Dawett Kelowna

    ๐Ÿ› Dawett Fine Indian Cuisine in Kelowna offers authentic Indian dishes like butter chicken, lamb biryani, and paneer pakora in a warm, elegant setting.

    Enjoy dine-in, takeout, or delivery with friendly service, gluten-free options, and convenient downtown parking. A top choice for Indian food lovers in the Okanagan.

    ๐ŸŒŸ Known for Butter Chicken, Eggplant Bhartha.

    ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Dawett Menu

    See the full Dawett menu in Kelowna, including popular dishes and house favourites.

    ๐ŸฅŸ Appetizers

    Start your meal with classic Indian snacks, soups, and shareable starters full of bold flavour.

    Vegetable Pakora

    Crispy golden fritters made with seasoned vegetables, lightly spiced and fried to perfection.

    Paneer Pakora

    Soft cottage cheese coated in chickpea batter and fried until crisp.

    Vegetable Samosa

    Pastry pockets filled with spiced potatoes and peas, served with chutney.

    Chicken Pakora

    Tender chicken pieces in a spiced batter fried for a crunchy bite.

    Fish Pakora

    Marinated fish fillets dipped in seasoned batter and fried until golden.

    Curried Mussels

    Fresh mussels simmered in a fragrant curry sauce with Indian spices.

    Wings from Hell

    Spicy chicken wings tossed in Dawettโ€™s fiery house sauce.

    Mulligatawny Soup

    South Indian inspired lentil and vegetable soup with aromatic spices.

    Dal Soup

    Comforting slow cooked lentil soup with herbs and spices.

    Cucumber Salad

    Refreshing cucumber slices seasoned with salt, pepper, and lemon.

    ๐Ÿซ“ Daily Bread

    Freshly baked Indian breads perfect for scooping curry or snacking on their own.

    Roti

    Traditional whole wheat flatbread, soft and simple.

    Nan

    Classic oven baked bread, fluffy and warm.

    Garlic Nan

    Soft naan brushed with garlic and herbs.

    Onion Cilantro Nan

    Fluffy naan topped with onions and fresh cilantro.

    Parantha

    Layered flaky bread brushed with butter.

    Onion Kulcha

    Naan stuffed with seasoned onions and spices.

    Coconut Nan

    Sweet coconut stuffed naan with a soft centre.

    Paneer Kulcha

    Bread stuffed with spiced paneer and baked in the tandoor.

    Aloo Parantha

    Whole wheat bread stuffed with seasoned potatoes and herbs.

    ๐Ÿ”ฅ Tandoori Specials

    Marinated meats, seafood, and paneer grilled in a traditional clay tandoor.

    Chicken Tikka

    Juicy boneless chicken marinated in yogurt and spices then grilled.

    Paneer Tikka

    Cubes of paneer marinated in spices and grilled until smoky.

    Tandoori Chicken

    Bone in chicken marinated overnight and cooked in the clay oven.

    Tandoori Soya Chaap

    Protein rich soy sticks marinated in spices and grilled.

    Lamb Seekh Kebab

    Ground lamb skewers seasoned and grilled over open flames.

    Fish Tikka

    Fresh marinated fish fillets grilled for a smoky flavour.

    Tandoori Prawns

    Jumbo prawns seasoned and grilled until charred and juicy.

    Mixed Grill

    A sharable platter of signature tandoori meats and seafood.

    Tan Haryali Soya Chaap

    Soy sticks marinated in a green herb blend and grilled.

    ๐Ÿ— Chicken Specials

    Classic and signature chicken curries simmered with spices and aromatics.

    Chicken Curry

    Traditional curry cooked in a spiced tomato onion sauce.

    Bhuna Chicken

    Chicken cooked with onions, peppers, and tomatoes for a rich, dry curry.

    Chicken Saag

    Tender chicken simmered with creamy spinach and spices.

    Chili Chicken

    Stir fried chicken with peppers, onions, and chili sauce.

    Kadhai Chicken

    Chicken cooked with bell peppers, onions, and bold spices.

    Chicken Korma

    Creamy mildly spiced curry made with cashews and aromatic herbs.

    Chicken Tikka Masala

    Grilled chicken tikka simmered in a smoky tomato gravy.

