I am new to this kw area. Went there for late night grub and i was pleasantly surprised with the taste.
We ordered hariyali kebab, goat curry, chicken tikka masala with aloo paratha and biriyani. Side dishes come with coplimentary naan or rice so need not order separately.
Every dish tasted awesome but special mention goes to the goat curry. Mutton is so soft it melts in your mouth and taste reminds you of authentic mutton curry from india.
Also if you pay by cash you get a 10% discount.
Highly recommend the place.
The restaurant is conveniently located in front of the beautifully decorated waterloo park.
My rating :
Taste : 8/10
Quantity : 8/10
Staff : 9/10
Ambience : 8/10
I was in waterloo for official visit and was craving for indian food so i thought to give a visit to empress of india , I ordered Chicken biryani which i found very good in taste and i really enjoyed it, Would like to visit again in the future.
Visited this place to stop our craving for Indian food.
Ambience was average.
We ordered paneer tikka in starters.
Taste was just fine .
In mains we ordered dal makhni with butter naan, dal makhni was good but didn't like butter Naaan.
When you visit the Empress, they aim to impress. Of all the Indian places to eat in Kitchener-Waterloo, this is the place to go. Whether you dine in or take out, the food is impeccable.
Usually, the gal and I will get take out (Lamb Korma, Lamb Vindaloo and Naan bread), but the atmosphere is very comfortable and relaxed when we dine in as well. Treat yourself to a bottle of wine and enjoy your visit to the Empress of India.
Decent indian food. I have visited the lunch buffet a number of times and the food has been satisfactory on all occasions.
the naan and the mango lassi are sub par, the korma is very good.
I am very impressed. 3 stars out of 5
I have posted some pictures
Delicious and down to earth!. My wife and I tried Empress of India on a quiet Thursday night. The restaurant does not look like much outside (it's in a strip plaza, next to Tim Hortons in uptown Waterloo), but the food served is delicious. Many dishes are also suitable for vegetarians. Undoubtedly one of the best Indian resataurants in Kitchener-Waterloo. Dessert and coffee seemed to come as a surprise to our server. Like many Asian restaurants, Empress of India has little to offer after the main meal. As we left the premises, it was striking to find a number of the restaurant's customers at the Tim Hortons next door for coffee and a donut. I understand that serving sweets and decaf coffee is not genuinely Indian, but I think it is a requirement for restaurant business in a North American context.
They have variety of North Indian cuisines. Their tandoori chicken is a must have. We also tried shahi kofta and garlic naan and both were awesome. Paneer tikka was little bit dry. Overall it's nice Indian restaurant with good ambience and moderate service. A little bit pricier than the competition but still worth because of the amazing taste.
I always ordered in from Empress of India, but this time I dined in and it was such a good experience. The food is great, as always, the service is really good and the cleanliness is also good. Overall a good experience and I’m surely going here again.
Recently, I was craving Indian food which is why I ordered lunch from Empress of India at 34 King Street S, Waterloo, ON, N2J 2X5. Located in Uptown Waterloo, this restaurant is known for its authentic Indian and Indo-Chinese dishes!
Let’s get on with what I ordered! I ordered a plate of Chaat Papri and a bowl of Rasmalai. With a delicious combination of yoghurt, mint chutney, and tamarind chutney topping up the crisps and chickpeas, the Chaat Papri was full of flavour and delight! The Rasmalai was simply an addition to the perfection with the aromatic saffron and delicious pistachios bringing an end to the lunch! Ever since I moved to Waterloo, Empress of India has been my go-to when I miss home-cooked food.
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This restaurant serves authentic Indian food. I have tried vegetarian cuisine at many places, but I liked this place’s food better. They do have good options for vegetarians like me. Customer service is also great. The music adds the sparkle to the place. Will definitely recommend this place to anybody missing India for food.
Probably the best Indian food in Waterloo for non-vegetarian dishes. The butter chicken and goat curry were very good.
Some cons:
- I tried their vegetarian dishes and those weren't quite as good
- Wait times can be quite long when dining in. I remember waiting for ~25 minutes before getting our food but that could've been due to it being a busy evening
This spot is my favorite in the Waterloo region for South Asian food and culture. The dine in area is clean, appropriate lightening, excellent seating, and has a classy look to it. The employees there are easy going, caring, and nice folks. I tend to order Chicken Korma and Rasmalai for desert, hands down best in town. If your looking for a nice restaurant to go to on a date night or with family and friends while eating quality South Asia food, this is the spot.
Their lamb korma was good, service too.
UPD:
One of a few Indian restaurants still serving real korma with powdered cashews in the sauce. Service is great as well as drinks. Attached: anarosh
One answer I got in another restaurant serving a regular brown colour curry instead of creamy nutty korma was they were afraid of allergies but in reality it could be any reason from saving on ingredients to recipe differences depending on region.
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