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Where to eat Butter Chicken in Vancouver and Surrey

Tandoori chicken in a silky tomato and butter sauce. We found Butter Chicken on 80 Metro Vancouver menus, and 315 more places usually serve it.

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A typical Butter Chicken. Each restaurant makes its own version.

About Butter Chicken

Butter chicken, or murgh makhani, is tandoori chicken simmered in a smooth sauce of tomato, butter and cream. It was created in Delhi after 1947 and is usually credited to the cooks of Moti Mahal restaurant.

Regional versions

Restaurant versions range from sweet and mild to smoky and tangy. Some add fenugreek leaves for depth, and many make it with boneless chicken tikka rather than chicken on the bone.

What to order with it

Order garlic naan or butter naan to scoop up the sauce, and dal makhani alongside. Jeera rice works well too.

On the menu: 80 places

Burnaby

Coquitlam

Delta

Langley

Maple Ridge

Port Coquitlam

Port Moody

Richmond

Surrey

Dish photo: Bhindi Masala♡ SaveChili House Restaurant19571 Fraser Highway, Surrey, BCRestaurantListed on their menu as butter chickenFull menuDish photo: Pani Puri♡ SaveSpice 72 Indian Bistro and Lounge12025 72 Avenue, Surrey, BCRestaurantListed on their menu as butter chickenFull menuDish photo: Bhindi Masala♡ SaveGreen Lettuce Restaurant6350 120 St #112, Surrey, BCRestaurantListed on their menu as butter chickenFull menuDish photo: Chole Bhature♡ SaveKesari Indian Sweets & Eats1990 152 St, Surrey, BCSweets and bakeryListed on their menu as butter chickenFull menuDish photo: Goat Biryani♡ SaveSam's Chaat House12477 88 Ave, Surrey, BCChaat and street foodMumbai and street foodOn their menu: Butter Chicken Poutine, Butter ChickenFull menuDish photo: Chole Bhature♡ SaveSahota's Live Grill19219 56 Avenue, Surrey, British ColumbiaRestaurantOn their menu: Butter Chicken Rice Bowl, Butter Chicken, Mango Butter ChickenFull menuDish photo: Chole Bhature♡ SaveChef's KebabFraser Highway, Surrey, BCRestaurantOn their menu: Butter Chicken Combo, Butter Chicken ( Breast), Butter Chicken ( Thigh) and 1 moreFull menuDish photo: Chole Bhature♡ SaveSachdeva Sweets & Restaurant7500 120 St, Surrey, BCSweets and bakeryOn their menu: Butter ChickenFull menuDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveDhindsa Desi Dhaba9200 120 St #1a, Surrey, BCRestaurantNorth Indian and PunjabiOn their menu: Butter Chicken, Chicken Curry), Butter Chicken Combo, Butter Chicken, Rice and Naan) and 1 moreFull menuDish photo: Chole Bhature♡ SaveParatha 2 Pasta8080 120 St #130, Surrey, BCRestaurantOn their menu: Butter ChickenFull menuDish photo: Kadai♡ SavePakwan House Restaurant12414 82 Ave, Surrey, BCRestaurantSouth IndianListed on their menu as butter chickenFull menuDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveLaung & Laachi12414 82 Ave Unit no - 108, Surrey, BCRestaurantIndo-ChineseListed on their menu as butter chickenFull menuDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveGreat Pizza12578 72 Ave, Surrey, BCRestaurantOn their menu: Butter Chicken, 86. Butter ChickenFull menuDish photo: Pani Puri♡ SaveMughal Garden Sweets and Restaurant12788 76a Ave #103, Surrey, BCSweets and bakeryNorth Indian and PunjabiOn their menu: Butter Chicken, Mughal Special Yellow Butter ChickenFull menuDish photo: Thali♡ SaveShahi Catering12815 85 Ave #104, Surrey, BCRestaurantListed on their menu as butter chickenFull menuDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveLahori Sweets & Restaurant12877 80 Ave #109, Surrey, BCSweets and bakeryListed on their menu as butter chickenFull menuDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveGolden Samosa Bakery8342 130 St, Surrey, BCSweets and bakeryListed on their menu as butter chickenFull menuDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveDesi Grill8005 King George Blvd, Surrey, BCRestaurantOn their menu: Butter ChickenFull menuDish photo: Pani Puri♡ SaveMoj Masti Indian Restaurant8076 King George Blvd, Surrey, BCRestaurantOn their menu: Butter Chicken Rice BowlFull menuDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveLighthouse Fresh and Tasty8050 King George Blvd, Surrey, BCRestaurantOn their menu: Butter ChickenFull menuDish photo: Pani Puri♡ SaveThe Indian Club house13648 105A Ave, Surrey, BCRestaurantIndo-ChineseOn their menu: Butter ChickenFull menuDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveNewton Bhaia13753 72 Ave, Surrey, BCRestaurantOn their menu: Butter Chicken Samosa, Butter ChickenFull menuDish photo: Goat Biryani♡ SavePanorama Pizza Curry and Sweets6225 136 St Unit A, Surrey, BCSweets and bakeryOn their menu: Butter Chicken Pizza, Butter Chicken, Butter Chicken Combo and 1 moreFull menuDish photo: Chole Bhature♡ SaveVeerji Fish and Grill15551 Fraser Hwy #104, Surrey, BCRestaurantOn their menu: Butter Chicken, Chicken Curry), Butter Chicken Combo, Butter Chicken, Rice and Naan) and 1 moreFull menuDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveFraser Pizza, Momos, and Curry House16033 108 Ave #406, Surrey, BCRestaurantOn their menu: Butter Chicken, Butter Chicken Poutine, Butter Chicken & RiceFull menuDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SaveGolden Sweets and Restaurant6377 168 St #113, Surrey, BCSweets and bakeryOn their menu: Butter Chicken, Butter Chicken & Rice School, Butter Chicken & RiceFull menuDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveNew Parmar Restaurant & Catering382 175a St #103, Surrey, BCRestaurantIndo-ChineseOn their menu: Veggie Butter Chicken, Butter ChickenFull menuDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SaveZikr | Indian Restaurant - Whispers of Indian Flavours17530 64 Ave, Surrey, BCRestaurantOn their menu: Delhi Style Murgh MakhaniFull menuDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveKesari Restaurant19475 Fraser Hwy Unit 110, Surrey, BCRestaurantOn their menu: Butter ChickenFull menu

