Rasoi On 50th

Great underrated Indian restaurant. Food is great, but at times I feel that the proportions can be a little more generous. The lamb biryani and tandoori chicken are my favourite. Although we do take out, the ambiance is cozy, dim lighting, and romantic. Staff are courteous.

Rasoi was very good at doing the classics like butter chicken and shahi paneer well. Definitely try something unfamiliar to you if you go. I had the Methi Malai Chicken (Creamy spinach chicken) and it was so fantastic that I had to try and recreate it at home, which I could not. Thankfully they are here to help you with that!

Restaurant’s service is not the same as what it used to be under previous management (plus evident by majority of reviews which are older than few months).
Came in today for lunch and were surprised that they don’t have a buffet even though it is advertised on their plasma tv and signs (Mon — Sat Buffet $ 13.95).
We started off with Diet Coke which tasted so flat that we requested it to be replaced with Regular Coke. They don’t serve coffee which is strange especially for a restaurant.
Food — 4 out of 5.
Chicken Biryani (w/​dahi) — 3 of 5 (seems like tandoori chicken from appetizer was added to the rice)
Saag Chicken — 3 out of 5 stars
Butter Chicken — 4 out of 5 stars (best)
Chicken Tikka Masala — 4 out of 5 stars
Naan — 4 out of 5 stars (had to ordered naan n rice separate)
Ambience — 4 out of 5 as the previous management did a good job and they have kept it the same.
Service — 2 out of 5. Add some personality, excitement and smile in the service.
Buffet — 0 out of 5 as they didn’t offer buffet today even though they advertise.
Overall — 3 out of 5.
Recommend trying other better options in the city as this restaurant under new management is not the same Rasoi on 50^th St we all were used to.
P. S. — replace the light fixture and switch in the washroom

I like the butter chicken. It was yummy.
Nice place to do small group party n celebration.
Yummy food.

I work near here so I come for the lunch buffet regularly. They have a nice selection with all the ussual Indian fare and a few items that rotate. For butter chicken fans I have had better elsewhere. The sauce seems too thin and watery… it is still worth taking a couple of bites but there are many other Good things. They always have a fish pakora I like a lot. The interior is nicer than the outside looks and they have a nice patio out back.

For a South Side Edmonton treat, bring you and yours to Rasoi on 50^th for a really decadent meal. Imagine an experience where the staff are happy to have you, the atmosphere is elegant and the food is delightful.
From my perspective over the past decade, I have yet to encounter a meal that has left me unhappy. This counts for both dine-​in and takeout meals. We are usually a large table of 5 or more, we get seated quickly and drink orders are taken within minutes. Shortly after looking over the menus we are giving our dinner order.
Water is replenished frequently and often and food is served hot and made spicy (by our request). We are always very full and very satisfied when we go. The kids usually enjoy a mango lassi (smoothie made with mango nectar and yoghurt) and we plunge in to several of their excellent vegetarian dishes. Kids love the mushroom makhani which is in a creamy tomato spicy sauce a bit similar to a butter chicken sauce. I really like the Kofta dish, the eggplant and the chick peas (chana masala). Their palak paneer (spinach and home made soft cheese in a buttery sauce) is smooth and mellow. Order a cucumber raita (yoghurt and shredded cucumbers with some herbs) to pour over the spicy dishes, it takes the edge off the spices, cools the palate and refreshes the senses before you take another bite.
I promise you will not be disappointed here. Ask about what you are unfamiliar with, ask for recommendations and then eat up!
Also, for fun, here are a few reasons some cultures eat with their hands:
–You’ll never burn your mouth with hot food if you can’t pick it up
–You can only hold what you can fit in your mouth
–North Indians particularly believe in being connected to your food with all senses, including touch, for a mindful experience, a whole-​body sensory experience of almost religious meaning
–In some parts of the world your plate is going to be a flat bread or a washed banana leaf. A fork or knife would destroy your plate!
Although there are many more reasons, this practice goes back thousands of years. You’d often share from a common pot, engaging in a community activity. It’s social, intimate and you waste nothing because you see and touch every morsel of food.
It’s eco-​friendly, banana leaves are renewable and biodegradable, you get to connect with your food, and there are less dishes to clean or carry with you.
That’s human ingenuity and wisdom there.

