We recently moved to the Ajax neighborhood and came across this highly-rated Indian restaurant--and…read moreit didn't disappoint! We tried the popular Chole Bhatura and the Veg Thali, where I got to choose two curries from the entire menu, plus a sweet dish at the end. The flavors were fantastic, and everything was light on the stomach. We especially enjoyed the pickles they had on each table. Service was quick, and the staff was courteous, even letting us know in advance what wasn't available. They also served onions with the Chole Bhatura, which was a nice bonus! We loved the service, ambiance, and food. Highly recommend both dining in and takeout--one of the best Indian cuisines I've had in Toronto so far!

I love Indian and Pakistani food and I finally had the chance to drop in at The Darbar, one of…read moreDurham's newer restaurants, opened in February, 2023. I had their Butter Chicken, one of my favourite dishes, and a Butter Naan, sold a la carte. Both were good, although I've had better. There was lots of sauce in the butter chicken but not as much chicken as I had hoped for. With several restaurants in the area offering similar menus, The Darbar may not be my first choice next time...

This is our usual spot when we're craving Indian food. This time their online ordering wasn't…read moreworking so I called to place the order. 9 times out of 10 when I call a restaurants I can barely hear them because their call quality is bad or there is lots of background noise, but this was one of the best call experiences I've had in quite a while. The person was very friendly and spoke very clearly. We got the chicken tikka masala and it was amazing. There was lots of chicken and I loved all the slices of onion and peppers as well. We also got the dal tadka because we love lentils and it did not disappoint! Our favour dish was the lamb curry. It had so much flavour, the lamb was very tender, and it was the spiciest of all three dishes. We'll definitely be ordering that lamb curry again!

Overall a good experience, here are the details…read more.. The good... - Very friendly service - Menu items are excellent quality (tried the chilli chicken) - GREAT Naan bread, and lots of it! The not so good... - Avoid the hot table food, bland, average, boring - Orders off the menu take forever, very long wait time Will definitely go back, but will only order off the menu and will probably order ahead of time to avoid the long wait.

I rarely have Indian food but I kinda like this place…read more Their lunch and dinner special is a great deal. They give you a fresh naan and meat/vegetable which are sitting on the counter but they do taste hot and fresh. The portions are big enough too. They seem to have a long list of items on their menu. Staff said they would cook me on the spot if I order those dishes. Can someone teach me how to decipher those dish names? lol

The All-Day Special is awesome. $10 with a meat dish, a vegetable dish, rice and a really great…read morefresh made hot naan bread. Cannot beat the value. Portion size is good and even the pop is cheap ($1) for a can of Diet Coke. This is a restaurant in a food court so the ambience is like any other food court . The service is pleasant, they were just opening when we got there but were willing to accommodate our order. And they brought our food to our table. Definitely worth a return visit.

"hungry sinner in search of redemption."…read more I'm becoming a full-blown biriyani degenerate shut. No rehab, no recovery -- just me and the haunting memory of spiced goat and lamb, whispering like an ex I can't quit. The kind of biriyani that makes you question morality and do very, very bad things for another bite. If you find yourself wandering the wasteland of Queen Street with hunger gnawing at your soul, stop here. Let the scent of cardamom and regret guide you. And if you can't get off the couch -- fine, order delivery, you lazy, glorious disappointment. The biriyani will still save what's left of your dignity.

I got the regular size bucket chicken biryani and it was similar to other biryani I have had at…read moreother locations. It was loaded with different spices and their was two bone in chicken pieces in the bucket. It did take time to find the chicken pieces because they were covered by rice. The bucket was a nice gimmick and my friends and I took our buckets home.

Alright, I've been convinced! This stop is great! It's been two years since my initial discovery…read morehaving moved to the neighbourhood, and it's joined my regular rotation and we've never felt like we had to find a different place for Indian food nearby. The office team loved it, we love it, and they're still going strong which I'm so happy about. Hiding between McDonald's and a small indoor shopping area containing No Frills, lots of people pass Maja by and ignore their faded photos and outdated décor. Don't be fooled! Locals know and will come in for takeout all the time and in normal times, with offices working and dine-in options, their line at lunchtime can be out the door! The thali combos are still the go-to for best bang-for-buck, one flat price gives you salad, rice, dhal or chickpeas, choice of two items from their servery-style options (meat or veggie) and the highlight - a big, soft, fluffy naan. Even during these difficult times their menu still offers tons of options and I have not been disappointed! Service goes as quick as they can but do be patient - your naan is in the oven and made fresh for you! The portion has not skimped over the years or now - your box will be full and smaller appetites will find this is two meal's worth of food. Takeout unfortunately is in styrofoam boxes - the cheapest option and without a doubt keeps the food warm, but with potential for a bit of leakage if you're not careful. It's ideal given that they get the kind of boxes with partitions to separate your curries and rice before you're ready to eat, which is a nice touch. Dine-in is on classic metal cafeteria-style platters - super simple but effective. The great thing I've noticed is that the portions are the same no matter dine-in or take-out! Sometimes we find take-out is a smaller portion because restaurants are compensating for the packaging cost - but not here! Unfortunately, all cutlery is disposable - but for now I guess that's the safest for everyone.

