Victoria's Finest Indian Restaurant

Downtown Victoria - Modern Indian Dining

OUR FOOD. OUR FAMILY.

Take OUT Menu

LUNCH DINNER KIDS DESSERT HAPPY HOUR

STARTERS

$10

BUTTER CHICKEN SAMOSA

Pastry filled with Varsha's butter chicken

$10

MOM'S SAMOSA

Pastry filled with vegetables, potatoes, Indian spices. Served with Varsha's chutney and tamarind chutney

VEG PAKORAS

Chopped seasonal vegetables in a lightly-spiced chickpea batter, crispy-fried. Served with Varsha's chutney or Bollywood sauce

$11

PANEER PAKORAS

Indian-style cheese fried in Varsha's seasoned chickpea batter and served with tamarind chutney.

$11

FISH PAKORAS

Spiced fish in our chickpea batter, fried and served with Varsha's Chutney

$11

CHICKEN PAKORAS

Tender chicken breast in our chickpea batter, fried and served with Varsha's chutney

$11

SHRIMP PAKORAS

Shrimp in seasoned chickpea batter with butter masala sauce.

$11

$15

CAULIFLOWER 250

Cauliflower tossed in our house-made sweet chilli sauce

$15

$18

TIGER POUTINE

Masala fries & yam fries, topped with our house butter masala sauce, chicken cube & sriracha mayo sauce

$18

$15

VARSHA'S WINGS

Varsha wings tossed with your choice of our house-made sauces: butter chicken, ginger-honey garlic, , coconut curry,maple BBQ, salt & pepperand sweet chilli

$15

$18

CHILLI CHICKEN

Indo-Chinese at its best, Crispy chicken, bell peppers and onions tossed in a tangy chilli sauce

$18

MASALA FRIES

Crispy fries seasoned with house-made spiced seasoning salt; served with dill mayo, sriracha mayo or our house-made spicy ketchup

$10

YAM FRIES

Crispy yam fries, served with your choice of dill, sriracha mayo or our house made spicy ketchup

$10

VARSHA'S NAAN BREAD

Naan bread with 3 dips, roasted red pepper hummus, baba ganoush and Varsha's chutney

FROM TANDOOR

$19

TANDOORI FISH

Marinated Basa fish cooked to perfection in varsha clay oven.

$19

TANDOORI PRAWN

Jumbo prawns marinated & cooked in varsha clay oven.

$19

$18

CHICKEN MALAI TIKKA

Tender pieces of boneless chicken with marinade malai, served with chutney and salad.

$18

$21

TANDOORI CHICKEN TIKKA

House marinated tandoori chicken cooked in a tandoor oven, served with Varsha's chutney and masala fries.

$21

$19

VARSHA PANEER TIKKA

Paneer in tandoori style served with chutney and salad. V

$19

$16

MALAI BROCOLLI

Broccoli marinated in ginger, garlic, chilies, cardamom, and cream, cooked in Varsha's clay oven. V

$16

$21

SOYA CHAAP

Soya Chaap marinated with yogurt and Indian spices, served with house salad and Varsha chutney.

$21

Salad

$12

HOUSE SALAD

Artisan green salad with mango, cucumber, heirloom tomatoes, chick peas, bell peppers and cilantro

$12

$14

GRILLED KALE SALAD

Grilled kale, romaine lettuce, dried cranberries, heirloom tomatoes and almond slivers in our signature spicy dressing

$14

$12

KACHUMBER SALAD

Kachumber is made with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions marinated in lime juice, chilli and fresh herbs. Served on top of artisan greens

$12

$17

TANDOORI CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

Grilled kale and romaine lettuce tossed in a classic Caesar dressing, with cumin brioche croutons and parmesan cheese

$17

-ADD to Any Salad-

Tandoori Grilled Chicken Breast 5

Beef Kebab 3

Naan 3

Lamb Kebab 3.50

Tandoori Fish 5

Chicken Kebab 3

Grilled Tandoori Shrimp 7

Crispy Butter Chicken Strips 6

CURRIES

Please inform us if you would like your meal milder or spicier.

