I have read about this place on BlogTO and bookmarked it for a future visit. Finally, I had a…read morechance to visit here on a Saturday with my neighbors and my boyfriend for lunch. The place was small and I almost missed the sign! When we entered, an older gentleman greeted us warmly and took us to a seat at the back. He brought us water and informed us that if we have any questions, he would be happy to answer them. We decided to try their thali (for two people, a part of the dinner menu). My neighbors picked Utsav Thali (2 non-vegetarian and 1 vegetarian) and so did we. For drinks, they ordered tea and we ordered masala chai. Everything was delicious- the food came hot and fresh, and the flavours were rich and deep. Plus, the portion size reflected the price point. We ate like royalty! We were too full, so we did not get a chance to try the desserts. Delicious food, friendly service, and quiet ambiance- a hidden gem in Yorkville area!

Who would have thought that Yorkville could be home to an amazing Indian restaurant? And we didn't…read moreeven have to pay an exorbitant price for the privilege. Going there on an early weekday evening, the place was fairly quiet and we received exceptionally warm service from the owner. The ambiance was muted and elegant, despite being a small space. I ordered the eggplant bharta, which turned out to be one of the best I've ever had. The smoky flavour of the eggplant blended exquisitely with the various spices - I also loved that the texture was slightly more chunky than usual. I could tell that they definitely toned down the heat a little, which I appreciated - just make sure to let them know if you prefer otherwise. My friend enjoyed her paneer dish very much as well, and in fact was so impressed by the restaurant (or maybe was hallucinating) that she swore the water was somehow special as it tasted sweet...spoiler, it was just tap water. An unexpectedly wonderful find! I suppose I will be frequenting the area more often.

Amazing food! We…read moretried Nalli Gosh Biriyani and mutton bone soup. Both of them are really flavorful. It is little spicy. I like that. Portion size is relatively big. Totally worth the price Highly recommend the place. I heard great things about other dishes too. Can't wait to try again.

We ordered a takeout on Skip for chicken 65 biryani and my husband said it tastes like Rajahmundry…read morebiryani. It's not your Hyderabadi dum biryani. So don't expect that taste. Still very flavorful and full of masala which is very good. The interiors look new and nice. They seemed under staffed but the lady who was taking care of everything was still very nice to give me water even though I was doing a take out. I'm sure it'll be a great place to dine in because you'll not be disappointed with the taste and the ambiance.

This place is so good. So good…read more I couldn't decide where to eat and then I saw this place and decided to give it a shot. I am soooo glad that I did. I got garlic naan and lamb Rogan josh. Completely satisfied. I walked out of there bursting at the seams, warm, and happy. Give it a go!

We came here for weekday dinner. The service was very slow and the restaurant was cold (literally)…read more The ambiance was fine, but they had low heating in frigid weather! We ordered for Malai Kofta, naan and roti. It lacked flavour and quantity was also less.

Absolutely delicious food here! Ordered pickup and we didn't even know it was a Michelin guide…read morerestaurant until we entered. No wonder everything was so lovely. They gave us a whole garlic naan as it is uncut in the foil and that was very impressive! Really cool that they did that cuz most restaurants just cut it up and give it to you if you want it to go. Naan itself was very fresh and flavorful. They didn't really put any butter on top which was quite nice. So just a classic lovely garlic naan. Dahi Kebab appetizer - so yum! It was really flavorful on its own, and with that mint chutney it was even better! Husband loved the Malai Kofta ! Curry was properly creamy and even the koftas themselves were good. I needed it a little spicy so added a bit of spice to it and it was perfect. They also had a promotion going on for free samosas with an order of $50 or more. So they gave us four samosas on the house! So nice of them. Husband definitely enjoyed these.

For a Michelin recommended place we expected more from the meal. Service was slow and we had to ask…read moretwo different staff members just to get some water. The food itself was good, but I had issues with each. The biryani was flavorful, but had a bit too much salt and meet at the yoghurt sauce to balance it out. The curry that came with the fish was delicious, however, the type of fish they used had so many bones and it was impossible to figure out under the thick orange sauce if what you were putting in your mouth was all bone or fish. It made for a very unpleasant eating experience for a person use to eating fresh fish. Worth a try but won't be back

