The Mantra Indian Cuisine Downtown Victoria in Victoria

1015 Fort St, Victoria, BC V8V 3K5, Canada

★★★★☆
(845 reviews)
Categories: Modern Indian restaurant Banquet hall Bar Catering food and drink supplier Caterer Meal delivery

About

• Authentic Indian Cuisine: Enjoy Butter Chicken, Lamb Roganjosh, Channa Masala, and more, made with fresh, local ingredients. • Family-Owned & Chef-Run: Personalized service from a dedicated family-owned, chef-run restaurant. • Indie Modern Interior: Dine in a stylish setting blending modern design with traditional Indian decor. • Daily Buffet Lunch: Available from 11 AM to 3 PM with a variety of dishes. • Homemade Spice Mixes: Take home Butter Chicken Mix, Chana Masala, and more. • Accessible Restrooms: Fully accessible bathrooms for all guests. • Family-Friendly: Ideal for families and special occasions. • Takeout & Catering: Convenient options for home dining and events. • Cooking Classes: Hands-on Indian cooking

Website
mantrarestaurant.ca
Address
1015 Fort St, Victoria, BC V8V 3K5, Canada
Plus Code
CJFV+CF Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Time Zone
America/Vancouver

Business Hours

Sunday
11 AM–9:30 PM
Monday
11 AM–9:30 PM
Tuesday
11 AM–9:30 PM
Wednesday
11 AM–9:30 PM
Thursday
11 AM–9:30 PM
Friday
11 AM–9:30 PM
Saturday
11 AM–9:30 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Kerbside pickup No-contact delivery Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Fireplace
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 Gender-neutral toilets Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Family friendly Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Paid street parking Parking

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Reviews

4.2
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★★★★★
September 11, 2024

I’m from spain nd on vacation in canada.. nd i checked reviews on google for best indian food in victoria for lunch nd i choosed mantra.. Great food, especially loved the chilli chicken and also garlic naan Naans were super crispy , hot and tender… nd service tooo good specially girl dharna attended so professionally nd too friendly.. best indian food in Victoria🙂

★★★★★
August 27, 2024

Good food & excellent service by Dharn. Samosa chat was so flavourful. If you are looking for clean & friendly environment. This place is for you. Must visit

★★★★★
August 16, 2024

absolutley great, that you can have as much Naan (yummi) and Chai tea as you want... the goat curry was my favourite 😍😍😍😍 as well as the the fried vegetables... the Water in the own bottles on the table gives a nice touch.

★★★★★
August 9, 2024

I love this restaurant. I come back here every year. The food is fantastic the atmosphere is very up to date, service is friendly and always accommodating. Also just so you know their play list is the boom! I Shazam it every time I’m here.

★★★★
June 22, 2024

The mantra of an Indian restaurant typically revolves around authenticity, flavor, and hospitality. It aims to offer traditional Indian cuisine that reflects the diverse culinary heritage of the country, using authentic spices and cooking techniques to create flavorful dishes. Additionally, Indian restaurants often emphasize warm and welcoming service, aiming to provide guests with a memorable dining experience that showcases the richness of Indian culture through food.

★★★★
June 10, 2024

I was on the island for work and I stopped here for lunch. I ordered the lunch time buffet and I quite enjoyed it. There were veg and non-veg options. The food wasn't too spicy thankfully and the meal comes with naan. I don't tend to go for the buffet option but I'm glad I did on this occasion. I thought it was good value for money and I would come here again.

★★★★★
April 14, 2024

Excellent Indian food so good that we ate two suppers on successive nights. The server is friendly and is supported by a robot which is both entertaining and efficient as it delivers food to your table. The first night we ordered tandoori and the second night our server recommended some curries, which were accompanied by fresh light naan bread.

★★★★
December 20, 2021

First time visit, primarily to try their lunch buffet. Nothing great, but not bad either. Service was decent. Dessert options were pretty non existent. Food was good. Was surprised with the robot coming to deliver our fresh bread (Nan, paratha etc). Place is in downtown Victoria which is a blessing, and currently one of the few giving an Indian lunch buffet experience. Would be willing to give it a try again, next time I visit.

★★★★★
December 21, 2024

Good food, Great hospitality. Highly recommended. Vegetarian options: They have paneer tikka, lentils curry, samosas and Pakoras for vegetarians Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 18, 2024

Best Indian food in town!

