Akbar’s Own Vancouver
🍛 Akbar’s Own - A long-time favourite on West Broadway, Akbar’s Own serves richly spiced North Indian and Mughlai dishes made from traditional recipes and slow-cooked techniques.
Guests come for its fragrant curries, tender tandoori specialties, and generous thali-style meals; a reliable spot for comforting flavours, dine-in warmth, and takeout classics in the heart of Vancouver.
🍽️ Akbar's Own Menu
🍲 Salads & Appetizers
Fresh, flavourful starters prepared with traditional spices, crisp vegetables, and house-made sauces to begin your meal on a bright, savoury note.
Aloo Tikki Chat
Crispy potato patties topped with tamarind, mint, yogurt, chickpeas, and onions for a vibrant sweet-tangy flavour.
Dal Shorba
A comforting lentil broth simmered with spices and chopped vegetables.
Kuchumber Salad
A refreshing mix of cucumber, onion, tomato, and green peppers tossed with house dressing.
Onion Bhajia
Thin-sliced onions coated in seasoned batter and deep-fried until golden and crisp.
Calamari
Squid coated in a three-flour batter and fried until tender and crunchy.
Vegetable Pakora
Lightly spiced vegetables dipped in seasoned batter and deep-fried until crisp.
Fish Pakora
Fish fillets dipped in a spiced three-flour batter and fried until golden.
Paneer Pakora
Soft paneer cubes coated in Indian-spiced batter and fried to a crisp finish.
Prawn Pakora
Jumbo prawns dipped in seasoned batter and fried until lightly crunchy.
Chicken Pakora
Chicken breast pieces marinated and dipped in special batter before being deep-fried.
Mixed Platter
A generous sampler featuring samosa, vegetable pakora, and chicken pakora.
Vegetable Samosas
Traditional flaky pastry stuffed with seasoned potatoes and peas.
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🫓 Tandoori Breads
Soft, warm, tandoor-baked breads to pair with any curry or platter.
Plain Naan
Soft white leavened bread baked in the tandoor.
Garlic & Basil Naan
Naan infused with fragrant garlic and fresh basil.
Aloo Naan
Stuffed with seasoned potatoes and mild spices.
Palak Paneer Naan
Filled with spinach and Indian cottage cheese.
Onion Kulcha
Soft kulcha bread stuffed with spiced onions.
Kashmiri Naan
A sweet, rich naan stuffed with finely chopped dried fruits and nuts.
Lachedar Parantha
A flaky, layered whole wheat paratha.
Tandoori Roti
Thin whole wheat bread baked in the tandoor.
Akbar’s Bread Assortment
A trio of plain naan, garlic naan, and lachedar parantha.
🔥 Tandoori Sizzlers
Clay-oven roasted entrées served sizzling hot, marinated in traditional spices.
Tandoori Chicken
Half chicken marinated in aromatic spices and grilled in the tandoor.
Chicken Tikka
Boneless chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, grilled to tender perfection.
Lamb Tikka
Tender lamb pieces marinated with garlic, ginger, and Indian spices before grilling.
Lamb Seekh Kebab
Ground lamb seasoned with herbs and spices, skewered and slow-grilled.
Tandoori Fish
Fresh fish marinated in garlic, ginger, and spices, then grilled in the tandoor.
Tandoori Prawns
Jumbo prawns marinated in yogurt and spices, flame-grilled until smoky and succulent.
Akbar’s Mixed Grill
A generous sampler featuring tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, lamb tikka, prawns, and fish.
Tandoori Vegetables
Assorted vegetables and paneer marinated in yogurt, garlic, and Indian spices, roasted in the tandoor.
Paneer Tikka
Chunks of Indian cottage cheese marinated in garlic and ginger, roasted until lightly charred.
🥬 Vegetarian Specialties
Hearty plant-based curries simmered with aromatic spices, fresh vegetables, and rich sauces.
Masala Soya Chaap
Protein-rich soya chaap cooked in a tomato-onion gravy with warm Indian spices.
Shahi Paneer
Soft paneer cubes simmered in a creamy onion-tomato sauce with mild, rich spices.
Mutter Paneer
Paneer and green peas cooked in a smooth, mildly spiced onion-tomato gravy.
Palak Paneer
Indian cottage cheese simmered with fresh spinach, onions, and aromatic spices.
Eggplant Bhartha
Roasted eggplant blended with tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and spices for a smoky, rustic curry.
Vegetable Jalfraize
Stir-fried mixed vegetables tossed in a tangy tomato, ginger, and garlic masala.
