I was excited to finally order from Butt Karahi restaurant, as both the Pickering and Mississauga…read morelocation have earned many favorable reviews. We ordered Special Mutton Karahi, Khoye Wali Channy, Veal Pullao, butter naan and garlic naan, as well as some mint chutney. 35 minutes later, I was picking up my food! The friendly hostesses assured me that it was ready, and I was really pleased to see how welcoming and spacious the restaurant was, with a covered, outdoor eating area as well. I filed this away for a future visit. My husband and I enjoyed all the dishes! The lamb karahi, which we ordered at a medium spicy level, packed an initially subtle, but gradually building heat. Medium was the right level for us, as we could still enjoy the very flavorful karahi without being overwhelmed by spice. The lamb was very tender and beautifully complimented by the savory karahi sauce. This was my first time trying Khoye Wali Channy, and the menu describes it as "a taste of Lahore's rich culinary heritage." Sure enough, when I tried to look up recipes for it, they were all in Urdu!! Anyway, the praise is certainly warranted: it is a fragrant and flavorful, with a mild heat. The flavourful preparation mitigated the basic bland, starchy flavor of chickpeas, resulting in a crave-worthy and filling chickpea dish. The veal pulao was delicious, with expertly prepared, aromatic rice and beautifully tender veal. Both my husband and I are eager to try some of the other menu choices. I would like to try the Makhmali Chicken Karahi, and also to eat in the restaurant itself. Amidst some stiff competition, with many excellent Pakistani restaurants in Pickering, Butt Karahi really shines.

On my quest to try new restaurants this year, Butt Karahi was definitely on my list…read more The restaurant itself is really nice inside with a variety of seating options. Regular tables, comfy casual chairs or hightop benches in little alcoves. There are TV's everywhere so I imagine this place is quite active during game nights and other events. We came early evening during Ramadan so I'm sure it was the calm before the storm (so-to-speak). We were greeted at the door and offered anywhere we wanted to sit in the restaurant. They don't have paper menus so you'll have to either scan a QR code or go to their website to look at the menu. Our server walked us through some of the dishes and explained how some of the dishes were presented. We opted for the rice dish, Yakhni Pulao and garlic naan with butter. The dish was big enough to share between two to three people and I would have only needed to order one naan as they're quite large. The veal was so tender and delicious and the rice was extremely flavourful. The dish over all had the slightest amount of heat. Nothing overwhelming, just a nice slight warmth. If you don't like spice, I'm sure it's something they could leave out. The naan was incredibly delicious and I would definitely order the garlic one again. I was really impressed with restaurant. From the staff to the layout to the food, everything was excellent and I left (before the rush that was sure to come after sundown), with a very happy belly! I will definitely be back.

Food Time is a highly popular, 100% Halal restaurant in Pickering known for serving authentic,…read moreflavorful Pakistani and Indian cuisine at great value, especially with their generous family combos. ​Key Takeaways: ​Must-Try Dishes: Chicken Karahi, Biryanis (Chicken/Veal), Butter Chicken, and the weekend Halwa Puri. ​Pros: Generous portions, reasonable prices, friendly staff, and highly recommended for catering. ​A Note: The quality is generally better when dining in, as some take-out orders have reported minor inconsistencies. Expect crowds during peak weekend times.

Decent. Had the fish biryani (lasted 3 days!) and veggie pakora. Too soft by the time I got home so…read morethrew out most of it. Biryani was pretty decent and huge portion but I'm not a huge fan of basa / tilapia. Would have preferred a better fish even if I pay more. Next time I'll try the curries and see how it is.

Tldr; Best bang for your buck, good portions, Halal…read more We first tried Mana Salwa during the pandemic, wanting to try something new and support local, and it stuck as something to enjoy regularly. My favourite is the Platter for 2, it comes with a full leg (cut into 2 pcs), 4 boneless pieces, 2 kebab, salad, rice, 2 naan, and drinks. It's priced really affordable for the large portion, and I get this every time. We've also tried on different occasions: butter chicken, chicken biryani, palaak paneer, and gulab jamun. The butter chicken is sweet and flavourful, even my toddler enjoys dipping the naan in it.

I enjoy their dahi balay (baray). I had their chicken tikka…read moremasala (dry dish, not a curry). The chicken was plentiful compared to a curry which has very few places at indian/pak restaurants. I can recommend both these dishes. I had the garlic naan and it was stiff and difficult to chew and swallow. Almost as if it has been reheated. They need to work in the recipe. The mutton biryani had a funny taste, almost like it had too much tamarind or something or lemongrass.... idk. The portion is big tho. The samosas are adequate. Small. Anyways I defo recomm this place for the chicken tikka masala and dahi baray.

There seems to be a recent influx of Pakistani restaurants in Durham, particularly in Ajax and…read morePickering (that I have noticed). Lucky me! I love this cuisine, with its rich flavours so I just had to try this new place. I ordered the Butter Chicken and Chicken Dum Biryani, two fairly basic dishes but I enjoy them and use them to "judge" this cuisine. The butter chicken was flavourful but I found the chicken itself a bit on the dry side. I forgot to order naan to go with it. Darn! The chicken dum biryani wasn't bad, not fantastic but not bad. It was definitely enough for two people and had three pieces of chicken buried in the fluffy rice. I was surprised at how many people (more than half filled) they had in the dining room as I ordered for takeout but I got through fairly quickly. The service was friendly and efficient. Prices were reasonable and kinda in the middle, compared to similar restaurants in the area. I'll be back to try more of their food. Rating: 3.5/5.0

I frequently visit this moderately decorated restaurant in Pickering that deserves a special credit…read morefor it's excellent food. Cleanliness and presentation, whether it is dine-in or take-out is very impressive. My recent experience with the resolution of payment dispute, where a third party was involved, was extremely pleasant. They listened very patiently to my complaint and offered an immediate and acceptable resolution. Both staff and Manager are extremely friendly and approachable. So, 4 1/2 stars for ambience and 5 stars each for food and service quality. Najam Ahmed

Best Kebab rolls in GTA. Specially the Bihari kabab roll but unfortunately that is available only…read morein weekends

This place is heavenly for someone who want to have good rolls . Rolls are kind of an Indian and…read morePakistani cuisine where they stuff the flat breads with different kinds of meat or vegetables. Since i am a vegetarian, I tried their paneer tikka roll and oh boy that was amazing. This is a kind of a famous place so it is always busy . Do checkout if you love Indian food . They followed all the safety rules and regulations and is open for take out .

A pleasant find! It's one of the more authentic Pakistani spots in town IMHO - like a nicer version…read moreof Lahore Tikka House. The food is certainly one of the best I've had, but the price tag is also higher than other Pakistani restaurants I've visited. The KBoys chicken Karahi is just an explosion of flavours, especially if you like your food spicy and hot. It's somehow well-balanced and nuanced and that's impressive given how flavourful it is. I didn't like the Namak Mandi Goat as much, so I'd try a different goat dish next time. We also ordered two of the paneer's (can't remember which ones), which were pretty good, but pale in comparison to the fresh naan's that's served on a rack - delicioso! Lastly, the masala chai is one of the best I've had (may not mean much as a chai newbie lol). I found it to be perfectly balanced in flavour and aroma. The restaurant has an interesting decor that's appropriate for some parties (birthday, graduation), and the overall ambiance and service were both pleasant. Our party had a great time! Looking forward to trying out their other locations in the GTA.

Food quality and vibes are great, but the price is way too high for what it is! Why is everything…read moreso expensive?! I wont be going back just because of that.