Where every meal feels like coming home.
HomeTaste is Kitchener-Waterloo's purely vegetarian Indian kitchen. We cook authentic street food, fresh daily tiffins, and catering for life's biggest moments, all made fresh every morning with love.
Why HomeTaste?
We cook the kind of Indian food you'll want to come back to tomorrow: fresh, vegetarian, and fairly priced.
100% Vegetarian
Every dish is purely vegetarian. No exceptions, no compromise.
Fresh Daily
We cook fresh every morning, never reheating batches from the day before.
Affordable
Real Indian food at prices that actually make sense.
Student Friendly
Special pricing and meal plans for UW, Laurier & Conestoga students.
Family Friendly
Bring the kids, bring your parents. There's something for everyone at the table.
Catering Experts
Over 500 weddings, corporate lunches and community events catered and counting.
Explore Our Flavours
Crispy street food, slow-cooked curries, fresh breads and sweets. Here's a quick look at what comes out of our kitchen every day.
Street Food
Samosa, Pani Puri, Chaat & more
North Indian
Paneer, Dal Makhani, Curries
Thalis
Complete meals with variety
Sweets
Gulab Jamun, Jalebi, Rasgulla
Beverages
Lassi, Chai, Fresh Juices
Home-Style Meals,
Ready for Pickup Daily
Fresh vegetarian Indian tiffins, ready for pickup every day from our Kitchener and Waterloo kitchens.
Per tiffin — pickup only from Kitchener & Waterloo
- 2 curries (choose from 12+ options)
- 6 freshly made rotis
- Complimentary rice, salad, or raita
- 100% vegetarian, home-style cooking
- Pickup from Kitchener or Waterloo
Kitchener
HomeTaste Kitchener
Waterloo
HomeTaste Waterloo
Get a Free Quote
Tell us about your event and we'll prepare a custom menu.
We cater for
Premium Vegetarian Catering
Small family gathering or a 300-guest wedding, we cook the food and bring it to your event across Kitchener-Waterloo and the surrounding cities.
Fuel Your Studies
Priced for a student budget, good enough to feel like home. Vegetarian Indian meals for UW, Laurier and Conestoga students.
Authentic Indian Flavours
Home-style vegetarian cooking made fresh daily
Student-Friendly Prices
Priced for a student budget, not a corporate one
Close to Campus
Convenient pickup locations in Kitchener & Waterloo
Healthy & Wholesome
100% vegetarian, and actually filling
$200
Earn reward points on every interaction
Available in-store at both Kitchener & Waterloo locations.
In-store use only, not available online.
Give the Gift of
Great Food
The HomeTaste Gift Card is also a loyalty program. Every $200 card earns reward points you can spend on free food.
Every Purchase
Earn points every time you dine or order
Purchase or Renew
Get bonus points when you top up your card
Leave Feedback
Share your experience and earn rewards
Refer a Friend
Both you and your friend earn points
What Our Customers Say
4.3 average from 500+ Google Reviews
"Best vegetarian Indian food in Waterloo. The chana bhatura is the real deal and tastes just like home."
"We ordered catering for our office party and everyone went back for seconds. Great variety and the flavours were spot on."
"As a UW student, the tiffin service is a lifesaver. Fresh, affordable, and ready for pickup on my way home."
"The thali is unbeatable value. So many dishes, all properly spiced. This is our family's go-to spot."
"We ordered for our wedding reception and the food was spectacular. 200 guests and people are still asking us about it."
"Finally, authentic Indian street food in KW. The pani puri is just like you'd get in Mumbai."
HomeTaste in the Headlines
From our early days as Punjabi Thali serving home-cooked meals to students, to today's 100% vegetarian Indian kitchen across Kitchener-Waterloo. Here's where the press has featured our story.
Punjabi Chamber of Commerce launching Waterloo region chapter
Gurpal Singh, owner of Home Taste Indian Restaurant in Kitchener and Waterloo, speaks on the growth of the Punjabi business community in the region.
Punjabi Chamber of Commerce expands into Waterloo region with first-ever Western Ontario chapter
HomeTaste featured among the Punjabi-owned businesses helping launch the chamber's first chapter outside the Greater Toronto Area.
Kitchener startup serves home-cooked food to students
Founder Gurpal Singh on launching his tiffin service — then known as Punjabi Thali — to bring healthy, home-cooked vegetarian Indian meals to students across Kitchener-Waterloo.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about HomeTaste.
Two Locations in K-W
Open 7 days a week. Takeout from both locations, dine-in at Waterloo.