We went for an impromptu late night dinner, and we had a great time. The place is really cozy and great atmosphere for romantic dinners as well as family outings. We tried the Amritsari paneer tikka - it's to die for! I really loved the marination on it wanted the flavour ( one of the best I have had in Canada). Also tried the Kadai Paneer( I could however handle more spice though). Their garlic Naan is amazing too. Overall, really loved the food( specifically the green chutney). The staff is really nice, loved the quick service. The place is little on the pricier side but great for special occasions! read more

Milanu's Tandoori Grill - Seating Area - Indian Near Me - Pickering, Ontario

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I was in the mood to try a new restaurant (well, new to me) and Pickering is full of excellent international cuisine. I happened to spot this place a couple of weeks ago when driving by. I'm not sure how long they've been there or why I hadn't noticed them before but I'm always up for a good curry so we popped in for dinner. The menu is quite extensive and it took us a while to look over everything. Since this was our first time here, we opted for dishes we were familiar with so we could benchmark them against our favourite Indian restaurant. Our selection consisted of Aloo Gobi Masala, Tandoori Butter Chicken, Malai Lamb Curry, Super Naan, Masala Raita and Basmati Rice. Everything looked and smelled amazing so we were excited to tuck in. First, I have to say, this Aloo Gobi has set the bar higher and is now the benchmark by which all future Aloo Gobi dishes will be compared against. The curry dishes were also amazing. In fairness, ordering butter chicken was safe, but we also wanted to have something we hadn't tried before. You can never go wrong with lamb and the description of the Malai Lamb Curry sounded irresistible... it left me gobsmacked. Are you kidding me? This dish is packed with flavour and the lamb was cooked to perfection. We actually considered packing up the rest of the sauce to bring home. Honestly, it's that good. Definitely a MUST! Absolutely everything from start to finish was delicious. The owner/chef (?) came out for a chat and to regale us with descriptions of other dishes to try next time... and believe me, there will definitely be a next time! Have I just found my new favourite Indian restaurant? I think I might have. read more

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Stopped in for chole bhature. One of my favourite in the city. Chana were well cooked and really delicious. Bhature are always oily but these seemed less oily than other places. Very tasty. read more

We somewhat last minute made a reso (a couple hours prior for 15 people) and were received with a very warm welcome. I'm from BC travelling with a group, selected here purely off of reviews. Do not miss here! Every dish was absolutely amazing, we had several people new to Indian cuisine who loved everything they tried. We ordered a bunch of dishes to share and it was all amazing. I can't recommend this place enough! read more

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16.99 for butter chicken. It was tasty but not a lot of pieces of chicken in it. A little overpriced given that there are a lot of competitors in the area. Punjabi restaurant but they say all the meat is halal from Amir n Sargeant Farms. We had the fish curry, chicken tikka biryani, malai curry, masala fries, garlic naan and butter chicken. They were all good but not very spicy. Very mild. read more

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Four years after my first review, Milanu's is still preparing delicious, savoury, spicy food for their clientele, which appear to be mostly take-out customers. There are a few tables in the restaurant to accommodate those who want to eat in, but it is very much a take-out vibe. I ordered, of course, take out and it was ready, hot and fresh for exactly the time that I had requested. The naan and Paratha, both baked in the tandoor, were clearly fresh off the fire, as were the tandoori shrimp and tandoori mushrooms. I would recommend their tandoori grill items without reservation: the smoky flavour of the tandoor really shines, lending that savory smokiness to all the tandoor dishes, even the breads. The tandoori shrimp were huge and juicy. The tandoori mushrooms are something that I have not encountered before, and they were plump, big, juicy, spicy and smoky. A very complex and very pleasant flavour profile! The Tandoori Butter Chicken also featured that signature smokiness, but in a mild cream sauce. It contrasted with the spicy shrimp and mushrooms. The tandoori chicken saved the meal for my daughter, who is quite spice averse. I had requested mildly spiced food, and I found the mushrooms and shrimps to have a distinct spiciness, which I enjoyed but my spice-shy daughter found overpoweringly hot. For me, all the spicing was excellent. It was fragrant, brought on some heat, but was not so hot as to be overwhelming. The staff at this little family restaurant is friendly and helpful, and will cheerfully guide your selection of food if you ask for their help. They have a rich selection of vegan and vegetarian dishes, which I will explore more fully in future orders. For well-spiced, smokey, flavorful Indian food, look no further than Milanu's! Parking is generally plentiful, making for a relatively hasstle-free take out experience. I keep forgetting to do this, but if you pay in cash, you get a 10 percent discount. read more

I have tried this place couple of times - once for just my Tikki chaat cravings and other times for proper dinner. After my bunch of trials, I highly recommend their Tikki Chaat - so so good that it will give Indian street food vendors run for money. However, I didn't like their dinner preparation or Chholle Bhature. Mediocre at best. read more

