As a Sri Lankan, I arrived at Hopper Hut not merely hungry, but expectant -- the kind of quiet,…read morepersonal longing that only a diaspora craving can produce. Social media had done its work, flooding my feed with the golden bowls of appa from Colombo street stalls and rooftop eateries across the island. The question was whether this unassuming Scarborough plaza outpost could answer that call. It could, and it did. Hopper Hut occupies a modest space tucked into a nondescript strip mall on Ellesmere Road -- a setting that makes no architectural promises and need not. The dining room at the back is functional and warmly utilitarian, evoking the no-frills confidence of a kitchen that trusts its food entirely. The atmosphere is decidedly casual, bordering on spartan, yet there is something deeply familiar and unhurried about it -- a kind of timeless, neighbourhood authenticity that more polished establishments spend years trying to manufacture. The hoppers themselves are the undisputed centrepiece, and they deliver with conviction. Fermented rice-flour batter, lacework-crisp at the edges, yielding and softly chewy at the bowl's centre -- the texture is precisely what the form demands. One is advised, however, to receive them with immediacy: like all great bread, the hopper is a creature of the moment. The short journey home diminishes their crispness in a way that no reheating can fully redeem. Plan accordingly.

This place felt like a Time Machine to srilanka in the 90s…read more But tbh. The food was average. Crab curry, crab was clearly not of great quality. But the gravy was tasty. Our server was able to keep our order in mind despite us being a party or 10. That was impressive. As for ambience. Honestly was kinda outdated but felt like a piece of home.

Adda you blew my mind!! Absolute heavenly tasting bengali food which I got introduced to my later…read morein life. So let's get the basics out of the way and they move onto the good. The service is excellent and the servers and very quick-the food comes out in timely manner. We ordered the fuchkas which are hollow crispy balls with spicy potatoes/chickpeas/chutneys/yogurt topped with sev. It was perfect definitely recommending it. For the mains I ordered the fried pomfret which was super fresh and perfectly seasoned and topped with fried onion. Very delicious. Next with the shrimp Malia curry with rice or pulao as the name suggests it's a creamy shrimp curry. I absolutely loved this dish. There was so much more on their menu that I wanted to try-will definitely be going there again to try out some new things. It's a nice and warm feeling restaurant serving quality food and pricing is pretty standard to other restaurants serving similar food. There is parking outside the place but limited. Great work team. Loved their food and I highly recommend this place if you haven't tried it yet.

If you are looking for a place where we can fulfill the desire of back home (South Asia) taste…read more you will definitely find @ ADDA Bengali Kitchen & Catering. ADDA Bengali Kitchen & Catering is located in Scarborough, ON is a lovely place to be. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city in spite of being in the city . There's an ample parking space around the building. The place has the nice indoor seating arrangements and the seating arrangement is super comfortable and spacious. The staff is really nice, friendly and kept following .Pricing is decent, good value for money and the place is more suitable for a group of people. - Signature Mutton Kacchi Biryani - Pulao Rice Side order - Shrimp Dopiaza - Biye Bari Chicken Roast Meal (Served With Choice of Rice/Pulao) - Borhani - Tea - Mango Lassi

They're serving up all you can eat breakfast buffet. They have nihari, paya, cholay and potatoes…read more They also have fresh puri and naan. To compliment the food they also have unlimited chai. We were here for breakfast on a Saturday. The buffet was cold, perhaps as there weren't that many customers. They also put water bottles at each table, but don't tell you that they are going to charge you for the water. Overall the experience was pretty mediocre. I wouldn't pay $22/head for this.

I tried their nihari and it wasn't well seasoned and my sister also agreed. Even the restroom was…read moreto small

This place is close to the office and was recommended by a colleague. The problem is that they…read moredon't open until 12:30pm and timing was never right to come here, until today. I arrived at 1pm. The plaza this place is located in is pretty bad and the parking lot could use some serious TLC. Once you enter the restaurant area it's not that bad, although the dining area is quite cramped. The kitchen and takeout area is in the back. I took a seat and was given a menu and a pitcher of water. There were metal cups on the table already. I went with the mint tikka chicken and an order of naan. Shortly after the waitress brought some condiments. One plate was sliced red onions, pickled carrots with cardamom and finely shredded daikon. The second plate had three 3 sauces, a red pepper sauce, yoghurt sauce, and a green chilli sauce. These were all great accompaniments to my meal. The chicken was served on a hot plate wth a bed of onions and the portion was quite large. The pieces of chicken breast had a great green colour and you could tell the chicken had been marinated for some time. It was great, the chicken was moist and great with the sauces and condiments provided. The naan was served piping hot, so light and not oily. I really enjoyed this meal and will definitely come back when I can.

