madras cafe - Calgary

In a constantly changing world, it is refreshing to see something that remains consistent. decided to go with a friend who never really had curries or Indian food in a big grade before, and wanted to experience a lot at a decent price. The...Menu is not overly extensive and the pictures help you make a decision about eating. you have to say that the personal was good to make a recommendation or two for them, and we ordered a sort including chilli paneer (they thought it was tofu) masala vada, chicken mughlai (aromatic and sweet), mutton madras curry (spicy tasty goatmeat) and egg masala rava (with hands to eat soon). I'm sure we had a few things. the service was a little hit and miss as we don't get the yogurt we ordered, but it was quickly removed from the bill without any damps. Happy to see that they open a second position soon and look forward to trying that. ask? to come back....absolute this time before two more years have passed.

This little hidden gem is my go-to for affordable and delicious South Indian cuisine! it is not licensed, and has not especially the most beautiful space, but eating is so good that it makes more than for it.

Great place. we had mutton masala dosa and mysore masala dosa, it was spirited. the spicy level was perfect and a must visit place.

Simple atmosphere. excellent food and service. great menu recommendations. we had a nice time of pretension.

Ok ignore the décor and don’t expect 5 star service, and focus on the food. Not usually one to seek out indian food coming from that background, but when the other half wanted to try something different (expanding her palate I am) we found this...place. Knew a few items on the menu such as dosa, idli and various curries but there were many that looked different and interesting coming from South India. For starter decided on the Spinach Vada, which are basically mini bhajias. Nice coconut chutney style dip with them. Then the Kadi Paneer (a good comfort food) which is a mild dish that goes with many things. A couple of Parathas (Warm, buttery soft light and flaky bread). Tried the Mutton Chukka Varuval which had plenty of meat in it and the spices were not overly done. Being mutton one had to watch for small bones, but other than that was quite excellent. The waiter threw in a free bowl of plain rice just because when we were chatting to him about the menu, and was more than willing to explain the dishes and offer advice on what to try. The portions may not appear excessive but combine it all and it was more than enough. Reasonable price too! Debating on whether or not to come back for the buffet, which is on during the day, but there is plenty of things on the menu to come back and try if one decides otherwise. Question is when?....