Invitation Indian Cuisine in Chemainus

2976 Mill St, Chemainus, BC V0R 1K1, Canada

★★★★★
(275 reviews)
Categories: Indian restaurant

About

We are one of the finest Indian Restaurant located in Chemainus close to Ladysmith and Duncan, We served all Indian Vegetarian, Indian non Veterinarian and Sea Food, We also deliver the food in given range as well providing Indian catering. Our specialties are Samosa , Butter Chicken , Paneer Curries and many more delicious Indian Punjabi food.

Website
invitationindiancuisine.com
Address
2976 Mill St, Chemainus, BC V0R 1K1, Canada
Plus Code
W7CM+P3 Chemainus, British Columbia, Canada
Time Zone
America/Vancouver

Business Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday
11 AM–9 PM
Thursday
11 AM–9 PM
Friday
11 AM–9 PM
Saturday
11 AM–9 PM
Sunday
11 AM–9 PM

Services

Service options
Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Great tea selection
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Coffee Healthy options Small plates Vegan options Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Dessert
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

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Reviews

4.8
★★★★★
275 reviews

Most Mentioned

take out (22) price (21) butter chicken (17) pakoras (10) island (9) korma (9) garlic naan (8) dessert (6) eggplant (5) chose (5)
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★★★★★
November 24, 2024

The food was delicious, very distinctive flavors between each dish, delicious garlic naan. Very good prices!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Best hands down. Tastes like great grammas recipes. Butter chicken-I never knew that’s what it’s supposed to taste like. Fish pakoras gluten friendly. Amazing.

★★★★
June 9, 2024

I enjoyed my meal here, the samosa was DELICIOUS! However, the chicken in my korma was dry. I would eat at this location again but switch out the chicken next time.

★★★★★
May 30, 2024

This place lives up to its reputation and more! The food was incredible, the service was prompt, courteous and attentive, and prices were reasonable. A very enjoyable experience, will be back for sure. We had the okra and eggplant dishes with rice and garlic naan. It was all delicious and the okra had a great texture, in particular.

★★★★★
May 16, 2024

We had an amazing vegan meal here. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. We ordered the veggie pakora, vegetable coconut curry (make sure to order it dairy-free for vegan) with chickpeas ($3 extra), and chana masala. Everything was perfectly seasoned and so satisfying. The vegetable coconut curry was creamy and delicious and had an excellent assortment of veggies. The chana masala was very flavourful and not overly oily as it can be at other restaurants. It was one of the best chana masalas I’ve had (and I’ve tried a lot). The pakoras were also crispy and delicious. We loved it, and will definitely be back again soon!

★★★★★
December 10, 2023

Very delicious and Amazing food. Great customer service. Staff is very generous and friendly. Tried Gobi garlic with Indian tea. And Paneer lababdar with Garlic naan. It's amazingly delicious food. Love to visit again.

★★★★★
September 24, 2023

The best Indian food we have EVER had and we’re from a big city! It’s outstanding. Tried the Gobhi Garlic Cauliflower appetizer this time and it is better than the fancy cauliflowers all the expensive restaurants are doing these days. And everything else is also delicious and so affordable. They even ask for your spice tolerance. A must stop every time we’re in Chemainus and we look forward to it for weeks before hand!

★★★★★
August 1, 2022

This is a really tasty Indian restaurant, and all the more appealing for being in the small and very pretty area of Chemainus. We ate dinner here and ordered the chicken curry house speciality, coconut lamb, okra masala, and garlic naan. All were delicious. We especially liked the chicken curry, which was seasoned delectably. The lamb coconut was a little sweet for our taste but the lamb was extremely tender and the dish was good overall. The okra (aka bindi) was delicious, as was the naan. We also very much liked that the music was Indian, and not some generic rock or something else. All in all, a very nice way to enjoy an end of the day on Vancouver Island.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 1, 2024

Butter chicken was fantastic

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Always excellent food - we are repeat customers who have enjoyed everything we have tried!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Best in Cowichan Valley for sure!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Tasty Indian cuisine

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Loved this place. 100% coming back. Please dont change anything!!

Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Disappointment today at Invitation Indian Cuisine in Chemainus. We ordered Take Out - the Chicken Pakora, Chicken Jalfrazie, Cjicken Biryni and the Asst Bread Basket. All of the chicken dishes were very dry and in-appetizing, especially the pakora which is usually plump and juicy. $60+ of food thrown in the garbage. So sad as I have always had wonderful food here and have always recommended it to all my friends. Does anyone know if they have recently changed ownership or have a new chef?

