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Varsha Indian Kitchen, Victoria, BC
Varsha Indian Kitchen, Victoria, BC
Varsha Indian Kitchen, Victoria, BC
Varsha Indian Kitchen, Victoria, BC
Varsha Indian Kitchen, Victoria, BC

Varsha Indian Kitchen

4.1
4.1
124 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Indian
VARSHA is a family owned and operated restaurant. The family is Indo Canadian and brings a unique perspective to Indian Food. A fusion of the two cultures brings their own twist on Indian cuisine. When you come to Varsha you experience the families take on food, but you also experience their family.
Varsha is food. Varsha is family.
Located in historic Chinatown on the corner of Gov't St. & Pandora St. in what was once, one of Victoria's earliest theatres.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Contemporary Indian, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (250) 590-6252
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Custom Catering based on your event.
  • Private party facilities
    Please speak with Manjot/ Arshad at 250-590-6252 to discuss hosting your private party with us.
  • Private party contact
    Arun Dodd: (250) 590-6252
  • Neighborhood
    Victoria
  • Cross street
    Pandora Ave.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 124 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1
4.1 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

124 Reviews
  1. PrincipalPhil

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Varsha was the restaurant we chose for dinner with our 17 year old niece. Actually, she chose it. She had come before and once again, the food and the service didn’t disappoint. The spice levels were on point, and the protein we had were tender and delicious.

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  2. jojo

    Calgary

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service4Ambience4
    The mussels were outstanding! We also ordered the butter chicken mild and extra naan. Soo good.

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  3. FoodLover

    Charleston

    45 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    Overall3Food4Service3Ambience2
    A small restaurant with doors open to the street on quite a warm day; no air conditioning. The service was ok; a bit slow but the manager checked in to try to keep things going. We had the butter chicken poutine - butter chicken served over fries. The butter chicken had a very nice flavor, but the fries were limp and, when covered with sauce, just plain soggy. We've had a similar version at an Indian street food restaurant where they used crispy shoestring fries with better results. The Varsha naan was good, and was served with 3 sauces; the chutney was delicious. We also had the lamb curry, which was flavorful. We were there during happy hour, and the bill didn't reflect that, so a whole adjustment was done. All in all if I were going to eat their food again I'd probably prefer to get take out.

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  4. MaleVini

    Mexico City

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    Overall4Food4Service2Ambience2
    No es un restaurante bonito ni que invite a estar mucho tiempo ahí, sin embrago, la comida es buena y a buen precio, el servicio regular ya que hay poca gente atendiendo y se tardaron mucho en servirnos las bebidas, a pesar que éramos sólo dos mesas.

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  5. RobinM

    Edinburgh

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    Overall4Food5Service4Ambience3
    Don't be put off by the appearance of the restaurant - it's not much to look at at all. Once the food arrives you'll be very glad you came - brilliant samosas and prawns to start and then possibly the best butter chicken I've ever had [they even ask you how spicy you want it]. Excellent value for money too - for the quality and quantity of what we ate it really was very reasonably priced - certainly the lest expensive meal we had in Victoria but outstanding food.

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  6. LLRCA

    Vancouver

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    Overall2Food4Service1Ambience3
    The food was good, perfect naan. The butter chicken delish. The service terrible. Our waiter would not give us the time of day. When we were ready to close out he went and sat down to eat! Then he and another woman that worked there got into an argument to who would close us out. She finally did and was rude. Sort of put a damper on our experience. I guess we will order out next time as the food was great.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. BonnieG

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    When we come to Victoria we go to Varsha. Easily one of the best Indian restaurants we've ever eaten at.

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  8. DarrellW

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2023

    Overall4Food4Service3Ambience4
    Food was very good and plenty of it but service was a bit slow for drinks Nice quiet atmosphere, very casual set up

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  9. NVcouple

    Vancouver

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    Overall4Food4Service5Ambience3
    Not being extremely conversant with Indian cuisine we sort help from our server. We were very pleased with her recommendations. A most enjoyable experience.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Thoroughly enjoyed our time. Food is always excellent. We’ve been many times and have yet to be disappointed. Highly recommended for Indian food in Victoria.

