We were driving from Toronto to Ottawa and and e a detour in Pickering to have some Halal steaks…read more The restaurant itself definitely needs a facelift.. dim and dark and hasn't been taken care of.. the server was nice but bored maybe! Tables and chairs not nicely ordered .. really need to be taken care of the place. Food came looking not so good, plating could definitely improve! But when we tasted it everything was fantastic! Steaks tender, nicely seasoned.. wish they can work on the rest so it becomes a pleasant experience stopping here next time

Waited for over 1 hour food was cold milkshakes were terrible store bought. Waiter forgot our food…read moreand we had to remind him after 45 minutes of not receiving fries

Bad food and bad service. They got my order completely wrong and then told me it's what I asked for.read more

I stumbled upon this place today while walking around my neighbourhood. I love Indian food so, of…read morecourse, I had to investigate. Apparently, they've only been open a couple of weeks. Walking in, the space is mostly kitchen, with no seating (under COVID conditions). The previous (burger) restaurant that occupied this space before had only two tables of two and a counter in the window. There are currently two tables of four set up under a tent in the parking spaces directly in front of the restaurant. These tables could have been cleaner. In addition to TV screens hanging from the ceiling, there is a large menu on the wall with (I'm guessing) their six most popular items. I ordered the Tandoori(?) chicken from this menu. It included two leg quarters, salad, rice, naan, and a drink for only $9.99. Not a bad deal. It took about fifteen minutes for my order to be completed. A few other customers were ahead of me, also waiting, some impatiently. Once ready, I sat at one of the tables out front. Hmmm, no napkins? Only a spoon to eat with? Where's my drink? Once I got that sorted, it was time to eat. The chicken was a tad on the dry side and the flavours a bit understated. The salad consisted of lettuce, cucumbers, and red onions. The naan was large and fresh. The rice was plentiful, nice and fluffy. I'm used to bolder flavours in Indian cuisine. Overall, it was just okay. I'm used to bold flavours but I found the chicken a bit underseasoned. While the food wasn't bad, it wasn't as good as I was anticipating. Hopefully, these issues will be sorted out in time. PS - The fly strips hanging in the restaurant were a bit of a turn off.

November 3, 2024 - one of the best chicken burgers! It…read moreseems that lots of people order ahead of time so when we got there we waited for quite some time. We told the worker that we'd be back in 30mins and went across the street to the grocery store. When we got back he was almost finished with our food. Definitely recommend ordering ahead.

The food is fantastic but I wish they still had the curly fries . Service was very slow but no…read morefault of the server as she was the only employee working at the time.

Spicy Dragon is a local favorite in Pickering for those craving authentic, high-heat Hakka cuisine…read more It stands out for its generous portions and consistent quality, offering a perfect fusion of Chinese and Indian flavors. The Chilli Chicken and Manchurian dishes are absolute must-tries, delivering the signature "kick" that fans of the restaurant love. ​The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, making it an excellent choice for both family sit-down meals and quick, reliable takeout. With friendly service and great value for the price, Spicy Dragon remains a top-tier destination for spicy food enthusiasts in Durham

When Spicy Dragon first opened in Pickering, years ago, I went there all the time for their…read moredelicious Indian style Hakka Chinese food. It was delicious, spicy, and priced well. Fast forward to 2021, during the pandemic, I had one of their lunch specials and it lacked flavour, especially salt. It really wasn't good. I decided to give them another chance recently, hoping the last time was an anomaly. It wasn't. It was just as bad as it was over a year ago - no flavour and tons of red food colouring! What happened? Did they lose their chef? Do they not care anymore? Reading through the reviews, summer of 2017 seems to be when things started going downhill. There are several consecutive one-star reviews. The most recent review, although favourable, was from two years ago! With several competing restaurants in the area, I can't give them another chance.

Listen I love this restaurant and have been a regular customer since the first week they opened in…read moreAjax. The food is consistently good and delicious, however their online ordering system is the absolute worst. This is the fourth time where my I have placed my order for pickup, I arrive at the scheduled time and the counter staff are perplexed and unaware of my order has been placed and accepted ( with both app and text confirmations). I have heard from the staff on each occasion is that it has something to do with the broken but quasi-functioning tablet. For my sake and on behalf of others, I will gladly purchase a replacement device so this issue is resolved once and for all.