I recently discovered this new restaurant while driving by and I just had to check it out. I love Indian food! It's a tiny little spot, with seating for only 10 diners at 3 tables. Most of their business is takeout. I chose to dine in for a late lunch and all of their customers during that time were takeout. With several yummy choices, I settled on the Tandoori Butter Chicken with rice and a samosa. A drink was included. The meal, served in a round plastic takeout container, minus the lid, had rice completely smothered in a delicious butter chicken sauce but only a few pieces of boneless chicken. Although I would have preferred more meat, It was rich in flavour and tasted really good! The samosa was also very good. I'll have to come back to try more of heir offerings. read more

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A great spot for Indian food in Pickering! I believe it's a relatively new addition to the Whites Road Shopping Centre. You're able to order online through their own website which is a great alternative to going through an app. They specialize in tandoori dishes which are grilled items in a clay oven. They have a lot of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options for each area of their menu from wraps, BBQ, and curry dishes. There's a lot of delicious sounding side dishes from butter paneer poutine to chicken 65. We were happy enough to find out that they actually do everything really well! The butter chicken was so creamy and flavourful. The sauce was soaked up with their huge, fluffy, and tasty garlic naan. The chunks of chicken were incredibly tender as well. We also had two dishes from the grill - the tandoori chicken tikka and the malai chicken tikka. Both came with a green sauce that seemed like it had a hint of mint and soothed a bit after the spice. The former was only mildly spicy but still left a bit of a kick on the tongue. They were also accompanied by green salads with hidden cucumbers underneath them that helped with any spiciness. This chicken was also amazingly moist and flavourful even without the sauce. The meal here was really a hit and we were all stuffed after a dish per person order. Will be back for sure! read more

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We ordered the tandoori chicken tikka for $11.49 and the butter chicken for $16 for 2 people. The tandoori chicken tikka was 5 pieces. The butter chicken was 6 pieces. You can see in the photo the portions of meat are disappointing. I would rank flavour 5/5 value 3/5. I felt it was pricey for what you got. I won't likely order again ala carte menu. However their lunch specials are tasty and good value. read more

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A bit disappointed actually. The samosas were pretty burnt! Mistakes do happen sometimes - the oil may have been too hot- but what was more disappointing is that the samosas passed inspection and got packaged and given to me. Or worse, they were not inspected before they left the kitchen. Now this was a really cheap dish (less than $10 for 6 samosas), but disappointing nevertheless. Hopefully this is not happening with other dishes. I am still tempted to try out other dishes, but the temptation has weakened considerably. I try out and review eateries pretty frequently on Yelp but not too often on Google. Taste-wise, the outer crust tasted burnt, and the filing was not as hot as I would have expected. It seemed to me like it was taken out frozen or from the fridge and put into oil that was too hot - the outside got burnt and the inside did not warm up. The filling tasted ok, traditional North Indian samosa taste. If you're thinking of trying out this place I would advise a bit of caution. I would definitely not expect this as a first time customer... read more

Milanu's Tandoori Grill - Burnt Samosas :-( - Indian Near Me - Pickering, Ontario

Folks, I highly recommend this place for people who want to get a taste of real Indian Delhi style food in GTA. The food is so tasty with the right amount of spices and heat. I am writing this review after trying out Take-Out twice and Patio Dine-In once and can vouch that food has been consistently excellent. I have tried their Chola Kabab, Fish Tikka, Keema Naan, Aloo Kulcha, Chole Bhature, Tandoori Chicken & Baigan Bhartha and each and every of these dishes has been one of the best or even the best I have had so far. The owner of this place is a foodie and understands what customers want a very nice person to talk. I wish he gets to convert it into a proper dine in place as well. read more

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Food is generally good. This time the tandoori was way too burnt. Must have been an off day. The green chicken is a must try read more

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Food is phenomenal and the best service i've ever had! Nicest people in the world, such a welcoming environment. You will never leave dissatisfied. read more

Ordered Cholle Bhature and Samosa for lunch yesterday. I was impressed, it really did taste like Delhi's cholle bhature. Everyone in the family loved it. They did a good job in not just the taste and quality but also packaginig. Truly impressed, keep up the good work guys!! You have definitely made one customer for life. read more

Milanus is the best Indian in Durham region by far. It's right at Highway 2 & Whites Road just off the highway in Pickering. The owner is super knowledgeable and has clear passion about his craft. The food is delicious, fairly priced and very consistent. My girlfriend & I go there regularly and they have been so good and so nice to us when we come. Great customer service and great overall experiences. Thank you!!! Will def be back. read more

