It's been awhile, and a few countries ago, since I've had Indian food this tasty. Rich, delicious, just the right levels of spice (you can choose - we got our vindaloo HOT, and the butter chicken medium). Small place, good service, but it is the food that is the star here. We loved the lamb - it was rich, not just spicy, and the meat was tender. Naan is fantastic but BIG. Unless you are super hungry, share one order of naan with 2 people.Totally going back when the Indian craving hits again.
It was such a pleasant surprise to walk into siddharthas and discover that they have a halal menu (certificate provided). The food was delicious but what beat that was the impeccable customer service! Both the server and the owner went the extra mile to ensure we had a wonderful experience on a random rainy night and were not shy to offer suggestions and share their stories! We even got to experiment with a few up and coming desserts which were deelish!! For example, lamb is a very tough dish to get right but this was delicious as it was tender not chewy and cooked very well to eliminate that distinct lamb Smell- definitely worth checking out! Gluten free and nut free, as well as, vegan options available!
Very impressed with the food, place and service! Love their tandoori, garlic butter naan, even the sauces, mmm...love everything! Authentic Indian cuisine at it's finest! And the prices are reasonable! Will definitely recommend this to our friends!
Great food and atmosphere- The chef is a master at creating new dishes .
Highly recommend it
My most favourite restaurant on Commercial Drive! Healthy, comfort food at its finest accompanied by fantastic service. Must have dishes are butter chicken and baigan bharta. Perfect place for a gathering with friends or date night!
While I was at Siddharthas Choudhary, location a beautiful essence of peace was felt in my heart and his passion and knowledge in the world of Chef Mastery was insightful and inspiring.
It was nice to have him with our Latincouver's Event Carnaval Del Sol where he guided and supported local talent and the audience with his talents.
Would I recommend his resturant .. Of course ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌈
Great human and great eats.
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The most delicious Indian cuisine in all of Vancouver. We should have had dinner here today (June 3rd 2018) as it is our 12 wedding anniversary today. Next time! Lots of love Siddhartha Bhai!
Goes above and beyond customer service.
Friendly and tentative staff, you always feel welcome.
The value is amazing and the taste is fantastic.
One of my top restaurants to host our events at.
We visited Siddharthas today for delicious lunch combo special. Lamb was my favourite with fresh garlic nan..and always in house made chai love this restaurant..always excited to be back! Friendly staff and fast lunch service. J, T & E
We had 5 different dishes which were all delicious. Very happy to see that you are licenced now. We have been eating at Siddhartha's since they opened, loved every bite. ❤️
DELICIOUS! Just moved to Vancouver and were looking for a good Indian, we definitely found the one. Friendly driver too. The only thing I would like to see change is the Styrofoam and plastic take away container they are using, compostable one would be so much better :)
Edit : They have changed their take away containers for compostable one!!! Yay!! I can now give a full 5 stars!!!! :D
Great butter chicken , lamb , dessert and wine :) Splendid!
Always great food and very creative presentations.
Indian food is a love of mine. I come from the UK but I can't see me having Indian food back home now, this restaurant tops them all! I'll certainly be going back on my next trip to Vancouver. Great, flavourful food and fantastic service! Worth the air fair and then some �
Attended an event held here recently, and was pleasantly surprised! Food was delicious, service was friendly - looking forward to going back!
Amazing food, amazing service and amazing people. What more can you ask for? It's so hard to find such an amazing, warm, friendly culture in restaurants. But Siddhartha's Indian Kitchen has done it all. The staff is super friendly and offers plenty of suggestions on the menu. The mango mojito has lots of fresh mango taste to it, which I love! Everything is very flavourful and tasty! I loved the potato naan and butter chicken! The Thali platter is great for sharing and sampling as well.
Good Place,good décor,Good food
Atmosphere is also friendly
It's also vegetarian friendly!!!!
Good place for Indian tourists or residents
Recommended!
This place was a wonderful find. Comfortable, friendly atmosphere. Three of us dined here and shared several dishes. We all agreed everything had a wonderful flavour. I felt it was the best East Indian food I have tasted in a while. We started with a sampler, Naan, Aloo Gobhi, Chana Masala, Chicken Biryani and Galab Jamun. The food was very reasonable.
Good food. Great service. And wig friends yo don’t mind the ambience either. Both the starter platter and the main course were on par with the good restaurants in India.
