good food. nice amenities nearby, decent pricing, and very welcoming service. Great place to go…read morewith family

We were excited to try this Pakistani restaurant. The first impression was great as we saw the…read morebeautiful dining area and all the wall decors. We ordered four items with some drinks. The Peshawari chicken was the best item, with amazing flavorful curry sauce. Tuesday chicken didn't appear as soft and tender to me as dark mat should be. The beef sheesh was average, it was dry and hard to chew. The lamb biryani was same, some basic biryani rice mixed with dry cold lamb. We got some naan too, which were really big and thick, but taste wise was fine. The mango mojito didn't seem to be handmade drink, rather I felt it was a mango flavor soda. The restaurant wasn't busy, only couple of other groups were in with us. There was only one waitresses attending all the tables. We had a hard time getting hold of her, as most of the she was in the kitchen, or occupied at plating other empty tables. We just started walking over to get our stuff. Despite being not busy at all, the food also took some time to come out of the kitchen. So overall I was disappointed with the quality and service of this place.

We ate at noon on Sunday. The place was relatively empty at first and eventually became a bit busy…read more We had the buffet which consisted of a good selection. I had a veggie samosa, chicken cutlet ball, tandoori chicken, channa, and a meat curry. They also served a tasty naan. For dessert, I had gulag jamun and rice pudding. All the food was very good. The ambiance was quiet- there was soothing music playing and the atmosphere was very relaxed. The staff was professional and cordial. I left my phone in the car so I had to use my wife's photos.

TLDR: Pakistani restaurant in Carlingwood Mall. Paratha Roll was delicious. Assortment of…read moreappetizers, also tasty. The chicken in the Chicken Biryani tasted too gamey to me, maybe it was a bit old. Loved the chicken samosa though. So New Desi Zaiqa Restaurant opened up in Carlingwood Mall on September 21, 2023. They are where Cobrie International Cuisine used to be (Carlingwood Family Restaurant, before that). It's a sit-down restaurant (as opposed to the food court offerings). They offer a la carte, buffet and takeout. I saw that their lunch buffet is $17.99. I stopped by to grab some takeout for my husband and I. I wanted to try a variety of items. I initially wanted to try the bun kebab, but they said it wasn't available. So I ended up getting the Chicken Biryani ($11.99) and the Bihari Boti Paratha Roll ($12.99). Then I noticed they had an Iftar Special ($12.99) which contained a variety of different appetizers (my visit was during the month of Ramadan). It looked great but it wasn't yet sunset. I asked if the Iftar Special was only available after sunset and they said no, I could get it now. I was thrilled. I really enjoyed the Iftar Special. It contained a chicken samosa, a vegetable spring roll, 2 vegetable pakora, 2 aloo pakora, a dahi bhalla, some chana chaat, fruit chaat and 3 dates. The chicken samosa was full of ground chicken. The pastry was like a spring roll wrapper. I like this pastry better than the more ubiquitous thicker samosa pastry. I really enjoyed the samosa. The vegetable spring roll was unremarkable. It was crispy, but the filling was lacking. The vegetable pakora were delicious. The aloo pakora were basically slices of potatoes, battered and deep-fried. The chana chaat was unremarkable. The Dahi Bhalla was much sweeter than I expected, but it was good. The fruit chaat was essentially a fruit salad in custard. I enjoyed it. I did not like the Chicken Biryani. I found the chicken too gamey. It might have been old. The dish came with 2 drumsticks. That was the extent of the meat. The rice was a bit in the oily/greasy side. The Bihari Boti Paratha Roll was delicious though. It was tender marinated slices of beef with tomatoes, lettuce, red onions and sauce wrapped in a paratha. Very tasty. Service was courteous and welcoming. The wait was about 20-25 minutes. The dine-in area looked nice. Lots of free parking in the mall parking lot. I would return to try more paratha rolls and their appetizer items. (55)

