We were very excited to try out this Bangladeshi place. The ambience was nice, and price was reasonable. The portion sizes were generous, and we certainly ordered way more food than was necessary or reasonable, for a table of 5. The items we ordered, and their individual reviews are below. Some items were part of a platter, but are individually reviewed. We were given a plate of complementary papads at the beginning, which were tasty, and overall a nice touch to the service. Borhani (4.5/5): Refreshing, tasty, and the rather unconventional addition of green chili paste gave it an extra kick. Kabab (3.5/5): A take on the shami kabab. Was fresh and tasty, but a little dry for my liking. Lebu patar dal (3.5/5): Tasty and flavorful. But it could have been a little thicker. Bhorta platter (2/5): This was what we were most excited about, and it was seriously disappointing. The platter had begun, tomato, and chingri bhortas. The chingri bhorta was below average, and the other two were just bad. The platter did come with a aloo begun bhaja, which was decent. Shorshe Ilish (4/5): The fish was fresh, of good quality and had egg, which I love. The piece size was good, but it was the one right after the head (colloquially called "gharar maach") which meant there were more bones than normal. For the price, I would have expected a better piece. The gravy was good, but nothing spectacular. Kala bhuna (5/5): The best dish we had. Simply spectacular. I wish we did not get some of the other dishes and got more of this instead. Haansh bhuna (3.5/5): It was average. The duck pieces were a bit tough, and the dish itself was quite boring. Chingri bhuna (2/5): Calling this bhuna is just wrong! Very below average dish. Loti chingri (1/5): This was a different version than the one I grew up eating and loved (a dry version). However, I have eaten the gravy version before, like this one, and this was quite bad in comparison. Absolutely flavorless. Rice (3.5/5): The rice was of decent quality, and was cooked well. Pulao (4/5): The pulao was simple but tasty. Went well with some of the spicy dishes. Could have used a bit more ghee in my opinion, instead of the abundant oil that was used. Service (5/5): Very courteous staff. Even though there were only two people, they were very attentive and friendly. Price (4.5/5): Very reasonable for the quantity and the options. Overall, recommended but need to know which items to order. Not all items would be satisfactory, so should be prepared for some hits and some misses. read more

Pretty good spot for home style (Bangladeshi) chinese food. The service is nice, place is quite cozy and the food is delicious so what else do you need! I really like their fried rice - very light on spices and oil but tastes better than many local chinese spots. I do find the food a little on the pricier side in terms of quantity but I guess the taste makes up for it. read more

Chawk Bazar South Asian Eatery - Fried rice, noodles and chicken - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

One of the worst food I ever eaten in my life, the mutton kacchi was horrible the price and portion not worth it at all, it's a nice looking place, but food is terrible, it tasted bland the mutton rezala no spice to it, service was good, the waitress even made suggestions to save money but I did not like the food, it tasted bland to me to be honest, ambiance was nice, clean place, but yeah their price is way too high for what they give they're playing cheaping business, I still felt hungry after this meal, but my wallet is empty, read more

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The chicken cashew nuts salaad is awesome! Reminds me of back home. The Thai soup was good as well, not as thick as you may get back in Bangladesh however, this is the closest (taste wise). The chicken chaap taste was good as well. Overall a good experience. Would love to visit again soon. read more

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A nice small cozy restaurant with nice ambiance. We have been to this place several times over past few month and enjoyed the authentic Bangladeshi food every time along with their wonderful service. They have quite a nice selection of traditional Bangladeshi meals, including breakfast platter. Some items may be quite spicy hot for guests not used to too spicy foods. Recommend that check with the server the spice levels. The serving size of most of the items are quite large, shareable among 2-3 persons. read more

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This place started with a bag few years back, but now the food quality is not that great anymore. I used love their bhorta s and sutki.

