Reviews Charisma Of India

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Steven Bemrose
+5
Awesome place to eat some great Indian food. Great staff and Great service. Very reasonable price.
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Hannah Mary
+5
My entire vegan family and I came here for my birthday and we were treated like royalty. Special dishes were made for us, they even made us vegan naan bread. Best service we have ever received. 8 thumbs up!!!!
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Jessica Lizotte
+5
We went here last night for the supper buffet. It was so delicious, fresh and flavourful! There was so much variety. The naan bread was brought to our table fresh from the kitchen! We will be back soon!
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Dana Forester
+5
Without a doubt, the best Indian cuisine I’ve tasted. We just left, I’m still full and can’t wait to go back.
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Carley Janessa
+5
Amazing food! One of the best places for Indian food in winnipeg by far. Tons of options for vegetarians and meat lovers too. And very authentic! Everyone is friendly and the atmosphere is positive and relaxing. Definitely be back for more!
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Laurie Fraser
+5
Definitely going back. Great selection of home cooked food! Lots of space between tables so you don’t feel crowded. Parking attendant onsite to help you get a spot.
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Craig Littler
+5
My wife and I were here for our regular pick a different restaurant every time date. The food and service was excellent. This was our first time here and will definitely be back in the future. Hands down best Indian restaurant we've been to so far!!!!!
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Rose Gauthier
+5
We were there for the lunch buffet. The selection was HUGE!! The price, I felt, was a bit steep at $17 but, considering all the dishes they have available, I guess it's a fair price.
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Glenda Hedley
+5
Great service, very friendly and solicitous manager, helped us with food choices and good recommendations, plus Saturday evenings they have entertainment, we had a belly dancer.�
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Chris Johnson
+5
For $20 you get all sorts of great tasting yummies for their buffet. Vegan friendly food is marked & plentiful! I'll definitely go back
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Michelle Kresz
+5
Best Indian restaurant in Winnipeg! Everything I tried was excellent, fresh and delicious.... So many vegetarian options to choose from too. Service was great, I will definitely be back!
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Kim Pruden-Milne
+5
The food is delicious. The decor beautiful. The staff friendly and helpful. A great place for a nice dinner.
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Akhil Mehta
+5
We had a busy day and wanted a fast meal, I had a craving for Indian Cuisine - so after a quick web search, reading a few online reviews we gave Charisma a try. Wonderful food, lovely people and a kitschy but clean and neat interior.

The buffet seemed to be the choice of all seated so we indulged. A good selection of basic and classic dishes, tandoori chicken was a hit as were the pakora, relishes and as always nan bread was hot, soft and delicious.

Ample parking in front in this strip mall gem was just a great bonus. Give it a try.
Sep 26, 2018
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Sandra Jade
+5
Today I ordered the shahi paneer with rice and naan for takeout at lunch. I’m usually vegan but right now I’m eating more vegetarian because I’m pregnant and my B12 levels were extremely low. Anyways counter service was friendly and it was ready on time. I was having a major Indian food craving and I found the food to all be extremely delicious. The paneer and sauce was so so good and well seasoned and the portion size was great.. I could only eat half of it and leftovers are always cool in my books. The naan was great too. It had been a while since I had been to Charisma but I will definitely be going back again soon!
Mar 02, 2018
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Carol
+5
Love, love, love the food! Flavours are fantastic! Good selection and the food is hot and fresh. So much to try! I also just adore the atmosphere. It's pretty inside, with just the right romantic feeling lighting. Great place for a date, dinner with family or friends. I can't wait to go back!!
Sep 27, 2017
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Kayla.boudreau10
+5
Best samosas and vegan selection! I always order on skip and they are fast and foods always hot! Super friendly staff! My go to in the city for samosas!
Jun 22, 2017
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Suxors
+4.5
Came here for lunch with a colleague, and am pretty much convinced that this place is one of the best Indian restaurants in the city. Their buffet is pretty extensive and has all the popular food items I like.

