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Baba's Indian Cuisine

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👍👍 I’ve probably had 25+ dishes of palak paneer on multiple continents, and Baba’s has officially earned my #1 spot. It was INCREDIBLE! Anj, the owner, was so polite and friendly. I will be back here on my next visit to Nelson. Do yourself a favour and try the palak paneer 👌 People often mention Indian, service, chicken, restaurant, great, dishes, good, Great, amazing, Nelson,


Address

445 Baker St, Nelson, BC V1L 4H8, Canada

Website

www.babasnelson.weebly.com

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (171 reviews)

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Working Hours

Permanently closed.

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  • 4/5 Rosalind G. 2 years ago on Google
    We've eaten at Baba's the last 2 times we were in Nelson and were not disappointed. I had the Chicken Mulligatawny soup and Ed had a couple of freshly made samosas. Both dishes were very tasty and the service was fast and friendly.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Colton W. 1 year ago on Google
    I’ve probably had 25+ dishes of palak paneer on multiple continents, and Baba’s has officially earned my #1 spot. It was INCREDIBLE! Anj, the owner, was so polite and friendly. I will be back here on my next visit to Nelson. Do yourself a favour and try the palak paneer 👌
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Toby T. 5 years ago on Google
    Met a local who recommended it. Great service and the food was amazing. Hopefully we can find a place by us with as good of Indian food as Baba's had!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jim B. 5 years ago on Google
    Always a favorite of ours. Good food, great service never been disappointed
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Armen M. 5 years ago on Google
    Excellent food! Excellent people! I love this place!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Majed A. 4 years ago on Google
    Small portions. I like calling it itty-bitty dishes so you have to order many dishes to eat good. Some dishes not even enough for kids The lady working there is very friendly. Butter chicken is below average. Fish and prawn curry is good Chicken biryani is ok Prices are high because of the tiny dishes Not recommended and may not go again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 chris p. 2 years ago on Google
    In Trail? Two words, EAT HERE! This place is a diamond in the rough. We were craving something different, as we'd been travelling for weeks. What got my attention was the aroma coming from the kitchen as we walked by. Everything on the menu looked fantastic. We ate dinner there, and returned the next day for lunch. Definitely authentic. Try the chicken plate, or chicken donair. I have no idea what spices they use, but it was incredible. Again, eat here!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shel D. 5 years ago on Google
    Love love this place!! Same people have run this restaurant for as long is I've been eating here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Aziz D. 6 years ago on Google
    Great food authentic taste and awesome service - if you wanna try Indian food in Nelson that’s my :) thumbs up
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rene S. 5 years ago on Google
    Meals are plated beautifully and my daughter really enjoyed the smiley face on her butter chicken kiddies meal. All in all, one of the best Indian-food restaurants I’ve visited.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Cassy I. 1 year ago on Google
    Ordered from here last night. Woman who took the call first complained that we wanted delivery. Called us again complaining she had not recieved the e-tranfer we sent within 5 minutes of ordering. While confirming the transfer, she says "make it snappy." Terrible customer service, consistenly very rude communication. Food is only mediocre. Basic indian style, nothing to make it stand out, and very small portions. 3 main dishes was not enough for 2 adults.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Laurrie J. 5 years ago on Google
    Best Indian food in the Kooyenays . The hosts are gracious and the atmosphere is warm and casual . Always delicious
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mehdi Surani M. 4 years ago on Google
    We went to this restaurant 10 min before their closing time and the lady welcomed us. Food is incredible with right size of portion. Owner is very polite and welcoming. Will definelty recommend to all my family and friends. Cheers!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cameron B. 4 years ago on Google
    Lamb Vindaloo was spectacular, as always!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Arvinder S. 2 years ago on Google
    I wise I could give zero star. Very very disappointed. Worst Indian restaurant I have ever been to. I Ordered their Chicken dish which tastes like kadhi. And who put carrots in chicken? The portion is way less compare to what they charge for full dish. Also, Someone needs to tell them that they are supposed the cut the naan into pieces. I don’t even wanna go and try their other dishes. They definitely need to take classes to learn what actual Indian food taste like. Yes ,if you guys change the name of the restaurant to Baba’s cuisine, I’ll say nothing. That’s definitely not an Indian taste. I would never recommend this place to anyone.

  • 4/5 Mai k. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) For that the operators have never been in India very well. Price performance good. (Original) Dafür das die Betreiber noch nie in Indien waren sehr gut. Preis Leistung gut.

  • 1/5 Anushka J. 5 years ago on Google
    Food was not well prepared, was not hot even also the qauntity was very less..... totally unexpected and worthless

  • 5/5 Nicole H. 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing food!

  • 5/5 ZauBär e. 5 years ago on Google
    It has the best (Indian) food in Canada I've ever had. 100% worth to visit.

  • 1/5 Warrior R. 2 years ago on Google
    Went for lunch on the 29th of Jan. Was served tandoori chicken that had gone off and was rancid. Did not really notice til about halfway through dish because I was so hungry and the dish was so spicy. I informed the woman at the front. She accused me of trying to get the food for free and the chef was offended. He made the mistake of inviting to inspect his food. What I discover was a disgusting kitchen and food cooler where food was improperly stored and unmarked. The chicken was precooked, cold and rubbery and the container also stunk of rancid chicken. As a former sous chef, I was appalled and all they had were excuses and indignation. I go to a restaurant to have my food prepared fresh. Baba's fails as everything was reheated. And also disgusting was the Naan served in a basket with no liner. DO NOT EAT HERE until they fix these problems as you run a high risk of getting sick or worse. Because she accused me of trying to get the awful food for free, I paid them in full (no tip) and we left. Shameful display!

