Great music and ambiance. Comfortable seating near window to enjoy several whisky sodas and the recommended house signature dish "Choley Bhaturey" a Mini Meal of "Fluffy, fried Bhatura (flat bread), served with a tangy, spicy, chickpea curry." It was a delightfully delicious meal! Service was somewhat....shy, preferring to observe customers at a distance, only approaching when summoned. Just wave them over, and they will instantly and happily appear. Maybe a culture thing that makes the experience more authentic. read more

Bhai's Indian Canteen - Choley Bhaturey - Vegetarian Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

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Stopped in a for a late evening meal. We tried the crispy cauliflower, garlic potatoes, chana bhatura and the Mumbai masala dosa. All were very good but the Mumbai masala dosa was excellent. Our friends from Mumbai had never seen this type of dosa in Mumbai but regardless it was really good. Asked for it extra crispy. It was like a cross between a masala dose and a spring dosa with a little cheese. Loved it. read more

So I have the food delivered by Uber eats so I cannot speak to ambiance or service at the restaurant itself. However they did package it well for delivery and they do use bamboo utensils and proper containers for the to-go food I got the lentils and the bindhi. The lentils were outstanding and buttery as described. The bindhi was flavorful but seemed overcooked ( could have been due to delivery). Overall for delivery I have to say it's a recommended location. read more

First time here. Was conveniently located next to the Hilton Garden Inn and we were hungry for Indian. The place was pretty empty for a mid week evening, generally a warning sign, but I decided not to listen to my Spidey senses. We ordered the curried lamb, curried goat and vegetarian butter chicken (paneer) for our vege friend and Naan. The food was quite tasty and plentiful portions (could have fed 6 people easily instead of the three of us). The heat level was good for medium spice. Service was non existent. Even though there were only two tables. Once the food was served it was if we didn't exist. All in all, the food quality is king for me and we enjoyed the meal. As for the service, the manager needs to have chat with their staff! That was inexcusable. I would have given 5 stars it wasn't for the poor service. read more

Bhai's Indian Canteen - From left to right, Curried Goat, Curried Lamb, rice - Vegetarian Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

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After trying dosa for the first time, we were interested in trying it again and decided upon a late weekend lunch here. We ordered the Tandoori Momos, Masala Dosa, Bhatura Choley, Palak Paneer (comes with rice) and two Naans to share between four adults. One of our party is meat lover, but he thoroughly enjoyed the vegetarian meal as each dish was so flavorful and full of varying textures. All the dishes were great, but my personal favorite was the Masala Dosa that came with tangy sambhar dal (lentil broth), chutney, and a side of stewed potato. I really liked the crispy crunch of the dosa, which paired so well with the softer stewed sides. We went through the dal so quickly, our waitress was kind enough to get us another small bowl to finish our dosa with. We ended our meal with Gulab Jamun and Malai Kulfi. For those with a sweet tooth, the Gulab Jamun is right up your ally as it is almost like a timbit swimming in sweet sugar syrup. I prefered the Malai Kulfi as it was lighter and had an almost creamy yogurt flavor. read more

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Bhai's Indian Canteen has amazing service. My companion and I really appreciated the attention to detailed especially in the mist of the pandemic. Patrons were sectioned off into corners of the restaurant. My companion adored the food the second time around. We had Channa with Bhatoora and Aloo with Poori. The staff shared that they are known for the Channa dish and that it can be made with no onions and garlic. Again, this level of attention to detail is great appreciated! My companion especially loved the fluffy, and crisp Bhatoora! He kept repeating to himself as he indulged into the dish that it is sooooooo fluffy. Overall, we are pretty happy with Bhai's food and service! Look forward to our next visit! read more

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This Indian place only sells vegetarian food. It gets 4.5. The vada pav was pretty good. Both bun & patty were crispy. The patty was pretty tasty & the chutney was pretty good. The vada pav was spicy, but not too spicy. Interestingly enough it was served with plain potato chips & sliced onion. read more

Bhai's Indian Canteen - Vegetarian Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

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Good chaat, samosas, gajar halwa, chai and cold coffee. Great location. Service was friendly. Smaller scale restaurant thats decorated well. read more

