Yummy Indian Buffet lunch. $23 Excellent assortment of hot and cold items! I could eat chat papri and pani puri all day long! I couldn't be happier! The hot items included coconut shrimp, butter chicken, curry lamb, tandoori chicken, some veg dishes, & soup. Dessert was kheer & galub jamun! Bonus : unlimited fresh hot naan including garlic naan! This is a steal at $23! Go before they change the price! read more

Lunch buffet was $23.99 per person on a weekend. The selection of dishes was fairly small, but each was made well and we enjoyed each one. There was a pani puri station, small salad bar, lentil soup, and about 10 total hot items whether they were samosas, coconut shrimp, or different curries. There was also rice pudding and Gulab Jamun and both were incredible. I enjoyed all the dishes, and the garlic Naan was also fresh and hot. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. Buffer is self serve. The used plates can be cleared a bit more frequently, but no big deal and service is friendly. We enjoyed the meal and will be back when we have any cravings for Indian food! I like trying a tiny bite of everything. read more

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We had a great experience with this restaurant. We were seated right away and service was prompt. The menu had a lot of items but was easy to follow. We got the chicken 65, chicken biryani and tikka masala chicken with a side of garlic naan. It was very delicious, we both were very full by the end of it and was happy with what we got. Just the yogurty dish we thought was okay (because we aren't fans of yogurt in general) The decor made us feel like we were in a very fancy restaurant. Prices were a bit on the steep side but you are paying for the quality for sure. read more

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I came to this restaurant on a Tuesday evening to order a special meal (which a portion of the proceeds will go towards supporting a charity that I support, as part of Giving Tuesday). When I entered, I was warmly greeted by a man who kindly explained what was included in this special meal. Once I selected the items (appetizer- deep fried caulifowers, main- Palak Paneer, and dessert- rasmalai), I sat down on a nearby chair and waited. While waiting, I looked around and observed the decor- warm colours and bronze repeated in various places, a Christmas tree was by the entrance, and the place was separated into two sections, bar by the entrance and the dining area behind the curtains to add to the cozy experience. When my order was ready, the man kindly informed me that the kitchen also included a second dessert (Gulab Jamun). I was excited that I would be getting two desserts, yum! Once I got home, I could not wait to dig in! All the items were delicious- my favourite was the main dish, Palak Paneer. I love spinach and cheese, so I was happy to be able to eat them both in a curry form. The naan and the rice that were included with the meal were good, the portion size was generous and I ate the rest for the next two days. I look forward to coming here again in the future to dine-in. It is located in downtown near the Eaton Centre, so it is easy to get to. Give this place a try if you are looking for a new place to try! read more

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I visited The Host with friends for a winterlicious lunch a while back. The host is a family run restaurant and the ambience feels a bit more upscale. The service we received was good. We were greeted warmly, had our orders taken promptly and food came out quickly. I've been to a lot of Indian restaurants from 'fast food' to those labeling them as 'finer' affair. I'm not clear on what makes this restaurant fine cuisine besides the ambience and food presentation because the taste of the food does not feel elevated in any way. I will note though that their prices are decent - it is not too expensive considering the fine cuisine label. For the lunch three course, I got the bhajia (vegetable onion fritter), butter chicken, and the gulab jamun. Nothing was bad, but also nothing was amazing or stood out. The menu says the butter chicken is supposed to have a twist and be spicier and less creamy but I didn't notice a significant difference from other butter chickens I've tried. To sum up my experience, it was okay. The Host has been around for a while, since 1996. But there are so many competing Indian restaurants nowadays and the taste at The Host doesn't stand out compared to other places I've tried. read more

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Although I have been to many Indian buffets, the 3 items that I enjoyed the most from this buffet were the freshly made (brought to my table direct from the kitchen) tandoori chicken and a basket of garlic naan. The chicken meat was smoky, juicy and tender and the garlic naan was crispy and soft and laden with garlic. The broccoli mushroom soup was nice and flavourful and complemented the naan. I could eat these 3 items alone next time. The staff was polite and very kind. A lovely experience. The feedback that I would offer to Management is that the chicken in the butter chicken tasted dry. Would also be nice to have a few more buffet items and papadum as their selection is small. All in all, I would return solely for the Tandoori chicken, garlic naan and their broccoli mushroom soup. read more

