Heritage Indian Cuisine Nanaimo Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Heritage Indian Cuisine Nanaimo, where authenticity meets flavor in every dish. Nestled in Nanaimo, British Columbia, this restaurant is not just about food—it's a celebration of Indian culture and hospitality. The menu features a delightful array of traditional Indian dishes, drawing rave reviews from fans of Indian cuisine.
Signature dishes like butter chicken, mulligatawny soup, and biryani showcase rich flavors and generous portions, ensuring that diners leave satisfied. Specialties such as Chole bhature and Dosa are also highly recommended, making it a go-to destination for both newcomers and seasoned regulars.
Accompanied by warm service from attentive staff, each meal becomes a memorable experience. Whether you're a local or just visiting, Heritage Indian Cuisine promises an unforgettable culinary journey filled with authentic tastes and welcoming atmosphere.
Breakfast
Puri Bhaji
Deep-fried rounds of flour served with spiced potato curry.
Choley Bhatura
Chickpeas curry and fried bread.
Plain Dosa
Thin rice and lentil crepes.
Masala Dosa
Thin rice and lentil crepes stuffed with mashed potatoes.
Onion Dosa
Thin rice and lentil crepes topped with onion.
Uttapam Onion
Thick rice and lentil pancake with onions
Sambar Vada
Lentil doughnuts soaked in sambar served with coconut chutney.
Idly
Steamed rice and lentil patties served with sambar & coconut chutney.
Sambhar
South Indian Chutney
Vada
soft lentil fritters with sambar and chutneys
Paneer Dosa
rice and lentil crepe stuffed with paneer
Dahi Vada
soft lentil fritters dipped in cream yogurt and topped with sweet and spicy chutneys
Veggie Uttapam
rice and lentil pancake with veggies
Sambar Idly
rice cake soaked in lentil and veggie stew
Egg Dosa
thin rice and lentil crepe stuffed with egg
Chicken Dosa
thin rice and lentil crepe stuffed with chicken
South Indian Special
Appetizers
Veggie Samosa(2)
Pastry filled with potato and peas. Served with chutney.
Beef Samosa(2)
Pastry filled with beef and onion. Served with chutney.
Samosa Chat
Samosa topped with onions, chickpeas, yogurt and chutneys.
Mulligatawny Soup
A wonderful lentil and thicken soup.
Vegetable Soup
A mix of vegetables in a spicy curry broth.
Garden Salad
Onions, cucumber, carrots, and lettuce with dressings.
Onion Bhazia
Deep fried onions, served with chutney.
Chilli Garlic Gobi
Crispy fried cauliflowers tossed with garlic.
Tandoori Wings
Spicy chicken wings cooked in a tandoor.
Fish Pakora
Tender piece of cod, marinated and deep fried. Served with chutney.
Vegetable Pakora
Fried vegetable fritters, served with chutney.
Paneer Pakora
Homemade cheese battered in chickpea flour and deep fried.
Chicken Pakora
Chicken breast cheese battered in chickpea flour and deep fried.
Seafood Platter
Prawn, calamari. And fish deep fried.
Calamari With Chutney
Deep fried squid, served with chutney.
Mix Platter
Chicken pakora, vegetable samosa and vegetable pakora, served with chutney.
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken marinated in yogurt, garlic, ginger, mixed indian spices and cooked in a tandoor, with butter sauce.
Chicken Tikka
Tender pieces of boneless chicken, marinated with our special ingredients and cooked in a tandoor, with butter sauce.
Murg Malai Kabob
Tender pieces of chicken breast, marinated in cream, cheese. , and nuts, cooked in a tandoor, with butter sauce.
Lamb Kabob
Minced tender lamb, cooked in a tandoor, with butter sauce.
Tandoori Fish
De- boned cod fish, marinated in yogurt and baked in a tandoor.
Tandoori Prawns
Prawns marinated in a special sauce and cooked in a tandoor.
Paneer Tikka
Tender pieces of homemade cheese marinated with our special ingredients and cooked in a tandoor.
Tandoori Soya Chaap Malai
Soya marinated with marinated in cream, cheese. , and nuts, cooked in a tandoor, with butter sauce.