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Good vegetarian place. I love their chai and parantha plate. Service is generally slow. My one complaint is that the food is not consistent. The crispy cauliflower was really good yesterday but really soggy last time we went there read more

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Lunch at Bhai's.. hmm this place seems to be a popular spot which means it's certainly a must try. This restaurant is located in the Richmond hill area. Getting to this place is easy on the GPS. As we got it there was no wait which gave a nice feeling already. The inside of the restaurant is pretty interesting. The colors used on their interior is catchy. We sat down and ordered for a batura, vada pav and Chai. The vada pav and channa Batura were very nice in taste. The Batura Especially was well made and not too oily on the outside. The thing I liked most was their Chai. They served the chai with few biscuits. I liked their presentation on that. The staff were patient to explain and the food was delivered fast enough. The price however was a little on the higher side. They have quiet a few interesting items on their menu which definitely will require multiple visits. I think this place is worth a try for sure. I will definitely go again . read more

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I like the concept of Indian vegetarian restaurant. I enjoyed my visit at Bhai's Indian Canteen. Lunch though has a limited menu but I like how it is set up so I can have a taste of a few items, especially I usually dine in alone. The decor is refreshingly modern with an Indian flair. Tiffin Shiffin": Choley Sholey Tey Palak Paneer serves in small tin container with rice and naan. I enjoyed the flavour but the portion definitely on the smaller size for the price. But good thing is that means I have room for dessert! I ended up ordering Galub Jamum, Sweet!! I have yet come for dinner but seems like a good choice to come with some of my vegetarian friends so we can enjoy the food together! read more

Bhai's Indian Canteen - Vegetarian Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

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A vegetarian Indian restaurant going off the theme of Indian street food - sounded like a really great idea until it didn't. They've shortened their lunch menu to include only ten "express" items now, cutting out a bunch of the chaat options. I'm okay with a smaller menu if it delivers, but unfortunately it didn't really. The lunch tiffin portion sizes are incredibly stingy for $15 and the flavors don't really come through. The butter paneer masala tasted sort of like a Haldiram's frozen package of paneer, and the tomato soup also tasted like it came from a packet. I enjoyed the gangan burger though (veggie burger with hakka noodles). I'm giving this place 3 stars because the server was very friendly throughout the meal, which goes a long way. Maybe it'd be better to come here for dinner so you can dine off their bigger menu. read more

Bhai's Indian Canteen - Express lunch menu - Vegetarian Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

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As the vegetarian spin-off of The Host, Bhai`s is hidden away and tucked in the East Beaver Creek plaza. First off, I am always a sucker for vegetarian eats. It is even more impressive when you`ve walked away from a meat-less meal, not noticing that it was, in fact, meatless. I feel that it`s a bit late for me to realize this, but apparently Indian cuisine is quite well known for being vegetarian. (Ambience:) When me and my friend first walked in, we were pleasantly surprised by how decorative the place was. It had Indian-style furnishings and we were even served curry in little tin pots. I really enjoy these little things as it adds to the experience. (Food:) I got the PANEER BUTTER MASALA which came with two little tin pots of homemade cheese curry and lentil puree. I definitely liked the curry better than the puree, but both were nice. I tried the pakora for the first time (not bad) and love that it comes with both rice and naan, so you can dip either into the sauces. My friend got the BHARTHA, which was basically the same as mine, excepted she got mashed eggplant in the tin pot (SO GOOD) (Drinks:) The set lunch came with free CHAI TEA which complements the meal quite well. (Price:) Both set lunches were part of the Express Lunch Menu: $15 (Service:) Amazing service! All the servers were so nice, and one of them even gave us an extra samosa so we could try it! (Overall:) I liked it! But, Rajdhani Sweets was still best and deserved my 5 stars. read more

