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Ember Indian Kitchen, Richmond, BC

Ember Indian Kitchen

4.3
4.3
187 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Indian
Ember Indian Kitchen is inspired by a Fusion of East African and East Indian Culinary History. The streets of Kampala, Uganda boast tender meats that are charbroiled on skewers on grills and in burning hot tandoor’s. Meats are infused in special homemade marinades. Vegetarian dishes are fresh and cooked with special herbs and spices filled with flavour.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, East African
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:30 pm–5:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (604) 370-4485
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Dining Coordinator: (604) 370-4485

Offers

  • Happy Hour at Ember!

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
    Join us for Happy Hour in our beautiful restaurant or enjoy the sunset from our magic patio. Cold Smooth & Tasty. Try our cocktails offer for a very small price. Classic Mojito Strawberry Daiquiri Cosmopolitan Martini Rum Bongo Don’t forget to take a look at our dine-in and lunch menu! Reserve Now

What 187 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Vancouver Suburbs

    Healthy

  • Vancouver Suburbs

    Vegetarian-friendly

187 Reviews
  1. MachikoB

    Vancouver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    The food we ordered was tasty and spicy: just the way we wanted it, though we found the prices a little too high.

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  2. Heidi

    Vancouver

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good food we'll prepared. Bundle up though. Freezing in the restaurant

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  3. Jajo

    Phoenix

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Lovely people, delicious food. We’ve been a number of times and will return

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  4. ColinZ

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good place for Indian Food. Service was top notch and the environment was very nice.

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  5. JasonK

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    We love coming to your restaurant but we often find the service to be slow, the lights are always bright, and no music. Its a beautiful room, but you need more "ambiance" and attentive service.

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  6. Neil

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice restaurant near the river, quiet atmosphere and stellar service. Will go again in a heartbeat!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    Food was bland, for African/Indian fusion it was really dumbed down and cater to a more “basic” customer it seems. One of the servers was great but the specific one serving us was rude.

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  8. LizB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    We had a nice lunch at the Ember Indian Kitchen restaurant. The beef Mishkaki served with a small salad and french fries was delicious. The other dish was the Alaskan Cod Fish - Biryani served in a bowl with Basmati rice and several tasty spices. We enjoyed the food and will definitely be back again.

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  9. Icequeen26

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The fish pakora was excellent. If you order hot /spicy they do make it very hot. We ordered the Tikka masala, butter chicken and lamb chops. All of it was good. We will definitely come back.

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  10. Judy

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Not only was the service excellent but the food was great - staff very accommodating and friendly

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  11. WILLTOEAT

    Vancouver

    10 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    Staff shortages both front of house and kitchen will solve a lot of their problems. The food doesn't scream spectacular, just your average food you would find in a food court. Be prepared to wait. We waited 45 mins for our first items to come out. and it all came out at once no separation of appetizers from mains. If you are in the neighbourhood and craving this cuisine then give it a try. But i would not go out of my way for this.

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  12. FabiK

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Ember has a varied menu which includes some North African dishes. Everything we tried was very tasty, well cooked and spiced. We had daal, chicken korma, spinach Baijian (sp?) and eggplant fries, all with rice. I stayed away from gluten :) The prices are comparable to any other restaurant and the food is delicious. plus it's a nice setting, overlooking the Fraser River.

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  13. FionaC

    Vancouver

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience3
    We have eaten here a few times and enjoyed it. The last time we dined here, we were disturbed to realize the bill did not match the prices displayed on the menu. Server did not mention the "price increase" and we did not see the small sticker on the menu that seemingly served as notice. I have nothing against businesses having to raise prices, but this felt like false advertising. Buyer beware- prices listed on the menu are not what you will be charged, and there is no mention of a overall percentage or dollar increase, so it feels pretty arbitrary. Ok food, strange service, and the mystery price increase at the end means that we won't return.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience5
    We love going for the food at Embers. It never disappoints. However the service is always slow and rather poor. I seem to always wait an hour for food. The location and view is wonderful. If only the service would improve I would go more often.

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  15. MaureenO

    Vancouver

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were greeted with smiles and seated. Our server was so attentive and explained the menu when asked. We all enjoyed our meals. Thanks

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  16. SandieK

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    lovely restaurant and people. food very good. setting very nice.

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  17. JenniferT

    Vancouver

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Spacious room with views over river. Dine out menu with lots of options for two courses and rice pudding dessert. Excellent service and very good food with large portions.

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  18. Sharn

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    With all of the great reviews, we were super excited to try Ember Indian kitchen as a part of Dine Out Vancouver. It was the worst experience ever. All of the food was served cold. At first we thought it was our own fault and that the appetizers were cold as we were taking selfies for Instagram. However, even the mains arrived cold. We let the staff know but were met with shrugs. Initially we actually sent the masala fish back as it looked nothing like the menu picture and was slathered with marinara. Lamb tikka flavours were good, but again cold. We attempted to stay positive. The fish was overcooked, as if it had been sitting out for a while. Half our plates were white rice and naan. Majority of our meals went into takeout bags with the intention to heated up at home, but we were so put off by the experience, we put the food in the bin as soon as we got home. Would not recommend.