. On this particular night was taking my mother out for her bday and decided to try something slightly different then the run of the mill Indian restaurants. Growing up in Scarborough and living in the city 45 years I have had my share of experiences with Indian cuisine across the GTA. Was surprised when I realized that I pass by this place on my way to work everyday and never noticed it. Decor 5/5 This place is very chic and modern. I love the look of the place and it can be quite an intimate setting, provided you don't have large families show up! This place is small but cozy. The one table we sat at was quite uneven. Service 5/5 Our server was excellent, very pleasant and explained every item throughly. She checked up on us often and was always recommending what to eat. Food 5/5 The food here is Bengali food and it's halal. It's not your typical Indian type cuisine. Frankly it's my first trying it and I loved it! We ordered : Spicy Fish Pakoras 5/5; Mini Bihari Rolls 4/5; Stuffed Paratha 5/5. The Main Course consisted of : Navrathan Korma 5/5, Lamb Biryani 4/5, Khichuri Letha 5/5. Overall the food was awesome. For dessert we had Paan Kulfi & Malai Kulfi 5/5 Value 3/5 Portions sizes were too small!! The lamb biryani did not have much lamb, as well as the beef. For a party of 4 we could have eaten more. The prices also are a bit on the higher side. I don't mind paying big prices if the portions also match, bit of a disconnect with that. Overall good place to checkout! read more

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It's really great to have a restaurant so trendy cater to the Bangladeshi culture. I was super impressed with the ambiance of the location, the creativity on the menu and of course the food. We tried a lot of the items and were especially excited about the appetizers, drinks and desserts. Please try the paan kulfi, it's to die for! For the main course we had "biye bari khawa for 2" which was essentially kaachi biryani. The biryani wasn't the absolute best but still good. The portions were huge. Overall it was a great experience and I can't wait to take my parents to try it out! read more

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Been in this city for over over 20 years and coming from a Bengali Background. I can finally say that there is a restaurant of high standards. Ambiance-staff and easy to read menu. These guys know what they are doing! The fuchka was good- but at $7 a plate and a hit Bengali snack. I feel it is a pricey but delicious and so we ordered like 3 plates regardless. I feel for 6 pieces the price is a bit overboard but meh- if they can do it and get away with it. Why not! I will probably still end up getting it when I go back. It was delicious but beware of the green chili's they are spicy. I loved it! I also tried their Goan green drink- which complimented the fuchka as a starter perfectly. It tasted like the Indian version of a mojito but full of spice and a mango infusion as well. I had the pleasure of trying 3 dishes as well-we got both variations of the Letka Khichuri (Bengali risotto). The lamb shank was roasted well and had a sweet and spicy sauce to accompany it. It was fall of the bone and considering it was only $15- GREAT VALUE! The Achari beef was really tasty as well but it got completely over shadowed by the lamb. Also got the roast chicken pulao- and the fragrance of that dish was magical. The chicken was nice and juicy and definitely not overcooked and dried out.Served with a nice tangy salad as well. I am a big fan of this place and want to congratulate them on taking Bengali Cuisine to new heights in Toronto. Pioneers in my book!! Everyone should try this for a new adventure if they want to diversify their East Indian cuisine- Bengali food is the bomb! read more

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Finally a restaurant that does justice to Bangladeshi fusion food. The interior is tastefully done, and service is also very good. We had reservation for a group of three on a Thursday evening. The restaurant was very easy to reach, and we were seated immediately. The menu is not very long, but every item on it is solid. Or should I say, every item we tried were solid. For appetizer, we got the Chawk platter, which was really good. For main we had the Duck bhuna, Sea Brim, and Lamb Risotto. Each of the mains stood out on their own. The portion size is adequate, and the presentation is also tasteful. Finally, for dessert we got the paan kulfi, and I have to tell you, it is a must try. We really enjoyed the whole experience and would definitely return. I have heard good things about their Ramadan Iftaar specials. Cannot wait to try it out. P.S This is my pet peeve, and probably irrelevant, but I check the cutlery and dishes used in restaurants that I dine in. In this regard there is not a single place in the GTA that a South Asian restaurant has been able to impress me. Chawk Bazaar on this regard has done very well. I am very happy that they have paid attention to the minute details. read more

