Great food. It's not entirely as modernistic and forward thinking as they say, but if you take it as classic Indian food it's extremely good. The service was great, however the food does take a while (probably so that you enjoy your time in the restaurant longer for a better experience). The ambiance was good, with dimly lit lighting and multiple stories, allowing for only a small amount of people per floor for a quieter experience. read more

Absolutely delicious food here! Ordered pickup and we didn't even know it was a Michelin guide restaurant 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. read more

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For a Michelin recommended place we expected more from the meal. Service was slow and we had to ask two 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 read more

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This is a great place with amazing service. The drink we got was Bagicha which was very refreshing. We ordered a classic paneer tikka masala, pesto naan, veg biryani and malai kofta. Our apps were pani puri shots. Which was fun! read more

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I was expecting this to be incredible since it is michelen reviewed. It was good, but I've definitely had better. The food was good - especially the naan. Service was fast and efficient. The dining room was a bit rough. It smelled like bleach near my table and the tables were worn and stained. It's worth stopping by, but maybe a bit over rated. read more

Aanch - Chicken tikka masala - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I had high expectations from Aanch since it is mentioned on the Mechlin guide but It didn't live upto my expectations. Just tried out the Summerlicious menu and the food taste is pretty average. I have had better tasting Indian food in the city. Also it's a bit overpriced given they use no expensive ingredients despite being a fine dine. read more

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When I heard this place was on the Michelin guide I knew this place was legit, luckily we went in lunch time and you don't need to make reservation, and it was worth the trip, the inside looks very clean and modern, the washroom was very clean, honestly this place deserves a Michelin star honestly. We got the lunch special which is 20 bucks plus tax it comes with a tandoori chicken and dessert I got the butter chicken with dal makani, the waiter was very kind gave good recommendations, the butter chicken was hands down the best butter chicken I ever had in my life, the meat was tender and juicy and melts in your mouth, the sauce had perfect balance of sweet and spicy I hate butter chicken that is overly sweet. The lamb bhuna was very tasty as well, perfect amount of heat, and melts in your mouth, the portion size is massive and I think it's worth the price absolutely. The tandoori chicken was okay nothing special, the main star was the butter chicken, you can give me that all day I would lick the plate clean, it's a bit pricey for dinner if you wanna come here I would recommend coming for lunch they got a fantastic deal, big portion and the food is spectacular, if you want real Indian food and not the garbage stuff come to aanch I promise you won't be disappointed. And also my wife likes it which is huge because she is the pickiest Eater that I know, so for her saying this food is the best she ever tasted is massive, I would come here for dinner to try their other spectacular dishes I'm sure they won't disappoint. Right when you go in the ambiance is super inviting and very modern, the food was perfectly balance with spices, the ras Malai was so tasty that's included in the lunch not too sweet, I would definitely come back here with my family on a special I'm sure they will really enjoy it. read more

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They offer catering of individual thali / box meals with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options for large groups. Order arrived in a timely manner. The Matar Paneer was decent, but contained very few peas. The paneer itself was alright - tasted like firm tofu (which I liked) as opposed to the salty Western cheeses. The thali also came with Tri-Pepper Corn Chaat, Gobhi Aloo, Dal Tadka, a very small salad of lettuce and carrot, saffron rice, naan, veggie samosa, and Gulab Jamun (fried milk dumpling in saffron honey syrup). Other than the Gulab Jamun, almost everything was extremely spicy. The Gobhi Aloo wasn't that great, but the Dal Tadka (split lentils) was okay - it had a soupy consistency that went well over the rice. The naan was very tough. Samosa had pretty good seasoned potatoes filling, but the dough was too crumbly and flaky. Salad was just a small piece of lettuce with a few shreds of carrot. read more

Aanch - Matar Paneer (vegetarian) thali with naan and samosa - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Come for: Dilliwala butter chicken We ordered garlic naan, Dilliwala butter chicken and tandoori lamb chops. The butter chicken was quite possibly the best butter chicken I've had to date. The lamb was well seasoned but a bit tough. Service was friendly and food arrived pretty quickly. We ate in the upstairs dining room, which felt cozy. read more

