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Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 2501 reviews

What User doesn't like about The Mantra Downtown Victoria:
I arrived for dinner around 9:15 PM, just 10 minutes before closing on July 27, 2022. The girl at the counter informed me that they could only do takeout at this time. Despite this, the food I received exceeded my expectations. It was incredibly delicious, fresh, hot, and overall excellent. The hospitality of the girl who served me (unfortunately, I didn't catch her name) was beautiful and humble. The prices were als... View all feedback. What User likes about The Mantra Downtown Victoria:
We have dined at this restaurant twice during different trips, and both times Mantra has impressed us. There are plenty of delicious vegetarian options on the buffet. The kadhi, a dish made with fruits in cherries and buttermilk gravy, is outstanding. The service is great, and the robot delivering Naan and refilling water bowls is entertaining. This may have become our tradition whenever we visit Victoria. View all feedback.

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3.8 ★ from 19 reviews

I arrived for dinner around 9:15 PM, just 10 minutes before closing on July 27, 2022. The girl at the counter informed me that they could only do takeout at thi...

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We have dined at this restaurant twice during different trips, and both times Mantra has impressed us. There are plenty of delicious vegetarian options on the b...

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Delicious Indian buffet at an affordable price! I appreciate the fresh naan bread they serve with their tasty selection of curries. The staff is friendly and it...

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Visited this place on a busy Friday afternoon with my friends. the options were good and eating was good according to buffet standards. but gloomy options were...

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The best value Indian in Victoria. Simple buffet with quality ingredients all of the dishes are well done. The Nan bread is excellent and the robot is the icing...

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Int Restaurants
4.3 ★ from 1018 reviews
Jessica
14.01.2024 - 05:51

On September 2nd, we made a last-minute decision to stop by @themantravictoria. I pass by this restaurant almost daily and am always enticed by the delicious sm...

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Helen
14.01.2024 - 05:51

My partner and I were in search of a new dining spot for the evening, and we decided to try out The Mantra. As we perused the menu, we ordered glasses of Shiraz...

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Julia
14.01.2024 - 05:51

I recently went to this restaurant for a celebratory dinner and had the place pretty much to ourselves. A robot waiter brought out our dishes and even sang a si...

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Sandy
14.01.2024 - 05:51

We lunched here twice on separate trips and Mantra delivered both times. Lots of delicious vegetarian options in the buffet. Their Kadhi (fritters in chickpea f...

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Yoj
14.01.2024 - 05:51

Hands down to the best Indian food in Victoria!! Whenever I visit the island, I have to stop by the Mantra. They serve authentic Indian food and Indian street f...

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Sirved
4.0 ★ from 27 reviews
Sheila
17.12.2023 - 06:20

I stumbled upon a fantastic restaurant. I tried their lunch buffet which featured a wide selection of delicious vegan dishes, particularly enjoying their vegan...

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Sheila
17.12.2023 - 06:20

I truly believe that this is the best Indian restaurant in Victoria. I have visited several times and have never been disappointed. Each time I try something ne...

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Facebook
4.1 ★ from 57 reviews
Google
4.0 ★ from 674 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.4 ★ from 64 reviews
Restaurantji
4.2 ★ from 92 reviews

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