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I was initially hesitant to try this place, as it only serves vegetarian food (and I love my butter chicken and lamb curry), but I was pleasantly surprised! My partner and I ordered: 1) Paneer butter masala ($12.50) - Absolutely delicious! One of the better paneer butter masala I've had! This was definitely the better of the two curries we ordered. We just could not stop eating this - we had to get another order of naan to soak all the sauce up. 2) Chana masala (chickpea curry - $9.95) - Delicious as well but I've definitely had better. I would opt to try another curry next time. 3) Tandoori momos (dumplings with chilli garlic marinade - $11.50) - This was recommended by our server as she said it's her favourite appetizer and at first, I was skeptical.. how yummy could dumplings be? This was sooo good and so flavourful, although I'm not sure if it's worth almost $12. 4) Naan (less than $2 for 3 pieces) - Warm and soft with slightly crisp edges! I love my curries spicy, and this place does not skimp on its spices - However, if you're a person who can't handle spice at all, make sure that you let them know ahead of time. read more

Bhai's Indian Canteen - Vegetarian Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

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We keep returning to Bhai's Canteen because the food is so good. There is a good variety on the menu and everyone finds something they would like to eat. The amount of red chillies is controlled well on request if you want mild or medium. The flavour is excellent! Aside from their ever wonderful chola bhatura, we like their appetizers and their mains like palak paneer, hakka noodles, soya chaap, samosa, matari kulcha, aloo puri, daal, laccha paratha - all yummy! The service is good, and the ambiance is rustic and nice. Our family and friend's favourite place. Highly recommended. read more

Bhai's Canteen is a bit hard to find, but it's a really awesome spot for some vegetarian Indian cuisine. I really love vegetarian options and seeing that this place was entirely vegetarian was great! Immediately upon entering you are greeted with a warm aroma of spice and great smelling food. The ambience is also great - it's really nicely decorated. Upon entering, I was seated immediately. The menu, though descriptive, was a bit hard to understand as I didn't know which dishes were stand alone a or had accompaniments, but the waiter was quite to help and answer any questions. After looking at the menu for a few minutes, I decided on paneer "tiffin shiffin" which comes in little metal dishes stacked on top of each other. The dishes appear small but they are packed to the brim, and you actually get quite a bit of food. I had a hard time finishing all my food. The presentation is perfect for sharing though! The food arrived quite swiftly, I was really impressed by the wait time. The meal also came with some fresh naan, which was great! The curries themselves were very fresh and flavourful. The dishes taste quite authentic. The pricing was a bit high, but definitely worth it. All in all, a solid choice for Indian or vegetarian cuisine! read more

Bhai's Indian Canteen - Palak paneer tiffin shiffin - Vegetarian Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

"There is a bit of vegetarian in all of us"... Not me! I'm 100% vegan! I honestly gave up on Indian restaurants in the GTA area long time ago, but I decided to pay this one a visit since its vegetarian. I'm so glad that I did! I ordered the masala biryani (no yogurt). It was served in a clay dish. It was delicious and flavorful. I also tried their masala dosa. It was a bit oily but delicious nonetheless. They do offer "Hakka Chinese" items in case you prefer Chinese food. Great service, decent portions, and reasonable prices. Overall this is one of the best Indian restaurant that I have visited in the area and I strongly recommend it. I'm definitely coming back. read more

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support local businesses, practice social distancing, and wash your hands!! OVERALL: 4.5/5 SERVICE: 4/5 FOOD: 5/5 ordered from bhai's indian canteen tonight for dinner, drove over to pick it up. the food was SO SO good. it was packaged nicely, sealed, nothing spilled. everything still warm, followed order instructions correctly. PANEER BUTTER MASALA: this was hands down one of the best things i have ever ordered. this is only my second order of indian food, but wow!! incredible!! so good!! the portions were generous - should have ordered even more naan to dip haha NAAN: so soft, fresh, and tasty. i made two orders of naan (one for each person). i didn't end up finishing the paneer butter masala, but if i did, i think i could've gone for 4 orders of naan MASALA BIRYANI: this was super tasty, but super spicy! i love love spicy food, and this definitely falls on the spicier side. it did come with a side of yogurt, but it was a small portion. probably could use two yogurt cups, considering the portion of biryani is super generous as well SAMOSAS: these were solid too! i made two orders, each order had 2 samosas. it came with this sauce.. not sure what it was. it wasn't bad! but i felt the samosas were so good they didn't need any extra sauce. SERVICE: i ordered off ubereats, and then picked up my order to go (covid-19 lol). my issue was the pickup. when i got there, i wasn't even sure if the restaurant was open. all dark, doors stick so i thought it was locked too. there was a man standing next to the door inside, not sure if he was a customer or security?? anyways, the employee did not greet us, so it was a very awkward encounter. it was just overall really uncomfortable. read more