$18

MOM'S CHICKEN CURRY

Just how Mom used to make it! Chicken slowly braised in a light fragrant curry sauce, served with basmati rice

$18

$19

BUTTER CHICKEN

Tender marinated chicken breast in a creamy spiced tomato sauce, served with basmati rice

$19

CHICKEN LABABDAR

Chicken in masala gravy with onion, tomato, cream and butter, served with basmati rice

$19

$18

DAILY CHICKEN CURRY

Chicken in our daily curry (ask your server). Served with basmati rice

$18

GOAN COCONUT CURRY

Goa style curry with our house masala gravy finished with coconut milk. Choice of cod or shrimp. Served with basmati rice

$18

PALAK PANEER

Punjabi style spinach curry with paneer, finished with tomatoes and cream. Served with basmati rice

$18

MOM'S ALOO GOBI

Potatoes and cauliflower sautéed with Indian spices, served with basmati rice

$18

DAILY PANEER CURRY

Paneer in our daily curry (ask your server). Served with basmati rice

$18

$16

DAL TADKA

Chef's blend of 5 lentils, cooked with onions, tomatoes and butter. Served with basmati rice

$16

$18

NAVRATAN KORMA

Mixed vegetables and paneer in a creamy cashew based gravy. Served with basmati rice

$18

$16

CHANNA MASALA

Punjabi style chickpeas stewed with tomatoes, onions, spices and topped with fresh cilantro. Served with basmati rice

$16

$17

METHI VEGETABLE CURRY

Mixed vegetables in methi (Fenugreek leaves) cashews and cream based gravy. Served with basmati rice

$17

-ADD TO YOUR MEAL-

Varsha's chutney 1.00

Raita 1.00

side salad for 4.50

VARSHA BIRYANI

Specially prepared Basmati rice in exotic indian herbs & spices served with raita

$20

Chicken

$20

Beef

$20

$21

Lamb

$21

$18

Vegetarian

$18

BURGERS

All burgers are made fresh in house, served with lettuce, tomato and your choice of masala fries, fries, house salad, kachumber salad, Caesar salad, lime-cilantro slaw OR upgrade to: Yam fries, cup of dahl or kale salad for an extra .50; Side Varsha Poutine 4.00

$17

BOLLYWOOD BURGER

Spiced lamb patty, cheese, house made pickled peppers and onions, chutney and sriracha mayo

$17

THE WORKS BURGER

Seasoned beef patty, bacon, cheese, caramelized onions and sriracha mayo

$17

$16

TANDOORI CHICKEN BURGER

Marinated chicken breasts, kachumber salsa, dill mayo

$16

VEGGIE BURGER

Moroccan-spiced chickpea-quinoa patty, avocado, chutney, sriracha mayo

$16

FISH BURGER

Tandoori marinated grilled cod, onion, Varsha's chutney and sriracha mayo

$16

Our burgers are served on Portofino bakery's brioche buns.

Dips 1.00 /each

Bollywood

Varsha's chutney

Mango chutney

Raita OR large raita for $4

Dill mayo

Sriracha mayo

Lime & cilantro dip

Butter chicken sauce

Sweet chilli

Maple BBQ

Spicy ketchup

Tamarind Chutney

FUSION FARE (Available before 5:00pm only)

$14.00 / Taco

VARSHA'S TACOS

Served in a warm tortilla with lime-cilantro slaw, sriracha mayo and kachumber salsa. Choice of...Shrimp pakora, fish (grilled or fried) or channa masala

$14.00 / Taco

$15

TANDOORI CHICKEN QUESADILLA

Grilled tandoori chicken, mozzarella cheese, pickled onions and peppers.

