It was my first time experiencing this restaurant and it was delightful. The service was truly exceptional, and the ambiance was pleasant with an African-inspired theme. Most importantly, the food was absolutely delicious. I particularly enjoyed the grilled dishes.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Ace Scott
Everything was amazing - the food and the service!We had Kuku Paka which was an absolute 10/10It was quite warm in there when we visited, so I likely wouldn't come again on a warm/hotter day, but I would definitely get take out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elizabeth Tang
I ordered their tandoori chicken, butter chicken, vegetable pakora, appy lunch combo, and Mombasa ice tea. Portions are fantastic, flavours are great. I ordered during their buy 1 get 1 deal which makes everything an even better deal!! You must try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Helen Liu
I ordered a thali with lamb curry and eggplant curry. The eggplant curry was good but the lamb curry was just so so. However the portion size is very good. The garlic naan was good. I also tried their mango smoothie, which is very delicious. The interior is very exotic and I liked the atmosphere of this restaurant. One of the servers did not understand my question when I asked about the ingredients of the soup, but he asked another server who answered my question.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Naan
Jonalyn Gutierrez
They will make your birthday remarkable. I will never forget how they surprised me when I celebrated my birthday there. Really good place a huge heart❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kao Nashi
Ordered the Masai ribs and Masala fish. Food quality was amazing and flavours were really good. Also, they have infinite refills on their chai and staff were very friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Abe Baijan
Absolutely hands-down one of the best Indian Fusionrestaurant in Vancouver super delicious, friendly staff and reasonable prices. I will definitely definitely go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michelle Young
Excellent food and big portion, everyone in the office loves it!!
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Masai Ribs, Curries, Naan, Jungle Tandoori Ribs, Satay Platter, BBQ, Pili Pili Fries
James Shahab
The owner and staff are great food ? amazing always smell good and testy the owner always polite with my kids and his customers for so many years we go there always great food and service I call the owner boss as respect and my kids thinking he's my work boss so when ever we go there my kids asking me where is your boss dad! ? a haha and my kids love it that he always give them lollipop after food .If u really like the spicy spicy and spicy try to order spicy naan yummy ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
V B
Crappy Indian food, well marketed by appropriating the idea of African atmosphere to get clueless customers through the door. Small portions, still nobody at our table could manage to finish. The worst had to be the tiny reheated Costco Samosas, old canned corn smothered in Frank’s red hot, anything fried (all oily and burnt, hard and over cooked or raw inside), over salted meat, and the “garlic” naan with raw, dry Costco Johnny’s seasoning rather than fresh garlic/butter. Barf! Not to mention that every sauce tasted store bought, and the sweet/sour tamarind on the table had gone rancid. If you have any sense of taste, dignity, or a shred of culture, avoid eating here.
Heads up: this isn’t an Ugandan restaurant; it’s an Indian restaurant. A bad Indian restaurant. Anything fried was over cooked and extremely oily, portions were incredibly small for the price, “beef” kebabs had no beef (just more over-fried dough), and the “jambo style flatbread” was straight up a tiny butter chicken pizza. We paid extra for garlic naan, but they just put raw Costco garlic powder on some undercooked naan bread. Genuinely a disappointing experience.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Deb P
I am never disappointed with Jambo Grill. When we visited last, it was quite empty but soon after the place was packed by the time we left around 7:30. The service here is excellent. The servers are very polite, kind and gentle; very well mannered and will go the extra mile to make you happy. Their food is fresh and tasty. Never disappointed. The place itself is decorated with African decor, proverbs, and I wish I took photos of the washrooms too! Their chai is very good. They sell their own blend of masala chai you can buy. I thought it was expensive at first but if you go out and buy all those spices you will soon see that their price is very reasonable. In fact prices are all reasonable and you get a good bit of food for the price. I always take my friends here for a different experience.Vegetarian options: There are vegetarian options.Dietary restrictions: They accommodate allergies but I’d ask ahead still.Parking: I used to look for free parking on the side street which was a pain but now I park on Kingsway and usually get a spot right in front the restaurant. It’s really inexpensive to park here.Kid-friendliness: Great for kids. Nice but casual enough that a bit of noise is ok and there is a kids menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Thali Veg or Non Vge Extra, Curries, Masala Cut Fries Yam, Jungle Tandoori Ribs, Naan Bread and Papadum, African Chili Chicken, Lamb Biryani, Pili Pili Fries
Irene Namutebi
I'm definately going back there again. You should try the Bottomless Chai tea, chapati and mandazi. Very professional service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
morgan kondrackyj
My significant other is from east africa. I spent some years living there. The $ value is not there. Food is not bad, is just expensive for what you
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 2
Luxury Funlife
We had the most food fun experience here today . Super Ugandan Indian style decor , art work everywhere . The chicken samosa in a crisp filo shell served with coconut chutney , the Jungle ribs and butter chicken ... such great portions and authentic home cooked flavours ! Check out the celebrity wall to see who else enjoyed the exciting flavours and huge diverse menu ! Too full to try the desserts but bought iced paan to take home . Definitely you must try this cuisine . The manager is very helpful, attentive and knowledgable . Thanks guys for a great exotic taste adventureParking: under the restaurant is secure parking
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Thali Veg or Non Veg, Masai Ribs, Pani Puri, Curries, Dessert, Masala Fries, Choma Platter, Satay Platter, Butter Chicken, BBQ, Fresh Tandoor Naan Garlic, African Chili Chicken, Lamb Biryani, Pili Pili Mogo, Tandoori Chicken, Lamb Curry
It was my first time experiencing this restaurant and it was delightful. The service was truly exceptional, and the ambiance was pleasant with an African-inspired theme. Most importantly, the food was absolutely delicious. I particularly enjoyed the grilled dishes.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Everything was amazing - the food and the service!We had Kuku Paka which was an absolute 10/10It was quite warm in there when we visited, so I likely wouldn't come again on a warm/hotter day, but I would definitely get take out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I ordered their tandoori chicken, butter chicken, vegetable pakora, appy lunch combo, and Mombasa ice tea. Portions are fantastic, flavours are great. I ordered during their buy 1 get 1 deal which makes everything an even better deal!! You must try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I ordered a thali with lamb curry and eggplant curry. The eggplant curry was good but the lamb curry was just so so. However the portion size is very good. The garlic naan was good. I also tried their mango smoothie, which is very delicious. The interior is very exotic and I liked the atmosphere of this restaurant. One of the servers did not understand my question when I asked about the ingredients of the soup, but he asked another server who answered my question.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Naan
They will make your birthday remarkable. I will never forget how they surprised me when I celebrated my birthday there. Really good place a huge heart❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ordered the Masai ribs and Masala fish. Food quality was amazing and flavours were really good. Also, they have infinite refills on their chai and staff were very friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely hands-down one of the best Indian Fusionrestaurant in Vancouver super delicious, friendly staff and reasonable prices. I will definitely definitely go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food and big portion, everyone in the office loves it!!