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Food was actually pretty good. It's got a casual, relaxed vibe and the restaurant is run by the owners of The Host which has had a good reputation in the GTA for years. I'd go again! read more

A favourite place of mine and my coworkers whenever we are craving Indian food. We've been here several times and the food here is amazing and great for sharing. The servers are also friendly and attentive. We usually order a few tiffin shiffin to share, and an appetizer. So far, everything we've tried is delicious which keeps us coming back. The Tiffin shiffin are $12 during lunch, and fyi, the Manchurian veggie balls and crispy cauliflower have the exact same sauce, so get either 1. read more

Bhai's Indian Canteen - Vegetarian Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

I'm no expert on Indian cuisine but I had a great experience here. Their menu includes Northern and Southern Indian cuisine, and also Indian street foods. We had the bhel puri which was on their high tea menu. Great texture and flavourful. A little bit too spicy for me but it added a great kick of flavours. Lotpot ki chaat - chilled yogurt snack with chickpeas, potatoes and crispy poori. We really liked this! Sweet chutney with savoury components with the spices. Lovely app covered in yogurt We got the tiffin shiffin gattey shattey with a side of naan. This whole dish had great depth of flavours. Many spices were present, good spice level. Overall yummy dish! The decor gives this place a hipster vibe which I really enjoyed. Reasonable price food as my friend and I were stuffed in the end and excellent service! read more

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I love going here as I am vegetarian and prefer all veg restaurants. I have gone here 3 times now and sharing pictures of all the food that I have tried during those visits. 1. Paneer momos- these are full of flavor and sooo good! 2. Maggi Noodle bhel - crunchy and zesty, I would recommend this 3. Palak Paneer and Chana Masala - these were average I have had better 4. Masala biryani - this was also average but still great in taste 5. Bombay sandwich- lovely! Try this for sure Atmosphere and seating is lovely at this restaurant along with service. I would recommend going if you have never been! read more

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Wow, offbeat Indian food. Yet authentic! Friendly staff. Cute Interior! Reasonably priced! And close to my house! Hahaha I ordered a platter- gattey shattey, and my hubby ordered Rajma-platter, they are mini platter sufficient for a person. It comes with naan, raita, rice, 2 curries- one of them is gattey- a Rajasthani dish made from graham flour. Another curry is curry of the day, but I replaced it with daal. And you have the choice of bread. For me all the dishes were great. Even the jeera rice was, good grade basmati, aromatic and sautéed with onions, cumins and ginger. Gobhi Manchurian or some similar name was not good, too blend. I would not try any other Hakka dishes here. North Indian and Street food snacks were good like pav bhaji etc. I am planning to visit the place again with friends so that we can try more of their dishes. The best of the place is, every dish on the menu is not what you find in typical "Indian restaurant". The spice level was okay as per Canadian standards, less spicy as per Indian standards. The service needs a lot of improvement though. Ther server would not come to ask you for anything, you need to call them again and again, no condiments on the table, water is served just once, no refills. When we asked for water, the server didn't bring it and yet started to set-up the adjacent table for next morning, instead. read more

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It was my first time going to an Indian restaurant that only served vegetarian food. I was amazed by all the variety of dishes available and wanted to try it all. Our party opted for the vegetable Bahji $7.95, vegetable Briyani $11.95, butter paneer $12.95 and an eggplant dish $11.95 - the last two dishes came with garlic Naan. The vegetable bahji was delicious. They give you a chutney and green sauce to go with the dish. The only downside was there was only 5 pieces. I wish they gave more for the price charged. Next up we had the Briyani, butter paneer and the eggplant dish. The Briyani was delicious and very generous when it came portions. I liked the variety of vegetables that was included in the dish, but not soo much the peppers. The butter paneer was lighter tasting than normal 'butter chicken' dishes from other Indian places. It was refreshing, and good, but not the best I have had. The eggplant dish was my least favourite, the texture was too mushy for me, and I felt there wasn't much flavor to the item. Overall there were so pros and cons to this restaurant, but still a good indian place. read more

