Experience 100% fresh, made-from-scratch Indian food at our family-owned restaurant in St. James, Winnipeg. We bring the spirit of traditional Indian dhaba cooking with hearty, home-style flavours and warm hospitality.
See TestimonialsWelcome to Kirat Dhaba, a family-owned and operated Indian restaurant at 2655 Portage Avenue in the St. James area of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Our journey is one of resilience, determination, and a passion for sharing authentic Punjabi culinary traditions with our community. The name "Dhaba" draws from India's beloved roadside eateries known for hearty, home-style cooking — and we bring that same spirit to Winnipeg.
Our extensive menu caters to a wide range of tastes and dietary preferences. Enjoy flavourful thali platters, aromatic biryanis, tandoor-cooked specialties, a rich selection of curries including butter chicken, dal makhani, and goat curry, plus freshly baked naan breads and vegetarian favourites like palak paneer and chana masala. We also offer unique Indian-Canadian fusion items like Butter Chicken Poutine and a full Indian breakfast menu.
At Kirat Dhaba, we go beyond dine-in and takeout. We offer a tiffin meal subscription service for individuals and families seeking home-style Indian meals, plus catering for private events, parties, and community gatherings. With a 4.7-star rating across 210+ Google reviews, we've earned a loyal following for generous portions, authentic flavours, and welcoming service in Winnipeg's Indian food scene.
Experience authentic dhaba-style Indian hospitality in Winnipeg
Every dish at Kirat Dhaba is prepared fresh from scratch using traditional recipes and quality ingredients. From our signature butter chicken to thali platters and tandoori specialties, we never compromise on freshness or authenticity.
Kirat Dhaba is a family-owned restaurant with a warm, welcoming atmosphere on Portage Avenue. Perfect for family dinners, casual meals, or celebrating special occasions with generous portions and home-style Indian comfort food.
Beyond dine-in and takeout, we offer tiffin meal delivery across Winnipeg and catering for parties, weddings, and corporate events. The owner personally ensures every customer leaves satisfied with our food and service.
Real reviews from our valued guests in Winnipeg
Regular Customer
"Best food in the radius of 10 KM. The owner is very nice and ensures that the customer is satisfied. The food is the best out of the other 11 restaurants I tried. I tried egg curry, egg burger, daal taka, Chicken noodles, biryani etc from Kirat — all are so good. Best recommendation is try their Daal Taka and egg curry… it's super awesome."
Local Customer
"Best bread pakora — reminds me of Punjab taste!"
Verified Customer
"Best food… everything was fresh and yummy."
Visitor
"Great food."
Community Reviewer
"I recently visited a new place called Kirat Dhaba on Portage — recommended!"
Visit us at 2655 Portage Ave in St. James, Winnipeg or order online for pickup.