Love this place. Been going here since they opened and they never disappoint. It's our local go to and highly recommend. Weekends are busy so reserve early. read more

The best Indian delivery we've ordered in Toronto by far. Food came piping hot and each dish was delicious. The Butter Chicken sauce actually had tomato flavour for once and the Aloo Gobi was so nice to have grill marks and flavour in the cauliflower. read more

The Copper Chimney - Butter Chicken, Naan, Rice, Lamb Pasanda, Aloo Gobi, Mango Chutney, Prawn Coconut Curry - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Excellent service, ambiance and food. Every single dish was served piping hot and was totally delicious! Everything was perfect! read more

This is a review for delivery Fried appetizers like the mixed vegetable pakora ($5.50) are terrible for delivery. Pakoras I've had in the past have been fluffy fritters studded with shredded vegetables, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Copper Chimney's are dry like food court falafel that have been left on the warmer all day. It's such a shame, as I can see the large pieces of onions and carrots in the batter. It's just so overdone (or perhaps fried during lunch and merely re-heated for dinner) that I had to wash it down with a drink. Another overcooked dish was the lucknowi reshmi kebab ($14). Maybe tandoori is something that must be eaten at the restaurant, as Pataki's review mentioned it being moist and delicious. What arrived at our house was covered in a tasty spice mixture (like a slightly spicy saffron), but so dry that it's like eating cubes of chicken breast that has been reheated in a microwave and then cooled down again. Another gulp of drink to get this down. The best part of the dish was the creamed coriander and mint chutney dipping sauce. It's such a great refreshing bright yoghurt sauce that I tried it with everything in the meal. If you don't get the kebab, it's even worth ordering the condiment solely to put on other items. Finally, the meal improved when I turned my attention to the saag paneer ($12), the spinach and onion puree so fresh and vibrant tasting, unlike so many other places where it's rendered to a dark mush. Large cubes of soft Indian cheese are mixed throughout, these were thankfully left neutral and remained moist. The saag goes wonderfully with basmati rice ($4) or garlic naan ($3.50), both sides arrive in huge portions (the naan two times larger than ones found in other restaurants). I just wished we ordered more curries to go with the grains. Instead, I had to try their shrimp biryani ($17) and wasn't disappointed. Despite it looking like another order of basmati when we opened the lid, get through the first layer and you're greeted with a lovely fragrant rice that's filled with flavours and a kick of heat that had me reaching for the raita. Here the shrimp were cooked nicely, still plump and tender despite trying this dish last. read more

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My friend and I met here for a very late lunch. She got there around 2 pm and the server (manager?) came to prod me to order since the kitchen was closing at 2:15 pm. We both ordered the butter chicken and it came out quick with the naan following soon after.The butter chicken and naan were good as I expected so no complaints there. The doors were open on this particularly hot and humid day so after a while I was starting to feel the effects of no AC -_-'. I was very lucky to find a parking spot right outside the restaurant on the street at $3/hr. There are very few of those spots. My friend parked around the corner on a side street. read more

The Copper Chimney - Butter chicken - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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We were looking for another Indian restaurant for take out that was close to us. So we decided to try this place even though it has an usual name. We ordered e vegetable biryani, paneer makhani and naan. Since this was an experimental place for us we stuck to some basic dishes. The vegetable biryani was cooked and seasoned well, they add paneer cubes which is nice but I wish they added some potatoes as well. The paneer dish was okay, it had a little too much cumin in my opinion but it wasn't bad. The naan was very good, nice and fluffy. The place seems busy although we did not sit inside. The interiors are okay and I am not too fond of the customer service. Overall, I would try this place again and try more dishes. The biryani itself was very good. read more

The Copper Chimney - Naan, paneer makhani and vegetable biryani. - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

A family style Indian Restaurant known for preparing dishes in a traditional style. Larger then usual vegetarian portion of the dishes makes this an excellent choice to bring East Asian vegans. Generous portions and lovely flavors makes this a good choice for family dining as well. The menu could be better designed for western clients, perhaps showing favorite combinations to help in selection. The service was excellent and very patient when we first visited. When I returned with Friends with greater experience we had an even more wonderful meal trying items we were unfamiliar with. read more

Pleasant servers, very friendly. We ordered the platter for 2 and were delighted with the variety.