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Masai Ribs, Curries, Naan, Jungle Tandoori Ribs, Satay Platter, BBQ, Pili Pili Fries
The owner and staff are great food ? amazing always smell good and testy the owner always polite with my kids and his customers for so many years we go there always great food and service I call the owner boss as respect and my kids thinking he's my work boss so when ever we go there my kids asking me where is your boss dad! ? a haha and my kids love it that he always give them lollipop after food .If u really like the spicy spicy and spicy try to order spicy naan yummy ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Crappy Indian food, well marketed by appropriating the idea of African atmosphere to get clueless customers through the door. Small portions, still nobody at our table could manage to finish. The worst had to be the tiny reheated Costco Samosas, old canned corn smothered in Frank’s red hot, anything fried (all oily and burnt, hard and over cooked or raw inside), over salted meat, and the “garlic” naan with raw, dry Costco Johnny’s seasoning rather than fresh garlic/butter. Barf! Not to mention that every sauce tasted store bought, and the sweet/sour tamarind on the table had gone rancid. If you have any sense of taste, dignity, or a shred of culture, avoid eating here.
Service: 1
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Heads up: this isn’t an Ugandan restaurant; it’s an Indian restaurant. A bad Indian restaurant. Anything fried was over cooked and extremely oily, portions were incredibly small for the price, “beef” kebabs had no beef (just more over-fried dough), and the “jambo style flatbread” was straight up a tiny butter chicken pizza. We paid extra for garlic naan, but they just put raw Costco garlic powder on some undercooked naan bread. Genuinely a disappointing experience.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
I am never disappointed with Jambo Grill. When we visited last, it was quite empty but soon after the place was packed by the time we left around 7:30. The service here is excellent. The servers are very polite, kind and gentle; very well mannered and will go the extra mile to make you happy. Their food is fresh and tasty. Never disappointed. The place itself is decorated with African decor, proverbs, and I wish I took photos of the washrooms too! Their chai is very good. They sell their own blend of masala chai you can buy. I thought it was expensive at first but if you go out and buy all those spices you will soon see that their price is very reasonable. In fact prices are all reasonable and you get a good bit of food for the price. I always take my friends here for a different experience.Vegetarian options: There are vegetarian options.Dietary restrictions: They accommodate allergies but I’d ask ahead still.Parking: I used to look for free parking on the side street which was a pain but now I park on Kingsway and usually get a spot right in front the restaurant. It’s really inexpensive to park here.Kid-friendliness: Great for kids. Nice but casual enough that a bit of noise is ok and there is a kids menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Thali Veg or Non Vge Extra, Curries, Masala Cut Fries Yam, Jungle Tandoori Ribs, Naan Bread and Papadum, African Chili Chicken, Lamb Biryani, Pili Pili Fries
I'm definately going back there again. You should try the Bottomless Chai tea, chapati and mandazi. Very professional service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My significant other is from east africa. I spent some years living there. The $ value is not there. Food is not bad, is just expensive for what you
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 2
We had the most food fun experience here today . Super Ugandan Indian style decor , art work everywhere . The chicken samosa in a crisp filo shell served with coconut chutney , the Jungle ribs and butter chicken ... such great portions and authentic home cooked flavours ! Check out the celebrity wall to see who else enjoyed the exciting flavours and huge diverse menu ! Too full to try the desserts but bought iced paan to take home . Definitely you must try this cuisine . The manager is very helpful, attentive and knowledgable . Thanks guys for a great exotic taste adventureParking: under the restaurant is secure parking
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Thali Veg or Non Veg, Masai Ribs, Pani Puri, Curries, Dessert, Masala Fries, Choma Platter, Satay Platter, Butter Chicken, BBQ, Fresh Tandoor Naan Garlic, African Chili Chicken, Lamb Biryani, Pili Pili Mogo, Tandoori Chicken, Lamb Curry