Bhai's Indian Canteen - Vegetarian Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

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I've visited Bhai's multiple times over the past couple years for various family events like birthdays and anniversaries. Every time I've been to Bhai's, I've had a pleasant experience. Dishes I've tried: Hakka noodles - We always get this dish because my sister really likes it. The veggies are fresh and the noodles are cooked well. The sauce is mild enough to pair with another one of their hakka side dishes but also flavourful enough that you can eat them alone. The only downside is, this dish can be a bit oily especially near the bottom of the bowl. Crispy cauliflower - SO DELICIOUS. I don't know what they coat the cauliflower in but creates a nice thick crispy crust. You can still taste the sweetness of the cauliflower through the sauce which I enjoy. Would definitely recommend this one. Chilli Paneer - A Hakka side dish, a bit spicier than the crispy cauliflower. Also super delicious and works great with the hakka noodles. T2 Tikki - Aloo tikkis covered in yogurt and tamarind chutney, mint chutney, and sev. It's pretty standard Indian chaat. If you haven't tried chaat before, I'd recommend trying this dish. Mumbai wada pav - The server warned us when we were ordering that this dish is spicy but I thought we could handle it. It's actually quite a bit spicier than I expected and also not great flavour. The bun was a little dry so I'd say this dish is skippable. Purani Dilliwaley matari kulcha - This was a white bean curry served with soft kulcha. It was ok.. I liked how soft the kulcha was but I wasn't blown away by the flavours in the curry. Idly 65 - I don't normally like idly because I find them bland but this dish was FAR from bland. The idlys were fried and covered in this spicy sauce, served with lemon and onions as garnish. SO GOOD. Masala biryani - This dish served in a cute clay pot with raita on the side. The biryani was a tad salty but still very delicious. I'd recommend getting this one if you're with a large group since it's quite a significant amount of food. Paneer tikka wrap - I actually really liked the paneer inside the wrap but the roti part was a bit dry. I would eat this again if the paneer and the roti came separately and we could eat it more traditionally rather than in wrap form. Ambiance and decor is quirky with the mismatched chairs and crooked wall art. I also really like the small touches like the tire sink in the bathroom and the pipe table legs. This would be a good place to host a large group because the dishes are very shareable and everybody should be able to find something they like. read more

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I came here for a friend's bday on a Sunday night. Service was great. Food was delicious. We ordered pani puri and it was very tasty. The tamarind water came with a syringe which I thought was interesting but a bit excessive. However, the rest of the food was awesome. We ordered the palak paneer with four sides of naan, plain dosa - which was so crispy, Tibetan momos, and kulfi for dessert. For the amount of food and the fact that it was solely vegetarian... it was relatively pricey (it came to $20/person). I was full by the end of it but someone who is a big eater (like my boyfriend) would still be hungry afterwards for sure. read more

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Driving around on a snowy Sunday looking to kill time. Our plan was only to drive by and check the place out but it looked so nice from the outside that we decided to go in. if it weren't for the super slow service I would give this place full five stars. it appeared they were busier than usual tonight and the one girl at the front desk was not only serving all the tables but also fulfilling all of the food delivery orders. The presentation on all of the dishes was well-thought-out however I would have loved to have seen the momos presented on a skewer like all the other pictures had. The presentation of the panipuri was also very creative, so was the mini pressure cooker that came with the bill and had mouth freshner in it. The food was delicious. The flavors are light yet they're in perfect harmony it's not like one of those places where they go overboard on the spices so every single one of them competes with each other. Rather their well-balanced and well thought. Next time I'd like to save some room so we can try dessert. read more