TLDR: Hit or miss. Some items were tasty, but some were way too oily. Also, we found a long black…read morehair in the onion bhaiji. My brother was excited to discover that Pak India was having 25% off for lunch during Ramadan. I guess they need to boost sales during daylight during this time. People who don't fast can take advantage! He ordered a bunch of dishes for us: Onion Bhaiji ($5.99), Chicken Pakora ($8.99), Naan ($2.99), Chicken Biryani ($17.99), Butter Chicken ($16.99), Beef Curry ($17.99), Lamb Chana Daal ($17.99), Malai Kofta ($14.99) and basmati rice ($5.99). I went with him to the restaurant to pick up the food. The Onion Bhaiji wasn't as crispy as I had hoped and we found a long black hair partially embedded in one of the pieces o_O People working in the kitchen need to wear hairnets! Luckily, none of the other dishes contained hair. The Chicken Pakora were tasty, but were more like chicken tenders. They were chicken breast strips battered and deep-fried. The Chicken Pakora I've had in the past (in Toronto) were chopped up chicken mixed with batter and rolled into balls and deep-fried. I was expecting something different but I still enjoyed the dish. The naan was soft and fluffy. The basmati rice was nicely cooked. The Chicken Biryani had a decent amount of chicken pieces in it. It was ok, but not as flavourful as I've had elsewhere. The Butter Chicken was phenomenal. One of the best butter chicken dishes I've had. The sauce was so smooth and creamy and I enjoyed the chunks of breast meat. The Beef Curry and Lamb Chana Daal were both incredibly oily. Look at my pictures, so much oil! I liked that the meat was tender and boneless and not gamey tasting, but I couldn't get over the excessive amount of oil. I did like that the Daal wasn't too mushy. The Malai Kofta were too mushy, they weren't firm enough. Although the sauce they were in was tasty. I'm glad I got to try this restaurant. The regular prices are a bit on the high side in my opinion, but I would consider getting the Butter Chicken, Chicken Pakora and naan again if they had another sale. The dine-in space is nice. The atmosphere is casual. Staff were courteous. The cashier almost didn't give my brother the 25% off discount. He noticed she didn't and asked about it. She at first said it was only for the buffet, but then said she'd ask her dad. She called him over and he confirmed, the discount applied to my brother's order and he corrected the bill. He was nice about it, so we were good. Lots of free parking in the plaza parking lot, but the spots are a bit tight and awkward. I don't love the parking situation at this plaza, but at least it's available and free. (51)

Good tasting Pakistani food. I had the chicken soup, seekh kabab, and naan. Everything tasted…read morefresh. Service was good. A bit pricey for Canadian standards, but not a whole lot else to complain about. Everything is 100% Halal. I recommend.

Unfortunately the old Kothu Rotti has closed down. Fortunately it was replaced by Student Tasty…read moreBiryani, which looks like it's from Montreal. I walked in to grab something for lunch. A lot of the old paintings/logo from Kothu Rotti are still there. I haven't been in here since pre covid but I think for the most part it looks the same inside. They didn't have the front buffets filled with food like they have had in the past. The chef came out and we had a chat about what was available and what was what. I ended up getting a small portion of the Bombay style dum biryani. The small portion is a medium size takeout container vs the large ones. It was around $12 and if you upgraded to the large (which is about double the size) it would have been $15. I waited a few minutes and I had my meal bagged and I then went home to try it out. I opened the container and it was packed pretty well in there. It smelled good and looked pretty good. I had a few bites and that was a good start to the meal. I dug in a bit and got a piece of the chicken to have a bite. That was alright. I may try to the chicken tikka next. Not a bad meal for $12 and a lot of food. 3.5 stars

They have delicious food, their service is great, they have excellent price for students and they…read moreare so friendly