★★★★★
December 18, 2024

Love the lunch buffet - and the chai is always great! Vegetarian options: Plenty Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Delicious food, top-notch client experience & friendly team at the restaurant. Thanks to Dharna & the friendly owner for making my dining experience so memorable! Vegetarian options: Great food

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

My coworkers and I had a lovely lunch at Mantra and our server Dara was very welcoming and kind. We will return again! Vegetarian options: There was an assortment of vegetarian options! Dietary restrictions: There were options for people with dietary restrictions!

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Such a warm and positive setting. It is clean,& generous with fabulous food. Thank you Vegetarian options: Great variety Dietary restrictions: They were very open to suggestions. Parking: Easy to find something on the st Kid-friendliness: Super and the robot is a hit Wheelchair accessibility: Very

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

Yum

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

Dharma was so kind :) we will be back for sure!

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

Food is delicious Best service by Yogita Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 1, 2024

This is our go-to place for take out and also dining in. The staff are also friendly - both the robo-cat and human varieties. The decor is simple, open, and pleasant. Three of us ate for less than $100 with two pots of Chai, and we were stuffed.

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

Good food and service

★★★★★
November 24, 2024

Great food and service. Definitely recommended.

★★★★★
November 24, 2024

Amazing food ever!

★★★★★
November 24, 2024

Good was delicious and was in full quantity.. service was great .. I really appreciate this place OSM job Keep it up guys Vegetarian options: They have all vegetarian options.. Kid-friendliness: Great Wheelchair accessibility: Lot of space

★★★★★
November 24, 2024

Visit the place with the party of 9. Got seated right away. The service is amazing. We all loved the food.

★★★★★
November 24, 2024

It was great

Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Hands down, one of worst butter chicken I have tasted in British Columbia!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Love the one on Fort st. Best lunch buffet for wanting authentic Indian with a nice atmosphere. Clean restaurant and nice staff. Yummy yummy eats.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

My absolute favorite place to eat! Satisfies my tikka masala craving every time. Not to mention how lovely the staff are

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

My favourite place to go for Indian buffet in Victoria. Food is always hot and fresh with a variety of main dishes that change throughout the week. Friendly and prompt service from Darma today - naan was served with a smile. The chai is must! Vegetarian options: Many vegetarian options.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

My family orders takeout from them regularly. The food is always good, the service is excellent, and the restaurant is very accommodating. We ordered once when we were having friends over, and on the way home from the restaurant one of the bags broke and two curries spilled (no fault of the restaurants). We called them and they remade the curries within ten minutes at no cost.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Love Mantra so much, best Indian food in town. I did order take out recently and server mis heard my medium spice level for extra hot :( Regardless, will always come back here :)

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Very good experience all around!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

We are regulars here because the food is sooo good.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

We went for the buffet and it was excellent. Dharna was a excellent server. All in all a great buffet.

★★★★
November 22, 2024

Vegetarian options: A variety of vegetable, bean and lentil dishes Food : 4/5

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

We often come here for their lunch buffet. Its quick, efficient, tasty, and also nice bonus that it includes dessert and chai tea!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Food is all good. and price is also good.

★★★★
November 22, 2024

The food is delicious and enough, the enviroment is nice and the best was a service Dharma is very kind and smile person. I hope come back very soon!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Vegetarian options: God services Food

★★★★
November 22, 2024

Dharna served us today. The good was good and service was great. We had the lunch buffet

★★★★
November 22, 2024

The lunchtime buffet was great, simple curry and worth the price. I d go here again for a big feed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

The food was delicious! Nice lunch buffet selection. Friendly staff. Great atmosphere. Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs. Main floor.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Best seating Ive had in a restaurant. Dharna was a really fun host for our table of 6 :) the buffet was a great deal (and tasted fantastic)!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Kid-friendliness: Great place for families Food

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

The servers (including Robi!) were super nice and the food is top notch. Lamb coconut curry was outstanding.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Dharna the server provided very excellent service. Buffet was really nice. We will definitely come again.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Dharna is very nice and accommodating. She keeps everything nice. She is good with kids, talks with us and give us excellent service. We will be back because Mantra is one of our family favorite restaurant. Vegetarian options: N/a Dietary restrictions: N/a Kid-friendliness: N/a

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Love the buffet here. And the service is always amazing.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

One of the best valus lunches in victoria. Good food great price

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Dharna is nice and accommodating and fast. And food always excellent, my friends and I love to come this. Food

