Best Indian Restaurants in Vancouver
This list covers Indian and Nepalese restaurants in Vancouver, based on Google ratings and review counts as of October 2026. The places are located in neighbourhoods across the city, with South Vancouver, Knight, Central Vancouver, and the West Side appearing most frequently. Most restaurants on the list are in the inexpensive price category, with a few at moderate prices and one listed as very expensive. We used a weighted rating to ensure places with many reviews are fairly compared to those with fewer. All included restaurants have at least 150 reviews and are currently open. The list includes a variety of styles, from modern Indian and biryani specialists to street food trucks and Himalayan kitchens. This reflects the diversity of options available in the city, from late-night spots to pure vegetarian food trucks. The blurbs for each place are built from their specific category, neighbourhood, price, rating, review count, hours, and the topics reviewers mention most.
| # | Name | Area | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tamarind Tales | West Side | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 1,106 | $ |
| 2 | Hyderabad Biryani House | South Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 12,397 | $$ |
| 3 | Ashiana Tandoori | Knight | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 1,084 | $$ |
| 4 | Dhamaka Indian Restaurant | Vancouver | South Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 4,330 | $ |
| 5 | Hyderabad Haveli | Knight | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 3,349 | $ |
| 6 | Bahubali Biryani House Downtown | Central Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 963 | $ |
| 7 | Krsma Indian Restaurant | Knight | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 2,008 | $ |
| 8 | Nirvana Indian Cuisine | South Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 783 | $ |
| 9 | DS Indian Kitchen | West Side | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 767 | $ |
| 10 | Nukkad Indian Street Eats- Pure Vegetarian Food Truck (Richmond & Vancouver) | Richmond | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 725 | $ |
| 11 | The Biryani Republic | South Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 1,510 | $ |
| 12 | Baba Chicken Vancouver | South Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 811 | $ |
| 13 | Gurkha Himalayan Kitchen | Davie Village | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 2,999 | $$ |
| 14 | Mount Everest Kitchen & Grill | Downtown Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 2,356 | $$ |
| 15 | Indian Delicacy | Central Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 1,423 | $$ |
| 16 | Shelly's Kitchen & Pizza - (Indian Cusine) | South Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 1,378 | $ |
| 17 | Cilantro Indian Cuisine | East Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 1,289 | $$$$ |
| 18 | Modern Handi Indian Cuisine | Central Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 1,117 | $ |
| 19 | Hariyali Express Indian Cuisine & Bar | East Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 1,058 | $ |
| 20 | Bombay Kitchen and Bar - Denman St | Central Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 987 | $ |
Tamarind Tales
Tamarind Tales is a modern Indian restaurant on the West Side with an inexpensive price level. Reviewers often mention malai kofta, malabar fish curry, and kadai paneer.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-22:00
- Mon 16:00-22:00
- Tue 11:30-22:00
- Wed 11:30-22:00
- Thu 11:30-22:00
- Fri 11:30-22:30
- Sat 11:30-22:30
Hyderabad Biryani House
Hyderabad Biryani House in South Vancouver is a biryani restaurant with a moderate price level. Reviewers often mention goat biryani, chicken dum biryani, and authentic food.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-02:00
- Mon 11:30-00:00
- Tue 11:30-00:00
- Wed 11:30-00:00
- Thu 11:30-00:00
- Fri 11:30-02:00
- Sat 11:30-02:00
Ashiana Tandoori
Ashiana Tandoori is an Indian restaurant in the Knight area with a moderate price level. Reviewers often mention butter chicken, vegan options, and gluten free options.