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Ah the Bengali foodie in me rejoices!! Finally a Bengali Restaurant I can recommend to friends and not have to be there in person to help navigate! Most items were great - flavourful and presented beautifully. Great use of the small space and decor. Take your date, show off our Bengali food, take your family and tell your mom it's worth not cooking at home for once! The portions are very filling - brought more than half my Biryani home. read more

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Very delicious authentic Bengali food. Decent price. Excellent service. Awesome drinks. Highly recommend if you're in the area. read more

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This restaurant truly blew me away. I went with my wife, and we both enjoyed everything. The ambience was really nice, great vibes, great music. We tried a bunch of stuff from the menu. But what impressed me the most were their house made drinks! For Appetizers, we tried the Phuchka and Bihari Sliders, simply mind-blowing! For our mains I had the Chawk's Rissoto. It was probably one of the tenderest Lamb Shanks i've had. It comes with their signature pickle and an eggs fritata. A hearty portion for the price. My wife tried Duck 420, and we've already decided to bring both of our parents to Chawk Bazar to make them try out the Duck. It's the perfect amount of flavor and spice. We were sad to hear they were out their nihari, as I've heard great things about it. So we will definitely go back to try that. I highly recommend this place. Giving it a 10/10. It's the perfect Fusion of South Asian and Comfort food. A heaven for any food lover. The flavors are amazing, the portions are huge, prices are reasonable and atmosphere is really homely. read more

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We made a large order for delivery, this is the roast chicken. The amount of oil in this dish was unexpected. Unfortunately it was not edible, and as I had ordered it for my parents, I was thoroughly disappointed. I will say That the customer service has been excellent through out. read more

Chawk Bazar South Asian Eatery - Roast leg - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Growing up in a Bangladeshi family, I never imagined that I would be eating at a restaurant that served my cultural food in a way that appeals to the millenial generation. When me and my wife decided to try out Chawk Bazar we were skeptical before we went in because we were so used to the traditional flavours and recipes that our moms and aunts use in their cooking. We were starving by the time we made the journey from downtown Toronto all the way uptown to Lawrence. I'm pretty sure I was ready to eat the whole menu. The lovely waitress, sensing our hunger and indecisiveness on what to eat suggested we each get two of the Chawk's Platter as it contained a lot of the appetizers already. We were definitely unprepared for the amount of delicious food that came with just the starting platter. The Phuchka, Bihari Kebab, Shingara and Bun Kebab not only filled our bellies, but took me on a journey back to my hometown of Dhaka where these items are staples of Bangladeshi street food culture. Bangladeshi cuisine is delicious, but generally very messy (which can be part of the fun when you are at home, but you don't want to be covered in curry stains when you are out for a nice dinner). Chawk Bazar provides a new take on this cuisine by presenting traditional recipes in more contemporary styles so that it appeals to younger generations or people who are looking to venture into this style of cuisine for the first time. We have been back here three times since 2018 and each time I am impressed with the service and seasonal menu changes. I highly recommend the Lamb Shank Roast or the Chicken Biryani of the Bengals as they are very true to the family recipes most Bengalis grew up with. read more

I went all the way thinking that this restaurant was nice. I just got severely ripped off by this Bangladeshi restaurant. Bought Mutton Buna , chicken kabab and roti. Mutton portion was not even worth 6 dollars . you get mutton with keema roti for 6 dollars plus tax in Brampton which is Same portion what I was for 16 plus tax. The roti was too too dry. I called the guy after seeing the portion when I got home. please kindly check your order before leaving the restaurant. My experience and advice. read more

Food quality not good. Meet was under cooked. Customer service terrible. I took khichri and rezala, borhani, payes and my friends took polao and chicken. I asked for green chili and onion but the girl said no. I was not enjoying without onion so declined. I was very upset. How come they are so mean where we ordered so much food? Cheap bengali restaurants. I won't go again. read more