This is a gem of a place. Not too noisy. Great service! Flavourful dishes! Good portions.

Going to The Copper Chimney was a last minute decision. Since I have no idea what's in the neighbourhood, all the 4 star reviews on Yelp led me here. I have to say I was a little disappointed with my experience here. The reservation was painless as I reserved through Open table. My friend decided to meet me up at The Copper Chimney since it is one of the places he want to visit. I want something spicy and hot, so I decided on trying the Chicken Vindaloos ($11.95) and with Naan ($1.95). I requested Indian Spicy... which come out to be Indian Mild... it definitely didn't give me a heartburn nor made me drink water like there's no tomorrow! My friend decided on the Nailli Lamb ($14.95) which I don't really care as much as I never a lamb person. I didn't realize we ordered a large order of rice ($3.50), until it arrived on the table and it showed up on the bill. The portion was quite small... as my friend after finished eating his lamb started digging into my chicken....and after he still hungry.... Service was a little slow but friendly, as the restaurant was packed. Tips: look for coupons online..... read more

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This is my third trip to copper chimney and my first review. The restaurant is very pleasant. The restaurant is very clean and the staff very easy to deal with. The menu has a lot of diversity to it and spans multiple foods from different parts of India. Tonight I had the Methi Chicken and the eggplant. The restaurant was able to provide multiple gluten free options to me. The eggplant was divine. I did not expect it to be as flavourful as it was. It was loaded with the flavour of several black cardamom pods and was cooked half mashed and part chunks. It was really that good. I could've eaten two orders of this dish. The methi chicken was loaded with fenugreek. I love having lots of fenugreek, and both dishes were topped with lots of fresh grated ginger which is another bonus as far as I am concerned. I wanted to love this food more, but the chicken was white meat and was dried out, and a little heavy on the salt. This is a common practice that helps to cut down on prep time, but distracts away from the quality of an otherwise exceptional meal. I would definitely eat at this restaurant again, but I'm hoping the meat will be juicier the next time I come. read more

Came here with work colleagues to celebrate the start of summer. Copper Chimney is apparently a favorite of the locals. Service was pretty good as I found our server to be extremely attentive. One of the dishes was extremely spicy (for me) and I needed a lot of water so our server came to the rescue. CC has a lot of lunch specials and you get bang for your buck. I ordered the Chef's Special ($10), which was a generous portion. Anyway, I've had the opportunity to check out a few Indian restaurants - CC was good, but nothing out of this world hence the three star review. That being said, I would not be opposed to dine here if I was invited out. Good for: Indian, lunch read more

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Okay, well, first off the bat, I suppose I should mention that we had a rather unpleasant experience with the delivery guy from the Copper Chimney. After waiting almost an hour for our food, I got a call from a number I didn't recognize but figured I should probably answer just in case it involved our dinner. It did. It was our delivery guy complaining that he didn't want to park outside the building because he was afraid he'd get a ticket. And that's my problem how, exactly? He wanted me to come down and pick up the food, and I refused. I feel like this is a scam he pulls on every apartment he goes to because if you can avoid the hassle of actually delivering the food to the customer's door, why wouldn't you? I guess, anyway. I don't really know what he was thinking. Anyway, I called his bluff and he delivered our food. (He kind of shoved it at me when I opened the door but whatever.) So we ordered three things: Vegetable Samosa ("A flour pastry crust stuffed with spiced potatoes, onions, green peas, lentils"): These are fine, I guess. They're well made and the ingredients seemed good, but they're awfully bland. They do come with a tangy, sweet sauce, and that certainly helped. Lamb Vindaloo ("A fiery spicy curry from western india, cooked with spices, fresh ginger and kashmiri red chillies") and Beef Masala ("Tender chunks of beef tenderloin cooked with bell peppers, onions and garlic"): These are both decent dishes, and I especially enjoyed the Vindaloo. It was quite hot and flavorful. But the problem was virtually every bite contained something inedible, whether it was a bad piece of meat or a crunchy spice of some sort. It was actually pretty frustrating. Between the bad service and odd assortment of inedible bits, I really can't see myself ever ordering Copper Chimney again. read more

