Essence Of India Restaurant

40367 Tantalus Rd, Garibaldi Highlands
(604) 898-1000

Recent Reviews

John Macdonald

We love this place and every time we come through Squamish we make a point of having dinner here. We’ll even sometimes get a snack if we won’t make it before we’re too hungry.The chai is fantastic and some of the best we’ve had. We typically have saag and butter chicken and it’s as you can get.Definitely worth the stop. Highly recommended.Kid-friendliness: They look after our kids very well and most friendly.Wheelchair accessibility: On level ground.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Garlic Naan, Butter Chicken

Parth Dodia

Great service!!Vegetarian options: Lots of veg options. Staff will help

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Vegetarian

Kristie Keys

This is our favourite ‘go-to’ spot. We usually get take out & the portions are very large. Occasionally we will dine in & the service is always great. Definitely one of the best restaurants in

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Houman Heirati

The chef was super nice, looking after

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

shabeen Ali

Chef Dons delicious creations! Such a fantastic place to take friends and family. Best samosas in town!! Great staff and ambiance is just what you need after a hectic day!! Highly recommended.Kid-friendliness: High chair available

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Vegetarian, Paneer Tikka Masala, Shahi Paneer, Chili, Palak Paneer, Garlic Naan, Vegetable Pakora, Paneer Pakora, Samosa, Naan

Farnaz Behzadian

Hidden gem ! Amazing Indian food :)Saag prawn & lamb masala are myFavorites!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Varun Ramesh

This is probably the best indian food in North America.Update: After 5 years of going here- it's still the best!Vegetarian options: AmazingDietary restrictions: Most indian food is gluten free by nature

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Vegetarian, Palak Paneer, Garlic Naan, Paneer Pakora, Chicken Tikka Masala, Butter Chicken

harpreet dhaliwal

amazing

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Vegetarian

Inder Singh

Very very rude staff.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Anna Stiborova

Today was my second visit. Sometimes happens that if you like a place for the first time, you get disappointed coming back. That is not a case here!! This place is amazing! The food is just so delicious. Best Indian cuisine I’ve had in Canada so far. So flavorful.I also appreciate how clean the whole place is including washrooms and the kitchen (as far as you can see walking by).Staff super kind and patient. The atmosphere is pretty good, always enjoy listening to some authentic music.If only the interior wasn’t so dark or they had a patio for sunny days. And I wish they would open earlier than 4pm.But those little things won’t stop me from coming back.Thank you for your great job!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Vegetarian, Palak Paneer, Garlic Naan

jagriti r

The food is amazing. The food tastes same as back home . Especially aloo tikki , tandoori chicken and shahi paneer are very delicious . Price is reasonable too and quantity is great as well. There customer service is very good .

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Vegetarian, Paneer Tikka Masala, Garlic Naan, Chicken Tikka, Samosa

Roxana M D.

Best chicken Pakoras in Squamish. A good experience overall, great service. One observation, I would prefer less salt in the food over all.

RJ Chung

Came here with a friend after a backpacking trip. Absolute amazing food, had the wild salmon masala and chicken tikka masala. Good spice level and great flavor. Great service, special shout-out from the younger waitress, hope your backpacking trip went good!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

xoPxoGxo

Dark environment, food took 1 HOUR to come.Bland butter chicken, no salt in Roti, Biryani was just veg PULAO with chicken.Only the waitresses were polite, and washrooms were clean. that's the best I can say about the place.Overall its a 2 star....

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Garlic Naan

Connor Stefanison

Best Indian food in town. Every visit has been 5 stars.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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