I wanted to give half star but it does not allow me that, this is the worst place i visited till now, they say they are specialized in Bengali cuisine but being a Bengali I cannot relate this cuisine, their stuff are worst, I went after Durga Puja, with a group, I ordered their Special Pujor Bhog, which they were missing something from the menu which they dissolve even let us know but changed chachra with some egg curry, then we ordered mach er kaliya, in which the fish was bad and they cannot cook it properly, we ordered ilish bhaja, they fried the illish without marinating, 1stly they served a not properly cooked fish then 2nd time they served fish fry which was not properly marinated, then when we asked the server to change it, they said they cannot, Their prices are also ridiculous. They make disgusting food. In total its just a disgusting place to visit and spent money read more

So, I've been to this place twice. The first time I went with my husband for a late lunch/early dinner, and we were quite impressed with the food. We got an appetizer sampler, biryani and the 'risotto' with achari beef. The service, this first time around, was not attentive and left something to be desired, but we were one of two parties dining in the restaurant at the time, and so didn't have to wait too long for anything. Decided to cut them some slack. I then decided to return a second time with my husband and in laws. It was a Saturday and we had made reservations, and the restaurant was absolutely packed. This dining experience was a complete disaster. I will list my main points of contention: 1. No one came to the table when we took a seat to ask us for water/beverages. Had to gesture to the guy at the front, who I'm pretty sure is one of the proprietors, because the wait staff would not make eye contact. The guy came and immediately started asking what our order would be, didn't even see that we were not set up with beverages. 2. The waiter assigned to our table was mumbling, couldn't understand what he was saying. He didn't come around during the course of our lunch to ask us how we were doing and if we needed anything. No eye contact, would completely ignore us. 3. The other waiter (the same girl who was there on our first visit - she does not smile and seems like she doesn't want to be there) came with the appetizer plates that we ordered, which are HUGE, and sat them down on our disproportionately small table and knocked away my sister in law's plate as well as knocking down my drink, and just walked away. I told the proprietor about this, who offered to get me another drink, but that wasn't the point of my complaint. The waitress had no sense to see that there was clearly no place for her to put down this giant platter, and that she should make some adjustments on the table before doing so. 4. I ordered 5 naans. When they came, they were warmed up pita breads. When I asked the proprietor why this is, he said their naan machine was broken. Why didn't he mention this when we gave the order? He's the one who took our order. I would have ordered less/different kind of bread. 5. The proprietor could tell our experience was pretty bad, he came around to the table and was like, 'today is not a good day'. Who says this? If you're not able to manage the reservations you have taken, please don't try to illicit sympathy from the customers. Apologize and do better. 6. This place is Bangladeshi/Bengali. It was evident that other diners in the restaurant belonged to this cultural group, and some had more of a rapport with the proprietor. I am Pakistani and somewhat familiar with the food. My husband and in laws are West Indian, and are much less familiar. They didn't make us feel comfortable, or explain much of anything. It is clear that they are trying to reach a wider audience with a well decorated place and unique menu, but their service is HORRIBLE and their wait staff is unfriendly and needs a LOT of training. There are other things I could mention but I think this paints a pretty good picture of our experience. I was excited to support this restaurant as they're trying to elevate the desi dining experience, but I will no longer be recommending it or coming back. read more

Holy bloody hell! This place was delicious! My friend and I went last night and not only was the food top notch, but the service was excellent! Our server, while very young, knew what to recommend. She was on top of her game for sure! We had the Bazaar Bites (platter full of deliciousness), spicy fish pakoras, and the Kachchi Biryani. Everything was amazing! My favourite, if I had to pick one, was the naga crab on the platter. I have never had East Indian crab before, and it was incredibly tasty! The stuffed paratha was well used to scoop up every bit of sauce. Their house made beverages were great too. I had the lychee iced tea, sweet and refreshing. I can't wait to go back and try their weekend brunch! read more