Paneer Makhni
Paneer simmered in a luxurious tomato-butter sauce with mild spices.
Malai Kofta
Vegetable and paneer dumplings cooked in a creamy, mildly spiced cashew-tomato sauce.
Vegetable Korma
Mixed vegetables simmered in a silky, lightly spiced cream sauce.
Channa Masala
Chickpeas cooked in an onion, garlic, ginger, and tomato gravy with warming spices.
Dal Makhni
Slow-cooked black lentils enriched with butter, cream, and fragrant spices.
Okra Masala
Tender okra sautéed with onions, garlic, ginger, and tomatoes.
Aloo Gobi
Cauliflower and potatoes cooked with garlic, ginger, tomatoes, and spices.
Kadhai Paneer
Paneer stir-fried with peppers, onions, and spices in a rich tomato-based sauce.
Mango Paneer
Soft paneer simmered in a creamy mango-infused sauce.
Aloo Palak
Spinach and potatoes cooked with onions and traditional Indian spices.
Dal Tarka
Yellow lentils tempered with onions, garlic, and spices for a bright, comforting flavor.
Channa Spinach
Chickpeas simmered with spinach, onions, and aromatic spices.
Vegetable Coconut
Mixed vegetables cooked in a fragrant coconut-corriander curry.
Chili Paneer
Paneer, peppers, and onions stir-fried in a bold Indo-Chinese chili sauce.
🍗 Chicken Specialties
Classic and modern chicken curries simmered with aromatic spices, rich gravies, and fresh herbs.
Chicken Methi
Boneless chicken cooked with garlic and fragrant fenugreek leaves in a savoury curry sauce.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Grilled chicken pieces simmered in a rich onion-tomato masala.
Butter Chicken
Tender chicken breast cooked in a smooth, creamy tomato sauce.
Chicken Coconut
Chicken breast simmered in a velvety blend of coconut milk, garlic, and warm spices.
Chicken Spinach
Chicken cooked with fresh spinach, garlic, ginger, and traditional Indian spices.
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken and potatoes cooked in a bold, tangy, and spicy Goan-style curry.
Chicken Mughlai
Boneless chicken simmered with rich garlic, ginger, and creamy cashew gravy infused with aromatic spices.
Chicken Jalfrazie
Chicken pieces cooked in a vinegar-based tomato sauce with onions and green peppers.
Mango Chicken
Chicken breast cooked in a creamy, mildly sweet mango sauce.
Kadhai Chicken
Chicken stir-fried with onions, garlic, ginger, peppers, and a bold tomato-based kadhai masala.
Chicken Curry
Boneless chicken simmered in a traditional onion-tomato curry with garlic, ginger, and spices.
Chili Chicken
Chicken, onions, and peppers stir-fried in a spicy Indo-Chinese chili sauce.
🐄 Beef Specialties
Slow-simmered, richly spiced beef dishes crafted with traditional Indian flavours.
Beef Vindaloo
Beef and potatoes cooked in a bold, tangy Goan-style curry with plenty of heat and depth.
Beef Saag
Tender boneless beef simmered with fresh spinach and aromatic spices.
Beef Nihari
Slow-cooked beef in a silky onion gravy infused with fresh ginger and warm spices.
Beef Jalfrazie
Beef stir-fried with onions, peppers, and ground spices in a lively, tangy sauce.
Beef Methi
Boneless beef cooked with garlic and fragrant fenugreek leaves in a savoury curry.
Beef Kadhai
Beef stir-fried with onions, garlic, ginger, and peppers in a robust kadhai-style masala.
Beef Rogan Josh
Classic Kashmiri-style beef braised with onions, garlic, ginger, and aromatic spices for a rich, hearty curry.
🍖 Lamb Specialties
Lamb Methii
Boneless lamb cooked with dry fenugreek leaves in a rich, aromatic curry sauce.
Lamb Rogan Josh
Traditional lamb curry simmered with onions, garlic, ginger, and warm Indian spices.
Lamb Kadhai
Lamb stir-fried with onions, garlic, ginger, bell pepper, and a bold kadhai spice blend.
Lamb Saag
Tender lamb pieces cooked with spinach and mild spices.
Lamb Vindaloo
Lamb and potatoes simmered in a tangy, spicy Goan-style curry.
Lamb Korma
Tender lamb cooked in a creamy cashew-based sauce with subtle sweetness.
Lamb Jalfrazie
Lamb sautéed in a thick curry sauce with onions, green peppers, and tomatoes.
