mango Shiva cater -- both were charity events. One for Breast Cancer (Aveda Event at the Institute), one for Canadian Liver Foundation (Liver Up Talent Show)
- I had the priveledge of attending an Yelp event a month ago.
Yesterday, I went to Mango Shiva with a friend for dinner and had an unbelivable meal. I had the Pork Vindaloo, which was recommended to me by the friendly waitress, when I mentioned I wanted something with "heat". Not only was it delicious, it was so tender that I didn't even need a knife to eat it. it literally fell apart with a fork. The other nice touch, was a few fresh purple grapes, cut in half, on top of my Vindaloo dish. It was delightful to take a scoop of hot vindaloo, and to have the contrast of a cold, sweet grape in the same mouthful. Ahhhh... simple pleasures!
We also split the oven baked samosas (delicious), and I had a salad (fresh diced mangoes were a nice touch) as well. My friend ordered the butter chicken.
I had the opportunity to try not only my meal, but I snared a taste of the butter chicken as well, and everything was delightful. The butter chicken even had a tiny beat of heat to it (but my vindaloo kicked its butt for heat - as vindaloo should). And the butter chicken also had a delightful, smoky flavor to it as well. It was extremely delicious!
I had the CannonBall Cabernet Sauvignon, and we split the Chili Chocolate Cake for dessert. A split wouldn't necessary be a fair comment. I am confident I ate most of it.
The bathrooms there were cool, but admittedly a little alarming. With my full belly and a glass of wine under my belt, I had a tough time figuring out which bathroom was the mens and ladies at a quick glance. The urinals on the left were a dead giveaway, and then I clued into the pretty pictures in the glass. Pretty girl -- I guess I'm not that smardt. :D
I will definately be back at Mango Shiva to try more of their menu, and my friend said that he can't wait to bring his parents there next week. He's confident his folks are going to love it there.
Great work, Mango Shiva!Listed in: Calgary Companies with Heart
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Review from Jag S.
Calgary, AB
Updated - 12/30/2010 ROTD 7/4/2011
OMG.. so stunned I didn't write this earlier!
I've always bragged about how great Mango Shiva is (after having a private event here, catering to another event and appys). We treated him to a special bday dinner here.
The food is AH-maze-ING!!! It's not your traditional typical cheap indian food. It's full of aromas and flavours - and all very gourmet. I had the lobster, my friend has the lamb and lam shanks, all soo gooood. One of the lamb dishes was spicier - but I love spicy food.
We had ordered the prawns and tandoorie chicken as appys - again what a hit!
Ps. the decor is still in tact and gorgeous! Can't wait to spend summer evenings on their patio.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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7/5/2009 First to Review
WOW.... thought about going to Flames Central.. instead went here for a few late night drinks... I… Read more »
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Review from Pukar R.
6/7/2011
We ordered the Masala cauliflower and Tandoori chicken along with veggie samosas for appetizers. Tandoori chicken was a bit dry. Can't really mess up cauliflower I suppose.
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Review from Kerri O.
Calgary, AB
2/19/2012
I really want to like Mango Shiva, the food is awesome but being treated like I'm invisible, called me old fashioned, but it just doesn't make me want to go back. The first time I went, the service was awesome when had a fantastic waiter who was very attentive and didn't leave myself and my friend waiting for too long between courses. The second time I decided to bring family and firstly we were greeted and shown to our table..lovely...fifteen minutes later we were still sitting there waiting for menus. Eventually the waitress came over took our drinks order and gave us some menus. Thirty minutes went by I could see our drinks sitting on the corner of the bar but our waitress hadn't come near us. Just want to point out that there was five staff members working at the time and we were the only customers. Eventually she came took our food order but still hadn't brought us our drinks. When the food came I had to point out that they were on the bar!! Yeah, won't be going back.
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Review from Helene R.
Calgary, AB
11/19/2010
A large group of 10 of us ventured out one evening to Steven Ave and decided to give this new hip restaurant a go.
It is quite beautiful inside, you can't dispute that, everything Bollywood glam!