Fuchka- 6 pieces for $7 is a bit too extreme plus the taste of it was nothing close to what fuchka tastes like. Chotpoti- worst chotpoti I ever had, it had no taste. Entrees: Dhakaiya Tehari- only dish I actually liked and would recommend to anyone. but rice to meat ratio was very less. Murog Polao- which basically translate to Chicken Rice( polao rice from Bangladesh is used to make this rice) Beef biriyani- rice mixed with turmeric and beef with no taste. But they used basmati rice to cook the rice with no flavours at all. Final thought, this is not authentic Bangladeshi/Bengali food. I am sorry but if you are naming a place Chawk Bazar and your food lacks the authenticity and the real spices used in the Bengali cuisine then this place no different to any other food court food with a much higher price tag. read more

Quaint & homey little food establishment. Me and a couple of friends really went out of our way to try this place because this place has some Bhorta (lightly fried mixture of mashed veggies) available in their menu. Food portions are more than enough that I still managed to take away some food. So that is a good thing. read more

Two reviews with five stars each. Here's a third. Honestly, Chawk deserves it. I go out to eat quite a bit, and I try to eat at as many new places as possible because I get bored easily. This year, with my birthday around the corner, I've been in a bit of a food slump because I feel like I've had many of things Toronto has to offer already. Chawk ended that slump. I can't stop gushing. First, the inside is beautiful. Very chic, very modern, and very Instagrammable. Second, the service is super friendly and super helpful. Even before we ordered, complimentary lychee mango drinks were given to us. What an indication of the meal to come! The food. THE FOOD. I can't say enough good things about the food. If I don't hit the character limit for this review, I'll be super surprised. Chawk has two appetizer platters. Both of them are stunning and come on a wooden board. Both of them consist of entirely different options. Each come with 4 appetizers, and cost $15. The chawk platter came with phuchka (pani puri with mashed chickpea inside), mini singara (almost like a samosa), bihari sliders (beef kebab on fresh flatbread), and macher tikki (fishcake). Oh. And chop suey fries? Think really thin, delicious, fried potato string garnish. Phuchka - You fill the phuchka with tamarind water and you down it fast. Otherwise, it leaks out. It's meant to be that way. Savory, refreshing, slightly sweet, slightly tangy. Mini Singara - Almost like a rounded samosa. The potato and chickpea filling was very fluffy. I appreciated being able to see the layers of filling in my singara. The tamarind sauce was tasty as well. Macher tikki - I was skeptical. Fish cakes aren't my thing. Usually over-breaded and over-spiced. Not the case here. Thin breading. Could still taste the fish under it. Crispy. Flaky. Served with a spiced mayo. Bihari slider - three/four bite taco sized. AMAZING. You could taste the beef through the spices. The carrot/beet/onion strings on top helped cut some of the richness, and the flatbread was so fluffy! I could make a meal out of these babies and be super satisfied. Then comes our main. Just one between the two of us because the appetizer platter was so large. All day breakfast. Interesting. Lamb shank, frittata, steamed spicy potatoes, tart eggplants, stuffed parathas, fruit chaat, and an egg done our way. Also $15, and also served on a board. Well, a board and a plate, cuz the lamb shank wouldn't fit onto the board. Our sunny side up was done right. Oozy yolk. Plus points for crispy brown edges. I've got to hand it to them. Every curried food item we had tasted distinct. No base sauces here. They're all different. The potatoes weren't masked by the curry. I'm a sucker for Indian eggplant dishes and this one didn't disappoint. The fruit chaat was like a yogurt filled with berry bits and spices. And I mean filled. Loads of fruit in here. I rather enjoyed it. Didn't know frittatas were Indian. This one was tasty though. Also quite fluffy. Big chunk of broccoli on top. The least Indian tasting food we had, but tasty nonetheless. The lamb shank. IT WAS HUGE. Biggest lamb shank I've ever seen. Also tender and smelled incredible. Great indications for taste. I can't say enough good things about it. A bit of the egg, a piece of the lamb, and a bit of the eggplant on a piece of their paratha and you've got one heck of a bite! The leftovers are going to be amazing. And there were leftovers. But then we had dessert. This birthday girl thought ahead. Asked about birthday specials. Secret menu? The key to my heart. Deep fried kulfi. Um... Woah much. We had the fried kulfi (malai/milk flavored) and the paan kulfi (because what is paan?). The paan kulfi was interesting. Was told paan is a leaf that is usually filled with spices and then chewed after a meal. Good to know, but no clue what it should taste like. In my mind, that means I have to try it. It looks like pistachio. It tastes floral and minty and is subtly spiced, but I couldn't tell you with what. It was definitely interesting. The fried kulfi was all about textural contrast. Creamy kulfi with a crunchy fried exterior. Not too sweet. Not too breaded. Very enjoyable. Dessert was free (presumably because birthday) and they still made it beautiful. Long rectangular dish, berry garnishes, gooseberry garnish, cinnamon bark strips, little sprinkles of spices. The aesthetics are just WOW. $30 plus tax and tips for so much amazing food. Bang for buck plus service and ambiance makes this easily one of my new favorite restaurants in Toronto, and I've only had two dishes on the menu. I can't wait to come again and try the rest. I wonder if tomorrow is too soon... read more

