The naan is AMAZING! It was perfectly crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. I would go back just for the naan honestly. The food is on the less spicy side compared to other Indian restaurants, so keep that in mind when you order. The service was EXCELLENT. I noted the restaurant only a few parties during peak dinner time though--not as busy as I would have expected. read more

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This place was still as good as I had more than three years ago. We had the chicken biriyani, lamb curry and beef vindaloo, chicken dhaba curry, chicken kabob. They also have a free dessert kheer because it was my wife's birthday the waiter was friendly and always checks to see if we are okay. The chicken curry was delicious and a good spice to it, the lamb curry was delicious the sauce was really good and perfect balance of spices. The restraunt had a great ambiance as well cuz the name is ambiyan. read more

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A great little Indian restaurant right in Main Street Unionville. Perfect for the summer time during patio season. The portion sizes are quite small, so do recommend ordering more if you are coming as a bigger group. The food is great, and recommend if you want to eat some good Indian food! 8/10 recommend! read more

Ambiyan - Chicken Tikka Masala & Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Unionville, Ontario

Indian food on main street unionville, feels a bit upscale, but also starting to look a little run down. The layout of the restaruant feels a bit weird making it hard to flag down waiters or for them to see us. Luckly we came late (830pm) on a week day so the waiters to patron ratio was better. Dhal curry - Enjoyed this curry very much. It was creamy and had a good mouthfeel to the curry. Would recommend to try. Garlic naan - The aroma of garlic was strong, but not much garlic flavour. The curry easily overpowered the garlic flavour. the Naan bread it self was delightful, light and fluffy but with some crispy edges and slight sweetness. Would just recommend getting the butter naan. Lamb Biryani - One of my go-to dishes in indian restos. Rice was nice and fluffy, flavour was well balanced. the lamb was cooked very well and was boneless. It was a bit spicy, but the yogurt help balance that out. Would defintely get again! read more

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My wife and I had a craving for Indian food and Ambiyan was the closest place. We had the tikki platter which included 3 types of tikki (potato, spinach and onion tikki) as an appetizer. The spinach was good and the potato was okay but a little bland, and the onion was overly salty. Overall, all three were a little on the oily side and could have used some more spice. For mains we ordered dal makhani and malai kofta with naan. The bread and mains were generously sized compared to a lot of other places. The main dishes were well prepared but very lightly spiced compared to any other Indian place I have been to. In the end, we left still craving an Indian meal. read more