Ambience was good but small dinning space. Food was above average, not the best in the locality. Overall an average experience. It will be better if they can add more dishes to their present menu.
The service is great, the male server that was working there was so kind and attentive! In terms of food it was good okay. it's very delicious, i would like to recommended to all....
I can go on penning down the most subtle words of praise in favor of Siddhartha’s Kitchen and it still would not be enough to describe the delightful surprise their food packs in. I was not really a fan of Indian cuisine until I grabbed a bite at this restaurant. Ah, the delicious combination of smoky butter chicken and basmati rice! Will be back again next week with my friends to enjoy a hearty meal.
Siddhartha’s Indian Kitchen is one of those places I keep walking by but never bothered to go in. Glad I finally did on a rainy night to find it a warm and artsy place with dim lighting, generous spacing, and friendly staff. Lots of nut-free, gluten-free, and/or vegan items! Curries felt slighty on the watery side but otherwise taste is good. Price for portion OK.
It was our pleasure to eat out at Siddhartha's Kitchen. I went out there with a group of my friends. We ordered butter naan, daal makhani, a variety platter and gulab jamun. The variety platter was very tasty and I liked it the most. Daal makhani was also good. Would love to come back to this Indian restaurant again.
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Their blurb: “Give a Flavours to Your Taste Buds” (their words, not mine)
Booths? No
When I dined: 3pm on a Tuesday
Noisy? No
Candies with your bill? I didn’t get my bill so no.
MY REVIEW: I wanted a place with good-size tables to work on some drawings and I saw that Siddhartha’s was completely empty. I have actually had food here twice before, both times it was takeout, and both times it was disappointing. The first time they actually gave me someone else’s order which I found out when I got home and opened the bag. I walked the food back to the restaurant (luckily it’s less than 2 blocks from my home) and when I got my replacement food I found that they had still got the order wrong.
This time, however, I ate in. I was served right away, which was not surprising since I was the lone customer. They had lunch specials but it took some finagling to get an order of butter chicken with naan substituted for rice. I ordered pakoras and they were delicious. The chai was fine and I think it came with the meal. The butter chicken was only satisfactory, fairly bland, but the naan was outstanding, perfectly crispy, not too doughy, with a thin layer of oil.
The place looks a bit upscale on the inside but who really cares? Despite the lack of clientele I could have used a bit more attention from the staff. I was only offered water at the tail end of my meal, and I had to get up to find out about the bill. This is not a deal-breaker but did not impress.
The price for what I ordered was surprisingly low. Maybe it’s a lunch special deal. Or maybe they made a mistake. Lucky me!
Biggest Rave: I was not distracted by the presence of customers
Biggest Rant: The music was annoying whispering nonsense semi-new age wankery. Even if they had played pleasant music, it would still have been 20% too loud.
The food is decent for the price. I find it odd that Thai people are working at an Indian restaurant though? Not sure if it's authentic.....
Neighbourhood Gem!. I love Siddhartha's Kitchen! It is one of my go to restaurant whenever I get to town! The people there are wonderful and welcoming - always offering a cup of chai if you have to wait. The food is amazing - love the Aloo Tikki Chaat and the Biryani is to die for. Chef Siddhartha is just simply the best - friendly and knowledgeable, and always checks to see if you've enjoyed your meal. HIghly recommend you stop by...
How about a round of Tandoori chicken drumstick to warm up those taste buds? My first bite was rich and flavourful with the Indian spices, but once I dug into the tender and moist meat under the skin, the flavours became rather subtle. I do appreciate dishes with subtle flavours that are delicate, but I often expect a big punch of flavours when I eat at a Indian restaurant.
Great food and service!. Really nice servers here, I came in to order take out and they gave me a nice hot cup of chai literally not even a minute after I walked in the door. Very friendly, we had a nice talk while I waited. I ordered samosas, pakoras, and the chana masala, and everything was amazing! The chana masala, which I find at some restaurants to be a little bland, had a great flavour to it. Highly recommend!
My boyfriend and I decided to stop in at Siddharthas hoping to find some yummy chicken and ended up ordering a platter. Siddharthas was our first Indian restaurant we tried, and were very pleased by. The prices seem a little high but the chicken was delicious as we hoped. Highly recommended even for vegetarians, the tofu and paneer had a very impressive texture and taste!
