I was on a flight back to Calgary months ago when a very nice Indian woman seated next to me and I got to talking. We were discussing food, one of my fave subjects and I had asked her where she liked to eat in town. She mentioned the "Palace" in Country Hills so we assume she was talking about this one! Besides her own cooking she explained that this really was the real deal for curries and anything Indian for your taste buds. In we went on a Friday night and we got a table no problem at 6pm. There are no more than 8 tables here and it did get busier. The server mentioned that on a busy night with milder temperatures they get lined up out the door and I believe it.
The service, we would give it a 4. The woman was all by herself and hopping. I would have loved to have received more info on the dishes but no time for small talk or smiles! It was all business which is to be respected and our water glasses never did go empty.
The food was 5 star quality. We had a lamb curry - deep, rich and great depth of flavor with big chunks of meat. We also had a chicken curry which I asked for it to be extra, extra spicy. I even eyeballed the Fire Chicken on the menu which is said to be right under ghost pepper hotness and if you finish that dish, you get your mug up on the wall of photos of people that ate it all! I am glad I didn't order that as my chicken had just the right amount of heat. Very good curry, large portions (we could have shared one - next time we will do that and try an appy) Basmati rice can be ordered as well which we did and of course we went for the garlic Naan bread, also fresh and piping hot. YUMMY!
The dishes are said to be cooked to order so they ask that you give them 30 minutes to make your meal.
What is better on a cold winter's night than a hot bowl of fresh curry? Nothing!
We got a take out menu for next time and discounts apply for orders more then $40.
We were the only non-Indian people in this restaurant and I think that speaks for itself - AUTHENTIC SOUTH INDIAN!