Flavors of India - The Viewpoint in Kamloops

626 Columbia St W, Kamloops, BC V2C 1L1, Canada

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(1120 reviews)
Categories: Indian restaurant Banquet hall Indian sweets shop Indian takeaway Meat dish restaurant Modern Indian restaurant North Indian restaurant Restaurant

About

πŸ› The Best Indian Flavors in Town 🏞️ Scenic City Views 🍽️ Dine with Us | Tiffin | Catering | Banquet | πŸ“ Kamloops, BC... more 626 Columbia Street West, Kamloops, British Columbia V2C 1L1

Website
flavorsofindiakamloops.ca
Address
626 Columbia St W, Kamloops, BC V2C 1L1, Canada
Plus Code
MJFW+FC Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Time Zone
America/Vancouver

Business Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
12–9β€―PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
12–9β€―PM
Friday
12–10β€―PM
Saturday
12–10β€―PM
Sunday
12–9β€―PM

Services

Service options
Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Great tea selection Rooftop seating
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol All you can eat Beer Cocktails Coffee Halal food Healthy options Small plates Spirits Vegan options Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy Romantic
Crowd
Family friendly Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments
Children
Good for kids High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

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Reviews

4.3
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1120 reviews

Most Mentioned

buffet (40) butter chicken (39) server (24) dining (21) evening (16) chole bhature (12) smile (10) valley (6) tandoori roti (6) discount (5)
5 stars
816
4 stars
124
3 stars
36
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1 stars
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December 8, 2024

This restaurant offers a stunning view and an exceptional dining experience. The breathtaking scenery, especially if you secure a seat by the glass windows overlooking the valley, adds a magical touch to the meal. The food is equally impressive, with the LaChaa paratha being an absolute must-try β€” flaky, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The buffet offers a wide variety of dishes, ensuring there’s something for everyone. Each item is fresh, well-cooked, and delicious. The tea is another highlight, served hot and fragrant, providing the perfect complement to the meal. Don’t miss out on the halwa, which is rich, sweet, and indulgent β€” a perfect way to end your dining experience. The ambiance, coupled with the scenic view, makes it an ideal spot for family gatherings, romantic dinners, or special occasions. Be sure to reserve a window-side table for the best experience. Highly recommended!

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December 1, 2024

The views are worth it all IMO. They have unlimited chole bhature on weekends for 9.99 and that’s a steal. I won’t say they are the best you could get but not bad. Samosa was average too.

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September 25, 2024

My girlfriend and I went to the restaurant today and were not expecting this to be our experience. We ordered our food and were having a nice time watching the view. While we were eating our main course we found a dead house fly in our food which we first thought was something else but later disgusted us. When we mentioned and showed it to our server, she denied that it would not have been in the curry and would have landed from the surrounding, which was not the case. We then couldn’t get ourselves to eat the remaining food and decided to leave. At the checkout we were just offered $2 off our food which seemed unfair. I would suggest thinking twice before going here.

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September 14, 2024

We stopped at this place for lunch and I must say, the food was really tasty. We ordered Veg Manchurian which was up to the mark! We also ordered Malai kofta and panner Kadai. Panner kadai can be better if there was less oil. Also Mango lassi was good! Please improve your service. Thank you😊

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August 15, 2024

My Hubby & I stayed at the Vista Inn and were excited to try this restaurant. We ordered takeout and were thrilled by the portion sizes and variety. I got a Veg Thali combination meal, as well as a Special Naan with chicken. My Hubby had the butter chicken combo, garlic naan, Pappadam, and Veg Pakora. Oh, and we tried the coconut Naan. I’m in love!!! To me it’s the perfect dessert. Honestly, we ended up with three meals out of what we purchased! This is one of our new favourite places! Plus, guests of The Vista Motel (an absolutely LOVELY motel) get a 10% discount!

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July 25, 2024

Charged money for nothing I am an Indian chef as well but I never cook this kind of worst food We order two days in row but not quality at all. Shame on this place. Paneer has only 5 small pic and lots of cheap onion. Kindly refund our money back. I Allredy talk with one of your staff Vaibhav. Not recommended. Save your money guys.

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July 5, 2024

Shockingly good Indian food, not just for Kamloops but for all of North America. This place could easily hold its own in downtown NYC or London. They have a real tandoori oven of course, and the view while you eat is spectacular. Highly recommend stopping here and ordering as much as you can justify.

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January 12, 2024

My last summer dining experience at Flavors of India was undeniably dreamlike. Beyond serving scrumptious Indian cuisine, what truly set this restaurant apart was the exceptional service, particularly from the friendly and attentive staff. Their dedication made the meal thoroughly enjoyable and created lasting memories. The restaurant's inviting atmosphere, providing a nice and comfortable setting, added to the overall positive experience. Notably, Flavors of India also stands out for its mesmerizing views, adding an extra layer of charm to the dining ambiance. With the perfect blend of flavorful food, excellent service, and captivating surroundings, it's undoubtedly a place I look forward to revisiting when I'm back in Kamloops

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December 21, 2024

Garima provided exceptional service with her helpful and spontaneous recommendations, making our dining experience at the restaurant satisfying

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December 21, 2024

Best food in kamloops bc Good experience Excellent service Thanks to Garima

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December 21, 2024

Overall it s good and I was enjoyed lot specially thanks to garima

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December 21, 2024

When im in kamloops. I always choose this place to eat from. Their food is awesome so is their service. Thanks to Garima for her wonderful service.