Opening hours
- Sun 17:00-22:00
- Tue 17:00-22:00
- Wed 17:00-22:00
- Thu 17:00-22:00
- Fri 17:00-22:00
- Sat 17:00-22:00
Dhamaka Indian Restaurant | Vancouver
Dhamaka Indian Restaurant in South Vancouver has an inexpensive price level.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-00:00
- Mon 11:30-00:00
- Tue 11:30-00:00
- Wed 11:30-00:00
- Thu 11:30-00:00
- Fri 11:30-02:00
- Sat 11:30-02:00
Hyderabad Haveli
Hyderabad Haveli is a biryani restaurant in the Knight area with an inexpensive price level. Reviewers often mention authentic food, spice level, and goat biryani.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-03:00
- Mon 17:00-03:00
- Tue 17:00-03:00
- Wed 17:00-03:00
- Thu 17:00-03:00
- Fri 11:00-03:00
- Sat 11:00-03:00
Bahubali Biryani House Downtown
Bahubali Biryani House Downtown is an Indian restaurant in Central Vancouver with an inexpensive price level. Reviewers often mention biryani, buffet, and generous portions.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-22:00
- Mon 11:30-22:00
- Tue 11:30-22:00
- Wed 11:30-22:00
- Thu 11:30-22:00
- Fri 11:30-22:00
- Sat 11:30-22:00
Krsma Indian Restaurant
Krsma Indian Restaurant in the Knight area has an inexpensive price level. Reviewers often mention chowmein, goat biryani, and palak paneer.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-22:00
- Mon 11:00-22:00
- Tue 11:00-22:00
- Wed 11:00-22:00
- Thu 11:00-22:00
- Fri 11:00-00:00
- Sat 11:00-00:00
Nirvana Indian Cuisine
Nirvana Indian Cuisine in South Vancouver has an inexpensive price level. Reviewers often mention garlic naan, malai kofta, and goat curry.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-23:00
- Mon 15:00-23:00
- Tue 15:00-23:00
- Wed 15:00-23:00
- Thu 12:00-23:00
- Fri 12:00-23:00
- Sat 12:00-23:00
DS Indian Kitchen
DS Indian Kitchen on the West Side has an inexpensive price level. Reviewers often mention butter chicken, garlic naan, and lamb curry.
Opening hours
- Sun 14:00-00:00
- Mon 14:00-00:00
- Wed 14:00-00:00
- Thu 14:00-00:00
- Fri 14:00-00:00
- Sat 14:00-00:00
Nukkad Indian Street Eats- Pure Vegetarian Food Truck (Richmond & Vancouver)
Nukkad Indian Street Eats is a pure vegetarian food truck in Richmond with an inexpensive price level. Reviewers often mention momos, street food, and grilled sandwiches.
Opening hours
- Mon 12:30-21:30
- Tue 12:30-21:30
- Wed 12:30-21:30
- Thu 12:30-21:30
The Biryani Republic
The Biryani Republic in South Vancouver has an inexpensive price level. Reviewers often mention bonda, chikoo shake, and paneer ghee roast biryani.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-00:00
- Mon 11:30-00:00
- Tue 11:30-00:00
- Wed 11:30-00:00
- Thu 11:30-00:00
- Fri 11:30-02:00
- Sat 11:30-02:00
Baba Chicken Vancouver
Baba Chicken Vancouver in South Vancouver has an inexpensive price level. Reviewers often mention butter chicken, kali mirch chicken, and rara chicken.
Opening hours
- Sun 13:00-01:00
- Mon 13:00-01:00
- Tue 13:00-01:00
- Wed 13:00-01:00
- Thu 13:00-01:00
- Fri 13:00-01:00
- Sat 13:00-01:00
Gurkha Himalayan Kitchen
Gurkha Himalayan Kitchen is a Nepalese restaurant in Davie Village with a moderate price level. Reviewers often mention the patio, goat curry, and happy hour.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-23:00
- Mon 11:00-23:00
- Tue 11:00-23:00
- Wed 11:00-23:00
- Thu 11:00-23:00
- Fri 11:00-00:00
- Sat 11:00-00:00
Mount Everest Kitchen & Grill
Mount Everest Kitchen & Grill is a Nepalese restaurant in Downtown Vancouver with a moderate price level. Reviewers often mention Chili Momo, veg manchurian, and tandoori momos.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-22:00
- Mon 10:00-22:00
- Tue 10:00-22:00
- Wed 10:00-22:00
- Thu 10:00-22:00
- Fri 10:00-23:00
- Sat 10:00-23:00
Indian Delicacy
Indian Delicacy in Central Vancouver has a moderate price level. Reviewers often mention the buffet, butter chicken, and garlic naan.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-14:30, 16:30-21:30
- Mon 11:30-14:30, 16:30-22:00
