175A 52nd Street SE Calgary, p:(403) 457-6055, http://www.masalarestaurant.ca, Map it. You have to be looking for Masala to find it. A couple of U-turns off of 52nd St are required if you miss it off of Memorial Drive. We walked into a fairly plain setting. The walls are devoid of character and the fluorescent lighting does nothing [...]
3504 17th Ave SE Calgary, p:(403)261-0666, Map it. We arrived in the early evening to find the place fairly deserted, there was but one occupied table. The staff was not very conspicuous and we had to seat ourselves. When the waiter finally arrived, he was very quiet and left behind a solitary menu for us mull [...]
Royal Tandoor Tikka House, 74 Saddletowne Cir NE Calgary, 403-568-9911. Map it. Just north of Falconridge, in the increasingly expanding Saddletowne area lies this recently opened, clandestine gem of an eatery. It’s a small place, with only six tables and a front counter. It has the aura of a take-out restaurant and, indeed, while we [...]
Kabab Hut, 5120 47 Street Northeast, Calgary, AB, (403) 590-7101. Map it. As the sun set and the hunger peaked, Kabab Hut offered the fasting gang respite in the form of a buffet. We walked in 10 minutes after sunset to find some chaffing dishes laid out on the main floor. Not much chaffing was happening [...]
Located in the culturally diverse hub that is Calgary’s north east, this eatery serves up Middle Eastern and Pakistani fare. The decor is a reflection of the overall theme of this place – simple yet not drab. The shishas and paintings on display are only further accentuated by an out of place gum ball machine. [...]
Located unassumingly behind the Glenmore Inn lies a culinary oasis. Owned by a mild mannered Bengali, a chef himself, Delhi Darbar serves up classical Indian fare with a south Indian twist. The restaurant is cozy and decor simple. The menu is not overwhelming and caters to vegetarians, non-vegetarians and the spice averse with mild, medium [...]
