All the smoke, spice and richness of a classic tikka masala — without any dairy or meat. Our vegan version simmers plant-based pieces in the same slow-cooked tomato and spice sauce, so vegan guests get the dish everyone else is ordering.
Tikka masala is the curry most people picture when they think of Indian food: marinated pieces in a glossy, tomato-rich sauce loaded with ginger, garlic, coriander and garam masala. The traditional recipe leans on cream and butter, which usually rules it out for vegan diners.
Our vegan chicken tikka masala keeps the flavour and drops the dairy. The sauce is built the same way — onions cooked down, tomatoes reduced, whole spices bloomed in oil — and finished plant-based, so it is every bit as full-bodied. It is one of several vegan options at Indian Curry House-Banff, alongside chana masala, tadka dal and a vegan mango curry.
Vegan travellers in a mountain town usually get used to salad and fries. We would rather you ate what your table is eating. Order this with rice and roti and it becomes a full, hearty meal — and because everything is cooked to order, we can keep it dairy-free from start to finish and set the heat where you want it.
Find us upstairs at 225 Banff Avenue in downtown Banff, open daily from 11:30 AM until midnight. We are an easy walk from Downtown Banff, Tunnel Mountain, Middle Springs, the Upper Hot Springs and the Banff Springs Hotel area, and takeout means you can eat a proper vegan curry back at your hotel, lodge or campsite.
“A vegetarian’s recommendation”
“If you are craving Indian food and taste, I recommend this place. The dishes — especially the dosas — are excellent. I can’t recommend it enough for vegetarian diners.”
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“Fantastisk mat, god service!”
“Fantastic food and good service. One of the highest rated places we tried in Banff — both the dishes and the whole experience were excellent.”
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“Best Indian food in Banff”
“The best Indian food in Banff. The flavours are authentic and really satisfying, and I would strongly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting town.”
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You will find us upstairs at 225 Banff Avenue, minutes from the Banff Springs Hotel area and Tunnel Mountain. Plant-based curries are available for dine-in, takeout and catering.
Monday – Sunday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Dine-in · Takeout · Phone orders · Online ordering · Catering