    Mango Chicken

    Sweet and savoury curry cooked with mango puree and spices.

    Chicken Coconut

    South Indian style curry with coconut milk and warming spices.

    Chicken Lababdar

    North Indian specialty with chicken simmered in tomato, butter, and cream.

    Chicken Vindaloo

    Spicy Goan style curry with chicken, potatoes, and tangy heat.

    ๐Ÿ‘ Lamb and Goat Specials

    Slow cooked curries featuring tender lamb and goat in rich sauces.

    Lamb Curry

    Lamb simmered in a spiced onion tomato gravy.

    Lamb Vindaloo

    Goan inspired fiery curry with lamb and potatoes.

    Saag Lamb

    Lamb cooked with spinach and aromatic spices for a hearty dish.

    Bunna Lamb

    Thick dry style curry with lamb and caramelized onions.

    Lamb Dhansak

    Lentil based curry with lamb and layered spices.

    Lamb Korma

    Tender lamb in a creamy cashew based sauce.

    Kadhai Lamb

    Stir fried lamb with peppers and onions in kadhai masala.

    Kadhai Goat

    Goat cooked with onions, peppers, and spices in rustic kadhai style.

    Goat Do Pyaza

    Goat simmered with plenty of onions for a deep, layered flavour.

    Goat Rogan Josh

    Kashmiri style curry with goat, yogurt, and aromatic spices.

    ๐ŸŸ Seafood Specials

    Fresh seafood dishes simmered in regional Indian curry styles.

    Fish Curry

    Fish simmered in an aromatic onion tomato curry.

    Fish Vindaloo

    Fiery Goan style curry with fish and potatoes.

    Prawn Curry

    Prawns cooked in a spiced curry base.

    Prawn Vindaloo

    Spicy tangy prawn curry with potatoes.

    Prawn Korma

    Prawns in a creamy cashew yogurt sauce.

    Prawn Masala

    Prawns tossed in savoury onion tomato masala.

    Fish Masala

    Fish cooked in a tomato based masala with herbs.

    Fish Korma

    Mild creamy curry enriched with cashews and spices.

    ๐Ÿฅฆ Vegetarian and Paneer Dishes

    Flavourful vegetarian curries featuring fresh vegetables, lentils, and paneer.

    Aloo Gobi

    Potatoes and cauliflower cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices.

    Bhindi Do Pyazza

    Okra sautรฉed with onions and spices.

    Paneer Lababdar

    Paneer in a creamy tomato onion gravy.

    Chana Masala

    Chickpeas simmered in tangy tomato sauce and bold spices.

    Dal Fri

    Yellow lentils cooked with garlic, cumin, and coriander.

    Dal Turka

    Lentils infused with ghee, garlic, and smoky spices.

    Eggplant Bhartha

    Roasted mashed eggplant cooked with onions, tomatoes, and herbs.

    Kadhai Paneer

    Paneer stir fried with peppers, onions, and masala.

    Malai Kofta

    Paneer and potato dumplings in a creamy tomato curry.

    Matar Paneer

    Paneer with green peas in a lightly spiced gravy.

    Navrattan Korma

    Vegetable medley in a creamy cashew based sauce.

    Paneer Chilli

    Indo Chinese style paneer tossed with peppers and chili sauce.

    Paneer Makhni

    Paneer in buttery tomato sauce with smooth spices.

    Saag Paneer

    Paneer cooked with pureed spinach and aromatic spices.

    Coconut Vegetables

    Mixed vegetables in coconut based curry.

    Vegetable Jalfrazie

    Stir fried vegetables with onions, peppers, and tangy tomato gravy.

    ๐Ÿš Rice and Biryanis

    Aromatic basmati rice dishes layered with spices, vegetables, and meats.

    Jeera Rice

    Basmati rice seasoned with cumin.

    Vegetable Biryani

    Rice cooked with spiced vegetables.

    Mushroom Rice

    Seasoned rice tossed with mushrooms.

    Chicken Biryani

    Chicken layered with rice and biryani spices.

    Goat Biryani

    Tender goat meat cooked with fragrant rice.

    Lamb Biryani

    Lamb simmered with basmati rice and aromatics.

    ๐Ÿฅ’ Sides and Extras

    Add ons and accompaniments to complete your meal.

