Crispy Indian Starter

Best Chicken Pakora in Okotoks

(91 reviews)

Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, our Chicken Pakora is the most-ordered starter at The Social Kabob in Okotoks. Tender chicken pieces are marinated in ginger, garlic, chilies and lemon, dipped in a seasoned chickpea-flour (besan) batter, then fried golden and served piping-hot with our house mint chutney. Whether you're sharing with the table or grabbing a quick takeout snack, this is what authentic Indian street food tastes like.

Crispy Indian Starter

Medium

Crispy & Spiced

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Chicken Pakora at The Social Kabob in Okotoks — crispy chickpea-flour battered chicken pieces fried golden and served with mint chutney

About Our Chicken Pakora

At The Social Kabob in Okotoks, we take pride in serving the most authentic Chicken Pakora in the Foothills region. Our kitchen uses traditional East Indian cooking methods passed down through generations, combined with the freshest ingredients available.

Voted Okotoks' Best Restaurant 2024 by readers of the Western Wheel, we are a family-owned restaurant founded by Amit Kumar with partners Jagdish Johal and Sachin Pajjii. Every dish is prepared with personal care so that locals across Okotoks — and our friends in High River, Cimarron, Drake Landing, Westmount and surrounding communities — can enjoy authentic Indian flavour without driving into Calgary.

Why Our Chicken Pakora Stands Out

The batter is the secret: a precise ratio of besan, rice flour, ajwain (carom seed) and spices that fries up shatteringly crisp without becoming heavy. We fry to order, drain properly, and serve immediately — the pakora that arrives at your table is the pakora that just left our fryer.

Perfect Pairings

Mint & Tamarind Chutneys
Onion-Lemon Salad
Mango Lassi or Masala Chai
Garlic Naan
Vegetable Samosa for variety

Customer Reviews

What Customers Say About Our Chicken Pakora

Kevin H

Calgary Visitor

"The food is just the best. Service is great. If like me you love your Indian curry, then don't skip this place. Join their email list for great deals."

April 2024

Laurene M

High River Visitor

"Three of us went to The Social Kabob to celebrate a birthday. All was very good. The meat was very tender and the sauces were delicious. Highly recommend."

February 2026

CgyNancy

Okotoks Local

"This is an elevated version of what I would expect if I went to a home in India for an authentic meal! The food was incredibly good, came out fast, the service was great and prices are very reasonable. We will definitely be back."

January 2026

Best Chicken Pakora in Okotoks

About Our Chicken Pakora

Why Our Chicken Pakora Stands Out

Perfect Pairings

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