TL;DR/The Short Version: Tasty kebabs at this Pakistani…read morerestaurant. Great prices too. The Long Version: I ordered takeout and the food was great. I called in my order and they said it would be 20 minutes. I arrived after 30 minutes and my food was packed and ready to go. I ordered the Chicken Kebab Platter ($11.99). It consisted of 2 kebabs, lots of rice, and a bit of iceberg lettuce topped with a few slices of cucumbers. I also got a small container of raita. The kebabs were tasty and had the slightest spicy kick. They were so flavourful. They tasted like ground chicken with some sort of pulse like lentils or chickpeas, ground up vegetables like carrots and onions, and lots of spices. I enjoyed them. The rice was soft and fluffy and had a strong cumin aroma. There was a lot of rice. It was a combination of long grain basmati rice and broken pieces of rice. I don't know if this is the style, but there was lots of broken rice. The lettuce and cucumbers had a creamy dressing drizzled on top. There were a few pieces of fried onions as well. Overall, it was a really filling meal, tasty and also great value. Although I would have liked a bit more salad and less rice. Service was courteous and efficient. The restaurant is in a converted old house. It's where The Green Papaya was, and prior to that Mandarin Court Restaurant. There is free parking on site in their small private parking lot. There are a few stairs at the entrance. I am looking forward to returning and trying Haleem for the first time as I saw it on their menu :) Review #22 (2025)

Terrible Terrible Terrible...I ordered two orders of halwa puri and two extra puris..four plain…read moreNaan butter chicken and an order of beef paya. They were short two Naan and two puris..the payable was just a shallow container of gravy missing any payable.. looked more like leftovers from last night or a previous customer..I drove fifteen kms from kanata..when I spoke to the manager he ridiculed me instead of apologies.. In a score of ten I give them zero..never again

Came here for a pick up. Ordered the Khokha chicken roll and some fries. The fries come with a…read morespicy dip. The sandwich was really full of flavour. I got the non spicy yet it was pretty spicy for me. The bread is fried not too thin and not to thick. Holding the sandwich together. It was really flavourful and yummy and fulfilling. One note thought the ingredients said coriander but couldn't find it in my roll!

I absolutely LOVE trying out different dishes from different cultures! To me, it's not only a…read morefoodie experience, but also an overall cultural learning experience. The way I see it - the more I learn, the more I grow and the more I can share with others so that we can all grow and celebrate diversity together! Tonight, I had my first ever Pakistani food experience and it was a flavourful and colourful one! As soon as I walked through the doors of Khokha, a resto that recently opened up in Barrhaven, I was greeted by the wonderful scent of spices and a colourful vibe from the murals on their walls. I felt so welcomed and it felt so familiar despite me never trying this cuisine before. I ordered the Khokha Roll - a handmade flat bread filled with chapli (beef) kabab, Khokha sauce, onions and cilantro. All the flavours worked so well together. I also got their Mango Milkshake (lassi), which was nice and creamy. It helped balance the spices of the Khokha Roll. For dessert, I got the Carrot Halwa - cardamom flavoured traditional carrot pudding served with nuts. It was yummy and reminded me a little of carrot cake! I've also tried their Biryani and it's delicious as it is colourful! Have you tried out Khokha yet?

Delicious food, lots of choices, friendly staff, and great prices. You can find other great Indian…read morerestaurants, but none better than East India Company . If you don't deal well with very spicy, the butter chicken and tandoori chicken are fantastic. The ambiance is conducive for a date or a party. Plenty of parking too.

This is my second time at East Indian Company on Robertson. What I like about this resto is there's…read moresomething for everyone! For a buffet the flavours were delicious and the service was fast. I appreciate that the food was always hot. My water was always refilled and I didn't have to wait for the server to take away my plates. It is a shame that you have to pay extra for naan though.

East Feast Pak Indian offers a wide ranging menu with good food…read more I went to this restaurant one evening with my family to pick up an order we'd made from home. Upon arriving we were told that our order which we'd made on the restaurant's website had not gone through and we had to order again. As a result I'd recommend ordering in-person, by phone or through Uber or Skip-The-Dishes. The food itself was very good. I stacked up the rice, chicken and cauliflower from combo 4 onto the naan bread and it was great. Definitely going to have to return here to try something else on the menu. Portion size was ok and the dude serving us was cool. East Feast Pak Indian is a decent restaurant with good food. Good curry and sauces all around

Quick and easy takeout. Chicken was very tender and both were well spiced with nice heat. Overall a…read moretasty meal, definitely worth a try if you're around town.