We love Indian food and usually have take out but we had time and wanted to dine in. This place is…read moreIndian with Hakka food so we gave it a try. Seating is ample, and it had a nice atmosphere but the mix of pop music with Indian music was a bit strange. Service was nice but it took a long time to get our food, but once the dishes were delivered they were presented nicely and had amazing taste. The spice level was higher than what "mild" is typically but I loved it and so did our kids. We just needed more water to tone down the heat. Great food - with slow service but it is worth the wait.

Looking for stellar Indian or Nepalese food while driving down the 401? This has become our go-to…read more The ambiance is pleasant as are the staff. After 3 visits, everything is amazing... from Vindaloo to the Nepalese cuisine. Remember to have a Cheetah beer!

Came in to eat close to the closing time and the food was amazing. Very tasty and the perfect spice…read morelevel which they allow you to choose. Bottom line the food is amazing and the customer service is great!

We ordered the following items for delivery through Ubereats, to respond to our Samosa Chaat…read morecravings. # Samosa chaat : Unfortunately, it was disappointing. What I look for in Samosa Chaat is the different textures. Samosa's edges were completely soaked in overly sweet sauce, and there was not rispy fresh veggies and Sev (small pieces of deep fried Indian noodles). As a result, the texture was mono-tone, and too sweet to my liking. There was no hint of sourness (like from yogurt or citrus). There are different variations in Samosa Chaat, and people's preferences are diverse. Just that this place's Samosa Chaat was not impressing to me. # Butter chicken: It was spicy, there were a lot of tender chicken breast pieces with a nice hint of charcoal - which is great! But the sauce was too sweet to me, and it kind of interfered with my enjoyment of the spices/heat. # Naan: I felt they were dry and flat, and lacked flavor. # Samosa: I liked the potato and dough balance, and the texture of the dough. The main issue that I personally had was the level of sweetness in some of the items. They just did not hit my preferred balance of spice & sweet & tanginess.

Ordered online and picked up. They have a free parking lot! Yessss!…read more Good portions. Food was SO good. If you are not good with spicy food, this is not for you. Even items that said the spice level was low were a little hotter than I'd like. If you like spice, this is the place for you!! So much flavour, not just hot.

Charminar posed a question; Biryani vs Pulao. My choice was obviously Biryani…read more The layers of rice and meat with all those spices is just heavenly. I went with a portion of Gongura Chicken Biryani. There was a lot of food packed into my take out container. I inhaled a plate before work, packed some in another container for my work lunch and even left some for Mr.Keris.Kitchen to have when he gets home. It's just so flavorful! This location is so cute, easily accessible and has lots of options to choose from.

I have always loved the flavours of Indian Cuisine but I can never remember the names of the dishes…read moreto know what to order. Thank goodness for friends! We went to the recently opened Navarasa in Whitby and feasted on their delicious South Indian offerings! We had a little bit of everything, from soups to appetizers to main courses, to dessert. There were too many dishes to mention all but my favourites would have to include the Chicken 65 Biryani, Chicken Kebab, Tandoori Wings, and more. It was all really good! This place has a nice ambiance with lots of choices for good food. Check them out!

Good place overall, not the best bathroom, but it's okay and still worth visiting again!!!read more

Tried this place last night. The place is for takeout only. The store is super super clean and you…read morecan see the kitchen area which is immaculate. The whole place is very contemporary and modern. Service was superb, both professional and friendly. The food was soooo good. I created an order that sampled many of the dishes and they were all fantastic examples of traditional dishes. I particularly enjoyed the extra hint of spice each dish carried with it. Spices that, as a white Canadian, I'm not familiar with. The spices really gave me pause and I found myself smiling and saying out loud "what is that?" And that should be one of the results of great cuisine from traditions other than your own. The dishes that I found most enjoyable were the mutter paneer, the butter chicken and the very spicy pepper beef.

The food is very good! Very flavourful! Lots of vegetarian and dairy free options and the staff is…read morevery knowledgeable. You can tell it's a family business and everyone is lovely ! So glad I found a great Indian restaurant in my neighborhood

I ordered this for delivery, and while it was acceptable and edible, I likely will not be ordering…read moreit again.

We started off our meal with a Naan Platter. The various types of naan were all delicious with the…read morecheese one being my favorite. This was served with a delicious tomato sauce that tasted like the sauce used in Butter Chicken A+++ We had a small group and ordered a variety of dishes. I personally ordered a Meat thali which came with two meat options and one veg option. I opted for Butter Chicken and Tikka Masala. For my veg option I chose Chana Masala. Everything was flavorful and delicious. I tried a few bites of some of my friends dishes and I enjoyed everything I sampled. The ambiance in the restaurant is nice. It's small inside, but lovely. I parked a block away and walked there. There is a public parking lot beside the bank that you can park in though, which I discovered after. Staff were all friendly and my experience was overall a pleasant one. I'll definitely be back!

Value, solid Indian food…read more Prices start from $7 for mains, and everything (that I've had so far) comes with a very generous helping of rice for each dish. Decent sauces, with flavours that will satisfy those odd Indian-food-hankerings when they strike (or does nobody else have those? Ah well). As so often happens, the "mixed vegetable" dishes are made with that value frozen peas-carrots-corn mix, but the price reflects that, so no qualms here. Takeout is about a 10-15 minute wait during dinner. No minds blown, but a solid choice regardless. Might be back if seeking quick takeout or buffet.

Came back after a year and the food was much better. The rice was still very authentic, with all…read morethe cloves and spices that were very fragrant. Found the curry less greasy and had more taste. There are some other places locally that ask you what level of spice would you like, this place just makes it one way. I would say it is medium..I would like it more spicy but the wife found it okay.