I really like their butter chicken and goat curry! Their palak paneer (spinach curry) is also well made and they do an excellent navratan korma (creamy vegetable curry).

They have other items like salad and soup as well as dessert. The best part of the buffet is it includes two pieces of fresh made naan per person! Really compliments the meal nicely and is just the right amount!

My favorite part about the buffet is the value. For $17 you get lots of very tasty food! The restaurant itself is nicely laid out and the serving staff were very attentive. The one annoying thing is the parking. The lot is small and is shared with the strip mall.
Apr 28, 2017
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Fatguy Foodie
+3.5
Went for the lunch buffet on Saturday for a family get together. I had been before, but not for 5 or 6 years so it was basically new to me. I found that the spices were all very similar and obvious, there was none of the subtlety of flavours that marks great East Indian food. Another reviewer noted East India Company and I have to agree that is the standard in Winnipeg. However there were some standouts. The butter chicken was the best I've had in recent memory. And the naan was authentic, fresh and delicious. The lunch buffet was $15 and included naan so I be happy to go and eat the butter chicken on basmati rice with naan until I couldn't walk. The room itself is tastefully decorated and clean, the washrooms were also clean and pleasant. I shouldn't have to make a point of saying it but the plates and cutlery were clean too - we all know it is a standard that is not always maintained at restaurants. The music was a bit loud and out of place. An elevator muzak version of "Mr. Lonely" was perhaps a shout out to the only other patron who happened to be eating solo. The owners were very nice and not at all intrusive to our little family gathering even though they must have been bored. A very nice time, some of the curries lacked depth of flavour, but I would definitely go back.
Mar 28, 2017
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FLee
+5
I finally made a visit to Charisma! I had heard great things about this place but I honestly had no idea what to expect prior to coming especially it's located in the central of hipster land.

When I walked in, I was quite impressed with the decor, it was elegant. The restaurant has plenty of seatings, which is great for large parties.

There are two options for dinner: buffet or menu. I had the buffet and boy, was that delicious!! Charisma uses fresh and high quality ingredients. I have been to quite a few East Indian restaurants in town and this one is by far my favourite! Aside from the excellent meal, the service was great too! The owner was extremely friendly and he made us feel very welcome!

Now the most important question that comes down to is: how expensive was it? I can honestly tell you that the pricing was extremely reasonable. It was $20 plus tax per person for an evening buffet. The Nann bread was included too. No other restaurants in the city provide such great quality of food, ambient and service for a dinner buffet meal for such a reasonable price!

Overall, I would highly recommend Charisma! If you're looking for a place that serves/caters high quality East Indian food for a reasonable amount, this is it!

Just a heads up, parking at the restaurant could be tricky even though the it has a parking lot attached to it, however, space is limited so be prepared to arrive there early to sort out parking or carpool if you're going!
Mar 19, 2017
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The Heavy Hitters
+3.5
Only have been here for the buffet. Hot food is a nice mix of vegetarian options and meat ones and are high quality. Samosas are delicious. Regular naan bread is included with buffet which is a nice treat. Not much selection for salad and one pickle option the times we went. We also prefer our gulab jamun warm. Good little East Indian option if you are in the area, but if you have a vehicle East India Company is not too much further away for close to the same price.
Jan 16, 2017
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Kristina Sara
+3.5
I've ordered from here on Skip the dishes twice, first time was delicious so ordered a second. The second time the samosas were cold and undercooked, the curry was watery and there was 3 pieces of overcooked chewy shrimp in one of the dishes. They give you lots of rice, but you never have enough sauce or curry because those containers are pretty small portions..they also give you two types of sauce, tamarind and a hot sauce.. my brother seemed impressed with the Masala but said he wouldn't order the curry again. The food is good enough where I am going to try the buffet.
Dec 12, 2016
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Jenna Carswell
+4.5
Great experience! The service was good, decor and presentation was charming, and most importantly, the food was delicious! We had the dinner buffet. Fresh naan was brought to the table and the buffet selections were fresh and we loved everything we ate. My favourites were the goat curry, chicken tikka masala, and panak paneer!
Oct 24, 2016
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Mitchell Van Ineveld
+5
As a vegetarian living in the Sherbrook area, this place is a godsend. Their lunch buffet is a great deal, I always try to rope my friends in to coming here just so I can have some of their amazing Palak Paneer. Great spot for a lunch meeting or going out with friends.
Jun 03, 2016
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Donald McKenzie
+4.5
Charisma of India is one of several fine Indian buffets in Winnipeg. I like buffets of all sorts, and particularly Indian buffets.  I’ve been for the lunch buffet in the past, but somehow or other never gotten around to visiting again. This is rather surprising seeing that it’s Sherbrook location is so close to St. Margaret’s, one of the parishes I’m involved with as a priest. As far as the buffet goes, I quite like it. The lunch buffet at $14.99 is reasonably priced and has quite a good selection to choose from.
May 22, 2016
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Kiki
+4
The buffet is good, good selection and food is flavorful and fresh.

