If food is primary and ambiance isn't, then there are few spots better than Chandni Chowk for delicious desi delights. The lamb biryani was fragrant, portion big, with plenty of protein. The naans are enormous at upto $3.50 per piece depending on whether it is plain, butter or garlic. The bread is fluffy and amazing in texture. The karai ghost (mutton karai) was flavourful, with plenty of butter/ghee and the meat tender and succulent. Couldn't find any fault with the food at all. Restaurant seating is basic, and restrooms are down a flight of stairs, so keep that in mind for accessibility. The staff were warm and friendly. No table service - you pay at the counter and collect the food there as well. read more

Chandni Chowk Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is a really authentic Indian restaurant on Gerard St (part of Toronto's little India neighbourhood). This restaurant doesn't look like much - it's been around for years and still looks exactly the same, but don't be fooled by appearances. I always order foot long kebabs here which are amazing! The kebab's are honestly huge, and the naan here tastes so fresh. It's always my go to restaurant when I'm in the area! 5/5 would recommend for authentic Indian cuisine! read more

Chandni Chowk Restaurant - Foot-long kebab - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Good food, but completely unacceptable service. I've been visiting Chandni Chowk almost every week, so I'm not new to this place. On my recent visit, I ordered biryani, paid for it, and enjoyed the meal. During the meal, I took a Pepsi from the fridge after getting permission from the elderly man working there. After I finished, I went to the counter to pay for the Pepsi using my debit card. The man at the counter refused and insisted on cash. He spoke rudely and with unnecessary attitude, which was completely uncalled for. As a regular customer, I didn't expect to be treated this way. If card payments aren't accepted, it should be communicated clearly. More importantly, customers deserve basic respect. The food might be good, but this kind of treatment makes it hard to return. read more

Best Biryani ever! Good service and wide variety in menu. Please environment. The washroom service is ok. Some times the sweet dishes in the end run out but ok otherwise. read more

Taste is fine, not hygenic place, restrooms aren't accessible and clean. Needs to be cleaned. Service was on time read more

Chandni Chowk Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Authentic Indian food restaurant. Been going since I was a kid which has been over 40yrs ago. Best foot long kababs and bbq chicken. read more

It's amazing how much nostalgia a foot long can spark in someone. My family used to frequent here when I was a kid and continue to do so. I have a fond attachment to the place. My favourite part was watching the naan come out fresh from the tandoor. The long beef kebab is deliciously flavourful, but isn't spicy, which makes it great for kids. It comes with warm, soft naan and a bit of salad. You also get sauces on the side. The red sauce is amazing. It's got a sweet but tangy kick to it and I dip everything on my plate in it! Their vegetarian dishes at the counter are good, but not my favourite. It isn't luxurious by any means but it's affordable and good for big families. read more

Chandni Chowk Restaurant - Foot long kebab with naan - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Family restaurant type. Price for meat thali is $9/serving. Filling for girls. Reasonable price. Service is quite not bad. Service tray is a bit dirty. Chicken curry is spicy for a low-average Asian like me. Still handle it. The dark green lentils curry is kinda plain. Channa curry is okay. Chicken is the most tasty on my plate. Curries kinda too oily-ish. Think again it you are on diet. Over all with price this place is an okay option. read more

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I've literally been going here since I was a kid (there were a few door down previously). Literally one the best places for a group that wants good kebabs and good vegetarian food. I came after they reopened many years ago and they lived up to their original tastes. If you like kebabs or vegetarian Indian food this is one of the best options in Toronto. read more

Food was fine but no one was wearing masks nor did they ask a mask less customer to wear one - this during a time when Omicron is running rampant. I asked about this and they half heartedly agreed with me but didn't ask this other customer to wear one. Then the other customer went on to chat with the restaurant staff laughing about how masks are useless etc. read more

