Follow my food blog on Instagram for restaurant reviews: @mimi.munches! I recently was invited to check out a new restaurant that will be opening soon, Dhruvee! They will be starting with a menu that includes dishes such as the ones featured here. The first dish is their chicken biryani (they will also offer a lamb biryani, mmm). The second dish featuered is their chicken tandoori, which is made in an authentic tandoor oven. The chicken was SO tender, and flavoured really well – I enjoy when the flavouring is not only on the outside, but also infused into the meat. The amount of char was also good – not too much, but enough to add a nice smoky hint. Lastly, I am super excited for their afternoon tea concept – they will be the only restaurant that will serve tea from Dilma tea! You will be able to choose a flavour, such as Moroccan Mint Green Tea, Brilliant Breakfast, Pure Chamomile Flowers, Green Tea with Jasmine Flowers, The Original Earl Grey, and Rose with French Vanilla, which is what I tried. What’s unique is that you will be able to use a physical sandglass hourglass timer to ensure the tea you choose will be prepared perfectly. In the future, nibbles/snacks will also be available to enjoy with the tea!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch

Disclaimer: Honest review!! I think everyone should read this before going there. My personal opinion is that Dhurvees is a little over hyped. We were super excited to visit the place after reading all the reviews here. So Today we decided to go there and we tried their chicken biryani and chicken tangri kabab. We drove from the west end just to try this place. I love trying different types of biryani , but the biryani rice here was just average with side gravy and raitha. Also after eating their chicken biryani and chicken tangri kabab, I felt the chicken was cooked multiple times and was not fresh (I am saying this from my experience). Also I felt it was overpriced for that quantity. They have mentioned that the biryani serves 2 people, but it will be sufficient for just 1 person. The tangri kabab was nice , but again , felt it was not fresh and had less spices. Don't get overwhelmed by the other reviews posted here. Go there and Try it out on your own without any expectations.

First time trying this place out. A friend had been and recommended it and we were all glad he did. Our server (Ian) was amazing. There was another young guy (dark hair and glasses) who was also very helpful I just didn't catch his name. The service was top notch. We were fasting and came around sunset and they went above and beyond. They started us off with some complimentary dates to break our fast and we ordered a few dishes to share. We got the Beef Rendang (part of their Iftar menu) as well as a lamb Rendang and the Jaffna Chicken curry. Everything was absolutely amazing. I had zero complaints or criticisms even if I wanted too. I'm already planning to come again. The poratas came out hot and fresh and were absolutely delicious. The reviews are real. They deserve 6 stars.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Chicken Biryani, Lamb Rendang

This is what you want when you think of a mixing of cultures and the future of Canadian cuisine. I love the fact you can get so many different blends of spices and culture in one place and its authentic feeling. Food was amazing and the service was attentive in making sure we knew what we were ordering and how to navigate our meal. We did it family style and it was plenty of food and how I would go back again. Only thing I would want changed is more pickled side with the chicken. Specially for the amount of chicken we had ordered. I highly recommend and will update my review as I experience it more.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Very pleasant dining experience. The restaurant is now featuring a small buffet which is an excellent option. Food is good, staff are elegant and discreet in their black attire, atmosphere is relaxed. They offer information ranging from history of the caravans guided by the Northern Star (Dhruvee) to "how to", with obvious pride. My small peeve was the scent of laundry soap on the cloth napkins and desserts offered in tin cups without a plate to place them on. But I definitely anticipate many happy returns to this gem and so does my friend who dined with me.

A must visit place in Ottawa if you’re craving for crispy masala dosa. On Sunday brunch time I visited Dhruvees and tried their masala dosa (comes with two types of chutneys, veg sambhar and of course a potato palya!), masala tea and then went with kesar pista matkha kulfi. All of them were amazingly prepared and served. I loved their hospitality and kindness. This place is perfect for solo date/group or casual date night.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$20–30

Great food and service! The waitress was humble and sweet. Dishes were amazing and full filling. One of the best experiences around in Ottawa.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$40–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Jaffna Chicken Curry, Chicken Biryani, Sri Lankan Fried Fish, Raita
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid street parking

We came across this nice Indian restaurant in Ottawa. Good ambience. Food is great, specially we loved the Kathi rolls, very tasty. Carrot halwa is also fantastic. We had also ordered roti with Palak Paneer and chicken wings, both are very tasty. Service is fast, and staff is very courteous. We also met the restaurant owner, he came personally to enquire about food and service, very nice person.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$20–30

Went to Dhruvees for Sunday lunch, it's a great location in Beechwood with parking in the back. Service was excellent and so was the food. We got the chicken cutlets to start, delicious crispy and the aioli was excellent too. For mains we got the chicken jaffna and upgraded to the Malabar paratha, which was super flaky and yum. We also got the fish balado which was recommended by our server and was delicious as well. We would definitely go back for a meal.