I like the fact that the naan bread comes with the buffet, I've never been a fan of other places that don't have that.

The spicy chicken and tikka masala were delicious!
Apr 28, 2016
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M
+5
I ordered takeout for my family "Dinner for four" that consisted of 4 Samosas, 2 meat and 2 vegetarian entrees for $66.00.  We selected the chicken vindaloo, chili chicken, palak paneer (Vegetarian) and the navratan/Vegetable Korma (Vegetarian). For the desert we ordered the gulab jamun.  We have tried a good number of Eastern Indian restaurants in the past and this one is now one of our favorites not only because of the excellent flavor and quality, but the value was outstanding as well.  All of the items we ordered tasted as good, if not better in some instances, than the East Indian Company.  You have to try this place! I highly recommend it!
Apr 07, 2016
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Food Musings
+4
I consider myself knowledgeable of Mexican and Italian cuisine as I have traveled to both countries a number of times and studied intently. With frequent exposure I am fairly well versed in French, Middle Eastern, Greek, Vietnamese and Thai cuisine as well. I have taken a cooking class to learn how to make samosas but other than that, I cannot claim to be an expert in East Indian cuisine and yet I love its complex tastes and flavours.
Jan 14, 2016
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HubbaBubba
+4
Went for the dinner buffet. Almost every dish was a bit heavy on the oil, but the taste was delicious. All the items are marked as vegetarian and vegan which is nice.
Aug 04, 2015
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Justin Troy Roper
+5
My favourite Indian Restaurant in the city. Excellent service and great selection with their buffet. The palaak paneer and chicken korma are my go to dishes. The unlimited naan bread is so good you could make a meal on that alone.
Jul 04, 2015
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Kale Lutomsky
+5
I have been here many times with my girlfriend, and each time, the food and service is amazing! We always have the buffet; such authentic Indian cuisine! Furthermore, owner and manager Mitesh is there to greet us at the door & show us to our table. As a student of occupational therapy at the University of Manitoba, Mitesh even allowed us to compose an "accessibility report" on his establishment for a project! All around, Charisma of India is a wonderful establishment. A true gem here in Winnipeg. I urge you to give this place a shot if you haven't already. You won't be disappointed!
Jul 04, 2015
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Krystaharder
+4.5
Excellent buffet. I have been to charisma many times. the manager is very warm and personal and likes to get to know his patrons. Superior taste quality to some of the other Indian buffets in Winnipeg. The smaller selection isn't a problem because it is the RIGHT selection! Don't come too early though! They don't start serving till they start serving. We went at 11 one time and were prettymuch asked to come back later. Unfortunately my son naps, so we just had to eat elsewhere that time.
Mar 17, 2015
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Michelle J
+4.5
Loved it. Went for the lunch buffet to try something new and loved everything! The naan bread was delicious and I couldn't get enough, they were happy to bring out more for the table. Staff were very friendly and accommodating, coming by the table to make sure everything went well. I will definitely be back and will bring more people to enjoy the experience, I tells ya!
Mar 13, 2015
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Wizardstonedragonfire
