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Maurya Authentic East Indian Cuisine
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Dinner
11 reviews for Maurya Authentic East Indian Cuisine
11 reviews in English
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Review from Scott W.
9/19/2011
First time to Calgary and after a fantastic Sushi lunch at GloveSushi I thought I'd venture for some authentic Indian fare.
My prawn dish was amazing and the appetizer good too. The best part of all though was Rosie my server who was fantastic. She filled me in on Calgary and was so attentive and friendly that I felt right at home. I come back next month and I will be sure to visit again. -
Review from Dena H.
Calgary, AB
2/1/2012
What a find in Kensington!!!! Heard about it through a friend and love to taste indian food and learn their culture.. as she knew the owner.. (Indian) Wonderful friendly informative service.they can bend over backwards to teach you of the foods and bring more. especially when they are not so busy and can talk with you and tell you history and things.. the food is awesome!!! Butter chicken na'an bread.!!! I'm in heaven!!! . the desserts!!! We've been back so many times upon discovering this GEM.. and the Veg. buffet on Mondays??? AMAZING!!! if they still have it I hope so??? No meat but you don;t miss that.. some spicy and not so spicy dishes all very healthy.. and the desert type sweet grated cooked carrot was delicious!!! and different ..went back for more .. They are so friendly and helpful, more than happy to cook you fresh na'an as it goes as fast as they can cook it! Love the little dishes at teh entrance of candied Fennel seed to eat after to help you digest the food and sweeten your breath! Love the Mango Lassis OH..we love Indian food.. but I have a "baby mouth" and need mild ! mild n! lightly spiced or yogourt to cut the spice/burning/tingling! :) AND they are in the Calgary Entertainment coupin book!!!
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Review from Sean C.
9/29/2011
Likely the best Indian Cuisine in Calgary, and Indian owned. We had the Shrimp Curry, a.k.a., Jhinga Malai, which tasted so good that it must have been brewed and stirred all day. This is a family working together to play several staff roles at once. Throwaway info: I ordered a Tiger Beer -- imported from Singapore -- and am now a fan of that beer.
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Review from Wendy P.
2/3/2011
And they call the wind Maria... or Maurya in this case. Although, really, wind doesn't have anything to do with this other than blowing whiffs of spice and deliciousness in my general direction.
I've passed by Maurya many a time without acknowledging that it was an East Indian restaurant. But as soon as somebody mentioned the name, I recalled quickly where the business stood.
I was here with some fellow yelpers to try out the Monday vegetarian buffet. It was quiet, but my general impression of any restaurant in Calgary on a Monday is just that, they're all quiet. The buffet was fresh and stocked with rice along with a half dozen or so (it may have been a couple more) dishes of colourful, saucy goodness. I wish I new what was in them, really I do. But my 'buds were satisfied. Note: If you think there's naan missing from the buffet, it's because you've missed it. Turn almost 180 degrees around from the buffet proper and you'll find it there, waiting for you.
We had a delightfully attentive server who, after we had cleaned our plates, encouraged us to go back for a second round to "get our money's worth." She said it with such conviction, how could I not? It was a buffet after all.
My favourite part of the restaurant was actually the room dividers they had along the walls. They were wooden with intricately carved designs on them. I couldn't help but gaze at them every time I walked by. I want some of my own!
The other added touch, chai tea made fresh to finish off the evening. -
Review from Mark B.
Calgary, AB
5/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
Good relaxed atmosphere. Food quality seemed good. Wasn't wowed by food though. Service relaxing and good.
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Review from Sarah Louise F.
Calgary, AB
1/18/2011
My good science. I really need to stop lurking on East Indian restaurants all the time. Every time I try a new one, it becomes another favourite. This has been the case with Maurya as well.
I have never felt inclined to step into this restaurant, as it has never attracted me from the outside. However, the other night walking home from work I noticed a little sign in the window speaking about a wonderous vegetarian Monday buffet they had. Apparently this is a regular thing.
So alas, this evening I dragged my best friend to said buffet. Upon stepping inside we were the only people as it was relatively early, and we got first pick at all the delicious things. Our wonderful and friendly host/waitress actually brought out the chef to talk to me and take me through all the dishes when I inquired about vegan options. It turned out I was able to eat 5 of the 6 curry dishes, and all of the main sides (with the exception of na'an of course, but I am a fan of roti anyways). When the rotis were initially made with butter, the waitress and chef noticed and remembered right away, and made me my own separate little basket of vegan roti and brought it to our table.
The food itself was pretty brilliant. Full of spice. I stuffed my face with veggie pakoras, chana masala, masala potatoes, rice, and roti until I pretty well felt as though I could explore. My friend exploded equally and actually went back for seconds. I wished I'd had room. Not being a vegan, she was able to try the na'an also, and the rice pudding which was apparently the best ever.
To top it off, this all you can eat buffet was only $12.95 per person, likely the best I have ever experienced when dining in on Indian food. Mind blowingly accomodating, affordable, and delicious. Visit Maurya. Take me with you.Listed in: vegan friendly in calgary
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Review from dinah g.
Calgary, AB
2/25/2010
Maurya was a pleasant surprise today, if you haven't had the Indian buffet here you really should. For $14.99 you get all you can eat dishes and they are all super tantalizing.
Highlights for me today was the butter chicken, the curry chicken, the fresh Naan, a really nice strawberry and cantaloupe salad and two very delicious yet sweet South Asian desserts. But this is just a glimpse of the over 20 dishes that you can choose from. Everything is very fresh and delightful; the only staff member out front is the waitress who acts also as a hostess. She was impressively warm and personable.
The decor is just so splendidly elegant, the sunshine strewing into the white clothed covered tables and the pristine crystal is a perfect place for a date or a business meeting or simply just coming in solo and indulging in fine food and peaceful atmosphere. Maurya a nice surprise today. -
Review from Jeffrey F.
Calgary, AB
8/2/2010
This is my favorite Indian restaurant in Calgary. It's a family run place with great food. Even better, when I ask for food that's spicy, I actually get spicy food. Win!
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Review from Nicola J.
Calgary, AB
10/2/2008
Despite the fact that the lunch buffet wasn't actually ready when the doors opened for lunch, I thought this was a pretty good buffet with varied dishes. The service was friendly, if slow ,since there was only one hostess for the entire restaurant. I'd definitely go back.
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Review from Jeff L.
Calgary, AB
12/4/2010
We had a staff Christmas party here, and the whole experience was excellent. The employees of the restaurant went out of their way to make sure everything went smoothly, and the buffet was excellent. Great variety of food that everyone enjoyed. I would definitely return.
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Review from Sara A.
Calgary, AB
7/11/2009
Friendly service. Nice food, if too spicy for this wimp.
