The Curry Fix, Edmonton

Need a recommendation for your stay in Edmonton? If you're in the West End, The Curry Fix is worth the effort. So much so that you'll be bringing your friends for firsts while you enjoy seconds.

This. Place. Rocks.

From the outside, you might miss it because of the location.....it is one of dozens packed into the classic strip mall scenario.

As you approach you'll find a menu greeting you through the glass. I love this idea--and many restaurants do this. As a potential patron, one can grasp the overall feel of a dining establishment without actually having to go through the hassle of being seated only to find you'd rather be someplace else.

You walk in and find open seating and warm welcomes from the staff and/or owner. The place smells wonderful. All sorts of East Indian spices waft through the air awaiting your palate. The decor is simple, fresh, modern and splashes of eye-catching photography dot the warm-coloured walls.
Try the Butter Chicken and Naan Bread. And order up a side of Basmati Rice, too. (This dish is like me telling you to order the Chicken Fettucine Alfredo and Breadsticks at a knock out Italian place.) It's a signature dish and done well. A creamy, rich balance of savory and spice.

The Samosas (wrapped mashed potato and veggie with Tamarind sauce) and Aloo Gobi (Marinated cauliflower and potato chunks with cilantro) are tasty, too. Quite strong, yet appropriately balanced.

For dessert, let the creamy, mango rice satisfy your sweet craving. Not too strong and very different.

And there's even the option for a lunch buffet, around $12, during the week! A great way to try 10+ dishes and bring you back for that romantic evening for two.

A more-than-enough meal for two will run around $30--that's about HALF what you'd expect to pay at a full scale restaurant like New Asian Village. Don't get me wrong, I love NAV, too. But Curry Fix strikes the right balance between price, experience and tasty goodness.

GRADE: A- Check it out and rave about the awesomeness!

TIP: Find a different place to store the extra chairs......it's quite an unsightly thing to greet customers in the space that looks like its meant for a hostess stand.

The Curry Fix
616 Riverbend Square
Edmonton, AB
780.438.1008