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Local Guide
December 19, 2024

I recently visited and unfortunately had a disappointing experience. While the server was very nice, sweet, and efficient, she was the only one working during a busy time, which really affected the service. Our food took almost an hour and a half to arrive, and it was incredibly frustrating. I would advise against going there if you have limited time, as the wait was simply too long. Its a shame because the server was doing her best, but the lack of support made for a less than enjoyable meal.

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December 18, 2024

Thank you shruti for serving us ! will definitely visit again !

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December 18, 2024

Our first time here but it wont be our last! The food was excellent and the portions generous. Garima was our server. She was super attentive and had great recommendations. Cant wait for our leftovers for lunch tomorrow!

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Local Guide
December 18, 2024

The food is good, delicious! The service is good, awsome!! BUT, We had been told that there would be a discount on chicken biriyani today! But, they billed it full. And, when we asked for the NO GST On December 2025 support from Truedo Govt, they settled us by giving back both the GST and Chicken Biriyani Discount! We had to ask them to get it!! What if we had left without checking the bill!?!! It might be one and only complaint they may have had. We dont know about it. But , just sharing our experience for your info! Parking: 20+ Parking slots

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December 18, 2024

Excellent service. Garima did a great job

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December 18, 2024

Great service Thanks garima

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December 18, 2024

Food is very taste and Garima was very sweet!

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December 18, 2024

Garima was the best

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December 1, 2024

My and my sister came to dine after uni ,Garima was really helpful and was being really nice , it was lovely night and the food was amazing!!

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December 1, 2024

Cosy place and the food was good! Garima was super sweet and helpful. Loved the dinner!

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December 1, 2024

Farina was amazing and beautiful person Parking: Lots of parking Food : 5/5 |

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December 1, 2024

The food was amazing and our hostess Garima was great and warm.

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November 22, 2024

I ordered a butter chicken on Skip the dish they exactly gave me four piece of one and a half inch chicken and charged me $20 scam

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November 22, 2024

TLDR: 10/10. I recently moved from Vancouver, and love food. I was eager to find Indian and Asian restaurants I love. Flavours of India came highly recommended. It was our first dinner out, and I was pleasantly surprised how wonderful it was. Exceptional service, outstanding food, and a stunning view! Met the owner, and a total beauty. Told our server I loved spicy food, and she brought me out a special dish the chef had prepared for us. Can t gush enough how wonderful of an experience it was. We will be back soon! Thank you Flavours of India Team!

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November 22, 2024

The food was excellent, the service outstanding, and the experience was like no other. It was truly a night to remember, filled with delicious flavors and impeccable hospitality. Every detail was perfectly executed, creating a truly memorable experience. I am already looking forward to returning soon. Thank you for such a wonderful time! And thank you specifically Garima for your amazing service.

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Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Wow .. this restaurant compares well to the better Indian restaurants in Vancouver! Great selection of vegetarian dishes including a delicious yellow daal ! We ll be back!

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November 22, 2024

FOOD WAS AMAZING, Garima service was excellent. Overall had a great experience

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November 22, 2024

Food was Amazing and Garima was excellent. She was very sweet and helpful. Loved the experience

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November 22, 2024

Garima was great. Really quick service. Loved the food as well

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Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Every time we are here it s always great service, today it was made special by Ritica. Thank you to whole team for making our day special and thank you Ritica for going extra mile. Cheers Food : 5/5

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Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Amazing food and service!!

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November 22, 2024

We just went to this place for cholle bhatura and amritsari kulcha, we were the only customers at the restaurant and it took them nearly 50 mins to get our order which was extremely frustrating. Although food was fine but the service did not match my expectations given what reviews they have and when I asked for a small discount for the wait I was told no without any apologies.

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Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Thoroughly enjoyed the food at their Saturday dinner buffet 5stars for the food .everything was so flavourful and plentiful and excellent choices for vegetarians! Service unfortunately was basically non existent as we would have loved some drinks and s&p when we began to eat. We only saw someone when we were seated and we got up to go and pay. Seats were incredibly uncomfortable but city night views were great. We ll be back. Vegetarian options: Tons of veggie options including on the buffet :)

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Local Guide
November 22, 2024

I liked the takeaway portions

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Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Mandeep is great server. She helped us alottt and she is so friendly. Cholle bhature is so tasty. Will come back.

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October 22, 2024

Ritika is an amazing server and very friendly. My girlfriend very much enjoyed her customized drink with a smile face. The atmosphere of the restaurant is amazing and food is delicious! Vegetarian options: The samosas

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October 22, 2024

Ritika Was very nice. The service was excellent. The food was incredible.

