Curry in a hurry: Indian food delivery in Vancouver
You don’t have to travel across the world to sample authentic Indian cuisine; in fact, you don’t even have to leave your living room. Vancouver’s world-class Indian restaurants will deliver hearty curries, sizzling tandoori chicken, fragrant rice dishes and crispy naan bread right to your door. Skip the dishes and put these local spots on speed dial.
Sula Indian Restaurant
1128 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 3X2This modern Indian restaurant on Commercial Drive is known for its colourful decor and hearty lunch buffet. If you can’t make it to the dining room, their delivery service is the next best thing and it’s free if you’re within 4.5-kilometres of the restaurant. Peruse the online menu (complete with photos) to select from meat, vegetarian and vegan dishes; popular hits include butter chicken, spicy beef vindaloo and creamy lamb korma. You’ll also find Naan breads prepared with fragrant spices, cheese and spinach, or nuts and dried fruit. Bonus: the reusable take-out containers are microwave-safe and great for storing leftovers.
Chutney Villa South Indian Cuisine
147 Broadway E, Vancouver, BC V5T 1W1Chutney Villa is one of Mount Pleasant’s most delicious hidden gems. Muralee Mariyadas grew up preparing traditional family recipes at her family home in Ceylon. Today, she excels at authentic South Indian and Sri Lankan delicacies such as masala dosas (crispy rice and lentil crepes), curries, biryani rice dishes and more. Try the kothu rotti, a unique Sri Lankan dish that features parata flat bread chopped with onion, green chilli and spices and fried with egg and meat. Delivery orders are placed through an easy-to-use online system ($20 minimum applies) and are subject to a $6.95 charge.
Spicy Six Indian Restaurant
1116 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1B2The chefs at this longstanding downtown restaurant hail from New Delhi and specialize in authentic Indian cuisine and sizzling tandoori dishes. The menu has a nice selection of vegetarian and non-vegetarian mains as well as tasty appetizers (samosas, pakoras and masala fries) and exotic desserts. Delivery is available daily from noon until 10:00 pm (minimum $30 order) and takes 30 to 45 minutes depending on the time of day. There’s no charge if you live within three kilometres of the Robson Street location. If you’re a creature of habit, you’ll love the handy online system that recalls your previous order.
Indian Oven Restaurant
2006 W 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 1M9If you live in downtown Vancouver, fine North Indian fare is just a phone call away thanks to this Kitsilano spot. Chef Boot Khakh spent 20 years cooking in the finest restaurants in India and swears he serves the city’s best butter chicken, although you’ll have to place an order to find out for yourself. His signature meal is a smoky, sweet variation on the crowd-pleasing dish prepared with boneless chicken breast that’s been scorched in a clay tandoor oven. All of the menu items are available mild to extra hot and delivery is free within five kilometres.
Maurya Indian Cuisine
1643 Broadway W, Vancouver, BC V6J 1W9If you haven’t tried Maruya’s award-winning chicken chettinad then you’re missing out. The regionally inspired dish features tender chicken marinated in South Indian chettinad paste with coconut and poppy seeds. If you prefer your meals spicy, opt for a vindaloo with lamb, chicken, beef or prawns; this hot Goan delicacy will awaken your taste buds. Delivery is available for lunch (11:30 am to 3:00 pm) and dinner (5:00 to 10:00 pm) on orders over $35 and it’s free if you’re within seven kilometres of the West Broadway location. Get 10 percent off delivery orders on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Tandoori Fusion Cuisine
2872 Broadway W, Vancouver, BC V6K 2G7Butter chicken, chicken biryani and chicken tikka are the bestselling items at this West Broadway Indian restaurant, but the extensive menu features more than 100 vegetarian and meat plates to choose from. You’ll find classic curries and tandoor dishes as well as some regional delicacies. We love the tasty starters and sides: dal shorba (lentil soup), veggie samosas and the spinach and cheese naan bread are all meat-free options that are seriously flavourful. Finish off with hot gulab jamun: sweet fried milk balls soaked in syrup and dusted with icing sugar. Delivery is available daily from 5:00 pm onwards.
Palki Indian
116 15th Street E, North Vancouver, BC V7L 2P9If you’re looking for reliable and satisfying Indian food on the North Shore, this local spot delivers – in more ways than one. Start with a few tasty nibbles; the mixed appetizer platter for two is a good sampler that includes samosas and pakoras (veggie and chicken). Entrees range from lamb and seafood specialties to hearty beef curries to Indian-style barbecue dishes prepared in an authentic clay oven. For vegetarians, there are 12 nourishing meat-free dishes to choose from, including channa masala, saag paneer, and mushroom do pyaza. The delivery area covers North Van, West Van and parts of Burnaby.
Tandoori Palace
1439 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 3X8The name Mezbaan translates to “unique host” in Urdu, so why not host an at-home dinner party with a little help from this restaurant on Kingsway. Choose from classic Indian curries such as butter chicken, lamb masala and vegetable jalfrezi or mix it up with one of the chef’s specialties. Mexican chicken is a fusion dish made with red and green peppers, while the mango chicken delivers a sweet-and-savoury flavour. The mixed grill (tandoori chicken, seekh kebab, fish tikka and tandoor prawns) is an ideal sharing option. Delivery is free as long as you hit the $25.00 minimum.
Mezbaan
3499 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5R 5L5The name Mezbaan translates to “unique host” in Urdu, so why not host an at-home dinner party with a little help from this restaurant on Kingsway. Choose from classic Indian curries such as butter chicken, lamb masala and vegetable jalfrezi or mix it up with one of the chef’s specialties. Mexican chicken is a fusion dish made with red and green peppers, while the mango chicken delivers a sweet-and-savoury flavour. The mixed grill (tandoori chicken, seekh kebab, fish tikka and tandoor prawns) is an ideal sharing option. Delivery is free as long as you hit the $25.00 minimum.
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