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Authentic Cuisine of India - Indian Cuisine Victoria BC

My passion for cooking began in my childhood village of Krishna Nagar in India, where I watched my father and grandfather create delicious meals for customers. My father taught me ancient cooking techniques that would later serve as the foundation of my career.

I honed my skills at the 5-star Taj Mahal Hotel in Delhi, where I learned the original North Indian cooking style and the ideal mix of spices and herbs for each dish. Later, I worked at The Oberoi and earned Employee of the Year before moving to Canada in 2007. After years of working in various restaurants, I settled on Vancouver Island and worked at Spice Hut Indian Cuisine.

Eventually, I found a partner who shared my dream, and together we founded Authentic Cuisine of India in Victoria, fulfilling our shared vision. At our Indian cuisine restaurant, we strive to stay true to the traditional way of cooking and create the most natural and original taste for each dish, just as I was taught by my father and grandfather all those years ago....

-Giriraj Rana

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Experience the explosion of flavors in every bite with our exquisite and flavorsome dishes that cater to every palate

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Savor the authentic, all-natural taste of our preservative-free gravies, made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients in-house with no artificial colors or flavors.

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Relax and unwind in our serene atmosphere, perfect for enjoying a delicious meal with friends and family in Victoria.

Authentic Cuisine Of India Chef Giriraj Rana

HAPPY HOUR

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Chef Choice

Our Speciality

Discover our specialty dish, crafted with passion and bursting with unique flavors that will leave you wanting more.

Chicken Dum Biryani

[For dine-in only]

[Only available as mild/medium spice level]

Saffron scented long grain basmati rice and marinated tender chicken with bones cooked in old style dum biryani of Authentic Cuisine. Served in sealed clay pot.

$24.00

Lamb Pan Biryani

[Spice level to choose: Mild, Mild/medium, Medium, medium/hot, Hot, extra hot]

Saffron scented long grain basmati rice and marinated boneless lamb cooked in old style biryani of Authentic Cuisine.

$24.00

Prawn Pan Biryani

[Spice level to choose: Mild, Mild/medium, Medium, medium/hot, Hot, extra hot]

Saffron scented long grain basmati rice and marinated prawns cooked in old style biryani of Authentic Cuisine.

$25.00

Vegetable Pan Biryani

[Spice level to choose: Mild, Mild/medium, Medium, medium/hot, Hot, extra hot]

[For vegan dish request to remove paneer, butter, and side mixed raita]

Saffron scented long grain basmati rice and variety of vegetables cooked in old style biryani of Authentic Cuisine.

$22.00

Chicken Pan Biryani

[Spice level to choose: Mild, Mild/medium, Medium, medium/hot, Hot, extra hot]

Saffron scented long grain basmati rice and marinated boneless chicken cooked in old style biryani of Authentic Cuisine.

$23.00
Indian Cuisine Restaurant Speciality
Happy Hour2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

High Balls

$4.50

Phillips Draught

$5.00

House Wine

$5.00

All Appetizers

$3.00
testimonialsWhat Our Clients Say
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Everything we tried on their menu was delicious. Fine dine in place in Langford (Belmont market) with warm and cozy ambiance. It may take some time. Looking forward to trying more items on their menu.

Apurva Badoni
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Amazing food!! So delicious and fresh....will definitely come here again!

Crista Peacey
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Beautiful ambiance, delicious food , specially tandoori prawns and chicken dum biryani ..

Sunny Gill
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The food is absolutely amazing – everything we tasted was delicious. staff is also very friendly. I recommend to everyone! I would like to come back here again and again.

Harleen Kaur
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Very delicious food! Truly Indian! Staff is friendly very accommodating. They can even prepare Jain food if you place the order in advance

Jugal Shah
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I came in for a chai and talked with the manager. He said it was on the house! I came back for dinner and it was even better. New fan of cuisine of India. I recommend coconut lamb curry. Owner came over too!

Samuel McGrath
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We tried this restaurant last week. The food was delicious, the server was friendly and attentive and the prices comparable to other restaurants in the area. We will definitely be back.

Mona Achtzener
Authentic Indian Dish
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The flavors in their dishes were absolutely fantastic, and the spices were just right. It felt like I was transported to the streets of India with every bite. The staff was friendly and attentive, making sure we had a wonderful dining experience.

Aditya Pathak
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Food was delicious and beautifully presented with excellent quality ingredients. Service was great. The owner came and talked with us as well and gave us good travel suggestions. We loved it so much that we came back 2 days later for our final dinner of our vacation.

Anthony Vigil
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We are closed on December 25, 2023 for Christmas.    

On Boxing Day we'll open at 2:00 PM with same closing time at 10:00 PM    

We will stay closed on Jan 1, 2024

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