Tasty Indian Bistro, Yaletown
21 people recommend, 3 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/askvan, r/vancouver28 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Tasty Indian Bistro recommendations cover Vancouver outlets, including Yaletown. Yaletown diners praise its food and upscale, lively atmosphere. Other diners recommend butter chicken and Devil's Drumsticks without naming a branch. Caveats include small portions, high prices and mild spice; opinions also differ on the range of vegetarian choices and how traditional the cooking feels.
Address
Tasty Indian Bistro | Yaletown, 1261 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC V6B 6K3, Canada
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Signature dishes
- Butter chicken, Cardamom cake, Devils Drumsticks
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Burn_n_Turn in r/askvan · Aug 2025
Popular among friends who know Indian food.
- Recommendsu/7theneuron in r/askvan · Aug 2025
Seconding the nomination as one of their favourite places.
- Recommendsu/kalamitykitten in r/askvan · Jan 2025ambience
Super tasty food in a fun, upscale atmosphere.
- Recommendsu/dream_boy99 in r/askvan · Dec 2025
Lists it as a downtown Indian restaurant option.
- Recommendsu/icouldbeeatingoreos in r/askvan · Jan 2025taste
Went to the Yaletown location a while back and thought it was very good.
- Recommendsu/Anshuman_m in r/askvan · Jan 2025variety
Recommends specific dishes there.
- Mixedu/wellnessgirllyy in r/askvan · Jan 2025portion
Says portions are small but the food is good, with few vegetarian choices, and loves the cardamom cake.
- Recommendsu/Few_Opportunity_488 in r/askvan · Dec 2025
Names it as a recommended Indian restaurant.
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- Recommendsu/KariAtuk in r/askvan · Dec 2025
Names it as a recommendation.
- Recommendsu/AffectionateBall2412 in r/askvan · Dec 2025taste
Says it is so good.
- Caveatu/BeginningChemical891 in r/askvan · Aug 2025service
Says prices rose and service declined, with gratuity issues, so they stopped going.
- Recommendsu/TubofTitaniumWhite in r/askvan · Aug 2025value
Recommends lunch special as more reasonably priced than dinner.
- Mixedu/Ok-Rutabaga-3342 in r/askvan · Jan 2025portion
Food is good but portions are really small.
- Recommendsu/Twoinchnails in r/askvan · Jan 2025
Recommends the Vancouver location.
- Caveatu/newton_surrey in r/askvan · Jan 2025value
Calls it overrated and overpriced.
- Mixedu/RNstrawberry in r/askvan · Jan 2025
Delicious but not traditional, more a chain-style take on Indian food.
- Recommendsu/DouxBong in r/askvan · Feb 2026taste
Recommends the Devils Drumsticks
- Mixedu/TheSketeDavidson in r/askvan · Dec 2025taste
Good but more fusion than authentic.
- Recommendsu/gp3716 in r/askvan · Aug 2025taste
Indian commenter says Tasty is on point.
- Recommendsu/achew-beccah in r/askvan · Jan 2025
Recommends the Yaletown location.
- Caveatu/Tribalbob in r/askvan · Dec 2025taste
Says it is one of the mildest curry spots in the city for anyone seeking heat.
- Recommendsu/HauntingHabit9074 in r/askvan · Oct 2025ambience
The go-to for boujee Indian.
- Recommendsu/Fickle_Ad_9391 in r/askvan · Sep 2025value
Calls the food delicious and good quality for the price.
- Recommendsu/boringredditnamejk in r/askvan · Aug 2025
Recommends Tasty in Yaletown for staying in Vancouver.
- Recommendsu/Alternative-Leave530 in r/askvan · Aug 2025taste
Rates the taste alongside Delhi 6, noting the Yaletown branch has harder parking and longer waits.
- Recommendsu/Comicfire94 in r/askvan · Aug 2025ambience
Calls it pricey but with a great vibe.
- Recommendsu/vivzzie in r/askvan · Aug 2025
Says Tasty Bistro isn't too bad either.
- Recommendsu/Pleasant_Bumblebee44 in r/vancouver · Dec 2023variety
Lots of vegetarian options; some of the best Indian they've had.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.