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Buffet style. Not alot of options but each option was very good. Can get very busy! The older lady working the tables is so quick and efficient ie. br…
Jess
Little India Cafe
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I went there today for dinner and ordered their non veg platter. Its really nice. If there is no buffet, you should try this. They gave me chicken cur…
Tulasi Nandan
Little India Cafe
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This used to be one of our go-to spots for good Indian food in Ottawa. Unfortunately I don't think we'll return. They've raised their prices (menu pho…
Angie613
Little India Cafe
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9 Reviews on “Little India Cafe”
This used to be one of our go-to spots for good Indian food in Ottawa. Unfortunately I don’t think we’ll return. They’ve raised their prices (menu photos are no longer accurate) and the service is pretty bad (as other reviewers have noted)… We ordered saag paneer, chicken korma, mixed vegetable curry, one order of rice and one naan and our bill was over $80 with tip. We understand the need to adjust prices, but a small bowl of chicken korma, with very little chicken (probably the amount of a small chicken breast) for $18.95 seems very steep. The quality seems to have gone down as well… much more sauce with a lot less substance in each of the dishes. It’s unfortunate because they were once one of the best for good value Indian in Ottawa.
The food is really really good. However, I have a friend that worked there and he said that owners re-use some of the food that you leave after eating and put it back for customer consumption. He said this definitely happens with the rice that’s leftover. Also, don’t bother with the tips if you’re intending it for the servers – they don’t get any of it! The owners keep it saying they need to use it for the free papad and chutneys that come out right at the beginning that the customers use it for. I’ve bought these at the store and this costs pennies!We loved the food here, but because of the lack of cleanliness in terms of re-using the food, we will not go here again!
Well, I’ll be damned. Having eaten at so many shitty so called Indian restaurants,thisplace was pretty, pretty good. Had the butter chicken (take the boy out of Delhi, never Delhi out of theboy, I guess) and garlic naan (seriously, it’s not naan-bread people, it’s just naan) and was not disappointed. Tandoori Chicken platter was sizzling, soft, and so damn good; Kingfisher(because nostalgia) went down well with it. Dal Makhani was a major disappointment. Just wasn’t rich enough. Kulfi, however, was great. I’d avoid the Dal next time for sure.I have been craving a well cooked, authentic Indian meal for months now and this is the place to go. Small, cozy, and the service wasa little slow, but it probably means they don’t use the same tomatobase for all their’curries’ (I am looking at you, rest of ‘Indian’ restaurants in Ottawa. ) Slightly expensive if you’ve lived in Toronto like I have, but totally worth it.And to wrap up the evening, I walked over the Indian store next door and got myself a Thumbs-Up. Good times.
This restaurant is so small, it is at first deceptive because it might seem to be cheap in a not so good way. However, the service is great and the food is freaking amazing. We love the butter chicken in particular. I’ve never had better. Their beef vindaloo is yummy and so are the samosas. Arrive early so you can get a table because it has VERY limited seating capacity. If you arrive when it’s full, get take out so you don’t miss out!
Whole in the wall, buffet with slow service and the wide thought it was way to spicy… Totally worth it! Lots of spices, the pieces of meat aren’t the best cuts but for the price that’s quite alright. If you want slightly sweat inducing authentic Indian food I’d go here (just not for a romantic diner or for impressing clients)
Update: I was extremely impressed with this restaurant and wrote them a good review. But my recent visit was the last one. Had to wait for 45 minutes for my food. The servers were least interested. They completely messed up my order. I also got stale Samosas. Never going back. I have also heard they re heat the leftovers and serve back to the customers. Old Review: I visit Indian restaurants very often. I would consider this the best Indian restaurant in Ottawa. Great food and great service. Shrimp Bhuna is to die for!
This is a small, congenial venue — perhaps 12 tables — that probably earns most of its revenue from takeout. On the night we were there, the air conditioning was weak and table service was slow — this was a bit nerve wracking, since we wanted to see a movie at the nearby theatre and didn’t want to be late. Staff were clearly struggling to fill the high volume of takeout orders on a busy Friday night and sometimes had trouble paying attention to the people sitting at their tables. We completely forgot about these little inconveniences when the food came. Our appetizer, the onion bhajis, were piping hot, nicely spiced (mild, at our request), had a perfect ratio of onion to batter, and weren’t too greasy. Possibly the best onion bhajis we had ever tasted. We also ordered the chicken garlic tikka and shrimp bhuna. Both were delicious and beautifully presented. Even the accompanying rice was perfectly prepared and served. With excellent food and an average sort of atmosphere, the reason for that steady stream of takeout traffic was clear. We’ll order takeout next time, too. And we won’t order if we’re hurrying to see a movie. These people seem to know that quality can’t be rushed.