Decided to order on uber eats on May 7th and ordered 3 gravies with Butter Naan. The Naan was of good quality but the gravies were not of great taste, and were extremely oily. Inspite of my instruction to use less oil, I felt there was more than 100 ml oil in the gravies. If you are concerned about health, pls do not visit this restaurant. read more

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Picked up local Indian for a last minute meal last night. Service was quick. Didn't have to wait too long. Even a cash discount! Ordered two chicken dishes, rice and some garlic naan. Butter chicken was bang on. Fan favourite was the rice and the showstopper was the naan. A must try place for a weekday takeout! read more

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I have been coming here for the past 4-5years, largely due to the dazzling aromatic spice flavout profile which would dance in my mouth with every bite of every dish. Sadly, my last 2 dining experiences there have not been as memorable. The service remains impeccable and the atmosphere quaint and intimate. The most recent experience this evening reminded me of any other Indian restaurant which i have visited in my area-decent but non descript food. Dishes didnt have that zing and unique spice profile and quite frankly tasted the same, with slightly overdone lamb and chicken with mediocre sauces. Rice was lukewarm and just ok. I hope these wondderful owners can rekindle their unique flavours which bought my loyalty in the first place. For now, i'll stick to my own neighbourhood offerings. read more

This restaurant has been a family staple for years. They were the choice to cater my father's 90th birthday and countless casual Meals over the years. The Marsala- the butter chicken - the tandoori- all fabulous. You can't go wrong here! read more

Tasty food, really fresh, reasonably priced and they deliver! This place has just become my new favorite Indian eatery :) I always order the same three things the first time I try an Indian place, to see how they match up to each other. The butter chicken was very pleasant, with tender chunks of white meat in a sauce that wasn't overly sweet. The lamb vindaloo is made with surprisingly tender pieces of meat (most places overcook their lamb), and the sauce is flavourful and oh so spicy (as advertised). What amazed me was the saag paneer. It was a bright, fresh green :) Not a dull waterly sludge like most places, and you could see and actually taste the spinach! The paneer was a nice texture, not rubbery at all. It was the best saag paneer I've ever tasted. I can't speak to the issues other people had, because they're mostly service issues. The fact that they're delicious and delivery makes them tops in my books :) read more

The Copper Chimney - Tasty saag paneer - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The food was actually good here. Love the curries and the naan bread, why is that so good? The ambiance is intimate, good for a casual date or some sort of celebration. Everything was tasty, but the service was really slow. I think we waited more close to an hour. It was a full house but still. I would come back again. read more

The Copper Chimney - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

What a hidden gem of an Indian restaurant who's been around for almost 8 years. Northern Indian restaurant this is, its not as spicy as the usual Southern Indian food that I have had before usually. Photos hanging on the wall are well displayed and showcases how beautiful certain parts of India is. Restaurant is packed with alot of repeat customers and take-up out delivery. The mango Lassi is thick, dishes tend to be on the creamy side. Deliciously good. The only thing I find mediocre is the sauces like tamarind, mango chutney and the green dipping sauces are cold. They literally took it out from the fridge and served it to your table. Tonight's tandoori chicken was abit dry, but still well seasoned. The saag ( spinach and paneer)was good, the onion bhaji was delicious and the chilli lime wings was not as spicy as I thought it looked. Maybe hailing from Malaysia I'm used to a different kind of spicy food. But if you are good to start of wanting to try Indian food and not wanting to much spiciness, this is a bloody good place to start. read more

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We ordered chili paneer, paneer makhni, daal tadka, roti and naan. The paneer was crumbly, the tandoori roti was burned, the naan was very thick, the (chana) daal was not mashed at all. This was our first experience ordering Indian food in Toronto and it was very disappointing. read more

Amazing Indian food. My family went in person pre covid and had a great experience, warm customer service and loved the food & environment, then realized they did take out and ordered in. We ordered beef vindaloo, chicken Marsala and a vegetable jasmine rice dish. Everything was super flavourful and yummy , loved how spicy the vindaloo. Some places say a dish is spicy and it's mild, so this one exceeded my expectations since it was fiery hot! I've put this place on my list as my favourite Indian food place & will definitely be ordering again whenever I get the craving! read more

Having read some good reviews for this place on a food related forum I jumped on the opportunity to dine here when a fellow Yelp Eating Buddy (YEB) said they were heading there. YEB made a reservation and I showed up a bit early. The place was busy even though it was the middle of the week plenty of reserved tables and then the dining area started filling up. I ordered a glass of Shiraz while I waited for my YEB. I went through the menu and the lamb nalli (shank) caught my eye as it was mentioned as a specialty. I was checked on regularly and my wine was poured in promptly. Finally YEB came and after a going through the menu settled with Chicken Vindaloo and asked for it spicy. The server suggested we order both Naan and Rice. We thought two mains should suffice. They give out free pappadums with mint sauce. Meh nothing to write home about. The mains were served in a reasonable amount of time. The lamb looked good but vindaloo looked like a tiny portion. Anyway I was starving so went ahead and started eating. The Lamb shank were obviously reheated as you can't braise shanks so fast. The taste was below average with the base of the sauce over powering the spices. As for the vindaloo the first bite was hot but it mellowed out after that (they use chicken breast and dark meat would have given more body to this dish IMO) but I think it was more authentic of the two mains. I can see this place appealing to western tastes but is too mellowed down to be authentic. Total damage almost 50$ for two and I was still hungry! Service was good but when you factor in the food 2.5 star overall. read more

The Copper Chimney - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Walking into this place and you can tell from the aroma that life is going to take you on a journey right now. You can trust this place as it does not take the typical indian AYCE approach. Instead you have options from all over the indian hemisphere with multiple different curry styles- both vegetarian and non. The best part is the service is great here- as both the servers and owner will create dialogue to keep tabs thru-out the course of your meal- but in the most subtle and non-invasive fashion. The food is the perfect blend of spices. Really good. Avenue road has some gems. This place is one of them. Tip: For cost effectiveness look for the dinner for 2 combo's if you are doing delivery.. read more

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My go-to spot for delicious & authentic Indian food. Always consistent, good quality meats used and the curry's are outstanding. It can get busy so it may take a while to process your order - but its worth the wait! read more

was really hoping to like this place from the recent reviews, but I really didn't. Ordered the butter chicken, chicken biryani and naan. The butter chicken was bit salty and more sauce than chicken in the container. I know that naan is cooked a tandoori oven and it will have some char..but my order was a bit more than charred more borderline burnt. The biryani at first seemed ok at first the rice was well seasoned but than I had a piece of chicken and it was spongy texture not moist and juicy at all it reminded me of chicken in a frozen dinner but repurposed . It is unlikely I will order from here again read more

I was really hoping to like this place from the recent reviews, but I really didn't. Ordered the butter chicken, chicken biryani and naan. The butter chicken was bit salty and more sauce than chicken in the container. I know that naan is cooked a tandoori oven and it will have some char..but my order was a bit more than charred more borderline burnt. The biryani at first seemed ok at first the rice was well seasoned but than I had a piece of chicken and it was spongy texture not moist and juicy at all it reminded me of chicken in a frozen dinner but repurposed . It is unlikely that I will reorder from her. read more

