Diwa – The FlameOur restaurant offers the most sophisticated fine dining experience with tantalising food and authentic tastes. By far the most important ingredient lies in the heart of our restaurant, our Kitchen and in the hands of our able chefs. They exude passion, flair, and commitment in the kitchen, making each dining experience memorable for you.Diwa – The Lamp. A Magical Object Of ArtOur sophisticated food is presented with a level of attention to detail, that is more normally associated with artists, and every dish appears as a loving work of art. Dishes that are visually exciting, help draw our guests into the next stage of the culinary experience; Taste and Aroma.Prepare for your palettes to be enlivened as our chefs magically create a delicate blend of spices which always enhance the freshest ingredients. Our menu has been devised to provide you with a variety that draws on the best of dishes evolving through the ages, and covering all corners of the Indian sub-continent.These are the core values that are at the heart of the food experience that we strive to deliver to you.more...See more text
Sab se pehle(Starters) MENU - Diwa Classic Indian Cuisine
Vegetable Samosa
Crunchy pastry filled with potatoes, peas, Indian spices and served with mint and tamarind sauce. Serves 2 pieces.
$5.95
Vegetable Pakora
Mixed vegetables fritters served with mint and tamarind sauce. Serves 6 pieces.
$5.95
Paneer Pakora
Pressed cottage cheese, cubes coated with chickpea batter and fried to crisp. Serves 3 pieces.
$6.95
Chicken Pakora
Boneless chicken dipped in chickpea batter, deep fried and served with mint and tamarind sauce. Serves 6 pieces.
$7.95
Delhi Chat Papri
Potatoes, chickpeas, yogurt, tamarind and mint sauce served on a crispy flour wafer.
$6.95
Vegetable Platter
Includes two samosas, four vegetable pakoras and two paneer pakoras.
$14.95
Amritsari Fish Pakora
Halibut deep fried and coated with various Indian spices. Serves 6 pieces.
$14.95
Aloo Tikki
Shallow fried mashed potato and peas cutlet, seasoned with fresh spices/ Serves 3 pieces.
$6.95
Soup & Salad
Mulligatawny Soup
A South Indian delicacy lentil soup prepared with diced green and red peppers with lemon juice and coconut milk (chicken optional).
$5.95
Rasam Soup
Simmered in a tamarind sauce, tomatoes and Indian spices. It is a mixture of sweet, tangy and spicy.
$5.95
Green Garden Salad
Crispy Romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomato, carrots and green pepper.
$4.95
Lkashumber Salad
Made with diced Fresh English cucumber, Red onion, tomatoes, carrots, fresh mint and fresh lime.
$4.95
Lachha Onion Salad
Sliced onion tumbled in Balsamic Vinegar, lime juice, fresh coriander and spices.
$4.95
Charcoal Grill Aur Tandoor Se
A classic creation of Tandoori barbecued in clay oven and served on sizzler.
Chef's Chicken Platter
Includes delectable Lahsooni Tikka, mouth watering Hydrabadi Tikka and flavourful MalaiTikka.Serves 3 pieces each and 2 pieces of Royal Tandoori Chicken.
$29.95
Royal Tandoori Chicken
Chicken (with bone) marinated overnight in yogurt, garlic, ginger, and spices and finished in the Tandoor.
$13.95
Hydrabadi Chicken Tikka
Boneless chicken marinated in yogurt, spices and finished in the Tandoor.
$13.95
Badami Chicken
This is a rich and decadent dish. Chicken with almond past with fresh herbs and spices cooked to perfection.
$13.95
Murg Malai Tikka
Mouth melting morsels of chicken laced with yogurt and cardamom and grilled in the Tandoor.
$13.95
Murg Tikka Lahsooni
Tender boneless chicken marinated with garlic (Hot & Spicy)
$13.95
Tandoori Mahi Tikka
Fresh Halibut marinated overnight in yogurt, ginger, garlic, herbs and cooked on skewers in the Tandoor.
