Guru

Best Indian food in Edmonton. Start with the califlower appi. We love the mango chicken. Vindalo beef and the garlic naan bread. If you are starving include the tandoori chicken. Never get rice just use the wonderful naan to mop up the amazing sauces. Kevin is our go to waiter. He will take great care of your group. Order the Joel Gott canv sav red wine it pairs fabulously. Cheers Frank

This low rating is to offset all the high ratings out there, which made me come here. It’s average food, but not (in my opinion) worthy of all the accolades and hype. Firstly, I have to say, I think the reason this place does so well is because it is accessible. The interior is very clean with stylish décor, and the waitresses are all attractive white women. Usually, when we go to Indian restaurants, it’s usually not that nice, in terms of décor, and there is usually minimal dialogue with the waiting staff because they usually are immigrants. I’m not holding this against them, but perhaps this is why it’s rated so highly, because it’s more «accessible.»
With that said, I felt very much that the food wasn’t that much better than some Indian hole-​in-​the-​walls I’ve been to. And when I compare this to Vij’s in Vancouver (Vancouver’s best Indian restaurant), Guru is definitely laughable because it does not elevate Indian food like Vij’s. Here, the food is average, not stellar. I was alarmed at how quickly the food came out, which gives a great hint that it’s all sitting in batches (buffet style) being scooped quickly onto plates (Vij’s serves their food in individual pans). I had the butter chicken, and it was dry inside. The Nan bread was ok, but expensive ($ 8), as is the rice (I think around that ball park or more). You have to pay for everything separately. I think the food was comparable to an equally alright restaurant in town that’s also a buffet, but so much cheaper, Zaika.

I forgot about this place and have no idea how! I went here for dinner a few months ago and was blown away. I’m vegan and they have many vegan dishes but one in particular was too die for. It was an Indian curry with coconut milk! I haven’t seen that before in Indian curries and it was delicious. They were so accommodating. I tried the saffron rice, chana masala, veggie curry, roti bread, and veggie samosas! I didn’t realize they were fried in the same oil as meat but I do see it says that clearly on the vegan menu. My bad for missing that! Honestly décor amazing, service amazing. Book a reservation and go!

I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone. I have eaten here with my family more than 10 times with no significant complaints… It is a little pricey; but I feel worth the money if you take into account the great food, good service and nice atmosphere.

Tried chicken shooters for appetizer– absolutely delish! Curry lamb and beef vandaloo for our entrée — very good with big portions. Would highly recommend Guru’s.

This place gets no stars from me, unfortunately I have to leave one. We showed up with a large party and we didn’t fit at our table (the person who made the reservation was at fault, so that issue is our own) so we asked to move to a different table. We get seated across the restaurant which is fine. My son decides to have a meltdown and we couldn’t get him to calm down so after having ordered 3 entrees, rice, nan and two apps we asked the waiter to split the food that hadn’t been sent out yet. He looked at me and said he didn’t understand. So I asked him again to take the entrees, nan, and rice and split it. He said he wasn’t sure since no ones ever asked. I once again asked him to split everything down the middle. Blank stare. I looked him and said 4 adults were sitting here. 2 have to leave. Please take half of the food and put it in a container. We will pay and leave. He walks off. Come back later with some food in a bag and still has to take half the rice from the people at our table. He then takes me to pay at the front. At this point I’m frustrated with him, and keeping in mind there’s a party of 22 of us and I leave a small tip. He literally says «hah that tip» in a rude and condescending voice as I’m walking out the door, loud enough for me to hear.
That comment is why I will never go back. I had to explain myself multiple times and help him do simple math (4 – 2?) and then he still has the gull to be rude. I will not be returning.

I love Guru. If you didn’t quite catch that, allow me to repeat myself: I love Guru.
Chef Deependra Singh serves up the best Indian in town hands down. This man deserves a Nobel Peace Prize for food!
You need to come try the Cauliflower 65. I haven’t had a single dish here that I wouldn’t order again.
At one time, I was all over New Asian Village for being the place in town for Indian cuisine. While New Asian Village is still fabulous, Guru takes it to the next level.
if Indian food is your thing, I urge you to try them NOW.

