हमारी कहानी
Swagat means welcome. It's the first word you'll hear at our door on 118 Avenue — and the idea behind everything that leaves our kitchen.
The meaning of our name
स्वागत
swa · gat noun
Our philosophy
In India there's an old saying — atithi devo bhava, the guest is god. It's why a stranger at the door is offered water before a question, and why no one leaves the table hungry.
That's the spirit we cook with. Whether you're grabbing a lunch special between meetings, picking up butter chicken for the family or sharing momos and a lassi with friends, you're our guest — and we'll treat you like one.
One roof · three kitchens
More than 150 dishes, from the dhabas of Punjab to the wok stations of Indo-Chinese cooking and the momo stalls of Kathmandu.
The heart of Swagat. Tomato-and-butter makhani sauces, slow-cooked dal, spinach ground fresh for palak, and a tandoor that turns out tikka, seekh kebabs and naan blistered at the edges.
India's favourite fusion — Chinese technique, Indian fire. Wok-tossed Hakka noodles and fried rice, crispy Manchurian, and chilli chicken glossy with garlic, soy and green chillies.
Our homemade momos — delicate flour wrappers around chicken or vegetables seasoned with Nepali spices. Steamed, fried, tossed in chilli or Szechuan sauce, or swimming in a spiced soup.
How we cook
Spices are ground and bloomed in hot ghee, paneer is made in-house, and breads come out of the tandoor to order — the way it's done at home.
Made in-house, then simmered in spinach, makhani, kadai and butter-masala sauces — or charred on skewers in the tandoor.
A clay oven fired hot enough to char tikka and kebabs in minutes and puff naan against its walls. Breads are baked to order.
Garam masala, cumin, cardamom and kasuri methi — ground and bloomed in hot ghee so every curry tastes the way it should.
40+ vegetarian dishes, gluten-free curries and rice, gluten-free naan and roti, and heat from mild korma to fiery vindaloo.
धन्यवाद
“Arjun and his team have been creating the best Indian inspired dishes north of the river in Edmonton!”
★★★★★ Keith Walker, guest review
Find us in the Alberta Avenue neighbourhood, a short drive from Westwood, Spruce Avenue and McCauley. Come in for dinner, pick up on your way home, or have it delivered.