I came here for the lunch buffet because I was famished after a hot yoga class next door. It was probably the worst buffet I've ever been to because the selection was so limited. The butter chicken was the only thing I enjoyed. The service was OK; the server was very nice, but he didn't clear any dirty plates until the very end. They only had cubed watermelon and honeydew for dessert. I probably won't be back. read more

One of my favourite spots in the Bazaar for Indian. The food is consistently delicious and the prices are solid. The dining space is definitely understated and unassuming, but that's part of it's charm. The kebab is my go-to here (must try) and the chicken biryani is also excellent. read more

I went here years ago and tried their seek (beef) kebab and they were amazing back then. Went on a sunday night... -Seek kebab (No char marks, lacked BBQ flavour, but still "good") -Butter Chicken (small takeout styrofoam cup, was sweet, which was a turn off; few chicken pieces since small syrofoam bowl) -Tikka Chicken (same small styrofoam bowl, much better than their butter chicken and more savoury than butter chicken; very good) -Rice (plain and boring, obviously just a base for their currys) Price was about $20 per person after tip. Low value overall. My gripes are that they serve their hot currys (butter chicken tikka chicken, etc.) in a stupid little styrofoam bowl, so it is a very small amount compared to any other decent South Asian restaurant and it is dangerous for a person's health to consume any hot food that is held in a plastic container. The kebobs lacked the old BBQ flavour. No rush to visit again. read more

So I was walking down Gerrard St trying to kill time in between meetings and stumbled upon this place. Being rather bored of Lahore Tikka House (mostly due to its decline in quality and taste) I decided to give this place a try. First impressions wouldn't leave you "speechless" so to speak, but if you can overcome the basic and dilapidated decor you're in for a real treat! I ordered the foot long kebab and naan as it was highly recommended to me by fellow Yelpers and the owner himself. The kebab and naan was made to order, something I appreciated as that doesn't usually happen anymore; however this caused my meal to take some time to make. Once I got my meal I was very happy with the taste and quality, both the naan and kebab tasted phenomenal. I unfortunately didn't get to try anything else as they were closing midday for religious reasons (they close around 2pm on Fridays for prayers). I intend to back one day and sample other things on their menu as this place does look somewhat promising. read more

After few orders and take out - I am now disappointed. They don't pay attention to what our exact order is. For instance, few weeks ago, we ordered chicken tandoori that should come with naan. The naan was missing. Today, we ordered buttered chicken but they gave us tandoori chicken. How can they mess this up every time? We have clear food orders from our end and yet they modify it according to their wishes. Food is great but the attention to detail with regards to our orders should be given as this is a part of customer service. Also their staff keeps asking for my credit card, then he inserts my card to their machine and gives me the machine so I can enter my pin. I have asked so many times to have my card tapped so I don't have to touch their dirty machine during the Covid-19. Why can't they allow me to just tap my credit card even if their machine allows for tap as I have tried it before. read more

This place should be named the best Kabab and Biryani place in whole of Ontario. The owner is so courteous and welcoming that it makes this place all the more appealing. The food here be it Chicken Tikkas or Chicken/Lamb Biryanis or Reshmi/Seekh Kababs, is exactly the flavour and taste you would get in India/Pakistan. I come all the way from Ottawa, just to eat and bring food back to last me a couple of days. The quantities are big enough to feed well 2 adults. Would whole heartedly recommend this place to everyone. read more

This place is ugly, service depends on who's there but the food is always great! If you don't mind sitting on bright green chairs and promise yourself not to take a trip down to the stinky bathroom then you're good to go. The foot long is delicious. I'm craving it right now! The tandoori chicken (without bone) is to die for. The karahi gosht has that lamb smell that is not tolerable for me but you might like it. I try not to associate my food with animals as much as I can but sometimes the smell reminds me and I wanna barf. You really get the most for your money here! I will keep coming back here to try other items. read more