Ugh... such a frustrating review to write because this resto could've EASILY been a 4 or 5 star experience. Located on main street unionville, this resto has been around for awhile, outlasting many businesses along main st that have come and gone. You can find parking in the back or at the curling club nearby. I came w/ my gf for dinner on a sunday. The aromas are amazing as you hover around the outside patio, you get a good waft of the curries being cooked in the kitchen. We waited at the podium out front for about a good 5-7 min before being acknowledged (while servers kept glancing at us). We ordered the seasonal special which was a 3 course dinner for 2. It included the chef's daily appetizer, 2 mains, 2 rice or naan (we got 1 rice and 1 naan) and also a choice of dessert b/w gulab jamun and kulfi. Beef samosas: The chef's daily appetizer of the day was aloo tikki which was roasted potato cakes. The server told us we could pick a substitute from the menu which was around the same price as the aloo tikki so we settled on some beef samosas. The samosas were great. Perfectly crispy, packed w/ filling and not dry. They also came with 2 dips. A green, yogurty, minty chutney and some sort of brown, sweet and spicy chutney. My gf and I were wondering if these were baked and not deep fried. Because it had that baked texture going on. Basmati rice: The rice was moist, not dry and flavoured w/ saffron. Fluffy and well seasoned. Garlic naan: We had a choice of plain, butter or garlic naan. We chose garlic naan and it did not disappoint. The bread was so fluffy, incredible garlic flavour and so soft. Butter chicken: So we actually ordered chicken tikka masala but the funny story is, they gave us another table's butter chicken and gave that table our tikka masala later. The butter chicken itself was great. The curry was creamy, complex and had so many spices in it. They used breast meat cubes rather than dark meat but the chicken was tender. Chicken korma: It's similar to butter chicken in that it's a curry but made from cashew nut paste and cream. I REALLY, really liked this dish but it arrived 20 min later than the rest of our food. We ordered an extra serving of garlic naan to mop up all of that curry goodness. Kulfi: For dessert we had a choice of kulfi or gulab jamun. We had both never tried kulfi before so we ordered up some pistachio kulfi. It reminded us of a very rock solid indian ice cream lol. We really enjoyed it though. That nutty flavour to end off a heavily seasoned meal. So you're wondering, why am I awarding 3 stars (I would give 3.5 stars but yelp doesn't permit half stars ... and normally I'd round up but in this case I just couldn't) if the food was bomb? Well, that would be the service and the price. From the get go, after being seated inside the resto, it was very apparent to us that the resto was understaffed. The patio seating is larger than the indoor seating and most of the staff are being stretched out way further than they need to be. The bar was literally being manned by different servers like 5 min after each other (no designated bartender) and our server (he was a nice gentleman) was running around so much we rarely saw him. At certain points we had to ask other servers (and even a busboy/volunteer at one point) for things/follow-ups. I do understand that there's a labour shortage in the service industry right now. But when there's corners of the resto being untouched by service, that needs to be addressed. My other gripe is that this resto is on the expensive side for indian food. There are a lot of spots in markham or scarborough that might not have an upscale resto vibe but serve quality food at a fraction of the price. On top of that, the portions could've been slightly bigger for the price that was being charged. They came out on the small, round silver trays. I did give a good tip at the end of the meal because we were given 10% off but for the totality of this review I can't give the resto 4 or 5 stars, which is a shame really. The food was really excellent but the service was driving my gf and I impatient by the end of the night. It was hard to flag someone down to even get our bill and that's not an exaggeration lol. Would I return? I think I will, but I'll be apprehensive. The patio seemed well-serviced so maybe that's where I'll request to be seated next time. And maybe I'll bring a larger group of friends which might "improve" service as well. read more

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Came for their lunch special and got the butter chicken and chicken tikka masala. Both tasted pretty good. Their naan was also not bad. Restaurants interior was a bit old school and service was okay. read more

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Came here for dinner on Father's Day. We got the Lamb Kebab, Lamb Roganjosh and a side of naan to share. The naan was super soft and buttery, it was a great compliment to the roganjosh curry. The curry was flavourful and the kebab was juicy and tender. I really enjoyed all the dishes. The restaurant had lots of seating and the waiters are friendly. Great place to visit for Indian food! read more

Ambiyan - Lamb kebab, naan, lamb roganjosh - Indian Near Me - Unionville, Ontario

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Taking a stroll in unionville, we got hungry and opted to try this place since it's one of two restaurants in the area that I haven't tried. I was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't very busy and we got a table right away. The host/server took us to our table of choice and so far so good till we asked about what he would recommend to us. He didn't seem adept at answering these questions. In comes another older man, a server as well, and we tried to ask him for recommendations for ordering something we could eat with our baby. The man seemed very short tempered and impatient at the impertinent questions we were asking and basically said there is nothing in the menu kid friendly except French fries and that everything is spicy. He seemed visibly unhappy at all the questions we were asking so I asked him to give us a minute to discuss. A handful of times while waiting he came over to ask if we are ready or order yet, despite having a visual of our table and seeing that we were busy dealing with baby. I honestly got the impression that he was annoyed at having to deal with us probably because of the baby. I ended up ordering a channa masala, vegetarian somosas (which were not spicy! So there goes the whole "everything is spicy" claim) and two orders of the naan. This guy just seemed so annoyed by us that when I ordered he asked me "what about rice. Don't you want any rice?" I told him no and he looked annoyed again. Maybe he thought we were too cheap ordering so little but given the lack of guidance from him, I ordered what I knew we could eat with baby. I wasn't taking any chances. The food was tasty but the portions were very small and the price tag for only those items that we ordered was $50 plus tips. I think the lack of service influenced my score because upscale service is what commands upscale pricing. Although the food was very tasty, the price appears disproportionately high due to the lack of service. Perhaps if I had had a more customer service minded server, someone who took pride in showcasing the cuisine of the place and cater to the client I would have felt the value for money. Sadly, I didn't and that's why I am giving them a low score. read more