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Really good and inexpensive Michelin starred Modern Indian Resturant. We ordered 2 daal/lentil curries, one paneer, mutton, and tandoori chicken. Everything was amazing! I can't really name each one but one of the curries had a tad too much ginger (possible because I just got a large piece) but while the tandoori and mutton were succulent without being over cooked, I was really surprised by the creaminess and the balance of the paneer. The star of the show was the Naan/ roti. Not only are they so fluffy they are soooooo crispy! Without any oiliness as they were cooked via tandoor read more

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Tried the 3-course tasting menu ($45) @aanchrestaurant today. Did you know they are Michelin rated? Worth a try if you like Indian food!! . . . I got the: - mutton cutlet - basa fish - in-house made apricot kulfi read more

Aanch - Mutton cutlet - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Food was amazing but the service could have been better. We waited over an hour for our food. However, after surfacing the issues to the staff they gave us free dishes and sped up the process of getting us our food. read more

The experience was not congruent with what I'd expect from a Michelin recommended restaurant. On this trip, I dined at PAI (also in the Michelin guide) and Aanch. PAI was in the top tier of most exciting renditions of Thai cuisine that I'd ever experienced (similar to NYC's Fish Cheeks, Thai Diner, etc). Aanch was just slightly elevated Indian with no wow! factor or real effort anywhere. The space is described in terms that are incredibly kind. Where others pick up "stylish," "intimate," and "cozy," I landed on prototypical hotel restaurant decor filled with awkward angles. Service was tentative and fairly slow. Sitting for ten, twenty minutes after finishing a course with no interaction was uncomfortable and I disliked having to call over a waiter multiple times. The MichelIn Guide uses pictures of the food that largely do not represent what you get. For the grilled items there is some attempt at dressing up the plate, but nothing worth a photograph. The curries are, well, curries. The food is good, slightly elevated. The cocktails are excellent. The menu is surprisingly hard to navigate. Overall, I wouldn't have been disappointed if I was staying at the connected Marriott and ended up here for dinner, but, going out of my way a little bit, it was hard to understand the praise. read more

Tried the dinner. Naan and tandoori breads were good! Malai kofta was good as well. Very nice gravy in dilli wala butter chicken! It was quite the same gravy we get in several places in Delhi! Ambiance was ok. Improvement opportunities - the chicken in butter chicken should be tandoori for great taste. The chicken was below average and it was not easy to break the pieces just with the bread. Many pieces had fat. The mango banta drink was almost 50% empty while another table had it almost full, this shows inconsistency. read more

Im not sure of this place. As a south asian, not a personal fan of their taste. The service is alright and the ambience is alright.

Cozy Indian restaurant in Toronto's core. Popular for dinner with a large menu and fun south Asian music. Loads of vegetarian options and a drink list. I personally tried the chicken chettinad and the banarasi paan kulfi. The chettinad packed a punch both with heat and peppery, savoury flavour. Went great with the butter naan. The kulfi was large, presentable and popped with cardamom. Super satisfying meal. Service was quick and no frills. Suggest dining in a larger group to reap economies of scale on the bill. read more

Aanch - Chicken chettinad - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The food was delicious. The kids loved the butter chicken with zeera rice and garlic butter naan. We ordered the tadka daal too . It was good . The laccha parantha was crispy , thin and delicious. For the dessert we ordered the gulab jamun . It was yum. Warm and not too sweet . read more

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Perfection. Lovely modern Indian establishment hosted by the chef/owner and his gracious team. We started with the calamari- terrific! Be advised portions are sized for sharing and we could have used another diner on our 2 person team! Mawa kofta and tandoori platter followed- of this the mawa sauce and shrimp tandoori were the stars. Rosemary naan alongside was worth the trip itself! Highly recommend this lovely place. You will be enchanted, as we were. read more

i am never one to complain about service but this was probably some of the worst ever. had lunch with the whole work team and the food took over an hour to come. on top of that they kept saying the food was 5 min away and then when we asked again they repeatedly said 5 more minutes like probably 5 times in total. also messed up some orders and the food itself was average. read more

Aanch - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Amazing restaurant!! Dal makhani and roti was wonderful. Service was quick and efficient. Loved Virgin mojito. read more

