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    Afghan Kebab & Shawarma

    3.3 (40 reviews)
    InexpensiveAfghan, Halal
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Butt Karahi

    Butt Karahi

    4.7
    (3 reviews)
    0.4 km

    I was excited to finally order from Butt Karahi restaurant, as both the Pickering and Mississauga…read morelocation have earned many favorable reviews. We ordered Special Mutton Karahi, Khoye Wali Channy, Veal Pullao, butter naan and garlic naan, as well as some mint chutney. 35 minutes later, I was picking up my food! The friendly hostesses assured me that it was ready, and I was really pleased to see how welcoming and spacious the restaurant was, with a covered, outdoor eating area as well. I filed this away for a future visit. My husband and I enjoyed all the dishes! The lamb karahi, which we ordered at a medium spicy level, packed an initially subtle, but gradually building heat. Medium was the right level for us, as we could still enjoy the very flavorful karahi without being overwhelmed by spice. The lamb was very tender and beautifully complimented by the savory karahi sauce. This was my first time trying Khoye Wali Channy, and the menu describes it as "a taste of Lahore's rich culinary heritage." Sure enough, when I tried to look up recipes for it, they were all in Urdu!! Anyway, the praise is certainly warranted: it is a fragrant and flavorful, with a mild heat. The flavourful preparation mitigated the basic bland, starchy flavor of chickpeas, resulting in a crave-worthy and filling chickpea dish. The veal pulao was delicious, with expertly prepared, aromatic rice and beautifully tender veal. Both my husband and I are eager to try some of the other menu choices. I would like to try the Makhmali Chicken Karahi, and also to eat in the restaurant itself. Amidst some stiff competition, with many excellent Pakistani restaurants in Pickering, Butt Karahi really shines.

    On my quest to try new restaurants this year, Butt Karahi was definitely on my list…read more The restaurant itself is really nice inside with a variety of seating options. Regular tables, comfy casual chairs or hightop benches in little alcoves. There are TV's everywhere so I imagine this place is quite active during game nights and other events. We came early evening during Ramadan so I'm sure it was the calm before the storm (so-to-speak). We were greeted at the door and offered anywhere we wanted to sit in the restaurant. They don't have paper menus so you'll have to either scan a QR code or go to their website to look at the menu. Our server walked us through some of the dishes and explained how some of the dishes were presented. We opted for the rice dish, Yakhni Pulao and garlic naan with butter. The dish was big enough to share between two to three people and I would have only needed to order one naan as they're quite large. The veal was so tender and delicious and the rice was extremely flavourful. The dish over all had the slightest amount of heat. Nothing overwhelming, just a nice slight warmth. If you don't like spice, I'm sure it's something they could leave out. The naan was incredibly delicious and I would definitely order the garlic one again. I was really impressed with restaurant. From the staff to the layout to the food, everything was excellent and I left (before the rush that was sure to come after sundown), with a very happy belly! I will definitely be back.

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    Butt Karahi
    Yakhni Pulao
    Yakhni Pulao
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    Namak Handi

    Namak Handi

    4.1
    (10 reviews)
    2.6 km

    Bad food and bad service. They got my order completely wrong and then told me it's what I asked for.read more

    I stumbled upon this place today while walking around my neighbourhood. I love Indian food so, of…read morecourse, I had to investigate. Apparently, they've only been open a couple of weeks. Walking in, the space is mostly kitchen, with no seating (under COVID conditions). The previous (burger) restaurant that occupied this space before had only two tables of two and a counter in the window. There are currently two tables of four set up under a tent in the parking spaces directly in front of the restaurant. These tables could have been cleaner. In addition to TV screens hanging from the ceiling, there is a large menu on the wall with (I'm guessing) their six most popular items. I ordered the Tandoori(?) chicken from this menu. It included two leg quarters, salad, rice, naan, and a drink for only $9.99. Not a bad deal. It took about fifteen minutes for my order to be completed. A few other customers were ahead of me, also waiting, some impatiently. Once ready, I sat at one of the tables out front. Hmmm, no napkins? Only a spoon to eat with? Where's my drink? Once I got that sorted, it was time to eat. The chicken was a tad on the dry side and the flavours a bit understated. The salad consisted of lettuce, cucumbers, and red onions. The naan was large and fresh. The rice was plentiful, nice and fluffy. I'm used to bolder flavours in Indian cuisine. Overall, it was just okay. I'm used to bold flavours but I found the chicken a bit underseasoned. While the food wasn't bad, it wasn't as good as I was anticipating. Hopefully, these issues will be sorted out in time. PS - The fly strips hanging in the restaurant were a bit of a turn off.