Guru has been open since 2009, and I just ate here for the first time?! Shame on me ;) Honestly, the very best Indian food in Edmonton (comparable to many amazing spots in India itself) — I only wish I had tried it sooner.
The décor is contemporary. Service is wonderful. They take reservations! Parking leaves something to be desired on a weekend night, but that’s only because of how busy the complex is with the other businesses.
All of the food is in one word, glorious! The Cauliflower 65 is so good– it even kind of tastes like chicken, but in a really good way; just go try it. The chicken shooters are also very unique– kind of have a Mexican flair to them. The butter chicken is superb, melt in your mouth amazing; my only very tiny complaint is that the portion size is small. If you like paneer, then you should order Guru’s palak paneer– so so so good.
Can’t wait to go back! And if you haven’t been yet, make plans to go to Guru tonight!

This was my second time at this restaurant. I will always make sure to stop in whenever I am in town for business.
Hands down this is the BEST Indian food I have ever had — anywhere across Canada.
Food is amazing! Service is great. Super friendly staff and management.
If you’re in Edmonton do not leave without trying this restaurant. Guaranteed it will be a new favorite.

Guru undoubtedly has the best butter chicken in Edmonton.
I enjoyed lunch at Guru as part of the Unilocal Staycation, where we got to try butter chicken, along with the beef vindaloo, cauliflower 65 and naan. Everything was good! That butter chicken though was good x 100: the creamiest, smoothest and best tasting butter chicken ever!
The appetizer, the cauliflower 65, was incredible. Deep fried and saucy, it reminded me of chicken wings (random, I know) and I could have eaten an entire plate of this all to myself!
I loved the drinks too — chai is always a great drink, especially when eating Indian food, and the chai at Guru was tasty. I also had the opportunity to try mango lassi (smoothie) and I would definitely have that again! It wasn’t too sweet and it was colourful, cold and smoooooth.
The entire experience was great. The place is clean and classy looking. I loved the art everywhere and there was a cozy vibe about Guru that was very comfortable.
Service was good and we loved that Chef came out to chat with all of the tables there at that time as well.

Not having been here in about 5 years makes a big difference. In fact, I can honestly say that when I did come the first time, it was quite good, but nothing to express one extreme way or another. Time, or palate memory, changes things… thank goodness for the better :-) I would like to give Guru a 4.5 as I did truly enjoy it and would easily recommend coming to enjoy the food.
Again, this was part of my Unilocal Staycation sampling of West End establishments and here we sampled the Cauliflower 65, Butter Chicken, Beef Vindaloo, and Delhi Vegetable Masala and Chai Tea.
The Cauliflower 65 is an appetizer sauteed in spices and is easily shared with 4 people who do not want to spoil their dinner as there is enough to have a nice few bites :-) It has a slight spicy «kick», however not enough to worry in my opinion.
I ordered the Beef Vindaloo which was very very tender (and not fatty :-)) and just enough heat to enjoy without the heat not overpowering the taste of the meat and sauce. It was perfect on such a chilly afternoon as was the Butter Chicken with such a BEAUTIFUL colour of the sauce! Actually, I couldn’t get over how beautiful the colour of the Butter Chicken and Dehli Vegetable Masala was and both so very tasty; the Butter Chicken wasn’t so thick with sauce and meat pieces good size and the Dehli Vegetable Masala was very tasty as well as beautiful with the green peas and carrots along with the Masala sauce prepared.
To end the meal, I enjoyed the Chai Tea which, again, on a chilly day was perfect. Not watery and just perfect without sugar, though it is not sweet to begin with which I like :-)

Fine Indian Cuisine. Emphasis on the fine! This place is so fantastic.
I’ll start by saying I can’t handle spicy. As in — at all. This stops me from enjoying a lot of Indian food. But there is so many great dishes at Guru.
The environment is clean, dimly lit, and perfect for a classy evening out. One thing that really impressed me was that our server was wearing a suit. Now that’s classy.
The mango lassi was very sweet so be sure you like condensed milk.
We had the cauliflower 65 to start. It had the perfect amount of flavor. It was deep fried, covered in a light sauce and sprinkled with green onions. It was awesome.
For the main I had butter chicken. It was creamy and flavorful and fantastic. Of course the best part is piling it onto your nan bread and then piling that pile into your mouth.
We literally had no room for desert so it was out of the question today, but I do love indian desserts.
If you’ve not been, class it up one night and take your special someone here for a delicious meal with great service.

