Massive menu that it was a bit hard to go through and decide what I even wanted!…read more Came on a weeknight evening and surprisingly only had 3 other tables in the restaurant. There was only one server at the time when I went in. Food was good and portions were huge, great for sharing. I got: Chicken biryani (serves 2) 4/5 - This was in massive portions with a mountain of rice and full chicken legs hidden throughout. It was topped with an egg sliced in half, some sauced chicken breast pieces and raw onion. I thought that there wasn't enough raw onion for the ratio of the rice. Also came with a yogurt sauce to help with the spice. Overall, very flavourful, delicious and great for sharing. Butter chicken with garlic naan 5/5 - Thought this was delicious, creamy, tomatoey, and had the perfect amount of spice. Garlic naan was already crispy and paired well with the butter chicken. I devoured this one and wanted more. Overall, a solid place for dinner or lunch. Portions are huge, especially if it's the biryani. Be prepared to pack your food to go since portions are large.

Charminar is more like 5-minar. When I first arrived, I didn't have high expectations because of…read moreits appearance, but as they say, don't judge a book by its cover. I took my seat and ordered some food. Here's what we had: - Tandoori - 7/10: The taste was fine, but I deducted 3 points because it seemed like the tandoori was fried. - Mutton Roast - 10/10: The mutton was soft and incredibly flavorful. - Hyderabadi Chicken - 10/10: Spicy and flavorful, it was delicious. The spice level is intense, but enjoyable. - Amravati Chicken - 10/10: My first time trying this dish, and it was great. It was slightly sweeter than the Hyderabadi Chicken. - Malai Kofta - 10/10: Paired with naan, this was my favorite. Highly recommended for vegetarians. To end our delicious dinner, we had: - Mango Blast - 10/10 - Rasmalai - 10/10 I've already pinned this place to come back soon. Shoutout to Savni, our server, who was great!

Mt. Everest Restaurant, specializes in Indian and Nepalese cuisine for a Taste of Himalayas serving…read morea devoted clientele, including vegetarians and vegans, since 2004. It is located on Eglinton Avenue East in Leaside and was a good spot to have a late night dinner. The quiet atmosphere was very tranquil and pleasant, as was the attentive service by our waiter named Chris who greeted us with menus and took our drink orders. Within a very reasonable amount of time the Chicken Momos arrived at our table still steaming hot. Talk about quality and freshness! After which the remainder of our delightful dinner of arrived. Baigan Bharta, Chicken Makhani (Butter Chicken), Steamed Basmati Rice and delicious Naan! It was so delicious that we wished we had ordered another batch of their fluffy and delicious Naan to accompany our dinner leftovers.

Husband loves the spicy chicken momos. Good Indian-Himalayan…read morefood! I like butter paneer with naan!

The lamb vindaloo roti remains an all-time classic since the old days when it was called…read moreGhandi's!!! I try to pop in whenever I'm hungry and in the area and they never disappoint. I suggest starting light with the spice level unless you're a certified pepper sauce veteran. My peers rave about their butter chicken roti but I've only ever had the vindaloo so it's the only thing I can recommend. Would easily go back and reco to others

Imagine tasting the butter chicken and immediately thinking "dear god, I hop i dont get sick from…read morethis!". I've had butter chicken and it should not taste this bland and weak. I heard the microwave being operated so I think they just reheat precooked foods. Would not recommend. The entire time i was there no one else came in or ordered for pick up. First and last time I plan on visiting this place.

I went there for Indian food and wasn't disappointed. They have a ton of variety including…read moresandwiches, combos, sweets and snacks. I tried the schezwan Momos, vegetable grilled sandwich, Pav Bhaji combo, Pani Poori and falooda coolers. The restaurant has Indian mood set with pictures of famous Indian actors. The sandwich is double decker and fully loaded with potato & veggies so yum. The momos have cabbage filling and really spicy - you might want a soft drink to soften the flavour. The Pav Bhaji combo came with 2 pavs, Bhaji, Tawa Pulao, sweet yogurt with a side of raw onion. I loved the buttery Bhaji, tawa pulao - although I would prefer it with salty yogurt or raita. Pani poori could be better - specially water flavours can be improved. I liked the faalooda but all of them had rose essence which made it little too sweet. Overall I really loved the variety they offered that too at an affordable price. A must visit place for Indian food. The staff is really friendly and welcoming. The service is really quick.