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I was really excited to try this place after seeing all the great ratings but I think the place believes more in the presentation rather than the food itself. The menu makes you want to order multiple things but I was not a big fan of the way the food tasted. I started with chai, which was good and I like that they don't add sugar in it so you can customize it according to your taste. For appetizer, I got the pani puri shots- it was average and usually I order this for the tamarind water but it was very sweet for me. I got the Palak Paneer for my entrée, which was a little too greasy and tasteless. I had been craving Palak Paneer for a while but this did not satisfy me. The whole entrée was lacking flavor. The service was good- I was the one of the two parties in the restaurant so everything came out quickly. Overall, I wasn't a big fan of the food. read more

Been here a few times. I love the modern but rustic feel of this restaurant for a sit down lunch or dinner. Service is fast. Reviews for each dish I've tried from most recommended to least recommended dish: Garlic naan: perfectly crispy and seasoned with garlic and butter. Goes well with any of the Punjabi tadka (curry bowls) Dal Tadka: well spiced with cumin. Has a nice spicy kick to it, goes well with naan and jeera rice. Paneer butter masala/palak paneer: both come with their homemade cheese (not vegan) which reminds me of soft/crumbly tofu. Well seasoned but not memorable flavours. Bhindi: overly-salted okra Crispy cauliflower: tasted more like something you'd get from a food court fast-food chinese place. If you bit into the pieces, there's not a lot of cauliflower, mostly deep fried batter. Overall a great diverse Indian menu with a good restaurant atmosphere that I would revisit many times. read more

Bhai's Indian Canteen - Jeera rice, garlic bread, crispy cauliflower, palak paneer - Vegetarian Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

So Iast weekend when Dougie F. allowed york region to have indoor dining again, I walked by here and decided to try it out. I've seen this place on Doordash alot, but its the kinda food that I'd rather eat in a restaurant, vs getting it delivered just because of the textures. First off, the place is really cute. I love the old school bollywood kitschy decor they have going on, and it really felt like I was in a lil dhaba in Mumbai. I ended up ordering the following: 2 orders of the Pani Puri - this was cute, it came with a syring for the pani. I can see the appeal and the ingenuity around this, but sadly it really didnt work that well. Otherwise, it was pretty decent. Veggie Pakoras - They were just ok. I appreciated that they werent the size of golf balls like other places, but they were tiny and not worth the cost. Chole Battura - I really loved this dish. The battura were made right before serving, and this is exactly why i wanted to come here. Masala Dosa - This was also another reason I wanted to eat here, but sadly it was really dissappointing. The dosa felt a lil stale, and it was not crispy at all. Though, the sambhar was one of the better ones that I've had in Canada. Pav Bhaji - DELICIOUS. So good. The pav was perfect, the veggies were perfect, so so good. Khadi Pakora - The khadi itself was delicious! But the pakoras they used were a lil bit too dense, so it was a bit too dry in the middle. I gotta say, service wise they were pretty awesome! And I did see that they were following all the standard covid-precautions pretty strictly. So the final verdict, I will definitely be back here to get the chole battura and the pav bhaji. I'll probably end up trying the masala dosa again, because it could've just been an off night. But its definitely a top for the GTA. read more

I always crave for indian food for the obvious reasons. This place was easy to spot and it was pretty much booked the entires time we were there. Ambience: 4.5 Being a food blogger ambience is must for me, i was so happy with the props they used for plating and decoration. Check out the one with a small pressure cooker they served saunf/fennel seeds for after food. Food: 3.5 stars Malai kofta with naan was really good. Medu vada with sambhar and chutney was perfect My friend told me the chai tasted exactly like india proper taste. Vada pav could have a bit better, they should expand the menu a bit. Coz they menu is limited. Its pure veg so keep this in mind before you enter. Staff rate:3.5stars Amazing staff, easy to talk to. Quite friendly. I feel we had trouble calling them, because of less eye contact with the customers. Also took more than average time to get the cheque. Rate is little pricey on the pocket than average. But worth giving it a try. read more