+4.5
THIS PLACE IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. Me and my GF went there a few nights ago for their buffet. We made complete pigs of ourselves and loved every moment! Their food is of high quality and super tasty! Staff were extremely friendly and accommodating as we had arrived just before they were shutting down the buffet. They kept it open JUST FOR US and we had the meal of our dreams!!!! GO!!! DO IT!!!! Do it NOW!!!!!!
Mar 05, 2015
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Starlessleviathan
+5
Best Indian Food in Winnipeg. The best dishes I've eaten here would be the Chicken Korma and Palak Paneer. My favorite indian dish is the palak paneer and I would have say that Charisma does it the best. I've tried the buffet before and there is a wonderful array of amazing, tasty dishes to choose from.  I highly recommend this restaurant.
Dec 22, 2014
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Traveling Mel
+4.5
What a fantastic night!. I brought my out of country sister in law and two girlfriends here for dinner on a Saturday night. The place was busy and we didn't have a reservation but we were seated right away. The staff were friendly and took great care of us. We were thrilled to find out that everything in the buffet was halal...rare, I think, for an Indian restaurant? So my Muslim sister in law was able to partake in the great selection of delectable dishes like the rest of us. That was a nice surprise! Everything on the buffet was delicious...we couldn't decide which one was our favourite! And the added bonus of the night was that there was a belly dancer! She was amazing! This really enhanced the whole experience. This was not my first time at Charisma, I've been there before, but it had been a long time. It won't be a long time before I go back again, though! Great food, great ambiance...I'd recommend this place to anyone! :)
Dec 15, 2014
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Sarah Bauer
+4.5
Delicious Indian food and perfect service.. My boyfriend and I come here very often, lately once a week. I have never been disappointed; the buffet is the best in the city. Everything is fresh and delicious. The service is awesome; never have to wait for anything and everyone is very attentive and genuinely happy. The owner is always around greeting customers and clearing plates, asking how everything is, etc. It's a lovely atmosphere. Tonight, in addition to the buffet, they also had "Dosa" - a dish I would compare to a crepe but with vegetables inside and coconut sauce.. so good!! They are made fresh to order right in front of you. Really cool experience. Will always recommend this restaurant to people. I have brought my very picky parents here and they were wowed and have become regulars on their own. All around wonderful place.
Sep 26, 2014
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Helgason61
+4.5
Great Food. We live in Saskatchewan.
Whenever we are in Winnipeg we make a point to stop at Charisma.
The Indian buffet is delicious. I especially like the Butter Chicken, Tandoori Chicken and Naan.
My wife loves the Dosas.
Overall experience is excellent.
Jul 25, 2014
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Rob Morris
+4.5
First time here. I have never had East Indian food in my life. My wife brought me here tonight for the all you can eat buffet. We got here right when dinner started at 430pm and everything was just freshly made. Also we were the only ones there for a good 30 mins. The decor is lots of browns and purples on the walls and chairs and it's dimly lit. East Indian music was playing gently in the background. The service was friendly and the place was very clean.