    1 person found this helpful

  11. DarrylW

    Vancouver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    Overall3Food5Service1Ambience3
    We have eaten at Varsha many times and always enjoyed it. This time the food was excellent as usual, but the staff service was terrible. The cauliflower appetizer we ordered to be served first did not arrive until we were almost finished our main course? Then we had to flag down our server to get a container to take leftovers home. Then we had to flag down our server again to get our bill? I hope this is just a one time thing, but Friday nights serving staff should be reprimanded by the owner.

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  12. pierreluc

    Victoria

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    Food was delicious! We ordered a bunch of vegetarian dishes and none of them was disappointing. I will definitely go back as soon as possible! Prices were reasonable and variety excellent!

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  13. LizH

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    Overall5Food5Service4Ambience3
    Food is the most important part of a restaurant. The food here is very good. Every item had a unique taste profile. The chutney with the naan was the best I have had. Recommend very highly.

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  14. DAUZ

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    Overall2Food2Service1Ambience3
    Food was cold and tasteless (except for the samosas which were good). Service was slow and disorganised. There are much better curry house in and around Victoria! Do not recommend

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  15. Ernie

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 5, 2022

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience3
    Food was great ned service tocoild have been a bit warmer temperature wise Highly recommend this place

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2022

    Overall1Food5Service1Ambience4
    We had a reservation for 6:15pm via OpenTable. Showed up to the restaurant and they said there were no seats for us. I showed the host my confirmation and he said OpenTable was just a queue. He said he could put us on standby behind another few groups that had already shown up. Not very impressed with the service, we brought friends from out of town and decided not to give our business to a place that doesn’t honour a reservation. The restaurant was full so the food must’ve been good, too bad we didn’t get to experience that.

    2 people found this helpful

  17. MonicaGW

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2022

    Overall4Food4Service5Ambience3
    The Chefs Creation was delicious and such a great value.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2022

    Overall4Food4Service3Ambience3
    It was our first time; it a very casual sit down place. A bit of noodle bar vibe in Victoria. Food was decent 3.5/4 stars in terms of quantity and quality some of the stuff can improve. The garlic needs some more taste and basil on it for $5/a w its the most expensive garlic naan I have eaten anywhere. Malai kofta- the actual rolls or koftas are very mediocre and nothing lime the actual thing. The curry was perfect. I am sure they will improve with time, but for Victoria its good enough.

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  19. MichaelC

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2022

    Overall1Food1Service1Ambience1
    The restaurant accepted our reservation on Monday despite the fact that it was closed. We arrived on time to darkness. Ruined our evening. So no we had a poor experience- both with the app and the restaurant.

    1 person found this helpful

  20. Vanessa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2022

    Overall4Food4Service1Ambience3
    Service was very slow, not the best. Food was great!

    1 person found this helpful

  21. Charlie

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2022

    Overall4Food5Service2Ambience3
    Great food, but only one waiter to serve a full restaurant at lunch time.

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  22. JKVictoria

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    Overall2Food4Service1Ambience2
    Food was delicious. Some staff were working very hard, others standing around. Waited a long time to order and get drinks (like 15-20 minutes). They were apologetic, but it wasn't that busy. I think they were distracted by take-out orders, which was frustrating as someone sitting there feeling ignored.

    1 person found this helpful

  23. HeidiH

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    Overall3Food5Service1Ambience3
    The food was some of the best Indian I've had but the service was super slow even to give us water initially or bring our drink order. We sat there thirsty and wondering what was going on. I believe they probably had a lot of skip the dishes orders going on and were maybe short staffed. Once we ordered the food it came quickly. I would definitely go back when I have more time to spend waiting.