Used a groupon tried different items off the menu (no issues ordering) everything was delicious. Complimentary chai to start was a nice touch given the cold day. Service attentive. Super cool ambiance. Family operated. Modern Indian with a twist. Will be back!
I liked it. I had the butter paneer and a samosa liked the samosa and chutney it came with.. the butter paneer was good not watery not one of my fave restaurants but thought it was good! the sauce was rich which I like! a bit on the expensive side...
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Great for a late lunch. I went with 3 friends one Saturday in October for late lunch around 4pm. We hadn't eaten all day. Three of us had the meat platter for $10.99 each and one had the vegetarian platter. It was just the right amount of food, and tasted good.
Naan had to be ordered separately which I thought was odd, but it comes as 4 portions, so seemed to be a good value. I see the previous review was for dinner, so I'm not sure if the platter portion is the same for lunch as for dinner.
Chai was served in a small teacup so you need to ask the server if you want a refill. It tasted fine to me and I didn't need to add any sugar..although plenty was offered.
The restaurant feels large and open with basic tables, and a large buddha painting on the wall. Serene is the word I would use. It was very comfortable, and the temperature was just right considering it was a bit cold outside.
I think there were 3 staff total, one being the owner, and our first waiter didn't seem to understand our questions very well, so language could be a challenge
I would go back...I don't live in the area but they apparently offer discounts through their website and facebook. I didn't notice if the service was particularly slow because we were in a group and chatting. We were able to get in and out within an hour. Limited parking nearby.
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AMAZING!. You should eat here. Why are you not eating here. No seriously, go eat here.
Beautiful presentation, excellent food and reasonable portions. Friendly staff, excellent location and a beautifully decorated establishment. There are so many reasons I loved this experience.
I had the vegetable korma with basil naan and my companion had lamb korma with cumin basmati. The veg korma is perfectly sweet with easily identifiable seasoning notes, all masterfully balanced. The vegetables are charred on a skewer and blend with the sauce wonderfully. Everything fits together so nicely and is beautifully seasoned without (and this is important) overdoing it or being too oily (a common problem with some indian cuisine).
The lamb was a savoury dish, also well spiced, and had wonderful texture. I was especially impressed by how well the lamb came through in the sauce.
Sadly, the chai tea was slightly lacking in spice , though not unpleasant. The staff were very receptive to this feedback however so turning negatives into positives, right?
I will certainly be eating here again, I implore you to join me next time the fancy catches you.
Absolutely delicious food! In my19 year-old son's words "they don't cheap out on the meat!!" In both the lamb vindaloo and chicken and spinach, the ratio of meat to sauce is really generous and si tender! Usually with Indian takeout you have a few small bits of meat swimming around in a river of sauce. Not so here. They also deliver to us even though we're out of the delivery 'zone'. Nothing over here on the West Side matches up. Very reasonable too!
Fantastic experience. The butter chicken was delicious and service was great.
Great food, great service. The food was very delicious - I tried the butter chicken as well as the samosas. Honestly, the rice was absolutely delicious. They use some special spices to season the rice and it is just wonderful. Not to mention the decor was superb and the service was great. Definitely recommend !
Good customer service, good food. Customer service incredible throughout. chicken korma is a must-try. butter chicken is different compared to those one you get from other restaurants, more tomato-y tasting. they have naan bread with different flavoring. we got the garlic and basil which was pretty good. got this dessert, tasted quite unique. i forgot what the name was, but it has a watermelon on top, and its made of ricotta cheese. cant really describe how good it tastes but it is something worth trying.
Really good food and the owner is very friendly! I am fairly new to real Indian food but the butter chicken was the best I've had so far! the tandoor was also very good and huge pieces of chicken! And then the garlic basil naan was perfect :) decor is nice too
Authentic and Healthy. I ordered delivery from Siddhartha's and was very pleased with the food! The flavors were vibrant and fresh and perfectly spiced. I had the saag channa and the prawns masala with the eggplant. All three dishes were excellent! It took a little bit of time for the food to arrive but I took that to mean that the place is very popular and that they were having a busy night. I will be ordering food from these guys again for sure!
Top Quality Indian Food. If you crave Indian food on the drive this is the place to go! Been going here ever since they renovated the restaurant and I always end up trying something new. The food is delcisous and you can tell the chef is highly trained in quality and presentation. It's a really nice place for any occasion. It's quiet enough for a date and it's cozy enough for a group of friends gathering. Nice thing is the owner, Siddhartha himself is always around either cooking or at the front and he's a vegeterian like me. I always end up trying his recommendations and they never dissapoint!