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Local Guide
October 22, 2024

My boyfriend and I had dinner here tonight and the food and drinks were delicious. Our server Ritika was the best, she is so kind and she made sure we had everything we wanted. I will definitely be back. Amazing food and amazing service <3

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October 22, 2024

Ritika greeted us with a beautiful smile, was cordial and very professional throughout service. Other staff members also were paying attention to us by catering to all our needs, if any were required. Overall a great dining experience.

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October 22, 2024

Was served by Mandeep today, amazing food and great service!! My new favourite Indian spot in Kamloops!!

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October 22, 2024

We had chhole bhature and Mandeep was our server. The service was pretty good and the bhature were very delicious. Not at all oily. Vegetarian options: Chhole bhature

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October 22, 2024

Vegetarian options: Baigan bharta Food

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October 22, 2024

Awesome food, and an amazing service, special mention to Mandeep!

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October 22, 2024

Mandeep kaur did an excellent service. Thank you !!

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Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Amazing view, delicious food, lots of choices, reasonable prices, friendly service, happy hour 3 to 6.

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Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Great view and nice food. Service was OK but not matching with price what we pay. Asked extra gravy for Chicken Tikka, they said it is not possible .

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October 22, 2024

Completely terrible experience yesterday evening. Waited for an hour to get the food Please go elsewhere and save your money. I will not be back and let my friends and family know about this.

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Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Very pleasant dinner amazing service by Ritika

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October 22, 2024

It is such an amazing experiencing at Nandi. Food is so delicious . I loved it. Vegetarian options: Indian food in kamloops is rare to find. So it feels good that we have a great restaurants like nandis in Kamloops. Specially Ritika being the best person to serve us. She is really friendly. I would recommend to come to this place at anytime. Its really nice being here at Nandis specially being handled by Ritika. Thanks.

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October 22, 2024

Food with delicacy of aromatic experience, this place always makes me come back and leave with its craving flavors. Ritikas friendly yet professional service was a cherry on top.

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October 22, 2024

One of the best place in Kamloops to enjoy fine Indian Cuisine, as the name says flavors of India , you truly taste the authenticity of Indian cuisine. Be it the food, sweets and as little as a cup of tea you will enjoy it all. What makes it even better is the ambiance of the restaurant & the staff who is very dedicated & friendly, effort of management reflects very well. If you are going there, be ready to enjoy some delicious food with the scenic beauty of Kamloops. Perfect joyful experience.

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October 22, 2024

Best service ever from Anista

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October 22, 2024

Great food with impeccable service by Anistha. Loved their chicken tikka fresh and flavorful. Im definitely going to come back for awesome food and service. Food

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October 22, 2024

Amazing food and service by Anishtha Best golgappas in BC

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Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Food is good Environment is good Customer service is horrible no one really knows how to attend customers Food : 5/5

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October 22, 2024

Came for a wedding from Abbotsford. Loved the place. Food on point and the view is just a plus. Awesome hospitality and amazing staff especially the owner. 11/10 Only place in Kamloops with the authentic Indian food. Go try their food now!

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October 22, 2024

Food is delicious, but the poor service. Waited 1 hour for food.

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October 22, 2024

Foods were not bad, however services need to improved.

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October 22, 2024

The food was delicious and for Sure Garima was Amazing in her work!

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October 22, 2024

Customer Service is very poor Tast Food

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October 22, 2024

Excellent food and service. Garima was too friendly and helpful. Super amazing service. Will definitely visit again. Food

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Local Guide
October 22, 2024

We tried Chole Bhature and Samosas over here they were the best drinks that we ordered were not upto our mark. Overall, a satisfying experience.

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October 22, 2024

By far my favorite Indian restaurant in town!!

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October 22, 2024

Great food complimented by super service! Our server Garima was amazing, fun and cheerful, we went in with our new born and her excitement and warmth made our day, she went out of her way to make our experience pleasant.

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Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Great food and an amazing view of kamloops.

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October 22, 2024

It was a wonderful experience. Specially our host and server was really good at her own work. She was polite and explained us about the foods.

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October 22, 2024

Garimaia took amazing care of us the food was incredible. Thank you my favorite restaurant.

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October 22, 2024

Dignity

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October 22, 2024

Both times ive dined here everything was awesome

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October 22, 2024

Food was amazing. Garima took proper care of us. Excellent service

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October 22, 2024

Service and food was amazing.

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September 22, 2024

I came from Revelstoke and Mandeep and Anista were Great. Food was great as well. Recommend to everyone

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Local Guide
September 22, 2024

I am from Prince George. Every time I visit Kamloops, I always come to dine here. Best food every time. Best service. Garima is the best server they got.

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Local Guide
September 22, 2024

God service by Mandeep. View is good and food as well

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September 22, 2024

We had a great time at flavours of India ! The food was very tasty, and the place felt nice with amazing view. Garima was really friendly and made us feel welcome. She took good care of us and made sure we had everything we needed. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to others

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September 22, 2024

Food was amazing, I travelled from Vancouver and it was a great experience. Girama was really sweet and helped with suggestions. They were delicious.

