In a city like Surrey, where the aroma of roasting spices and simmering gravies wafts through almost every neighborhood, making the claim that you serve the best butter chicken in Surrey is a bold move. It’s a title that isn’t just given; it’s earned through decades of tradition, the right technique, and a “magic” that can’t be replicated. At Baba Chicken, we believe the secret to the best butter chicken lies in a history that stretches back to 1962.
The Two Faces of Butter Chicken
Most people think they know butter chicken—the red, sweet, tomato-heavy sauce found in every food court. But at Baba Chicken, we offer a choice that separates the enthusiasts from the true connoisseurs. When searching for the best butter chicken in Surrey, you have to decide: Red or Yellow?
- The Classic “Delhi Wala” (Red): This is the version that conquered the world. It’s tangy, vibrant, and perfectly balanced with the acidity of fresh tomatoes and the richness of heavy cream.
- The Legendary Baba Butter Chicken (Yellow): This is our signature dish, the one that made us a legend in Ludhiana, Punjab. It eschews the heavy tomato base for a nuttier, creamier, and more savory profile. It’s a unique yellow gravy that many locals now swear is the absolute best butter chicken in Surrey because it offers a flavor profile you simply won’t find anywhere else.
The Baba Method: From Tandoor to Table
What makes our chicken the “best”? It starts with the bird. We use fresh, never-frozen chicken that is marinated for hours in our secret homemade masalas. These aren’t store-bought spices; they are blends perfected over three generations.
The chicken is then charred in a traditional clay tandoor to lock in the juices and provide that essential smoky “Haq” (right) that every authentic Punjabi dish needs. Only then is it simmered in our signature gravies. The result is a texture that melts in your mouth and a sauce that you’ll find yourself scraping off the plate with the last bit of your Garlic Naan.
A Legacy in Every Spoonful
You can’t cook the best food without a soul. Our story began with S. Himmat Singh, fondly known as “Baba Ji,” who started a small dhaba in India over 60 years ago. When we brought Baba Chicken to Surrey, we brought that same dedication to quality. We invite you to visit us at our King George Blvd location and see why, for thousands of our patrons, the hunt for the best butter chicken in Surrey ends right here.