Good for lunch. Came in for lunch and was not disappointed. First off the food was very good and service was outstanding. The restaurant has a good feel great for lunch or dinner with friends. Will need to come back and see if they can keep this high standard up over time.
Welcome to commercial drive. Such a great addition to commercial drive for my lunch and to go option,, I walked inside coz from out side it looks very presentable and so its worth to try,, i m glad i gave a shot and now i got new spot to order my quick lunch and awesome chai,, very friendly server explained me full menu, but as i m vegetarian so,i went for there best selling eggplant bhata and Naan , got a cup of chai while i waiting for lunch , A must go place for every one and for sure i will go again,,
So good. Really friendly owner. Go see for yourself! Best Indian food I've had in a LONG time.
One of my favorite places on Commercial. I work nearby, and a bunch of co-workers and I go at least once a week. It's delicious, and wonderfully priced considering the quality. I adore the naan bread, but I take it the rice is just as great. The lunch special is a great choice if you're not quite sure what to get, it comes as a platter with a selection of their favorites. I personally go for the lamb vindaloo, which is always spicy and tender. Being indian food it also has a wonderful selection of vegetarian and vegan options.
A must try.
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Expectations Exceeded!. I try to go into new restaurants with an open mind and no expectations. It is sometimes difficult to do when there is a bit of a buzz going on the street about any one particular place, though. That is exactly what was happening to Siddharta's Indian Kitchen. All about on Commercial Drive, I have heard people talking about the good food, the new renovations and the pleasant atmosphere.
Because of all of this, I set out to give it a try with slightly raised expectations, despite myself. Thankfully, I was not disappointed at all! The art work on the walls are really beautiful and, in the background they have this modern funky music with an indian twist.
As far as the food goes, I ordered some veggie pakoras as a starter and butter chicken as the entree. This comes with a choice of rice or naan bread. I couldn't choose so I ordered both. The pakoras were great and came out quite quickly. They were served with two chutneys, one being a mint and cilantro chutney and one tamarind sauce. The mint and cilantro chutney was delicious and had a little spicy kick to it. The butter chicken was equally as good. It's probably in the top 5 best butter chickens I have ever tasted. It was creamy and buttery and the sauce wasn't too thin or oily. Delicious!
The only thing bad I have to say about the restaurant is that they don't have a liquor license. This was a big disappointment because it was a pretty hot day out and I would have liked to have a cold beer. That being said, the friendly waitress apologized and told me that the license was pending and that they would have it in a couple months. I'll definitely be keeping my eye out!
Very Impressed :). I have been to this place with my friends a few times and intend to come back again for sure. I really love the food here, it's just so yummy.
What's more is compared to many other Indian restaurants the menu here is more affordable and frankly under-priced.
I really love what they've done with the new decor and ambiance, and with the great food to top it off, well, what more could a foodie really ask for?
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I highly recommend this place.
My first dining experience at Siddhartha's was on a Friday evening. Decor was new and modern, with comfy dining chairs (an too-often overlooked feature, in my mind). Funky Indian music played in the background - not too loud to interfere with conversation. Three of us ordered one appy, lamb curry, two veggie dishes and the garlic basil naan bread. Food was flavorful but mildly spiced. Portions left us satisfied. We paid $14 per person, plus tip. (We also had chai.) Lots of things to like about this place. I will be coming back.
Amazing Experience. I went to this restaurant with a couple buddies of mine and really enjoyed the whole experience. The place is very nicely decorated and gives off a warm feeling. Sidd recommended several dishes such as the Butter Chicken and the Masala which were very delicious and full of flavor. We also wanted to try a spicy dish so Sidd suggested the Chilli Chicken. I recommend this dish to people who can handle very spicy food because this is the hottest dish I have ever tried in my life. I would definitely recommend anyone craving Indian food to check this place out. Thanks Sidd!
New name: Siddhartha's Indian Kitchen!. The new management has upgraded the decor and atmosphere and still presents delicious food at reasonable prices.
The new decor is really nice, creating a relaxing, tranquil ambiance. The food is very tasty and really good value. Lots of choices for both vegetarians and meat eaters.
Well worth checking out and a great addition to the neighbourhood.