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Fancy little tool, and amazing food. Ive eaten so much it hurts.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Best lunch ever so tasty! The fish curry is absolutely amazing !!! Food

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

The staff and food is really good here

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

The food was really very delicious

Local Guide
November 22, 2024

I recently ordered Butter Chicken, Goat Biryani, and Eggplant Bharta from Mantra, and I was extremely disappointed with the experience. The Butter Chicken tasted stale, and the gravy had an unusual sourness to it, which was very unpleasant. To make things worse, I found what looked like a strand of steel in the Goat Biryani totally unacceptable and concerning from a food safety perspective. The Eggplant Bharta was overly sweet, which threw off the expected flavor balance. When we raised these concerns, the staff kindly offered to take Butter Chicken off the bill. However, since we had already started eating some of the food before noticing the issues, we decided to pay in full ourselves.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Dharma offered an amazing service. One of the best Indian buffet in downtown Victoria.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

I always eat here when I m town - Dharna is the best.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Amazing food and love the service Vegetarian options: Vegetarian Curry are amazing Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Lamb biryani and Amritsari Kulcha is to die for. (Edited) Masala Chai and samosa chaat and rasmalai is my new go to. Light and mighty. Food

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Superb buffet selection, great quality, excellent and friendly service and to top there was their own style of Black Forest cake for dessert, chai tea and the famous rice pudding! Can never get enough

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Yogita was really sweet and tasty food

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Nice service by yogita. Had really good experience. Nice food . Nice technology

★★★★
November 22, 2024

It was great experience,love the food . Yogita kept us entertained, love the robot waitress.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

They made my made my food spicy I liked it. There is a very cool robot.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Friendly warm and delicious

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Good food and chill vibe

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Excellent service, even though the dishes were carried by a cute robot, the waitress was attentive at all times, giving us a good experience in the place. Parking: If you arrive at dinner time, after 7pm you can park for free outside the restaurant.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Delicious Indian food. Plain and simply the best Ive had in 65 years so that makes it excellent. Vegetarian options: Great cauliflower entree.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Im really looking forward to my next visit to Mantra restaurant! It s such an amazing place with a great atmosphere and excellent hospitality. I can t stop thinking about that delicious buffet I tried it was absolutely fantastic! I can t wait to go back and indulge in those flavors again.thank you so much

★★★★
November 22, 2024

Very Good Lunch Buffet ! For the Price .. Under $20 including Tax you Can t Beat It . Give it a Try ~ Vegetarian options: So delicious !

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Good food and customer service by Dharna. Would love to visit again Vegetarian options: Food was amazing Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

We love it here and will come back again and again. The food is always fresh and packed with flavour. The owner is a gem. Vegetarian options: Amazing food Dietary restrictions: Lots of vegan and vegetarian Parking: Easy Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Best spiced Indian food I have ever had

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Vegetarian options: Good chole bhature Food

★★★★
October 22, 2024

The food was amazing. Such a great flavor but not overpowering with spices! The service was great we had Dherna as our waitress and she had a great attitude and persona always polite and brought us an extra side on the house to try new things. Been here several times and it does not disappoint at all

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

A very nice service from our waitress Dharna she is so efficient and helpful. And the food is delicious nice coconut rice!!. Food : 5/5

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Dharna, did the great service and food was amazing. We will come next time for sure.

★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

I had there lunch buffet. The food was too cold and not so tasty to eat. Service was okay as theres no service required with all you can eat. And atmosphere is good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Such amazing vegan options! This is our go-to place for Indian food in Victoria Vegetarian options: Theyll make anything vegan! Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Awesome local restaurant with incredible food! Im a big fan of the Goat Curry, and the Gulab Jamun for dessert.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Excellent food and service. Try the tandoori chaap!

Local Guide
October 22, 2024

I recently visited Mantra Restaurant in Victoria and unfortunately, it didnt meet my expectations. The buffet was disappointing as the food wasnt fresh, which really affected the overall experience. Additionally, the staff wasnt very helpful; instead of addressing customer concerns, they seemed more interested in arguing rather than understanding our needs.Overall, it was a letdown, and I hope they can improve in these areas.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Great place to eat

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Great food, great staff 10/10

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

So yummy! Always kind and friendly service. And the rice pudding

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

If you ain t eating lunch here you ain t living! I have never eaten food so wonderful, so varied, so delicious! Don t waste another moment! Put down your Tim Hortons bagel and get down here! Right now! Today! Tomorrow! And every day after that!! Mustard fish waits you, dear patron! Victoria shmictoria without MANTRA! I liked the mustard fish - one satisfied Mantra customer

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Mantra is a very restaurant. The food is amazing.

