Roy's Indian Food — Restaurant in Delta

Roy and Lopa used to run Atithi in Vancouver where me and my buddy Dave would go for their all you can eat lunch buffet, a lot. Not only was it a great value but there was a subtle care to taste that made everything better than just what you'd expect. It wasn't such a hidden small place as you'd expect since they were listed as one of Vancouver magazines best Indian restaurants. Unfortunately some road construction started on Burrard Street and they disappeared and I loosely heard that they opened a new restaurant in Delta. After a little sleuthing I found them in Twassesn and recently had a reason to be in their neighborhood so I stopped in for supper. Much to my surprise after two years they still remembered me! For me growing up with a small family neighborhood business this will be the same feeling you may get after you get to know them. Their new restaurant is a bit more trendy than Atithi with their presentation but not so fancy or pretentious to overshadow their staple dishes. I personally don't like super spicy foods and I've never had anything particularly spicy from Roy but I also haven't had everything on the menu either. What I did order was the butter chicken and the lamb korma. I also just happened to have lunch the day before at another popular Indian restaurant in Surrey so I have a chance to compare. Their food was great but the butter chicken was very rich and heavy and it wasn't long till you were quite full. Roy's however is just super tasty and I could just eat the whole pot, I'm not sure if that's something that people set out to do I'm just saying. The common thing between the butter chicken and lamb korma is the meat where each have substantial chunks of a quality that makes me feel like I know what I'm eating. Specifically for the lamb korma it is prepared in a way where the seasoning is balanced but not overpowering because I can taste the flavor of the meat itself which to me is a rarity. I know for me I'll have to make quarterly attempts to drive all the way down to visit my favorite...

Tried out Roy’s recently and was genuinely impressed. The food had a fresh, homely taste — clean in execution without the heavy cream and over-spicing you often find at Indian restaurants that leave you regrettably bloated. Their unique take on a few Bengali dishes was a pleasant surprise, and the use of Banana leaves in presentation was both nostalgic and thoughtful, adding a subtle essence that anyone familiar with its cultural significance would appreciate.

The mutton dish was especially well done — tender, flavourful and clearly cooked with care. Appetizers were on point, light but sizeable in portion, and the lassi was refreshingly light.

If I had to offer constructive feedback: for a menu boasting such a wide range of fish dishes, relying solely on a pseudo fish like Basa (especially in a seafood-rich region like Vancouver) feels like a missed opportunity. Also, as someone who prefers to eat Indian food traditionally with hands, the absence of proper paper towels in the washroom was a small but noticeable oversight.The jackfruit is tasty though seems canned which one can live with as it is rather hard to source fresh raw jackfruit locally.

Ambience is a touch darker than expected, but it actually works well with the instrumental music and overall vibe.

All in all, Roy’s is a promising spot for those who appreciate regional touches and clean, well-prepared Indian fare....

When a local business not only makes the most amazing food but also goes above and beyond in customer service, you know you’ve hit the jackpot! We stopped at Roy’s on our way from Victoria to Vancouver after a long day of sightseeing. We reached 10 minutes before closing time, they had already closed the kitchen and were winding up for the day. When I told them I had specially come to sample their Bengali cuisine with my family, all the way from the east coast, they opened their kitchen and hearts for us. The food was cooked to perfection. We celebrated my husband’s 50th with his favourite; kosha mangsho ( slow cooked goat curry) which reminded me of home. The flaky laccha parantha was perfect with it. 10/10 We had the prawn curry with lime leaves and it was spicy and so so delicious. We washed it down with gur-er rosogolla (cottage cheese balls soaked in a sweet jaggery syrup)and my only regret was that I didn’t pack more to takeaway. It was an outstanding meal, cooked to perfection, authentic Bengali food in every sense. The staff was extremely helpful and made our dining experience at Roy’s one that was really special. Thank you Roy’s for bringing the Indian hospitality and food to Canada. You made a lasting impression on us and we can’t wait to come back when we are back on...