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This was our first time at the new location for dinner, have ordered takeout lots of times and the flavours are fantastic. The new location is further downtown and has been done well. The food was excellent, great service and glad to say the quality and authenticity is still there read more

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Had a pleasant dinner here with a group of 6-7 people. The server recommended the buffet option, which was around $26 per person, and it turned out to be a good choice. In addition to a variety of hot dishes, salad, and other sides (I recommend the raita), it includes fresh naan (plain and/or garlic) brought to your table. There was plenty of selection for vegetarians in the group as well, with the paneer makhni being particularly good. Dessert options included gulab jamun, rasmalai, and some sort of cake. I went with the rasmalai and quite enjoyed it. They have a cocktail menu as well, and I had a pineapple bourbon sour, though I found it a bit underwhelming (too heavy on the pineapple juice) and would go with something else next time. Overall, good value, nice atmosphere, and friendly staff. Would come back. read more

Worst restaurant ever. Order mixed Bhajia and turned out to be some oily patties .. according to their definition it's mix of everything so called mixed. Wine just have it on menu so when ordered only few selections. Food was average no taste and when asked for cut onions to accompany most surprising part was the attendant said you need to order and they will charge for same read more

The food was excellent. I was just thinking why we don't go here more often. This restaurant had very good quality naan, infact one of the best I've ever had. The restaurant had a rustic look, where they had some exposed brick walls and Indian art on the window sill. The room was well lit, which was nice to be able to see our food. The service I was a little surprised to see how slow it was. We were the only guests at the restaurant, the whole thing seemed to have take time for us to be checked on, and took a while for the bill to come. The food really makes this place exceptional! The flavours was brimming out of every bite. It was a little spicy, which I thought was amazing, as most places are a little apprehensive to be this bold in their flavour profiles. The naan was perfect! It was warm, crispy exterior, with soft, chewy interior, wow. Wow. Best naan. The chicken 65 was exploding with all kinds of flavours, sauces well, and good quality chicken breast that was cooked to perfection. The presentation on all our dishes were superb. Over all we enjoyed our food tremendously, if you haven't been to a place to try an authentic Indian food experience, and you can't fly to India, go to this place. Don't forget the naan read more

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Here a while ago, The kofta was delicious. Great dinner with friends! read more

We tried this restaurant because it was in the vicinity and were disappointed. Service was not existent, staff was roaming around clueless. We had to ask for menu, water and food multiple times. The food was bland and flavourless, the roti was dry and crusty. I will NOT recommend this restaurant. read more

The Host Fine Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The best Indian!! I have been coming to The Host for almost 25 years. They have changed locations but their food has remained the same, excellent!!!Chicken Lababdar and paneer tikka are delicious and our favorites! Great staff. read more

Delicious Indian cuisine with lots of flavours!! This is our favourite family Indian restaurant. The staff are prompt with the service but could be more friendly/professional. The food is outstanding. Desserts were nothing amazing I've had better Raas malai and gulab jaman. Naan was fresh, protein portion is very good in each dish. Price is a little steep but worth it. Tandoori Chicken could have a bit more masala and could be made more moist but the taste was good and I had it with the gravy from Shrimp Vindaloo. read more

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great food, great service, would recommend Mamoun!! The food was great, the service was exceptional read more

Dishes are healthy and flavor full. Samosas are a delight along with Chicken Tikka and virtually anything else my friends and I had on the menu. Service is prompt and servers provide sincere recommendations not necessarily the expensive dish on the menu. Sincerely is appreciated. My compliments to the culinary crew and all staff. Restaurant is immaculate. Highly recommend you dine here!!!! read more

Came here on a Saturday afternoon. Spontaneous. Used the yelp deal ($35 for $50 voucher) which was the icing to the cake! Ordered Kebab Platter and Lamb Dum Biryani. Amazing food! Bursting with flavour! Good portion (I did not expect that). Definitely on the pricy side but I think it's worth it. We didn't order any drinks or starters and had dessert somewhere else. $54 before tips ain't bad at all. Would come back again, recommend and my boyfriend approves! read more

The Host Fine Indian Cuisine - Kebab Platter, bursting in flavour - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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My wife and I love Indian food. Visiting Toronto and this was the best we've had. Everything was great!!!

