The kismat connection

Kismat, pleasant to the ear and pleasant to the taste buds. I love East Indian food, especially the traditional kind. I am not just a lover of the common Butter Chicken dish....I love Chicken Saag, Paneer Pakora, Chick Pea Masala. My tounge has learned many flavours of India and adores them all. I have visited quite a few Indian restaurants here in Vancouver and with such a big Indian population it is not hard to find one on every street corner. Plus my best friend is Punjabi, so her mother cooked me all the traditional favourties when I came over for dinner. Naturally, when I moved out to the suburbs after getting married, I thought finding good Indian food would be a challenge. My taste buds are always up for a challenge, especially when it is for sampling exotic fare. My husband D. detested Indian food before he met me and I begged and pleaded with him to give it a try, so he did...in the suburbs. We stumbled across at quiet little, ambiance perfect Indian cuisine in Langley called Kismat. I urged him to try the Butter Chicken dish, a choice that you cannot go wrong with. It was the safe choice, the right choice. He devoured it and then the cravings kicked in. Kismat is one of the best Indian restaurants I have ever been to and we crave it on a weekly basis. I compare it to hot spot Indian joints in New York, LA, downtown Vancouver and I always state the same verdict - Kismat is the best. My husband echoes my thoughts and is now a lover of this new found food. Kismat has beautiful ambiance, a plentiful menu, exotic flavours and gorgeous servers. Along with my food at Kismat, I am always served the biggest smiles and flavours that make mouth water. Eat in or take out - I suggest eating in so you can enjoy all the elements of dining at its best. Eating in allows you to order a delicious tall cup of authentic Chai tea ....a perfect complement to any dish. For your appetizer, try the paneer pakora or veggie samosas. For your veggie main eat the chana masala and for your meat main, I suggest the butter chicken (medium) and the chicken saag (mild). And don't forget to order a side of rice with each dish and some garlic naan bread. Ahhh....pleasing Indian flavours and so close to home.