Township of Langley

University Endowment Lands

Vancouver

Dish photo: Chilli Chicken♡ SaveRollzzy542 Robson Street, Vancouver, BCRestaurantIndo-ChineseOn their menu: Butter Chicken RollFull menuDish photo: Paneer Tikka♡ SaveThe Madras Diaries1097 Kingsway, Vancouver, BCRestaurantSouth IndianIndo-ChineseOn their menu: Butter ChickenFull menuDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveBC Momo678 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BCRestaurantIndo-ChineseOn their menu: Butter ChickenFull menuDish photo: Momos♡ SaveParatha 2 Pasta1257 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BCRestaurantListed on their menu as butter chickenFull menuDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveEast is East4433 Main Street, Vancouver, BCRestaurantListed on their menu as butter chickenFull menuDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveIndian Bay Leaf4890 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, BCRestaurantSouth IndianOn their menu: Butter ChickenFull menuDish photo: Chana Masala♡ SaveKinara Indian Cuisine1326 Davie Street, Vancouver, BCRestaurantListed on their menu as butter chickenFull menuDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveGrace of India1284 Kingsway, Vancouver, BCRestaurantOn their menu: Butter ChickenFull menuDish photo: Idli♡ SaveDosa Factory1345 Kingsway, Vancouver, BCRestaurantSouth IndianIndo-ChineseOn their menu: Butter Chicken Dosa, Butter ChickenFull menuDish photo: Dosa♡ SaveHouse of Dosas1188 Davie Street, Vancouver, BCRestaurantSouth IndianOn their menu: BOGO: Chef Ganesh Creamy Butter DosaFull menuDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveOriginal Tandoori Kitchen7215 Main Street, Vancouver, BCRestaurantNorth Indian and PunjabiOn their menu: Butter ChickenFull menuDish photo: Chole Bhature♡ SaveKhan Sahab Kitchen4942 Joyce Street, Vancouver, BCRestaurantIndo-ChineseOn their menu: Butter ChickenFull menuDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SavePizza 2 Pakora407 West Broadway, Vancouver, BCRestaurantOn their menu: Butter Chicken Combo, Butter Chicken + 2 Naan/ RiceFull menuDish photo: Tandoori Chicken♡ SaveDelhi Fusion Indian Cuisine1859 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BCRestaurantOn their menu: Butter Chicken, Butter Chicken, Rice and Naan BreadFull menuDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveDS Indian Kitchen2445 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BCRestaurantOn their menu: Butter Chicken, B.C Wrap (Butter Chicken Wrap)Full menuDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveIndian Roti Kitchen2961 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BCRestaurantSouth IndianOn their menu: Butter Chicken RotiFull menuDish photo: Malai Kofta♡ SaveKits Indian Restaurant2445 Burrard St, Vancouver, BCRestaurantListed on their menu as butter chickenFull menuDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveCurry N Grill East Indian Bistro {Indian Restaurants & Bar}2666 Granville St, Vancouver, BCRestaurantOn their menu: Butter ChickenFull menuDish photo: Kadai♡ SaveThe Mughals Vancouver8811 Laurel St Unit 107, Vancouver, BCRestaurantNorth Indian and PunjabiOn their menu: Special Butter Chicken, Butter Chicken RollFull menuDish photo: Samosa♡ SaveApna Bhaia Sweet6616 Fraser St, Vancouver, BCRestaurantOn their menu: Butter ChickenFull menuDish photo: Chana Masala♡ SaveJambo Grill Tandoor & Paan House3219 Kingsway, Vancouver, BCRestaurantNorth Indian and PunjabiOn their menu: Butter ChickenFull menuDish photo: Vindaloo♡ SaveThe Indian Pantry1370 E Georgia St, Vancouver, BCRestaurantListed on their menu as butter chickenFull menuDish photo: Vindaloo♡ SaveCurry and Roti Vancouver Kitchen1370 E Georgia St, Vancouver, BCRestaurantSouth IndianOn their menu: Butter Chicken Roti, Butter Chicken RiceFull menuDish photo: Pani Puri♡ SaveAmrut Kitchen And Bar - Hyderabadi Indian Restaurant433 W Pender St, Vancouver, BCRestaurantBiryani and HyderabadiOn their menu: Butter Chicken Rice Bowl, Butter ChickenFull menuDish photo: Saag Paneer♡ SaveHimalayan Momo Restaurant and Bar622 W Pender St, Vancouver, BCRestaurantOn their menu: Butter Chicken, Creamy tomato-based butter chickenFull menu

West Vancouver

White Rock

Usually served: 315 more

We have not seen these menus yet, but places like these normally make Butter Chicken. Call to check.