$15

Your choice of sriracha mayo, raita or kachumber salsa

$15

SHRIMP & MANGO QUESADILLA

Tandoori grilled shrimp, mango, house-made quesadilla sauce, mozzarella cheese, pickled peppers and onions

$15

Your choice of Sriracha mayo, raita or Kachumber salsa, or sweet chilli

$18

VARSHA'S BUTTER CHICKEN POUTINE

Masala fries topped with cheese curds. Chicken and our house made butter chicken sauce

$18

$14

TANDOORI CHICKEN CAESAR WRAP

Grilled kale and romaine lettuce tossed in a classic Caesar dressing, with cumin brioche croutons, parmesan cheese and tandoori chicken

$14

MAKE IT A MEAL

Add side house salad, kachumber salad, Caesar salad, lime & cilantro slaw, fries or masala fries 2.00

Yam fries, cup of dal or grilled kale salad 2.50

Side Varsha Poutine 4.00

Add sour cream .50

SMALL PLATES

-MEATS-

$11

CHICKEN PAKORA

Tender chicken breast in our chickpea batter. Fried and served with Varsha's chutney or Bollywood sauce

$11

$10

BUTTER CHICKEN SAMOSA

Pastry filled with Varsha's butter chicken

$10

Varsha's favourite

$18

CHICKEN MALAI TIKKA

Marinated chicken thighs cooked in our tandoor oven. Malai marinades. Served with Varsha's chutney and salad

$18

CHILI CHICKEN

Indo-Chinese at its best. Crispy chicken, bell peppers and onions tossed in a tangy chili sauce

$18

$21

TANDOORI CHICKEN TIKKA

Our house marinated tandoori chicken cooked in our tandoor oven, served with Varsha's chutney and masala fries

$21

-SEAFOOD-

$11

FISH PAKORA

Spiced fish in our seasoned chickpea batter

$11

SHRIMP PAKORA

Shrimp in our seasoned chick pea batter, with butter masala sauce

$11

$19

TANDOORI FISH (new)

Marinated Basa fish cooked to perfection in varsha clay oven.

$19

TANDOORI PRAWN (new)

Jumbo prawns marinated & cooked in varsha clay oven.

$19

$15 + Fries 4.00

COCONUT CURRIED MUSSELS

Mussels in our signature coconut curry sauce.

$15 + Fries 4.00

-VEGETARIAN-

MOM'S SAMOSA

Pastry filled with vegetables, potatoes and Indian spices. Served with Varsha's chutney

Varsha's favourite

VEG PAKORA

Seasonal vegetables in seasoned chickpea batter, crispy fried. Served with Varsha's chutney

Varsha's favourite

$16

MALAI BROCCOLI

Broccoli marinated in ginger, garlic, chillies, cardamom and cream, cooked in our clay oven

$16

VARSHA'S NAAN BREAD

Served with 3 dips, roasted red pepper hummus, baba ganoush and Varsha's chutney

$15

CAULIFLOWER 250

Cauliflower cooked with a special sweet chilli sauce

$15

$19

PANEER TIKKA

Paneer in an authentic tandoori style; house cooked in our clay oven. Served with Varsha's chutney and salad

$19

$11

PANEER PAKORA

Indian style cheese fried in our seasoned chick pea batter. Served with tamarind chutney

$11

MASALA FRIES

Crispy fries seasoned with house-made masala salt, served with your choice of dill mayo, sriracha mayo or house-made spicy ketchup

$10

YAM FRIES

Crispy yam fries served with your choice of dill mayo, sriracha mayo or our house-made spicy ketchup

$10

$11

Varsha's Poutine

Masala fries topped with cheese curds and our house-made butter masala sauce

$11

BURGERS

All burgers are made fresh in house, served with lettuce, tomato and your choice of house salad, kachumber salad, Caesar salad, lime-cilantro slaw, fries, masala fries, OR upgrade to cup of Dahl, yam fries or kale salad for an extra .50

Our burgers are served on Portofino bakery's brioche buns.

$17

BOLLYWOOD BURGER

Spiced lamb patty, cheese, house-made pickled peppers & onions, chutney and sriracha mayo

$17

Varsha's favourite

$17

THE WORKS BURGER

Seasoned beef patty, bacon, cheese, caramelized onions and sriracha mayo

$17

Varsha's favourite

$16

VEGGIE BURGER

Moroccan-spiced chickpea-quinoa patty, avocado, chutney and sriracha mayo

$16

Varsha's favourite

$16

TANDOORI CHICKEN BURGER

Marinated chicken breast, kachumber salsa, dill mayo

$16

Varsha's favourite

PLATES

-MEATS-

$19

VARSHA'S BUTTER CHICKEN

Chicken breast in a creamy spiced tomato sauce

$19

Varsha's favourite

$18

MOM'S CHICKEN CURRY

Chicken slowly braised in a light fragrant curry sauce

$18

Varsha's favourite

$19

CHICKEN LABABDAR

Chicken in a masala gravy with onion, tomato, cream and butter

$19

Varsha's favourite

$18

DAILY CHICKEN CURRY

Chicken in our daily curry (ask your server)

$18

$20.