Wow Chandni Chowk was one of my faves when I was a kid as my Grandparents lived in the area. However, years have gone by and both have since passed on, so I frequent Gerrard St. less often as before. It doesn't change the fact that these guys have some of the best tasting kababs and tikka in the city and the aromatic smells hit you in the face on the way in. Prices have risen over the years to reflect the local competition and inflated operational costs, but given the fresh and quality foods being served I don't mind that much. Portion sizes have remained the same, which also speaks volumes about their willingness to provide consistency. The seating area is a little beat up, and I would recommend against sitting close to the tandoors (large cylindrical clay ovens) because it gets really hot. Other than that, I've been twice recently and it's always such a treat that brings back good memories. Recommendations: -Chicken Tikka w/ Naan -Foot Long Kabab read more

Nice papri chaat & kulfi but very lame gol gappe (pani purre) ... read more

Chandni Chowk Restaurant - a bowl of food - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This place is by far the best Hyderabadi food place I have been too! One of the best dinner places on Gerrad! There Bihari kabab and Lamb Biryani is a must try! read more

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Great place. Very simple but clean. Good moderately priced. $4.25 for a kabob might seem a lot but it's a foot long.. So the price reflects the size and taste of the meal. Enough food to fill you in but not overload. read more

Absolutely garbage food We ordered biryani and they gave us left overs warmed up in microwave. Not recommended Also staff have bad attitude as well. read more

This my go to place when I'm in Toronto! I live in Los Angeles CA. I first ate here back in 2004, they got the best seek Kabab I've ever had period! I believe it's ground lamb. Been too long since I been there. Can't wait to bring my wife and kids by when we visit Toronto in the summer of 2020 read more

Well , I have eaten here a few times before, but after what I witnessed tonight, NEVER EVER AGAIN. I witnessed the most disgusting thing. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the owner take some salad and sauces that was left by previous customers dirty tray back in with the new stuff. DISGUSTINGLY NASTY AND GROSS. This was food that the previous customer was eating. No frigging way I will ever be eating here again. read more

I always frequented Lahore Tikka when i went to gerrard. However i find that they became over-priced for little portions. Chandni Chowk is the opposite. They even managed to get a bigger space and expand. Definitely worth the value for qualityy read more

Came here with my family on Eid ul Fitr for dinner. I know, bad idea considering Eid on Gerrard, but we were desperate and hungry. This seemed to be the only place that had enough seats for my family of 5 people. The line was super long, but it was Eid, so I don't blame anyone. My family and I had our orders ready, and when we ordered, the man at the cash register informed us that there was no chicken in their kitchen. This was a real bummer considering my whole family basically wanted some kind of chicken (chicken breast, chicken tikka etc). So quickly, noting the line behind us, we ordered beef "footlong" kebabs instead. My brother ordered the mutton chops. In about three minutes, our orders of kebabs arrived with naan, some chutney, and some basic salad (few pieces of torn lettuce and chunks of onions). The man at the front informed us that the mutton chops would take another 10 minutes. The naan and kebabs were cold once we put them in our mouths. We were so hopeless at this point, however, because we had no choice but to eat it to feed our stomachs! Later, the mutton chops arrived, and it was also accompanied with naan. Both of these items were beyond fresh, which left the rest of my family somewhat upset. After we finished our food, we were able to get our free kulfis that are offered after you pay the bill. Kulfis were the best part of the evening. On our way out, there seemed to be some commotion, and we discovered that there was vomit on the floor. There was only one waiter that night, and he was clearly overwhelmed from all the Eid customers. I couldn't help but feel bad for him upon seeing his face when he was told to clean the vomit. One star for this place that shouldn't really exist. Bad decor, bad service, and bad food. Will definitely never return here again. Maybe my expectations are too high? read more

