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Pawan's Indian Kitchen

Pawan's Indian Kitchen

1925 Lonsdale Ave North Vancouver, BC V7M 2K3, V7M2K2, United States

Indian • Pakistani • Ice Cream • Vegetarian


"Friends said that they had discovered an excellent Indian restaurant in the area, so we joined them for dinner at the Pawans Indian Kitchen. Before going to the restaurant I checked the reviews here and in oher sites and the vast majority of the reviews were excellent and near excellent. I was therefore eager to try it. It is a small restaurant with at the most 36 places and decorated with modest furniture, so the ambiance is very domestic and simple. Moreover, for some unknown reason they have a television hanging from the ceiling with no sound. It does not add to the atmosphere and is a visual interference. If they wanted a tv in the premises they could at least have it playing Indian dances and music.I found that it was not such a good value as each plate is around CAD$17 or 18 with addition of naam and something to drink. We were four people and two of us had just tap water. In the end the bill before tip came to CAD$80. We had no dessert. As for the food, I ordered a lamb dish which was just ok while another person ordered a chicken dish which was a little dry. I won't think I will go there again as there are many Indian restaurants in the area. A better one is the Swad Indian restaurant in West Vancouver with a better ambiance and food. It would cost about the same or a little more but it offers a better meal experience. I was disappointed with this restaurant and cannot understand why it has been getting so many excellent reviews."

Jewel of India

Jewel of India

2634 Alum Rock AV San Jose, CA 95116-2621, San Andreas, United States

Indian • Seafood • Chicken • Desserts


"This is one of the best places to eat in San Jose. I'm not saying that they are a 5 star restaurant that will awe you with their incredible atmosphere. On the contrary, they are a small unassuming spot in a strip mall where every dish and each person welcomes you in with comfort and genuine flavor. On top of that, they have an entire counter full of beautiful and delicious sweets.I am not an expert in cuisine from India, so I can't tell you which region their menu best represents but over the few years I've had to enjoy this place I've noticed that a very large percentage of their clients are Indian. So they must be doing something right in terms of authenticity.Thankfully they truly seem intent on spreading the love of their cuisine with anyone that walks through the door. The staff is knowledgeable and graciously patient with all questions about the menu.Normally I would break down the meal we just had here but it honestly does not matter. If you enjoy Indian cuisine or are curious about it, come here.Vegetarian options: There is a great selection of vegetarian dishes. The Vegetable Biryani is delicious.Parking: This is a strip mall. There is a great deal of parking, but you might need to cross a bit of parking lot to get to the restaurant.Wheelchair accessibility: There is a Wheelchair accessible ramp up onto the sidewalk very close to the entrance. There are a few tables in he center of the restaurant that can be set up for people with limited mobility.Dietary restrictions: They are very good about answering questions concerning ingredients and substitution when possible."