BEEF CURRY

Beef braised with onion, tomatoes, Indian spices and finished in our daily curry (ask your server). Served with basmati rice.

$20.

LAMB CURRY

Tender lamb braised in a rich spiced curry sauce. Served with basmati rice.

$20.

Varsha's favourite

$19

MASALA FISH CURRY

Cod loin cooked with our house masala, onions, tomatoes, a blend of Indian spices and cilantro. Served with basmati rice.

$19

$18

GOAN COCONUT CURRY

Goa style curry with our house masala gravy finished with coconut milk. Choice of cod or shrimp

$18

VARSHA'S BUTTER CHICKEN POUTINE

Masala fries topped with cheese curds. chicken and our house-made butter chicken sauce

$18

Varsha's favourite

-VEGETARIAN-

$18

DAL MAKHANI

Black lentils, red kidney beans, tomatoes, cream and butter. Served with basmati rice.

$18

$16

DAL TADKA

Chef's blend of 5 lentils, cooked with onions, tomatoes and butter

$16

Varsha's favourite

$18

MOM'S ALOO GOBI

Potatoes, cauliflower sautéed with Indian spices

$18

Varsha's favourite

$18

BHINDI DO PIAZA

Okra cooked with two types of onions, Indian spice & herbs. Served with basmati rice.

$18

PALAK PANEER

Punjabi style spinach curry with paneer, finished with tomatoes and cream

$18

Varsha's favourite

$18

KALE & ALOO CURRY

Sautéed kale mixed with potatoes and a fragrant blend of Indian spices. Served with basmati rice.

$18

$17

MATAR PANEER

Paneer and green peas in our house masala gravy. Served with basmati rice.

$17

$18

NAVRATAN KORMA

Mixed vegetables and paneer in a cashew based gravy

$18

PANEER

Paneer in our daily curry (ask your server)

$18

$16

CHANNA MASALA

Punjabi-style chickpeas stewed with tomatoes, onions, spices and topped with fresh cilantro

$16

Varsha's favourite

$17

METHI VEGETABLE CURRY

Mixed vegetables in a methi (Fenugreek leaves)cashews and cream gravy

$17

$18

EGGPLANT BHARTHA

Tandoor cooked/smoked eggplant, finished with tomato, onions and a variety of spices. Served with basmati rice.

$18

MALAI KOFTA

Vegetable dumplings served in our korma sauce. Served with basmati rice.

$18

GOBI MATAR

Cauliflower and green peas in our house masala gravy. Served with basmati rice.

$18

VARSHA BIRYANI (new)

Specially prepared Basmati rice in exotic indian herbs & spices served with raita

$20

Chicken, Beef

$20

$21

Lamb

$21

$18

Vegetarian

$18

PLATES TO SHARE (Designed to feed two people)

Upgrade your rice or naan for an additional $3. Please let your server know if you would like something milder or spicier.

$59

VEGETARIAN PLATTER

Veg pakoras, daily paneer, dal tadka, aloo gobi, navratan korma, rice, naan, gulab jamun

$59

$55

CHEF'S CHOICE PLATTER

Have our chef design your meal, which includes 3 curries, butter chicken samosas, vegetable pulao and assorted bread

$55

MOM'S PLATTER

Mom's samosas, chicken curry, butter chicken, aloo gobi, rice, naan and kheer

$55

Varsha's favourite

RICE & BREAD

Basmati Rice 3,5

Saffron Rice 6

Coconut Rice 6

Vegetable Pulao 6

Naan 3

Stuffed Naan 6

Garlic Naan 5

Cilantro Naan 4

Palak Paneer Naan 6

Tandoori Roti 3

Aloo Naan 6

Coconut Naan 4

Rosemary Garlic Naan 4

Chef’s Choice Basket 14

PLATES

GRILLED CHEESE

CHEESE QUESADILLA

NAAN with RAITA

CHICKEN STRIPS

SIDES

HOUSE SALAD

CUP OF SOUP

LIME CILANTRO SLAW

MASALA FRIES

FRIES

YAM FRIES

$2.5

GRILLED KALE SALAD

$2.5

DESSERT

Available flavours: Mango malai, Kesar, rose coconut

MATKA KULFI

Traditional Indian ice cream prepared with milk cream.