  • 5/5 Reanna S. 4 years ago on Google
    good conversations and food made with care

  • 5/5 Rachel W. 2 years ago on Google
    I love Baba’s. The owners are so kind and the food’s great. Delivery is also always fast and reliable

  • 5/5 Nick M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great service, excellent food!

  • 1/5 Fun S. 1 year ago on Google
    This is not your ideal indian restaurant.It won't satisfy your indian taste buds.Samosas were made in a fluffy bhatura crust instead of a regular crispy samosa crust.Curries were too sweet even though we told them we wanted them to be spicy.Naan's were more like tortilas i.e. frozen,not freshly made and not even cut into pieces. Drinks were ok.Portion size don't really matter as long as the food tastes good but we were disappointed with the taste for most food items.I won't be going back here again and I won't suggest this restaurant.

  • 5/5 Charn S. 1 year ago on Google
    Ran into a local couple who highly recommended baba's. Was feeling Indian tonight and we thought we would check out this place ...it didnt disappoint! Food was great, service was wonderful by Anj and overall had a great time ...will return!!!!

  • 5/5 Rachel H. 1 year ago on Google
    I had a fantastic experience at this restaurant. The food was amazing, the service was excellent and the atmosphere of the restaurant was relaxing. 10/10 recommended.

  • 1/5 Zorawar S. 1 year ago on Google
    I have been to a lot of Indian restaurants around world. But I would suggest anyone who is trying Indian food for first time not to make a perception as it was horrible food

  • 1/5 Mayank S. 1 year ago on Google
    Small servings and not authentic Indian taste. Uncomfortable interactions with staff. No fresh food.

  • 5/5 Ashley S. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely delicious food! The family who owns this restaurant are very friendly and do an amazing job at creating wonderfully delicious dishes. A favourite of our families. Will go again and again!

  • 5/5 Lucas B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food every time. Friendliest staff. AMAZING burger for Nelson burger month!

  • 5/5 Jamie D. 4 years ago on Google
    Stopped in for lunch ...so tasty! The chai tea is great. The samosas perfectly crisp. The portions appear small but boyfriend and I left feeling satisfied and full!

  • 5/5 Jason L. 3 years ago on Google
    Really great Indian food! Service was awesome!

  • 5/5 Brynn B. 4 years ago on Google
    I’ve been going to Baba’s for years and they never disappoint!! Great service and great food! I highly recommend eating here. The chicken saag is my personal favourite and is something everyone can enjoy!

  • 5/5 Eleanor S. 4 years ago on Google
    Always a treat to eat here, delicious and reasonable prices with great service

  • 5/5 Zachary C. 3 years ago on Google
    Yum! great food.

  • 5/5 asaf s. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing food ! Beautiful hospitality! Big menu with tones of options Best lamb dish out of 48 Indian food restaurants I’ve been to !!!

  • 5/5 Curtis C. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious food, nice atmosphere and great service!!

  • 2/5 Peter C. 4 years ago on Google
    What a disappointment it was that Tamil Kitchen was shut and my wife went to this poor gaff to grab our food instead. Being married to an Indian I am faily well versed in Indian food and this was very average apart from the Roti which were pretty good. The take away was all sauce, no substance and quite pricey to boot. On top of a pretty poor meal the waitress was also rude to my other half at the point of ordering so i'd suggest hitting Tamil Kitchen up instead.

  • 5/5 Michael C. 3 years ago on Google
    This local gem is always delicious and high quality. 4th or 5th time going over the years and it still is amazing. Prices are good and the family that owns the restaurant is very kind.

  • 5/5 Olivia Ranasinghe B. 3 years ago on Google
    We were very Impressed with the food. Authentic and fresh. Best Indian food I have ever had. The chai tea was fantastic.

  • 5/5 S H. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing food. Fantastic presentation. Super service.

  • 5/5 Erica G. 3 years ago on Google
    Our second visit to Nelson and we made a point of returning to Baba’s. Delicious meal, excellent service and value. We’ll be back...again!

  • 5/5 harry j. 3 years ago on Google
    Hi i was on my trip from calgary to nelson. It was my amazing trip and amazing food i get in nelson. 7 star for hospitality and the 7 stars for food. Amazing service.

  • 5/5 Nicholas T. 4 years ago on Google
    Best Indian food I've had this side of the ocean. Love the staff and the food. A must try in Nelson.

  • 2/5 Pankaj K. 4 years ago on Google
    Quantity is very less..

  • 5/5 Clifford F. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food.

  • 5/5 Candace P. 4 years ago on Google
    Best butter chicken ever

  • 5/5 Lucas C. 4 years ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing battlefront 2 player the owners son is

  • 5/5 Melissa I. 4 years ago on Google
    Great butter chicken I have had. Thanks

  • 5/5 Sam M. 4 years ago on Google
    Best chicken curry I’ve ever had, service was very friendly!

  • 3/5 Britt B. 4 years ago on Google
    Smaller portions than expecting and the meals did not come with rice. Taste was good though.

  • 4/5 Karen L. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious!

  • 4/5 Rita S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great flavors, excellent service..

  • 4/5 Terry C. 4 years ago on Google
    Good quality Indian food and friendly service.

  • 5/5 alien M. 4 years ago on Google
    The best food in nelson / area

  • 5/5 Aleisha 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing food! Great atmosphere! Lovely waitress♡♡♡


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Amenities


  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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