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Great tasting food, delivered to your table by an excellent staff. When I received the bill I was happily surprised with the value we were given. Will go again and again. Thank you!

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Food was good standard Indian. Service could ve been better

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Food quite good. New to Indian food

Local Guide
August 22, 2024

I asked for the cilantro to be removed because I am allergic to cilantro, but there was cilantro on the fish. When I complained, they said they would do it again and only removed the cilantro from the fish. The fish was dug up and the small coriander particles were still there. He said he could eat this much. I asked if they could take responsibility if an allergic reaction occurred and they said they would do it again only then. They canceled the meal and just left. Meanwhile, they ate and chatted among themselves.

Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Disappointing and terrible. Having lived in Vancouver where Indian cuisine is outstanding, this place fell short of my expectations. I had a dish with eggplants but there was no eggplant in it. I do not recommend it. Food : 1/5

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Great food and top notch service!

★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Food and service seemed average. One of the best mango lassi I have ever had. The tandoori chicken is worth the price. Very accessible and lots of parking options on street.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Wonderful food. We saw a line of locals going in and decided it must be good. We were not disappointed! Fresh, delicious,hot and filling.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Fast, tasty, very fair prices.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Best Indian food Ive had in a long time!

May 22, 2024

I had high hopes for this restaurant based on reviews. We were waiting and waiting to be served and the server came and asked us are you ready for your bill. The washroom had a weird smell like it wasn t cleaned for days. The server seemed she didn t want to be there. Then later we had to ask for things that would have been bought out to us. To top that the server had a bad underarm odour for which I nearly vomitted. We won t go there again

★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

High marks for the entres we had. This place could do better on naan. Noticeably smaller than what is typically offered in Indian restaurants. Secondly, on desserts, give them a pass unless you wish to pay five dollars for a few tablespoonfulls of ice cream or for gulab jamuns and receiving only two average size jamuns with one tablespoonful of syrup.

★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Ordered takeout from here Food was simple and flavourful.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Loved the chicken biryani!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

First time trying Indian Food and OMG Delicious. Will definitely go again. Excellent food and waitress was very polite and friendly.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Absolutely delicious. Indian is a staple for our family and we were so impressed with the quality of the food in such a laid back restaurant. Great prices, great selection, food came out quickly and everything was yum .

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Take out this time. Delicious. Tried the coconut veg, really good. Also had the Butter chicken and Palak Paneer. Good spice great flavours!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Excellent tasting meals prepared to specifications re: individual spicy/heat requirements, extraordinarily wide variety of appetizers and main meals from which to choose, large portions, very attentive and kind, friendly service. Am surprised this restaurant isnt constantly filled to capacity considering the level of service and quality of food. 5+ stars.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Lamb curry combo with naan, veggie pakora, dessert and pop for $29.99. Price on website is not updated. 4.5 stars Lamb curry was tender and naan bread that was included was nice and fluffy. Veggie pakoras were over cooked.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Highly recommend vindaloo and tandoori dishes.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Best Indian food Ive had in a long time. Looking forward to our next dinner there.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

I recently dined at what I believe to be one of the finest Indian restaurants on Vancouver Island, and I must say, it exceeded all expectations. The culinary journey I experienced left me thoroughly impressed, and Ive never been disappointed with my visits here. The food speaks volumes of the chefs expertise and dedication to quality. The naan, freshly baked and golden, perfectly complemented the rich and flavorful chicken masala. Each dish on the menu showcases a symphony of spices, highlighting the restaurants commitment to authentic flavors and culinary excellence. What truly sets this establishment apart is the impeccable service. The staff consistently goes above and beyond to ensure that every guest feels welcome and attended to. Their attention to detail, from offering menu recommendations to accommodating dietary restrictions, is commendable and adds to the overall dining experience. In all my visits, I have never once been disappointed. The consistency in quality and flavor is remarkable, making this restaurant stand out as one of the best Indian dining experiences on Vancouver Island. In conclusion, if youre craving an authentic taste of India served with warmth and hospitality, this restaurant is a must-visit. I highly recommend it and eagerly anticipate my next dining experience there.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Of the many Indian restaurants I got to, Invitation is by far the best. The food is always spectacular, the service is accommodating, and the quality is consistent. I would strongly advise anyone coming to Chemainus to stop by (or make a special trip out). The best Indian food ever!!!