My friend and I stopped into this location for some budget friendly eats. We tried…read more Tandoori Momo's Chole Kulcha Noodle Burger Cheese Chili Toast The majority of the menu is Under $10 which is phenomenal. I loved the Chole as it had some spice to it . The Chili Cheese Toast was also superb. (Reminded me of pizza toast or a pizza grilled cheese) My friend enjoyed her Momo's.

First time trying this Indian and Hakka style food bistro…read more The lentil soup starter and chicken samosas were very good and flavorful. In fact, the server was so kind to divide the soup in half so we each had a very good size of soup to have. The dipping sauces were good for the samosa and we preferred the green one more. The large steamed rice was $5 and was very plentiful for rice eaters. The Garlic and chili naan bread seemed to missing chili but was still very good. The chicken tikka was very generous of chicken pieces, some veggies and the sauce was the right amount and was thick. It had a medium spice level even though we asked for it to be spicy. The famous butter chicken was very rich and creamy and filled with the goodness of ghee. Gravy was plentiful and again asked for spicy but it was mild. Only wish there was a little bit of some music or some kind of atmosphere. It was extremely quiet and could hear the other diners eating their food very easily. There are 5 tables in the small but clean dining space area Overall a very good restaurant and our server was very fast, efficiently and attentive. Would recommend.

I mentioned I was vegan and as vegan, I appreciate lots of vegetables. As you see in this photo,…read morethere are no vegetables. 8 slivers of cabbage and green onions do not constitute vegetables. It should be called JUST NOODLES. No vegetables. Very expensive for just noodles. Disappointed! 1 star for staff service because they wouldn't allow no stars.

Have not been to Lageez in a long time and was really glad I did. Ordered a dinner for the team for…read moretakeout. A selection of dishes - Lamb chops , chicken sampler, paneer tikka ,chicken seekh kebabs for appetizers. Mains were - butter chicken, goat curry , palak paneer, malai kofta, dal makhani as well as garlic naans, tandoori rotis , lachha parathas . I was pleasantly surprised when I noticed that Sachin had added a few butter naans as extras since he felt we had not ordered enough breads !! Each dish was well prepared, delicious and flavourful. All appetizers were on point with flavour and bbq'd perfectly . All breads were also well baked .

We visited this quaint restaurant to check out their butter chicken as I had read that Lageez…read moreserves up one of the best butter chickens in town. My picky child has recently started loving butter chicken, so she was also very excited to try out a new spot. We were able to make a reservation for a Saturday dinner. The small dining room was almost at full capacity, but the servers seated us quickly and took our order. We ordered various items to try, and although good, the butter chicken was not one of the best I've had. We enjoyed most of our meal with the exception of the mango salad. Will we return to eat here again? The verdict is still out.

Biryaniwalla Downtown is a busy Indian restaurant in Toronto's Koreatown. It serves a wide range of…read moreHyderabadi‑style biryanis, from chicken and mutton to egg, prawn, and vegetarian options. The place stays open very late, often until 1AM or even 5:30AM, making it a popular stop for late‑night meals. The space is casual and cozy, with quick service and a menu built around bold spices and rich flavours. S the name implies, the biryani is the star here, offering great taste, aroma, portion sizes, and variety, including spicy regional styles and special trays for groups. Alongside biryani, they offer starters like dynamite gobi, curries, and desserts such as gulab jamun. It's a simple, no‑frills spot where the focus is on flavour, value, and feeding serious biryani cravings.

