Golden India

K Truong

I love the Indian food here. The curry dansak is really good but it may be too spicy for some. The menu has sections based on spiciness of the dish. the heating platform is a nice added touch.

Tina Reid

I went here for dinner a couple of nights back and had a very enjoyable evening. As half ethnic Indian raised by my Indian mother, it depresses me to see a general lack of upscale Indian establishments in the Ottawa area, unlike say Toronto or Montreal, but I am happy to see this as an exception. The entrance is nothing to talk about since it is tucked away in a strip mall, does not set a good tone. However once inside, greeted with friendly staff followed by reading through a highlight of some of the menu items on a display, and a substantial bar to the right, I had a warm feeling it was not going to be that bad. At the bar, I noticed a nice collection of whiskers, Scotch, as well as some upscale Indian ones. The key of course to any restaurant is the food and I will save my superlatives for here. An item that is consistently disappointing in Indian restaurants is the Tandoori Chicken, one that should be simple in theory but seems to be hard to deliver in practice. This restaurant succeeds - I did mention to the server that I wanted it extra spicy and well done, and the kitchen delivered. The curries were well executed as well, but the highlight in the main course was the extra spicy Lamb Biryani. Rather than spoil the surprise, I will let the presentation speak for itself. When you order one, you will know that is one huge plate that is also nicely accommodated with some sort of a vegetable sauce. All in all, it was a fantastic visit and will be back for sure.

Vanessa Lloyd

Doesn't look like much from the outside, but great once you enter. The food is delicious. I can't handle spice, so I appreciate that they offer a few dishes that are mild yet packed with flavour. My husband has ordered spicier menu items and they have all been great too. We moved across town, but still find the drive worth it, as the Indian restaurants in our area don't measure up.