Curries and Chutneys and Dosas, Oh My

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Where can a spice-lovin' vegetarian find satisfying South Asian food in Vancouver?

 1. Tandoori Palace

1439 Commercial Dr
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X8
(604) 254-8452

Categories: Middle Eastern, Indian, Pakistani

Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive

5.0 star rating
  12/29/2010

Some of the best Indian food I've had in the city, at a reasonable price, and they deliver. At the end of a long, hard day, I want Tandoori Palace, and sometimes, I get it. For $25 including tip, I can have two hot dishes, rice, and naan delivered to…More »

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 2. Café Kathmandu

2779 Commercial Dr
Vancouver, BC V5N 4C5
(604) 879-9909

Category: Himalayan/Nepalese

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

5.0 star rating
  Update - 12/14/2010

We went to Kathmandu again and were impressed, again. The owner is an activist both locally and globally, and it seems like he really wants to create an atmosphere of community in his restaurant. He told us he hosts activist events there sometimes,…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    11/3/2010

    We were absolutely blown away by this place. No disappointments whatsoever. I want to go again and… Read more »

 3. East is East

4413 Main Street
Vancouver, BC V5V 3R2
(604) 879-2020

Category: Middle Eastern

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

5.0 star rating
  12/14/2010

Sometimes I have to physically restrain myself from going to East is East. This place is incredible. Everything I have ever tasted has left me salivating for more. The flavours are perfect - so rich they're sultry, but the food isn't heavy. The…More »

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 4. Saravanaa Bhavan Indian Restaurant

955 W Broadway
Vancouver, BC V5Z

Categories: Indian, Vegetarian

Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes

5.0 star rating
  9/30/2010

I love this restaurant. The weekday buffet is a great value - for the same price as All India ($11) you'll get better food, more selection, and infinitely better service, plus you won't have to trek all the way out to Main and 49th.

I like that most…More »

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 5. Vij's Restaurant

1480 W 11th Ave
Vancouver, BC V6H 1L1
(604) 736-6664

Category: Indian

Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville

5.0 star rating
  2/21/2011 ROTD 12/11/2011

Vij's, oh Vij's, if I could eat there every day - I would. But then I would run out of money and would have to rob banks or something.

We were given a gift certificate to Vij's for Christmas, and I'm so, so grateful to those thoughtful friends,…More »

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 6. House of Dosas

1391 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5V 3E3
(604) 875-1283

Category: Indian

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

5.0 star rating
  11/23/2010

I loved House of Dosas before they were open 24h, so that just adds sugar to the pudding!

This place makes the best dosa I have ever had. Mondays all their dosas are $5.99, and it makes you want to share three between two people, but let me tell you,…More »

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 7. Original Tandoori Kitchen

110 - 7233 Fraser St.
Vancouver, BC V5X 2P7
(604) 327-8901

Category: Indian

Neighbourhood: Sunset

5.0 star rating
  12/29/2010

Chana masala is a rich and creamy chickpea curry that is pretty standard Indian fare - it's served at most Indian restaurants in Vancouver. Chana masala is my favourite food. I could eat it every day and live a happy and full life, I think. I have…More »

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 8. East Is East

3243 Broadway W
Vancouver, BC V6K 2H5
(604) 734-5881

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Indian, Afghan

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

5.0 star rating
  1/20/2011

The soup they serve with their meals is possibly the best soup I have ever eaten. I tried to replicate it at home and no dice. Actually, I've also tried to replicate their eggplant dish at home, and that didn't work either. East is East has some…More »

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 9. Chutney Villa South Indian Cuisine

147 Broadway E
Vancouver, BC V5T 1W1
(604) 872-2228

Category: Indian

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

4.0 star rating
  4/12/2011

Definitely the second-best Indian food I've had in town. The price point is lower than Vij's, though, so that makes Chutney Villa the best mid-range Indian food I've had in town - and I've had a lot of Indian food.

The service staff were knowledgeable…More »

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 10. Green Lettuce Indian Style Chinese Restaurant

1949 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5N 2T1
(604) 876-9883

Categories: Chinese, Indian

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

4.0 star rating
  12/12/2011

I can't believe I haven't written a review for this place yet. I definitely went there and definitely wrote a Yelp review in my head for it. I even remember how it went. I'll just write out my memory of what my review would have been for this place.

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 11. Palki Restaurant

1130 Commercial Dr
Vancouver, BC V5L 2N1
(604) 215-1130

Category: Indian

Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive

4.0 star rating
  11/23/2011

I was really impressed by this place! They were totally aware of what did and did not have butter in it (by the way, the butter-free roti is to die for). Also, there's a great array of vegan-friendly curries to eat. We ordered Hari Bari Sabzi, Gobi…More »

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 12. Rehanah's Roti

2518 St. Johns St
Port Moody, BC V3H 2B3
(604) 936-1969

Categories: Indian, Caribbean

4.0 star rating
  1/20/2011

I don't go out to Port Moody often, but whenever I do, I hope and pray that RIhanna's Roti is open. This Trinidadian place is always worked by the owner, who makes a damn incredible roti. The chickpea wrap is one of those divine gifts from heaven…More »

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 13. Himalayan Peak

8901 University High St
Burnaby, BC V5E 1P8
(604) 205-9068

Categories: Indian, Pakistani

Neighbourhood: SFU

4.0 star rating
  4/22/2011

Probably some of the best food on Burnaby Mountain. I say this mostly based on hearsay. I haven't eaten everywhere, because I'm vegan and I just can't, but Himalayan Peak serves delicious Indian food. The menu is kind of cheesy - the descriptions of…More »

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 14. New India Buffet & Restaurant

805 Broadway W
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1K1
(604) 874-5800

Categories: Indian, Buffets, Pakistani

Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes

3.0 star rating
  5/9/2011

As a vegan, I don't think I would go back to New India. There aren't all that many vegetarian options and most of them have cheese. I paid the same amount as everyone else (a whopping $16 for the buffet) and had basically three things to choose from.…More »

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