After a long day of volunteer work, my mom and I were starving we walked down the street to Bindia. Located near St. Lawrence Market is a brightly coloured bistro with ambient lighting and an inspired menu. Butter Chicken, Curry Chicken and fresh naan were in order. The presentation was great and made for easy sharing. The Butter Chicken was creamy and had just the right amount of spice. Paired with the naan, I was in my glory. My mom's Curry Chicken was hotter than she expected, but the seasoning was delightful. So savoury! If you're wondering, we both needed water and extra napkins....that's how we roll. After all that savoury goodness, it was time for dessert. We tried the Gajrela(Indian Carrot Cake) and Kulfi(Indian ice cream flavoured with cardamom). Neither was what we expected. As you can see, the carrot cake was not a cake. It had cashews, carrot puree and nuts. That is one heavy cake! It kept you trying to figure out what is in it. It has so many different textures and layers; I'd absolutely order it again. The Kulfi was not as enjoyable. It looked like ice cream, it was cold like ice cream, but it was not ice cream. The presentation was great, but the texture of it was strange. Flavoured with cardamom, it didn't have much flavour. I do realize I'm used to the sugary variety, but after such a savoury meal, something a sweet should've stood out. The carrot cake is the way to go. The service there was good and the food was fresh. When we were puzzled by the carrot cake, our server was very knowledgeable(probably a common inquiry) and was able to solve some of the mystery. Plates were cleared quickly and our water glasses were (thankfully) kept full. The pricing was higher than we're used to, but from Durham Region and expect most restaurants in Toronto to be higher anyway. I wonder what other gems are around the St. Lawrence! read more

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Was here on Friday for lunch, there around 6 options for lunch special which includes salad and rice/nann. But the normal dishes on the menu does not include those. To be honest when the dish arrived I was super disappointed, i took the pic with this angle but in fact salad is the dominant part of this dish, who comes here for a salad? Like honestly there is only 3 small pieces of chicken in that tiny tiny bowl and half of that big plate is so much vegetables with small amount of dressing. If I actually want salad I would go to freshii and I would not pay 16 dollars for this. The chicken curry tastes good, the garlic nann is amazing it was not filling at all. Mango lassi is pretty good tho. read more

Bindia Indian Bistro - chicken curry lunch special with garlic nann - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came here on a Thursday evening and the place was busy, but we were still able to get a table for two at about 6pm. The place is modern and clean, the service is average and the ambiance seems a little more sophisticated downtown than cultural in any way. I will say that it was more expensive than your average Indian restaurant, but I think that just has to do with the location more than anything. We ordered the paneer makhani, naan, and the lamb briyani. Food arrived quickly and it was hot and fresh. The paneer was soft, and the sauce was delicious and very flavourful. The lamb briyani had chunks of lamb and was a huge portion. The rice was well seasoned, and all the different spices could distinctly be tasted. The naan was soft and crunchy in different parts, and was cut up into different sized pieces. We got everything spicy (mild, medium spicy options existed), and there was an actual kick to all the dishes (it was definitely a slow build king of spicy, but it was delicious). I would definitely come back, but the price might prevent me from coming frequently. read more

we went for dinner at 8:30 pm. restaurant was not even busy. We had to wait one hour for our appetizer and another hour for our dinner. The food was cold and even though i told our waitress the food is cold, they did not bother to change it. Terrible service and terrible food. read more

This was an impromptu visit to this place as the fast food (health food focused) had an unbearable ventilation problem (yes Kale stinks!) We walked in and mentioned that we wanted a quick meal as had a play to catch later nearby. Ordering was fast we ordered a Chilli Chicken (Haka Style) and a malai tikka. We ordered some nans as well. The service is prompt and we got our food rather quickly. First the chilli chicken if you have western palate this one has little bit of kick no surprise. As for the taste hmm didn't do it much for me. The malai tikka was fantastic and cooked to perfection IMO. Soft and not over cooked even though they used white meat. I will just be back to try their other tandoor options as this one hit out of the park. 3.5 Stars though will adjust after I have tried their other offerings. read more