Honestly I can't remember the names of half the stuff I ate but the goat curry was great. The Naan bread was brought fresh to our table and I enjoyed that. Other than that I can't say I really enjoyed the food all that much. Not because there was anything wrong with it, it's just that I don't prefer this kind of food. Now that I've experienced it I don't think I'll bother coming back. I think if you're a fan of East Indian food this is definitely a great place to check out.
May 30, 2014
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Jody Smith
+4.5
This was our first visit. It was recommended by a fellow who worked with my husband(and knows a thing or two about East Indian cuisine!) we had the buffet at 2:00 in the afternoon. The buffet was just wonderful, and everything tasted as fresh as if it had just been prepared. The flavours were wonderful, and not too spicy. Perfect for me, although my husband likes more heat. Had we asked, I'm sure they would have supplied more spice!
The naan bread was delicious! We ordered a take out for our son, and they prepared fresh bread just as we were leaving. We will most definitely be back!
Mar 22, 2014
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Good Food 4U
+4.5
Fantastic food and service. Have had the lunch buffet and ordered pick up dinners twice. Every time the service was very friendly, accomodating and informative. The food is excellent.
Mar 16, 2014
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662196210
+4.5
Best Indian Food In the City!. Charisma is very well known for its takeout and catering menu...but it's even more incredible fresh from the kitchen in their dinner buffet.
Upon walking in, you are greeted by the delectable aromas and exquisite atmosphere that you would hope to be greeted by in an Indian establishment. The ambient lighting is low and warm, and the music is transient and beautifully atmospheric. The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated, and rick with the colours and textures of the country it represents.

The buffet is a modest size; not as large as some, but certainly not without a selection of popular menu favourites.
Particularly notable are the Tandoori Chicken, the Chana Masala (Chickpea Curry), and the Butter Chicken. The hearty serving of Naan bread is also noteworthy.

The service staff (who I assume is family) are warm, cheerful, friendly, and not surprisingly, charismatic. The owner makes sure to stop and visit every table, and makes jovial banter.

Visit Charisma of India. Be transported by a rich tradition of wonderful food and service to a land far away.
Mar 12, 2014
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Rakeshppanchal
+4.5
Awesome food. The great food at very reasonable rate and It test like my back home(India).17 different vegetarian item very delicious test. and especially my friend like butter chicken too much. we will come again. Excellent service and very attractive interior. Its hidden secret of Winnipeg.Once you try you will visit charisma again and you love it.
Dec 03, 2013
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Baroda_blues
+4.5
Delicious Food ever. We go to this place almost every weekend. All the dishes are great, and all of the choices are consistently good and fast. Beautiful interior and nice music and the staff is friendly and helpful.
Recommended: Lunch and Dinner Buffet, Butter Chicken, Samosa, Mix Veg., Goat Curry ummhhhh...endless list of my favourite...
Try once...I bet you will love the food..
Nov 27, 2013
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Hotshot733t
+4.5
Great Food and a Great Neighbour. We've been eating at Charisma since it first opened across the back lane from us -- it's the best Indian food in town.

Even more, they're great neighbours. Charisma was the first restaurant to give our area a try and if it wasn't for them we wouldn't have the thriving South Sherbrook we have today.

They've improved where we live, made our back lane a safe place for our kids (they provide better security for us than any alarm company ever would), and have helped our property values skyrocket.

Anyone that says they're a bad neighbour should remember what it was like before they got here (if they were even here back then...). Thank you Charisma!
Nov 19, 2013
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Winnipeg Eater
+4.5
Great Buffet. Always enjoy coming here for a delicious buffet with lots of variety.
Nov 16, 2013
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Sandip Joshi
+4.5
Excellent food, excellent ambiance and excellent service. .so far best east indian restaurant I have visited in winnipeg....
Nov 15, 2013
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LunaPurple
+4
Surprisingly well-decorated on the inside. Lighting is quite dark but just enough to give off a more relaxed and easy going vibe. Food is amazing, best East Indian in the city in my opinion. Owner of the restaurant was awesome and gave us a yogurt mango drink on the house. Definitely recommended!
Oct 10, 2013
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Marianne
+4.5
Love Love Love this restaurant. I'm a Ukrainian Canadian who lives in St. B and I eat at Charisma often. The food is always fresh - not sure why someone said anything was dry since the majority of food is in various sauces or why they would say during the week it's not fresh since I've been mostly on weekday evenings. I've been going for years.