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As always I prefers to give a little bit about me before I start, so that people reading get a sense of where I'm coming from. I am an avid, Like AVID meat eater but I have to have my veggies when I cook for myself. This is much harder to achieve when my partner and I eat out especially when you get pretty sad veggies on the side when you get a delicious steak. Hence my love for Bhai's which is usually really delicious even though I'm still exploring the full range of the menu and trying to figure out what my go-tos are. The number one recommendation I HAVE to give is to get the is the Lotpot Ki Chaat. This is simply the dish that made me fall in love with Bhai's. We've been 3 times and we had it 3 times and with friends as well and the result is the same, pure bliss (Also I'm Chinese/Vietnamese, so my knowledge of Indian cuisine is somewhat limited). I love the interplay of tart and sweet and the crunch of the dish. I usually lick the yogurt tamarind sauce off my plate. Now my photos will reflect my latest meal which happened after I decided to yelp my experiences but I have had more than just the food I will be reviewing. The Naan is excellent (especially in garlic) it's got a good texture, good chew and just good flavour. The Chai is flavourful and comes with biscuits. The Ghattey Shattey is for me a mixed bag it tart, sour, spicy. It has a rainbow of flavour, some of the items were a little intense for me, especially the tart sourness but the spice has a good level and it has a depth of flavour. They also come in these stacked copper bowls. It more food than it looks when you look and see these tiny bowls. The Masala Dosa is a fun cone of dough slightly crispy. I got the Rajasthani Gattey and I must say it was probably the closest to where I prefer my balance of spice and overall complex curry flavour. I mean my recommendation is to just try different things. The Corn Chaat is crispy and has the sweetness of the corn as well as the spice and the crispiness of the crispy Poori shell. Also we had the pleasure to try the Gulab Jamun one day and it's reminds me of a warm version of a Loukoumades. Too sweet for my liking, but my girlfriend loved it. I appreciated the warm temperature made it easier to deal with the honey like sweetness. As you can tell I get a little lost in searching my memory and trying to explain the food with words I don't quite have yet. Also I'm writing the WHOLE review with the menu open on my laptop so I can get the spelling right and matching up the photos on yelp sadly enough. The place is homey but also artsy with the fixtures and the artwork on the walls. The staff are very helpful and happy to make recommendations as well as explaining and telling you about the ingredients in the food (yes I did ask about the Lotpot Ki Chaat). The service always ends with fennel seeds and sugar in this tiny little pressure cooker pot. Cute and different from you usually mint wrapped in plastic. Overall I will continue to come here for the chai and Lotpot Ki Chaat and will continue to try the other menu items and be pleasantly surprised as I discover more dishes that I like. read more

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A vegetarian Indian restaurant located in Richmond Hill is refreshing. It's a small place but we managed to fit a large group of about 8-10 of us here. Lots of locals were dining here, which is a great sign! The menu is simple but with lots of different options. The tiffins (the curries), South Indian section, apps and a small section for Chinese Indian style food. The tiffins come with the curry, rice, naan. I wanted to really get one of these but I was wearing a pale beige blouse and I knew I was going to f*ck it up eating curry..lol (I came from a work meeting) I decided to go for the masala biryani b/c I just love me some biryani. This was pretty delicious and a little spicy which gave it some nice flavors. It was a little more 'wet' style of biryani than I care for (I personally prefer the Hyderabadi style of biryani that tends to be more 'dry'). Sorry this is the only way I can describe my preferences - wet/dry...lol. The portion at first looks small but it's actually a decent size. I'd probably order this and one of the tiffin's and share amongst 2-3 people. The service is super friendly, the server answered all the questions that several of the other diners had about the food as they were not familiar with this type of cuisine. I'll definitely come back here when in the area. read more

We arrived at Bhai's for an early dinner at 6pm on a Thursday, and we were their first customers for the night. We ordered everything to share, and started with the Tandoori Momos (dumplings in chilli garlic marinade). The dumplings were soft and delicious, and were served with a spicy dipping sauce that gave just the right kick. I was hoping for some really spicy curry for the main, unfortunately they don't have that on the menu, so we proceeded with the Rajasthani Gattey (Rahasthani gram flour dumpling in yogurt churry) which was a mild curry and Palak Paneer (spinach and homemade cheese). Both were really interesting and I can't say which one I liked better! We added the garlic nan for dipping. Overall a great experience, I recommend Bhai's if you are looking for authentic Indian cuisine! read more