Tandoori Platter
Tandoori chicken, tandoori prawns, mixed chicken kabob, and tandoori lamb kabob.
Tandoori Grill
Chicken Dishes
Butter Chicken
Boneless s chicken breast marinated in tandoori spices, tomato base, then cooked in a butter cream sauce. Out of this world!
Chicken Tikka Masala
Boneless chicken cooked with herbs and tomatoes in an onion curry sauce, with peppers.
Chicken Spinach
Boneless chicken cooked with spinach and spice.
Chicken Vindaloo
Boneless chicken mixed with potatoes, cooked in a tangy curry sauce with coconut and vinegar.
Chicken Korma
Boneless chicken cooked with nuts and cream.
Chicken Curry
Boneless chicken cooked in a special sauce.
Mango Chicken
Boneless chicken cooked with mango curry base.
Chicken Rogan
Chicken cooked with tomatoes, ginger, and yogurt curr4.
Chicken Pasanda
Chicken cooked in a special yogurt and mint curry sauce.
Chicken Jalfrezi
Chicken cooked with bell peppers, onions, ginger, garlic and tandoori spices.
Chilli Chicken (Not Gluten Free)
Fried chicken cooked in a combination of bell peppers & onions.
Chicken Coconut
Chicken cooked with curry sauce and coconut milk.
Kadai Chicken
Boneless chicken cooked with herbs and tomatoes in an onion curry sauce, with ginger, garlic & fresh ground spices.
Lamb Korma
Boneless lamb cooked with nuts & cream.
Lamb Rogan
A british favorite, also known as "bald lamb", cooked with tomatoes, ginger and yogurt.
Lamb Curry
Lamb cooked in medley of spices.
Lamb Spinach
Lamb cooked with spinach & spice.
Lamb Vindaloo
Lamb mixed with potatoes, cooked in a tangy curry sauce with coconut, and vinegar.
Lamb Pasanda
Lamb cooked in a special yogurt and mint curry sauce.
Lamb Coconut
Lamb cooked with coconut milk curry sauce.
Lamb Butter Masala
Lamb cooked in butter sauce and a blend of spices.
Lamb Jalfrezi
Lamb cooked with onions, green peppers & spices.
Goat Special Curry
(any curry flavour).
Lamb Dishes
Beef Dishes
Beef Curry
Beef tenderioin cooked in a medley of spices to create a mouthwatering experience!
Beef Coconut
Beef cooked with curry sauce & coconut.
Beef Vindaloo
Beef mixed with potatoes, cooked in a tangy curry sauce with coconut, and vinegar.
Beef Spinach
Boneless beef cooked with spinach and indian spices.
Beef Korma
Boneless beef cooked with nuts & cream.
Beef Butter Masala
Boneless beef cooked in butter sauce and a blend of spices.
Beef Pasanda
Beef cooked in a special yogurt and mint curry sauce.
Beef Jalfrezi
Beef cooked with onions, green peppers & spices. Has gluten.
Prawn Dilwala
Prawns cooked in chef's trademark style. Cheese, cream & special herbs.
Prawn Vindaloo
Prawn mixed with potatoes, cooked in a tangy curry sauce with coconut and vinegar.
Prawn Goan
A blend of indian and mediterranean flavors with a combination of coconut and coriander.
Bombay Prawns
Prawns, onions and cream blended perfectly to create a harmonious taste. The dish of the mogul emperors.
Mango Prawn
Prawns cooked with mango curry base.
Prawn Butter Masala
Prawns cooked in a butter cream sauce.
Fish Curry
Fish cooked in onion sauce, tomatoes, garlic, ginger and spices.
Fish Chilli (Not Gluten Free)
Fish cooked with onions, green pepper & spices.
Seafood Dishes
Vegetable Dishes
Eggplant
Pureed eggplant enriched with flavors of india.
Chana Masala
Chickpeas cooked in tomatoes, onions, ginger, garlic and tossed with coriander leaves.
Dal Makhani
Cream, black lentils tempered and seasoned in spices and butter.
Bhindi Masala
Okra cooked with onion, tomatoes, ginger and spices.