We got takeout from this place. Ordered relatively early in the evening, and it took a solid hour and a half - 2 hours for our delivery to get to our home. Food is very mediocre, and lackluster. Naan was pretty burnt and flavourless. Small portions. Biriyani rice looked like a joke and lacked tons of flavour. I really don't recommend this place for takeout. Better off just making your own Indian food at home. It will take you the same amount of time to make, it will probably taste a lot better, and cost you the same. It's a harsh review, but we weren't happy with the dinner. read more

Such a huge disappointment. Waste of money. Ordered online for delivery. The Chilli Lime wings were soaked in a sauce that was one step away from Ketchup. The chicken was breaded and there was nothing crispy about them. They tasted horrible. The Aloo Gobi includes potatoes that were tasteless. The entire dish was really bad. The Lamb Rogan Josh tasted of dish detergent in the sauce. Plus, I've never seen a dish so oily. The Mango Chicken had a nice sauce but the overall dish was very average. The Papadum were soggy. read more

Had delivery this evening for the third time in the last 6 months ..and finaly wanted to post a review .. food is always great dishes were wonderful and the quantity for the price was fantastic we ordered delivery for our early Mother's day dinner. I really want to pass along how happy we were with everything we ordered. read more

The food here is very delicious and as a vegetarian, it's great to have choices but the last 2 times we ate there, both my daughter and myself were ill. I know many people that love it, but I would not return. read more

3.5 stars. Have dined here for several years. This is one of the only Indian restaurants where I can happily dine without heartburn afterwards (I don't usually get heartburn, even to spicy foods...only to Indian food). I've tried many other delicious Indian restos, but sadly, experience heartburn that make me regret my meal. This visit to Copper Chimney was on a Thursday night, and it was good thing we had a reservation; the place was packed at 7pm. Per many of the reviews, the food is really good. I do find, however, that some of their dishes are too drenched in sauce - The Chili lime wings are flavourful, but were covered in too much sauce, as were the garlic veggie balls. In some of the dishes that come with sauce (Paneer Makhani and Butter chicken), there was too much sauce, and too little paneer / chicken. I know some people love using the sauce for dipping their naan, or saucing the rice, but overall, the servings could've been a little more generous. The wine pricing is decent though; and when we polished off a bottle and ordered extra glasses, the pours were very generous. Service was competent and efficient; there was a constant line at the door, as well as constant take-out orders being picked up. And once again, no heartburn after this yummy Indian meal! read more

I think I've finally found my go-to place for Indian food. There are a lot of Indian restaurants in the Yonge and Eglinton area, but unfortunately they are all very average. I was glad when I found out about this place because it was just a 10 minute drive away. The restaurant is small and cozy. The waiters and staff are all very pleasant. Our waiter, SIngh, was very patient with all of our questions about the menu. We ordered two appetizers, two main dishes and some wine. Their samosas were huge, and the garlic vegetable balls were one of the best things I've ever tried. You MUST try them! The main courses are very reasonably priced. The service is quick and prompt; the waiter always made sure our glasses were full. The food was outstanding and on par with some of the 'high-end' Indian restaurants I've tried in the past. The restaurant did get busy around 7:30. There are limited seats, so if you have a large group (4 or more) you are safer by making a reservation. I am definitely going back to this place very soon. read more

I've been here many times over the years - both dine-in and take out. The quality of the dishes has declined. They are not flavorful and the freshness of the ingredients is suspect. Customer service is very poor. I will not recommend. read more

My wife and I live in the neighborhood and have really enjoyed dining here. It was on our "go to" list for situations where we decide not to cook at the last minute and, instead, want to grab something close to home. Last week she mentioned that she read that they had been shut down by the health department so I went to the Toronto Dine Safe site. Yikes! Conditional pass in March followed by a shut down in July. The offenses listed are awful... We won't be returning. It's a shame because the food was good. read more

