This location is small but can handle some large groups. Parking is limited on the street. We…read morewere dropped off. We were able to get seated right away. The service is friendly. The food was so good. We started with the veg samsosa - I really enjoyed the mint sauce. The samsosa was crunchy and the inside was soft and mushy with a little kick. I ordered the chicken tikka masala, it was flavorful, a little spicy with nice chunks of chicken. Each bite was delightful. My husband got the chicken curry and he said it was amazing and enjoyed the roti with his curry. We would definitely visit again.

We came here for weekday dinner. The service was very slow and the restaurant was cold (literally)…read more The ambiance was fine, but they had low heating in frigid weather! We ordered for Malai Kofta, naan and roti. It lacked flavour and quantity was also less.

Nice food nice ambiance they change their menu in 4-5 months make sure to confirm with them we're…read morenot alble to get half of the item we went for but overall amazing experience

We visited as a group of six, and it was an incredible experience from start to finish! The…read moreatmosphere was warm and inviting, and every dish was beautifully presented and packed with flavor. We started with a complimentary appetizer served on mini crackers, which was such a thoughtful touch and a delicious way to kick off the meal. For my appetizers, I chose the ricotta & apricot cutlet and the saag artichoke cake, and both were fantastic. The ricotta and apricot cutlet had a wonderful balance of sweet and savory with a perfectly crisp exterior, while the saag artichoke cake was rich, flavorful, and incredibly unique. We also ordered the cheese naan, which was soft, fresh, and absolutely delicious. For my main course, I had the Coastal Malai Fish, and it was cooked perfectly. The fish was tender, flaky, and served in a rich, creamy sauce that was full of flavor without being too heavy. To drink, I ordered the Pickle Back Martini, which was unique, refreshing, and paired surprisingly well with the meal. We ended the evening with the rasmalai, which was light, creamy, delicately sweet, and the perfect finish. A huge thank you to our server, Hari, who made the experience even more enjoyable. Despite serving a table of six, he was attentive, friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure everything arrived on time while checking in regularly. His excellent service truly elevated our dining experience. The Summerlicious menu offered exceptional value, and every person in our group left impressed. From the food and drinks to the outstanding service, The Cottage Cheese exceeded our expectations. We will definitely be back and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for elevated Indian cuisine in a beautiful setting.

Not your average Indian restaurant, Pukka stands in a class above the vast majority! Their butter…read morechicken, chaat and pumpkin curry are absolutely divine! The garlic naan is simply incredible, and the chicken tikka is a fresh take on the traditional one you would find in most restaurants. The mango lassi was the perfect drink to pair with the meal. Service was friendly and prompt, the restaurant itself is very aesthetically pleasing, with interesting artwork and beautiful plates. Do yourself a favour and dine at this local gem of a place!

Open for more than a decade, Pukka has been a staple in the midtown Toronto area for their…read morecontemporary Indian cuisine with the classics and reimagined takes on childhood favourites! Ranging from their Pukka Chaat to start off any meal or their hearty mains such as their paneer and Seafood Curry, it is a great meal to share with friends and family!

This is the best Indian food and the chicken 65 dish was the best appetizer I have ever had. The…read moreview from our seat in the 3 floor was beautiful. The service was top tear. The drink that I had the mango one was very interesting. Over all 11/10 prefect. Deserves 326 Michelin stars. Highly recommend.

