Gate Of India Restaurant — Restaurant in Hamilton

[UPDATE] First, I read through some of the most recent reviews and I see a theme going on here. FOOD TOO SWEET!!!! DANGEROUS FOR DIABETICS!!!

Well, yesterday, during the Super Crawl, we thought we'd give it a try. They has a so-called "special." THIS PLACE IS HORRIBLE!!! It was not very busy there, so there's no excuse. But they took a good 10 minutes before even getting to us. At first, that didn't bother us, because at least the owner passed by and said that someone would be with us soon.

So finally someone came. We ordered the special. THAT was difficult enough! The person taking the order, as we realized later on, really didn't understand English so well. We had to repeat ourselves 3 times before she "got it." Not knowing the place, I asked if this "special for 2" came on 2 plates as shown on the sign. I had to repeat that twice as well, but then she said it did.

HERE'S THE 1ST PART THAT WAS HORRIBLE! They took almost 45 MINUTES to get the food to us! It was NOT busy in there! So why such a long time for a "special!??" Most places, when offering a special, have the specials ready to go as those will move the fastest.

First, they brought Samosas. I will say, the Samosas where about the best we've ever tasted. So we had high hopes for the rest of the food.

After another 10 minutes, the food finally came. It was NOT impressive at all. First for $38, the amount of food is something like you'd get in a food court for $10! It gets worse. One dish was Butter Chicken. That's one of our favorite dishes that we order almost always whenever we go do to an Indian restaurant.

This was THE WORST "butter chicken" we've EVER tasted!!! The sauce was so sweet we thought that they must be putting tons of sugar into it. THIS IS NOT HOW BUTTER CHICKEN IS SUPPOSED TO BE!!!

The so-called, vegetables were just a few tiny pieces of WHO KNOWS WHAT, mostly POTATO!!! in a sauce that covered everything. In other words, lots more sauce than any veggie.

There was the beef dish, it wasn't too bad. But not fantastic either.

So far, we've not been able to find a REALLY GOOD Indian restaurant here in Hamilton. So when we really need a good treat of Indian food, we travel to Toronto where there are several really good places to choose from. There was one very close to work where the food is just amazing and the prices are very reasonable. And the service at this Toronto location is superb!

WE WILL NOT GO THERE EVER AGAIN!

We will also warn everyone we know to not waste their hard-earned money!

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We have not been and will not go after reading all these reviews. Some of the so-called 5-star reviews seem suspiciously faked. ???

The negative reviews are very consistent, making note of bad food, not prepared right or not tasting right, to the poor service and some bad attitude by wait staff.

I don't know what the hell these business people think they are doing, quite frankly (not just this place). They spend money to run a business, then treat their customers like garbage and some seem to serve garbage.

Why Hamilton Health board doesn't close some of these places down, I don't know.. hmmm... one must wonder why.

However, for THIS place, we will not be going. Too many reviews that warn of what's going on.

Thanks for the...

I recently visited Gate of India restaurant with high hopes of enjoying an authentic Indian culinary experience. Unfortunately, my visit left me deeply disappointed, primarily due to the poor quality and insufficient quantity of the food.

One of the dishes I ordered was the Chicken Do Pyaza, which is known for its rich flavors and succulent meat. However, I was shocked to find that the chicken seemed as if it had been prepared several days ago. The meat was tough and lacked the freshness one expects from a well-cooked dish. It was disheartening to receive a plate of food that fell so far short of its reputation.

To complement my meal, I opted for the Garlic Naan. Sadly, the naan served to me was pre-cooked, lacking the authentic taste and texture of a freshly prepared naan. It felt as though a shortcut had been taken in the kitchen, resulting in a subpar accompaniment to the main dish.

Adding to the disappointment was the meager quantity of food served. The portions were noticeably small, leaving me feeling unsatisfied and questioning the value for money. The lack of generous servings further contributed to the overall disappointment of the dining experience.

Beyond the culinary aspect, the ambiance of the restaurant failed to create an immersive Indian dining experience. The decor and atmosphere were lackluster, lacking the warmth and authenticity one would expect from an establishment claiming to offer Indian cuisine.

While I understand that restaurant experiences can vary, my visit to Gate of India fell significantly short of the expectations set by its name and its purported commitment to authentic Indian flavors. It is crucial for a restaurant to consistently deliver quality food, adequate portions, and an inviting atmosphere, especially when representing a specific cuisine.

I sincerely hope that Gate of India takes customer feedback seriously and endeavors to improve their food quality, portion sizes, and overall dining experience. As it stands, based on my personal experience, I cannot recommend Gate of India restaurant to others seeking an authentic Indian...

I really wanted to like this place, but after eating the food I just couldn't.

My boyfriend and I went there for a special date night and were hoping for some good Indian food in a nice atmosphere. This place is in a good location, but poorly maintained. It's weird, but the first thing I noticed was the stained, sagging ceiling when we walked in, and the cheap fake flowers on the tables. It would be nicer if they could fix those up!

But the real shame was the food. It wasn't anything like you'd expect. I love butter chicken in all its forms, so I ordered that with naan. What a disappointment. The dish was nothing like described and wasn't even close to what is commonly accepted as butter chicken. It was a sad dish of what looked and tasted like butternut squash soup with a few chunks of chicken floating in it.

I understand that everyone has their own spin on this dish, but this was just terrible. No flavour or texture to be had. Not even a bit of spice! Plus the garnishes listed on the menu weren't even present. This was just so sad. I tried to eat it because it was edible, but it just felt so out of place. Even the naan I got had a weird flavor and wasn't as flaky or tender as usual. My boyfriend's dish of Lamb Tikka was a little better, but overall dry. We paid typical prices for these dishes, which is more than most western food prices so I expected a good Indian meal and was left very dissatisfied.

I didn't speak up at the time because I didn't want to make the owner feel bad, but after it bothering me for this long I figured I ought to at least write it here. I sure hope there is better Indian in Hamilton because that was such a poor example, I certainly...