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Honest Indian Restaurant

Indian Buffet, Vegetarian, Many Vegan

Vegetarian

$$

Top tips

Ask about: cross-contamination Ask about: mixed vegan claims Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance, seating, and restrooms available.
  • Good to know: Be aware that quality and service can be inconsistent; recent experiences vary widely.
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  • Try the masala dosa and pav bhaji, frequently praised by guests.
  • Good to know: Consider requesting utensils and plates explicitly as they may not be automatically provided.
  • Good to know: Expect possible wait time or limited availability for some popular drinks like masala tea.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention dosa, pizza and pav bhaji.

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Also bowl, chai latte, samosa and vada pav.

Good for

The vibe: families

Praised for cozy atmosphere and beautiful interior.

Good to know

  • Lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Honest Indian Restaurant serves fully vegetarian Indian dishes with some ambiguity about vegan specifics—dishes like masala dosa and pav bhaji receive high praise. The interior is modern and clean, with quick service noted on most visits, though some recent reviews mention inconsistent food quality and slower or inattentive service. Pricing is moderate, and accessibility features include wheelchair access and onsite dining with delivery and takeout options.

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2369 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON K2B 5L2, Canada

Opening hours

Monday
12:00–22:30
Tuesday
12:00–22:30
Wednesday
12:00–22:30
Thursday
12:00–22:30
Friday
12:00–23:00
Saturday
11:00–23:00
Sunday
11:00–22:30

the food

3.5 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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4.3 1,212 reviews Read on Google Maps
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5.0 1 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Limited vegan options

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Unclear in places
staff
Friendly
protein
lentils, chickpeas, beans + 1 more

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

Ask about: The menu makes inconsistent vegan claims.

Ask about: Cross-contamination: ask about sauces before ordering.

Good to know: Vegan options aren't always available.

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