Best Reasonably Priced Indo/Pakistani - All Under $20

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These establishments are all taste tested and for under twenty dollars you can order a meat masala, nan or roti, and a couple of soft drinks. Babacadaba is take away and do not be put off by the less than perfect appearance.

 1. Baba Ka Dhaba

3504 17 Ave SE
Calgary, AB T2A 0R7
(403) 207-5552

Categories: Indian, Pakistani

3.0 star rating
  4/28/2011

This place serves reasonably priced great tasting Punjabi fare. You only go because of the food. The place is filthy, the service abominable, and the selection hit and miss. I think they have the best Seekh Kabob in the entire city.

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 2. Prime Tandoori House

808 Edmonton Trail Northeast
Calgary, AB T2E 3J6
(403) 276-3334

Categories: Indian, Pizza

5.0 star rating
  Update - 8/17/2011 ROTD 12/16/2011

Many writers have missed the main fare of this restaurant even though they all agree this place is a well kept secret among Indo-Pakistani restaurants. I recommend that you leave the idea of pizza or donair at the door the next time you visit, none…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    4/17/2011

    This is my favorite Indo-Pakistani restaurant in the city. The Mirchi on 12 Ave. SW is just as good… Read more »

 3. Mirchi

739 2nd Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2P 0E4
(403) 262-7222

Categories: Indian, Pakistani

5.0 star rating
  9/15/2010 ROTD 5/29/2011

The location on 12th Avenue and 8th Street SW is much superior to their new location on 2nd. 12th is not licensed but Pakistani food, if served properly, does not include alcohol at all. Muslims do not drink alcohol. Seating is sparse but it is well…More »

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 4. Calgary Sweet House & Restaurant

5320 8 Ave SE
Calgary, AB T2A 3P5
(403) 272-7234

Category: Restaurants

3.0 star rating
  5/17/2011 First to Review

This is another hidden delight here in Calgary that serves Pakistani style cuisine. Great naan, good kebabs and masala grace their offerings along with fantastic sweets. This is another great place to eat for the budget conscious.

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 5. Bombay Sweet House & Restaurant

55 Castleridge Blvd NE
Calgary, AB T3J 3J8
(403) 590-1393
4.0 star rating
  5/17/2011

This is a little gem tucked away in Castleridge that serves authentic Indian Punjabi food. All food, especially the seekh kebab, is well prepared and seasoned. Prices are dirt cheap.

Visit during Diwali festival and taste the magnificent sweets…More »

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