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  24. DeborahL

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2022

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    The food was amazing! And our server was incredibly friendly. She made a fantastic Mango Margarita, and helped us choose what to order. A fun, casual vibe with some of the best Indian food I've ever had!

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  25. jrml

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    Overall5Food5Service4Ambience4
    The food was amazing and delicious We definitely be back highly recommend it

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  26. NedHayes

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2022

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Fantastic Indian food in Victoria! Really recommend this place -- great team, making great food!

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  27. MichelleT

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2022

    Overall4Food5Service4Ambience4
    This was by far the best Indian food I have had in Victoria.

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  28. archie118

    Chicago

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2022

    Overall5Food5Service4Ambience4
    Delicious food, would definitely go back.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2021

    Overall3Food3Service4Ambience2
    The food was served in large portions meant for sharing. We over ordered so we had a lot leftover. The quality of the food was pretty good. The restaurant itself is more of a fast food place than a fine dining restaurant. The service was very friendly and got the job done.

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  30. GriffinH

    Vancouver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2021

    Overall4Food5Service4Ambience3
    A cosy, family-run restaurant, with a casual atmosphere and excellent food. The menu was quite extensive for a small place, offering an interesting mix of Indian and Western foods, with some fusion elements like the Bollywood Burger. Staff were attentive and helpful, if not speedy. Food was delicious and portions were generous. Music was too loud for my taste.

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  31. DanHaz

    Edmonton

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2021

    Overall4Food4Service5Ambience4
    Attentive server. Healthy quantity of food. Yummy naan. Great value.

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  32. PeterW

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 27, 2021

    Overall5Food5Service4Ambience4
    Very extensive menu that includes a selection of burgers and fries! The variety of dishes can overwhelm so you'll need advice if you are not familiar with this cuisine. Absolutely must try for East Indian food in Victoria.

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  33. SeanM

    Vancouver

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2021

    Overall3Food4Service2Ambience4
    Server seemed disinterested and not attentive even though he was not busy

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2021

    Overall4Food4Service4Ambience4
    Loved the butter chicken and the fries. This might be my Indian food go-to place. Just only one thing that might be an improvement. The music was loud and I barely could hear my friends or the waitress.

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  35. Karen

    Calgary

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2021

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Amazing experience. Great service and over the top food. Highly recommend

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2021

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    We had the Palak Paneer, Butter Chicken, and Garlic Naan. Everything was served piping hot, and was very very good. The server was attentive but not pushy at all and was very friendly. As is the norm right now with dining outside downtown, there was noise and it was a bit chilly but this is obviously nothing to do with the restaurant. We will definitely order again!

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  37. Suze

    Toronto

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2021

    Overall4Food4Service5Ambience5
    Food is always great at Varsha. Highly recommended.

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  38. HazelD

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2021

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Fantastic food, service and atmosphere. Would highly recommend, consistently good. ....................................................

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  39. Jaye

    Vancouver

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2020

    Overall4Food4Service3Ambience3
    A great place to go for authentic Indian food and friendly service.

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  40. LauroF

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2020

    Overall4Food5Service4Ambience2
    it could gain with a more intimate environment or decoration, with dimmed lights, etc. Not to make it more romantic, but to make it more Indian.

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FAQs

Varsha Indian Kitchen does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes and Uber Eats. Varsha Indian Kitchen also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (250) 590-6252.

Varsha Indian Kitchen is rated 4.1 stars by 124 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Varsha Indian Kitchen

1600 Government St, Ste. 101, Victoria, BC V8W 1Z3

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Pandora Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Victoria
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Contemporary Indian, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (250) 590-6252
  • Catering
    Custom Catering based on your event.
  • Private party facilities
    Please speak with Manjot/ Arshad at 250-590-6252 to discuss hosting your private party with us.
  • Private party contact
    Arun Dodd: (250) 590-6252
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