Ambiyan - Vegetable Somoza. Channa masala. Naan - Indian Near Me - Unionville, Ontario

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My all time fav indian restaurant in the city! it's a classic here and a great place to bring family. just know the prices are overpriced cause of location however, the food is AMAZING! I absolutely adore their butter chicken with garlic naan -- def a must try!! The service is great too, manager is the nicest there. 10/10 (a lil pricey tho but worth it imo). also great outdoor seating in the summer! read more

Ambiyan Equals Ambiance !! I have been to this Indian-style restaurant several times over the years for a drink and a meal. On this visit I decided to bring the kids along as they hadn't had good Indian food in a long time and finally it seems like we were at the time getting a little break from Uber-Eats, dining at home and always getting take-out food. This restaurant is located on the middle of the Main Street Unionville strip and has been a staple of Main Street Unionville for years. Did you know Ambiyan also doubles as a pub? One side of the restaurant is dedicated to the pub and it has its own pub menu. Since this was a family visit we ate the food from the main restaurant. We were seated just under the roof attached to Ambiyan and were under a see-through vinyl which allowed us to catch a good breeze and protected us from the elements. In the fall and winter, this section is heated. We were seated and our server came to greet us almost immediately. he took the time to explain the food to my kids and started them off with Mango Lassies and an order of Cheesy Naan. The kids ate the Naan so fast I wan't able to take a picture of it. Our food for that night, Cheese Naan - With mozzarella and cheddar cheese duo - Gone in seconds Chicken Kebab - Baked skewers of minced chicken seasoned with garlic and spices - A little spice but okay for kids when they eat it with the yogurt Lamb Kebab - Baked skewers of ground lamb meat seasoned with garlic and spices - A little spicer then the Chicken but no problem, I selfishly ordered them for me. Tandoori Prawns - Tiger Prawns Marinated in Tandoori Spices and slow baked. - An abolute delight Butter Chicken - Classic, plaentiful and flavourful Lamb Korma - Came in a rich and creamy cashew sauce Vegetable Biryani - Made with spices and basmati rice, and packed with flavour Sides - Raita which is made with a natural yogurt with coriander, tomato and onion. My only disappoitment was that they didn't offer Kingfisher, an Indian Beer which I can find at many Indian restaurants in the GTA. In all the food was amazing and the kids enjoyed as much as the adults did. Our server was great and very patient with kids and helped them enjoy their meal and also challenged them a little to try some of the more spicier dishes. Another great meal at one of Unionville's most popular restaurants. If you haven't been there, I do recommend you give it a shot. read more

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If you're looking for a place to dine in Main Street Unionville, you should give Ambiyan a try! We had just finished a morning stroll in TooGood Pond park nearby and we were extremely hungry. We tried going to Next Door restaurant which is usually our go to place in this area but they were full and noticed this Indian restaurant with a very nice patio so we decided to give it a try. We don't usually pick Indian food because my husband can't handle spicy food but I figured there must be something non spicy. We asked the server which chicken dish was least spicy and she recommended chicken korma which is tender chicken meats braised in a thick sauce that wasn't spicy but very flavourful. My husband really liked it. It's so good with naan bread which is extra for $4. We will definitely be ordering this again. We also got the chicken Briyani which was also very good. The portions were quite big so the two dishes plus shrimp pakora appetizer were enough for the 3 of us to share. The lunch menu had a good selection that I think is similar to the dinner menu and the only difference for lunch was some discounted items like Briyani and mains. This is a great area to spend the day with a walk in the park, follow by lunch, then shopping, and relax at a coffee/tea shop or dessert/ice cream shop. There was even live music on the recent Sunday we visited. Highly recommended! read more

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Enjoyed a delicious meal tonight with great, friendly service and a good ambiance! Will definitely come back when we're in Toronto. Enjoyed Baigan Bhartha, Chicken Tikka Masala, Saag Paneer and my husband's special request for spicy vindaloo aloo curry. Naan was soft and flavorful. Great dining experience! read more

Ambiyan - Ambiance - Indian Near Me - Unionville, Ontario

I've been to Ambiyan a couple of times in the last few months, and I've had an overall good experience both times. The first time I went, we ordered the chicken chettinad, which is not a chicken dish I normally order, however it was tasty and I enjoyed it. We also ordered the vegetable biryani which was very good and the portion was very generous. But I have to say my absolute favourite part of the meal was the garlic naan, it was so soft, doughy and buttery, definitely one of the best I've had! The second time around, we ordered chana masala, saag paneer, baigan bharta, and daal malkani. The chana was delicious and cooked very well, and I also loved the baigan bharta; those were probably my favourites. I enjoyed the other vegetarian dishes as well. The biggest disappointment for me was their butter chicken. WAY TOO sweet and sugary for my liking. If you don't like sweet Indian dishes, I highly recommend you do not order this butter chicken. I also ordered the rice with peas, which I was a little bit disappointed with as well because the peas were very undercooked. To end on a high note however, the garlic naan was just as delicious and fluffy as the last time. Overall not the best Indian food I've ever had, but still pretty good! read more

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Service 4.5 Food 3.5 Ambiance 4.0 Between 2 people our meal consisted of veggie paneer biriyani, butter naan, a chicken vindaloo, and 2 beers on tap. The meals don't come with rice, so we decided on a biriyani, and it was probably my best decision of the day, we even walked away with a small take away container. For the price we paid for the food, I think it was either too hard (naan) or too sweet (vindaloo) for my liking, comparing it with many other Indian restaurants I've tried at Etobicoke and Mississauga. If you'd like ambience and celebration, this could be your spot. But if you're looking for authentic quality food, I'd save my trip for another Indian restaurant. read more

Ambiyan - Indian Near Me - Unionville, Ontario

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Love this place, we come back once a year when we need our fix on indian food since it's the only decent indian restaurant within a 10-minute drive from us. Service is great, but everything feels very fast-paced in here. The plates and cutlery were on our table as soon as we ordered our first drink. And after ordering the food it came out straight away. Which perhaps is what some people like! As for the food, the lamb roganjosh is our favourite as well as the eggplant bharta. Aloo gobi was a dissapointment - it was literally 3 giant pieces of cauliflower and 2 giant pieces of potatoes. We had to cut up everything ourselves so everyone could get some of each. Nothing came very hot, it was all lukewarm. I assume every curry they make is ready in a pot to be served into dishes, but they could do with trying to keep it all nice and hot. It's a very average but reliable Indian restaurant if you're really craving Indian. Just a heads up, they won't accept the 10% off coupon on yelp - it's invalid read more

Ambiyan - Lamb Roganjosh, aloo gobhi - Indian Near Me - Unionville, Ontario

Before East Asia decided to invade Main Street Unionville, a small part of South Asia had quietly moved in and taken up residence. Years later, as the restaurant landscape ebbed and flowed on the street, Ambiyan still confidently stood its ground, luring passerbys with spicy aromas. Oh yeah, it's expensive. There's no doubt about that. $19 for entrees that come out as little silver bowls filled with saucy meats. But if you don't think those saucy meats will fill you up, you're wrong. I've tried the butter chicken, chicken tikka masala (curry yogurt sauce) and lamb saag (boiled seasoned spinach). All were fantastic. I alternated between shoving more in my mouth because it was so delicious and taking a long break because my tongue was on fire. Extra $5 for rice or naan, which might be a rip off but damn it, you will absolutely need those overpriced carbs. Seriously, you can't just eat the entrees by themselves, they're practically spicy sauces. No wonder lassi drinks were invented. Nothing kills the burn better. On top of the fiery main dishes, they serve a range of appetizers. I personally think the spinach pakoras are delightful. Yes, there may be better, cheaper, more authentic Indian food out there. I wouldn't know, I'm a noob. But there sure is something special about walking into this beautiful restaurant, looking out onto scenic Main Street, and enjoying some delicious curry. Walk by Ambiyan and take a whiff. That's the smell of amazing food...and the American dream (Okay, Canadian). (13/100) - 2018 read more

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I stepped in here just to have a light snack on a beautiful sunny weekend day. The patio was open and I had a nice taste of one of their appetizers! (Food:) VEGETARIAN SAMOSAS: Oooo I've really come to love samosas ever since one of my colleagues brought them to work! And these ones were great! WIth potatoes and peas on the inside, they were arranged artistically, but having each half split open and having a green/brown sauce on the side. (Price:) VEGETARIAN SAMOSAS: $7 I think my Tamil friend would say that that's too much for a samosa, but I don't eat a lot of Indian food anyways haha. (Ambience:) I didn't even step inside, but the patio was nice. (Service:) Fine. (Overall:) I liked it! Vege samosas are the best! read more

Ambiyan - Vegetarian samosas - Indian Near Me - Unionville, Ontario

Ambiyan located in Unionville, ON offers indoor and outdoor dining options. We tried Dal Makhani and Malai Kofta. Dal Makhani is not exactly as it Dal Makhani should be. It was salty and burnt as well. Initially, the server didn't seem to be happy but surely remembered to give us the smile at the time of bill payment to ensure the tip is given. Being an Indian, I didn't receive welcoming vibes while entering and being seated in the restaurant. Laccha Paratha and Plain Naan was good. Based on staff behaviour and food taste, I would not recommend this place to anyone. read more

Ambiyan - Dal Makhani - Indian Near Me - Unionville, Ontario

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I rarely go to a la carte Indian restaurants because I still don't know all the names of my favourite dishes so I tend to eat with my eyes first at a buffet. I've heard good things about Ambiyan so we decided to try it while celebrating a friend's birthday. We started with Chicken Pakora and Onion Bhaji as appetizers. The servings looked a bit on the small side and the taste was just okay, nothing to get excited about. For our mains, we ordered the Chana Masala (chick peas), Saag Paneer (spinach and cheese), Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala, Ambiyan Lamb Curry, Beef Kofta, Basmati Rice, and Butter Naan. It didn't take long for the food to arrive and it was very colourful and aromatic. Every dish was full of rich flavour, making it difficult to pick a favourite. They were all good. We ended up ordering more naan because it was good and we needed it to mop up all the sauces. At first sight, the portions appeared small but we ended up struggling to finish everything. The service was very good. Our water glasses were never empty. Although it was an overall good experience, I did find it pricey. It worked out to $35/person, including tax and tip, and no alcohol. That's twice as much as I usually pay at my favourite Indian buffet where I can eat more choices until I'm stuffed sick. I might consider coming here again for a special occasion but there are lots of options in this price range. 3.5/5.0 read more

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Great indian food. I would eat here atleast every week . I have tried their Chicken Tikka Masala, Beef Masala and the Ambiyan Lamb Curry. The Chicken Tikka Masala is a bit dry and too sweet. I ended throwing away half the portion. The beef and Lamb was pretty good. It was tender and spicy. read more

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First time ordering from Ambiyan, and they have some amazing deals when you order takeout via Uber Eats right now. The butter chicken ($19) was a part of their BOGO promotion, and it was delicious! The chicken breast had a little smoky/ charred flavour & the butter chicken sauce was full of tomato flavour. Took off one star because it's slightly more expensive than other Indian restaurants in the area, and it didn't come with a side of naan or rice. A side of rice was $6! Quite expensive for rice... The garlic naan ($4.75) was reasonably priced and quite big. As for texture, the naan is more on the fluffy doughy side. read more

We have been here a number of times. Food is always fresh and very tasty. They accommodated our request for less spicy!

Dine in or take out, food is fresh, delicious and definitely got me coming back for more! I love the little messages I get on the paper bag when I order takeout from their site. It's a nice touch to their service. It shows that they care. read more

Came on a Monday night twice cause they've got a great promotion - but one main and side get another main and side 50% off. I've been here twice I will say that once I did get a stomachache but it was worth it and might have been just the spice (we'll never know and I would still go back). Love their butter chicken, garlic naan is a must have and their beef masala. I personally can't take too much spice so the beef masala has quite a kick to it so highly advise getting rice to tame that fire. read more

Ambiyan - Indian Near Me - Unionville, Ontario

The portions were too small for the price they charged. The service also took forever.

Chicken Biryani/Lamb Biryani - 9/10 soooo delicious everytime we get it. Chicken is soft & lamb is also soft+flavourful. My only wish is that they give a few more pieces of meat bcuz there is alooot of rice. Butter chicken - 8/10 also delicious but again wish they would give a bit more chicken prices ;D @jk.nomz read more

The naan's we're amazing, however the mango lassi tasted like it was from a can. Also, we ordered the butter chicken and chicken Tikka masala. They were identical with same sauce the only difference being that one was tart and the other sweet. Not supposed to be prepared that way. Samosas were good. They could do a lot better. Too many waiters as well! read more

It was Pokemon Go Fest this past weekend so my bf and I were part of the crowds in Unionville. We decided to stop here for lunch. We ordered the usual: 1. Butter Chicken: Delicious and good quality meat 2. Rice: Okay, a little dry this time and a lot less when comparing to takeout orders 3. Buttered Naan: Naan was fresh and hot; an absolute must when eating curry. Two things that decreased the review so significantly 1. We were given a menu that had pricing that was different than the cheque. On the menu it stated butter chicken for lunch came with a side for $17.99 (naan). Then we added another side (rice). The bill came to about $35 and we realized they charged us the full price (dinner prices). We thought this was super shady. 2. I know how incredibly hot it is but one of the servers had his mask down below his nose. I hope the restaurant provides better PPE that works for their staff (thinner high quality masks). read more

Yes Im brown so I know my Indian food. This place caters for the white folks. The flavours are dull and where is the spice????? We ordered the lamp chops. Lamps chops are always a little pricy but always worth it right?? Not here. They were ok and were worth five bucks, maybe then I wouldnt feel ripped off. Then we ate the tandoori chicken. Just by looking at it it didnt seem right. The colour was off and the taste was even more so. We mentioned this to our server but he didnt care. He said this is just how they made it. I was tempted to leave at the given moment but I had my wine to finish. We continued to order our main: chicken tikka masala. We asked for the 'brown version'. I wanted a lot more spice and flavour and they listened. They got it right!!! It was delicious. Maybe I should have said that for all the meals I ordered. Oh and the naan bread, was white fluffy and freshly hot! I found this place ok. The service was good but some of the staff was rude. The food can be better. The drinks were great. This place is over priced. I dont think I would go out of my way to come back here. I had heard great things about this place but it was from a non indian friend. Ambiyan needs to spice it up! read more