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The food was great, but the price wasn't. - pawni puri 4/5 tasty. Light and falvourful with the tamarind sauce..Filled with warm split peas - fish pakoras 2.5/5 ...hardly any fish. I've had better. - eggplant - sweet..perhaps made with mango. 3/5 - lamb shank ..seasoned well, moist and flavorful.. 4/5 Was it worth 56$+tax ??....hmmmmm maybe cause of the lamb.. read more

An interesting take to fill a pretty big void in Toronto - up scale Bangladeshi cuisine. They took staple Bangladeshi dishes like kichuri or bhuna haash,and elevated and modernized them. On top of that, there are some very unique dishes - paan kulfi or lobster biryani! The environment was also very slick, very modern. Perfect for date night or even a group outing with friends. read more

Chawk Bazar South Asian Eatery - Paan kulfi - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Been to Bengal this is a pretend Bengali restaurant, wouldnt surprise me if these people are from Pakistan pretending to make Bengali food. Nothing amazing below average not basmati rice they used cheap jasmine or smaller rice and the lamb shank was dry they clearly make the sauces separately way too much sugar in the sauce which means they cant cook which makes this place not so authentic Bangladeshi prices high food portions good even presentation was excellent but food quality is too low so get 1 star vs zero food area decor and inside is excellent which is a shame the place was empty you could hear crickets and the guy was asking if we had a reservation which i thought was funny after i ate the food i was like wow that sucked. read more

Chawk Bazar South Asian Eatery - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Ambiance: Excellent Place to visit with friends or hang out with a date. Service: Awesome. However, it is a small place. When we went there was a large group, they were standing even they have empty seats which is annoying for other customers. Food: Excellent!!!1Grand Iftar included Appetizers which are tasty. Entree: Lamb shank and beef achari both were good. Desert: Rasmalai was not the best but kheer was good. Price: Very reasonable Conclusion: Overall highly recommended read more

Ambience: Excellent (great spot for a date, or going with a small group of friends) Service: Ecellent (the owner is very hands on) Food: Excellent (try the Grand Iftar while it lasts, appetizers are to die for. We also got complimentary tea, which took me straight back to my early days in Bangladesh. That's a good thing, just FYI) Price: Very reasonable Conclusion: Excellent (highly, highly recommended) read more

It's a restaurant developed with a lot of love and care. With a small space that can accomodate about 25-30 customers, Chawk Bazar gives you a great glimpse of authentic Bangladeshi food and its history. With a very beautiful ambience, a well defined menu, and a excited and young staff, this restaurant definitely knows how to wow the customers. I was super impressed with the food (although a bit spicy) and the ambience. The drinks menu (especially the Goan drink) was also something that I enjoyed. As an Elite Yelp member, I can certainly vouch that the restaurant owners and the staff give their heart and soul into it. They are here not just to offer good food but a great experience to the customers. 5 stars to this place. Keep it up guys! I'll be back. read more