Short review/TL;DR version: Excellent Gushtaba. Great Dilliwala Butter Chicken. OK Pineapple Pakora…read moreChaat. Decent Naan. Toronto Review 11/Many: I went to this tiny Indian spot with another prior to going to the game at Rogers Center, so my meal was a bit more abridged compared to what I would normally do in an Indian restaurant. The service was fine, and it took a little while for us to sit, but soon enough we were in a nice corner overlooking the bar area downstairs. As I wasn't sure whether I'd have a beer at the stadium, I didn't bother having a drink, nor did the other person. Overall, the food was tasty and a bit more unique than a typical Indian spot. However, I didn't love the appetizer, and I found the naan just alright. Our only appetizer was the 17.99 CAD Pineapple Pakora Chaat with masala pineapple fritter chaat, lachha aloo, papdi, saffron-pineapple yogurt, mint-date chutney, and slaw. As with the rest of the dishes, the food was well presented. There was a nice mix of textures, which included crunchy, soft, and others. The best parts were the aloo and pineapple, and I wish there were more pieces of the latter. In terms of flavor, in comparison to other chaat I have had before, this was on the sweeter end for me, which made it a bit less balanced. Overall, it was good, but not great. My main dish was the very tasty Kashmiri Gushtaba for 28.99 CAD, consisting of goat meatballs slow-cooked in a rich Kashmiri white onion-cardamom gravy. The very soft meatballs were the easy highlight and my favorite part of any of the dishes I had that night, as they had a nice mélange of spices/masala. The gravy was thick and slightly buttery, with a complex blend of flavors, including, I believe, a hint of ginger and something smoky, along with the listed cardamom and other more subtle spices. This was delicious and was perfect over rice, though this isn't included and is an extra 7.99 CAD. The other person had the 26.99 CAD Dilliwala Butter Chicken, with said chicken enhanced with smoky ginger, garlic, and green chilies. The menu also has a milder option of butter chicken sans said extra flavors for a dollar less. I tried a bit of the chicken, and it was pretty tender with a little heat, but less so than my dish. The gravy was also complex, though I preferred my dish overall. They had some interesting bread options, but we stuck with a classic Garlic Naan for 6.99, which was pretty good. While lacking ghee, there was plenty of garlic flavor with some nice crispier edges. However, I found it a bit chewy compared to other spots. In terms of the number of Indian spots I've been to, I'd probably put it in the lower-middle to middle range. If I were to only rate the main dishes, I would probably leave a five-star rating. However, the appetizer was only just okay, and the naan was only decent. Also, our main dishes definitely needed rice, and that's an extra few dollars. In short, I liked the concept of the restaurant more than the execution, with this spot reminding me of a better version of Baar Baar in NYC. Excellent gushtaba, though.

This place is in Kensington Market downtown Toronto, but it has a decent sized patio out front to…read moreenjoy the nice weather, and a deceivingly big inside as opposed to what you'd think walking in from the outside. Its described as modern Indian cuisine and I completely agree. The interior reminds me of a sort of chique classy cocktail lounge, but all the dishes and the plating are authentic indian. The naan bread was super fresh as were all the curries.

I love the original location although since moving to the new venue I have also noticed a…read moredifference in the quality of the food and overall experience. I recently ordered the tandoori chicken in addition to some of the curries I am used to ordering from the original and didn't find that it lived up to the previous experiences. Hopefully they'll sort out the issues as it's always been one of my fav places!

The aroma at the stairs was never a good sign.(not food smell) That should've been a sign we have…read moreto turn back. So yea, it was not a good experience. We pass by 2pm at this place thinking it was a good idea to try the buffet so we can eat right away. But it was a disappointment. The veggie/salad visually unappeling, the food was cold and tasted old, naan bread was not good and so on....

The rating doesn't do justice to this place! The food is absolutely delicious. It's a great place…read moreto get authentic Indian cuisine! The ambiance is great, not too loud and perfect for having a comfortable conversation with dinner and staff is really kind as well!

Came here in our last day in Toronto. You walk in and it smells amazing. Food was amazing and lived…read moreup to expectations but the service was sub-par. Made a reservation for 2 people at 8pm and was not seated until a bit after 8:20pm. They did not offer anything to make up for the wait. It looked like they gave our table away on accident because there was a couple that had just sat down. And we were about 10 min early so it's not that we were late and they gave it away. It would have been nice to at least have offered a drink or dessert, especially since there is not standing space/waiting room so you have to awkwardly hover near the front of the place. What was even more annoying is when we finally sat, they actually came to take orders from a table that sat down AFTER us first. Again, not sure if the waitresses were new but it was getting super late and we had just driven for 3 hours so we're hungry and had an early flight the next day and still had to go return our rental at the airport and check-in to the hotel. Hence, we came to a place that had a reservation. I ordered a herbal tea (Gulaabo) to start with since I love Rose flavor and then the Chaat Papri to hold us over. It took a while for even that to come out because as soon as it did come, 5 min later our actual dishes came out and there was very little space on the table. I ordered the Saffron lamb Korma and my coworker had the Chicken Tikka Masala. The lamb was perfection and the curry sauce amazing. The saffron flavors really blended well with the cashew creamy sauce and the lamb was so tender and absorbed the flavors so well. I had the spicy naan to eat it with and it was delicious. My coworker enjoyed her chicken tikka as well though the chicken could have been cut smaller so that it got a bit. Orr tender with the sauce. It took a while to get our check after we requested it right when the food came. Overall, satisfied with the food but not the service.