Ambiyan - View from the patio - Indian Near Me - Unionville, Ontario

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Do not be fooled by the photos taken up-close of their food. Be prepared to lighten your wallet for a meal that wouldn't even fill my dog. Since I was taking a park walk nearby with my puppers and my best friend, we decided to drop by a restaurant on mainstreet as most of them offer outdoor seating, suitable for enjoying a meal and not having to worry whether your puppy is allowed to stay with you :) The service is a little absent. When i walked into the restaurant, I was practically ignored for a few minutes, and after being seated, the waiter was quite unavailable for the rest of my stay. Well, he did offer a seat for my puppers and give them a water bowl at my request, which was fairly appreciated. We ordered their non-vegetarian prix fixed meal ($25) with lamb kebob (appetizer), butter chicken (main), and garlic butter naan (substitute side). A chicken pekora appetizer was also added ($10) to our meal. The portions are very small for the price as I mentioned earlier. The lamb kebob was more like a small sausage, sliced and pieced through the centre with a skewer but served with the skewer removed. It comes with a light, citrus green sauce which compliments the rustic lamb taste quite well. The chicken pekora was served with small fried bits of wonton skin. Evrything in this dish seemed as if they left it in the fryer and completely forgot about it, causing the chicken to be hard and dry. The garlic naan was flat with garlic butter spread on only one side and having completely charred on the other side. The butter chicken wasn't special, wasn't the best I've had. Dry chicken and a curry sauce, not rich enough with butter. Mainstreet had a nice atmosphere to it, but taste is king: and despite my lack of expertise in this cuisine, I've had much much better. read more

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Stopped for some cold drinks at their village pub on a Sunday afternoon. Sweet service and highly recommends the chicken and vegetable samosas the food but will be back for a bigger bite. Definitely a spot to hit in Markham as there does not seem to be too much entertainment in this laid back town. Only downfall was there was street food being served and sold but if you bought it you could not eat on patio. Very off so this was the only eyebrow raise. read more

Ambiyan - Indian Near Me - Unionville, Ontario

This is definitely the best restaurant on the strip! Beautiful patio, friendly and fast service and the food is absolutely delicious! My favourite Indian dish is paneer and this place makes is very well, one of my favourites for sure. Definitely worth checking out! read more

Ive been to this restaurant a few times because of their high quality food and service. Great lamb biryani! Also loved their saag paneer. Naan was also fresh and tasty. Their lemonade though (tasted a bit powdery) went down like juice but dangerously loaded! read more

Ambiyan - Indian Near Me - Unionville, Ontario

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This classy Indian restaurant in charming Unionville has great ambiance and good food. Nestled in quaint little downtown Unionville, Ambiyan delighted us from the moment we first saw it. The outside of the restaurant has a homestead-y kind of feel to it: a wooden picket fence, outdoor tables, and a porch leading up to the front door. The inside was equally delightful, with artwork on the walls, stylish furniture, and lots of seating room. We weren't sure what to order, so we got the four-course tasting menu. The first course, the appetizers, was mediocre and didn't strike us as very authentic. The second course, sorbet, was just a palate cleanser, but a good one. The third course, the main meal, was the star. We got to pick up to 6 dishes to try and share, and they were all delicious. Our favorites were the rogan josh, the spicy seafood curry, and the palak paneer. The garlic naan was also divine. Finally, the fourth course, the desert, was also wonderful, but we didn't eat too much since we were already stuffed. The whole experience was tasty and relaxing. The service was quite slow, so we spent more time here than we wanted to. But if you have time to spare and want a classy meal, this is a good choice. read more

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We walked by the restaurant a few times and enjoyed the aroma of the food. Finally we came to try it. I ordered a vegetarian dish, Malai Kofta ($13) and hubby ordered tiger prawn & scallop vindaloo($30). I like the atmosphere of the restaurant, customer service was good. The two main dishes did not include rice or nann. We had to order nann $4.75 separately. The dumpling came first and then they got the order wrong for the other dish so we basically finished one dish and waited for the other to come. The food taste really good. The price is a bit on the high side in my opinion. For $13 only malai kofta had 2 dumplings, no rice or nann included. Basically $30+$5 nann for a meal. I probably would not come back unless there was a groupon deal. I have had similar dishes just as good and it cost me half the price and they all included rice and nann. read more