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September 22, 2024

Good place, amazing view and delicious food and great service by garima absolutely loved it

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September 22, 2024

Food is very delicious and Garima s provide very good customer service

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September 22, 2024

I enjoyed the food very much.Thanks to Garima I was able to enjoy it comfortably.I wish everytime I ggohere I meet Garima.she is very friendly. The food is like a delicacy.

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September 22, 2024

Excellent food, beautiful view, Garima was an awesome server. Go eat there!

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September 22, 2024

We order veg Manchurian and it was pathetic. I mean Manchurian is suppose to be spicy. And it was sweet as sugar. Looks like whole gravy was made in tomato sauce. I dine in last time , they served it really good. But delivery at home was a real bad idea. Waste of time. Waste of money.

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September 22, 2024

Garima was very friendly and super sweet and i got one of the best service in town

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September 22, 2024

Food was really good and Garima was super friendly and helpful and i got the best service

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Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Epic Indian food, best Ive had in Canada. The views are spectacular and the staff are fun too! Highly recommend.

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September 22, 2024

So disappointed. My order came to just under $30 and I got exactly 5 small cubes of chicken in my butter chicken. The portion size is smaller than my hand. It is all sauce, no substance. I called the restaurant back and they said it should have had 7 cubes of chicken. I used to eat here all the time and was finally able to go back. I can say I will never go back again. Wish I didnt tip. It would be great if I could attach a picture to show how tiny it is. As per your response, I did call back immediately and was willing to bring back my meal but no one offered this to me. Poor customer service.

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September 22, 2024

Went for dinner this evening , I was alone and had a charming gal help me Garima All the staff were super friendly . I had the chicken Vindaloo , it was top notch washed down with couple G&Ts Will be back soon. Thank you for a wonderful experience

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September 22, 2024

I was on a trip with my family and made a stop here for dinner. The food was really tasty. Anista was our server. She was really sweet. Even though it was past their closing time, she answered our queries about the food calmly and had a sweet little talk with us. Overall, it was a great experience.

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September 22, 2024

Anista went over and above. Great service by her.

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September 22, 2024

During my recent visit to this restaurant(Tuesday),I had the pleasure of being served by Mandeep. Their professionalism and warm demeanor made a notable impression. Mandeep was quick to greet us and was attentive throughout the meal, promptly addressing our requests and ensuring our drinks were always full. Their knowledge of the menu and ability to offer thoughtful suggestions greatly enhanced our dining experience. The efficiency and friendliness displayed by Mandeep contributed to a delightful evening. I highly recommend them for their outstanding service and dedication to customer satisfaction. At last, the view is soo good, food was awesome. I like the cauliflower sweet and Thai suggested by Mandeep and rest of the food was amazing. Will definitely come back.

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September 22, 2024

My family has been here two years in a row and have been blown away by the food each time. We eat a lot of Indian food at home and from restaurants all over, and this is genuinely one of the best we ve ever had. It was shocking the first time we went for a quick, late night, dinner in the parking lot of our motel, only to be served the ridiculously good food that this restaurant has to offer. Our server both times was lovely and fun, and it has an amazing view!

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September 22, 2024

I was there with my extended family for early dinner the other day and our host Mandeep provided us with immaculate service and food was just finger licking good.

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September 22, 2024

Mandrel was our server and she was great! We had the thali and it was the perfect amount of food for a lunch

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September 22, 2024

Had an amazing meal at Flavor of India! The food was delicious, but the highlight of our evening was our server, Garima. She was incredibly attentive, friendly, and made sure everything was perfect. Her service truly made our experience memorable. Highly recommend asking for Garima when you visit!

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September 22, 2024

The waitress named Garima was extremely kind and helpful

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Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Good food, extremely poor service.

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September 22, 2024

The food was good and Garima was amazing server, will definitely come back

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September 22, 2024

We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Flavours of India. Garima was very bubbly, friendly and shared a laugh with us. Every dish we ordered exceeded our expectations. Great quality, authentic food, with very good service. Highly recommended.

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September 22, 2024

Mandeep from Nandi s served us. Extremely polite and helpful staff

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Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Great view and food! Awesome service by Garima!

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September 22, 2024

I had a fantastic dining experience at Flavours of India last night with friends. The waitstaff Anista was attentive, friendly, and made sure our meal was perfect. She handled our requests with ease and brought a warm, welcoming vibe to the table. We truly enjoyed the service, and well definitely be back.

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September 22, 2024

The food is rich in flavours. The staff is very welcoming, specially Mandeep. Highly recommend!

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Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Great service, as always. Thank you Garima, for always being kind and thank you for always taking care of my order with love, smile, and a one-of-a-kind lovable attitude. The food is always top-notch...the lamb beryani and chicken samosa is my go-to dish at the Veiwpoint, and Garima knows exactly how I like it. Highly recommend the Viewpoint to anyone in Kamloops are anyone passing by.