The restaurant looks low budget on the storefront but when you walk in it is beautiful and classy! The food was delicious and the mudslide was perfect. Definitely worth the drive if you don’t live in millwoods. Love it!!!

I’ve been eating here regularly for tenish years and I’ve never once had a bad experience, even as they’ve changed ownership a couple of times. Service and food had always been good. I’ve never had the buffet, and I’ve personally only ever ordered vegetarian dishes. But there’s a good variety of those, as there typically are at most Indian restaurants. My mother has always enjoyed this place, so much that she now refuses to dine in any other Indian restaurants because she finds anything else disappointing, she does eat non-​veg dishes and is always delighted with them. I do eat at many different Indian restaurants, often. This is one of two that I’ll be giving a 5 star review to (the other is not yet on Unilocal).
There are many dishes that I truly enjoy here, but my absolute favourite, can turn any frown up side down, comfort food is the Malai Kofta Rangeen. I like it on saffron rice. And I like it more than nearly any food ever anywhere. This kofta is cheese based, served in a nice creamy rich sauce, ‘Rangeen’ because it has cherries in it.
Sometimes we pop in to pick up a ‘bread basket’ order to have with our own home-​made curries, ’cause we don’t have a tandoor at home. This is a variety of naans. Whole wheat, garlic, potato stuffed, etc. A really fun assortment.

A friend just bought a house in the neighbourhood, and after a day of moving, we went looking for local restaurants, and happened upon this gem.
A small unassuming storefront leads into a nicely appointed dining room, with a spacious, very private patio at the rear. We opted for the patio, as it was lovely evening.
We ordered drinks from a friendly young fellow who was very nice, but who’s language skills were somewhat limited. There was some confusion, but we worked through it with a smile.
No buffet Sunday, so we ordered off the menu, choosing the Butter Chicken, and Aloo Gobi Adraki, along with Saffron Rice and a double order of Tandoori Roti.
Food service was not the quickest, even though we were one of only 3 tables in the restaurant, but it was a beautiful night, the music was good, and the drinks cold.
When it came, the food was well worth the wait.
The Butter Chicken was among the best I have ever had, and everything was excellent. Perfectly seasoned, fresh and delicious.
It was a nice relaxing meal, with just the right amount of attention from the staff to be sure we were well looked after.
Dinner for 2 with drinks and a healthy tip came to around $ 50.00. An excellent value for the quality.
Return visit? Most definitely.

The food is wonderful and service is great. Very friendly staff :)
Large selection of after hour beverages as well as wine. I will definitely be visiting this restaurant in the future!

I had the lunch buffet, and it was fantastic. The price was very reasonable, there were numerous options and each one of them was very, very good. It may have been the best rice pudding I’ve ever had. Also, the décor is amazing. I can’t wait to go back.

Let me start of by saying that they are one of the better Indian cuisines in town. That said they are also one of the slowest services. I went there for lunch a few weeks ago with my parents. It took them close to about an hour and a half to serve us. This was beyond reasonable as we noticed other tables who had come after us being served.
Simply put: the food is good, hospitality and service is bad.

My boyfriend and I were on a hunt for some good papri chaat, so we decided to give Rasoi a try.
Sadly, the papri chaat did not live up to our expectations. The papri itself was good, but the dish had way too much yogurt and tamarind chutney for it to be enjoyable. It was overly sweet and tangy, and we couldn’t even finish it.
Fortunately, we really enjoyed the butter chicken and cheese naan, and it is reason I bumped up my rating to 4 stars (I wish I could give it a 3.5). I’d say the naan is probably the best in town, and the butter chicken was extremely tender.
The service was cold and distant, but all in all, I had a pretty decent experience at Rasoi. It’s their cheese naan and butter chicken that will bring me back!