★★★
January 22, 2024

First time ordering here I ordered Crispy Fried Calamari and the famous Butter chicken. As expected the buttered chicken so tasty, only gave 3 star because of the crispy fried calamari that was not crispy at all and price was not worth it. Other than that love the butter chicken as always.... I definitely will not order the Calamari again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Small, no-frills Indian restaurant but the food is absolutely fantastic. Whether taking out or dining in, this is probably as authentic as it is going to get on Vancouver Island

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Don t wait to be invited to Invitation Indian Restaurant just go, you won t regret it! Since moving to Vancouver Island nine years ago, we ve searched high and low for a good quality Indian Restaurant, serving authentic cuisine. We ve had many missed the mark, quite a few on the fence, and the odd ok but nothing outstanding. We fulfilled our mission tonight, when we chanced upon Invitation in Chemainus. Chemainus is about a 45 minute drive from where we live we ummed and aahed as to whether we wanted to drive that far for a curry we re very glad we did and will do it again gladly. An easily navigable menu, with all the regular favourites and some lesser known goodies I was very happy to find a Saag on the menu which I hadn t seen for ages and it was spectacular, as was everything else we had to eat. Our seafood platter appetiser consisted of spiced battered calamari, fish and prawns it arrived piping hot, and was deliciously mouthwatering. We followed up with some plain basmati rice, lamb saag (with cream and spinach) Goan fish curry, chicken Karahi and eggplant bhartha. The flavours of each were complex and entirely discernible in each dish no basic one size fits all base sauce in this restaurant. We couldn t miss out on a naan bread there s lots of flavour options; we chose garlic and basil. We even managed to squeeze in a gulab jamon dessert honeyed sweetness at its finest. This little outing cost us $101.00 I should mention that our over-ordering tactic paid off, as we left with two complete dinners for another day. Who can complain at $25 a head for a great meal these days not us! Staff were friendly and helpful, checking that we were enjoying our dinner without swamping us. I can t say enough good things about Invitation, and will most definitely return. If you enjoy superb quality, East Indian food, then you should go too you won t be disappointed based on our experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

The food here is amazing! We ordered the mixed platter appies, chicken korma, lamb jalrezi and garlic naan! Incredible flavor, fresh, hot and so filling. Our food was ready really quickly and such great value for a delicious meal.Enough for lunch again tomorrow. Hands down the BEST Indian food in the Valley!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Hands down our favourite restaurant in town! We haven t ordered anything we did not like! We especially love the eggplant bharta, garlic naan, raita, pakora, and tandoori chicken or butter chicken The service is always great and friendly too!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Excellent Indian food. Easily the best on Vancouver Island.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

We shared dhal, eggplant bartha, rice, bread basket, raita, all was very yummy, and well priced. Would absolutely eat here again. Vegetarian options: Many veggie options.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

One of the best curries Ive had! They gave us the option of mild, mefium and hot. I had the korma and it was delicious and so is the peshwari naan bread. Service was wonderful and next time we visit Chemainus we will definitely dine in. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Food was really Good, and service was fast Dietary restrictions: I don t like spice and the waiter was very helpful coconut curry for the win Parking: Lots of options

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

I didnt often choose Indian cuisine prior to eating here and now I cant get enough - their sauces are incredible and the most flavorful thing Ive ever eaten! Food is consistently excellent!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food was absolutely delicious! Some of the most tender chicken I ve ever had. The rice and bread were also perfect, we will definitely be back again. That said, we will be doing take out, the service was pretty bad, they were quite rude to my partner after giving our table away to someone else. (We reserved due to theatre tickets) They were out of all the Indian beer and would walk off before we even got a chance to ask for another drink or more napkins. We were a table of 6 so spent good money there but felt very dismissed during the entire meal. They really need to work on their service and also interior decor as it s so stale and has no atmosphere. The food saves it though!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The cooking is so delicious, Indian food that you must not miss Everyone is full of praises