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A group of us went here for the first time. Since most of us aren't familiar with vegetarian Indian dishes, the server took the time to give us an overview of the menu and answered all of our questions. The menu was full of cute rhymes. I ordered the gattey shattey from the tiffin shiffin section of the menu. It came with several small containers of different dishes (dumplings, rice, mixed vegetables and yogurt curry) as well as several pieces of nan. This was a lot of food for $14. Everything was delicious. We appreciated the big bottles of water on our table; no need to bother the server each time we wanted to refill our glasses. I'll be back! read more

I ordered a Masala Dosa from Bhai's for lunch and found it to be decent. The dosa was soggy and not crispy enough. The chutneys tasted decent but not the best. The coconut chutney tasted a bit stale but the tomato chutney and the sambar were tasty. I have heard that their Chole is good so I would like to try that at another time. They only have vegetarian food options. I got food delivered from here so not quite sure how the ambience is at the restaurant itself. The food got delivered as it was suggested by ubereats within 20 -30 Mins. Overall I would like to give this place another try and also try out the recommended Chole. read more

Came here to try new vegan place. This was vegetarian so close enough They have vegan options the south Indian food is all vegan according to the server. I had the masala dasa very nice and tasty the food is good I had some byriani too which was great. The server was very nice and friendly. The place is very lovely and nice they play indian music which add to the theme. The menu is not fully translated some stuff I had no idea what they are. The server did a good job explaining it. But will be nice to see the description for all foods. Will come back. read more

Bhai's Indian Canteen - Masala basa - Vegetarian Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

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Bhai's canteen is a place where all 5 senses are engaged to make it a memorable dining experience. The food is visually appealing as well, promises an authentic treat to your tastebuds. The presentation is creative but also very smart (e.g. the dosa with a pyramid shape looks great and also keeps the paper crisp!). The attention to detail is remarkable (the chai comes with biscuit - CLAP!). Taking a star off only because in my recent visits I've found the service a little disconnected. But highly recco this to take guests, friends, coworkers - the presentation of food will make for great conversation! Reccos: pani puri, lotpot chaat, kurkuray bhindi, dosa read more

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Decor 5/5 Service 5/5 Food 5/5 I'm not a big Indian food guy, but dang! I didn't care how spicy everything was but everything from the tiffin shiffin (palak paneer) to the Naan was done just perfectly. The food made me salivate from the presentation, but the food also tasted amazing! As an Asian couple, we recommend lot pot ki chaat, crispy Cauliflower, and the paneer bhujuri. We also had a birthday cake for our friend, and they added some extra decorations on the plate and a candle which was A+ attention to detail and device! read more

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Bhai's Indian Canteen is now at top of my list when it comes to delicious Indian food. I wasn't very familiar with the names they used (yes, I speak 'butter chicken') but the descriptions provided were very helpful and the waiters provided us with recommendations as well. I started off with the Lotpot ki chaat which was a cold appetizer. It had a crispy shell with chick pea and potato filling, and was drenched in a rainbow of sauce. It was VERY flavourful--sweet with hints of orange, a little sour from the yogurt, and a tad savoury from the chickpeas. I really enjoyed it, but because I had to finish the entire dish myself, it got a little too sweet and overwhelming for me (and I ended up not finishing the entire thing). I think it's a great dish for sharing and it was definitely something I've never had before, but I may order something else next time. I also got their Tiffin Shiffin dish with Gattey Shattey and THIS was what I was looking for and it was delicious! It came with nan, rice, and the curry + vegetables of the day. The nan was super fluffy and bread-y (I loved it), the curry was perfectly spicy and was very flavourful (although with the gattey shattey it comes with these "flour dumplings" in the curry which I did not particularly love) and the vegetables were also spicy but so so good. It was just the perfect meal with a bit of everything. When you ask for the check, they give you a little container of fennel seeds+sugar which I've been told helps out like mints after a meal. Pretty cool! Overall, the restaurant was clean and modern, the service was attentive and kind, and the food was delicious! I will definitely be visiting again to try out their other dishes. read more

Bhai's Indian Canteen - Lotpot ki chaat. Crunchy exterior and chickpeas inside, this is a cold appetizer with hints of orange. - Vegetarian Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

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