★★★★
September 22, 2024

The food is consistently good with great spice and flavors. We come here regularly and have never had a poor experience. Our server, Yogita, was fun and very attentive. Would definitely recommend.

★★★★
September 22, 2024

Very attentive & pleasant service, great nice atmosphere, very tasty food

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Best service, best food, must visit restaurant

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Delicious food, bottomless chai and exceptional service!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Best Indian Place near Victoria! Excellent

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Amazing food and service by dharna

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Amazing and a variety of different dishes every time, nicely done Team Mantra - and great music too!!!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Best amritsari kulcha in Victoria.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Yogita- was awesome. The chai is the best way to finish off a meal

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Excellent food and service. Love this place!

★★★★
September 22, 2024

Unli orange ang grapefruit Vegetarian options: Vegies Food : 4/5 |

★★
September 22, 2024

Raw pakoras, undercooked cauliflower and rice. Very disappointing. The

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

The food is phenomenal, a bit quiet atmosphere at dinner time and wonderful service.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Very good food and a nice choice of indian specialities, especially the service of yogita was very good

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

All good food delicious an friendly service by Yogita

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Best service! The food was good and the stuff was so friendly and nice . Yogita was so nice

★★★★
September 22, 2024

Had lunch buffet. Good for $17.50(?) the best thing we had was the naan! Butter chicken was sweet and not lot of spices. Fish masala(if i m not mistaken would be second best!). fresh fruits were good, but the second batch that they served it tasted like onion, I guess they cut onions with the knife before cutting the orange. Service was good, they were busy with the function but still managed to have staff. Good job!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Great food and great service from Yogita

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

I had the buffet lunch. The rotis were good.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Excellent food and service by Maheshia. Vegetarian options: Lots of options Dietary restrictions: Lots of options

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Delicious food with awesome service. Must try

September 22, 2024

Ordered Samosa online towards closing time. They sent a cold samosa and couldnt eat it. Worst!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

The Mantra was a lifesaver! My starving extended family (14 people) came in an hour and a half before our ferry departure, and In 45 minutes we were all well fed and ready to set off again. The food was delicious, the service friendly, and we re so glad we chose this place on a whim! We also had several vegetarian and vegan people, and there were so many DELICIOUS options!! I m vegan and I would recommend the takda Dahl, veggie samosas, and veggie biryani

August 22, 2024

Only lentils were OK, everything else was horrible.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Mantra Indian Cuisine serves delicious Paneer Tikka, chole bhature, panner saag, chicken korma, garlic cheese naan, mango lassi. we ordered so many things. The spices were balanced, and the tangy mint chutney complemented it well. Sweet staff made everything better.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Great food and service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Best in town

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

I have been a loyal customer of The Mantra Fine Indian Cuisine for over five years, and I keep coming back for a reason! The food is always exceptional, with flavors that are consistently on point. The prices are fair, and the service is top-notch every single time. Whether its a casual dinner or a special occasion, The Mantra never disappoints. Highly recommend this gem for anyone craving authentic and delicious Indian cuisine.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

The Mantra Fine Indian Cuisine is my absolute favourite spot for Indian food! The flavors are always vibrant and authentic, with each dish offering a perfect balance of spices. From the mouthwatering curries to the delicious biryanis, every meal is a culinary delight. The pricing is very fair, especially considering the generous portions and high quality of the food. The service is consistently excellent, with a friendly and attentive staff that makes you feel right at home. Whether dining in or ordering takeout, the experience is always top-notch. For any occasion be it a casual meal or a special celebration The Mantra is my go-to restaurant. It never fails to impress, and I can t wait for my next visit. If youre in the mood for some amazing Indian cuisine, this place is a must-visit!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

100×Superb Vegetarian options: Great Dietary restrictions: Great Parking: Great Kid-friendliness: Fantastic

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Food was delicious. Service was really good. Highly recommend come enjoy the Indian cuisine in Victoria.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

By far my favourite Indian food in Victoria! I have been ordering take out from the Mantra on Fort for about 2 years now on a regular basis, and it is always consistent, with quick service. My favourite dishes are Papdi Chaat, Gobhi Garlic, Amritsari Kulche and Paneer lababdar. All of the curries Ive had are delicious, the naan is always fresh. I always order the coconut rice and get a piece of naan as my side choice for the curry. Thank you for continuing to make delicious food during these tough times for the service industry!!!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Food is so delicious and friendly staff