My favourite dish is the Chicken Korma - though any of the dishes are good. Last time I was there the buffet included Butter Chicken, Spicy Chicken, 3 different Kormas, Palak Paneer, Aloo Gobi, Samosa (scrumptious), Goat Curry, 2 rice dishes, noodles, Pakora, Chickpea Curry, and those are just the dishes I remember! Last week I went with two friends. They served us fresh hot Naan which was the best I've had in the city. After 3 helpings from the buffet they were done. We sat talking for a long time, had dessert, talked some more and were never bothered. They are NOT pushy! Trust them, love the food and will be a customer forever!
Sep 02, 2013
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Sofia
+4.5
I had a great culinary experience at Charisma. The dishes were all exceptional, my personal favorite was the butter chicken. The atmosphere in the restaurant it very welcoming and relaxing. The staff are friendly and the owner makes and effort every time to visits your table and make sure you are being taken care of. The desserts are to die for, you'll want to try them all!! I would truly recommend this restaurant to anyone who enjoys good indian food.
Aug 16, 2013
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Bryan
+4.5
My wife and I have come here a few times, and the food and staff have always been great. Thanks
Aug 14, 2013
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TD
+4.5
Great Indian for takeout. I ordered the takeout special for two and it was very tasty and so much food for the price. The special included one meat and one vegetarian entre so we ordered the tikka masala and the malai kopta. The tikka masala wasn't very spicy but it was still good. The malai kopta was something I'd never tried before but it was really good. It's these cheese and potato balls in a really yummy sauce. I'd definitely get it again. The special also came with naan bread, samosas, rice and papadoms. It really hit the spot. It was a lot of food for two people with enough for lunch the next day. I'd love to go check out the buffet and get to try all the other cool dishes so I can figure out what my favourite is.
Aug 12, 2013
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Andrea T
+4.5
Love the goat. Hubby and I have been to Charisma for dinner buffet a few times. The buffet is smaller than others in the city, but I find the food at least as good, if not better.

I absolutely love their goat curry - fall off the bone tender. It does have bones, but to me, that's just part of goat curry.

The butter chicken is great too.

Hubby loved the naan that is freshly made per table. One time we were offered a choice of butter naan, garlic naan, or one other flavour, so we got the garlic naan. The next time we were there, though, we were told that the buffet only includes the regular butter naan.

Small selection for dessert - I think 3 or 4 items - but not a big deal to me.

Overall, I will definitely be back.
May 02, 2013
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Chicky
+4.5
Always go here for Lunch Buffet, always great food, clean and very good service..Have tried other Indian food, none compares to here
Feb 05, 2013
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I Love To Eat
+4.5
First time here, and not the last. From the service to the food it was amazing.
Feb 02, 2013
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Donna
+4.5
Should be your Indian staple!. Eaten at most Indian restaurants in the city and this one continues to top em all! Walk in the door and the aroma is amazing, food even better and excellent value. Staff very kind, patient to offer menu info if you are not sure about a dish which is much appreciated with ethnic food at times! Sooooo fresh and the absolute HOTTEST vindaloo going and so damn flavourful I still order this dish everytime! Props big time to all Charisma staff, job well done!
Feb 01, 2013
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Pkohlmeier
+4.5
Enjoyable visits. This restaurant is close to work, so I am a frequent visitor. I enjoy the food, it is tasty and well seasoned. The decor is clean and comfortable. I have always found the staff attentive, it has great service. For me, restaurants in Winnipeg live or die by their food, and Charisma should be around for a very long time.
Jan 25, 2013
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Always Hungry
+4.5
SOOO GOOD. I came here for a buffet, and it was simply splendid!. I helped myself out to a lot, and not only was my tummy satisfied, but so were my taste buds. Will be coming back soon!
Jan 23, 2013
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Justin Lutomsky
+4.5
Absolutely Incredible!!!. The food was absolutely incredible! The buffet is the best way to go; you get to try everything for a very reasonable $20 including dessert. You receive complementary naan bread brought to you by the owner himself! The owner is such a nice guy, he stopped by and chatted with us about India and told us great stories, as well as thanked us deeply for coming and trying his restaurant. This is a fantastic family establishment that will hopefully stick around for a while! Definitely worth it to check out!
Jan 20, 2013
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Roshan Pothumulla
+4.5
One of my best restaurant. food so good and they are so friendly:)
Dec 26, 2012
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Bena
+4.5
Excellent Dinner. We have eaten here several times for lunch, each time having the buffet. Tonight my husband said he was taking me for dinner and gave me the choice of anywhere I wanted to go. Charisma of India was my choice.

