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What lausinwitt likes about Essence Of India:
Our love for Essence of India remains strong even after transitioning to a vegan diet. Many of their dishes can be modified to be vegan, and some are already vegan-friendly. The staff is incredibly accommodating and helpful in suggesting options. Our favorites include the pakora, aloo gobi, and ghana masala. While the vegan choices may be limited, the flavors of the dishes that are available are truly exceptional. View all feedback. What xoPxoGxo doesn't like about Essence Of India:
Dark environment, food took 1 HOUR to come.Bland butter chicken, no salt in Roti, Biryani was just veg PULAO with chicken.Only the waitresses were polite, and washrooms were clean. that's the best I can say about the place.Overall its a 2 star.... View all feedback.
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We loved Essence of India before we got vegan and we still do. Many of the dishes can be made vegan, some are naturally vegan. The staff is very accommodating a...
read moreWe visited this restaurant on a Monday evening after facing a wait in the restaurant down the block. The service was a little slow at first, but the server was...
read moreWe went to have a very late lunch so there was just one other table. We ordered the chicken tikka appetizer and it came out and was actually very unconventional...
read moreSurprised to find this small Indian restaurant in Squamish. Decided to try it out of curiosity. Cosy as the town. Had the typical Indian snack - Samosa with cof...
read moreI've travelled a lot through India and Nepal and this was up there with the best food I've had outside of the sub-continent. Most Indian food restaurants that I...
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read moreEssence of India, a small gem of an Indian restaurant in Squamish, has received mixed reviews lately. Some customers have noted a decline in the quality of food, with complaints about oily dishes and lack of complexity in flavors. However, others have praised the restaurant for its authentic Indian cuisine, with one reviewer comparing it to the best food they've had outside of the sub-continent. The restaurant offers a variety of vegan options and has received positive feedback for its friendly staff and generous portions. While some customers have had issues with slow service, others have enjoyed the cozy atmosphere and delicious snacks. Overall, Essence of India seems to be a hit or miss, with some customers raving about the food and others being less impressed.
Came here with a friend after a backpacking trip. Absolute amazing food, had the wild salmon masala and chicken tikka masala. Good spice level and great flavor....
read moreDark environment, food took 1 HOUR to come.Bland butter chicken, no salt in Roti, Biryani was just veg PULAO with chicken.Only the waitresses were polite, and w...
read moreBest Indian food in town. Every visit has been 5 stars.
The most delicious food we have ever had. Top notch chef. Tasty food.
This restaurant is a fantastic place for Indian cuisine. The staff was very accommodating as seven of us placed takeout orders. The food was exceptionally delic...
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read moreThe food at this restaurant was surprisingly fantastic! I hope to have the opportunity to dine there again in the future.
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