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Awesome food, friendly staff. Vegetarian options: Yes Dietary restrictions: Lots options Parking: Paid parking Kid-friendliness: Yes

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Excellent everything :) would recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

great eggplant bhartha! friendly staff Vegetarian options: 8-9 vegetarian curries Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Lovely butter chicken and naan

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Great overall!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Came in for the lunch buffet, $17.50 for a whole buffet! Incredibly reasonable and the food was amazing. Yogi took the BEST care of us!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Nice place for family dinning!lovely food and service

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Delicious family run restaurant! Authentic Indian food! I go here lots, and it never disappoints.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Great food and service. Lovely atmosphere. Yogita was a lovely server.

★★★
August 22, 2024

Went for the lunch buffet. Was ok but nothing special. Some dishes were not that fresh either.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

I tried the lunch buffet and really liked the food! The selection of dishes on the buffet was quite nice. And their complementary naan and chai are absolutly stellar! Can recommend it! Food

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

We came for the lunch buffet for 18$. For that price the food was great, it also included chai and as many fresh naan as youd like. We really enjoyed the goat curry! Service was lovely and the ambience was fine too. Not sure that youd find anything better for the selection and taste! Vegetarian options: We were there for the lunch buffet. 4/6 options were vegetarian and all of them tasted great!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Goat curry is divine

★★★★
August 22, 2024

Good buffet, reasonable price, polite service. Quite nice

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

The food is delicious, authentic and very reasonably priced. Will be returning regularly

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Loved visiting this cuisine and enjoyed some amazing food! Service was amazing. I d highly recommend checking it out!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

The BEST Indian food ever, anywhere! Vegetarian options: Many veg options!! Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

The mantra is a house hold Indian cuisine in Victoria since 2014. Family owned still the great iconic taste, every bite is made with love. Highly recommend been all over Canada and nothing beats chicken labadadar. Food

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Cozy atmosphere, great service and a good buffet for a reasonable price!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Delicious! Great for Sunday lunch and chai tea

★★★★
August 22, 2024

Good ! Vegetarian options: Good Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Vegetarian options: Very good Food

August 22, 2024

For $21 including tip, I would expect better. The service was very friendly, but the curries were watery and the chicken and the butter chicken was dry and chewy. The rice was also dry and crispy. I won t be back.

July 22, 2024

Usually my favourite Indian food in Victoria, however when ordering your food be very very adamant on the spice level. We typically order mild and it s never consistent. Tonight we ordered two mild butter chickens and they came extremely hot like they cooked it with Carolina reaper peppers, eyes watering, nose running, literal pain in stomach it s so spicy. Unfortunately I had to stop eating because I like to enjoy what I m eating and not be in physical pain. EDIT: Ordered butter chicken again, once again confirmed with store I wanted mild many many times and told them last time they did not listen to my request. I still received this extremely spicy butter chicken that cannot be eaten again. I won t continue ordering from here. This is disappointing because this has been my go to Indian food for about 4 years. Unfortunately mantra you will lose my business

Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Its really embarrassing but the restaurant doesnt live upto the Indian Standard. When you order through skip they accept the modification but when you want to dine in wants the same modification they denied. Even, the Chef is so much full of attitude that he refuses to meet the customer to understand their need or demand. The hostess Pooja was really nice in understanding the need but she was not being respected by the chef. So all and all not a nice customer experience at all.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Best one in town. Good food and service by Yogita.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

First time at Mantra and we went in the afternoon for lunch buffet. Great food, especially loved the butternut squash curry and the raitha. Naans were super crispy , hot and tender. Ended the lunch with some nice masala tea! Thank you Mantra! Vegetarian options: Butternut squash, kadhi pakora,

Local Guide
July 22, 2024

I order online Chiken biryani, Paneer lababdar and tandoori roti. Biryani was bone less was expecting with bone, and who add tamarind in biryani. The roti was burnt and paneer lababdar same burnt onion or I ll say over caramelised.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Lunch buffet at Mantra was a great experience! Not the typical options of paneer and dal makhni, rather we had a variety of seasonal vegetables cooked similar to how we cook at home. And the perfect Chai to end the meal! There were meat options at the buffet too for non vegetarians, so dont worry :) The owner and his team are very warm and the service was excellent!