This place is a hidden gem here in Edmonton! Wow, the thing is you leave here without feeling bloated like you would at other places. Having spoken to the owner a couple years back he had told me that they try to make the food in more of a home style — less butter and less oil, but with the same seasonings and spice blends to give you the same flavor. And they do just that.
As an Indian guy, I have eaten at multiple Indian places around the city and around Canada and the US. This place definitely definitely ranks in try upper echelon of them all.
The butter chicken is creamy, flavourful, and full of large chunks of delicious chicken. The chicken was marinated and prepared for this dish, you can taste it.
They also have more unique dishes like they have their own style of chili chicken which I haven’t had at other places and their fish pakora are to die for.
Unreal. And yet, all this for a price that won’t break the bank. Thank you!

This is my second time ordering from Rasoi and I gotta say… exceeded my expectations!
I got butter chicken (of course), saffron rice, garlic naan, and gulab jamun.
–The butter chicken was soft, flavourful, creamy, and had just enough spice for me (I ordered mine medium but you can have it spicy or mild)
–The saffron rice was beautiful in colour and taste, and a wonderful consistency.
–The garlic naan was PHENOMENAL, crispy outside and soft and chewy inside with lots of flavour.
–The gulab jamun was dense, sweet, and rich; tasting of honey with a delicate floral hint.
In short form, the food was amazing.
The service was alright, I talked for a minute or so to the man who helped me to pay (I think he may have been the owner) and he was open to conversation, a decent fellow. Handed me a bunch of flyers for his Rasoi valentine’s day special… hahaha. Told me to bring my friends. Hey dude, your food rocks, I probably will.
As for the building, I’ve never eaten inside, but from what I’ve seen of it from picking up, it looks pretty classy. There was a nice ambiance when I went in. Nice lighting. You could definitely take someone on a date here.
I’d definitely recommend this place to any foodie or anyone who loves ethnic food, or someone who wants to try something new!

I bring everyone here. Ive probably been 15+ times now. I always get treated like they really enjoy me coming in. The Tandoori fish is incredible (My fave) The standard butter chicken always gets ordered when I go too. Ambiance is good, drinks are good. I dont have one slightly negative thing to say! The patio is super private in the summer, perfect place to spend an evening with a bottle of wine.

Rasoi is one of our go-​to restaurants; I love Indian food and Rasoi does not disappoint. I put them miles ahead of your more generic New Asian Village-​type Indian fare.
I was pleasantly surprised by their fish pakoras; the fish pretty much melted in your mouth and the batter was light. A lot of the time I find fish pakoras get overwhelmed by the batter such that you can’t taste the fish, but not these ones.
We end up with butter chicken pretty much every time we come here. It’s delicious, although the chicken-​to-​sauce ratio could be a little better (I wish the dish had more meat).
I love paneer dishes, so we’ve tried a couple different ones on their menu. The palak paneer and matar paneer are both delicious. The saag chicken is a nice dish, as is their curry (we had beef). Honestly, I don’t think there’s a dish on their menu that we’ve been disatisfied with.
Prices are pretty reasonable; we normally order quite a bit of food (more than one dinner) and bring lunch home for the next day. The meal normally comes in around $ 60 or so.

My family and I enjoy the dishes here and order delivery regularly. The food is always delicious and the staff are always great.

We went here the first time because we had a coupon but we go back at least once every few months just because we love it and it is definitely not close to where we live.
The outside of this restaurant is an eyesore. It is in a little strip mall with a gas station closeby but as soon as you walk inside you forget about the outside. The inside is very nicely decorated and feels like a more casual fine dining for dinner.
Everything we have ordered there has been good, and if you want spicy, you will certainly get it here if you ask for it. The medium makes my nose run.
I always tell people about this restaurant because I think for Indian food it’s a gem in Edmonton.

Holy Crap I love the butter chicken here! I probraly eat it 1 – 2 times per week. Great spot with a nice vibe. It’s like a hidden gem. Seems small when you walk in but has more than meets the eye! Also one of the nicest private patios in all of Edmonton, great for a business meeting.
The Sauce is king!