Mixed Vegetables
Choice of coconut and butter masala base fresh vegetables sauteed in our chef's special sauce.
Matar Paneer
Fresh peas and homemade cheese, cooked in onions, tomatoes, ginger and garlic.
Paneer Spinach
Fresh creamed spinach cooked with onion, garlic, ginger and paneer.
Soya Chaap Curry
(any curry flavours).
Malai Kofta
Cheese and potato balls deep fried and cooked in creamy nut sauce.
Kadai Paneer
Homemade cheese cooked with herbs and tomatoes in an onion curry sauce with ginger, garlic and fresh ground spices.
Aloo Gobi
Cauliflower and potatoes cooked in onion, tomato and garlic gravy.
Navrattan Korma
Assorted vegetable in a cream sauce with nuts.
Paneer Chilli
Homemade cheese cooked with onions, green peppers and spices.
Paneer Butter Masala
Homemade cheese cooked in butter sauce and blend of spices.
Paneer Tikka Masala
Marinated cottage cheese cubes grilled and cooked in rich tomato based gravy.
Shahee Paneer
Marinated cottage cheese cubes cooked in cashew curry with added dry fruits and saffron.
Vegetable Vindaloo
Melange of vegetables cooked in a tangy curry sauce with coconut and vinegar.
Paneer Pasanda
Paneer cooked in a special yogurt and mint curry sauce.
Tandoori Roti
Whole wheat bread cooked in a clay oven.
Tandoori Naan
White bread cooked in a clay oven.
Garlic Naan
White bread cooked in a clay oven with garlic and basil.
Onion Naan
White bread cooked in a clay oven with onions and cilantro.
Spinach Naan
White bread filled with spinach and cheese and cooked in a clay oven.
Beef Keema Naan
White bread filled with minced beef and cooked in a clay oven.
Potato Naan
White bread filled with potatoes and cooked in a clay oven.
Coconut Naan
White bread filled with coconut and cooked in a clay oven.
Kashmiri Naan
White bread filled with almonds, cashews and raisins in a clay oven.
Chicken Naan
White bread filled with chicken and cooked in a clay oven.
Breads
Combo Specials
Chicken Combo
(or any chicken dish) comes with any veg dish, rice, naan, salad & a soft drink.
Beef Combo
Any beef dish comes with any veg dish, rice, naan, salad & a soft drink.
Vegetable Combo
comes with any 2 veg dish, rice, naan, salad & a soft drink.
Fish Curry Combo
any fish dish, comes with any veg dish, rice, naan, salad & a soft drink.
Prawns Special Combo
any prawns dish, comes with any veg dish, rice, naan, salad & a soft drink.
Lamb Or Goat Combo
Any lamb dish comes with any veg dish, rice, naan, salad & a soft drink.
Achaar
Pickled mango, lemon berries, carrots, garlic & green chillies.
Papurdum
A thin, crispy indian lentil chip.
Chutneys
Mint, tamarind & mango.
Raita
A cucumber, carrots, yogurt dip.
Side Orders
Desserts
Gulab Jamun
Sponge cake saturated in honey syrup.
Cheesecake
Strawberry or mango.
Ras Malai(2)
Made from cottage cheese, sweetened milk and flavored with cardamom, served chilled.
Lassi
Pop
Lemon-lime soda, part of the beverages selection.
Juices
Milk
Bottled Water
Beverages
Kids Menu
Chicken Strips
French Fries
Butter Chicken Poutine
Kids Special Kabab
Plain Rice
Basmati rice cooked in its own flavor.
Veggie Biryani
Basmati rise seasonal vegetables stir fry.
Chicken Biryani
Boneless chicken and basmati rice stir fry.
Beef Biryani
Boneless beef and basmati rice stir fry.
Lamb Biryani
Basmati rice steamed with boneless pieces of lamb.
Prawns Biryani
Prawns and basmati rice stir fry.
Paneer Biryani
Paneer (homemade cottage cheese) and basmati rice stir fry.
Veggie Fried Rice
Fresh veggie and basmati rice stir fry.
Chicken Fried Rice
Fresh veggies, chicken,, egg and basmati rice stir fry.
Goat Biryani
Basmati Rice steamed with pieces of Goat.