The food also was not bad, considering I am not really keen on Indian, rather enjoyed my safe butter chicken. My co-diners felt the lamb chops were too rare, and the appetizers were not generous for the price. The mains were fairly decent in portion size and the naan was delish. I did love the ambiance, the entire restaurant was buzzing with patrons so service was just ok and the waiter was rather pleasant, regardless.
Didn't have dessert, but the chai was wonderful, the spicy creamy concoction is the perfect after dinner finale to this spicy festival of flavours. I too agree that this Indian food is more geared to Western pallets with their unique fusions, but for those who may be afraid to try Indian for the first time, this would be a great place to start. I think if I was a bigger fan of Indian cuisine I would have given it a 4 but technically I rate it a 3.5.
Jack-asses at Flames central kinda killed the classy feel of the restaurant with the horn blowing an all, seriously wanted to cram those horns up their butts.
Other than that I would give it a thumbs up if you happen to be in the core and want something different (a bit pricey though) it won't disappoint. -
Review from Sapna G.
Calgary, AB
3/18/2010
Dine Out Calgary (AKA - Calgary's version of Winterlicious) just wrapped this past weekend and I took full advantage of set price dining across the city.
Having heard mixed reviews about Mango Shiva, it was due time I experienced it and drew my own conclusions.
First of all, I must say: the ambiance, the environment, the service and the vibe of this place is *awesome*. I truly enjoyed myself and this was by far the most impressive experience I've ever had at an Indian restaurant in Calgary.
The staff makes it a point to go above and beyond when it comes to decor and service, and a lot of the Indian restaurants in Calgary let these qualities fall by the wayside. I appreciate the effort they put into creating the perfect atmosphere in their restaurant, and I have to say, they are most successful in doing so.
On to the food.
Starting with oven-baked filo pastry samosas, and ending with gulab jamuns served with fruit and ice cream, not only did the presentation blow my mind, but the food blew my tastebuds out of the water. Delicious ,well-prepared, and yes, presented with thought and expertise, Mango Shiva sits in a league of its own. -
Review from dinah g.
Calgary, AB
2/7/2010
Entering Mango Shiva is like going on your own personal carpet ride into Aladdin's secret hide away. With extremely sleek Asian fen shui design and dim lighting, you do feel like you have catapulted yourself to an ultra chic fusion restaurant in trendy Los Angeles.
With that ride goes the same pricing as Los Angeles for your fusion food; it's a tricky thing folks because the meals here are based on South Asian meals but with a twist. I found them to be smaller portions, delicious but with upper end price tags.
Imagine tempura calamari in coconut curry, or a Tandoori coconut lobster with a pomegranate salad. Or how about scallops with cilantro mint curry or having a litchi-honey cream, with fresh litchi, caramelized papaya, and pineapple for dessert. It's too tantalizing right?
I personally would much rather go to all the way to the recesses of the Northeast for South Asian food to eat good food, for bigger portions at half the cost. But another side of me knows I am paying for the ambiance and a salivating menu here. So if you do want to be whisked away, you and your pocket book that is then by all means take the carpet ride.
I must admit once in awhile the voyage and experience is worth the price. -
Review from C T.
Calgary, AB
8/14/2009
The buffet is here is all right. It's an Indian buffet with a Californian twist. Eclectic Indian food. You've got your naan, butter chicken, lentil curry, other curries, desserts like gulab jamun, and western salads. Nothing fantastic. Too pricey for my taste.
I find a particular painting of theirs distasteful. I'm not sure why it would be in an Indian restaurant. Hmmm... -
Review from Aymie R.
Calgary, AB
7/24/2011
This is always a fun place to go with colleagues for lunch - especially if you have work colleagues that need to get out of their comfort zone a little bit! They have a good buffet that will please most people.
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Review from Jess B.
Calgary, AB
10/2/2010 ROTD 10/21/2010
Been here a few times, couple private parties and few times with friends. This place has a consistency of always being great! From the servers to the atmosphere to the good. You get some really good traditional Indian food but with a twist. The location is great for summer nights to sit and people watch. It's a little more pricey compared to Indian food in the NE but keep in mind your in downtown its a little more upscale then Falconridge.