I phoned to confirm how late they would be open and was told by the owner that they were a family restaurant and would remain open as long as there were customers, but to at least 9 pm. When we arrived on a Thursday evening at around 8:15 pm the restaurant was still about 1/3 full. We were immediately greeted at the door and offered our choice of seating. Within a minute of sitting, the server returned with a pitcher of iced water for our table.
We told her we would be having the buffet and she said she would bring us some naan bread.

My husband likes spicy food but I don't. We were each able to find dishes to suit our palates. He particularly liked the spicy chicken and goat curry, although neither of liked finding bones in the food. I liked the chicken and vegetable koora best. We both like the samosas and the pacodas. I really like that I can find a good selection of dishes that are flavourable without being spicy. This is the only Indian cuisine restaurant in town where I have been able to do that.

Having said that we liked particular dishes doesn't mean we didn't like the others. I have tasted everything on the buffet and only rejected some dishes because they are too spicy for my taste buds. My husband doesn't like vegetables so focuses on the dishes that are primarily meat. That said, we both like everything Charisma has to offer.

The food tastes fresh and is always available in sufficient quantities. There are three desserts, a rice pudding, a custard, and a sweet fruit dish. Additionally there are salads, chutneys and fresh fruit. The buffet tonight had about ten hot dishes. At lunch I think they normally have about seven hot dishes.

Last but not least is the service. Dishes are removed promptly and the staff is friendly, polite and efficient. The owner is on-site and willing to spend time with his customers.

The dinner buffet for two, including two pops, with taxes included came to $42.
Dec 14, 2012
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Dawn
+4.5
Great food, better service! And the Naan is amazing!. I have been to this restaurant several times for the lunch buffet and it is always excellent. Service is fantastic - given it's a buffet, they still come and clear your table, bring you as much Naan as you want, refill your beverage... all with a smile and friendly words.

The Naan is fantastic! I would pay just to eat the Naan. For those who complain about bones in their meat - you want authentic? You got it! Boneless and skinless is a North American luxury - but have you noticed the price difference in a grocery store? The price of the buffet reflects this.

