On a recent business trip to Aurora, had a fantastic dining experience at Saffron Indian…read moreRestaurant! The food was absolutely delicious, with authentic flavors and generous portions. Every dish was fresh, perfectly seasoned, and full of flavor. The service was equally impressive--the staff were warm, attentive, and made us feel welcome throughout our visit. Great food, excellent hospitality, and a wonderful atmosphere. Both Parth and Jay were great hosts and offered excellent service. We ordered Garlic chicken, dal Bukhara, roti and garlic naan - each were well prepared, tasty and delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely be coming back!

We ordered chole bhature, chicken kadai, 2 mango lassi, and 2 naans and the total came up to about…read more$73. It's very expensive for what you're getting. The chick peas in the chole bhature were still hard, the chicken had spices that weren't ground properly so there were very hard pieces (we thought there was a rock in our food!). We told the server and he didn't seem to care and just said it's a spice. We are South Asian and found this place to be a rip off especially for quality of food for the price. Won't return again.

Excellent service, good food, nice ambiance! We went on a weekend for late lunch. The restaurant is…read moretastefully decorated, spacious and nice seating arrangements. The servers (yes, multiple servers attended us) were wonderful and caring. The menu offers quite large selections. We had the 5 feet Dosa. It was super huge, crispy and nicely fried to perfect golden brown. Though bit oily, but tasty (I guess to get the crisp it needed the extra oil). It would be great if options were available for butter or ghee instead of oil. Overall, a great place for good dining at reasonable prices. Also parking is convenient at the restaurant's private lot.

We have been wanting to try this place for quite a while. It was worth all the wait…read more We did not have a long wait on a Friday evening ans the service was quick as well. The decor is beautifully done. We tried salt and pepper babycorn, Pudina paneer tikka, bharwan mushroom, tomato soup for appetizers. All hit the spot! I can't wait to try the other options next time. We tried the paneer shashlik sizzler, punjabi by nature sizzler, and silk route sizzler. These are definitely a bang for the buck and uber delicious. We also tried methi chaman and veg kohlapuri. These were good but nothing to write home about. I will definitely be back to try the chai thali.

Great music and ambiance. Comfortable seating near window to enjoy several whisky sodas and the…read morerecommended house signature dish "Choley Bhaturey" a Mini Meal of "Fluffy, fried Bhatura (flat bread), served with a tangy, spicy, chickpea curry." It was a delightfully delicious meal! Service was somewhat....shy, preferring to observe customers at a distance, only approaching when summoned. Just wave them over, and they will instantly and happily appear. Maybe a culture thing that makes the experience more authentic.

Stopped in a for a late evening meal. We tried the crispy cauliflower, garlic potatoes, chana…read morebhatura and the Mumbai masala dosa. All were very good but the Mumbai masala dosa was excellent. Our friends from Mumbai had never seen this type of dosa in Mumbai but regardless it was really good. Asked for it extra crispy. It was like a cross between a masala dose and a spring dosa with a little cheese. Loved it.

We found it when looking for restaurants after we went tree trekking nearby. As soon as we walked…read morein, the manager (who was working at the cashier desk at the time) and all the staff were very nice to us. My daughter can be pretty picky and wanted to remove nearly every ingredient from her taco and they were co-operative the whole time. And on top of that, all the food was amazing. The manager really went above and beyond to make sure all our various dietary needs were met. He gave my mother samples of nearly everything so she could make an informed decision. Each thing was fabulous.

I have been told that I'm a good planner. It first happened when I was in grade 11. We had a day…read moreoff from school and four of us (all friends) decided to spend the day at the Eaton Centre. I planned where and when we would meet, what part of the Main Street subway station's westbound platform we would meet on, where we'd go for lunch, and more. It wasn't down to the minute, but one of my friends said that it was a good quality to have. I also like the off-the-cuff method. On Wednesdays, during this pandemic, I drive up to Whitchurch-Stouffville to get groceries. Before going into the store, I order takeout. I decided to check out UberEats (I rarely order using this app) to see what was around. I found Plates & Bowls. I noticed a couple of items where you could buy one and get another for free. Naturally, I went for it. I got the following items: - Butter chicken, which comes with rice and your choice of side salad (I went with apple coleslaw) - Chicken kabob paratha (I got another for free) - Aloo paratha (I got another for free) Once I ordered through the app, I went grocery shopping. By the time that I was done, it was perfect to head over to fetch my food. Plates & Bowls is located in the same large plaza as A&W, Winners, Staples, Canadian Tire, and more. It happens to be in a small cluster of businesses away from them. It's next to Thai Villa, which I haven't dropped by in eons, but am thrilled that it's still alive and kicking. There was plenty of parking. I backed into a spot and walked into the eatery. I was greeted by a friendly male staff member as I took photos. I said hi, and then said my name and that I had an UberEats order. My order was ready. He confirmed with a female staff member that my order was complete. She nodded. Yay! I thanked him and walked out. Something different happened to me. An older gentleman saw me come out of the store. He approached me (we both had masks on) and asked what I'd recommend from this place. It was my first visit, so I told him upfront. I did manage to tell him what I had ordered. Without even having my first bite, I suggested getting the butter chicken, because you get it on rice and it comes with a salad. He thanked me. We both wished each other a good evening and I headed to my car and he went inside to order. I'm not sure why he asked me. Maybe that hangry look in my eyes worked? Who knows. I got home and was more than ready to wreck my food. I started off with the chicken kabob paratha. OMG! It's such a simple concept of having morsels of tender tandoori chicken, with sauces and onions, wrapped in a paratha. Delicious! I was so thankful that it was BOGO. I had the second one for breakfast the following day. It tasted even better! I had the aloo paratha. It doesn't have a lot of aloo (potato), which was a bit disappointing. However, it was flavourful with the other spices that were in the paratha that I was not expecting. The butter chicken bowl was a generous size. I actually had the remaining half for dinner the following night. This place does a spin on traditional Indian food, injecting western and middle eastern influences in. The butter chicken was fine the way that it was made. However, I specified getting this shawarma garlicky sauce on the side and it made this dish fantastic! I dipped my aloo paratha in it. I put it on my apple coleslaw. I warded off evil spirits. The garlic game is strong here, which I love. The bowl had basmati rice. It was fluffy and done perfectly. And yes, it was subjected to the awesome garlicky sauce. Let's get to the apple coleslaw. I have been eating a lot of coleslaw within the last year. I never once thought of slicing apples in it. It's the spin that I was talking about. You can also get other salads, such as pesto pasta salad. I enjoyed how crunchy and fresh my coleslaw was. Yummy! This place offers wraps, too. There was a Philly steak wrap, which obviously deviates from the main Indian food vibe. It sounds pretty good that I'd love to give it a try. I had a wonderful experience. I hope that the man whom I suggested getting the butter chicken liked his food, too. I will be back. It's nice seeing so much variety in cuisine in Stouffville, which is another reason why I enjoy dropping by on Wednesdays. (409)

I went there for Indian food and wasn't disappointed. They have a ton of variety including…read moresandwiches, combos, sweets and snacks. I tried the schezwan Momos, vegetable grilled sandwich, Pav Bhaji combo, Pani Poori and falooda coolers. The restaurant has Indian mood set with pictures of famous Indian actors. The sandwich is double decker and fully loaded with potato & veggies so yum. The momos have cabbage filling and really spicy - you might want a soft drink to soften the flavour. The Pav Bhaji combo came with 2 pavs, Bhaji, Tawa Pulao, sweet yogurt with a side of raw onion. I loved the buttery Bhaji, tawa pulao - although I would prefer it with salty yogurt or raita. Pani poori could be better - specially water flavours can be improved. I liked the faalooda but all of them had rose essence which made it little too sweet. Overall I really loved the variety they offered that too at an affordable price. A must visit place for Indian food. The staff is really friendly and welcoming. The service is really quick.

My friend and I stopped into this location for some budget friendly eats. We tried…read more Tandoori Momo's Chole Kulcha Noodle Burger Cheese Chili Toast The majority of the menu is Under $10 which is phenomenal. I loved the Chole as it had some spice to it . The Chili Cheese Toast was also superb. (Reminded me of pizza toast or a pizza grilled cheese) My friend enjoyed her Momo's.

I have seen Dum Pukht over my socials and really wanted to check it out! This restaurant is located…read moreat Woodbine and Denison, in the heart of Markham. I had the pleasure of going here for a family dinner, and I'm really glad we chose this place to eat! Dum Pukht is beautiful decorated with a dark ambiance inside. Lots of seating available, would suggest making a reservation ahead of time to ensure you get seated immediately upon arrival as it can be quite busy. The staff were also super kind and explained all the dishes while also providing alternatives too! We ordered several items off the menu because there was a huge selection to choose from! We started with the Crispy Cheese Balls (9/10 Absolutely delicious and crispy), Tibetian Momo's (7/10 was a little too spicy for my liking), and the Chaat (6/10 on the sweeter end but still good). For the main dishes we ordered some Garlic Naan (10/10 probably one of the best naan's ever), Paneer Tikka Masala (9/10 creamy and delicious), Chicken Vindaloo (8/10 spicy and very flavourful) and lastly the Dum Vegetable Biryani (7/10 a lot of vegetables inside). Overall was such a pleasant experience, also their portion sizes are huge so you really don't need to order a lot if you are coming as a small group. I would highly recommend you come check out Dum Pukht in Markham! 9/10 Recommend!

