Searching "Indian restaurant near me" in Calgary pulls up a long list of options — but most people who've eaten at Lazeez Indian Cuisine Sweets & Hakka Chinese stop searching after the first visit. Located at 5850 88 Ave NE in the heart of northeast Calgary, Lazeez is a full-service Indian restaurant that prepares over 100 fresh dishes every single day. This guide covers what to order, who it's best for, and why so many NE Calgary families make it their go-to spot.
One Kitchen, Three Distinct Menus
Most Indian restaurants in Calgary focus on one thing. Lazeez does three — and does all of them well.
The main Indian menu covers the full range of North Indian classics: butter chicken, lamb rogan josh, dal makhani, chole bhature, biryani, and a broad selection of vegetarian curries. The tandoor stays busy all day producing fresh naan, roti, and marinated proteins straight from the clay oven.
The Hakka Chinese menu is a serious offering in its own right. Hakka cuisine developed in Indian Chinese communities and has a flavor profile that's distinct from both traditional Chinese and traditional Indian cooking — bold, a bit smoky, and often quite spicy. Lazeez serves proper Hakka noodles, Manchurian dishes, and Indo-Chinese starters that Calgary's South Asian community specifically looks for.
The sweets counter — mithai — is the third pillar. Fresh gulab jamun, barfi, jalebi, and other traditional Indian sweets are available daily. This isn't a token dessert section; it's a full mithai setup that families rely on for special occasions and everyday cravings alike.
The NE Calgary Location That Works for Everyone
The address — 88 Ave NE — puts Lazeez right in the middle of northeast Calgary's most densely populated South Asian neighbourhoods. Residents of Saddle Ridge, Martindale, Taradale, Falconridge, and Skyview Ranch are within a short drive or delivery radius.
That said, people travel from across Calgary for Lazeez. Families from Redstone, Cornerstone, Cityscape, and even from the northwest make the trip when they want a full Indian meal — the kind where you order butter chicken, a plate of hakka noodles, and pick up a box of sweets on the way out.
The restaurant is open seven days a week, with extended hours on weekends. Weekday hours run 11am to 11pm, and on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday the kitchen opens at 9am for those who want a proper Indian breakfast (think chole bhature or paratha with chai).
What Sets Lazeez Apart From Other Indian Restaurants in Calgary
Chef Manjinder Singh's Background
Lazeez is led by Chef Manjinder Singh, who trained in the UK before bringing his experience to Calgary. That background shows in the food — the spice blends are precise, the gravies have depth, and nothing tastes like it came from a premix jar. Read more about the Lazeez story here.
Fresh Preparation Every Day
The kitchen preps over 100 dishes fresh each day. That means nothing sits overnight. The rice is cooked to order, the curries are made in proper batches, and the tandoor produces fresh bread throughout the service. For anyone who's eaten at restaurants where the curry tastes like it was made two days ago, the difference at Lazeez is noticeable immediately.
A Menu That Covers the Full Family
Indian households in Calgary don't always agree on what to eat. One person wants butter chicken, another wants gobi manchurian, and someone's grandmother wants fresh mithai. Lazeez is built for exactly that situation. The menu runs from rich non-vegetarian mains to an extensive vegetarian selection to Indo-Chinese dishes to sweets — all under one roof, all made in the same kitchen.
Dishes Worth Ordering on Your First Visit
The butter chicken at Lazeez is one of the most consistently praised dishes on the menu. The sauce is creamy without being heavy, and the chicken is marinated and cooked in the tandoor before going into the curry — a step that many restaurants skip. Order it with fresh garlic naan.
The biryani comes in chicken, lamb, and vegetarian versions, and it's the real thing — slow-cooked with whole spices, saffron, and fried onions, not just rice with curry stirred in. It's a good test of any Indian kitchen, and Lazeez passes it.
For the Hakka side of the menu, start with the hakka noodles or chilli chicken. Both are well-seasoned with that characteristic wok-tossed char that makes Indo-Chinese food so distinct.
On the vegetarian side: chole bhature is a top pick (especially on weekend mornings), paneer tikka from the tandoor is worth ordering as a starter, and the dal makhani is a slow-cooked version that pairs perfectly with butter naan.
Online Ordering and Delivery to NE Calgary
Lazeez delivers across northeast Calgary through their online ordering platform. The delivery area covers most of the major NE neighbourhoods — Saddle Ridge, Martindale, Taradale, Falconridge, Pineridge, Temple, Castleridge, and Whitehorn, along with newer communities like Skyview Ranch, Redstone, Cornerstone, Cityscape, and Homestead.
Ordering online takes a few minutes and you can browse the full menu — including the Hakka Chinese section and available sweets — before placing your order.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Indian restaurant near me in Calgary?
Lazeez Indian Cuisine Sweets & Hakka Chinese at 5850 88 Ave NE is one of northeast Calgary's most popular Indian restaurants. Chef Manjinder Singh prepares over 100 fresh dishes daily — from butter chicken and biryani to Hakka noodles and traditional mithai. It's one of the few spots in Calgary that combines all three under one roof.
Does Lazeez deliver Indian food in Calgary NE?
Yes. Lazeez delivers to many northeast Calgary neighbourhoods including Saddle Ridge, Martindale, Taradale, Skyview Ranch, Falconridge, Redstone, Cornerstone, Cityscape, and more. Order online here or call +1 403-973-2504 to place your order.
Does Lazeez serve vegetarian Indian food in Calgary?
Yes — Lazeez has a broad vegetarian menu that includes chole bhature, paneer tikka, vegetarian sizzlers, dal makhani, and a full selection of vegetable curries and breads. Many of the Hakka Chinese items on the menu also come in vegetarian versions.
What makes Lazeez different from other Indian restaurants in Calgary?
Three things: the range of the menu (Indian + Hakka Chinese + Indian sweets), the fresh daily preparation of over 100 dishes, and Chef Manjinder Singh's training. Most Indian restaurants in Calgary focus on one cuisine type. Lazeez gives you all of it in one visit, without any of the three feeling like an afterthought.
What are Lazeez's hours?
Monday through Wednesday: 11am – 11pm. Thursday: 10am – 11pm. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: 9am – 11pm. The kitchen opens earlier on weekends to accommodate breakfast dishes like chole bhature and fresh parathas. Find them at 5850 88 Ave NE #1110, Calgary, AB.