Must try for all Ottawa foodies!!! We were so pleasantly surprised with everything from the food to the decor. The dishes we tried were so well spiced (especially the Sri Lankan chili crab!!), beautifully plated, and the portion sizes were good too. The service is what makes this rating 5 stars, the staff were all so kind and really went above and beyond. We highly recommend and look forward to returning!

I went to Dhruvees for their “Business Lunch” buffet with a group of friends and it was fantastic. There was a nice selection of different dishes, each one fresh and flavourful. The staff was also friendly and attentive. I highly recommend this restaurant!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Recommended dishes
Goat Curry

Super impressed with this place, don't let the modern setting fool you, the food is truly authentic and delicious as is the service. Edit : went back twice in one week just because the food is so good; even got to meet chef Min Lee and try her bulgogi meat pie. She's a wonderful chef and an amazing person.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Had chicken and salmon tikkas. Both of us very pleased with meat, salad and potato. House made mango ice cream a nice finish. Professional service. Nice decor. Only critique was a little bright for a Saturday night dinner out. Will be back. Likely try lunch buffet soon too.
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

We came during the lunch time and went with main menu. Don’t make the same mistake we did. Overpriced food, small portions and we waited for the food for 40 min. Food was good but nothing special.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$50–60
Food: 4
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 3

Service was 10/10 and the food was delicious (fish was a little dry but I’ll let it slide because the flavours were good and everything else was 11/10). My only feedback is the plates are more expensive than similar restaurants.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$40–50

The atmosphere and service was very good and the food we tried out this evening was excellent. Nicole was outstanding in her attention for service, Krishnan was always smiling and the music in the background gave it a special feeling. Our birthday dinner will remain a special occasion this evening. More

I would give more stars if I could. Best Korean oven roasted chicken and rendang in town. Chef Min is awesome and staff are super friendly. A definition of what a dining experience should be. Will definitely return!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$40–50

Great services, Good portion, Excellent time The food is great with taste and portion. We arr a group of 5 and ordered 4 foods (chicken biryani, Shrimp biryani, butter chicken, and samosa), we got so full Also, such a friendly and great services. …

Three of my friends and I had our first dinner at Dhruvees and we left stuffed and impressed. We ordered three full meals plus some side dishes so we could share and experience a variety of flavours. Everything was warmly spiced and tasty,

My wife and I are regulars at this restaurant. It is one of the best restaurants in the city - especially for South Asian food! My wife is a vegetarian and she loves the Palak Paneer. As for myself, my favourite menu item is the Jafna

We tried their Lamb Rendang (Malaysian dish) and chicken cutlet (Sri lankan) - both were very good!
Service
Delivery
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Recommended dishes
Lamb Rendang

Vegetarian food is palatable and the wide range of options which are available will make this restaurant as a standout for vegetarians. I love this place and not to miss out when you are visiting NCR. Donald is very meticulous in

just a wonderful evening with attuned knowledgeable staff serving delicious food..it really was one of the best restaurant experiences I have had in the past few years. It was a saturday evening and not too busy..nor too noisy.

Fantastic food cooked to perfection. The lamb was the most delicate I've had in Ottawa. The Bahraini was familiar, like an auntie would make, but significantly better. The prices were more than fair and the staff was wonderful.

Excellent food. I had a dinner party for 14 people here and asked that the meal be prepared in advance and served family style. The team at Dhruvees did not disappoint. Very satisfied and I highly recommend the restaurant. More

The food was incredible!! Here is a restaurant that prioritizes quality. They took care of the details and my family. A wonderful blend of spices...felt like I was back in India. More

Our new favorite spot. Everything is spectacular, service is worth 20%++, the meals are impeccable. The food is rich, complex, amazingly paired.

Just went to try their business lunch buffet. All the curries were so on point. The chicken thighs in the mustard chicken were

The food was so fresh, hot and delicious! Service provided at each step impeccable .
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“Rating basis takeout” $70 for a Lamb Rendang, Vegetable Stew and Sri Lankan Chicken cutlets. Where do