“Staff were all very hospitable and provided friendly service with a warm smile. We thoroughly enjoyed the food the as well. The squid in the buryani rice stood out for me as it was really tender and delicious. We will definitely dine at fishhook again during our next visit to Victoria.“
“This is the most authentic Indian food I have ever had outside of India! Took me back to my time in India instantly! The service was quick, everyone was nice and attentive. Completely recommend if you’re looking for authentic Indian food in Victoria!“
“We had a fantastic dinner tonight. First time for us but recommended many times by friends. Food was great at a reasonably priced. I am celiac and there were many gf options and I felt quite “safe”. Our server, Raj, was pleasant, professional, and ever so friendly.* update for Celiacs…. I did suffer a celiac reaction post this initial review. Looking further on the web it seems they do not have a dedicated fryer (would love confirmation). My guess is that the pakora I had was cross-contaminated with Samosas, etc.“
“The best Indian food in Victoria! This place has been our favourite for years now. The tandoori prawns are my personal favourite but everything is always so flavourful and delicious. The owners and staff are lovely and professional and we’re so lucky to have this gem in the city.“
“My goodness. A Victoria gem. Service was prompt and pleasant but not intrusive and the food to die for. I ordered the Fish Tika and ate. Every. Bite. Highly recommended. Outside decor is simple, press on, I promise the food is so worth it.“
“When you go to a restaurant in a food court, you expect fast food quality. That didn’t happen here. The food was by far the best Indian food I’ve ever eaten. We had a vegetarian, a vegan, and two meat eaters along, and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. Next time I come to Victoria, I am definitely eating here again!“
“My family and I were in Victoria for spring break and came across this restaurant. Maybe I've never had good Indian food, but this is the best Indian food I have ever tasted. There was almost a full page of vegetarian dishes for me and my wife, and there were also some basic chicken dishes for our kids. We tried five different things off the menu and all of them were delicious. The owner (I think) remembered my kid from the night before and made a point to talk to us. My kids were begging me to leave a good review, we highly recommend eating here“
“We hired Fresh Tandoori Indian Restaurant Royal Oak to do our event catering. They went above and beyond our expectations and the food was delicious the presentation of food was done very beautifully. I would highly recommend them for your next event big or small.“
“I've been to Varsha twice now. Food is excellent and the service has been great. We had the Chefs special for 2 easily would have fed 3. 2nd Visit was for their happy hour. Nice selection of foods and a good cold beer. Happy hour at an Indian restaurant is genius! Very reasonable happy hour prices. Can't wait to go back. Next visit will be for burger night! Well specifically the lamb burger. The 4 stars for atmosphere is because it's cool in the restaurant in the winter. Varsha had space heaters and they help but if this would be an issue for you go to Varsha when the weather warms up.Parking: Down town Victoria you are walking and paying. Pay more park close and walk...pay less and walk further. Park for free and have a nice longer walk. Worth the walk anyway.“
“There is a reason they have been around this long and have so many regular customers. I have not had a single thing on the menu that wasn’t delicious and there is nowhere in town you will find food this filling and with this level of quality and flavour for such a fair price. The staff is very personable and kind. I have no complaints about this place.“
“I will be dreaming about this restaurant.Was in Victoria on vacation and was recommend this spot and wow.The amount of food for the price was insane (great) and the food tasted so so good. Wish I lived nearby to get to enjoy this regularly.“
“We had a few friends over for New Years and ordered several dishes from Deep India. The food was a big hit with all of our guests. The only complaint was that we didn't order enough to have lunch the next day. Will definitely use them again!“
“We finally tried Southern Flavours last night and it was wonderful! Very fresh and balanced spices and freshly prepared food served with kindness. We tried the beef and chicken dosa and look forward to going back to try more of the menu.This is an informal, owner operated restaurant where the atmosphere is friendly and the prices are incredibly reasonable. This one's a genuine hidden gem!“
“We hired Fresh Tandoori Indian Restaurant Royal Oak to do our event catering. They went above and beyond our expectations and the food was delicious the presentation of food was done very beautifully. I would highly recommend them for your next event big or small.“
“My brother in law wanted Indian food for his birthday dinner so we chose Sizzling Tandoor. I was never really a fan of Indian as I am pretty picky but went along as it was his day. We called and the gentleman on the phone was so polite and extremely helpful! everything we ordered was delicious! The pakora was delish, butter chicken of course was on point, and the daal was amazing! The tandoor chicken was the show stopper though. We ordered everything mild as we(including me) have a few picky palettes. will definitely order again!“
“Food was excellent the night before but next visit 5 staff stood around at the entrance far more concerned with their cell phone and gossip. Apparently more interested with online customers than one client walking in. Place was empty but tables not wiped, no smiles and no service. I walked out again and went somewhere else.Vegetarian options: It's Indian cuisine based largely on vegetarianParking: In a mall with lots of parkingWheelchair accessibility: Whole restaurant including the washrooms are street level“
“This is as good as it gets. We had the Chicken Tikka Masala & Navaratan Korma and both dishes were unbelievably rich, layered, and tasty. High quality ingredients. Above average portion sizes and at a good price too! Highly recommended, the best Indian food on the island, hands down!“
“Aside from being very tasty, you can really customize the spice level, which is nice when you're feeding a group with varying tastes. In our experience the pickup and dine in service is quite fast so it's good for lunch on a busy day.“
“My brother in law wanted Indian food for his birthday dinner so we chose Sizzling Tandoor. I was never really a fan of Indian as I am pretty picky but went along as it was his day. We called and the gentleman on the phone was so polite and extremely helpful! everything we ordered was delicious! The pakora was delish, butter chicken of course was on point, and the daal was amazing! The tandoor chicken was the show stopper though. We ordered everything mild as we(including me) have a few picky palettes. will definitely order again!“
“We placed a large order for pick up, and it was ready promptly, nice and hot: 10 dishes plus complimentary rice and naan. They kindly labelled the containers which was helpful with so many different dishes. We often order from Mantra, and the food is consistently delicious and perfectly spiced between mild and medium. Our absolute favourite dishes are the navratan korma, aloo gobi and mutter paneer. We tried some new dishes this time, and they were all fabulous. Everyone had seconds! We do not hesitate to recommend Mantra to all our friends.“
“My brother in law wanted Indian food for his birthday dinner so we chose Sizzling Tandoor. I was never really a fan of Indian as I am pretty picky but went along as it was his day. We called and the gentleman on the phone was so polite and extremely helpful! everything we ordered was delicious! The pakora was delish, butter chicken of course was on point, and the daal was amazing! The tandoor chicken was the show stopper though. We ordered everything mild as we(including me) have a few picky palettes. will definitely order again!“
“When I came to the restaurant, the staff was incredibly friendly. It felt like I was in a boutique restaurant. We ordered a chai and it had a lovely aroma definitely was made fresh, samosas the pastry was nice and flaky. It had a light seasoning on it very crispy, but not overcooked. The flavour on the inside was lovely and it was served with a red tamarind sauce sauce that was a little spicy. then I had goat biryani and chicken biryani the goat and chicken were so tender, not rubbery like most restaurants. The flavour was good. Gulab jamun the soft cake, texture, and the sweet of the sauce with rose water You could see the fresh spices they used now this was a total authentic experience. I will definitely come back again and again“