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Review from Raychel K.
5/2/2011 1 Check-in Here
This is a fantastic Indian fusion restaurant in a cute area of downtown Calgary. I ordered the salad (with grilled paneer and mango) and the lamb kofta curry. So delicious and seems reasonably priced for the amount of food.
The service was a little slow due to a large party in the dining room, but the waiter comped me a glass of wine for waiting, so I'm a happy girl.
I've eaten at MANY Indian restaurants across the globe, and this place had by far the best (and freshest) naan I've ever eaten.
I would eat here all the time if I lived in this town. Plus, the decor is very hip. -
Review from Melissa L.
Calgary, AB
I ate dinner at Mango Shiva tonight, using a coupon that I purchased from Living Social (I paid $25 and got $50 worth of food). I would definitely return to Mango Shiva even without a coupon!
I arrived before my friend and was promptly seated and given water. The server was very attentive and polite while I waited; I also received some papadums (with a side of chunky mango chutney) to munch on before my meal. My friend arrived and the server showed us the menus, as well as the drink list and specials menu.
We both started with their "Dirty Mango Lassi", which is a traditional mango lassi spiked with rum. All of the drinks at Mango Shiva are fairly expensive, with cocktails ringing in at $9.04 before tax (is that a lucky number or something?), and I would consider going back during happy hour when they are only $6. We then shared an appetizer from the list of specials, which was their homemade paneer served kebab-style with grilled vegetables (bell peppers and onions). I admit I'm a lame Indian-food customer because I love the flavours but have no tolerance for the spice (I lost it when I spent a few years living in a "bland" country). The appetizer was delicious but a bit too spicy for my own tolerance level, which meant it ticked my mouth to the point where I was giggling incessantly. For a vegetarian main I had the masala cauliflower. From looking at the tables beside us we didn't think the mains were intended for sharing, but this would have been a great dish to split with another veggie main or even a meat dish (for you omnivores). The cauliflower was coated in a creamy tomato curry sauce, and on the side there was a zucchini fritter and two yam fritters (not the eggplant listed on the menu). You get a choice of sides: rice or one of two varieties of naan. These will be served on the side, so they're also good for sharing. After the appetizer and the mains we definitely didn't have room for dessert, but based on the high quality of our entrees I'm sure the desserts are delicious!
The ambiance in the restaurant is chic and evocative of India, with lots of warm candle light, transparent furniture and sparkling decorations. It would be a great place for a date (if the love of your life can handle a little spicy food, that is!) and we saw lots of large groups of friends sharing an evening out. I think Mango Shiva is a great choice in downtown Calgary. -
Review from Janna L.
11/7/2011
I have been to Indian Restaurants before, not in Calgary, but I can say that this is likely the best place for this type of food I have ever been to. We needed a quickie lunch downtown and I had read good reviews about Mango Shiva. Lunch boasts a bountiful buffet, not exactly what we were looking for on this date but we attacked it with gusto! Service was fantastic - we came a little early and 1145am and got a seat without a reservation (leaving at 1245pm, the place was packed). I was blown away as the restaurant does not look much beyond a storefront facing it but once inside, it goes on forever! We started out with a Chai tea each, very good. The buffet was fresh and delicious, everything burst with flavour and had a little heat to it as well. The food was warm in temperature and the buffet was laid out well. Naan breab, best ever! We tried a little tiny bit of just about everything and ended the meal splitting a little dipped dessert ball that was to die for! I was really happy spending the lunch hour here. The servers were very good at clearing plates in a timely manner as well as filling up your water glass. Now, this place is NOT cheap. $48 for 2 people with just the buffet and a tea each not including tip. The buffets come to $19 each, not a place to come if you are not hungry or just want to graze. No menu service was available for lunch, on this weekday anyways (MON). Still, the place does a great job and Indian Cuisine now takes on a whole new meaning for me. Will return for a special occasion!
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Review from Marc L.
North York, ON
5/28/2011 1 Check-in Here
Excellent food, very tasty, with a hint of mint.
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Review from Katie C.