    Papadam

    Crispy lentil wafers.

    Raita

    Yogurt with cucumber, onions, and spices.

    Achaar

    Traditional Indian pickles.

    Indian Salad

    Fresh mixed salad with cucumber, tomatoes, and onions.

    Hot Sauce

    House made spicy sauce.

    Full Order Butter Sauce

    Rich butter curry sauce.

    Green Chili

    Fresh hot chilies.

    Sliced Onions

    Freshly sliced onions with seasoning.

    Togo Container

    Extra takeout container.

    Small Hot Sauce

    Small portion of spicy sauce.

    Chutney

    House made tangy chutney.

    Mango Chutney

    Sweet tangy mango relish.

    Mint Chutney

    Refreshing mint based chutney.

    Tamarind Chutney

    Sweet and tangy tamarind sauce.

    ๐ŸŒฎ Street Food and Thalis

    Popular Indian street snacks and traditional thali meals.

    Pani Puri

    Crispy puris filled with spiced water and chutneys.

    Golgappa Chat

    Tangy stuffed puris with chutneys and spices.

    Dahi Bhalla Chat

    Soft lentil dumplings in yogurt topped with chutneys.

    Papdi Chat

    Crisps with yogurt, chutneys, and chickpeas.

    Amritsari Aloo Kulcha Thali

    Stuffed potato kulcha served with sides.

    Amritsari Paneer Kulcha Thali

    Paneer stuffed kulcha platter.

    Amritsari Mixed Kulcha Thali

    Mixed vegetable stuffed kulcha.

    Amritsari Onion Kulcha Thali

    Onion stuffed kulcha thali.

    Veg Manchurian

    Vegetable dumplings in spicy Indo Chinese sauce.

    Samosa Chat

    Crushed samosas topped with chickpeas, yogurt, and chutneys.

    ๐Ÿฒ Take Home Sauces

    Ready to use sauces for cooking at home.

    Butter Chicken Sauce 700ml

    Creamy tomato butter curry base.

    Butter Chicken Sauce 946ml

    Large portion of the classic curry.

    Shahi Paneer Sauce 700ml

    Cashew tomato base for paneer dishes.

    Shahi Paneer Sauce 946ml

    Family size creamy sauce.

    Dawett Menu Prices

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    Monday 11:30 am โ€“ 9:30 pm
    Tuesday 11:30 am โ€“ 9:30 pm
    Wednesday 11:30 am โ€“ 9:30 pm
    Thursday 11:30 am โ€“ 9:30 pm
    Friday 11:30 am โ€“ 10:30 pm
    Saturday 12:00 pm โ€“ 10:30 pm
    Sunday 12:00 pm โ€“ 9:30 pm

    โญ Dawett Favourites

    Butter Chicken

    A creamy, buttery classic loved for its rich flavor.

    Eggplant Bhartha

    Smoky roasted eggplant mashed with onions and tomatoes.

    Chicken Tikka Masala

    Grilled chicken in a smoky, spiced tomato sauce.

    Paneer Pakora

    Crispy cottage cheese fritters, a top vegetarian choice.

    Chana Masala

    Hearty chickpea curry, full of authentic taste.

    Golgappa Chat

    Street-food-style favorite with bold, tangy flavors.

    Lamb Biryani

    Aromatic rice dish, especially praised with medium-high spice.

    ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Dining Experience

    Warm, Mughal-inspired dรฉcor with rich accents and inviting seating.

    Attentive, friendly service, often highlighting staff like Mandeep, Jasleen, Deep, and Gagan.

    Thoughtful touches like candles to keep food warm enhance the experience.

    ๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Parking & Accessibility

    Located downtown on Ellis St, easy to find.

    Street parking and nearby parkades (Memorial & Library Parkades) available.

    Wheelchair accessible entrance, dining area, and restrooms.

    ๐Ÿ“ฑ Ordering Options

    Reservations accepted through OpenTable.

    Dine-in, takeaway, and delivery available.

    Full bar, cocktails, wine list, and gluten-free options.

    Outdoor patio seating for sunny days.

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Customer Feedback

    Guests love the authentic flavors and rich presentation.

    Service is consistently praised for friendliness and professionalism.

    Widely regarded as one of Kelownaโ€™s best Indian restaurants.

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