Mantraa

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Indian cuisine is recommended to degust at Mantraa. You can always enjoy good lamb, chicken tikka and naan - a special offer of this place. It might be good to try great mango lassi.

The friendly staff meets you at this spot all year round. Spectacular service is something that visitors highlight in their reviews. The fancy decor and exotic ambiance let guests feel relaxed here.

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(4.9/5)

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(5/5)

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Globetrotter 4 months ago on Google

UPDATE MARCH2026 CUENCA’S BEST INDIAN They have elevated traditional dishes and *** serve several dishes that are uncommonly seen outside the subcontinent OR ethnic Indian families/communities. CONSISTENTLY OUTSTANDING FLAVORFUL FOOD IS SERVED. A true modern bistro in every sense of the word! **** ORIGINAL REVIEW A FOODIE’S FIND OF AN AUTHENTIC PUNJABI CUISINE in a modern bistro setting. It’s absolutely Cuenca’s BEST INDIAN restaurant. As a bistro, the menu is an uplifting of classic North Indian (Punjabi) foods, along with a handful of South Indian favorites And in keeping with Hindu traditions, there is No Beef, and No Pork with a large vegetarian selections . *** unlike the usual heavy creamed yogurt and soupy coconut-base curries of the average Indian eatery, the curries in this INDIAN BISTRO are mellow yet with the light punches of chilies and fragrant Indian spice mixes. FLAVORS ARE BURSTING (not burning) and TEXTURES ARE COMPLEX YET SOFT TO THE PALATE. The MENU has a listing of fairly uncommon but most lovely Starters like Shaami Kebab: cróquete OR patty of lamb Sabudana Vada: croquettes of tapioca and nuts and garbanzo CRACKLING CRISP Hará Bhara Kebab: croquete OR Patty of mixed veggies ALL THESE GO WELL WITH THE HOUSE Spicy Chutney: mild chili heat with loveliness of fruity chutney the Tandoori Tangdi (chicken drumsticks) is OUTSTANDING, “modernized” take on the classic Punjabi dish *** skinless crispy and crusty chicken drumsticks yet so juicy all with the subtle flavors of the Punjabi yogurt marinade WOW Baingan Bharta is SUPERB. *** I have savored so many of this Punjabi specialty BUT HERE, the curried mash of grilled eggplants have the VERY UNUSUAL YET SO LOVELY consistency of a spreadable eggplant caviar—— it pairs so very well with the Garlic Naan. WOW WOW. SERVICE IS VERY GOOD The dining environment is truly that of a modern Indian Bistro. Well lit, minimalist decor with the distinctive feel that is unmistakably Indian HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Meal type: Lunch Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Vegetarian options: Large section of vegetarian and vegan dish

Response from the owner 10 months ago

Dear guest, thank you so much for your detailed comments and feedback, i am sure this will be of help to travelers and to everyone in general, we all @mantraa are very happy you enjoyed the food, we do have a parking space in the plaza itself and then we have a big paid parking next to the plaza which has a capacity of more than 50 cars, hope to see you back soon!

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Dominik Warren 5 months ago on Google

Delicious authentic Indian food with exotic spices, very much attention to detail and very friendly service Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Response from the owner 5 months ago

thank you very much for your visit and for appreciating the authentic Indian food and good service/ambience @Mantraa Cuenca, we look forward to seeing you back soon.

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Tom G 11 months ago on Google

An abundance of riches! MORE newly opened businesses here in Puertas del Sol. Located directly across from Rio Tomebamba Parque Lineal on C. Victor Manuel Albornoz at the curve of C. Ricardo Darquea, is Casa Del Rio. In this complex is Cesy Rosas Floristería, Sha.La Pilates studio, and food! Centered in the complex is Mantraa Indian cuisine, flanked by Chill & Chela Pub; Caffe Bianco; La Croissanteria; and La Cevicheria. All just a ten-minute walk from the Tranvia parada Rio Tomebamba, and a six-minute walk from our apartment. We made our first visit today, but not our last. At Mantraa, the Kashmiri Rogan Josh (lamb) and Chicken Tikka Masala were excellent ($$), the facility is beautiful, and the staff were kind and attentive. Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $15–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Response from the owner 11 months ago

Thank you so much Sir for appreciating the food, ambience and the good service at Mantraa Cuenca, it will be a pleasure to have you visit us again and try the new flavors @Mantraa "the magic of Indian spices", always welcome.

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+593 99 331 3507

Asian, Indian, Vegetarian options

$$$$ Price range per person $15-$25

Victor Manuel Albornoz

Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador

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Victor Manuel Albornoz, Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador

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Сredit cards accepted Delivery Outdoor seating Wi-Fi Parking Booking Wheelchair accessible

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