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    Fly paper hanging from either side of this menu board. Not very appetizing.
    Fly paper hanging from either side of this menu board. Not very appetizing.
    Combo #5 2 Chicken Leg Quarters with Salad, Rice, Naan, Drink $9.99

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    Combo #5 2 Chicken Leg Quarters with Salad, Rice, Naan, Drink $9.99
    Spicy Dragon

    Spicy Dragon

    3.1
    (68 reviews)
    2.9 km
    $$

    Spicy Dragon is a local favorite in Pickering for those craving authentic, high-heat Hakka cuisine…read more It stands out for its generous portions and consistent quality, offering a perfect fusion of Chinese and Indian flavors. The Chilli Chicken and Manchurian dishes are absolute must-tries, delivering the signature "kick" that fans of the restaurant love. ​The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, making it an excellent choice for both family sit-down meals and quick, reliable takeout. With friendly service and great value for the price, Spicy Dragon remains a top-tier destination for spicy food enthusiasts in Durham

    When Spicy Dragon first opened in Pickering, years ago, I went there all the time for their…read moredelicious Indian style Hakka Chinese food. It was delicious, spicy, and priced well. Fast forward to 2021, during the pandemic, I had one of their lunch specials and it lacked flavour, especially salt. It really wasn't good. I decided to give them another chance recently, hoping the last time was an anomaly. It wasn't. It was just as bad as it was over a year ago - no flavour and tons of red food colouring! What happened? Did they lose their chef? Do they not care anymore? Reading through the reviews, summer of 2017 seems to be when things started going downhill. There are several consecutive one-star reviews. The most recent review, although favourable, was from two years ago! With several competing restaurants in the area, I can't give them another chance.

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    Spicy Dragon
    B5 house special beef, v2 kan shue green beans, c2 chili chicken with gravy - all come with rice
    B5 house special beef, v2 kan shue green beans, c2 chili chicken with gravy - all come with rice
    Spicy Dragon

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    Caribbean Heat

    Caribbean Heat

    3.9
    (14 reviews)
    4.1 km
    $$

    For the longest while, I've been trying to convince my uncle and cousins to come out to Pickering's…read moreCaribbean Heat to enjoy their delicious Guyanese Chinese cuisine. With guests visiting from out of town, plus a belated birthday celebration, the stars finally aligned. The centerpieces of our feast were Lobster with Ginger and Green Onion and Dungeness Crab with Ginger and Green Onion. These dishes were a tremendous deal at CDN$34.95 for two crabs and two lobsters. They tasted great! Other seafood dishes included Sweet and Sour Fish, and Pepper Shrimps, with the Cantonese Chow Mein having some seafood. We also had their Honey Garlic Wings, and Alex Chicken with Fried Rice. Beverages included Mango Juice, Shirley Temple, and pop. Everybody really enjoyed the food and my uncle is already planning his next visit, with a group of his friends.

    Tip: The hot and sour soup has seafood in it. If you have a seafood allergy. this soup is not a…read moresafe option for you. Last Sunday, I had a late lunch with friends at Caribbean Heat. One of my friends had been here before and recommended that we give Guyanese Chinese cuisine a try. I was game! I had no problem finding the eatery. It's in a small plaza with Grillies next door. I actually parked in front of Grillies and walked over to Caribbean Heat. The eatery was busy for a Sunday afternoon. It was a good sign. My friends and I ordered a ton of food, to the point where we had to get boxes to take home the damage that we had done... haha! We ordered these items: - Beef short ribs - Special chicken fried rice - Alex chicken with veggie fried rice - Goat curry with roti - Crabs in spicy garlic sauce - Cantonese chow mein - BBQ duck (half) - Pepper shrimp - Mixed vegetables - Hot and sour soup - Seafood soup - Sweet and sour basa - Lobster with ginger and green onion This eatery has a number of specials. We took advantage of most, except for the wings. The specials: - Pepper Shrimp - $8.99 for 15 pieces - Half-priced chicken Wings - Bucket of five beers for $29.99 - Two lobster or crabs for $34.95 - Alex chicken with veggie fried rice (lunch special) - $12.95 before tax Alex chicken is the chef's special. I don't know who Alex is. However, the dish consists of boneless chicken that's stir-fried with lots of onions and spices. It does have a bit of heat to make it a wonderful dish. The veggie fried rice that accompanied the chicken was delicious, too. I loved everything that we ate and will note some highlights: - The sweet and sour basa was excellent. The fish was flaky and boneless, and the flavours were perfect. - The lobster with ginger and green onion was fantastic. One friend was allergic to shellfish, but risked it because this dish was so good. I'm guessing that he has a mild allergy because he's fine. - The goat curry was excellent. Not gamey. Tender. It came with roti on the side that I enjoyed sopping up the sauce with it. - The BBQ duck was yummy. I haven't had duck in a long time. It was tender and I loved the skin. - The pepper shrimp were gigantic! I loved how tasty this dish was. It had lots of green bell peppers and onions that I enjoyed with the shell-on shrimp. I used the washroom a couple of times during our three-hour stay. It was clean. No complaints! We had a terrific time chatting, enjoying one another's company, and feasting on a bunch of scrumptious dishes. The menu had fried banga Mary as an appetizer. I'd like to try this dish that shares my first name. I'll be back for more when I'm in the area. (172)

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    Caribbean Heat
    Alex Chicken with Fried Rice
    Alex Chicken with Fried Rice
    Cross-section of my sweet and sour basa

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    Cross-section of my sweet and sour basa

    Afghan Kebab & Shawarma - afghani - Updated August 2026

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