Little India Restaurant, Voted Best Indian, Buffet, Indo-Chinese, Dine-In & Indian Sweets — Restaurant in Edmonton

I ended up going to Little India yesterday after one of my Facebook friend reached out to me in PM and convinced me to try them and I ended up getting their samosas as well as a bunch of other delicious dishes.

This is just my thoughts and solely based on my tongue and food preferences and what I am used to. I am Thai and raised with Thai food so my palate is used to the punch of extreme sour, salty, sweet, and spicy together in one dish. Which means I am used to extreme flavours so when I eat food that has a lighter taste it is challenging for me to pick up on. I am not from the Middle East of Asia and have only started to be open to trying Indian food from 2 years. So please take note of all this throughout my review!

Samosa: The dough is thin and there is more filling which means it is the filling that fills me, not the dough. When I bite into the samosa I can smell the coriander and other spices and the smells is neither too much nor too little. The filling is moist and a bit salty. Eventually when you eat this you will want to drink some water.

Chaat Papri: THIS. This was absolutely amazing guys if you take anything out of this review and decide to try Little India this is what you need to put in your mouth. Sweet, savoury, and tangy flavours combine to make Chaat Papri. This snack was crunchy and just delicious. The sourness of the yogurt mixed visibly with red onions, sweet tamarind sauce, and mint coriander sauce blended together so well! I have a soft spot for sweet foods so this definitely hit that spot!

Malai Kofta: Malai, denoting ‘cream’ or ‘creamy’ and Kofta being ‘balls’ or ‘dumplings.’ This dish has a well balanced sweetness that tastes like sweet onions with the tang from tomatoes. The dumplings tasted similar to potatoes and goes well with the sweet creamy gravy with a unique aroma from the herbs in it. Definitely great with garlic naan.

Gulab Jamun: I’ve had this delicious desert many times from the first year that I moved to Edmonton when I was 8 years old and this is actually the first time I had it warm and I am impressed. The very tender thin surface was a crispy sugary surface probably thanks to the heat right before serving. I’ve only bought gulab jamun in boxes and never thought to heat it up before eating so that is something I’ll have to start doing!

Ras Malai: I’ve had this dessert only once and it was handmade by my friends mom from Gujarat and her spongey part was soft and fluffy and broke easily when I tried to. Her milk part was sweet and tasted a little close to sweet condensed milk just not as thick. Little India’s spongey part took me a bit of effort to scoop up a piece but the texture made up for it. The milk part was sweet and had a nice flowerlike aroma mixed with the pistachios, it was good, but I preferred my friends moms rasmalai over Little India’s maybe it tastes better because it’s homemade?

Jalebi: Biting into this crispy and juicy sweet the smell of faint flowers from the syrup came into my nostril. Eating this with samosas are delicious and satisfying. Might have went well with tea as well?

Milk cake: This is the first time I’ve had it and I first thought it was baklava but when I bit into it, it was much more chewy and easier to chew than baklava. It tastes similar to coconut sugar and I then thought it was coconut. My friend from India who had some with me told me that the texture is from cooking the milk and that it takes a long time to make. It has a fragrant nut and coconut like smell, but it was very sweet and delicious! I think would’ve went well together with some masala chai tea so that is what I will do next time I have some again!

Overall I recommend Little India. I went to pick up the food myself and saw that their restaurant is very clean with good...

Had to delete my 3yr old 5-star review ‘coz of our yday’s terrible experience. Hope this catches Owner’s attention. This is first time I didn’t see owners keeping an eye on their staff, usually I I see them going table to table to get ppl’s feedback and run quality check. But unfortunately in their absence, there were these male staff members who treated us as if we were there for free food. Nothing other than bitter tone and rude body language.

We entered around 20 mins past 11PM. Confirmed with the girl at front that dine-in is open. Then we were offered option to go with buffet, we proceeded with that.

As soon as we grabbed appetizers and sat down at 11:30PM, there’s this guy shows up and ordered us ‘that we only have 15mins to grab anything and if not ‘buffet will be gone’. No please, no manners and kept pointing towards his watch ‘while talking.

We were disappointed by his behaviour and this news as well coz this should have been communicated at the door when we confirmed if dine-in was open or not. Anyways we didn’t react and told okay, we will do as such!

Worst part, he came back literally within 5mins and interrupted again and said ‘l am telling you again that buffet will be no longer available, get everything right away’.

This time we had to tell him, that we got the message first time you came, and it’s still 10mins remaining, we don’t want you coming over and over ‘to ruin our dinner.

Anyways we grabbed everything before 11:45PM, and we were hoping at least we will get time to finish the cold food we filled up.

But no, here comes the same guy with a machine around 11:50PM. No manners nothing, just raises the machine and said ‘pay the bill’.

Later another one comes around 12:05PM, and said ‘we are just waiting for you guys to leave, restaurant is closed already!!

So from a consumer’s perspective this was a prime example of unorganized culture, lack of coordination, rude and ill-mannered staff and tremendously low customer-service experience. Hence, leaving this review.

Yesterday we just paid full price for nothing but 5% of the buffet we ate and terrible...

I recently visited Little India in Edmonton for the first time and was thoroughly impressed by the entire experience. A quick Google search for the best Indian food in the city led me to this gem, and it certainly did not disappoint.

The atmosphere at Little India was warm and welcoming, perfectly setting the stage for a delightful dining experience. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, making us feel right at home with their excellent service and helpful recommendations.

One standout feature was the all-you-can-eat buffet, which was not only affordable but also offered a fantastic variety of dishes. Every item was fresh and authentically seasoned, showcasing the rich flavors of Indian cuisine. The garlic naan, a personal favorite, was consistently served hot and fresh, providing the perfect accompaniment to every dish.

The paneer dishes were particularly memorable for their creamy texture and robust flavors, while the curry goat was tender and infused with a blend of spices that highlighted the chef's expertise with traditional Indian recipes. Both were highlights of our meal and left a lasting impression.

I was also impressed by the prompt service and the overall cleanliness of the restaurant, which contributed to a very pleasant dining atmosphere. Given the quality of the food and the service, Little India is a place I look forward to visiting again.

For anyone in Edmonton craving authentic Indian cuisine, I highly recommend Little India. Whether you're sampling their delicious buffet or ordering from the menu, you're in for a treat. I'm already excited for my next visit to indulge in more of their...