July 22, 2024

Ordered via skip the dishes. One hour after the order the restaurant canceled the order with no explanation. I understand that restaurants get busy but turn off the ability to have any further orders come in if you don t have the capacity. The food is amazing but the service not so much.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

chicken was plentiful but fake.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Nice little restaurant. Good host/server. Simple, ample, but very tasty lunch buffet (approx. $18). Some items included were the Butter chicken (of course), Goat curry, Channa masala (yum!), Vegetable Jalfrezi (the best!), Dal Makhani (Mak-nee), rice, salads, Rice Kheer, Gulab Jamun and some lovely hot Masala Chai. Plus fresh Naan delivered to your table. We left feeling quite full :) 5 stars for all of the deliciously prepared food!

★★
June 22, 2024

I ordered the goat biriyani, onion naan, and daal makhani. It was the worst biriyani Ive ever had in my life. You made me look bad in front of my white husband. The biriyani was so bad Im telling your mom. The rest of the food was okay

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

We went to Indian buffet and it was good. Food was delicious and had sufficient variety for the price. Price of buffet is reasonable and affordable. Atmosphere is very good compared to other Indian restaurants.

★★
May 22, 2024

Tried Lunch Buffet, very basic spread and below average taste. Vegetarian Appetizer was bad, Non Vegetarian Appetizer was not available, Mushroom Pasta taste was good.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Delicious food!

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Nice place. Their lamb curry is superb but really needs a much bigger portion for the price. Did not impress my Indian friend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

My first lunch buffet since Covid - OMG what I had been missing. Wonderful location to dine with friends, enjoy our meal with bright big windows, and the service of a robot waiter transformed my experience to unbelievable!!

Local Guide
April 22, 2024

I saw a mice in the restaurant when i was here with my family It is not good ? No hygiene I dont think the food is hygienic

★★★★
March 22, 2024

I really miss your malai kofta . It s the best I ever had and in town.

★★★★
February 22, 2024

Best mango lassi I have had in Victoria! Food was delicious and all the flavours were balanced and reasonable servings.

★★
January 22, 2024

It used to be my favourite restaurant. But this time, 0 service ??? I would understand if the restaurant was busy but we were the only ones. No coming back and ask us how the food is ? The server sent the robot server to us so we would place the dirty dishes there?? Aren t they suppose to take themselves! No Bollywood music anymore !! Food was good but nothing else Probably the server needs more training.

January 22, 2024

I wont be back. I had a buffet meal with friends over Christmas, service was slow - only 1 person managing the restaurant. Buffet was practically empty and the food was cold- there were one or two items that were replaced but had we not asked for replacement we would not have had much except what looked like the ends of the trays - and there was still an hour to go before closing. When I looked at a friends plate - there was a chicken thigh bone - I asked if there was chicken curry - I hadnt seen any - there wasnt. The bone was in the fish curry. When we asked the owner - he dismissed it and said she was lucky to have it. It seems to have gone downhill from my past visit a year ago.

★★
January 22, 2024

One of the more poor/mediocre indian buffets ive had. Rose the robot collects dirty dishes and then serves naan on the same trays . Dont see how the healh dept allows that. Not very food safe. No reason for me to go back.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We placed a large order for pick up, and it was ready promptly, nice and hot: 10 dishes plus complimentary rice and naan. They kindly labelled the containers which was helpful with so many different dishes. We often order from Mantra, and the food is consistently delicious and perfectly spiced between mild and medium. Our absolute favourite dishes are the navratan korma, aloo gobi and mutter paneer. We tried some new dishes this time, and they were all fabulous. Everyone had seconds! We do not hesitate to recommend Mantra to all our friends.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food tasted bland.

★★
December 22, 2023

Very expensive !! 1/2 c of rice for $3.50!! And 2 rotis for $5. Won t be back.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Our food was good, but not amazing.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Beautiful restaurant with not so beautiful food. Had the lunch buffet. Only meat dish is butter chicken and like all the other dishes not authentic at all. What is it with the sugar. I crave spices when visiting an Indian restaurant but here I got sugar. So weird and not good. Skipped the one and only dessert as I had enough sugar already. Rice is good. Service was fine when available. Very understaffed.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Beatiful setting, healthy and tasty food, and really good lunches. Great price/quality offer.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Solid good all you can eat lunch. End your meal with pudding & chai!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great tasting food. Nice ambiance. Couteous service. VERY clean. Amazing dining overall