$17.95
Diwa Style Salmon
Fresh Salmon marinated In yogurt and unique Indian spices.
$16.95
Tandoori Shrimp
Shrimp or prawn marinated in yogurt, and cooked in the Tandoor.
$16.95
Paneer Tikka
Creamy cottage cheese, onion, green peppers, pineapple or tomato marinated in chef's spices and herbs, then cooked to perfection in the Tandoor.
$12.95
Tandoori Mushrooms
Whole mushrooms marinated in yogurt spices and herbs and cooked to perfection.
$10.95
Lamb Chops
Lamb chops marinated with a special blend of fresh herbs, spices and yogurt, cooked to perfection in the clay oven. Serves 4 pieces with a hot green mint sauce.
$19.95
Vegan Specials
Bindhi Masala
Fresh okra cooked in mustard oil with onions, authentic spices and fresh coriander.
$10.95
AlooGobhi
Chunks of cauliflower and potato cooked with onions, special spices and garnished with fresh coriander.
$10.95
Diwa's Chana Masala
Chickpeas cooked in thick onion and tomato sauce with special Indian spices.
$10.95
Baigan Patiala
Small eggplant tempered with mustard seeds, simmered with fresh herbs, spices and cashew paste sauce.
$10.95
Baigan Bhartha
Eggplant roasted in traditional tandoor, mashed and cooked with flavourful spices.
$10.95
Jeera Aloo
Potatoes cooked with cumin seeds and spices.
$10.95
Palak Chana
Spinach and chickpeas in various spices.
$10.95
Dal Tarka
Yellow lentils tempered with garlic and cumin seeds.
$9.95
Mushroom and Peas
Diced fresh mushrooms and green peas cooked in spiced tomato curry with a touch of fenugreek.
$10.95
From Our Shahi Handi
Butter Chicken
Boneless chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, barbequed in the Tandoor and cooked with creamy tomato gravy, almond paste and butter.
$13.95
Broccoli Chicken
Chicken breast cooked with traditional sauce, fresh herbs and spices, finished with broccoli cooked to perfection.
$13.95
Mango Chicken or Lamb
Cooked with fresh mango pulp and blends of Indian spices (sweet/spicy).
Chicken
$13.95Lamb
$15.95
Achari Chicken or Lamb
Succulent pieces of chicken or lamb prepared with traditional pickled spices with a hint of ginger cooked to a tangy finish.
Chicken
$13.95lamb
$15.95
Chicken or Lamb Korma
Boneless chicken or lamb cooked in a cashew paste and cream sauce.
Chicken
$13.95Lamb
$15.95
Chicken or Lamb Vindaloo
Presenting a hot delicacy of boneless chicken or lamb cooked with red chilies and roasted spices. (Very hot dish)
Chicken
$13.95Lamb
$15.95
Bhoona Chicken or Lamb
Boneless chicken or lamb cooked with onion purée, tomato, ginger, garlic and Indian spices (thick gravy).
Chicken
$13.95Lamb
$15.95
Palak Chicken or Lamb
Boneless chicken or lamb cooked with spinach and selected spices.
Chicken
$13.95Lamb
$15.95
Chicken or Lamb Madras (Mild Medium)
Chicken or lamb tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves, coconut cream, shredded coconut, and spices.
Chicken
$13.95Lamb
$15.95
Chicken or Lamb Madras (Spicy)
Chicken or lamb tempered with red chillies, curry leaves, coconut cream, shredded coconut, and spices.
Chicken
$13.95Lamb
$15.95
Chicken Tikka Lababdar
Boneless chicken cooked with onion purée, cream gravy and tomatoes (thick gravy).
$13.95
Chicken Curry
Boneless chicken breast pieces cooked with ground spices and fresh herbs.
$13.95
Chilli Chicken
Boneless chicken flavoured with red chilli sauce and soy sauce, cooked with ginger, garlic, onions, green cabbage and capsicum (spicy).