I first heard about Kothur in the most unexpected way--while trying to switch to a cheaper data…read moreplan at a Fido store. Midway through the painfully slow setup process, the entire store started filling with the scent of something glorious. Rich spices, buttery warmth... it was the kind of smell that stops conversations. Everyone working there was Indian, and they were all clearly just trying to wrap up my account so they could dig into whatever just got delivered. I had to ask--where's that food from? "Kothur," they said, almost in unison. That was the recommendation, and it stuck with me. I walked by the place once. The exterior didn't scream "hidden gem." Thought about ordering delivery a few times but never followed through. Life, you know? Today, I finally went. From the outside, still nothing to write home about. But walk in, and it's a different story. Clean, cozy, and exactly the kind of no-fuss Indian spot you'd expect to stumble upon in the heart of a big city. The food? Solid. Spices landed right. Everything was warm, comforting, and satisfying. It's not trying to reinvent Indian cuisine--it's just doing it well. If you ever find yourself sniffing the air near a phone shop and wondering what that divine smell is--it might just be Kothur. TL;DR Not flashy. Surprisingly good. Smelled it before I tasted it. Worth it.

Wow it's been 10 years since I worked in the area and this was one of our lunch spots and it's…read morestill here!! Glad they are still standing and survived Covid times. Food is still great. Place filled up quick on a Tuesday nite which was good too. Service is quick. Decent prices. Good spot to check out

This place absolutely and unambiguously fucks. I WANT TO LAY…read moreYOU DOWN IN A BED OF PAPADUM. Fuck, everything is good and interesting. Dishes are unique to each other and everything else you've tried. Great use and balance of spices. Veg dishes are complex, colourful, light and satisfying. This place fucks. It's truly melancholounous that I live 20 meters from it. Great location, drop by mine after you attend Bhoj if the quarantine is over. The head chef looks like a fucking movie star. Look appetizing is a tasty treat, one cannot go wrong on this menu. Have fun.

From my numerous experiences eating at Bhoj (at Spadina and Bloor), I have come to the conclusion…read morethat Bhoj makes the best Indian food in town! Apart from the divine and delicate taste of the wonderful dishes it prepares, I've noticed that it is light on salt and light on oil. After finishing one of their delicious fragrantly spiced meals, you don't feel weighed down or dying of thirst as I often come away feeling after eating at other Indian restaurants. Whether you eat in or take it out, you can always look forward to a joyful feast for the palate and for the soul! And by the way, their chicken dishes are so tender and finger-lickin' good!!!! But then again, everything at Bhoj is to die for. The restaurant itself is very clean, simple and plain in direct contrast to the food which explodes with deliciousness!!! Suffice it to say that I simply love it!

The server was wonderful and gave good recommendations and explained different items on the menu…read more While waiting for our meal they gave us a complimentary snack which was not expected but very much enjoyed. The lamb korma was delicious. If I lived in the area I would be frequenting this place!

Butter Chicken (6/10): Chicken was really dry. The curry was good, but the chicken really stuck…read moreout. Kind of ruined the whole dish. Lamb Biryani (10/10): Excellent biryani. In contrast with the chicken, the lamb was so, so tender. The portion size is HUGE. I would say this is a must-order. Butter Naan (9/10): Naan was delicious! Very flavorful and aromatic. Mango Delight (7/10): Tastes great, but it's really just some mango nectar that you can get at an Indian grocery store. Service was good at the beginning, but the staff were pretty hard to find towards the end of our meal. The interior of the restaurant is clean and comfortable.

I had my Christmas Eve dinner at Dil Tak, and was very pleased by my experience. It was very busy…read morebut the staff managed to help us find comfortable seating and guided us with our order. The service was fast, and asp the ambience is quite nice. We ordered a royal non veg platter which had a mix of apps, such as chicken tikka, haryali chicken, fish, seekh kebab and shrimps. This platter was served with three dips - mint, Kali mirch, and tamarind. This platter was a burst of flavours are paired well with the dips and also was very filling. We also ordered mains where we tried the Chicken Tikka paired with the special naan. The mains chicken was okay but I loved the grilled platter before. Overall it was a very nice experience and the food presentation and taste was top quality. I'll highly recommend it to anyone looking for Indian cusine in downtown Toronto!!

Lunch combos are offered starting Jun 2025, from 11:00-15:00. You can choose between vegetarian…read more($18.99) and non-veg ($20.99). From each category, you can choose 2 different curries (or double the same). Every combo comes with Salad, Basmati Rice, Papad, 2 pcs of any veg appetizer, dessert, and Butter Naan or Roti. They also have lunchtime cocktails ($17.99) and mocktails ($12.99). I ordered the following: 1. Lunch Combo non-veg ($20.99): Mango Chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala, Salad, Basmati Rice, Papad, Veg Pakora, Gulab Jamun, and Butter Naan. 2. Rose and Lavender Spritz ($12.99). The lunch combo was delicious and worth the price. The mocktail was also refreshing and beautiful. The customer service was good as usual. Review 2025-239