Man this place is grimy as hell! Everything is old and dirty including the guys that work here. No care in the world for food safety and the guys are pretty rough. Been here a few times with average experiences but the last time was my last time. Ordered 2 foot long kababs one was full of fat (solidified hard pieces). Took it to the guy up front who refused to give me a refund. The guy in the back was preparing some kababs, picked up the piece of chewed beef fat off my plate and claimed that's how it was. He then proceeded to continue preparing the kababs. No gloves, no washing his hands. Disgusting!! We both knew that's not what it's supposed to be like. Definitely not returning to this dump. The city should shut them down for how dirty they are. read more

I have been going to this place since I was small, almost 20 years now and I have to say they don't disappoint. We always order the naan kababs with chicken biryani. The food is always fresh and service is great. The kabobs are mouth watering, have the right amount of flavour and are well cooked. I will continue to visit this place for many years to come! read more

I walked in to this restaurant and saw a customer who already ordered something, walking away saying it was getting late for him and he doesn't need whatever he ordered. I ordered a veg Biryani and they asked me to pick it up in 15 mins and Later when we went and asked about it after 20 minutes the guy at the counter asks us to pay for it again. When I showed him the receipt he was very rude and snapped at me saying I should realize he was too busy taking orders to cook. The worst part was he did not accept that he forgot the order neither was he sorry. read more

Real tasty Indian food. Chicken Biryani hydrebadi style. Spices are marinated in the chicken, and you can feel it in your finger, Real Indian style. LOL. the best price in the India Bazar. It gets busy sometime, though place your order in advance. Enjoy the real INDIAN food. read more

Really tasty authentic Indian food... we order for delivery once every couple of months whenever we need a good curry 'fix' :) Delicious fresh ingredients, generous portions, and very reasonably priced, especially the 'dinner for two'. My fave is actually the Aloo Gobi, although the naan and curry chicken are really nice too. Hubby's fave is the Lamb Biryani. They get busy sometimes though, so I always ask before I place an order just in case, how they're doing! (I think they must have big parties or something once in a while and won't deliver, rarely though I suppose...) read more

The biryani here is the authentic Hyderabadi Biryani which is world famous and acclaimed via National Geographic. The South Indian spices and the lip smacking Basmathi Rice is ever delicious. My sister introduced the place to me and I am absolutely in love with it. Cheers to the Chef. read more

Great Naans! Biryani and chicken tikka also great. Took it to go.....was pleased :-)

They are AMAZING! I recently put in an order for 20 people and they had everything ready before my time for pick up and they helped me load the car. More importantly, though, the food was AMAZING. EVERYONE enjoyed it the food. read more

Excellent food. I love the foot long kabab and always go there for it and chicken tikka with naan. Naan is fresh and tasty u cant stop eating. read more

Chandni Chowk Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This place has authentic kaachi gohst ki biryani, and it's absolutely divine! I've searched high and low for a place that serves this, and I'm so glad I found CC. In case you're wondering what it is, it's when the raw marinated meat is cooked over a slow flame with half-cooked rice. They're chicken biryani and bihari kababs are also great. I would highly recommend this place for anyone wishing to sample a taste of Hyderabad's royal cuisine- just make sure you call ahead and order for pickup to avoid long wait times. read more

I have been there twice for takeout and he food is simply outstanding! I have tried their chicken biryani, butter naan, reshmi kabab and chicken tikka masala but the chicken biryani is by far the best I have ever had. read more

Tried this place for the first time when they were set up outside during a festival. The chicken tikka is amazing!!! Saw them cook it right in front of us and went back the next week for more. Everything was delicious- defiantly a place to hit up in the bazaar. Good prices too! read more

Chandni Chowk are definitely no frills, but their food is really very good and at a great price. Recommend - especially the Keema and Chicken Tikka. The naan bread is also soft and fresh. Good, accurate and timely service. read more

If you are looking for a restaurant that has great decor and table service this place is not it. However if you want fresh kebab and fresh nahn made in a tandoor for $5, this is the place. The kebab and nahn are made fresh, which takes time, but it makes for a tasty, cheap meal. read more