Milanu's Tandoori Grill - Chicken Vindaloo Tandoori Butter Chicken Mint Chicken Tikka Garlic Naan Samosas Rice - Indian Near Me - Pickering, Ontario

The food is always delicious from this place, and I am never left unsatisfied. As a note - they let people know they don't serve 'fast' food, as they have an authentic tandoor in house. The wait is well worth it. read more

As promised in an earlier review I ordered take out last night. Two weeks ago I ordered from SkipTheDishes but found it to be extremely expensive using them. This time it was very affordable ordering directly from the restaurant and picking it up. The food was still very tasty and hot when we got home. The staff are very friendly and helped out in making the dinner choices over the phone. Unfortunately their website doesn't have many pictures and I'm unfamiliar with the different dishes. Overall, this meal was a hit. I ordered medium spicy and it was on the hot side but not overpowering hot. Recommend you try this restaurant and support this small business during Covid19. Enjoy. read more

I've heard a lot about this place and couldn't wait to try it. My family of 4 drove all the way from Vaughan to try the food and it did not disappoint! We ordered Gosht Karahi, butter chicken, chicken Karahi, Rara gosht and 4 naans (2 butter, 1 bullet which is spicy and 1 garlic). Everything was flavorful and clean. It seemed as though he used fresh ingredients and did not use as much oil as restaurants usually do. I was truly satisfied and would definitely be coming back. The owner is super friendly and made the Milieu of the restaurant very comforting. 5/5 stars, this is one spot I will recommend over and over. read more

Great food. Amazing taste. Orders are always correct. The flavours are next level. You will love it

Incredibly flavourful food, squeaky clean restaurant/kitchen area, impeccable hospitality & service from the hosts. The must order menu items include: - Chicken Sheekh Kabab - Sholay Chicken Tikka - Tandoori Mushrooms - Chicken 65 - Chicken Pulao - Tandoori Butter Chicken curry I am so glad that this wonderful restaurant has now opened increasing the choices for great Indian food in Pickering read more

Waited over an hour, called and got story about being busy. Patronizing tone and conflicting stories from two guys on the phone. Told to wait another 30 minutes, (we are 4 minutes from them). refused refund..... dinner ruined. Tandoori Grill = Pooping experience read more

Their food is great, fresh and priced reasonably - everyone knows that. But their new menu items!!! I had their Randbirangi milkshake and it was out of this world, It is as nice as it looks in the pictures, priced very reasonably, and so refreshing on a hot day! You've got to try it out! read more

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The staff at this location are friendly, attentive and always provide great customer service ! I ordered the tandoori butter chicken - delicious, fresh and the meat was not dry, will order again. Also ordered the chicken tikka masala, very flavourful (if you're not used to spicy foods this may be a bit spicy for you). The star of this restaurant is their naan, the garlic naan is fresh and a must try if you're ever in the Whites and Kingston rd area ! read more

Awesome new Indian BBQ grill in Pickering!! Lamb chops , malai Tikka and samosa chaat are out of this world! In the main course we ordered Butter Chicken and Dal Makhani which were delightful as well. To top it all , their Naan's are authentic Indian tandoori naans - all in all their food is as authentic as it gets!! Owner is also very welcoming ! A lovely place for takeout for sure! read more

Fresh food and great tasting as well. Had them cater to one of events and food was a hit. Quantity was good as well.

Had worst experience at MTG. We reserved the spot for a big group and when we reached there and started ordering they told us they don't have enough food for us. Never coming back. read more

We were very happy with the food we got - Malai Chicken Tikka, Butter Chicken an Naans. As they prepare almost everything fresh, I would recommend to order ahead, especially on Fridays, to avoid waiting for pick up. Would certainly recommend. read more

Great Indian Food. Amazing Fish Tikka, Sheekh Kababs ,Tangri Kababs Barrah Kababs. Must try it out.

Updating my review again. This place has delicious food. I realized that I was unfairly punishing them for their estimated times. Yes they are usually behind, but the taste more than makes up for it. read more

Little spot at Kingston and Whites in Pickering that you may miss. Don't miss it! Worth searching for. Had the Chicken 65, Dal, garlic Naan, and a daily special. Chef/owner is so passionate and explains any dish you want. read more

We tried this place for the first time this weekend, and EVERYTHING was amazingly delicious! Butter Paneer, Lamb Curry, Lamb Chops, Super Naan, and Mango Lassi. All the food was tasty and very fresh. Big portions, with leftovers, so worth the price. This is definitely going to be our new "go to" takeout for Indian food. We're ordering again today. read more

Butter chicken has no flavour. The naan was charred at the bottom and completely tasted burned. Will not be back

the very best and most delicious indian food i've ever had. also like the wide open kitchen. any and all other indian restaurants either have their kitchen behind closed doors and if there's a window in said door it too will be covered over. are they trying to hide something? read more