Just had dinner here. Was outstanding! Service: Everyone was super friendly, including our server Soniya, who was also very helpful in explaining and recommending dishes. Superb! Food: Every dish was delicious. We started with the Chatpatti calamari. The pieces were very large, and coated in a tasty sauce, but somehow still crispy. Served with a creamy mint and cilantro sauce for dipping that went perfectly. There were 4 of us and e we each got one dish for the table. Dilliwala Butter Chicken: this was called out in another review, and did not disappoint. Not as sweet as regular butter chicken, and just a touch spicy. Excellent. Dal Bukhara: everyone agreed this lentil dish in a creamy sauce was the star of the meal. Amazing! Chicken Tikka masala: different from what we were used to, but not in any bad way, a solid dish. Mutton Do Pyaza: The meat was so tender and flavorful and the sauce was spot on. I would definitely order this again as well. Garlic Naan: crispy outside tender inside and tasted as good as it smelled (which was mouthwatering!!) I could not recommend this restaurant more highly! read more

I came here on a Saturday night with a group of five to celebrate a birthday. At first glance we thought this restaurant was pretty fancy, especially since it was located in downtown Toronto and had white table cloths based off of the Google Maps photos. However, after arriving, we noticed that there were a few minor things in the decor, furniture and menus that show that the restaurant wasn't exactly fine dining. We were seated in the upstairs area which seems like it can be rented out for a private party. We started out with a few drinks including Kingfisher beer and mango lassies. For appetizers we decided to get the Chicken 65, the Vegetarian Platter and the Non-Vegetarian Platter. All three apps were pretty good. the c Chicken 65 wasn't as spicy as we had hoped and it wasn't as crispy as you can find other restaurants. The Vegetarian Platter had some nice items that I liked such as the spinach in Tikki, Paneer Tikka. this platter also came with samosas and onion pakora. The non-vegetarian platter was also pretty good. I really liked the lamb kebab and fish tikka that came with it, but the chicken and the shrimp weren't really anything special in terms of flavour. For our main dishes we decided to go with Dilliwala Butter Chicken, Kurkuri Bindhi, Paneer Tikka Masala, Mutton Roganjosh and Daal Bukhara. The Dilliwala Butter Chicken was good, the Kurkuri Bindhi was very thick and didn't have much masala, the Paneer Tikka Masala had good flavour but the paneer was hard. The Mutton Roganjosh was very good ( one of the best ones I've ever had) and the Daal Bukhara tasted pretty sweet To accompany these, we also got a few bread items; Plain Naans, Coriander Chilli Naan, Garlic Naan, Lachha Parantha & the Chicken Tikka Naan My favourite bread actually ended up being the Coriander Chilli Naan! Lastly for dessert, we tried the chocolate samosa which actually ended up being a crispy pastry sheet filled with nutella drizzled with strawberry coulis. It wasn't my favourite, I think because the crispy pastry choice felt a little bit off in my opinion. Overall, it was pretty good experience but I left a little bit disappointed. I had heard such great things about this restaurant and how amazing the food is, but I felt a little bit let down with the quality of the food especially for the price. I'm undecided if I will come back here again, but I'm glad I tried it at least once. read more

It's been so long since I've has great Indian food. I have high standards and expectations, and Aanch delivered!!! I got dinner here with some coworkers and was able to try the following: samosas, chicken tikka masala, butter chicken, Dilliwala butter chicken, chicken vindaloo, rice, and garlic naan. My favorite items were the samosas, butter chicken, and chicken vindaloo. The butter chicken actually tasted more like a chicken tikka masala. The chicken tikka masala tasted of just bell peppers. The Dilliwala butter chicken had the perfect amount of spice, but the smoked ginger really altered the taste of the dish. The naan here is perfection. It's a soft and doughier than other naan I've had in the past, but I think it's perfect. It has enough spring and moisture in it that reheating it is possible. Usually I can't eat leftover naan because it's so dry and hard. Loved this place so much that I ordered takeout a couple days later! Dine-in experience was much better in my opinion, but takeout was still delicious! read more

Great ambience, excellent service and out of this world food Best Indian food I've had in quite a while I might have to come back to Toronto just for this read more

Good service Found the food to be less than amazing Adequate but not wow Perhaps my expectations were unrealistic read more