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September 22, 2024

Stupendous! Excellent service. Food was incredible! Man deep our server was perfect, we were so looked after.

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September 22, 2024

Thank you, Garuda for your charismatic service! You are funny and charming. Food is bomb dot com! Highly recommend for authentic Indian dishes. Don t mind the weird location, the location has amazing great view!!

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September 22, 2024

Food was too good. Staff was also friendly specially Mandeep, she was really nice and polite.

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September 22, 2024

The food at the restaurant was fantastic, with fresh flavors and perfect presentation. Anistas service was exceptional, attentive, and made the whole experience even more delightful.

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September 22, 2024

I used to love this place ordering regularly either through DoorDash or in person but every time i ordered delivery they are messing up my order like it has happened 4-5 times now. If the store owner is reading this review you surely need to pay attention because your employees are messing the orders again and again all the time.

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Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Best Indian restaurant in town. Unfortunately I went ti another place in downtown and regretted why I didnt we t to Flavours in first place. Pick any dish and you cant go wrong with it. Mutton Rogan josh is my favourite here. Parking: When going towards Downtown from sahali take left on columbia street opposite Ramada.

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September 22, 2024

I have visited this place with my brother there. Food was amazingly delicious. Can t deny the view point was fantastic, can see the whole city. I would recommend this place definitely.

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September 22, 2024

Great food and excellent service! I tried the Shahi Paneer and Dal Makhni with Tandoori Roti everything was flavorful and fresh. Our server, Anista, was super friendly and made the experience even better. Definitely recommend Flavours of India for anyone craving tasty, authentic Indian food!

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September 22, 2024

delicious food . best staff .Been here for so many times , never get disappointed. Mandeep is so nice and friendly

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September 22, 2024

Vegetarian options: Extensive veg options Food

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September 22, 2024

Went for food today, the food took 45 mins to come and after it came there was no one asking how the food was or tasted! No one even asked to give us water or of we are doing okay! The waiters were not available had to go to the counter and call them every time! Worst experience till now. Used to recommend to everyone, won t now.

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September 22, 2024

As normal this place never disappoints. Great menu tasty food and great service. Thank you Ritika for the great service. Food

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September 22, 2024

We really the food and service in this restaurant. We visited evening time, everything was good. Mandeep was very good and friendly. She suggested us to have curry combo special and we love that. Thank you for the great service and great food. Will come back soon.

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September 22, 2024

We visited this restaurant last Saturday, Mandeep was our server again and we were not disappointed at all. Food was excellent and service was commendable. We will definitely come back. It was my birthday and she made my day even better with her suggestions about the food . It was great and her way of talking is so polite and mature. I really liked everything. Even it was a little busy but she was taking care of every table around us. View was amazing and so beautiful . Recommended and loved it.

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September 22, 2024

Food is always good, lovely view and our waiter Mandeep is great

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September 22, 2024

Mandeep is a very good server. Love food and service

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September 22, 2024

Great food, great views. Lovely service by Ritika!

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September 22, 2024

Phenomenal view and fantastic service by Ritika.

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September 22, 2024

Good food Good service and good prices! Worth a visit!

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September 22, 2024

We stopped in while in Kamloops. The food was excellent. The garlic naan was the best I ve ever had. We ordered 2 dishes and it was easily enough food for 4 people. So yummy. The view was beautiful and the staff was friendly. Highly recommend.

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Local Guide
September 22, 2024

What a lovely experience we had when we were driving from Calgary to Surrey. Its was truly full of flavors. Every currey was different and the view is so mesmerizing. Whole family enjoyed it.

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September 22, 2024

Mandeep is great!!!!!

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September 22, 2024

Ritika and Anista served us well. The food was really good and on a cold evening warm Indian food is all one needs

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September 22, 2024

Food was great, best gluten free pakoras in town. Ritika and Anista were very nice and provided quick service.

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September 22, 2024

Awesome food and perfect service by Ritika.

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September 22, 2024

Great service by Ritika, she is too good and friendly. Whenever we come she guves great efforts in her service. Perfect view with great food. Highly recommended.

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Local Guide
August 22, 2024

I M BEING A CHEC FOR 22 years in my life, this is the worst place I have seen, We ordered food two days in a row and both days for takeouts and got wrong food sent but restaurant staff doesn t want to accept it, and food is not up to quality, too oily tasteless. NOT RECOMMENDED. Food

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Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Amazing Authentic Punjabi food. Spectacular view. Warm service.

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Local Guide
August 22, 2024

I love it delicious food the waiters girl i think her name was qawima she was very nice and polite I highly recommend this place.

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Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Food was fantastic, service was meh, restaurant was one million degrees. Definitely a take out option. Hit the lookout for a view instead of eating in a dry sauna

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August 22, 2024

Really good food, taste of india and fantastic serving by #garima appreciated!

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August 22, 2024

Thank you Garima for serving us food was awesome and delicious . View was amazing. Garima is beautiful , pretty n lovely Vegetarian options: Should try their veg dishes ..