YUM, yum, and YUM again!
I simply cannot say enough fabulous things about GURU! I’ve never had a dish here that I didn’t love.
Their Butter Chicken and Butter Chicken Samosas (HELOOOOOOOOOOOO) are the best in teh world! The first time I ever had GURU was at the Unilocaler Party 2 years ago at the Telus World of Science & I’ve never looked back.
Recently, I went for a private lunch where we met and visited with Chef Deependra Singh! He even taught us how to make naan! Best lunch party ever!
From the appetizer menu, you MUST try Cauliflower 65 and Butter Chicken Samosas or you have not lived!
Finish up your meal with Mango Lassi or piping hot Chai and you’re all set!
Can’t wait to come back and try out the new Fall menu with BISON!!! Chef said it’s the first time he’s introduced Bison at Guru! Hint… Look for it on the appetizer menu :-)

My first Indian food experience was with the Unilocal group at Guru! Hey, I never claimed to be a «foodie», so don’t judge!
The service was top notch! The waiter was happy to answer our questions about «what’s least spicy», and the chef let us make naan bread! They definitely had their A-​game on for us. Judging by their Unilocal rating though, they always have their A-​game on.
To drink, I enjoyed a Mango Lassi (just like a smoothie). It was heavenly! We tried the Cauliflower 65 to start. It was not spicy. It had spice in it, for sure, but it wasn’t hot. I really enjoyed this dish to be honest. Couldn’t tell it was cauliflower at all. It looked like boneless wings! For the entrée, I went with the butter chicken. I very much enjoyed dipping the naan bread in the sauce.
One thing I noticed, they have private dining space. One room holds 8 people, and another room holds over 25. And these are PRIVATE rooms, not just a curtain wall.
I’ve posted pics of the menus. They have great options for dietary restrictions (dairy free, vegan, gluten free). The pricing though, seems pretty steep. Butter chicken is $ 22, plus an additional $ 5 for rice, and $ 7 for naan bread. Those prices make Guru a special occasion kind of place IMO.

BEST BUTTER CHICKEN I HAVE EVER HAD. Sorry that sounded so aggressive but it is truly no exaggeration. It was so creamy, and full of flavour. The chicken was tender and the addition of the basmati rice and green onion was just right. Not to mention the best naan bread I’ve ever had as well! You could tell it was made just minutes before being served, it was so fresh and warm. They have a lunch size or dinner size portion depending on your hunger level and occasion! Great service as well. They do take out too which is awesome. If you are looking for Indian food make Guru your first choice!

Delicious Indian restaurant!
I love the ambiance of the restaurant. Beautiful decorations and fixtures. Calming music.
Great professional service.
The food is amazing!
The mango lassi is a must have for beverages. Very sweet and delicious!
We enjoyed the cauliflower 65 as an appetizer. This makes me like cauliflower! Sweet and a bit spicy with a delicious crunch.
I love how they have an open window where you can see the chefs make the naan bread. It’s so cool!
The naan bread is amazing! Crisp, buttery and flavorful.
I had the Chana masala which is one of my favorite Indian dishes. It was amazing. Fresh and delicious.
This is a great place for date night or even groups or parties!

I am writing this review enthusiastically after attending a Unilocal-​related here on a Saturday afternoon. And how lucky I was to come here as it was my very first time and definitely not my last.
From start to finish, the lunch service was so great! Everyone from the wait-​staff to the chef himself, were super friendly and enthusiastic about their food, and rightly so as it was delicious!
To start, we all had the Cauliflower 65, which is named after the famous dish itself at a restaurant in Mumbai (apparently it was item #65 on this restaurant’s menu and became really popular with guests) ! So Guru, inspired by this dish, has made something to reflect this delicious popular dish — breaded and deep-​fried cauliflower bits smothered in a yummy seasoned marinade! A sure hit with everyone at the table! It was enough to feed 4 to start.
As a main course, we had the option of butter chicken, beef vindaloo, or delhi vegetable masala… they are known for their butter chicken so I had to go with that option! It was soooo creamy and spiced perfectly and came with soft pieces of chicken and rice as well as house-​made naan. Can I please speak for a moment about the naan and roti they make in house? It’s cooked in their tandoori oven at a piping 400 degrees! After which, is brushed with clarified butter and it comes out perfectly crispy yet soft and becomes the perfect tool to dip into your sauce using your hands.
The chef even let us try our hand at making our own piece of naan, starting with the pre-​made dough, and how to use our hands to stretch the dough by tossing it back and forth between hands, before he places each piece on the sides of the oven where they stick and bake up quickly, before being peeled off with special tools! So cool and interactive!
As a beverage, I was able to try the mango lassi (omg yum!!) and their chai tea (also yum!!)
Overall, the food and service at Guru was outstanding and will make me a repeat customer for sure! Thank you for such a great experience!
P. S. I hear their butter chicken samosas are excellent!

