Indian flavours delivered to your doorstep in Victoria

With its rich flavours, spicy sauces and loads of options, Indian food is a delicious and satisfying choice for meat eaters and vegetarians alike. From butter chicken to freshly-baked garlic naan, if you’re craving Indian food, these places will bring it right to your door.

Namaste Indian Cuisine

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280-2950 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8T 4N4

Amrikko’s Fine Indian Cuisine is a great spot for amazing Indian food. They offer the classic favourites everyone loves, including butter chicken and lamb vindaloo, but their real strength is in their vegetarian selections. The chana masala, mattar paneer and dal makhani are all menu highlights. If you’re a vegetarian, or just someone who enjoys a good veggie-based dish, Amrikko’s definitely delivers.

New Asian Village

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1245 Wharf St, Victoria, BC V8W 1T9

If you’re ordering from Zaffran, be sure to go for some chicken biryani and coconut chicken curry. They're both specialties here and feature tender, generous portions of chicken, bursting with flavour. For those with food sensitivities, a gluten-free naan bread that’s fresh, light and tastes just like the gluten-filled original is available here. If you're craving Indian food on your lunch hour, Zaffran also offers a "Curry in a Hurry" quick take-away service for just $9.99.

Turmeric Indian Restaurant

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103-777 Goldstream Ave, Victoria, BC V9B 2X4

Named after one of the many distinctive spices used in curries, Turmeric offers fresh, authentic North Indian cuisine. The butter chicken is a particular highlight, but vegetarians will love the many other offerings. Their samosas are a local favourite, made with mint-infused potato filling and a special tamarind sauce that has just the right amount of kick. Ordering takeout is one of the best ways to enjoy their food, since you won’t be competing with everyone else at the buffet. Dishes are made to order, so yours will arrive on your doorstep just the way you like it.

KuKu's Take-Out & Delivery

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24 Burnside Rd W, Victoria, BC V9A 1B3

While the restaurant may not be fancy, Kuku’s stripped down, back-to-basics approach to Indian food has made it a local favourite. The lunch specials are popular and affordable, and the chefs never hesitate to provide generous portions that are sure to leave you satisfied. No matter what else you end up ordering, be sure to add some pakora. Made from veggies or paneer and deep-fried to perfection, it’s a guilty pleasure that you’ll come back to enjoy again.

Saaz Restaurant & Lounge

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103-535 Yates St, Victoria, BC V8W 2Z6

Saaz is a quaint lounge-style restaurant that uses traditional cooking methods to create an authentic taste of India right here in Victoria. The chef offers a wide variety of menu options, but be sure your order includes the butter chicken, which is rich and flavourful , and the tandoori chicken, which is cooked in a real clay oven. The dosa is the real highlight, though, served with a home-made tamarind-based lentil soup and coconut chutney, it’s a must-have whether you order in or get it delivered.

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