Lamb Madras
Lamb cooked with coconut, chili, garlic, cloves, mustard seeds, black pepper, and garam masala for a South Indian flavor profile.
🐟 Seafood Specialties
Prawn Vindaloo
Jumbo prawns and potatoes simmered in a tangy, fiery curry sauce.
Prawn Goa Curry
Prawns cooked in a coastal coconut-onion sauce with warming spices.
Prawn Masala
Prawns simmered in a thick masala with onions, garlic, ginger, and tomatoes.
Palak Prawns
Prawns cooked with spinach, ginger, garlic, and a blend of Indian spices.
Butter Prawns
Jumbo prawns served in a velvety tomato-cream sauce.
Prawn Jalfrazie
Prawns cooked with onions, tomatoes, and green peppers in a flavourful curry sauce.
Fish Goa Curry
Fish simmered in a fragrant blend of coriander, coconut, and Indian spices.
Fish Masala
Fish cooked in a traditional onion-tomato masala sauce.
Fish Vindaloo
Fish and potatoes simmered in a zesty, tangy vindaloo curry.
Fish Kadhai
Fish stir-fried with onions, garlic, ginger, peppers, and bold kadhai spices.
🍚 Rice Specialties
Rice
Steamed basmati rice infused with warm cumin for a simple, fragrant side.
Rice Pulao
Fluffy basmati rice tossed with seasonal vegetables and mild spices.
Pea Pulao
Basmati rice cooked with green peas and light curry spices.
Vegetable Biryani
Aromatic basmati rice layered with mixed vegetables and traditional Indian spices.
Lamb Biryani
Fragrant basmati rice cooked with tender lamb and a blend of biryani spices.
Chicken Biryani
Basmati rice simmered with marinated chicken and classic biryani seasoning.
Prawn Biryani
A flavourful biryani of basmati rice and prawns cooked with Indian spices.
🍽️ Akbar’s Specialties
Slow-marinated, handcrafted specialties prepared with traditional techniques. All items require 24 hours advance order.
Tandoori Raan
A whole lamb leg marinated for 24 hours in yogurt, garlic, ginger, and aromatic Indian spices, then slow-roasted in the tandoor until tender and smoky. Served on a platter. Market priced; please contact the restaurant for details and ordering.
Murgh Musalium
A whole chicken stuffed with minced lamb and rice, then grilled in the tandoor and finished in a velvety cashew cream sauce. Market priced; please contact the restaurant for details and ordering.
Dum Biryani
A traditional layered biryani prepared with overnight-marinated chicken, goat, lamb, or vegetables, cooked gently with basmati rice, fragrant spices, and herbs. Offered in small, medium, and large catering containers. Market priced; please contact the restaurant for details and ordering.
🌯 Wraps
Freshly prepared wraps filled with your choice of veggies, vegan options, or meat, all rolled in a warm tortilla.
Wraps
A selection of new wraps crafted with fresh lettuce, veggies, vegan mayo, and your choice of protein, rolled in a soft tortilla for an easy, satisfying meal.
🍱 Lunch To Go
Quick, complete meals featuring daily curries, rice, and sides.
Non-Veg Lunch To Go
A hearty daily meat special paired with dal makhani, rice, naan, and a side of aachar.
Veg Lunch To Go
A vegetarian daily feature served with dal makhani, rice, naan, and aachar.
Vegan Lunch To Go
A plant-based daily special accompanied by dal tadka, rice, tandoori roti, and aachar.
🍛 Side Orders
House-prepared accompaniments to pair with any meal.
Mango Chutney
Sweet and tangy chutney made from ripe mangoes.
Raita
Cooling yogurt mixed with cucumber and carrots, lightly spiced.
Achar
A bold mix of Indian pickles blended with aromatic spices.
Pappadum
Crisp lentil crackers that add a perfect crunch.
Chutney Trio
A flavorful trio of mint, tamarind, and mango chutneys.
🍨 Desserts
Traditional Indian sweets made in-house for a perfect finish.
Mango Ice Cream
Creamy ice cream blended with real mango and topped with pistachios.
Mango Cheese Cake
Rich cheesecake infused with bright mango flavour.
Kheer
Rice slowly cooked in milk and sugar, served chilled for a classic, comforting dessert.
Ras Malai
Soft cheese patties soaked in fragrant saffron and cardamom cream.
Gulab Jamun
Warm, syrup-soaked milk dough balls with a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Cuisine
🍛 Indian
Dietary options
- 🌱 Vegan-Friendly
- 🥗 Vegetarian
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Akbar's Own menu last updated: March 21, 2026
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