This restaurant was so delicious! We were in town for a long weekend and The Host was a recommendation. We were not disappointed what so ever. We made a reservation, but it didn't seem like we needed one. You can definitely stop in on the fly if you would like. The staff was so friendly and always present. The pricing was also so reasonable! We ended up with leftovers, those didn't disappoint either. I would absolutely recommend coming here!!! read more

Cozy, classy, and intimate, I found The Host with my nose while walking past the entrance, which is tucked away up some stars a bit off the street. Service was friendly and astute. The food was incredibly aromatic and rich in flavor. The samosas were fried to crispy, flaky perfection. For main, I had the Dilliwala Chicken, which I highly recommend - it's an original creation, a riff on butter chicken with some deep (albeit not to hot) spice. The garlic naan as fluffy and light and had a nice kick to it. Another thing I found especially amazing was the house-made chai. It was so good I had to order a second cup. The rasmalai also tasted very fresh and homemade. read more

Went for a lunch buffet on a weekend. Had great expectations but the curries were not that great, apps were nice but the best part was the naan. Soft and crispy. read more

Came here for lunch on Sunday. I wanted to go to the location on Wellington where i had thali lunch platter before during work lunch which was so amazing and great deal. So was disappointed they didnt have that here. But otherwise food was still very delicious. Got Lamb Roganjosh and tandoori chicken, they were both so delicious. Roganjosh sauce was amazing, subtly flavorful; just the lamb was a bit on the hard side. Including one glass of wine, garlic naan and cucumber salad, twas about $60 for 2 ppl, so $30 lunch, which is on the pricy side for a casual lunch but i find it worth it for a nice lunch every once in a while. The sun room patio is beautiful, nice peaceful atmosphere, and going on Sunday lunch is very pleasant. read more

The Host Fine Indian Cuisine - Tandoor chicken - savoury delicious, lamb roganjosh - sauce is decadent but lamb too hard, garlic naan - delicious - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I went with a group of colleagues to The Host for their lunch buffet, which only takes place on Fridays at their Yorkville location. Overall, I was really impressed by the flavours and quality of their dishes, although I cannot speak to its authenticity - I just thought that the food was delicious! Including tax and tip, the lunch buffet came up to $22, which seems reasonable for the food, atmosphere and location. As per standard buffet-style, you line-up and serve yourself from a variety of food stations. The buffet selection included salads and appetizers, hot entrees and dessert. Among my favourites were the saag paneer (spinach sauce with Indian cheese), tandoori chicken, and butter chicken. Everything was tasty and not overly spicy. The deep fried foods were also crowd-pleasers, and included samosas, spring rolls and coconut shrimp. There was an observation that, mid-way through the buffet, the type of samosa on offer changed and was different in quality depending on the batch. Other than that, hopefully the other dishes are generally consistent. Perhaps the selection of desserts could have been a bit better, and included some fruit, rice pudding and Indian doughnuts soaked in syrup. The servers were attentive in refilling glasses of water and collecting finished plates of food, and the ambience was quite fancy with the plush red velvet seats, white table cloths and gold accents. I would definitely return to The Host for their lunch buffet, given its good value and thoughtful selection of delicious and crowd-pleasing dishes. read more