Bindia Indian Bistro - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Good food and service. It's nice to sit outside and eat. Also the biryani and meat platter were gr8

Went here last night, wasn't impressed. We ordered a dish that was clearly burnt in taste, told our server and she said "I've never heard this before" then walked away. We were charged for the dish we didn't eat and for two people without any alcohol it was $110. Would not recommend. read more

The restaurant is located right beside St. Lawrence market, on a smaller side-street off Front. The entrance is small, but opens up into a larger nicely decorated space that could easily accommodate larger groups. We came here over the holidays and found the service very accommodating. Several of our group had dietary restrictions and our waitress was very patient with walking them through options. The food itself was okay but not the most memorable, nothing to complain about but nothing too memorable. Value-wise, each main is minimum around $15 for a small metal bowl. I found it filling enough, but be advised that you have to order the naan/rice as an additional side. A acceptable choice if you are in the area and craving Indian food. read more

Going to this modern Indian cuisine restaurant was a bit of a toss up initially but starting from the reservation process (an hour prior you get a convenient text asking for confirmation) to the crispy Coconut Calamari to the last drop of body warming chai tea, it came up ACES for: *taste *service *ambience *cleanliness *timing While waiting for our entrees, we were delighted to try their cute little papadum cones drizzled in some kind of tamarind sauce. We ordered Butter chicken--the true test whether this would cut it in my books. For this classic creamy dish, this modern establishment tosses tender cubes of chicken, smooth tomatoey goodness and a spice I couldn't put my finger on that trailed with a slight kick-and it wasn't the heat either--the spice-o-meter being only medium. The fluffy basmati rice provided the perfect compliment to the aromatic sauce. SERVICE: was prompt, attentive and courteous from our friendly waitress who had a faint Spanish accent. In fact, most of the wait staff were a multicultural sort befitting the modern fusion blend. I would have tried a dessert like rasmalai if I wasn't so full. It always amazes me how deceiving the small steel bowls of sauce appear---always too small for my eyes and too big for my stomach!!! Instead I was satisfied with the slightly sweet and nutty taste of their fragrant chai tea. Was a bit surprised at how fast they served the tea as most Indian restaurants make their tea from scratch and it usually takes much longer so I can't guarantee that it's house made. All in all my husband and I enjoyed our dinner in their romantic setting-dimmed lights, candles on tables, in a modern decor with high ceilings. I would definitely visit again!!! Besides it's right across from the St. Lawrence Market and the streets are festive at night in the month of December for a beautiful evening walk. read more

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Bindia is still open for takeout during COVID19! As expected, the garlic naan lost its crispiness by the time it got home.. but the bright side is Indian food reheats quite well. Plus, their takeout portion is ginormous; expect much more curry than if you ate at the restaurant. Their butter chicken is on the sweet end. Like 8.5/10 sweet. Arguably too sweet for my liking. But with phenomenal service and cleanliness, I'm so glad I ordered from here. read more

Very good. Portions could be a tad shy but truly great. Rice portion not really normal or true to. Size. Fine service. read more

Bindia Indian Bistro - a row of fried shrimp - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Decent Indian food for downtown Toronto. I came with a group of 4 after work on a Thursday. Despite half the party arriving late, we never felt rushed. The food is a little on the more expensive end compared to some of the Indian restaurants we are used to eating out at in Mississauga, but it makes sense as the restaurant setting and the services is much nicer. The menu has a good variety, and the waiters were very accommodating in terms of dietary restrictions (nuts) and spice tolerance (we wanted medium-high, and they warned us approriately so!). The chicken in the chicken curry was nice and tender, the okra was flavourful and had a great texture, but the spinach paneer was definitely the highlight of the four curry dishes that we ordered. It was creamy, rich, and there was a hefty amount of paneer. The naan bread was a little on the light and flaky side, whereas we prefer it a bit more chewy and dense. We didn't stay for dessert, but overall we left satisfied, and would likely return again if we wanted Indian food downtown again. read more

Bindia Indian Bistro - Shrimp tikka - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I went to this place with a few friends yesterday. The food wasn't that bad, to be honest. If someone is being introduced to Indian food, this isn't a bad option but there's nothing authentic about it. However, the main issue was with the service. Initially, things were good but then since our server was on a break, it was really difficult to get a hang of any other server, despite the fact that it wasn't busy at all. We literally had to wait for 10 minutes before someone noticed us just to get the spoons. Even after that, the guy getting us the spoons did not care enough to wrap them in a paper towel or a napkin or anything for that matter and just kept it right on the table where we were already eating. There were some other concerns with the service, as well. If this is sorted, I believe things can turn out even better for the restaurant. read more

I went here with a group of 3 people and we shared 4 dishes, coconut fish, tandoori chicken, chicken briyani and aloo gobi with a side of nann. The food is decent for a "westernized" Indian restaurant, but I wouldn't call it authentic. I have had better Indian food in the city. The spice was not that spicy, and it was very pricey. Average $15-18 per dish, and a very small dish. Though the location is good, right across from st Lawrence market, and a nice patio view. This is probably why it was pricey and small portioned. read more

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I ordered the vegan: dal makhani, aloo gobi (cauliflower potato), pakoras and baingan bharta (eggplant). I got all mild, but I would've called it "medium" since the heat overtook any subtler flavours there may have been. I've had Indian food in little India, India, and gourmet Indian like Dawat in NYC. Honestly, I don't think any Indian food in Toronto is that great. I liked that the peas were fresh-ish in the eggplant, and that you could taste fresh ginger, but it was all very oily. My fave item was probably the pakoras, though I'd prefer them air-fried. I do tend to prefer South Indian cuisine, but this place was ok. They could work on subtler, complex flavours, less oil and adding even more fresh stuff to the dishes -- top the dal with chopped tomato and cilantro (and add some coriander seed, like, way more to the dal, it was bland!). Portions for takeaway I found huge. read more

Bindia Indian Bistro - Salad from pakoras, dal makhani, aloo gobi, bharta and one of 4 pakoras. There was 7 times more food than fit on this plate from delivery. - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The food was terrific. Service was fantastic. The location was great, near St. Lawrence Market.

My boyfriend and I came for dinner on Friday evening and enjoyed our time here. We ordered butter chicken, lamb biryani, plain roti and plain naan. I really liked the butter chicken which was more tomato based. Not sure if that's authentic but it was delicious. We would skip the biryani next time - not our favourite. I would just get butter chicken and lots of naan. Also, didn't appreciate that plain rice is $5. read more

Bindia Indian Bistro - Butter chicken, lamb biryani, plain naan and plain roti - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This was my first visit to Canada and I wanted to explore India cuisine. I was not disappointed and I was totally satisfied. I am a very picky eater and was very happy with the food. I ordered the lentil soup, garlic naan and the absolute BEST biryani Ever. When you're in Canada make this one of your foodie stops! read more

Expensive, small portions, nothing is included (separate costs for carbs and chutneys). But food is decent and never too crowded, so fairly easy to have a conversation here without yelling over the crowd. Food- 4/5. I'm not an Indian food guru by all means, but have tried a few downtown places (259 Host, Aroma, Little India, etc) that I feel pretty satisfied with the presentation and flavors of the food here. We are vegetarian, so can't comment on their animal proteins. We ordered sev poori (vegetarian) as the appetizer and it was delicious! Crispy and airy on the outside and dusted with chickpea noodles (has no taste, reminds me of dry Mr. Noodles ramen). Gooey mash potato and sweet chutney on the inside. For mains, we've ordered the okra dish before and that was kind of bland and boring tbh - would not recommend. However, the dal makhani (lentils and beans stew) and bhartha (spicy indian eggplant) that we ordered tonight were quite tasty, not too spicy or salty. In fact, I asked for medium spice level for the bhartha, but it only had a super subtle hint of spicy-ness that even my spicy-adverse partner could barely detect. I recommend the bhartha if you're looking for something without the caloric cream and cheeses and simply want to incorporate more veggies into your diet. The dal makhani was tasty too, but too runny imo. Had the viscosity of soup; wish it had been thicker. Just a positive note about the plain naan here- the lightest naan I've ever experienced at an Indian restaurant and that is a good thing. at least from a health standpoint! Slightly burnt from the oven, but no taste-able or visible trace of butter, so assuming none added? Unlike usual naan, which is super greasy/buttery and dense, the naan at Bindia is thin and dry, almost like a pita. If you desire heavier naan, order the garlic or butter naan. Value- 1/5. Small mains, but pretty filling, especially if you order something with paneer (cheese) or meat. Mains are at least $15, so makes Bindia one of the most expensive Indian restaurants downtown. You must order sauces (i.e. mango chutney) and carbs (naan, whole wheat roti, rice) on the side separately if you desire. Service- 4/5. Frequent water refills, friendly, professional. A bit slow to get the bill, but no big. Venue- 4/5. Quiet, small. Located right beside the St. Lawrence market, so very close to the Financial District. Perfect for dates or business lunches or dinners. The interior is classy enough to dress up a bit if you want to. read more

