Named after Akbar the Great, one of India’s greatest 16th century Mughal emperors, Akbar’s Own Indian Restaurant has been delighting the taste buds of Vancouver locals and visitors alike since 1992 and has earned a solid reputation as one of the top Indian restaurants in the city.
Conveniently located just minutes away from the downtown core in the heart of Kitsilano, at Akbar's you will discover an extensive selection of dishes influenced by Mughal, Bengali, Persian and Kashmiri styles of cooking. Akbar’s specializes in cuisine from the mountainous regions bordered by India, Pakistan and Afghanistan and uses the ancient cooking methods handed down by traders and warriors who travelled on caravan routes to the East in the distant past.
Under the direction of restaurant proprietor and chef Amar Maroke, this family-owned and operated restaurant blends the finest herbs and spices together with fresh local ingredients to offer you the traditional Indian dishes that Amar’s family has been enjoying for generations. In addition to dine-in and take-out options, Akbar’s proudly offers catering services to residents and businesses across the Lower Mainland.
Mango Ice Cream
Rich ice cream with real mango flavors and pistachios.
Mango Cheese Cake
A real delight. Fulfill your taste buds with a real mango flavor and cream cheese.
Kheer
Rice Pudding.
Ras Malai
Indian style cheese patties served in saffron and cardamom cream.
Gulab Jamun
Pastry balls deep fried and served in syrup.
Aloo Chaat
Crispy flakes mixed in chickpeas, potatoes and chutney
Dal Shorba
Vegetable broth with lentils and spices garnished with chopped vegetables and onions.
Khumb Shorba
Fresh mushrooms and cream with Indian spices to flavor.
Kuchumber Salad
Chopped cucumber, onion, tomato, green peppers tossed with house dressing.
Onion Bhajia
Fresh onions battered with Indian spices and deep fried.
Calamari
Squid battered with 3 types of flour and deep fried.
Vegetable Pakora
Marinated in a tangy batter with Indian spices and deep fried. Delicately spiced vegetables.
Paneer Pakora
Marinated in a tangy batter with Indian spices and deep fried. Delicately spiced vegetables.
Chicken Pakora
Marinated in a tangy batter with Indian spices and deep fried. With chicken breast.
Mixed Platter
Samosa, vegetable pakora, and chicken pakora (serves 2)
Plain Naan
White leavened bread baked in the tandoor oven. A must for every meal!
Garlic & Basil Naan
Flavored with garlic and basil.
Aloo Naan
Stuffed with potatoes and spices.
Palak Paneer Naan
Stuffed with spinach and cottage cheese.
Onion Kulcha
White leavened bread baked in the tandoor oven. Stuffed with onions
Kashmiri Naan
Stuffed with finely minced dried fruit.
Lachedar Parantha
Multi-layered flaky, whole wheat bread.
Tandoori Roti
Whole wheat bread thin baked in tandoor oven.
Tandoori Chicken
Marinated with our special authentic Indian spices and grilled in tandoor to perfection. With half a chicken.
Chicken Tikka
Marinated with our special authentic Indian spices and grilled in tandoor to perfection. Boneless chicken breast.
Lamb Tikka
Tender pieces of lamb marinated in garlic & ginger.
Tandoori Fish
Marinated with our special authentic Indian spices and grilled in tandoor to perfection.
Tandoori Prawns
Jumbo prawns marinated in a special yogurt and then cooked in the tandoor.
Akbar’s Mixed Grill
Assorted grilled pieces of tandoori chicken, lamb tikka, tandoori prawns and fish tikka.
Vegetable Coconut
Assorted vegetables cooked in a unique combination of coriander & coconut curry
Aloo Mutter
Green peas, potatoes, cooked with onion, herbs and spices.
Chilli Paneer
Cottage cheese cooked with onion and bell pepper.
Aloo Gobi
Cauliflower & potatoes cooked in garlic, ginger, tomato and spices.
Shahi Paneer
Homemade diced cheese cooked in onion, cream & tomato sauce.
Muttar Paneer
Homemade cheese & green peas cooked in rich onion sauce.
Palak Paneer
Homemade cheese cooked with spinach, onions and Indian spices.
Channa Pindi
Chickpeas cooked in onion, garlic, ginger and tomato sauce.
Eggplant Bhartha
Whole eggplant roasted in tandoor, cooked with onion, tomatoes, garlic and ginger.
Dal Turka
Black lentils cooked in traditional slow cooking method with aromatic spices.
Vegetable Jalfrazie
Assorted vegetables sauteed with a touch of lemon curry sauce.
Paneer Makhni
Indian cheese simmered in a rich tomato cream sauce.
Malai Kofta
Vegetables and cheese balls cooked lightly in cream sauce and mildly spiced.
Vegetable Korma
Mixed vegetables cooked in creamy sauce and dashed with spices.
Chicken Curry
Chicken simmered in onions, ginger, garlic, tomatoes, coriander, cloves & cumin.
Chicken Methi
Chicken cooked with dry fenugreek leaves & garlic in a special curry sauce
Chicken Karahi
Boneless chicken cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions, green peppers and fresh spices.
Murgh Shahi Korma
Boneless chicken cooked in white cashew nut sauce garnished with sliced almonds
Chicken Tikka Masala
Grilled chicken cooked in onion & tomato based sauce.
Butter Chicken
Boneless chicken breast cooked in creamy tomato sauce.
Chicken Coconut
Boneless chicken breast cooked in a unique blend of coriander & coconut curry.
Chicken Spinach
Boneless chicken and spinach cooked with garlic, ginger & Indian spices.
Chicken Vindaloo
Boneless chicken and potatoes cooked in a zesty tangy curry sauce.
Chicken Mughlai
Boneless chicken cooked in fresh garlic, ginger and rich cashew nut sauce with fenugreek leaves.
Chicken Jalfrazie
Boneless pieces of chicken cooked in vinegar with onions and green peppers
Beef Vindaloo
Boneless beef and potatoes cooked in a zesty tangy curry sauce.
Beef Saag
Boneless beef cooked with spinach and spices.
Beef Nihari
Slow cooked beef garnished to taste
Beef Korma
Boneless beef cooked in white cashew nut sauce.
Beef Jalfrazie
Boneless pieces of beef cooked in vinegar with onions and green peppers
Beef Methi
Boneless beef, dry fenugreek leaves cooked with garlic in a special curry sauce.
Lamb Methi
Boneless lamb, dry fenugreek leaves cooked with garlic in a special curry sauce.
Lamb Curry
Lamb cooked in onion sauce with fresh ginger and spices.
Lamb Coconut
Smooth onion sauce infused with fresh ginger and garlic, finished with coconut milk.
Butter Lamb
Boneless lamb cooked in creamy tomato sauce.
Lamb Rogan Josh
Lamb cooked with onions, garlic, ginger, traditional Indian herbs & spices.
Lamb Saag
Boneless lamb cooked with spinach and spices.
Lamb Kadhai
Boneless lamb stir fried with onions, garlic, ginger, bell pepper & fine Indian sauce.
Lamb Vindaloo
Boneless lamb & potatoes, cooked in a zesty tangy curry sauce.
Lamb Do Piaza
Lamb cooked in a thick curry sauce sauteed with onions, green peppers and tomatoes.
Lamb Korma
Boneless lamb cooked in white cashew nut sauce.
Akbar’s Snack Sampler
Served with soup, salad and your choice of calamari or chicken pakora
Chicken Thali
Includes butter chicken, lentils, rice, naan and green salad.
Lamb Thali
Includes lamb curry, lentils, rice, naan and green salad.
Vegetable Thali
Includes palak paneer, dal turka, rice, naan and green salad.
Akbar’s Curry Bowls
Your choice of chicken, lamb or vegetable curry served with rice and naan.
Prawn Korma
Jumbo prawns cooked in white cashew nut sauce.
Prawn Vindaloo
Jumbo prawns and potatoes, cooked in a zesty tangy curry sauce.
Prawn Goa Curry
Jumbo prawns cooked in coconut, onion sauce & Indian spices
Prawn Masala
Jumbo prawns cooked in a thick sauce of onions, garlic, ginger and tomato sauce.
Palak Prawns
Prawns cooked in spinach, ginger, garlic & Indian spices.
Butter Prawns
Jumbo prawns cooked in creamy tomato sauce.
Fish Goa Curry
Fish cooked in a unique blend of coriander and coconut curry.
Fish Masala
Fish cooked in a traditional Indian sauce.
Prawn Jalfrazie
Jumbo prawns cooked with vinegar with onions and green peppers
Fish Vindaloo
Fish and potatoes cooked in a zesty tangy curry sauce.
Rice Pulao
Basmati rice and aromatic Indian Spices. Cooked with onions in their own aromatic flavor.
Pea Pulao
Basmati rice and aromatic Indian Spices. Cooked with green peas and onions
Brown Rice
Steamed brown rice and aromatic Indian Spices. Cooked with onions in their own aromatic flavor.
Vegetable Biryani
Basmati rice and aromatic Indian Spices. Cooked with vegetable melody.
Akbar’s Special Biryani
Basmati rice and aromatic Indian Spices. Cooked with your choice of lamb or chicken.
Prawn Biryani
Basmati rice and aromatic Indian Spices. Cooked with prawns and Indian spices.
Mango Chutney
Sweet & Tangy chutney made with real mangoes.
Raita
Homemade yogurt with cucumber and carrots mildly spiced.
Achaar
Mixed variety of Indian pickles and spices.
Pappadum
Crispy lentil cracker.
Chutney Trio
Mint, tamarind and mango.
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Mughlai and Kashmiri dishes from India's mountainous north-western corner. "Eggplant Bharta" is creamy barbecued eggplant with sauteed onions and tomatoes. Fish Curry, Lamb tikka, Tandoori Chicken and the vindaloo are also recommended.Spicing is mild in multitudinous pilaus, biryanis, tikkas, etc, but ingridients are top notch. Try it to belive it.
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