My sister and I were caught in a huge wind and rain storm while spending the day in Vancouver. Upon leaving for the U.S. we decided to pull into the quaint ocean side town for food, which we expected to be pricey, due to the location.
We picked the small Indian restaurant amongst the others -- we wanted a change from the usual Italian or any title with the term "grill". We were soaking wet from the rain and walked in to a dimly lit, calm environment.
The restaurant is decorated in traditional Hindu art, with rustic orange walls, Statues, and wall decor of Shiva, Krishna, sacred elephants, and family owned tapestries.
Chicken Curry, Chicken Tikka, Saffron rice, Naan, and Chai tea was ordered. Every dish was prepared to absolute perfection: The Chicken Curry was not overly strong -- it held the right amount of spice; The Chicken Tikka was well marinated, buttery with a hint of sweetness; The Saffron rice needed no other additional ingredients; The Naan was soft, and very flavorful; and finally, the Chai tea was made with just the right amount of milk/cream. No additional sweetness needed and went perfectly well with the savoriness of the meal. It didn't look like a lot of food at first, but it was definitely enough and nothing was greasy or dry, as some other reviewers have said.
We were left feeling full, not stuffed, relaxed and extremely comforted. It was definitely the "warm hug" (as I referred to it) and the "warm blanket" (as my sister put it). The prices were reasonable considering the location and how incredible the cuisine is -- we paid about $30 (CAD).
The night, the trip, was ended on a brilliant note. I couldn't help thanking the waiter and he thanking us millions of times over. My sister and I plan on returning to Canada just for this restaurant, and we will be back in greater numbers.
In my eyes, this is the best restaurant and my absolute favorite.