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We had take out. Samosas, Tandoor chicken, veggie biryani rice and Naan. Food was flavourful with a little heat. Pickup was ready and the discount for cash was worth it. Bindia will probably be our go-to place as it is within walking distance. read more

This small comfortable restaurant was a perfect place for my friend and I to come for a leisurely lunch with delicious food. Our waiter recommended a very good Chardonnay to accompany our meal! We ordered chicken biryani and tandoori chicken tikka. Both were exceptional. The basmati rice was cooked perfectly. The service was notably above par and its teamwork here that stands out. The chef even came out to check on the customers! We will be back! read more

My ab fav Indian restaurant when in Toronto. I go to Bindis often with my partner and we really enjoy each times. Their great menu food quality very friendly staff. Met the owner lady Jotie she was so polite so great. I highly recommend this place! Nothing around Market street has quality food or service this restaurant provides. Not even St. Lawrence market! A must try! read more

Very delicious! Usually my husband and I dine at older, more traditional looking Indian restaurants. We decided to try Bindia (more modern look) and we were not disappointed! Bhuna Lamb was tender and flavorful, while the Butter Chicken was on point, spice wise. Garlic naan needed a little more garlic (we're vampires), but otherwise no complaints. I even got my usual drink of choice with Indian food: pineapple juice!! Just across the street from St. Lawrence Market, so stop in! read more

Bindia Indian Bistro - Beautiful flowers outside on patio - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I came here during lunch with my coworkers & was seated quickly. The patio is a nice, great spot to people watch. I ordered chicken curry hoping for something spicy with a kick, but unfortunately, it was not. The dish was tasty but your average Indian food. Service: 4/5 Presentation: 4/5 Taste: 3/5 Price: 3/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Overall: 3/5 read more

Bindia Indian Bistro - Chicken curry - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Good Indian restaurant! A little too expensive for the sizes of the dishes but overall good food and good servjce read more

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You cannot find a better Indian Food in Toronto! very pleased with the service and the quality of food is very good. I have visited too many Indian restaurants and this is my favorite. Highly recommended read more

Bindia Indian Bistro - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We love trying Indian food while traveling and make it a priority to try some from every place we visit. This was a fantastic restaurant located conveniently near St. Lawrence Market. The service was great and we had no issues throughout our meal. The food was fantastic and the butter chicken in particular was delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and would definitely come back if we're in Toronto again! read more

Bindia Indian Bistro - Butter chicken, yum! - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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The food at Bindia is definitely tasty and well prepared. I don't care if it is authentic or not, as long as it tastes good and it does. But there are a lot of good Indian places in Toronto which are similar, for a lot less. The prices here are higher, and you get less protein/paneer in comparison too. You are basically paying a premium because of the location and space. Definitely cute and clean, and the service was fast. We had the lamb vindaloo and it had just the right amount of spice. The stuffed naan was also great. I had never had stuffed naan before and it was definitely worth the extra money compared to the regular naan. read more

Bindia Indian Bistro - Stuffed Naan, Lamb Vindaloo, Palak Paneer - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