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food, great price.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very delicious. Fantastic Dal Makhani and Chana Masala. I would definitely recommend this place, and I ll be coming back.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Im so glad I found this restaurant! Ordered Paneer pakora, chicken tandoor and daal. They were all delicious and I cant wait to try more items in the menu.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Friendly Restaurant serving up great food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food is DELICIOUS! These hard-working people, dedicated to providing quality food and service, are heartily appreciated!! Thank you for doing what you do.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Ate such good food after a long time. Have been in the island for past few years. Yet this place was not discovered. Great presentation, taste and quantity of the food served. Keep up the great work. Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We went for mothers Day dinner and they gave my mom chocolates and a small plant, the food was excellent! Highly recommend

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The best place for Indian food on the Island trust me. Generous, flavours full to its finest. You will no be disappointed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The best Indian food on Vancouver Island.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great Indian food and great service. Took my mom there for Mothers day and as I was paying the bill they gave her a small plant as a gift for the occasion

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The best restaurant in Chemainus. Absolutely worth travelling from out of the town just for the food!!! We had Chicken Saag and Lamb Vindaloo, and was incredible.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food is hands down fantastic, staff are always great

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We enjoyed the food. Hefty serving

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The best garlic nan and vegi-samosa on the island! Butter chicken is also very good, the chicken meat is very juicy and tender. I also like their lamb masala! Will be back definitely!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Exceptional flavour. Fantastic value. I m definitely going to make a point of coming back here when I m on Vancouver Island.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food at this little place in Chemainus. We take our out of town friends there a lot! Keep up the great work!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We stopped here for a vegetarian meal and chose the vegetable biryani. We were offered three different heat options and chose the medium. The Biryani was excellent, the service friendly and attentive, and the value for money was outstanding. Vegetarian options: Plenty of choice.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Seriously some of the best Indian Cuisine on the island! A robust menu with all the classics and even more. If your ever in Chemainus you ought to try the place out. You won t be disappointed! Clean and tidy restaurant with a very professional staff, Food comes out hot and fresh. Portions and prices are fair and reasonable. Parking can be problematic sometimes.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Excellent authentic food!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I haven t eaten at the restaurant, yet, so I will hold off on rating the in-house service and atmosphere. I only had takeout so far. I can say the food met my highest expectations. I want to try everything now. I had the lamb curry, spicy hot, with rice and naan. The meat portion was generous and so delicious. My husband and his sister had medium spicy chicken curry with garlic naan and rice and they both loved theirs as well. I can say the food was ready when I went to pick it up. And the young man who took care of the delivery and payment was very efficient, friendly, and helpful. We will be back.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Very very very good!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Fantastic food. For a great price. Atmosphere could be better.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Awesome and authentic Indian dishes!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Delicious food worth of money

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Definitely not expecting such An amazing dining experience from a restaurant in a town I d not heard of until 30 minutes prior to driving by. Wow. We ll worth the trip there. Sail, fly, or swim if you have to; just get there. Food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Ordered take out so cant comment too much on the atmosphere or service beyond the fact that my order was ready when they said it would be and the staff were friendly when I picked it up. Had naan, chicken vindaloo, spicy vegetables, and lamb saag, both were excellent. Price seemed appropriate for the serving size and quality.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The food is AMAZING and leaves you satisfied! Easy on the pocket book for such quality food. LOOOOVE the atmosphere!

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Awesome food and service.. love this place

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

On my first visit here, I ordered food for takeaway. It was fast and delicious. The price was reasonable and quantity good. Vegetarian options: The Aloo Gobi was delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Some of the best Indian food I ve ever had! So good!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best Indian cuisine on the Island!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Lamb masala is to die for

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Eggplant Bharta cooked in the tandoor was wonderful! Also enjoyed the green pepper paneer, great flavour

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Possibly the highest quality Indian food Ive ever had. Perfectly cooked meat accompanying gorgeous, well spiced dishes. If youre in Chemainus this is a must try.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

A trip out to Thesis Island hit a HIGH note when we stopped for dinner at this Indian Cuisine Restaurant. The food is of such high quality and taste that no other Indian food will reach this standard Im sorry to say. It is worth making a trip to Chemainus just for this unique experience. Owners are kind and friendly. The preparation of the food is unsurpassed. Add 5 more stars!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Fast service, reasonably priced and food was DELICIOUS! We will definitely be going back and recommending to others! We heard about this place by word of mouth and by God is it good!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Amazing food!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The best restaurant in taste and customer service

★★★★
December 22, 2022

We were so hungry and looking for Indian restaurant and first we were in doubt of less reviews but this place has very good Indian food. Taste and quantity is more than sufficient and worth for price too.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Incredibly good food!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Got chicken biryani and samosas for take-out en route to Thetis. Friendly, very quick, and the food was phenomenal. Well be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Amazing fresh tasty yummy Indian food we drive all the way from Nanaimo to have their food

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Sophisticated, elegant, and perfectly cooked, of course we will be back!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Very good Indian basics

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great, very reasonably priced food, prepared quickly and professionally. A hidden gem of Vancouver Island.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Being British, we do tend to be Indian food snobs because weve been blessed with world class Indian food... I often hear go to x, its close to what you get back home - but it invariably disappoints. Not this time! This is the BEST Indian food I have had anywhere in North America (I lived in the States too). It was fabulous... every dish, from the Tandoori Prawns to the Lamb Korma to one of the spinach dishes. Highly, highly, 5-star recommended!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Came here for dinner last night. The food was delicious and the service very friendly. Highly recommend and will return again!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Excellent food, excellent service, great value for the money.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Booked at 5.00pm ,Got a table on arrival, the server was there with water and drink orders,within 2-3 mins. The food came after 10 mins hot and excellent taste. I must state, the whole experience was fantastic.Great Job guys. see you soon.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I ordered an assorted bread basket and palak paneer. The naan was very good. The palak paneer also tasted great but I almost fractured my tooth from a rock while chewing. I let it go thinking it was just a freak accident when again I crunched on another couple stones. It s not uncommon for stones to get in the spinach while harvesting which is the reason why it has to be rinsed out thoroughly before preparing. I suspect that it wasn t rinsed properly. Now I m looking at an expensive dental fix.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Were from duncan and we will definitely be doing the drive out here from now on! So delicious! Best indian food we have ever had

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Absolutely Phenomenal food! I was wondering if previous reviews would upto our expectations.. and it definitely did! It was like home cooked food but spiced in a way that enhanced the flavours! Hands down the best indian food u have had.. including in India!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

So delicious, cant go wrong with whatever you order. The butter chicken is truly wonderful, and the mango curry is amazing, a good balance of flavours. Definitely going to get again.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

This is the best East Indian food on the island hands down. Best dishes ive ever had. I would recommend the garlic ghobi, butter chicken and mango chicken. All are incredible. Humble, amazing place!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great food

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

I was super impressed.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great food. Pleasant service. Comfortable seats. Chai tea is refillable!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

We had the best Pakoras ever here and and all round delicious meal! Mango Lassi was perfect sweetness. Highly recommend a visit to Invitation!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Excellent customer service; food was tasty

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

It was delicious, the lamb was huge, the prawns were tender and tasted good! You must try it when you pass by here!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Amazing food, super fresh everything, blown away. Great lunch with the wifey thanks so much :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

OMG! First time I tried Indian food and I think its gonna be hard to top. Its so delicious. The service is good. The place is ok. Definitely must try.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

very good

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Very good quality food Service is 5 stars

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

I have been to this place twice. Never disappointed. Ordered daal makhani and paneer lababdar. Definitely best Indian restaurant one can visit on Island.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Wow ..Food N Service: 10/10. Every single thing was so flavorful and authentic. Didn t waisted time at all. We wish, to visit here again.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Amazing food, friendly service! Could use a better drink menu and carrying the ingredients to make them (had Caesar on the menu but couldnt provide it) Other than that it was a lovely dinner.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Their foods are delicious always. The best of course in Chemainus area and price is reasonable. Very helpful for our big order, they really accomodate it well, thank you. Also, I am in love with vegetable korma besides their chicken masala.

★★
December 22, 2022

Recently placed an order for take out after they mistakenly placed our order for vegetarian rather than chicken we called back they were willing to remake the 3 dishes with chicken but when we went back to pick the corrected order you asked us to pay for it isn t that your mistake at your cost sorry but we ll go somewhere else next time

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Delicious food and friendly staff. The chicken korma, pakoras, and garlic naan are my favourites. The only downside is that I prefer my Indian food made with brown meat.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

The food was some of the best Indian food I ve had. Everything we ordered was fantastic AND gluten-free! Our party all agreed that it was a Flavour Extravaganza!!! What it lacks in fancy atmosphere it more than makes up for in quality and service. I can t wait to go back! It was the feather in the hat of our trip to charming Chemainus.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Savoury, fresh and well balanced food! Effortlessly the best one in the Island. Hands down! The value, the atmosphere, the service, the skill of the Chef whoever produced those food on our table is beyond my believe. Keep it up!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

First time today at this restaurant. The service was excellent. The Butter Chicken was the best I have ever had. The sauce was perfectly seasoned, smooth and SO enjoyable. The Naan bread was fresh out of the oven. Very tender and again the best Ive had. I would highly recommend this restaurant You wont be disappointed.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Excellent food and service..will be back for sure!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

BEST Indian food in the area, no doubt about it! The service was friendly, the food fantastic! Dont miss the Pakoras!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Always amazing

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Some of the best Indian food so far. Friendly service as well.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great food and affordable for the kids and family. Really great place

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Amazing food and service highly recommended you try it

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Pretty dank

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great indian food. Best indian in the valley. Fresh and tasty food, good service, consistent and a great addition to the community, go here once a week

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

We order from here all the time, we travel from out of town because its that good! Not once have been disappointed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Food was excellent. Service good but the beer wasnt cold enough and spicy Indian food goes best with icy cold beer.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Food taste good but very less quantity.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Excellent Indian food! Sooooo good and fresh!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Always great service and fantastic food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Agree with many of the comments already posted. Eaten in once and two takeouts. All three were delicious and high-quality. This is no bogus Canadian Indian food. This is the good stuff. Minor gripe I think the raita could be jazzed up a notch. Odd that this restaurant doesnt show on Google maps until I selected restaurant search. Pleased to see this place doing so well. They deserve it. Great job guys.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Great food and reasonable prices. We had chicken curry and chicken karahi with naan bread.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Ordered take out for the first time tonight. Have not had great indian food since our favorite place shut down in Duncan. I am sad I didnt try this place sooner! Absolutely great authentic food..and huge portions! you are missing out if you dont give this place a try!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

A perfect work lunch for two. Chicken Korma, vegetable Samosas and plain naan! Dips were delicious, bright and delightful. I think $25 plus tax and was awesome. Enjoy your meal! If you want a gluten free version, don t order the naan. My husband loves naan.. I wish I could eat it!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Went for the first time last night on our 19th wedding anniversary. Very, very good food and service.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

The food is delicious and the service is always welcoming and helpful. We go often and everything we ve tried has been fantastic. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

This place was absolutely amazing. I used to live in England and since we moved to Canada this is the best curry Ive had yet! I would highly recommend this place to anyone, great food, great service and local.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Good authentic Indian, super clean, great service -- We had about four dishes, all were tasty, hot and a very nice sized portion! It was so good we decided to get a take out order for my Dad!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Great food! Awesome service.. Come check out a great experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Amazing! Highly recommend! Fresh fragrant spices in every dish. The staples like butter chicken and korma will make you feel like you are trying them for the first time. My five year old cant get enough and keeps asking to go back. The best Indian food on the island, well worth the drive. It shows that owners really care about their craft and your happiness. The containers for take out were durable and didnt spill in transit. We are grateful that they exist!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Absolutely amazing food! I purchase curry every week and it is fantastic every single time! Best Indian food on the Island A++++++++++++++++

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Best Indian food on the whole Island..the chicken is sooo juicy n soft..d curries are so creamy n yummy..my fav is chicken lababdar...hats to chef fr d supreme taste consistency..somthing most Indian restaurants here are missing..must try !!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Great Service , Great Prices & Authentic Indian Cuisine , so so Good !! Cudos !

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Best butter chicken and naan i have ever had!!! Amazing and kind staff, my takeout was hot and delicious! This place is a 10/10 i highly recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Family owned Invitation Indian Cuisine restaurant excels in all regards; fresh dishes, prompt service, well priced in calm settling. Be sure to stop by or order take out.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Really great coconut chicken curry and the cauliflower bites were also good.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Absolutely delicious Indian food - we tried so many different dishes and ALL were just excellent - especially the Chicken Vindaloo! Highly recommend!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Incredible food and friendly staff! Such a treasure to have here in Chemainus. We have ordered countless times since they first opened and have now tried just about every chicken and vegetarian item on the menu and every one of them was DEVINE!!! We recommend this place to every one looking for an authentic Indian food experience!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Fabulous Indian food!! I ordered takeout so I can t speak to the service/ambiance, but everything I ordered was hot, fresh, and delicious! The coconut lamb and chicken korma were my two favourites.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great taste and large portions