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August 22, 2024

Food was nice and the people who served us garima and vaibhav they are really nice

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August 22, 2024

Yummy food! Hariyali soya chaap is best of all we ate! Great view and Garima ,staff here was so helpful and friendly. Vegetarian options: Many vegetarian options with some authentic taste

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August 22, 2024

They just denied us from pre ordering our food we were just 10 mine aways. Had to go somewhere else. Isnt worth it Food

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Local Guide
August 22, 2024

I recently dined at Flavours of India, and I must say, the experience was outstanding! The food was super delicious, bursting with authentic flavors that truly transported me to India. A special mention goes to our server, Garima, who provided exceptional service. She was attentive, friendly, and made sure our dining experience was perfect. Kudos to the chef as well a solid 10/10 for the incredible dishes that were both visually appealing and delightful to the taste buds. Highly recommend this restaurant for anyone craving a genuine Indian culinary experience!

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August 22, 2024

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Flavours of India with a group of five people, and it was a truly memorable experience. From the moment we walked in, we were welcomed with warm hospitality. The ambiance of the restaurant was inviting and set the perfect tone for an enjoyable evening. The cuisine at Flavours of India was absolutely mouthwatering. Each dish was crafted with genuine Indian flavors that were both rich and aromatic. We sampled a variety of dishes, from appetizers to main courses, and every bite was a testament to the chefs expertise. The spices were perfectly balanced, and the presentation was exquisite. The chef deserves a perfect 10/10 for the culinary delights that made our meal exceptional. Our server, Garima, played a significant role in enhancing our dining experience. She was attentive, friendly, and always ready to assist with a smile. Garima ensured that our needs were met promptly and that we were comfortable throughout our meal. Her recommendations were spot on, and her knowledge of the menu helped us choose the perfect dishes to suit our tastes. Overall, our dining experience at Flavours of India was nothing short of outstanding. The combination of delectable food, excellent service, and a welcoming atmosphere made it a night to remember. I wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for an authentic and delightful Indian dining experience. Whether youre dining with family, friends, or on a special occasion, Flavours of India is sure to impress.

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August 22, 2024

The food was very delicious and the server Garima did a very good job! Also the view was beautiful!

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August 22, 2024

It was a pleasure to have a dinner for two at this beautiful place with a wonderful view. Garima did a great and fast service to us and the meals were typical Indian and very delicious, we have been to many Indian restaurants so far but this was extraordinary.

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August 22, 2024

Garima , an over the top experience with her.

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August 22, 2024

The food was delicious and our server Garima was so awesome! Would definitely come again!

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August 22, 2024

Food was amazing, had a lovely dinner. Garima was so polite and fun to have as our server. Would love to go again!!

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August 22, 2024

Best services by mandeep good food always

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August 22, 2024

They ve got the best food and services

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August 22, 2024

It was very good service by Mandeep

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August 22, 2024

Excellent service by Mandeep Enjoyed food Food

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August 22, 2024

Just had a fantastic experience at Flavours of India! The food was absolutely delicious each bite was a flavor explosion! Garima provided exceptional service, making our visit even more enjoyable. Thank you for a wonderful evening! Cant wait to come back! #Foodie #GreatService #YummyEats

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August 22, 2024

We had a great food experience especially the service by Garima was excellent and the view from here for the sunset is incredible. It s worth visiting here. Loved it.

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August 22, 2024

The best server mandwp.

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August 22, 2024

Food was amazing. Garima was even better! 10/10 her service is amazing!

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Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Great ambience.. we ordered take away but after getting in we couldn t resist to dine in. Food was delicious too. Highly recommend. Food

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August 22, 2024

Garima was a delight! Thx. Food and view excellent

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August 22, 2024

I really like the food and atmosphere at Nandis Flavours of India. Mandeep served the food and she was super friendly. I highly recommend eating at this restaurant.

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August 22, 2024

From walking in the door and being greeted by Garima, My partner and I have the most lovely experience. We are travelling across Canada and on arriving here we treated like old friends and the most important clients, given a beautiful table overlooking Kamloops and taken excellent care of. The food was to perfection, corma and Tandoori chicken were creamy and delicious and accompanied by a gorgeous bottle of wine. Come here, enjoy the view, revel in the amazing food and say hi to Garima.

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August 22, 2024

I visited flavours of India today and it was an amazing experience. I really loved the food and the quantity is really good. A must try! Thank you Mandeep for the hospitality

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August 22, 2024

Vindaloo was delicious. Garima was a wonderful and charming waitress. Food

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August 22, 2024

We were heading from Vancouver to Calgary and stopped by as need to have lunch. Ordered 10 parathas. We got 3 paranthas at first after 30 minutes and then have to wait another 30 minutes to get other paranthas. Eventually we have to cancel our order in-between after waiting for 1 hour and 30 minutes. The guy serving was really good but the owner the place should know that it demands more employees to cope up with needs of the customers as 1 person is not enough to have orders from all customers and then same person is serving. While paying at counter - the other customer told us that he is waiting from last 45 minutes and yet did not get his order. For owner - hire more staff in order so that customers don t have to wait.