Biryaniwalla Downtown is a busy Indian restaurant in Toronto's Koreatown. It serves a wide range of…read moreHyderabadi‑style biryanis, from chicken and mutton to egg, prawn, and vegetarian options. The place stays open very late, often until 1AM or even 5:30AM, making it a popular stop for late‑night meals. The space is casual and cozy, with quick service and a menu built around bold spices and rich flavours. S the name implies, the biryani is the star here, offering great taste, aroma, portion sizes, and variety, including spicy regional styles and special trays for groups. Alongside biryani, they offer starters like dynamite gobi, curries, and desserts such as gulab jamun. It's a simple, no‑frills spot where the focus is on flavour, value, and feeding serious biryani cravings.

Cooking a biryani is an art and there are extremely few places who get it right…read more A good Biryani speaks to your soul and transcends you to heaven. Unfortunately, lots of places in Toronto who make promises of serving biryani teleport you to hell. My friends and family are lifelong fans of biryani. Of all the places Biryaniwalla is highly recommended and I have usually had it at get-togethers. This time though I decided to visit the place and order a take out personally. Located a few meters away from Bathurst station , the restaurant stands amongst other Asian eataries. Upon entering, we were greeted warmly by Ankita at the reception. We asked her for recommendations and she patiently explained us the options and advised 2 biryanis based on our spice tolerance and preferences. Taking her advice, we ordered: - Chicken Kaju Ghee Roast Bucket with double Masala for $43 ($39.99 for Biryani and Double masala pay $2.99 extra). - Palnadu Chicken Biryani ( $18.99) Ambience wise, the place is pretty chill with neatly lined tables for family and the huge Biryaniwalla Logo adorning the big wall. There was also a spin the wheel game, which you can play if you place a google review. While we waited for our order, the shop was quite busy with mobile food delivery orders. After about 10 minutes, we got our order and took it home. Chicken Kaju Ghee Roast Bucket: This is possibly their bestselling biryani. And I have to confess, I have tried it before and I absolutely love it. It is a delicious biryani , with nice moist chicken pieces, cashews and which is not too overpowering with spices. We ordered double masala because my better half likes it that way. The quantity for bucket was huge and can easily satify 3-4 people. Chicken Palnadu Biryani: Compared to Kaju Ghee Roast, this one is more tangy and a bit on the spicier side. It is a slight Achari taste and it was surprisingly delicious. Also, you get Salan (spicy-tangy gravy) and Raita (yoghurt mixture) with the biryanis, and they go quite well with the biryani. However, i somehow still felt the biryanis lack that authentic taste of biryani that you get in India and Pakistan. Real authentic biryanis have the inherent smoky flavor which comes from coal which is used to cook biryani and to give Biryani the dum ( pots are sealed and cooked over slow heat with coal - at bottom and at top.) Also missed that Birista that usually accompany Biryani layers. That being said, these are quite good biryanis. To foodies: Possibly the best biryani restaurant is toronto, that gets it as close to the authentic taste. The biryanis are delicious and they have lot of other options including seafood biryani. The quantities are huge and you and your loved ones will truly enjoy To management: Great biryanis. Great service by Ankita. Would love if you guys can sprinkle some birista ( fried onions) at the top layer or provide it on the side. Also it would be great if you can provide some incentive for customers who order directly from store. I knew you once had 10%.off , which when I asked was told it's still on but you need the offer card. I was a bit let down by that because at the end, it's just a formality. Also spin the wheel if you place a google review is a cheap tactic to get reviews. Just do it as a fun activity guys. Creates goodwill. As a brand strategist , I always recommend customer experience over a few dollars Overall this is a great place for biryanis. I definitely recommend it. Rating: 8.6/10 Signing off, Rahul V.S aka CanIndian Foodie

Went for lunch recently had a South Indian goat curry plus bindhi masala (okra) and bharta…read more(eggplant) The eggplant had a lovely Smokey taste to it. The bindhi was fresh tasting and the goat was nicely spiced I asked for it to be mild. It was a good meal but the atmosphere was not controllable. They decided to repave the road and the whole building shook. Luckily this was finished before the supper crowd came. No accommodations for the sound so customer service -1 star. But the food is still good

Came to dine-in without a wait to be seated. Classic Indian fare and menu…read more Samosas were flavorful but somewhat dry inside. Nicely crispy on the outside. The goat biryani was so spicy even at mild spice. Good, but super spicy for me that I couldn't eat much of it. Butter chicken was so classic, so comforting. Garlic naan paired perfectly with it. The biryani was huge. One could definitely be split between two people. With an addition of an appetizer, it still might've been more than enough.