We went there for a Winterlicious lunch, and seated at a round table in our little corner. The second floor dining was small compared to the photos I saw online. The decor is minimum. Where I was seated, I saw the entrance to the kitchen where I saw a pile of drinks piled up. Definitely not the greatest location to stock up your items. Not a great view at all for aa "fine dining" place. The service was good and the food was nicely displayed. My appy of two crab cakes was questionable as I didn't taste any crab meat. It tasted more like a small lentil patty. Even my friend questioned the server about the dish. The main dish came in a large heavy plate, divided up with the fish curry, rice, naan bread, chick pea curry and chick pea salad. The fish curry had a spice kick to it. Only about 4-5 pieces of fish. I was expecting more. My friend's chicken dish looked very similar, with minimum chicken pieces. The naan bread was warm and chewy!! The best part was the small chick pea curry which was actually hot in temperature. The spices were right on which one can eat it lIke a stew soup. The dessert was 2 small triangular fruiti kulfi that had a nice fruity taste to it. My tummy was satisfied. Due to the location, not sure if I'll be back, however, I had great company that day. read more

Visiting from LA, missing my Punjabi food and this amazingly, eclectically delicious establishment was the epitome of fine dining and tantalizing cuisine! Please try the butter chicken with garlic naan and mango lassi (better with ice)! We all shared and enjoyed and had leftovers for the next day! Service was excellent and staff was amazing! Thank you for giving us a wonderful experience! Ambiance was quiet, quaint and cozy. read more

Aanch - Butter chicken with garlic naan - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came by for their Winterlicious lunch this past week, which was flavourful and satisfying. The crab cake appetizer was delicious and slightly spicey, and the mushrooms/pineapples were a smaller portion but well cooked and seasoned. The mains were a good portion of whichever curry you chose, with rice, naan, salad, and chana masala on the side. My partner enjoyed the rich and savory mutton curry, while I had the spicy fish curry. Our favourite part of the meal was the fruit kulfi, which was a complicated and unique floral flavour. Service was attentive and friendly. I really think Aanch did a great job representing traditional Indian dishes with a modern flair! read more

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Service: 3.5 - the service was really slow. Waited about 30 minutes for the dishes to arrive. Waiter was not the most attentive but we were late for our reservation and they were cool ab Food: 4.5 - the fish Tikka was really moist and flavorful. The paneer was alright. Mango lassi was really good and balanced. The dessert was ok, but wasn't a fan of vermicelli on the kulfi Overall a good experience. Recommend a try read more

Aanch - Kulfi - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Service was friend, food was pretty good. The garlic naan was delicious and super fresh/hot, although it could've used a little more garlic and for the price they could've given us more. Had to order a second order since the bread is so thin but it tasted good and was so fresh out of the oven, it was worth it. Got the Diwili Butter Chicken and it just kinda tasted like chicken tikka masala. Again it was a little overpriced for the serving size. One person can easily eat one order of the chicken plus two orders of naan, so suddenly that's like $40 for a meal so it's not cheap. Overall, the food was good but didn't blow me away. read more

Aanch has amazing lunch options with a modern take on traditional northern Indian dishes. Decor is beautiful. The wooden motif by the entrance is stunning. Prices is very reasonable considering that it is in the middle of tourist district! Lunch special ($10-15) includes entree, appetizer and dessert! Entree comes with naan, rice and papadum! Staff are kind and generous. I had a special request due to my dietary needs. Aanch is the only Indian restaurant in the area that is able to accommodate them! My okra dish was divine. I inhaled it. Everything was delicious! My colleague loved her meal and said it reminds her of her trip to India! She thought she would never enjoy Indian food after eating it for one month! She was surprised at how much she enjoyed her meal! This is a true testament of Aanch's devotion to their cutlery craft! read more

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Cozy and personal. Meats were on the dryer side. Wine selection could use an improvement.