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Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Really disappointed. Too slow service. Ordered parathaas and tea. It took 45 minutes to serve order

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Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Mandeep provided us with fantastic service and the food was very good. Would highly recommend

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August 22, 2024

The food was good, mandeep was our server she was pretty helpful

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August 22, 2024

Breathtaking views along with breathtaking food. Thanks Garima for the lovely service.

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August 22, 2024

It was a lovely experience. Vaibhav served us. He was very nice and very accommodating. Mandeep was also very accommodating throughout.

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August 22, 2024

The staff members Vaibhav and Mandeep were very nice and accommodating. The location is amazing Vegetarian options: Bhindi masala and paneer makhani was good

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August 22, 2024

Thanks Garima for your amazing service!!

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August 22, 2024

Good food superb service by Garima . Recommended .

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August 22, 2024

Amazing food and great service(gareema) . :)

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August 22, 2024

The food was so good, and our server Garima was awesome! The environment is great, and the views are beautiful!

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July 22, 2024

Delicious food and good service!

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July 22, 2024

Owner was super nice to service us SHADS during Canada Day! Amazing food, by far, top tier Indian food. Rice and naan is extremely flavourful and crispy yet soft.

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July 22, 2024

i love

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July 22, 2024

Vegetarian options: good choices good chickpea dishes Dietary restrictions: so many options and very understanding Kid-friendliness: good kids menus Wheelchair accessibility: wheel ramp located

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July 22, 2024

Great butter chicken and very generous!

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July 22, 2024

Food was amazing, service was exceptional Thank you so much! Food

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July 22, 2024

The service is amazing!! This man showed up to TRU campus on CANADA DAY!! This food is phenomenal and has an amazing flavour. This food was The best Indian food i have ever had! I recommend this restauraunt to EVERYONE. I give this man 500/100

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July 22, 2024

That food is a lifesaver

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July 22, 2024

W food

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July 22, 2024

On Canada Day, while most restaurants were closed, we were starving for sustenance. Fortunately, Flavors of India - The Viewpoint saved our lives by providing us food. We had the best lunch of our lives, and the restaurant also saved my dog from a tree and made me 6 foot tall.

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July 22, 2024

Solid food

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July 22, 2024

Food was great! Service was excellent!

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July 22, 2024

I ve just been blessed with the best Indian food in all of Canada. The butter chicken and the naan has been top class and exploded my taste buds. The portion was filling and could fill up a room of 70. Absolutely 100% recommended

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July 22, 2024

The food in nandis was really nice. The staff especially Mandeep was very helpful and attentive. Overall our experience was really nice.

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July 22, 2024

Amazing butter chicken!! The garlic and coconut naan bread was incredible. 10/10 would recommend Food

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July 22, 2024

i ordered veg manchurian it was just so bad that i could not even eat one peice of it . i just tasted like rice balls with ketchup. Chole bhature were also okay okay . The food taste and quality is not the same anymore as it was before and they are charging such high prices for such food . Not worth it at all please dont waste your money.

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July 22, 2024

Kid-friendliness: Fantastic server Garima Food

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Local Guide
July 22, 2024

I recently visited for their advertised buffet and overall, my experience was less than satisfactory. While the food was acceptable, it was evident that the owner attempted to cut costs by providing an abundance of appetizers rather than offering a balanced selection that included equal amounts of curries and breads. Additionally, I recommend including biryani along with the white rice for a more appealing variety. The quality of the curries was below expectations, lacking the rich flavors and authenticity one would anticipate. Furthermore, when it came to desserts, the restaurant fell short. Despite only offering one dessert option, they ran out and provided us with a single container of gulab jamun containing just 8 tiny pieces for a party of nine. This presentation was unappealing and impractical, with everyone having to share from one container with a single spoon. To top it off, the bill included a mandatory 18% gratuity. While I typically don t mind paying a gratuity, this charge felt unjustified given the average service and the apparent cost-cutting measures. Overall, restaurant needs significant improvements in both food quality and service to justify their pricing and gratuity policy. I hope they consider these points to enhance their customers dining experience in the future. Thank you so much for the reply I think you are mistaken about the table .Nobody from our table dint order anything other than the advertised buffet I think if that is the criteria you might have to train your staff on how to bill a table .

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July 22, 2024

Stopped here for a quick dinner on our drive from Jasper NP to Seattle . When we informed our server that we still have a long drive to go, she made sure everything was served quickly and in the correct order(apps first, followed by entrΓ©es). Food was delicious, service was incredible, cannot recommended enough. 10/10, must dine .

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July 22, 2024

I took samosa s for a lunch at my work place. It was great, mandeep helped throughout and she was amazing.

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July 22, 2024

Amazing view, incredible food (veg. Biryani was killer) and great service (Garima was wonderful, and seems very adventurous! Maybe a rock climber??)

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July 22, 2024

Excellent food and service. Food was better than what I experienced in India. Our waitress, Garima, was wonderful and delightful. I highly recommend Flavors of India.