Available flavours: Mango malai, Kesar, rose coconut

GULAB JAMUN

Two small round warm doughnuts dipped in a light delicious sweet red rose syrup

KHEER

Indian style rice pudding infused with saffron, garnished with pistachios, and almonds

RAS MALAI

Cheese dumplings immersed in cool creamy syrup

ICE CREAM SANDWICH

Coconut ice cream sandwiched between two Portofino Euopean Bakery's Espresso & Chocolate Cookies

CINNAMON NAAN

Mini naan doughnuts tossed in cinnamon sugar and served with a Nutella mousse

WARM GINGER CARAMEL SPICE CAKE

Diced apples within a moist ginger spice cake topped with caramel served alongside vanilla ice cream

TRIO OF ICE CREAM

Coconut, Mango and Vanilla ice cream

3:00pm - 6:00pm EVERYDAY

SMALL PLATES

$10

VARSHA'S WINGS

Flavours: Butter Chicken, Bollywood, Maple BBQ, Ginger- Honey-Garlic, Salt & Pepper, Coconut Curry, Bollywood Blue, or Sweet Chili

$10

Blue Cheese Dip 1.00

MASALA FRIES

Crispy fries with your choice of Siracha Mayo, Dill Mayo or our house spicy ketchup.

VARSHA'S NAAN BREAD

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, Baba Ganoush, and Varsha’s Chutney served with our house made Indian bread

FISH PAKORAS

Seasoned cod, battered and fried served with Varsha’s Chutney

$13

VARSHA'S BUTTER CHICKEN POUTINE

Masala fries topped with cheese curds. Chicken and our house made butter chicken sauce

$13

DRAUGHT BEERS

All beers brewed in British Columbia

Sleeves

Pints

$17

Pitchers

$17

Flights

HOUSE WINES $5

RED

Volcanic Hills - Gammy Noir

White

Volcanic Hills - Gewurztraminer

FEATURED COCKTAIL $8

COCKTAILS

VARSHA PIMM’S CUP

Pimm’s No.1 gin, ginger ale, lemon, cucumber, mint

VARSHA'S MOJITO

Choose from Classic, Mango, Lychee or Ginger

VARSHA’S PAKORA BACON CAESAR

Classic Caesar cocktail with a Varsha twist; lime, spicy green bean, pakora and a slice of bacon

RANGPUR GIN & TONIC

Tanqueray Rangpur gin, Phillips cucumber mint tonic

LYCHEE MARTINI

Soho lychee liqueur, vodka, lychee syrup. lime juice

CARDAMOM VANILLA MOSCOW MULE

Vanilla vodka, Phillips ginger ale, lime juice, cardamom

MANGO MARGARITA

El Jimador Silver Tequila, tripe sec, lime, mango juice

LIQUID SUNSHINE

Vanilla Vodka, Pama Pomegranate Liquor, Limoncello, mango juice

DARK & STORMY

The Kraken black spiced rum, Phillips ginger ale, mint, lime

$10

CUCUMBER GIMLET

Long Table Cucumber Gin, cucumber, fresh rosemary, lime juice

$10

GINGER COSMO MARTINI

Fresh Ginger, Vodka, Triple Sec, cranberry juice, lime juice

CHILLI MANGO MARTINI

Vodka, Fresh Mango, Mango Juice, Lime Juice, Chilli Coriander Simple Syrup

WINE

$29 Bottles - $8 glass

Little Straw - Sauvignon Blanc

(West Kelowna, BC)

Volcanic Hills - Gewurtztraminer

(West Kelowna, BC)

The Hatch Winery - Bury the hatchet

(West Kelowna, BC)

