Each year, we ask our readers to weigh in on the best restaurants in Calgary with an online voting ballot. Here are the winners and runners-up for Best Indian/Pakistani Restaurants in Calgary.
Winner
Calcutta Cricket Club
Dine on delicious kati rolls, chili chicken and dal makhani inside Calcutta Cricket Club’s colourful dining room designed by local artist Maya Gohill. If you can’t decide what to order, the restaurant’s three-course tasting menu promises a memorable evening for your table.
340 17 Ave. S.W., 403-719-1555, calcuttacricketclub.com, @calcuttacricket
Runners-up
Cinnamon Indian Cuisine & Bar
Cinnamon Indian Cuisine & Bar offers not just one, but two locations where you can fill up on tasty Indian cuisine. Whether you dine at the Beltline or Vista Heights location, expect a delicious spread of vegetable pakoras, ghee roast lamb, chole masala, cinnamon chicken and more.
1207 11 Ave. S.W., 403-290-1777; and 3022 23 St. N.E., 403-454-3640, cinnamoncalgary.ca, @cinnamonyyc
Masala Bhavan South Indian Cuisine
With its extensive menu and welcoming atmosphere, it’s no surprise that Masala Bhavan’s South Indian cuisine has earned a devoted following since the restaurant opened in 2015. From starters like the tandoori chicken and fish pakoda to mains like the Kerala prawn masala, a full menu of flavourful dishes await.
4604 37 St. S.W., 403-460-4535, masalabhavan.com, @masalabhavan
The Curryer
What started as a beloved local food truck has turned into a popular brick-and-mortar dining destination in the Beltline. The Curryer’s menu of traditional yet modern Pakistani cuisine includes several curries, kababs, chaat, samosas and naanwiches filled with beef, chicken, paneer or fish. Consider pairing your meal with one of the specialty drinks like a Rooh Afza soda or pistachio almond shake.
550 11 Ave. S.W., 403-493-3374, thecurryer.ca, @the.curryer
Moti Mahal
Specializing in East Indian cuisine, this Bankview restaurant offers a wide variety of must-try dishes across its menu of tandoori, chicken, seafood, paneer, lamb, lentil and vegetable specialties. Be sure to save room for dessert, where you can choose from tempting options like gulab jamun or ras malai.
1805 14 St. S.W., 403-228-9990, @motimahal