Calgary, AB
10/5/2009 1 photo
Oh god, when I dream of Indian Food I dream of this. Coconut calamari in mouth watering sauce, mango-spritzers and the best butter chicken EVER make this little gem a must visit. The decor is totally beautiful, moody and eastern themed. It really embodies the east-west "fusion" thing that Mango Shiva seems to be going for. The bathrooms are beautiful. I'm thinking I've developed a bathroom fetish, because they are worth a trip on their own. Seriously. Those are some fine bathrooms. The service was excellent as well. My only real issue is the price, because I am morally opposed to spending so much on (albeit delicious) ethnic foods, even in Calgary. My suggestion? Take a visit when somebody else is paying!
Listed in: DEELISH!
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Review from greg o.
2/4/2010
This is not the place to go for authentic indian food. This should be obvious from down the block before you even get in the place. Mango Shiva is very trendy and all about fusion food. Nothing I ordered was quite the 'real' indian dish i was expecting. Everything's been tweaked a bit for the local palate, I guess...flavors were a bit more sweet or tangy and less spicy or curry, in my estimation.
That being said, everything was DELICIOUS. I came here on a date, we got several drinks, appetizers, entrees, everything was really really tasty. Once I let go of my preconceived notions of what stuff 'should' taste like it was awesome. Everything was a bit on the pricey side, even though it was good stuff, I wouldn't pay to come here alone but it's a killer date spot. I assume you're paying for the slick, sexy, uber-modern ambiance and attentive service in addition to the hefty helping of booze in the great cocktails. The house drink 'Mumbai Mule' is served in a copper mug as a good mule should be, it's so delicious I wish I could have them delivered daily. I'll be back next time I have something to celebrate -
Review from Nate K.
Vancouver, BC
8/18/2009
A beautiful room with lovely, attentive staff. The food is Indian, but not the typical cold Punjabi buffet.. wonderful, edgy creations that riff on Indian classics.
I'm visiting from Vancouver and this is the first restaurant in a dozen that's hit a home run. A real gem!
(It's a shame it's across from that tacky eyesore Flames Central.. what moronic city councilors allowed that hideous light board??) -
Review from Cat S.
Calgary, AB
6/21/2011
I went to the lunch buffet with a few friends. I understand it is a weekday and it gets very busy at lunchtime. My friend got there first, sat for over 10 minutes without anyone coming by to ask if she wanted anything. Finally she got served her drink. Myself and the rest of the group get there. No one comes by the table to serve us or get our drink order. Thats fine, we were there for the buffet anyways so we got up, grabbed our plates and got our lunch. The food overall was quite good, loved the spiciness and the flavors. I thought the selection was small, but I liked everything they had. I do want to mention that the butter chicken didn't have many pieces of chicken in it. You really had to spoon through the sauce to look for the chicken. We got our lunch sat down, halfway through a server comes by and we got drinks. That was the end of any type of service. No one asked if we wanted more drinks, or even to give us the bill. No one took away the dirty plates and we sat there after our meals for a good 1/2 hr chatting. Finally we got up and went to the register to pay. The food was good, service sucked, I'm sure there's better out there.
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Review from Devi O.
12/5/2009
Trendy music. Waitresses with very little fabric on. If that's what you are looking for, this place is for you. However, if you want GOOD, authentic, Indian food, do not go there. This is the kind of "indian" food that only non-Indians could like. The reason it's pricey is because of the hip atmosphere and location (which they definitely have). The portion size is small too. I wouldn't ever go there again and always tell the same to any friends/relatives that are heading to Calgary for vacation. The whole theme is kind of ludicrous, seeing that none of it represents India or it's culture.
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Review from Mame G.
Calgary, AB
4/15/2010
This place is super expensive for lunch time I think it was $20/person for the buffet whereas everywhere else is $15/person for the same food! What I didn't like was despite the price, the naan bread was burnt, and they tried to hide it!! The service is not great, they don't like to admit that they gave you the wrong order. Seriously, that's not high class!
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Review from Rattanjeet V.
Calgary, AB
7/19/2009
Good environment, great food, ridiculously overpriced for Indian fare. Consider this more a lounge than a restaurant.
