Moti Mahal
Moti Mahal is a moderately priced and formal restaurant serving East Indian cuisine and vegetarian dishes. Menu items include Prawn Jalfrazie--prawns sautéed with onions, tomatoes and peppers; and Shahi Jeera Chicken--chicken served with dry red chili, garlic, cumin and ginger. The restaurant has a full bar and desserts such as Kheer--Indian rice pudding flavored with pistachios and cardamon. Families and groups are welcome at Moti Mahal, and reservations are accepted. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner Sunday through Friday, and for dinner only on Saturday.
Moti Mahal
1805 14th St. SW
Calgary, AB T2T 3T1
(403) 228-9990
www.motimahal.ca
Mango Shiva
Mango Shiva is a formal restaurant that can accommodate groups in indoor and outdoor dining areas. You can make reservations online, but they are not necessary. Mango Shiva offers a lunch menu and full bar, featuring cocktails such as Supaari Martini Pomegranate (gin, orange spice, pineapple juice and nutmeg slivers) and a Rosebud Martini. Menu items are on the expensive side and include Coconut Curried Calamari and Samosas. Mango Shiva is open for lunch and dinner on weekdays, and for dinner only on weekends.
Mango Shiva
218 Eighth Ave. SW
Calgary, AB T2P 1B5
(403) 290-1644
www.mangoshiva.com/
Raj Palace Restaurant
Raj Palace Restaurant is a moderately priced and casual restaurant featuring authentic Indian food and vegetarian dishes for lunch and dinner. Beer and wine are available, including beer imported from India. The menu, which includes Lamb and Jalfrassi, offers lunch specials, Saturday specials, and specially priced meals for two or four people. Raj Palace is a family-friendly restaurant and can accommodate groups. It is open daily for lunch and dinner, and for lunch only on Sunday.
Raj Palace Restaurant
731 Sixth Ave. SW
Calgary, AB T2P 0T9
(403) 205-3672
www.rajpalace.ca
Royal India Cuisine
Royal India Cuisine is open for both lunch and dinner and offers a dinner buffet, large menu, desserts and vegetarian dishes. Menu items are moderately priced and include Tandoori Garlic Prawn and Kheer. There is a full bar serving cocktails, wine, and Indian beer. Outdoor seating is available on the patio and the restaurant can accommodate groups and families. Royal India Cuisine is open for both lunch and dinner seven days a week.
Royal India Cuisine
112 Fourth Ave. SW
Calgary, AB T2P 0H3
(403) 263-1400
www.royalindia.ca
About The Author
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