New face with much better taste. This place has been completed changed since last time I came. I was used to order take out only as I am so much in love with their baigan bharat and navrattan, I order them every Fri. I was told it will be completely new face and it was closed for more than a week, actually closed for 8 days, I was counting。couldn't wait...it was really nice experience tonight.naan and baigan bharat and navrattan komar were taste even better whild we were sitting there,we love those paintings and music, especially the lovely waitress.we were served with gulab jamun as desert, it was fresh and warm and served with rose water and mango pulp,I am not sweet person but I love love love it... I definitely will recommend this restaurant to those people are dating as the price was so reasonable... Will come back soon.
Good experience! Definitely come back again!. We went to this restaurant (new name: Siddhartha's) tonight to try out their food. (Online review is good.) Both my husband and I really enjoyed a fine dinner there! I strongly recommend "Lamb Curry" and "Baigan Bharat" (roast eggplant), while my husband basically loves all the dishes! :) i.e. "Butter Chicken" "Navrattan Komar". The price range is around $10/person/dish. (We ordered too much) Plus the new owner really did a nice renovation job inside. The waitress is very friendly too!
Yummy!. Food was yummy, staff were very friendly only got take out but i am sure the ambience will grow. Offered a seat and water whilst i waited, which is a small but significant thing.
There is no decor to speak of but for take out, we really like it. I don't like too much spice and this is perfect. The lamb kurma is great and the butter chicken is creamy good. The prices are pretty good too.
Chicken Korma!. 8.99 for Chicken Korma with naan - I think it may be the best deal in Vancouver. I ordered medium, and didn't pick up on any spicyness, so I recommend going with the Spicy.
Service was fast and friendly.
Christa Patchen Wagner
+4.5
Great Little Find. Sometimes the restauants with the least amount of atmosphere are the best. Very true here. Amazing butter chicken and masala. Two can eat for $20.
We sampled Cardamom and cinnamon flavoured Black Lentils with Cumin Rice & a piece of BBQued Tandoori Chicken. 4/5 stars The naan was absolutely divine; soft, fragrant and fluffy.
Siddhartha’s is a real gem on the Drive, and we’re glad we got to experience some of what they have to offer with this great package. The ambiance is warm and inviting, and the service was friendly and personable.
I was also served some hot chai. The aromatic tea was creamy and full of spices. They served it with a side of sugar, but I found that the drink already had a pleasant sweetness to it.
Gastrofork Dee De Los Santos
+4.5
Overall, Brian and I enjoyed our dinner – we were so stuffed at the end, we had to waddle back home! It’s great to find a nice Indian restaurant that’s quite central. We will definitely be back for more!
I ordered butter chicken and garlic naan. Both delicious! Perfect level of spicy! Also Mango Lassie was good combination! Definitely recommend. I experienced a warm and good service there even though I ordered for takeout. I can feel they are really care about the food! Nice place good vibe :)
We found this restaurant on the Vancouver dine out list and the menu sounded delicious. We ordered the Zaffrani Malai Murg, Semolina Fried Fish for appetizers, Lamb Bhuna and Creamy Malai Kofta for entrees, and Shahi Tulsa and Srikhand Cannoli for desserts. We were also pleasantly surprised that each course came with a wine pairing included in the price. The food was amazing and service was top notch. The staff was super friendly and felt very personable.
We tried their Lamb Roganjosh and rice. The food was delicious; perfect balance of spices and flavour. The lamb portion was moderately big; rice portion was large. The ambience was not bad. I would like to try their other Indian dishes.
Had a lovely time, our waiter was very kind and took the time to remember our names. The atmosphere was very relaxing and we didn’t feel rushed. The food itself was delicious, very filling and so flavourful. We also received a hand written thank you/happy holiday card. We well be coming back soon.
Chefs review- The cook here poured his heart and soul on the plate. Limited people for service in the restaurant, still floated a great Friday night service.
The chicken korma was excellent and the only place in Canada I have had proper naan and roti which wasn’t stretchy (usually Baking Soda,
Gluten extract added) The chicken in the biryani was first cooked in tandoor and then mixed in added a much layer of complexity. To my surprise the dine was great, and the team sent a house made water goblet pouches to accommodate the time.
Like any great Indian restaurant, you can tell a lot about a restaurant through its green chutney and biryani. Try those two, and you will always know.
I will be back, hungry for more!
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