Update! My wife and I went back here for my bday and it was as epic as the first time. We started off with some drinks. Kingfisher beer FTW! We ordered a few appies– veggie shots and veggie samosas. The veggie shots were amazing. I’ve never had anything like this. Bite size morsels of vegetable paste and some other flavour bursting ingredients contained in some sort of baked cup… holy hell. Heaven! As always their samosas are to die for.
When we embarked on our gluttonous dinner journey we ordered the butter chicken of course. You have to order their butter chicken. It’s the best in YEG. We also feasted on the Goan Shrimp Curry which was amazing. It had amazing flavour and the size of the shrimp were perfect. Top that off with coconut rice and garlic naan bread and we were leaving home with next day lunch.
Both times I’ve been here the staff have been fantastic. The manager walks around playing the awesome host — chatting with customers, the wait staff fantastic as well.
Look, if you want awesome Indian food and great service. GO HERE!!!

Without any more doubt about it — Guru is the place to go. Not to sound cliché but their curries are top notch! Ranking high in flavours and spices. Simply delicious. I could dream of Guru’s curries all day long and drool over the simple thought of its beautiful spicy flavours.
Within a week of Guru — me and Mitchell have savoured the Chicken Korma — Rajasthani Lamb Curry — Lamb Vindaloo — Chicken Rogan Josh and their special Indian style Poutine definitely not your ordinary poutine — delicious nonetheless.
My favourite of them all? Hands down to the Chicken Rogan Josh! Utterly flavourful! I had also requested a spicy level of 8 out of 10 which gives it a good kick of spiciness.
YUM! YUM! YUM!
Most of our experience were through take-​aways — we were such regulars that the manager kindly and generously gave us a voucher for Guru. It was very unexpected but a lovely surprise which we used for during our first dine in on Sunday at Guru. The interior decors is elegant and shine forth the beauty of an Indian fine dining restaurant. We were pleased to be seated near the window of a kitchen which we had the pleasure of watching how the naans were made. Service was not that attentive as when I requested if I could have some gravies added to my leftovers — the server said she did see what she could do but when she came back — nothing was said about the curry and I went home with no added curry sauce — I was pretty sad :(- though I’d happily pay for any extra curry sauce if needed at all.
Nonetheless. the curry was too damn good that it exceeds the down side of the service and the curry was too damn delicious to minus a star.
So. I’m still giving it a full 5 blazing star! Best curry house in Alberta if I shall say so myself! :D

This is fabulous five star Indian! I came in for lunch, as I have been meaning to stop in ever since Guru was part of Unilocal’s Ultimate Science Fair, and they totally rocked it! I knew it was going to be amazing food, but what caught me a little off guard was how phenomenal the service was as well. Shout out to Jai, the other guy that kept coming out and especially to chef for checking on us, explaining dishes and dolling out anecdotes!
The naan is simply out of this world! Perfectly cooked, fluffy, slight chew to it, shinny and just mouth watering good. I had 2 apps: The cauliflower 65 (which comes with an amazing back story of why it’s called 65, ask your server, ours got chef to explain it to us… love it!) and the aloo chaat which was very unique and quite lovely. Then I just had to have the butter chicken! Oooo wow, so good. Perfectly spiced, not overly rich, just perfect! And I liked that it came with a cooling, refreshing side of melon! I’ve never seen that before. Oh, and I must mention the mint iced tea, yup, it’s a keeper!
The restaurant itself is nicely decorated, open but still with a few semi-​private areas. You can tell the lunch is mostly a lot of regular customers; a large amount of whom seemed to be groups of retired women… But with sexy, dotting Indian men running the place, I don’t blame them — I think I’m becoming a regular! All in all, a wonderful meal. I look forward to going back again, hopefully for a full dinner!