Having been in Ontario for about 6 months now, the one thing that I have been made familiar of by…read moreonline videos, articles and casual conversations with acquaintainces who have been around for years over here is that Brampton is THE place for Punjabi food. With this in mind and being the glutton I am, I made it a point to book my second Covid vaccination appointment in a center at Brampton despite it being a fair distance away. The thought was that if I had to make the drive all the way there, I might as well get something important done as well. I searched reviews on the internet and finally zeroed in on King Tandoori to be the place that would grant me the life changing culinary experience that I was seeking. When we finally made it to Brampton, my expectations were sky high and then we entered this place. Obscure Punjabi music I had never heard before. Check. Slightly dingy environment. Check. Punjabi staff and patrons. Check. This was all beginning to look like it would be a fantastic & authentic experience. I went ahead and ordered the standard 3 items that have always held a special place in my heart..and added a few inches to my waist line over the years - Butter Chicken, Tandoori chicken and Butter Naan. When the sizzling tandoori chicken arrived, I was really excited and then with great anticipation, I tasted it aaand.......to my utter disappintment, it was not seasoned properly !! Surely, this could not be right, I thought and checked in with my wife who said the same thing. The butter chicken arrived and that wasn't great either. Extremely mild and lacking the spices I am used to. The butter naans were good though but then who messes that up. The underwhelming experience really spoilt my mood but there were a few positives. The service was excellent and the rasmalai we had at the end was good too. I am sure this was't the best that Brampton has to offer so I am hoping I choose a better restaurant the next time. As for this place, I might not be back again.

Went there today again and shocking butter chicken had no gravy no butter not the proper…read moreconsistency Dal was really sad too The butter chicken was too thick not the right texture Rotis and Naans were limp no good Never coming back again

Was thinking for a while to try this place and finally the day arrived and today I wanted to…read moretantalize my tastebuds with Indian spices . This place opens at 5 pm so no lunch .... open for late night dinner till 2 am. Went in , restaurant had an overwhelming bouquet of Indian food , after few minutes felt like their exhaust was not working and all kitchen smoke was flowing in . Not good for dine in but we resisted n ordered chicken tikka masala n dal makhani with garlic butter naan .First the servers are not dine in friendly as we ordered the server said " u will have to wait for 50 min as we are too busy with take out orders " , though the restaurant was almost empty with 2 tables occupied . We were patient n waited . To our good luck food arrived in 38 minutes . Vooooooo yeah ! Food looked appetizing , tried the crispy butter garlic naan with dal makhni n chicken tikka masala . To my surprise the food was tasty . Though it lacked authenticity but it was a great creation by the chefs toward the success of the gourmet ! Most irritating n uncalled in the whole experience was the lack of oxygen in the restaurant to breathe with all the smoke around . Though the food experience was good but I may not visit again due to unhealthy ambience . 3 stars for the food !!!!

A moderately large restaurant, 100+ seating capacity in two sections. Decently spaced tables. Menu…read moreoffers quite large selections of Kerala items. We had Kizhi Paal Porota Beef & Chicken. It's was prepared and served with authenticity. Rich in spices and aroma, served inside a clay brown wrapped in banana leaf. Pretty impressive and delicious. We had Beef Kothu (it's quite different than the SriLankan Kothu). Quite fulfilling. However, service is somewhat slow, as we saw only one server trying his best to wait the section (50+ seats, about half occupied). Parking is convenient in the plaza's large parking lot.

I had a chance to try Kerala Curry House and they have a variety of options on the menu. The food…read morewas good and authentic. I liked the interior design and concept of this restaurant. It felt homely. However, the service was slow and I noticed the seats and cups were not properly cleaned. Possibly due to under staffing. I hope it's a one off, I'll be trying Kerala Curry House again very soon.

Wonderful ambience and the menu is great for a south Indian Cusine…read more The staff is friendly and service is amazing.

It's easy to mess up dosa but these guys certainly did not - the dosa was perfectly crispy and…read morefluffy, with flavorful potatoes in the middle and delicious curries to dip. The texture was perfect and I would definitely come back!

Wife and I stopped in for dinner. And shared a Idli plate and an onion Rana masala dosa. Both…read moredishes came with a generous amount of sambar and chutneys. The food was very good but I have had better. The dosa could have used more onions. Overall, good spot for a late night meal with fast service.

Amazing food and great service! The flavours were so authentic and everything tasted fresh. Loved…read moreevery bite. Highly recommend Annalaxmi to everyone in Brampton!