$13.95
Chicken Tikka Masaladar
Boneless Tandoori diced chicken cooked with onion purée, green and red peppers, tomatoes and spices.
$13.95
Beef Curry
Beef pieces cooked with ground spices and fresh herbs.
$13.95
Goat Curry
Goat (boneless) cooked with authentic sauce with fresh herbs and spices.
$13.95
Rogan Josh
A traditional curry with boneless lamb pieces cooked with roasted cashew paste, spices and fresh herbs.
$15.95
Kadhai Chicken or Goat
Boneless chicken or goat (boneless) cooked in a traditional Kadhai (wok) with green and red peppers and fresh Indian herbs.
$13.95
Vegetable Specialties
Dal Makhni
Black lentils cooked overnight and simmered with tomatoes, ginger, garlic and cream on hot embers.
$9.95
Dal Tarka
Yellow lentils tempered with garlic and cumin seeds.
$9.95
Malai Kofta
Cottage cheese (paneer) and potatoes deep fried dumplings cooked in House special sauce and spices in a cashew paste.
$10.95
AlooGobhi
Chunks of cauliflower and potato cooked with onions, special spices and garnished with fresh coriander.
$10.95
Mix Vegetable
Fresh vegetables simmered with onions, tomatoes and various spices.
$10.95
Diwa's Chana Masala
Chickpeas cooked in thick onion and tomato sauce with special Indian spices.
$10.95
Palak Paneer
A classic North Indian dish. Spinach cooked with cottage cheese in various spices.
$11.95
Mutter Paneer
Green peas and cottage cheese cooked with onions, tomatoes, and cashews blend.
$11.95
Shahi Paneer
Homemade cottage cheese cubes cooked in puréed tomato sauce and cream and raisins.
$11.95
Achari Paneer
Succulent paneer cheese prepared with traditional pickled spices with a hint of ginger, cooked to a tangy finish.
$11.95
Kadhai Paneer
Cottage cheese simmered with onions, tomatoes, green peppers, ginger, garlic and enriched with spices.
$11.95
Paneer Masala
Fresh diced paneer cheese simmered in a sumptuous, creamy-based tomato sauce.
$11.95
Bindhi Masala
Fresh okra cooked in mustard oil with onions, authentic spices and fresh coriander.
$10.95
Baigan Patiala
Small eggplant tempered with mustard seeds, simmered with fresh herbs, spices and cashew paste sauce.
$10.95
Baigan Bhartha
Eggplant roasted in traditional tandoor, mashed and cooked with flavourful spices.
$10.95
Jeera Aloo
Potatoes cooked with cumin seeds and spices.
$10.95
Mushroom and Peas
Diced fresh mushrooms and green peas cooked in spiced tomato curry with a touch of fenugreek.
$10.95
Seafood Cuisine
Shrimp Karawari
Shrimp cooked with onion purée, tomatoes, various spices, coconut cream, fresh curry leaves and mustard seeds.
$17.95
Shrimp Curry
Shrimp cooked with house special curry sauce and fresh ingredients.
$17.95
Shrimp Vindaloo
Tiger shrimp cooked in a red hot chilly sauce. It is a very hot dish.
$17.95
Kerla Fish Karawari
Halibut fish cooked in South Indian spices, fresh curry leaves, mustard seeds and coconut cream.
$17.95
Goan Fish Curry
Halibut fish cooked in red chilies, tamarind sauce and roasted spices. It is a hot and tangy delicacy from Goa.
$17.95
Biryani
Chicken
$13.95
Vegetable
$11.95
Lamb
$15.95
Shrimp
$17.95
Rice
Plain Rice
$3.95
Lemon Rice
Tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves and cashews and a touch of lemon
$5.95
Naan And Roti
Plain Naan
Leavened bread of fine flour baked in Tandoor.
$1.95
Garlic Naan
Leavened bread of fine flour sprinkled with chopped garlic and coriander.
$3.25
Lachha Paratha
Flacky layered whole wheat flour bread with butter.
