Astha

Just had lunch here for the first time. The Butter Chicken bowl was great, however the service was the absolute worst. I was the only customer in the place at 12:15, so no excuse. The waitress did not seem to be concerned if my food was good, if I needed anything else or even the bill. I made an attempt to offer some feedback, but she was equally not interested and argued the whole time. At some point through this, she said "well this is a fine dining place". They couldn't be more off the mark. A fine dining place would not have a thick coating of dust on their fake plants and decorations and would have experienced, friendly and enthusiastic staff. Perhaps dinner offers a different atmosphere and better serving staff. I won't be testing that theory. You guys have good food, but need to rethink what happens in the front in a huge way and you might just have a good little lunch business. I am saying that from experience as a former (successful) restaurant owner. It also appears from the few reviews I read, other people seem to agree on the poor service and the unwelcoming front entrance, but all seem to be happy with the food. Maybe we have a point??

We used to go twice a month to Astha, but it is bit difficult with kids now to go frequently so we are ordering for takeout since then! Never disappointed. Rama is really great and one of the best renowned chef I’ve ever known in my life. He used to be a lead chef in one of the famous restaurant in my hometown in India during 90s but I didn’t know he was making that delicious food. Coincidentally, we met personally in Red Deer first time and I was so delighted to know that he was that great chef in my hometown. I’ve not seen authentic East Indian restaurant like Astha in Calgary and only couple of East Indian restaurant in Edmonton you can compare with Astha.👍

I love the food. The service is a bit dry but the food makes up for it. Fair prices. The only thing I wish is that the recipes would be the same each time you order. The vegetarian dishes are never the same. One day you have nuts and broccoli and the following week you have small canned corn, no nuts and raisins. Good thing its always good :) No I guess there is something else I wish for. Consistency. If you say you are open until 9 p.m then please be open. Its a hit and miss. You never know when they will be open. One day they are and the next week they're not.

The food was superb here with lots of options. We were the only ones in there when we first sat down and had fairly attentive service. Unfortunately the waitress had her phone out and was talking to someone on speaker through out our visit which ruined the atmosphere. 4 star due to the service and front entrance being odd.

My absolute favorite place. Had to stop on our way from Edmonton to Calgary, I have eaten in almost every Indian food restaurant in Edmonton, nothing compares to the quality of food here. This place should be packed! The chicken tikka masala is my favorite dish but honestly they're all amazing. Support local!! Try this place out!