We needed a quick bite and the chicken place in the same parking lot was closed so we gave Maimana…read morea try, and we are so glad we did. Wonderfully flavorful sauces, and generous portions of meat. The chicken barley w vegetable soup was delicious. Even liked their salad dressing as it was light and tasty. It was easy to split the #1 kabob plate between the two of us.

Nice Authentic Take Out Only South Asian Halal Grill. The chicken was marinaded and very flavorful…read moreand the bread that housed the chicken was freshly made, soft, and delicious... Will definitely be back to try something else.

Fantastic bbq. Best in the city!…read more Wife surprised me with this for my pre-birthday. Didn't know it was Michelin recommended and I understand why. This place tastes amazing. Angus beef brisket was perfect Texas bbq. Juicy, great flavour, perfect flop Short rib is the best beef rib in the city. Juicy, unctuous, meaty. Amazing. Honey garlic wings had excellent smoke. Fantastic. Mac and cheese was delicious and cheesy. Best I've had in toronto. Maple smoked beans were ok. I wouldn't order again though. Poutine has a great gravy that had a nice depth of flavour. One of my favourite poutines. Tri tip had chimichurri on it which was a nice touch. Tougher of meat is not my preference but still had great flavour and smoke. Beef ribs were decent. But short rib better. Of note is that all the beef items are seasoned differently so you can order it all and have different flavours. One thing to know is the place is a bit of a dive. It's not pretty, but boy is it delicious. It does come off a little less clean than it could be. Cashier guy was friendly, but a bit slow. Not a big deal though.

Northern Smokes has been recommended on Michelin list for 2024 and 2025 and offer high quality…read morehalal smoked meat. Their meats are smoked over seasoned wood logs, and the menu has everything from Angus brisket and beef ribs to short ribs, chicken, wings, sandwiches, and some loaded platters. It's a casual spot where the focus is clearly on smoked meat and big, filling portions. We ordered "Angus Beef Brisket 1 lbs" and "Sample Platter 1" for 6 people and we had leftovers. Angus Beef Brisket is a must-try here and their pink chicken is very famous and delicious. The smoky flavour and tenderness of the meat makes this place very popular amongst smoked meat-lovers. The staff are friendly and helpful. You need to allow around 30 minutes or so for each order to be prepared.

For the longest while, I've been trying to convince my uncle and cousins to come out to Pickering's…read moreCaribbean Heat to enjoy their delicious Guyanese Chinese cuisine. With guests visiting from out of town, plus a belated birthday celebration, the stars finally aligned. The centerpieces of our feast were Lobster with Ginger and Green Onion and Dungeness Crab with Ginger and Green Onion. These dishes were a tremendous deal at CDN$34.95 for two crabs and two lobsters. They tasted great! Other seafood dishes included Sweet and Sour Fish, and Pepper Shrimps, with the Cantonese Chow Mein having some seafood. We also had their Honey Garlic Wings, and Alex Chicken with Fried Rice. Beverages included Mango Juice, Shirley Temple, and pop. Everybody really enjoyed the food and my uncle is already planning his next visit, with a group of his friends.