$4.75
Aloo Paratha
Whole wheat flour bread stuffed with mild or spicy potatoes.
$3.75
Onion Kulcha
Flour dough stuffed with onions and garnished with coriander.
$3.75
Tandoori Roti
100% Whole wheat flour bread baked in the Tandoor.
$1.95
Peshwari Naan
Sweet and savory flavor naan stuffed with walnuts, apricots, raisins, and cashews.
$5.95
Chilli Naan
Leavened bread topped with fresh green chillies (spicy)
$2.95
Side Orders
Dahi
Healthy plain homemade yogurt.
$2.25
Kheera Raita
English cucumber mixed in fresh thick yogurt and garnished with coriander
$2.95
Mango Chutney/ Mint Sauce / Tamarind Sauce
$1.95
Papadums
Thin crispy wafers. Serves 4 pieces.
$1.95
Achar Mix
Mixed pickle
$0.95
Lachha Onions
$2.95
French Fries
$2.95
Beverages
Drinks
Masala Tea ,Indian Coffee ,Lassi ,Mango Lassi ,Juice ,Soft Drink ,Perrier Sparkling Water/bottled water ,Fusion Drinks (mixed drinks) ,Domestic Beer,Imported Beer,Red Wine,Red Wine,Bottle of Above Wine,Champagne
absolutely tasty--first time trying a vegetable...
absolutely tasty--first time trying a vegetable samosa; stunning to the tastebuds; pleasing to the senses; exciting for the mind--the vegetable samosa, an experience to remember.
Thanks.
Many things jump to mind when one thinks of Guelph. Sleeman Beer, The Veterinary College... Indian Food is not one of them. Diva may be set to change that perception. Being vegetarian, it can be difficult to find places to eat when out, but when in Guelph, Diva will be a regular stop for me.
The food was wonderful. The presentation was elegant, in an interesting array of dishes. The flavors were complex but distinct, and seemed to nicely complement each other. There were several menu choices for a pure Vegan, and many more to choose from if a little dairy is not an issue for you. The Bindhi, an OKRA dish, was especially good. Okra is often overcooked to mushiness, but not here. It was still flavourful, with a pleasant texture in the mouth, and spices complimented the flavour rather than covering it up. Lkashumber Salad was a nice starter, composed mostly of English cucumber in a spicy dressing. The heat and flavour were intense and pleasing, but left only a mild heat in the lips when done. They certainly seem to understand that there can be too much of a good thing, and don't take things to extremes. The Dal was made with Black Lentils in a thick brown sauce, and was probably the best I have eaten. I was previous only familiar with the standard yellow dal, black lentils not being commonly available in North America, or so I'm told by my Indian friends.
If I was forced to say something negative, the only thing I could find is MAYBE, an overuse of cloves in the Biryani. If that is the only thing you can change, then you have found Indian Food that is as close to perfection as it is possible to be.
I will HAVE to return to Diva soon, as there were several more dishes that I want to try, and we were simply too full to continue.
Believe me, this is a definite MUST try.
As "seasoned" veterans of some of the Indian establishments in town, our first visit to Diva was an incredible experience.
The freshest and best Indian Cuisine we have tasted in a long time.
Will definately replace our visits to other establishments in town with regular visits to Diva!
I have always had an excellent experience at Diva's. The food is always hot and very flavourful. The atmosphere is warm and casual, and the wait staff is very friendly and helpful. We enjoy our Indian mild and they always accommodate that. Overall, an excellent dinning experience and will be back many more times.
Our party of 5 came in towards the end of the night and we were accomadated with great class and professionalism at that time. I have experienced places that try to push you out at closing with little or no respect. And now for the food, there are many new items on the menu that I tried and loved each one. The sizzling taste and spices were quite flavourful and cooked to perfect preference. The chef's chicken was amazing, to have 3 different flavoured chicken on one platter and made differently was creative. The prices were a steal for the amount and quality of food that was ordered. And of course the atmosphere and service was impecable. Keep up the great work Diva and we'll see each other again.