Dish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveEast is East3035 West Broadway, Vancouver, BCRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SavePapa Dave's Pizza Indian CuisineVancouver, BCRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SavePinch of Spice8653 Scott Road, Delta, BCRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Pani Puri♡ SaveBombay2748 Lougheed Highway, Port Coquitlam, BCRestaurantMumbai and street foodHours not confirmedDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SavePizza Camp761 6th Street, New Westminster, BCRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SaveIndian Oven2006 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BCRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveRoyal Tandoori83 Sixth Street, New Westminster, BCRestaurantNorth Indian and PunjabiHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveChef's Flavour2872 West Broadway, Vancouver, BCRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveMezbaan Indian & Indo Chinese Food12790 96 Avenue, Surrey, BCRestaurantIndo-ChineseHours not confirmedDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveRenaissance Coffee8888 University Drive East, Burnaby, BCRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Tandoori Chicken♡ Savegm Restaurant20726 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge, BCRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SaveSpice Kings15325 Highway 10, Surrey, BCRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Tandoori Chicken♡ SaveTahn DoorCoquitlam, BCRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SavePalki Indian116 East 15th Street, North Vancouver, BCRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveButtericaNew Westminster, BCRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveMasala India Bistro20345 Fraser Highway, Langley, BCRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveHyderabad Haveli1625 Kingsway, Vancouver, BCRestaurantBiryani and HyderabadiHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveHaveli Bistro Restaurant7488 King George Boulevard, Surrey, BCRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Tandoori Chicken♡ SaveOretachi Curry12420 Number 1 Road, Richmond, BCRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chole Bhature♡ SaveTandoori Palace1439 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BCRestaurantNorth Indian and PunjabiHours not confirmedDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveMonsoon Curry Indian Restaurant3466 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BCRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveCurry Wala7660 6th Street, Burnaby, BCRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveCayenne Bistro and Grill7677 6th Street, Burnaby, BCRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Tandoori Chicken♡ SaveLR Pizza & Curry7571 6th Street, Burnaby, BCRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Tandoori Chicken♡ SaveKarma Indian Bistro2741 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BCRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveTandoori Kona11700 Cambie Road, Richmond, BCRestaurantNorth Indian and PunjabiHours not confirmedDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveSalam Bombay755 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BCRestaurantMumbai and street foodHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveIndian Burger Joint1020 Howe Street, Vancouver, BCRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveCurry Hut Indian Bistro445 Howe Street, Vancouver, BCRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveBest Bite Indian Cuisine3891 Chatham Street, Richmond, BCRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveKrsma Indian Restaurant5207 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, BCRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SaveDilli Heights436 Richards Street, Vancouver, BCRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveCurry Way10355 152 St Unit 1409, Surrey, BCRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveAmogha Indian Kitchen & Bar4265 Main Street, Vancouver, BCRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Tandoori Chicken♡ SaveMirch Masala9545 Scott Road, Delta, BCRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveSpice Club9570 Scott Road, Surrey, BCRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SaveMaharaja Catering8148 128 Street, Surrey, BCRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveNirvana Restaurant6482 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, BCRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveNY's Indian Grill & Bar20204 Fraser Highway, Langley, BCRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveTasty Indian Bistro1261 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BCRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveTasty Indian Bistro8295 Scott Road, Delta, BCRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Pani Puri♡ SaveHappy Singh Street Eats8821 Scott Road, Delta, BCRestaurantMumbai and street foodHours not confirmedDish photo: Goat Biryani♡ SaveThe Biryani Chef2711 192 Street, Surrey, BCRestaurantBiryani and HyderabadiHours not confirmedDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveSpicy 61116 Robson Street, Vancouver, BCRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SaveRoyal Chaska Indian Resto & Bar19583 Fraser Highway, Surrey, BCRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveDana Pani Indian Cuisine805 Boyd Street, New Westminster, BCRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveNew Bhaia Sweet Shop and Restaurant5740 Fraser Street, Vancouver, BCRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Vada Pav♡ SaveIndian Bombay Bistro7558 6th Street, Burnaby, BCRestaurantMumbai and street foodHours not confirmedDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveCurry Express9855 Austin Ave, Burnaby, BCRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveSurrey Indian BiteSurrey, BCRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Tandoori Chicken♡ SaveIndian Courtyard Restaurant609 Twelfth Street, New Westminster, BCRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Tandoori Chicken♡ SaveVij's3106 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BCRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SaveDelta Indian Cuisine8320 112 Street, Delta, BCRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveOretachi Curry4855 Main Street, Vancouver, BCRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveBombay Kitchen On Denman1061 Denman Street, Vancouver, BCRestaurantMumbai and street foodHours not confirmedDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveNamba Curry3343 Kingsway, Vancouver, BCRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Tandoori Chicken♡ SaveAgra Tandoori Restaurant3790 Canada Wy, Burnaby, BCRestaurantNorth Indian and PunjabiHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SavePlanet India RestaurantSurrey, BCRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveDhamaka Indian Restaurant6560 Main Street, Vancouver, BCRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Tandoori Chicken♡ SaveHimalaya Restaurant6587 Main Street, Vancouver, BCRestaurantHours not confirmed

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How this list is made

We started from public records, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps, searched town by town for places those records miss, and read each restaurant's menu from its website or online ordering page. Places whose opening hours we could not confirm recently say so, and we check them again every month. Dishes marked "on the menu" come from the restaurant's own website or ordering page. "Usually served" is our best guess from the style of the place, so call ahead if you have your heart set on it.

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