Cooking a biryani is an art and there are extremely few places who get it right…read more A good Biryani speaks to your soul and transcends you to heaven. Unfortunately, lots of places in Toronto who make promises of serving biryani teleport you to hell. My friends and family are lifelong fans of biryani. Of all the places Biryaniwalla is highly recommended and I have usually had it at get-togethers. This time though I decided to visit the place and order a take out personally. Located a few meters away from Bathurst station , the restaurant stands amongst other Asian eataries. Upon entering, we were greeted warmly by Ankita at the reception. We asked her for recommendations and she patiently explained us the options and advised 2 biryanis based on our spice tolerance and preferences. Taking her advice, we ordered: - Chicken Kaju Ghee Roast Bucket with double Masala for $43 ($39.99 for Biryani and Double masala pay $2.99 extra). - Palnadu Chicken Biryani ( $18.99) Ambience wise, the place is pretty chill with neatly lined tables for family and the huge Biryaniwalla Logo adorning the big wall. There was also a spin the wheel game, which you can play if you place a google review. While we waited for our order, the shop was quite busy with mobile food delivery orders. After about 10 minutes, we got our order and took it home. Chicken Kaju Ghee Roast Bucket: This is possibly their bestselling biryani. And I have to confess, I have tried it before and I absolutely love it. It is a delicious biryani , with nice moist chicken pieces, cashews and which is not too overpowering with spices. We ordered double masala because my better half likes it that way. The quantity for bucket was huge and can easily satify 3-4 people. Chicken Palnadu Biryani: Compared to Kaju Ghee Roast, this one is more tangy and a bit on the spicier side. It is a slight Achari taste and it was surprisingly delicious. Also, you get Salan (spicy-tangy gravy) and Raita (yoghurt mixture) with the biryanis, and they go quite well with the biryani. However, i somehow still felt the biryanis lack that authentic taste of biryani that you get in India and Pakistan. Real authentic biryanis have the inherent smoky flavor which comes from coal which is used to cook biryani and to give Biryani the dum ( pots are sealed and cooked over slow heat with coal - at bottom and at top.) Also missed that Birista that usually accompany Biryani layers. That being said, these are quite good biryanis. To foodies: Possibly the best biryani restaurant is toronto, that gets it as close to the authentic taste. The biryanis are delicious and they have lot of other options including seafood biryani. The quantities are huge and you and your loved ones will truly enjoy To management: Great biryanis. Great service by Ankita. Would love if you guys can sprinkle some birista ( fried onions) at the top layer or provide it on the side. Also it would be great if you can provide some incentive for customers who order directly from store. I knew you once had 10%.off , which when I asked was told it's still on but you need the offer card. I was a bit let down by that because at the end, it's just a formality. Also spin the wheel if you place a google review is a cheap tactic to get reviews. Just do it as a fun activity guys. Creates goodwill. As a brand strategist , I always recommend customer experience over a few dollars Overall this is a great place for biryanis. I definitely recommend it. Rating: 8.6/10 Signing off, Rahul V.S aka CanIndian Foodie

Saffron Mahal is a wonderfully cozy family owned and operated restaurant that did not disappoint…read more We had a delicious meal and enjoyed every bite. Masala papad, dahi puri, samosa chana, lamb vindaloo, chicken tikka, biryani, garlic cheese naan- everything was phenomenal. We cannot recommend this spot enough and we can't wait to return on our next trip to Toronto! ** Important to make reservations when you can (especially for a group of 6 like we had) to avoid a long wait. The pace of the meal is perfect because you can feel the intention they put behind their food- but if you're starving it will feel too slow!

Everything is delicious! Don't go alone!…read more Each order is around 18.00, with naan and rice ranging from 3 to 7 dollars. One naan and one curry will feed two people. But, you can't resist the Momo's, so grab them and accept that you'll need to take a lot home with you. Medium spice is very reasonable, so don't worry about ordering that. Just worry about how you're going to fit all that food into you. The mixed pickles are a great contrast and break up the flavors. And, should you be wondering if the carrot pudding is any good, let me assure you that it is. If you're craving Indian food, the menu is very extensive. But, seriously, don't go alone.