Volcanic Hills - Gammy Noir

(West Kelowna, BC)

$39 Bottles - $10 Glass

Dirty Laundry Vineyards - Not So Knotty Chardonnay

(Summerland, BC)

(West Kelowna, BC)

Volcanic Hills - Magma Red

(Zweigelt, Pinot Noir, Merlot, M. Foch, Cab Franc)

(West Kelowna, BC)

Volcanic Hills - Lava Red

(Zweigelt,, Merlot, M. Foch, Pinot Noir, Gamay)

(West Kelowna, BC)

BUBBLES

$7 Glass / $20 Bottle (375 ml)

HAYWIRE

(OKANAGAN VALLEY, BC)

$7 Glass / $20 Bottle (375 ml)

MOCK SIPS

MANGO LASSI

Mango, Yogurt, Cardamom

GINGER MOJITO

Ginger ale, , fresh ginger, muddled mint, lime juice

CUCUMBER MOJITO

Soda water, muddled mint, lime juice, cucumber

PINEAPPLE MANGO ICED TEA

Lemon iced tea, mango puree, pineapple juice

GINGER LEMON ICED TEA

Lemon iced tea, ginger

VIRGIN CAESAR

Clamato juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, lime wedge,

Philips Sparkmouth Ginger Ale

Philips Intergalactic Root Beer

Philips Dare Devil Orange Cream

Philips Speed King Craft Cola

Philips Cucumber Mint Tonic

BEER ON TAP

BEER FLIGHTS-Choose 4 beers from the list below

sleeve $6 / pint $7 / jug $19

Rotating Tap

sleeve $6 / pint $7 / jug $19

Yellow Dog Brewing Co

Chase My Tail Pale Ale

sleeve $6 / pint $7 / jug $19

Phillips Brewing Co

Blue Buck - Ale

sleeve $6 / pint $7 / jug $19

Hoyne Brewing Co

Dark Matter

sleeve $6 / pint $7 / jug $19

Driftwood Brewing Co

Fat Tug IPA

sleeve $6 / pint $7 / jug $19

Lighthouse Brewing Co

Rotating tap

sleeve $6 / pint $7 / jug $19

BOTTLED & CANS - BEER

Driftwood Brewing

White Bark Witbier 473ml

Corona

Mexican Pale Lager

Stella Artois

Belgian Pilsner

Kingfisher

Indian Premium Lager

Gluten Free Beer

Featured

CIDER

Merridale Cider (Cobble Hill, BC)

Cowichan Dry Craft Cider 473ml can

Merridale Cider (Cobble Hill, BC)

Merri Berri Cider 473ml can

Strongbow (England)

British Dry Cider 330ml bottle

Soma Craft Cider (Denmark)

Apple Cider 355 ml can

$20 Bottles 750 ml - $7 Glass

Faustino Dry Cider (Osoyoos, BC) - Dry Apple Cider

$20 Bottles 750 ml - $7 Glass

Varsha soaks in like a monsoon, an invigorating rain that is warm & refreshing.

VARSHA is a family owned restaurant. The food highlights the fusion of Indo-Canadian cuisine and traditional Indian. The two cultures brings a unique perspective to Indian food, and a twist on Indian cuisine. When you come to Varsha, you experience our take on food, but you also experience our joy and passion for our restaurant and our cuisine.

Located in historic Chinatown on the corner of Government St. & Pandora St. in what was once, one of Victoria's earliest theatres.

"We are proud to welcome you to our family owned Indian kitchen. Thank you for eating with us and please visit again soon."

PHONE

250.590.6252

info@varsha.ca

LOCATION

101-1600 Gov't St.

Victoria BC Canada

HOURS

Monday - 11am-10pm

Tuesday - 11am-10pm

Wednesday - 11am-10pm

Thursday- 11am-10pm

Friday - 11am-10pm

Saturday - 11am-10pm

Sunday - 11am-10pm

Victoria's Finest Indian Restaurant

Downtown Victoria - Modern Indian Dining

OUR FOOD. OUR FAMILY.

Varsha soaks in like a monsoon, an invigorating rain that is warm & refreshing.

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