Ambiyan - Indian Near Me - Unionville, Ontario

We came here, based on Yelp reviews as we were in the area for the Unionville festival and well craving Indian food as well (who really wants to drive to Brampton from Unionville) sad to say I kinda wish I had taken the drive. We got to the restaurant in time to watch the end of the 3rd period of the Stanley Cup Finals - I was quite happy about that as I didn't except the restaurant to show the game. now onto my review: We were seated and mostly served by (who looked to me) like the owner. She was kind and answered the questions we had. We appreciated the jug of water that came out as we would have been disappointed otherwise as the service was VERY slow. we ordered the prefix non-veg menu which was $25/pp. It came with an app and a main. it took quite some time to get the food in between. Apps: the Chicken pakora and samosa. Okay so my opinion may be a bit biased as I am of Indian decent but the pakora tasted like chicken fingers and I've had better Samosas at the Cheesecake Factory in Buffalo. Mains: Lamb & Chicken curry - again nothing to wow me- and I felt flavour was actually missing from the lamb dish. the naans we got were good. We waiting a while to get our bill as well, we were the last customers left inside so I thought service would have been better but I felt everyone was more rushed to go home. we even heard a disagreement with (who I think is) the owner and one of the staff. when we were paying the bill is when another individual said "you guys picked the busiest day to come on" to which we said "is that why the service was so slow?" and to which he has nothing to say, not even an apology. to be honest - i wouldn't return. read more

Ambiyan - apps - chicken: pakora and samosa - Indian Near Me - Unionville, Ontario

the first time I dined in at Ambiyan was 15 years ago. I've been there for lunch, dinner, ordered take-out, celebrated special occasions etc. Once upon a time, I would have easily rated Ambiyan 5 stars. I'm not sure what has happened at this restaurant. New owner? New chef? New recipes? The food does not taste anything like it used to. Chicken Korma, Butter Chicken, Tikka Masala, Beef Vindaloo etc., all of these dishes are lacking in flavour. Very watery, no kick to the delicious Indian spices that should be coming through. Very disappointed in the food and the fact that the prices are so high and I'm not getting the same quality or quantity that I used to. There is much less chicken and beef in the dishes and smaller sizes than they used to add. The food used to be so spicy that I was always asking for an extra mango yogurt drink and water refills. It's nowhere near that spicy now. One of my fav things when eating their food was dipping the Naan bread into the curry of any and all of their dishes. The texture and consistency of the curries is so watery it's nearly impossible to get the sauce to stick to the bread. It seems as though the price of the Naan has also doubled since pre-Covid. You want to raise your prices? That's fine, but don't skimp on quality and & quantity. Trying to eat locally and support locally is difficult when restaurants are cutting back on the quality and quantity. Not sure if I will go back after 3 of the same experiences in the last 6 weeks. read more

I had lunch here with two coworkers, one of them is an Indian, on a Friday. Ours was the only table for the entire time. I ordered a Lamb Vindaloo with rice from the lunch combo. The Vindaloo curry was the spiciest I have ever had. I knew that Vindaloo curry was a really spicy curry. Yet my Indian coworker agreed that the Vindaloo curry here was too spicy even compared to the version in her homeland. On the positive side, my coworkers said their food tasted good. The venue was beautifully decorated. The services was fine. The waiter was polite and effective (bear in mind that we were the only customers the entire time). And echo other reviewers, the food was expensive. A non-vegetarian lunch combo costed $20 per person. A vegetarian lunch combo costed $15. read more

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Unless you are willing to wait for more than one hour for your appetizer dish to arrive, I recommend you give your business elsewhere. Service was poor and extremely slow. Portion sizes for Indian food here are pathetic. Butter chicken was more like sweetened chicken and the chicken meat pieces were paltry for the price charged. The dessert for two peoples servings was even more pathetic. Sorry we wasted our evening dining here and the food was a great disappointment. Will not come again nor recommend others to come here. read more