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I was craving some delicious Indian food (and didn't feel like making my own) so I thought I'd return to one of best places in Toronto for authentic Indian cuisine. It's been a while since I've been here and they now have a new location! They have a great menu with something for everyone including vegetarian and non veg options. Perhaps one of their more notable dishes is pictured here, the Butter Chicken - It still tastes the same as I remember! That being said, I myself like more of a creamy and very spicy sauce rather than a tomato heavy sauce, but I just 'modified' it to my own liking when I got home. Another great (and healthy) dish is the Daal or lentil dish; again, I'm used to eating very spicy food so I amped up the spice and also added some freshly squeezed lemon and coriander over top, as we Indians often do for this type of daal/lentil dish, trust me, these make all the difference! This is a wonderful and long standing establishment in Toronto with various locations in the GTA and now more options with @mantradonmills @hostrestaurants @bhaiscanteen @sanjeevmasalacompany ! The only FYI to all, the restaurant closes at 3pm and reopens at 4 several days of the week, so keep this in mind when ordering as if you order for 4pm let's say and expect it at that time, you'll have to wait for them to start preparing it after they open at 4. This is also a heads up for delivery services as today while I was there a driver encountered this very issue expecting to pick it up at 4, only to find that it had not yet been prepared which made him late for this delivery and ones thereafter. It may be helpful to put a notice on your website as to the time you'll accept a last order before you close, and similarly, you may wish to change the first pickup/delivery time to 4:15. Just some helpful suggestions ;) read more

The Host Fine Indian Cuisine - Butter Chicken, Tadka Daal - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Our family went for the Lunch buffet on Friday which is very affordable. The food was excellent. All the dishes including the naan was delicious. The veg. options are good too. Great staff which is always attentive. Everyone was kind. I will definitely come here for more desi food. read more

The Host never disappointed us, has amazing food and good service. Liked the Vibe of the place.

I came here with my friends for summerlicious. There was a lot of choices compared to other pre-set summerlicious menus I've seen. Our table got the chicken korma, butter chicken, lamb roganjosh The wait for our food took a while but it was definitely worth it. The appetizers were so big that it could have been a main itself. The entrees were served super hot and came with lots of naan, chickpea curry/dal and a salad. Everything came in bronze-like bowls that were stackable - points for great presentation! My whole group enjoyed every course of the meal and needless to say we will be returning again!!! read more

The Host Fine Indian Cuisine - Gajjeer halva and rasmalai - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I've been going to this location, on and off, for over 20 years. I've celebrated birthdays, anniversaries, first dates - you name it. Just saying all this, to establish that I know the food. I went in on New Years Eve for some takeout - a couple orders of butter chicken and naan. I walked in and said that I had ordered some food and the host barked at me, gruffly, to go to the back kitchen. Confused I headed back, only to realize that they assumed I was one of their "delivery partners" there to pick up a customer order. A much friendlier gentleman also realized the mistake and apologized profusely, while the host didn't say anything to me, or frankly, acknowledge my presence. I'd be curious to know if they would have made the same mistake with a different-looking person, but oh well. The food was not very good. It tasted nothing like it usually does and as far as I'm concerned this place has been the gold standard for butter chicken. This time, the sauce was borderline revolting and the chunks of tandoori chicken were clearly hastily cooked, missing the usual charred edges, that help give the dish it's flavour and character. The chicken itself tasted like it was off, as well. The naan was undercooked and overly thick. The rice was the only thing made properly and also the one thing I could have made at home myself. Overall a disappointing and somewhat degrading experience and if I go back, it would be to the Mississauga location. I have also had the same order with them, in the last month and it tasted just as it always does. read more

Went here for dinner recently with a group of friends. The food was adequate, but we found the level of service absymal. We felt abandoned by the waiters who were extremely slow and seemed to forget about our group intermittently. A word of advice, do not order the rum panna! I've drunk in a lot of dives in my life and have never tasted anything this uniquely disgusting. The ingredients are inscrutable but according to the staff "there's obviously green mango in it". read more

This has been one of my favourite Indian restaurants for long long time. I have been coming years almost 10 years ago, then somehow forgot about it and now I'm back. The food here is really good. All the dishes I have tried are absolutely flavourful and good. I highly recommend this restaurant if you like Indian food. The dishes are not too spicy, not oily, and the staff is very friendly and nice. My favourite dishes here have always been Butter Chicken, Saag Paneer, Chana Masala and Navratan Korma. read more

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A friend brought me here to try Indian food for the first time! We ordered plain and garlic nanns, butter chicken, spinach paneer, a califlower and potato dish, and a kebab platter. Everything was very delicious but came in small portions. We were a group of eight so I they automatically made us tip 20%. read more