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July 22, 2024

Delicious food as always! Garima was the best server, giving us excellent recommendations and making sure we had everything we needed. Thanks for a wonderful dinner!

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Local Guide
July 22, 2024

If you are reading this, it s your sign to MUST TRY THIS RESTAURANT & YOU WILL NOT REGRET THIS. please do yourself a favor and visit here. We are on a family vacation around Alberta and haven t had food this much good during our entire holidays. Been living in Surrey for 5 years+ and haven t found anything like this!! Staff were super friendly and able to accommodate us even after 20 minutes of the kitchen closure. Dal Makhni and Shahi Paneer were just

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July 22, 2024

We were very pleased with the service. She was very friendly, knowledgeable and always smiling. We will definitely go back next time we are in town Vegetarian options: Plenty of vegetarian dishes to choose from

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July 22, 2024

I love the food and friendly staff Specifically, Ritika she is so nice and always greet with smile she is my favourite

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July 22, 2024

I love the food and good customer service specially Ritika she is so nice and friendly nature i like her service

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July 22, 2024

We thoroughly enjoyed the service and food at this restaurant. Mandeep provided exceptional and friendly service, recommending various dishes and informing us about the buffet option. We plan to visit again next time were in town. Our stop here was fortunate; we were impressed by both the food and service, and the view was absolutely spectacular.

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July 22, 2024

We stopped by in this restaurant on Wednesday. The view was spectacular, food was finger licking good. Kudos to chef. The service provided by Garima was cherry on top. She is good at what she does. Above everything her smile was welcoming and she was friendly. Her suggestion about curries helped us a lott. Let me repeat this again food here is incomparable. Will definitely be back.

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July 22, 2024

It was lovely experience. I visited first time and the girl Anista, she was lovely. We had great time there. Thank you for delicious dinner.

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July 22, 2024

Excellent food, made all the better by the fantastic service provided by our server Garima. Paneer Bhurji, Rogan Josh, and Palak Paneer are stand-out favorite dishes.

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July 22, 2024

I would say that the ambiance and food of this place is remarkable. I really appreciate the hospitality of Mandeep as she was making sure we had everything we needed along with offering us some really great recommendations.

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July 22, 2024

My first dining experience at the restaurant was nothing short of impressive! From the moment I walked in, I was captivated by the ambiance and attentive service. But the real star of the evening was the food and drinks. Each dish was a masterpiece, bursting with flavors that delighted my palate. The drinks were equally exceptional, perfectly complementing the meal. Special thanks to the serving team Mandeep and Anista, who were really kind; I truly appreciated the small talk with them. This restaurant truly offers an extraordinary culinary adventure. Worth every penny!

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July 22, 2024

Chicken Vindallo is next level. Best indian food in Kamloops. I come here every time Im in town. The view is just icing on the cake...

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July 22, 2024

This is my first time in this restaurant. I came at morning time and nigjt as well. Good service by Mandeep both the times. Ritika is also good server. Thank you sp much guys. Good food and service

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July 22, 2024

We eat here often.. almost always have the Samosa Chaat. Yummy food. Beautiful view, friendly staff. Last night it was Ritika and she was lovely and helpful. The manager (?) woman is always super - I wish I knew her name to give her a shout out!

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July 22, 2024

Food was everything I wanted! I had the best service from Mandeep! She was patient and helpful. Had the best goat curry of my life! Thanks Mandeep.

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July 22, 2024

Delicious food, great service by Mandeep/Manpreet and fantastic view!!

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July 22, 2024

Ordered the butter chicken, it came with three small pieces of chicken, not even a portion in the Canada food guide. Not worth it, I will go somewhere else next time. Unfortunately it was take out and I had tipped before seeing the lack of chicken. hopefully the tip all goes to the waitress who was pleasant, the cooking staff or their supervisors shouldn t get tipped for this.

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July 22, 2024

We went to this restaurant on Wednesday. Stopped by on our way back to Seattle and the view made us to stay for dine in. We were seated by our server Garima, she was sweet and charming. She went above and beyond to provide an exceptional service. Also told us about the curry combo deal which I think is a perfect way to make anyone s evening better. The food was delicious and everything was perfect. Will definitely be back whenever we come back to Canada !!

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Local Guide
July 22, 2024

When you find a majority of Indian customers in an Indian restaurant, its always a good sign. It didnt fail, the dishes are excellent. Dont hesitate to ask for a little spicy because the medium is already quite strong :-) Local Red Collar beer is worth it And thank you to our waitress Garima and her colleagues who were great!

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July 22, 2024

Grimace was a great waitress, Very good vibe. Thank you

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July 22, 2024

Anista made our experience here second to none! Her sense of humour attention to detail and helpful suggestions guaranteed a wonderful dinner. And the view from the restaurant is lovely and the food is wonderful too. We wish we could take her home to Australia with us Thank you Anista Jo and Ken xx Vegetarian options: All delicious

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July 22, 2024

Food was tasty with a nice kick and our server, Garima, was very helpful!