The vibes of the restaurant were strange. Also, they try to hype the "Michelin" aspect of the restaurant though they are listed on the guide without distinction. Service attentive. Flavor questionable. read more

Chicken Tikka Masala was amazingly flavorful! The garlic naan was delicious! And the service was great, she helped answer the 1001 questions we had and always made sure my beer and water glasses were full! Will definitely be back next time I'm in town! read more

The appetizers were ample and tasty. We had samosas and pani puri. The aloo gobi and butter chicken were very well made. The naan was crispy and light. Great service read more

I had an amaaaaaaazing lunch today at Aanch. With Covid restrictions, I am careful with where I dine and Aanch delivered on cleanliness and sanitization. My chicken thali provided an assortment of dishes that demonstrate the culinary excellence of the restaurant's chef. This is one of the best Indian restaurants in Toronto! read more

Aanch - Butter chicken thali with pappadam, samosa, peas in tomato curry, dhal, tandoori chicken, yogurt, naan, rice, carrots and rasmalai. - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Went for a late lunch and were the only customers. Service was good. Food was prepared fresh and very good. Will be going back again

I am of two minds regarding Aanch. Craving Indian I picked them as I had not dined there before and wanted to try something new. I am hardly an Indian food connoisseur, but certainly know an ersatz, Canadianized ketchupy Indian stew when I see one. This was not that. Thankfully. The service was kind and polite. The waiter suggested a chicken item that is not on the menu signalling how flexible and accommodating they could be. The chicken tikka in a stew of medium heat was delicious. I was charged extra for pilaf ($8), which I regret because I prefer Basmati rice. Also, and I can say this with some certainty, the naan was a day old. It was too hard, tough and chewy to be fresh. The restaurant should not serve day old naan if I am correct. Aside from the polite service, the stews I tasted were delicious, rich without being oily and generous in their portions. I tasted yoghurt, but the business tells me it was all coconut oil. The heat was just right and exactly as I had requested. 'Medium' had a kick to it, but was not truly hot. Prices are above average, but not too expensive especially given the area. read more

I love Winterlicious and trying out new restaurants, so when my friend chose Indian cuisine, I picked this place based on the reviews and its tier price. Location: 3/5 A bit of a walk west from St. Andrews station on Wellington. If we hadn't bussed, then I am not all too sure where to park nearby. The exterior was not that decorated nor obvious to us until we were at the corner of the street. Decor/Ambience: 3.5/5 We were seated right by the entrance, across from their bar, so we were closest to the unisex washroom. Usually, I would not be pleased with this seating arrangement, but this area turned out to be quite comfy and the doubled door prevented any coldness or noise from the outside to enter. The calm, coziness of the place allowed us to have some deep conversations, so the lunch went by before we knew it.. Food quality: 3.5/5 Everything had a nice kick to it, but thankfully not too much that I could not enjoy my meal. However, I was not too pleased that this restaurant had no substitute for their desserts, as they all had dairy and/or eggs in them. Thus, I needed my allergy pills. I chose the dessert that had the least allergens, the fruit kulfi, which was caramel used winter berries, mango, and pineapple infused 'ice cream', but it was more of a block of fruit yogurt in my opinion. It was hard and not creamy at all; a bit disappointing. As shown from my photo, the ice cubes only filled about half of the bowl that it was served in, making it even more underwhelming... Service: 4/5 Neither my beau nor I enjoy driving to or around downtown, so we took the TTC down. Unfortunately, the subway was closed on Line 1 between Finch and Eglinton today, which added half an hour to our commute. Luckily, the staff was very understanding and held a booth for us, since we made a reservation. Otherwise, food came very promptly and every item per course came altogether. Service was very prompt and straight to the point. Value: 5/5 $23 fixe prix for a 3-course meal is very agreeable, especially since main came with both naan and jeera rice, chanaa masala, papadum, and salad! Great portions. We were all full at the end and it did not cost us at all, even though my beau and my friend both had alcohol. Overall: 3.5/5 Decent place for Indian if you are in the area or have plans downtown before and after; very agreeable prices. Good tasting food, too. I was surprised that this restaurant could seat 70-80 people when I asked a staff. It seemed quite small when I took a glimpse of the upper floor. Not too memorable, but it was worth the buck. read more

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My friend and I ordered the machher johl (fish stew) and chicken tikka masala, along with fresh naan. The food was tasty and flavourful, but I thought it was very salty, especially compared to other Indian restaurants I've been to. I needed a higher naan (and later rice for my leftover curry lol) to stew ratio to counter the saltiness. As for the ambience, it was very nice and the service was also great :) read more

Aanch - Food - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario