After moving to waterloo recently and being in quarantine, I heard about aunty's kitchen a lot from my friends who asked me to try it out for south east asian foods. Up till now I have tried their: - Butter Chicken with Naan: Way too good. Simply delicious. Would definitely be ordering it again and also be recommending it to others. However, I didn't like the rice that came with the butter chicken as they lacked flavour and were a lil' bit hard to chew. - Lahori Fish: I liked it. The spices were well-balanced and the fish was freshly fried. - Gulab Jamun: They were good too. - Nihari: I liked it. It was fresh and the meat was soft (as it should be). My only suggestion would be to serve it with complimentary nihari condiments like sliced lemon, peppers, fried onions and thinly sliced ginger etc as these would add more value and authenticity to the dish. - Chicken Tikka with Biryani Rice: I really liked the combo. The biryani and tikkas were fresh and flavoursome. - Kheer: I would call it a "go back" dish as I would definitely be going back to Aunty's Kitchen for it. The creamy flavours of the kheer with coarsely ground texture, neither too sweet nor too bland and the rich khoya/milky taste is worth trying. I would definitely be ordering it again and also be recommending it to others. - Cheese Naan: It was a bit disappointing as the cheese naans that we get back home i.e., Pakistan have a crispy exterior and a soft interior with rich cheesy filling (as soon as you take a morsel the cheese starts flowing out of the naan. Besides this, they have a very light blend of spices which perfectly compliment the cheese). On the contrary, the cheese naan that Aunty's Kitchen made was nothing like this. It was a thin naan/roti with a bit of mozzarella cheese filling. The naan tasted fine but wasn't worth 10$. - Paratha: Aunty's Kitchen doesn't make home-cooked parathas. It just pan-cooks the ready-made frozen CD- sized parathas. It was a disappointing experience as I wasn't expecting a 2$ paratha to be a heated frozen-paratha. I wouldn't recommend the parathas. With that being said, my overall experience is good. The restaurant actually calls to explain what it can / can't entertain if you have mentioned any special instructions in the online app. I also received a cute hand-written thank you note. - [ ] Twisted Indian Wrap (4) I recently ordered their veg samosas with chaye. The samosas and chutneys were freshly made and really good to taste. The chai however, was ok-ish since it wasn't freshly brewed and lacked that freshly frothed chai flavour. The customer service was friendly and I can see myself trying more of their menu items. read more

I gave it a 4, but I really think this place deserves 3.5 When I had aunty's when it first opened I thought it was the best thing ever. The fusion was my first dish and it was perfect. Right amount of spice and flavour. However, after they renovated I felt the flavour went down. The fusion is now a hit or miss, however the briyani is still good and can last two meals. Not a lot of space to eat, so takeout is probably a good idea. read more

Awesome indian food/hakka. Serving size is generous and the food is great. Very popular at lunch time. The one problem would be how you feel after eating. I felt very heavy and tired after likely due to the amount of oil they use. read more

When it first opened in University Plaza I would have given Aunty's 5 stars. The staff was friendly, they had speedy service, the food was flavourful and they gave large portions. Everything a customer could ask for. I took one star off because after the renovation they increased the price by a dollar or two and decreased the portions. But recently, I found portions has increased back a little, still not like what it first opened but closer to what it used to be. I usually get fusion, butter chicken and fish curry. I always get spicy mayo for my fries. That stuff is addictive! read more

I have been coming here for a while. My absolute favorite is the Friday special of Nihari. Used to be a large bowl of thick "SPICY" stew with two large pieces of tender fall apart beef, served with biryani rice on the side. They have changed it to a plate with the rice and stew together. I do prefer the bowl as it was a larger serving and you can mix how you want. But I will still go and order it, as it is my favorite. price $8.99. I have also had the butter chicken, karhai chicken, and MSD Rolls. All good. Highly recomended! read more

It was fine before, but recently they reduced the meat portion and instead they added lots on onions and garlic and tomato! The shawarma plate is mostly filled with onions (fresh and stir fried). I used to go there couple of times a week, but I don't go there anymore. read more

Consistent quality, something hard to find in the University plaza. Aunty's Kitchen is an affordable option for when you want to get your Indian addiction satisfied. They also sell their dishes outside of this location. I found some in the Math and Computer's C&D on-campus. read more

It's pretty run of the mill desi food - comes in big portions and the prices are reasonable. The staff is nice as well. It's not quite spicy enough and it's not really authentic flavouring but it's good food on a budget. The place has a lot of seating inside, TVs and will always have students hanging around. read more

I used to really like Aunty's a lot (Came here biweekly last year); always went for the butter chicken or chicken on the rocks but lately it has been stinging out on me. They recently added a 2 for $11.99 chicken on the rocks deal that was initially well worth the price because they top off the rice with a good layer of chicken. But in my past two visits over the past two weeks, their chicken to rice ratio has plummeted. I ordered the usual 2 for $11.99 chicken on the rocks today and when I opened my box I could barely see any chicken. I layered the chicken on one side to see how much they actually gave me and it ended up covering 1/4 the box... Where did the 3/4 of the chicken I used to get go? At this point I would hardly call it a 'deal' any more. At least last week I got 1/2 the box covered in chicken. Until they fix their ratios I don't think I'll be ordering it again. I'd just stick to the butter chicken. Good flavour and portions still. read more

Hate it!!! Worst food I ever had.. they put old curry into my fries and call it gravy..waited 30 minutes to get my order

This is the cutest place ever! Perfect for college students to grab a quick bite to eat at a reasonable price and exceptional flavor. The brothers who own the restaurant provide great service and have an awesome sense of humor if you talk to them! Tandoori chicken is delish! Cheapest biryani in the area. And just for the record, this place is Pakistani not Indian. read more

Biriani rice was better when Chinese guy was around. Now service staff is Indians. There's lots of cumin and Lemon slices on Rice.

Really Bad chicken biriyani. Just a mix of rice and lots of cheap oil with 2 pieces of meat. Threw away most of it. Will never buy biriyani here again. Get a chef if you want to run this business yo. Maybe there's no better choice here. I'm new to town but not new to biriyani. read more

Amazing food and customer service. The food was Very flavourful !! The ambiance was perfect for the campus environment. The food was very affordable and tons of variety for everyone read more

Updating my review from a few months back. They've seriously upped their game since I was last there. The shawarma is incredible now, tons of flavour, I love it. read more

Great portions at a very reasonable price. I had the Chicken Biryani with a side of Chicken Karahi and had to take most of it home due to the amount of food. The Biryani was decent, but I felt it tried to make up for a lack of flavour with spiciness; I still think Ali Tandoori Junction has the best Biryani in town. However, the Karahi was delicious, having a pleasant combination of sweet and spicy, with lots of flavour. Good food and good service means I'll be back for more! read more

Its a nice little place at the university plaza. The venue is not great but the portion sizes and price makes up for it. The employees are friendly and will get you a meal the way you like it. The food quality is mediocre, its ok but nothing special. Depending on what time you go, the food might not look that fresh. Good for a take away but not for a date. read more

I literally cannot count how many times I've been here. The portions are huuge, so you get what you pay for. The butter chicken is the best item, and their daily specials are pretty good too. I'd stay away from the wraps though. All of my friends that I've brought here are hooked. This is the best Indian place on University Road by default. Come and have a taste when you can. read more

13 Bucks for Butter Chicken Take Out. Portion is literally tiny and it has gotten really spicy. Not sure what happened. But never again. Like Wow. read more

If you ask any student in the University Plaza, they are most likely going to know Aunty's Kitchen. It serves great fusion Indian food with big portions. There's not much of an ambience or seating area, but I don't mind as I usually like to bring it home and eat such comfort food at the comfort of my own home. Most things are over $10 but I usually can't finish it in one sitting so the price is very fair. I'm not too big of a fun of their fries but when it is covered in rich butter chicken sauce, who can resist? I love their raita that comes with their biryani rices too. read more

I like their butter chicken and french fries. It is great if you are into spicy flavours. All of their menu it is not that expensive and quite delicious. The portions are big. It is perfect to share, unless you want a lot of left overs. read more

I recant my previous review after trying aunties again most recently. I had the shawarma plate and the service was much better than before (it took 5 minutes this around!). The serving size was plentiful and everything was well seasoned. I appreciate management following up on my review and addressing my previous concerns. Aunties lives up to its reputation as a quintessential experience of a Waterloo student! read more

These guys have really stepped up their game since the recent renovation. The place seems cleaner and my previous complaints about speed of service have been addressed now that the kitchen and serving counter are not separated by a wall anymore. There also seems to be a lot more staff. The menu is more or less the same which isn't a bad thing. I come here when I get bored of the Chinese food in the plaza. EDIT: My only complaint is almost a non-complaint. Their portion sizes are waaaay too big. The reason why I never order their dinner style meals is because I can never finish them. If they reduced the price to less than $10 and reduced the portion size, I would totally order butter chicken a lot more often. read more

The food per dollar here is pretty good. My only complaint is that the curry flavour in the buttered chicken is a bit lacking, and it's just spicy for the sake of being spicy. read more

The food is good but what's better is their customer service. Especially when the owner is manning the kitchen. The quality of the food being sent out is kept high. The other day I came in with my dad and ordered some naans. When I was about to pick them up, the owner threw away the burnt ones ( wasn't even that burnt ) and told them to replace with better ones. Things like this makes me want to keep coming back. read more

First time being here ; was recommended by a coworker. The staff was awesome .. but that may just be the only thing that was good. We ordered butter chicken ; but what we got tasted ABSOLUTELY nothing like butter chicken. I was extremely disappointed... butter chicken is a bit sweet no? This was spicy to the max. And portion that was given ; more fries and rice and less butter chicken.. will definitely not be going back. read more

Had lunch at this place today. Fresh and delicious food and super friendly cheering staff. Will definitely go there again.

The food is great even though it's westernized. The kebab and fusion are great dishes, prices are also decent. Pretty nice place in Waterloo but the seating for groups is not great. read more

Food is still tasty despite the fact that it's not authentic Indian cuisine. You get a solid meal for the amount you pay. My favourite item to get is the Butter Chicken Dinner. However, theres not many vegetarian options if you care about that, and one might get diarrhea from time to time. read more

Really enjoyed the food here and the portion sizes were more than enough! Had the curry fish and the paneer and they were both great, especially at the prices they go for. Just would have like to have seen the cleanliness of the place be a little higher, but we did go towards the end of the day, so I can understand. Definitely would recommend. read more

1.5/5 the later in the night you decide to go, the more the quality of food drops their "daily special" usually is still both pricey and tastes pretty bad the fries they serve are soft and they don't have ketchup or anything so you have to rely on the sauce they provide. i've had multiple occasions where they cheaped out on giving the sauce, it was literally a tablespoon of sauce in the entire takeout container. their butter chicken was decent but you could tell it wasn't authentic stuff. their redeeming factor is that the portions given out are quite large, but they better be large for how expensive the food is (over $10) read more

Not that great, even for Waterloo Indian food. Naan was very stiff, chicken was dry and far too mild. Don't think I'll be eating here again.

I got the butter chicken with naan and rice, and samosas. The samosas were rock hard, I wouldn't recommend them. On the other hand, the butter chicken was great. Other than the hard samosas, the only negative thing would be the wait time. Took about 15 minutes to get my order. read more

I would have given this five stars but they've been increasing their prices. The food itself is fantastic. I highly recommend the butter chicken. read more

The food has really gone downhill in recent times and the last time I ate here I actually felt kinda sick . The chicken wraps are still decent as far as I can recall. read more

Worst restaurant in the history of Pakistani cuisine, these folks do NOT know a thing about building customer relations. Biggest rattling factor for me is their ability to maintain authenticity, I do NOT want fries with my karahi nor do I want a caesar salad with my barayani. Also, raising prices every month for no apparent reason is just ridiculous, I used to enjoy their food but not so much anymore. Congrats on losing a regular customer, or customers should I say since everyone I know refrains from going to your restaurant now. read more

A very good Indian takeout option that's quick and tasty. The butter chicken was a bit spicy, which I really enjoyed.

The customer service was sub-par the few times I have ate here. Whilst the employee was taking my order he was also talking on his blue-tooth headset and made me repeat my order multiple times, which I find unacceptable. Also as other reviews have mentioned the speed is very slow even when the restaurant is not busy. If you order anything they to specially make, that is NOT the pre-made rice, and curry etc. you can expect to wait 15-30 minutes. The food is decent overall, but the customer service really detracts from what could be a stellar fast food restaurant. read more

Great place to eat ! With the new renovations the place looks a lot more cleaner and neat. I usually get the fusion which is simply amazing and sometimes the chicken biryani. I also recommended trying out their poutine! read more

This place fully takes advantage of the fact that there are no other good desi restaurants nearby. The food is average and I love how they've taken New York Fries' Butter Chicken Poutine dish. The food has progressively improved to a certain degree but it's still fairly mediocre. I guess for the prices we can't expect much more. The taste of most of the dishes reminds me of Shan and National's recipes. But I suppose we all like to save time and use spices that are all just nicely packaged for us. Even iron-stomached Desis should expect upset stomachs! read more