The Host Fine Indian Cuisine - Garlic nann and butter chicken - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This was my first time at this beautiful restaurant and it was a great experience! The food was delicious and the service was incredible! Everyone was so kind, especially Mamun Joarder! read more

I've never been to the Host before in Toronto. I went to their Markham location once many years ago. I was working in the neighbourhood and looking for a new restaurant (new to me) to try out. I was very impressed with the layout of the restaurant, the tables, and the dishes. It was a very welcoming presentation. The music was at a nice level, and the mood in the restaurant was calm. I mentioned to the waiter that I must keep a gluten free diet, and he was very helpful in getting me food that I could eat. I ordered the Chicken Lababdar, and the Okra. The Chicken Lababdar was good, and the okra was slightly firm and cooked with onions and mango powder. I also got to try the eggplant, and it was also cooked perfectly and was a very nice dish. The place was clean and the waiter was very good as well too. I was very impressed with the menu. There were several options that were old favourites that I hadn't seen in many years, as well as the usual old reliable such as the butter chicken, and biryianis. I highly recommend this location. I will go again. read more

The Host Fine Indian Cuisine - The host Toronto - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I would give them a 0 star if I could. They have me a stupid aloo ki sabzi in the name of dum aloo punjabi. 0 effort and 0 brains applied. Very average food. I can make it better in 15 mins read more

The Host Fine Indian Cuisine - Lol this is a dum aloo punjabi. Can you imagine? - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Covid take out review. The food was ready 4 minutes before the estimated time on my app. I ordered the dinner for 4. The food was still hot when I got home. Lots of food for the rest of the week. This is lockdown, we work, eat, gym, play at home, we need different varieties of food to keep us going. Back to the food, the Host is always consistent so no surprise there. Good stuff. read more

The BEST Indian food I have ever had!! Great service and staff, everyone there with a smile on their face! The food was cooked to absolute perfection. I cannot wait to go back and eat again; I may travel back JUST for their food alone. read more

Pricy but good. I returned to Host in Yorkville after almost 8 years and I was pleasantly surprised. The place is quite fancy, the service is good, the food is to die for. I have tried Indian restaurants all over the world and The Host is definitely a recommended one. I would like to go there on a Friday for their lunch buffet so I can try more dishes. I have only tried a couple, but I was not disappointed. The place is in Yorkville so it is not cheap, you have to order the rice and naan separately, but it is a nice spot for a quiet dinner and a glass of wine. read more

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I was at the ROM & craving something different that I can sit to enjoy instead of the typical fast food. It was a short walk over & I was the first one sat for dinner which proved positive because people were already either calling in reservations or snagging tables within the first 15 minutes I was there. I ordered this deliciously flavorful chicken appetizer, the saffron rice, & the lamb entree. Everything was absolutely loved. If I had more time to stay on my travels, I would added dessert too! The servers were amazingly attentive. Even as it started getting busy, my water glass was always full & they checked on me appropriately but not pushy. The only reason this place doesn't get 5 stars is I'm still thrown off when places outside of America have you pay for the rice separately. Used to having it included with the dish without question so this extra charge will always bug me. Next time I'm in Toronto craving Indian food then you know I'll be going to this place. read more

The Host Fine Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came here on a whim and absolutely loved it! It was a Saturday night and we didn't have reservations and got seated right away. The second you open the door you can smell the delicious food!!! Ive got to say this is the best Indian food I've ever had! This restaurant place is a hidden gem. The service was helpful and very friendly! Delicious flavourful food! The restaurant is huge and I don't recommend reservations. Make sure you order the green chicken read more

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Came here for summerlicious but decided on ordering off the regular menu. Sevices was good but we were also the first in the restaurant. I typically rate service based on how often they refill my free water without asking...and they were excellent. The Nan bread was great...I ordered two..one would have been enough since it was so large...especially if you ordered rice as well. The beef vindaloo was good but the beef was kind of tough. The tandoori chicken was okay...a bit dry for me. All in all I liked the restaurant and would go back. Not sure why I didn't rate it a 4...3.5 for sure... read more

The Host Fine Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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