By far, one of the best indian foods I have ever had! I have, so far, tried the Butter Chicken, Mint Tikka Chicken and shrimp tandoori, and I must say that they all exceeded my expectations. Pricing may seem a bit steep, but for the quality of food, ingredients, and service I would not expect the prices to be any cheaper. read more

Bindia Indian Bistro - Trying out some amazing butter chicken today. In a European style cobble stone street in the heart of Toronto. - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The best Indian food. The best decor I have ever seen for an Indian restaurant. Amazing service! And first and foremost for an indian restaurant, clean and modern washrooms (this is a major issue with any Indian restaurant and this one has better than 5 star restaurants). Kudos to you guys! Food presentation amazing. Portions are right and taste is authentic. You won't go wrong here, go eat and enjoy the location. read more

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A great north and South Indian spot in St. Lawrence. Came here a few times and it's a great flavourful spot. Always get the tandoori or chicken tikka, Garlic naan is delicious and fresh. Biryani is fresh and flavourful. Everything is spiced really well! A bit overpriced but likely because of their location. I'd recommend their mango lassi too! A favourite. I'd return!! read more

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Incredible classic Indian dishes with a modern twist. Very flavourful and nice presentation. If you're craving excellent Indian food, this is your spot! Located in St. Lawrence Market area, it's easy to get to and a wonderful area. read more

Update (10/20/15): the owner very kindly reached out to me to acknowledge the lack of friendly service I received during my visit. That was very nice of him. It's good to know those within the city's restaurant business are striving for improvement and acknowledge the concerns of the patron. Perhaps I *will* return. read more

Bindia Indian Bistro - Butter chicken, naan and mango lassi (Summerlicious 2015) - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Went here after a long day around Toronto. Food was on point atmosphere was mellow and chill. This is a good place to visit if you want an intimate dinner with your love one. read more

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Been here over 8 times in the past three years. It's time I came I was very impressed and food was great. Staff were friendly nice selection of food. Tho after months, I returned and noticed menus has shrunk and some meal items were non longer there. About A month ago I came for lunch. There were two staff members there one wearing a black top with the ribbon of Saint George embroidered around it's collar, which I thought that not a good idea to have a political statement in a restaurant. You are free to display any political ideas or statements but at your own time and not when working. I saw another thing that bothered me... the bartender braking the cardinal rule of bar... he handles the glass from the rim and scooped ice with it, poured the soda and served it to a guest. I hope the other staff corrected his action. The meal I had was chicken curry and rice. It was okay, not a lot of flavour but okay. So I defied to give it another try, I came by for lunch and ordered a coconut calamari for appetizer... It was way over cooked and dry. Almost no taste not something I'd order again. I also ordered chicken tikkmasala it was a little salty and the chicken was over cooked meaning it was dry. I always see improvement here but I hope they can do better. read more

Bindia Indian Bistro - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is a lovely modern place that serves lovely and mouth-watering plates at a perfectly reasonable price with good service and a full bar and a modest wine-by-the-glass list and a small draft beer list. It's a bit off the beaten path, so make reservations and head on over! read more

Came here for lunch for the first time. The place was very comfortable with a very modern decor. I got the tandoori chicken and my friend had the butter chicken. Both dishes were very good. Definitely will be coming back to try more dishes. read more

Bindia Indian Bistro - Tandoori chicken - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

4 stars mainly for service and location. It was a lovely summer day and I was on the patio and the flowers were beautiful and there's a street band playing lovely music. The servers were always smiling and gave great suggestions and offered me more raita when she saw I downed the first batch and not halfway done with my chicken biryani yet. Although that biryani was totally ok, it wasn't excellent and I've had better ones elsewhere. So I would give 3 stars for food. read more

Amazing lunch at Bindia on Sunday! We ordered 1 appetizer, 2 mains with rice and naan and 2 desserts. Absolutely delicious! We have been there 2 times before and will be back again for sure!! read more

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Bindia is an EXCELLENT Indian restaurant. I've been there a couple times now and their butter chicken and naan are top notch. Ambience is very modern and clean. Servers are very friendly and the Punjabi old fashioned cocktail is delicious. I ask for mine less sweet. read more