I tried out this place for it's Veggie Biryani & Chicken Biryani and I was so pleasantly surprised!…read moreBoth tasted delicious, and the price point was pretty great as well. I highly recommend checking it out for their weekday specials.

It's a small place, nothing fancy, service is slow but friendly…read more But if you're looking for great Indian food in the Oshawa/Whitby area this is by far the best curry around. Some places you go to just have food colouring and generic flavours. Food Village offers a wide variety of choices, big menu, good size portions and nice depth of flavour. The naan was excellent... big, fluffy and crispy. I particularly loved the garlic naan!

We felt like Indian food, so we ordered from this place again. The quality and portion size is very…read morefair. I don't think you can ask for different spice levels but the dishes are on the mild side. Perfect for my wife but I could use it much spicier. We had the dinner for 2 combo (daal and paneer) and added some chilli chicken. It's great that you can order some Hakka dishes. The restaurant had ample seats but we had takeout. The food was prepared on time and was hot when we took it home. The owner is very friendly and talkative. This will be our go to Indian restaurant!

I happened to be in the plaza to go to a different place and the smell from Chingari filled the…read moreair! It smelled so delicious, I was craving Indian all week after so I returned a few days after and indulged in an order with a little bit of everything. We got the pakoras, naan, butter chicken, triple chicken, chicken tikka, aloo gobi, vegetable biryani, mango lassi and rasmalai. Our order wasn't ready when we showed up at the time the told us, no worries because it means everything's likely fresh and still being cooked. The food was worth the wait and everything was delicious, the only negative was the pakoras were very salty on the outside, once you bit into it the flavour was perfect, they could really skip sprinkling any extra salt on the outside. Nothing was overly spicy. The chicken pieces were well cooked, large white meat pieces. Our favourites were the chicken tikka, the green chicken in the triple chicken dish, and the vegetarian dishes we ordered I will definitely return here for my next Indian feast!

On Sunday, I headed to Whitby to meet up with friends at BarDown Gastropub. This eatery is located…read moreat Iroquois Park Complex, but runs independently from the sports complex. I like that you don't have to go through the sports complex to get to this restaurant. I parked in the parking lot in front of this eatery. There are steps to go up to get to the restaurant. It's also wheelchair-accessible with a ramp. Bar down is a hockey term. When a hockey player shoots the puck and it hits the bottom of the crossbar first, followed by going straight into the net, it's bar down. Some folks also call it bar south. We were a group of four. It was a thrill for me to get to check out the kitchen. Jody and Chris were kind to give us a tour and were delightful hosts. We also got to meet the chef, John Charles, who is the mastermind behind the dishes. We ordered way too much food. We wanted to sample lots of it. We did! Our order consisted of these items: - BarDown smash burger with fries - Truly Canadian Detroit-style pizza - Jerk chicken penne - Buttermilk chicken tenders - Cajun roasted red pepper and garlic parm wings, with fries - Ahi tuna poke - BarDown nachos - Street fish tacos I got multiple refills on Diet Pepsi. Each glass of it was crisp and delightful. This restaurant is on City of Whitby property. The city has a contract with Pepsi, so it's Pepsi products here. It was nice seeing customers watching the Blue Jays spring training. This eatery houses the largest screen in the city. Wow! The BarDown smash burger was excellent. It has two beef patties that were juicy with crispy edges. The bun was yummy and held everything together, including the pickles. It was excellent! The truly Canadian Detroit-style pizza has an odd name, but it is Canadian. It had mushrooms, which made me happy. It also had pepperoni, bacon, and peppers, with a side of ranch. I liked the crispy edges and yummy toppings. The herbed tomato sauce was awesome! If you like a spicy kick, get the jerk chicken penne. The penne was al dente. The jerk chicken was tender. The heat kicks in slowly after your first bite and builds. The flavours were perfect. So good! This place is known for its buttermilk chicken tenders. I was in heaven enjoying one. It was juicy and had the best crunch. I dipped it in the plum sauce. Yum! I also loved the coleslaw that accompanied the tenders. It was crunchy and delicious. The fries were excellent. We got generous portions. I loved them. The ridges were perfect to get more ketchup or whatever condiment you like. I love wings. This eatery makes fabulous wings. Each one was huge. Both the cajun roasted red pepper and garlic parm wings were meaty and yummy. I loved the veggies, which made me feel like I was eating something healthy-ish. My favourite item was the ahi tuna poke. Think nachos, but with wonton crisps. The tuna was crusted in white and black sesame. It had avocado, pico, pineapple salsa, pickled chili, ginger soy, sriracha aioli, and cilantro crema. Fabulous! It was incredible. I am still dreaming about it. You get a generous portion of BarDown nachos. The spicy beef chili was amazing with the melted cheese, pico, and nachos chips. The street tacos were so bright and scrumptious. We got beer-battered fish, with shredded lettuce, pineapple salsa, slaw, and cilantro lime crema. The fish was flaky and yummy. This place makes such a great pineapple salsa. I loved how light and bright these tacos were. It's a family-friendly establishment. I saw a group of young hockey boys with their parents eating at a long table after their game. The hockey arena has a concession stand that sells your usual hot dogs, chips, pop, pizza, and more. It runs independently from this eatery. I used the washroom a couple of times during the three hours that were were here. The women's washroom was exceptionally clean. No issues. This eatery is on Skip the Dishes. I had a wonderful experience having lunch with friends. The food is excellent. I'd return in a heartbeat. (74)

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