This was my first time here at the Dundas West Junction location and overall the food was so…read moredelicious and full of zesty flavour! My sister loves this place so she took us all there to celebrate her birthday. Right away I loved the pink colour and warm, opulent vibe of the restaurant. And I loved the elegant dishes and cute touch lamps on the table. There was so much on the menu so I just trusted her to order for all of us. Wow! It was an epic birthday lunch! My favourites were the egg plant fries, charcoal butter chicken, palak paneer spinach and butter naan. And the cucumber raita really helped because I prefer mild spices and my family likes everything spicy! Here's what we ordered... MOJITO Refreshing and minty cocktail originating from Cuba, the Mojito is perfect for hot summer days. White Rum, Mint Leaves, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Soda Water, Ice (Mango version) CUCUMBER RAITA Yogurt based side with assorted spices, shredded cucumber, a great accompaniment to help you handle the spice. CHUTNEYS MANGO/TAMARIND/MINT SAMOSA CHAAT Crispy samosas chopped and topped with chickpeas tangy tamarind chutney, spicy green chutney, creamy yogourt, diced onions, chaat masala, and crunchy sev. Garnished with fresh cilantro and red chilli garlic powder. EGGPLANT FRIES Crispy eggplant served with chutneys sprinkled chaat masala and cilantro MASALA LIME FISH Spicy and tangy coconut based fish curry inspired by southern gastronomy of India, chefs special touch to basa fish marination cooked in masala curry KASHMIRI LAMB ROGANJOSH Typical Kashmiri rogan curry made with Kashmiri chilli slow cooked tendered lamb brought up together in an aromatic blend of sautéed Onions, cumins& ginger with fresh tomatoes CHARCOAL BUTTER CHICKEN Charcoal-smoked tandoori chicken in our signature tomato-butter gravy, enriched with dry fenugreek. Crafted with locally sourced tomatoes for our butter chicken sauce PALAK PANEER SPINACH COTTAGE CHEESE CURRY Widely loved as palak paneer, featuring curried spinach with tender cottage cheese cubes simmered in our chef's special green herb spices with homemade pickle garnish NAAN BREAD Butter Naan and Chilli Garlic Naan DESSERT WARM GULAB JAMUN Warm condensed milk dumplings The dessert was on the house and came with a birthday candle because our server overheard that it was my sister's birthday. Our server was awesome and the chef was friendly too. Highly recommend this restaurant!

This area has some great Indian restaurants that serve authentic Indian cuisine with real spices…read more The restaurants are clean and well-maintained, and the service is excellent.

Visited Indian Desire for dinner recently and I was very impressed with the food - on par with…read moreflavours from India. Here's everything we tried - Smoked Chicken Tikka - excellent presentation and the chicken was tender and flavourful Ram Laddoo - a snack from north india that is not easily available in toronto. This was such a surprise. Chicken Changezi - delicious chicken gravy Black Daal - rich, aromatic and full of flavour. Tasted even better the next day Za'atar Naan and Garlic Naan - The za'atar naan was such a revelation. Not authentically Indian, but fusion at it's best. I'd return just for this. Dessert Desire: Trio of Tiramisu Kulfi, Mango Sorbet, Gulab Jamun on a Chocolate Nest - the perfect way to end your meal. The mango tastes authentic and not like a store bought pulp. Portion sizes are generous too. Indian Desire is a gem!