A higher scale India restaurant in Markham. This spot has been here for a long time and I can't…read morebelieve it took me so long to come try it! Upon arriving, the first thing I notice is how dark the restaurant is. Tbh, I think a little too dark for my liking. Food took a looong time to come out but redeemed itself with it's taste and quality! Here's what we got for a party of 4: Chat Papri 5/5 - I might be bias cause I love chat. These were little pockets of crispy wafers topped with chickpeas, diced potatoes and yogurt sauce. It came with 2 sauces to pour into the chat which were mint and tamarind sauce. Loved this! It was a flavour burst in your mouth! Butter Chicken 5/5 - Chicken breast marinated overnight with yogurt and spices. Loved the cream butter tomatoey sauce and paired perfectly with the garlic naan. Can't wait to have this again. Dum-Phukht Biryani 4/5 - This came beautifully presented and opened table side. Thought there was a lot of chicken in there which was nice! Rogan Josh 5/5 - This was hearty and delicious with the lamb. Slow simmered in a rich spiced gravy sauce. Definitely would get this again! Flavourful and spicy. Mixed grill 5/5 - Thought this was a nice mix of meats to share with the table. Came on a grilled platter. Overall, great dining experience and food was fantastic. Only complaints was the waiting time and the super dark interior. Definitely worth a try and will be back for more Indian eats!

On Sunday evening, my friend took me to this place so that I can try their famous paratha rolls. I…read morehave never tried them before, so I was not sure of what to expect and could not wait! We arrived around 7:30 p.m. and found the place very busy. The place was small and had six tables that could seat up to 25 people. Thankfully, we found an empty table, so we sat down and grabbed a menu from the cashier. My friend recommended chicken paratha rolls, so we decided to order four of them (two with green chutney and the other two with red chutney) and a chai. While waiting, we shared the chai. It was hot and fresh, with a blend of spices to warm us up. After a few minutes, the cashier called our order number and my friend went to the front counter to pick it up. The chicken paratha rolls were delicious- the chicken pieces were juicy and succulent, the chutney added a nice small spicy kick, and the paratha was soft, crispy and chewy. The portion size of the roll was large, so I was only able to eat one (and took the other one home). If you are in the Scarborough area, I highly recommend checking this place out!

My friend took me to this spot to try their signature paratha rolls & it was delicious. I tried the…read moremost popular chicken green chutney roll which was very flavourful, made with house made chutney & chicken wrapped in a fried paratha roll. The space is quite small but there are tables and chairs to enjoy your meal there. Another positive is that it was quite affordable at $8.95 for a roll, definitely a good snack.

As a Sri Lankan, I arrived at Hopper Hut not merely hungry, but expectant -- the kind of quiet,…read morepersonal longing that only a diaspora craving can produce. Social media had done its work, flooding my feed with the golden bowls of appa from Colombo street stalls and rooftop eateries across the island. The question was whether this unassuming Scarborough plaza outpost could answer that call. It could, and it did. Hopper Hut occupies a modest space tucked into a nondescript strip mall on Ellesmere Road -- a setting that makes no architectural promises and need not. The dining room at the back is functional and warmly utilitarian, evoking the no-frills confidence of a kitchen that trusts its food entirely. The atmosphere is decidedly casual, bordering on spartan, yet there is something deeply familiar and unhurried about it -- a kind of timeless, neighbourhood authenticity that more polished establishments spend years trying to manufacture. The hoppers themselves are the undisputed centrepiece, and they deliver with conviction. Fermented rice-flour batter, lacework-crisp at the edges, yielding and softly chewy at the bowl's centre -- the texture is precisely what the form demands. One is advised, however, to receive them with immediacy: like all great bread, the hopper is a creature of the moment. The short journey home diminishes their crispness in a way that no reheating can fully redeem. Plan accordingly.

This place felt like a Time Machine to srilanka in the 90s…read more But tbh. The food was average. Crab curry, crab was clearly not of great quality. But the gravy was tasty. Our server was able to keep our order in mind despite us being a party or 10. That was impressive. As for ambience. Honestly was kinda outdated but felt like a piece of home.