Overall the service was good but the quality of food was quite mediocre. I had the Chana masala…read morewhich was fair, but the raita was more watery than I'm used to, and the desserts weren't worthy of raving about. I was disappointed but considering the hot bar style of presentation, I could've guessed.

This place is dope…read more We found this on a whim when we had some craving for Indian. Suffice to say, the food is amazing and the service was courteous and quick. There weren't many people dining here and it was strange because the food was so good. Apparently it is under new management so if you remember the place from whatever was previously here, this is a new shop and it's dope! I love the butter chicken, the appetizers and I think it was either the garlic naan or sesame naan. Either way, you can't go wrong. If you're on the fence or looking for indian, you can't go wrong here.

I'm glad that I stopped here for lunch. Portions were huge and very affordable price. We had…read morechicken biryani, chicken sheekh kebab, chicken karahi, chilli chicken with butter naan. Chicken biryani: Hyderabadi style authentic juicy biryani (not crap biryani with green pepper, broccoli etc). 5/5 Chicken sheekh kebab: tender and juicy. 4/5 Chicken karahi: 3/5 Chilli chicken: 3/5 Butter naan: 10/5 (Exceptional). Best naan I've ever had, even back in India. So soft, just melt in mouth. Overall I've very good experience, would like to come back again.

Mt. Everest Restaurant, specializes in Indian and Nepalese cuisine for a Taste of Himalayas serving…read morea devoted clientele, including vegetarians and vegans, since 2004. It is located on Eglinton Avenue East in Leaside and was a good spot to have a late night dinner. The quiet atmosphere was very tranquil and pleasant, as was the attentive service by our waiter named Chris who greeted us with menus and took our drink orders. Within a very reasonable amount of time the Chicken Momos arrived at our table still steaming hot. Talk about quality and freshness! After which the remainder of our delightful dinner of arrived. Baigan Bharta, Chicken Makhani (Butter Chicken), Steamed Basmati Rice and delicious Naan! It was so delicious that we wished we had ordered another batch of their fluffy and delicious Naan to accompany our dinner leftovers.

Husband loves the spicy chicken momos. Good Indian-Himalayan…read morefood! I like butter paneer with naan!

**note: I'm very particular about giving 5 stars and I only usually provide it if I've had almost…read moreeverything on the menu and can confirm consistency of deliciousness and value. Since today is my first visit, I would have to give this made-to-order place 4 stars for now but based on what I tried today, I see myself considering this place for 5 stars in the near future because we are definitely coming back! We purchased: - beef samosas (a little on the small side but very tasty and crunchy!! The filling didn't come spicy but the hot sauce and chutney can be added to suit your taste and not kill your non-spicy eating friends) - beef biryani - you can customize the spice level; we asked for medium spice and it's got a good kick. The beef was tender and flavorful - chicken curry - I loved the flavour of this curry! I had it with garlic naan (ordered separately) and it was PERFECT! It had a good kick to it and the curry was chunky just as I like it to wipe up with the naan and there were decent chunks of chicken - garlic naan - the smell of garlic made us drool when I opened the foil in the car to take a peek. The naan was pillowy, soft, and garlicky. Can't go wrong! - Keema Naan - minced meat inside a naan. This is my first exposure to keema naan so I don't know what to expect but we liked it. I'm not sure if it's supposed to be completely filled like a patty (it wasn't) or if the inside should simply just brushed with minced meat but either way, it disappeared very quickly; so much so that we couldn't take a picture before it was gobbled - kalojam - Bangladeshi version of a gulab jamun but a darker eye-shaped version. For those not familiar with indian desserts, the only way I can describe it is like an old fashioned timbit soaked in syrup except doesn't taste overly sweet at all. If you've never tried it, I say it's definitely worth a try. Can be bought individually or by pound All in all, we were definitely impressed and will be going back to try the rest of the menu and pick up more of everything above. A delightful hidden take out/catering place in Scarborough!

Dropped by for lunch and ordered lamb chop and mutton curry with okra and a side of dal puri and…read moresamosa. The food was authentic and reminiscent of home cooking. The owner Shahin and his wife were very friendly and accommodating. I would recommend that you try this restaurant if you're in the area and looking for a delicious meal that is made on-site.