We found this restaurant on blogto.com's list of best Indian restaurants in Toronto. The two of us ate - the complementary tubular papadams, - (veggie) samosas, - daal bukhara (stewed black lentils), - lamb masala, - a side of rice and a rosemary naan, - a lassi to wash it all down. It was delicious, much higher quality than we normally find in restaurants. The location is in an area of shops that is a few blocks long but not excessively trendy... I think this is why the prices were very reasonable, $23 per person after tax and tip. The food was excellent... the samosas were light and fluffy, the sauces tasty and fresh, the rice was well-perfumed (including *two* kinds of cardamom), and the main dishes were frigging delicious. The naan was fantastic and freshly made, although I don't think the rosemary added much. Good engineering: we have never seen papadams rolled in tubes before. Pretty fun presentation, and makes it easier to dip. Bad engineering: the lassi was too thick to drink with the small-diameter straw they provided. We added a bit more water to it and then it was fine. read more

I am very picky with indian food. VERY! Last night was the first time we tried this place and we did take out so we can have dinner while watching movies...and you know, sometimes with takeout, they give you a lot less because you only realize it when you get home BUT, this wasn't the case. We ordered Butter Chicken and Lamb Roganjosh, rice and 2 orders of naan. Everything was absolutely delicious! Lots of places make their butter chicken with ketchup or sweet and that's not the right way to make butter chicken. THIS place, is like my other favourite indian restaurant in Etobicoke so now I don't have to go all the way there for GREAT butter chicken. The Lamb Roganjosh was also off the charts. The sauces are different (Not like some places where all the dishes taste the same). Rice - Steamed rice was not your normal plain simple dry rice..this was great! Had some colour to it as well. Naan was fresh and soft even after sitting out a bit. Overall, great food! We will definitely try dining there for the experience next time. read more

Well folks rave about this place, however the service today is abysmal On patio, after 15 mins. Had to go in and grab a menu Placed my order and 25 mins later still waiting for my drink. Had to ask for water a few times as well. The couple next to me had to ask about the status of their order as well, and since they had been sitting there for so long, I assumed they had already eaten. I ordered the Lamb Masala, and the Pakora, with rice and naan. Average food, with nothing to write home about. What's with all the rave reviews about this joint? I don't get it! read more

I went here with my family after hearing rave reviews about this place and it did not disappoint. We went during lunch on Friday so it wasn't very busy and we were promptly seated by the very attentive server. I decided to get the Chef Thali which came with raita, a samosa, basmati, chicken tikka, Kadai chicken (I think), chana masala and kheer; pretty much everything you would need from beginning to end. The raita tasted really fresh and certainly did it's job as a way to cool and cleanse your mouth. The samosa was small but was a good start to the meal, potatoes inside were moist and flavourful and the skin had a nice crunch to them. Kheer is one of my favourite desserts and I enjoyed it, good use of cardomom but it was a little thinner then what I'm used to. I have to single out the chicken, for both chicken dishes was very moist (it's obvious they marinate it in yogurt) and the flavours were great. The owners were very attentive and it was obvious that they cared about the quality of the food, which may be why I noticed quite a few regulars eating there. All very reasonably priced ($10) for a meal that was definite step above the usual buffet I usually do for lunch. I should mention they don't do lunch buffets, I'm sure it has to do with the fact that they have enough pride in the quality of their food not to pursue that option. As someone who loves Indian food this is definitely one place I'd go out of my way to go to again. read more

Got here at about 7 PM on a weekday and there was a table wait shortly after we were seated. I can understand why. The food is terrific. Indian restaurant standards for the most part and prices perhaps a tad cheaper at dinner than some other Indian restaurant. What is special here is the high quality of preparation and the care in seasoning. Dishes are very distinct in flavour and portions are large. They do serve beef so I assume they are Muslim or Christian. The beef madras style was great as well as the mango chicken and the chicken methi, which is a more unusual dish worth ordering for the flavour of the methi leaves. One of our party ordered mulligatawny, here a lentil soup, which was also first rate as was the gulab with vanilla ice cream another of our party had for dessert. If you like tandoori, they have a big variety of choices. This end of the upper Avenue road strip does not seem to have a public parking facility so you may have to walk from the one at the other end if street parking is taken up. Storefront location is too small for large groups. read more