Darbar Restaurant — Restaurant in Ontario

This was the worst experience ever. Reached the place at 8pm after making reservations for 10 ppl. The server took our order, started bringing in food that looked and tasted bland in every way. 45 mins in and we did not get the rice or the yogurt to go with the food. Because the rice did not come, everyone nibbled on the bread. This basically was the reason why we needed more bread. So we called the server again to add to our order a few more naan breads. He rudely said "no more naan.. Kitchen is closed at 9." The cooks apparently left while people were still eating. They did not have the normal courtesy to say we are closing the kitchen would you like to add anything to your order before we do... I have eaten at many restaurants all over the world but this was one of my worst experiences in service as well as taste, quality and quantity of food. The customer service was rude, with a bad attitude, no apologies were done even knowing that the customers were ,eat hungry and upset. The information given about closing st 9pm was also wrong. In my next post I will put the timing on the door of the restaurant showing that the timing for the Sunday was I fact 9:30 and not 9pm. Overall. Horrible experience. Going to also do a write up to the owners about the manager, server and chefs in the place. All had very wrong work ethics. Made it very disappointing to know that such places still are...

I’d like to preface this by saying that we have ordered from Darbar for many years, and have always loved the food and service. However, two weeks ago we got takeout with my parents and my 89 yr Dad ended up going to the hospital in an ambulance, due to a piece of (what we think) was cinnamon stick getting caught in his throat. We ordered the Darbar rice, which does not mention cinnamon. However after reading the menu again, the Paleo rice does mention “flavoured with fresh cinnamon” Perhaps we received the wrong rice dish? In any case, there were obvious pieces of cinnamon sticks in the rice, which I tried to remove before serving. However as seen in this picture, there were small pieces of either cinnamon stick or some other raw spice throughout the rice. We had to call 911 and after an X-ray and endoscopy, it was discovered that a partial piece of cinnamon stick(?) was lodged in his esophagus. He is fine now but is on antibiotics for three weeks to heal the esophagus from the damage that was caused. All to say, please check the rice dishes before eating!!! Or any other dish for that matter!! And yes, I will be in contact with the restaurant…just do not want this to happen to...

Between 1000 curry and Flavours of India , this has been the best experience so far by a mile. The flavour and consistency is similar to what you might find at flavours of India but the prices are MuCH much friendlier and close to what you might find at 1000 curry

The sauces are much smoother if you prefer that (I do) than 1000 Curry and Sabres, there isn't much seperation of oils and everything is brought together nicely.

Presentation is good, nothing to complain about, service is extremely friendly and willing to answer any questions. Very home-like experience !

My better half ordered the chicken tikka masala and I ordered the chicken vindaloo and I can confirm that the vindaloo is hotter than the vindaloo at 1000 curry, not even close. The tikka masala was as delicious as you might expect and we can't wait to go back

Delivery is free over 50$, bathrooms are upstairs and overall restaurant size is on the smaller side but not too small . Pictured is the vindaloo with tikka masala in background

This is 100% our go to Indian restaurant for Kingston, don't...