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  19. FrankF

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It is a lovely restaurant. Service was helpful and laid back. Food was amazing!

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  20. LindaLou

    Vancouver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We enjoyed a hearty lunch on a very cold day. The setting is ideal with the Fraser River flowing nearby. The food never disappoints.

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  21. Pamela

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I enjoy our neighbourhood restaurant Ember Indian Kitchen. Staff are always friendly and inviting. As always, the food is very good to exceptional. I love their Butter Chicken as well as the Karai Chicken. Restaurant is clean and there is always free parking available in the area. My favourite place to dine.

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  22. Simonw

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    food and service is excellent. great location and decor

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 30, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Enjoyed the food and the ambiance.

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  24. SpecialNightinVan

    London

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is great, the location is nice, and the staff are friendly. They have classic Indian dishes and some special ones too!

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  25. ShelleyW

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, beautiful setting !

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  26. MariaEH

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Excellent food and place. Good service. Nice restaurant.

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  27. LoveToEat

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2022

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Great food, our main server (she wore glasses) was friendly & helpful, & naturally we appreciate the gorgeous location. We’ve probably been to Embers 10 times, both for casual meals & various special occasions, but this was the first birthday celebrated there. My only disappointment was that despite advance communication on my part, there was none from Embers about what they’d do for the birthday celebrant. I had to get up from my chair after we’d ordered dessert to remind them, whereupon they suggested putting a candle in the dessert we’d ordered. Then it all went smoothly & was fun. Such a special spot, I hope they address that small gap in communication so we think of Embers for other birthdays & such. We like this restaurant very much.

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  28. Kianmo

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ember Kitchen is a must try! The food is delicious and full of flavour, all staff including the owner are attentive and friendly, the decor is upscale warehouse, and the patio is large and peaceful. We had the mogo and grill prawns to start, and butter chicken with garlic naan and mishaka with regular naan as entrees. It was all so delicious we got an order of chicken tikka to go, which was also delicious the next day! 5-star from the service to the food!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 15, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Everything is so good here! Get the $5 hot sauce if you like spicy. It’s super flavourful.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2022

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    Good food as always. Trying to pay was so slow, had to ask twice

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  31. RobC

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great little hidden spot. As someone not used to Indian food in any capacity, the meals looked and tasted great. Given the summer weather and time of day, the patio seating was perfect for an evening meal. Definitely looking forward to trying more items from the menu, and just eating at the restaurant again in the future!

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  32. Foodies

    Vancouver

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    The food was quite good but it took about an hour and a half to get dinner. Even when we arrived with a reservation, we just stood there about 3 minutes before anyone greeted us and then its was at least 15 minutes until we got water and drink orders. The room and location and patio are very nice. One diner did not like her dinner at all but the rest were satisfied.

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  33. member

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    One of our favourite restaurants because the food is great!

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  34. kbholden

    Vancouver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and food. The patio was a perfect spot to spend my birthday evening.

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  35. Bharat

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Good place with delicious food ! A little pricey and portions are somewhat smaller, but good taste, flavor and fusion of Indian and East African cuisine. Tried their Fish Biryani! a first for me and I was pleasantly surprised with a medium to low spiced but flavorful and tasty biryani with many chunks of cod !!

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  36. foodieinvancouver

    Vancouver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good selections of dishes. Attentive service. Will visit again.

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  37. foodieinvancouver

    Vancouver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good selections of dishes. Attentive service. Will visit again.

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  38. LoveToEat

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful spot, food is delicious & nicely presented, service friendly & efficient.

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  39. CBenedet

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall2food3service3ambience4
    Local restaurant. Food is usually very good although service has always been slow even from when they opened a few years back. Had a friend visiting from Europe and took her for dinner there. Our waitress was working very hard to cover all the tables and was pleasant with us. Service was slow, but we anticipated that given our history with the restaurant. Appetizers were hot and delicious. Waited a long time for our mains and they were barely luke warm when they arrived. When the manager was sent to our table, he just made excuses, rather than listening and being respectful. But the worse was that when we got our bill, they not only charged us for everything but also included a small cost for what I assume was the takeout container we used for our leftovers! We were appalled. Although location is lovely and close to home we will neither frequent there again nor recommend. We can find equally delicious takeout from Best Bites. Shame on you Ember.

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  40. FionaC

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Seated promptly on the patio- noise level inside was high, so we were glad to have a bit of a buffer outside. Service was lacking. Food wad good.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Ember Indian Kitchen does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes and Uber Eats. Ember Indian Kitchen also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 370-4485.

Ember Indian Kitchen is rated 4.3 stars by 187 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ember Indian Kitchen

135 – 6168 London Road, Richmond, BC V7E 3S3

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Richmond
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:30 pm–5:30 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, East African
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
    (604) 370-4485
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Dining Coordinator: (604) 370-4485
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