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

I just picked up a few appetizers and they were fantastic! look forward to ordering for a full course meal soon!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Large menu... Excellent food.... Staff very nice and polite... Would recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

I just moved from Toronto and this place is better than anything I was getting there. Highly recommend.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

great food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great. Tasted good great flavors and nice serving staff. You can tell they are short staffed (not their fault, the entire area is struggling finding people to work in stores and restaurants). The front of house staff did their best to keep up. Absolutely worth checking out if in the Chemanius area.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Amazing food, very attentive service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Have been here a few times. Every dish weve tried is very good from various pakoras to naan and samosas. The chicken skewers were very tender and tasty. Service is friendly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

I have eaten here several times. Every time it was delicious! The staff are friendly and accommodating. Portions were large and did I mention delicious? I would highly recommend this restaurant and I certainly will be a repeat customer.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Really good food However they never answer their phone.. So Id rate 3 stars on service And food 5 stars

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Wonderful food with generous portions, very friendly staff and a nice interior. Good prices.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

The best food I have ever had in my life. The chicken Tikka masala is out if this world. We tried chicken korma, chicken curry, butter chicken, califlower fritters, eggplant veggies dish and every single one had its own symphony of flavors. If I could give more stars I would have.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

By far the best Indian food I have ever had. Would drive here again just for the food. Fresh ingredients with tons of flavor, and generous portions. Only issue is the menu is so large, its difficult to pick!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Excellent food. The restaurant was very clean and the staff very attentive and accommodating. If we ever are in the area at mealtime we will definitely make a stop.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Went here because it and the cannabis store around the corner are just about the only places in this town that are actually open at dinner time and I wasn t really feeling infused gummies for dinner. I was pleasantly surprised to find a good restaurant! Wonderfully off brand for the area!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Weve only ordered takeout, but goodness gracious - their food is incredible. The cuts of meat they use are super high quality, prices seem fair, flavours are incredible - highly recommend their veggie pakoras as an app as well

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Best indian food across Canada. Great attention to detail and taste.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

The food that was served was simply excellent. We ordered Chicken Tikka Masala and Lamb Kadhai; the rice served was Basmati. The décor of the restaurant could be enhanced, however, this will happen in time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

This restaurant was recommended by one of the local. I was skeptical at first, but it turned out to be one of the best Indian meals I have ever had. The people were friendly and the butter chicken and coconut chicken were excellent.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

I read review and was skeptical, but I had take out from there last night and it was excellent. The best Indian food Ive had since coming from the Mainland. Great spot.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

This is the best Indian food for miles around. As I grew up in the UK and was blessed to be surrounded by great Indian restaurants, I feel that I am a good judge of quality Indian cuisine. Now I can say Im blessed to live nearby.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Im from Toronto where there are Indian restaurants everywhere. I wish this place was back home. The food here is all so delicious!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Excellent Indian dishes, tasty, great portion size, and great staff. Love it! Highly recommended!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Fantastic food great service..will be back.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great food, and service. We will be back

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

I had the most delicious and tasty Indian dishes of my life and i have eaten at many restaurants in vancouver and the island. We had the beef samosa lamb korma, and the chicken vindaloo. They make every thing from fresh daily and 20 year experienced chefs they tell me. It really is a delightful symphony for the taste buds. August 28

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Best ever!

★★★★
December 22, 2021

Excellent

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Delightful food served by great servers.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

We recently stumbled upon this place and are we ever glad we did! We had naan, vegetable samosas with chutney, aloo gobi and butter chicken. Everything was amazing and this is the best Indian food Ive ever had. Being from India, Ive had lots of Indian food over the years so this is saying a lot. The food arrived fast and hot, service was great.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Very very good service and very very good food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Best on the island!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Fantastic food with deep, layered flavours. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

We eat a lot of Indian food, and this was the best weve had on Vancouver Island.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Delicious - Chemainus is so lucky to have such flavorful and diverse Indian cuisine. My favorites: Chana masala, Palak paneer and lamb vindaloo, yumm!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Hands down the best butter chicken. Very friendly staff. A little gem