- Tue 11:30-14:30, 16:30-22:00
- Wed 11:30-14:30, 16:30-22:00
- Thu 11:30-14:30, 16:30-22:00
- Fri 11:30-14:30, 16:30-22:00
- Sat 11:30-14:30, 16:30-22:00
Shelly's Kitchen & Pizza - (Indian Cusine)
Shelly's Kitchen & Pizza in South Vancouver has an inexpensive price level. Reviewers often mention golgappe, chole bhature, and tandoori paneer pizza.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-00:00
- Mon 08:00-00:00
- Tue 08:00-00:00
- Wed 08:00-00:00
- Thu 08:00-00:00
- Fri 08:00-00:00
- Sat 08:00-00:00
Cilantro Indian Cuisine
Cilantro Indian Cuisine in East Vancouver has a very expensive price level. Reviewers often mention butter chicken, palak paneer, and dal makhani.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-22:00
- Mon 11:00-22:00
- Tue 11:00-22:00
- Wed 11:00-22:00
- Thu 11:00-22:00
- Fri 11:00-22:00
- Sat 11:00-22:00
Modern Handi Indian Cuisine
Modern Handi Indian Cuisine in Central Vancouver has an inexpensive price level. Reviewers often mention butter chicken, thali, and garlic naan.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-22:00
- Mon 12:00-22:00
- Tue 12:00-22:00
- Wed 12:00-22:00
- Thu 12:00-22:00
- Fri 12:00-22:00
- Sat 12:00-22:00
Hariyali Express Indian Cuisine & Bar
Hariyali Express Indian Cuisine & Bar in East Vancouver has an inexpensive price level. Reviewers often mention dal makhni, tandoori momos, and complimentary dessert.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-22:30
- Mon 12:00-22:30
- Tue 12:00-22:30
- Wed 12:00-22:30
- Thu 12:00-22:30
- Fri 12:00-22:30
- Sat 12:00-22:30
Bombay Kitchen and Bar - Denman St
Bombay Kitchen and Bar on Denman St in Central Vancouver has an inexpensive price level. Reviewers often mention butter chicken, garlic naan, and paneer tikka masala.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-23:00
- Mon 11:30-23:00
- Tue 11:30-23:00
- Wed 11:30-23:00
- Thu 11:30-23:00
- Fri 11:30-00:00
- Sat 11:30-00:00
Tips before you go
- Check opening hours, as many places open later in the day or have split service, like Indian Delicacy which closes between lunch and dinner.
- Most restaurants are inexpensive, but Cilantro Indian Cuisine is listed as very expensive, while a few others are moderate.
- South Vancouver, Knight, and Central Vancouver have high concentrations of restaurants on this list.
- Many places offer takeout, delivery, and dine-in, as indicated by their features.
- For late-night options, consider Hyderabad Haveli (open until 3:00 AM) or Dhamaka Indian Restaurant (open until 2:00 AM on weekends).
- If you want a patio, Gurkha Himalayan Kitchen and Bombay Kitchen and Bar offer outdoor seating.
How we made this list
This list was compiled using Google ratings and review counts as of October 22, 2026. We applied a weighted rating formula so that restaurants with a very high number of reviews are fairly compared to those with fewer. To ensure reliability, we only included places with at least 150 reviews. Finally, we checked that each restaurant's listed hours indicate it is currently open for business. This process helps create a balanced and current guide for diners based on actual customer feedback.
Questions about Indian restaurants in Vancouver
Which restaurant has the highest rating?
It is a modern Indian restaurant on the West Side with an inexpensive price level. Reviewers often mention dishes like malai kofta, malabar fish curry, and kadai paneer. It is open for lunch and dinner daily, except for Monday lunch service.
Which neighbourhoods have the most Indian restaurants on this list?
South Vancouver has the most entries, with six restaurants including Hyderabad Biryani House and Dhamaka Indian Restaurant. The Knight area has three, including Ashiana Tandoori and Hyderabad Haveli. Central Vancouver also has three, such as Bahubali Biryani House Downtown. These neighbourhoods are good starting points for exploring different styles of cuisine, from biryani houses to modern Indian restaurants.
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