There is a wide variety of dishes (and wide variety of spiciness) and they are very flavourful. Best butter chicken I've tasted - most have no taste - here you can taste all the flavours. And they are happy to explain cooking methods, spices used, give you samples, share anything you ask. High 5 in my books!
Nov 08, 2012
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Joe Pereira
+4.5
Notes. Clean well managed , large restaurant, very tasty food , love it , highly reccomended
Oct 31, 2012
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Frogleap
+4.5
Good East Indian food. I consider this east Indian Restaurant my "more affordable" East Indian restaurant. The food is good, a little more fast food than East India Company, but really, it works for me. I recommend the Butter chicken and the Navatran.
Aug 15, 2012
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Fooded
+4.5
We went there for dinner with my sis and bro-inlaw and nearly had the place to ourselves on a quiet sun eve 7ish. The service was attentive, kept our plates cleared and our water pitchers full. Between us we had everything on the buffet. I am not a huge Indian food fan but was pleased with the butter chicken, goat, and just about everything else. My wife and sis said the (forgive the ignorance) spinach/cheese dish was very good as were the samosas. Overall we were pleased with the taste and price. Oh, almost forgot the fresh naan, very good, nice and chewy and crispy at the same time. I would go back and maybe next time on a fri or sat when there is a show.
Jul 30, 2012
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Stephanie Behl
+4.5
Just Alright. I am giving this restaurant a positive vote only because there isn't enough I can complain about to warrant a dislike vote. My family and I had the dinner buffet for $14.99. My dad though, who only wanted butter chicken ordered the butter chicken off the menu for I believe $11.99, which sadly was just a small sized dish that I saw our waitress fill from the buffet. I thought for the high price (compared to the buffet) he would have at least had it made fresh and would have received more of it. I thought the buffet had a good selection of the typical dishes complete with tasty samosas. Unfortunately, everything was just average tasting. There were no dishes that stood out and nothing that would have me running back anytime soon. Service was good. We also came on a night (I believe they have it every 2 weeks on either a Friday or Saturday) for the belly dancing. The woman put on a talented show for at least 15 minutes if not longer and it made the evening more enjoyable and fun.
Jul 15, 2012
Zomato
Dean P
+4.5
Absolutely awesome Indian Cuisine! We had the lunch buffet and it was all great. Lots of flavour and good assortment. We will be back to try the dinner menu!
Jul 07, 2012
Zomato
I Like Food
+4.5
Best north Indian in Winnipeg
Apr 09, 2012
Zomato
Ernest Walker Cucheron
+4.5
Buffet is very tasty friendly service and the best samosas in the city
Mar 08, 2012
Zomato
Lisa Sim
+4.5
Great. Our experience was quite different with regards to customer service: All staff were very attentive and exceedingly polite/welcoming.

Great food at the buffet! Reasonable price for it.
Very nice decor.
Feb 27, 2012
Zomato
Jude Arbaz
+4.5
My favourite Winnipeg Idian restaurant
Feb 13, 2012
5
Martin Wong
+5
Quality Indian buffet, visited few times and all family members love their food so much, never let down. Service is good and owner is a really nice gentleman. Curry Lamb is my son's most favorite dish. Can't wait to visit there again!
5
Razia Sultana
+5
Mouth watering indian halal buffet with 3 different types of deserts and price is in minimum range….Nice staffs and very tidy and warm welcoming.
5
Hasnat Tushar
+5
Best east indian buffet restaurant in winnipeg. From staff to food everything is amazing. Highly recommend 10/10
5
Joyoshree Sarker Mukta
+5
I ordered for the first time goat biryani from them for delivery. The biryani was delicious and just right amount of spicy for me, great portion for the cost. Planning to try some more dishes from them. 🤤
5
Manzurul Hassan Miskat
+5
Very nice place. Inside the dining area to bathrooms are neat and clean. Staffs are very friendly. Food is tasty. I recommend buffet!
5
Gwen Roscoe
+5
I used to come here years ago, when I was younger, and always really enjoyed my experience. I am glad to say that covid has not caused the quality of Charisma to decline. If anything, it's even better than before. I always go for the all-you-can-eat buffet, which for 25$ for dinner is a very reasonable price, considering 16-20 options of dishes are available. The flavours are divine and I can hardly stop myself from going back for seconds, or even thirds! Naan is provided with the meal, and there is a little dessert section included in the buffet. Service has improved and is kind and polite. They will check on you periodically but for the most part service is done through the front kiosk. A wastage fee is incurred if you leave food on your plate, to help cut down on food wasted and costs. It is anywhere from 3-10$ if you don't eat it all. Drinks are reasonable prices as well, with lassis and milkshakes going for 3$ each or 4$ with mango. They have domestic and import alcohol as well, all at the lowest prices I've ever seen alcohol selling for in a restaurant. Customers were ethnically diverse, showing that its something that everybody can enjoy! Atmosphere is pleasant and classy-casual. Charisma offers delivery, takeout, catering, and even rent of the space as a wedding or event venue! Manager was kind and jovial, and checked in on us to ensure the quality of the food was to our liking. I will ABSOLUTELY be back soon!
5
Jahidul haque shaon
+5
Best east indian buffet in wpg.
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