Tip: The hot and sour soup has seafood in it. If you have a seafood allergy. this soup is not a…read moresafe option for you. Last Sunday, I had a late lunch with friends at Caribbean Heat. One of my friends had been here before and recommended that we give Guyanese Chinese cuisine a try. I was game! I had no problem finding the eatery. It's in a small plaza with Grillies next door. I actually parked in front of Grillies and walked over to Caribbean Heat. The eatery was busy for a Sunday afternoon. It was a good sign. My friends and I ordered a ton of food, to the point where we had to get boxes to take home the damage that we had done... haha! We ordered these items: - Beef short ribs - Special chicken fried rice - Alex chicken with veggie fried rice - Goat curry with roti - Crabs in spicy garlic sauce - Cantonese chow mein - BBQ duck (half) - Pepper shrimp - Mixed vegetables - Hot and sour soup - Seafood soup - Sweet and sour basa - Lobster with ginger and green onion This eatery has a number of specials. We took advantage of most, except for the wings. The specials: - Pepper Shrimp - $8.99 for 15 pieces - Half-priced chicken Wings - Bucket of five beers for $29.99 - Two lobster or crabs for $34.95 - Alex chicken with veggie fried rice (lunch special) - $12.95 before tax Alex chicken is the chef's special. I don't know who Alex is. However, the dish consists of boneless chicken that's stir-fried with lots of onions and spices. It does have a bit of heat to make it a wonderful dish. The veggie fried rice that accompanied the chicken was delicious, too. I loved everything that we ate and will note some highlights: - The sweet and sour basa was excellent. The fish was flaky and boneless, and the flavours were perfect. - The lobster with ginger and green onion was fantastic. One friend was allergic to shellfish, but risked it because this dish was so good. I'm guessing that he has a mild allergy because he's fine. - The goat curry was excellent. Not gamey. Tender. It came with roti on the side that I enjoyed sopping up the sauce with it. - The BBQ duck was yummy. I haven't had duck in a long time. It was tender and I loved the skin. - The pepper shrimp were gigantic! I loved how tasty this dish was. It had lots of green bell peppers and onions that I enjoyed with the shell-on shrimp. I used the washroom a couple of times during our three-hour stay. It was clean. No complaints! We had a terrific time chatting, enjoying one another's company, and feasting on a bunch of scrumptious dishes. The menu had fried banga Mary as an appetizer. I'd like to try this dish that shares my first name. I'll be back for more when I'm in the area. (172)

When I was looking for a good shawarma place in Pickering, a search of positive reviews led me to…read moreAfghan Kebab and Shawarma. Clearly, we made an excellent choice, because my entire family was so pleased when they dug into their meals! We ordered online and, like mostly everything else that I've ordered on line, it would likely be better if I ate in-house or even picked up my order. However, it was, nonetheless, excellent, satisfying, flavourful food. Here's why its worth 4 stars: My husband ordered a 2 falafel combo, and reported that it was done perfectly. The falafel balls were plump, crispy and tender, and the sauces that he ordered complemented the wrap perfectly! Next time, he said, he will order turnip. The turnip wasn't listed as pickled, but actually it is, and it really enhances the foods. My son said that his chicken shawarma was "one of the best that I"ve had in Pickering." However, he mentioned that he would have preferred the pita to be more robustly toasted. This, however, could have been a result of the wait for delivery. My duaghter had wings and fries. She loves her food extremely seasoned, and added MSG to hers, but otherwise found them to be excellent. I ordered the chicken shawarma plate. I chose tabbouleh rather than salad, and that was excellent, and very generous with the parsely. the chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the rice was beautifully cooked, with long grains that did not stick together at all. I have tried, and never succeeded, to get this same non-sticky and long grained finish on the rice, so the rice was a treat. The turnips and pickles perfectly complimented the dinner. Although the menu doesn't stipulate, the turnips are pickled and very tasty Overall, this is an excellent restaurant, and an outstanding shawarma place. It's family run, and I really enjoy supporting local restaurants. It is conveniently located at Whites and Kingston Rd.. There's plenty of parking, but not always totally close to the restaurant. We will certainly be ordering from here again!

Even though I live not too far away, it's been years since I've eaten here, hence this is my first…read morereview of this place. Although I don't eat Afghan or Middle Eastern cuisine regularly, I do enjoy it. With three vertical rotisseries, the house specialty seems to be chicken shawarma. It looked good, but I had a craving for beef so I ordered the Beef Kebab, served with with rice, salad, and a choice of naan or a drink. The beef kebabs are made to order so it took a few minutes. At least I knew it was fresh! The included salad is also assembled as ordered, with your choice of ingredients.The seasoned rice was also freshly made. The entire plate was dressed with a variety of seasonings and sauces. Finally, the meat was placed on top and also dressed with sauces. Nice! Everything was delicious and I could see that it was obviously freshly made to order. The meat was well seasoned, tender, juicy, and flavourful, especially with the sauces on it. I even enjoyed the salad, where every component of it seemed fresh. This was a very good, flavourful meal. Beyond the good tasting food, the two fellows behind the counter were friendly and engaging. I think I'll have to come here more often!

love this place everything is so flavourful and the spice…read morelevel is just right the glass noodles and the spicy bulgogi are my favourite staff here is always so nice it's one of my fav places to bring family for a nice dinner hala: hand slaughter, no alcohol

it's just amazing if I can drive 10 hr again I will do it very nice owner and the food is amazing…read moreand great customer service have a great mocktails my second visit to Canada. I will back again.