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Wow what an amazing place! Now they are serving through uber eats. This is very chic and the decor is amazing! We loved the food! And they add creativity to their dishes especially during dessert! As a group, we couldn't have had a better place to eat at! It is very small for a group so be warned! They do not serve alcohol but they do serve lemonade! It's a little odd they use wine bottles to serve water. I had the lamb biryani and it was amazing! The gravy was definitely a highlight! It was probably the best thing on the menu! The fish was nice as it was served with salad and rice! The prices were on par with other restaurants and it was definitely a fancier place to eat out at! read more

Great place. Great Bangladeshi food. I got the veggie korma and was surprised by how much food was included. Korma: 5/5 very flavourful Rice: 5/5 great flavour Soup thing included in the meal: 5/5 Salad: 3.5/5 needs salad dressing and no chickpeas Simple Nan: 4/5 I paid $14 before tax and tip for the above meal. Great value Beautiful decor and great hygiene. read more

Beyond Bangladesh's borders, I have never encountered a Bangladeshi dinner that was this delicious. It actually outperforms many Bangladeshi eateries in Bangladesh itself. Excellent client service was provided. I love short eats, and the meals completely satiated my cravings. Recommend highly and intend to return soon. read more

I ordered twice so far over the last two weeks. Food from Chawk Bazar. I must say food were great and tasty. It feels like I am eating in Bangladesh. I am disappointed however that they charge $15 to deliver 14th ave and Markham road and minimum order $150 for Markham. They did gave me break with $150, also the potion size is small specially when I am ordering more than $100 each order. Overall taste of food great, however best bang for the buck can be improved. I do understand quality and quantity needs to be balanced. Bottom line food is tasty, fresh and I highly recommend this place. read more

POOR FOOD QUALITY: Terrible, Disappointed, Bought 4 Biriyani, 2 of them were days old (gone bad), had to throw out. Bad business, no ethics and consistency, looking for shortcuts to get rich by cheating customers. DO NOT RECOMMEND, NEVER BUYING FROM THIS RESTAURANT read more

What a nice place! My favourite was the drink, Goan Green and dessert, the Paan Kulfi! I would visit again just for these two items. For mains I ordered the Haash Bhuna which came with polao, haash bhuna, daal, and pickled eggplant. The portions were really reasonable for the price. For appetizers I had the Chot Puti which was good too. I would like to try all the other appetizers on the menu next time. Customer service was great. The owner Fahim was very helpful. Great place to visit! read more

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Chawk Bazar is a delightful experience that is absolutely recommended. Their brunch is SO good and an absolute steal for value and quality. Not to be missed is their malai kulfi (you will NOT be disappointed and its truly never too early in the day for dessert). The space if beautiful, service is welcoming and friendly and the food is fresh, flavorful and a unique brunch experience in the traditional Toronto brunch landscape. My only complaint is that I wished they opened earlier than 12. For those on here discrediting Chawk Bazar for 'authenticity' - I would question what that even means. It's a food experience that is interpreted by people who are from the community (not a case of cultural-appropriation of food) in a way that is nuanced and melds together aspects of various South Asian diaspora foods, to create something that I think is 'authentic' in many regards to a hybridized experience that many immigrants and second generation people experience. The end product is absolutely delicious! read more

By far one of the best bengali restaurants in north America. The ambiance was great, service staffs were warm and friendly, the food tasted awesome, and the best part is the creative ways to present the food. Loved the luchi kebab, the achari beef and the biriyani . The only disappointing thing was even on a friday evening they didn't have a lot of the menue items available. read more

Finally a nice restaurant in Toronto where you can enjoy Bengali food. We ordered the Naga crab with luchi as an appetiser- it was perfect, went very well with the fluffy luchis, Morog pulao was one of the mains - the rice of the pulao is so tasty that you can just eat the rice with no accompaniment, Roast chicken - was tasty and flavorful, not at all like the typical Indian curries which all taste the same, the other main was lamb shank with khichri - the lamb shank was soft and succulent, made to perfection, the khichri was a bit bland. We had two drinks - lichi iced tea-that was okayish, the Green mango drink- it was perfect-sweet, tangy, very refreshing. We finished it off with Pan kulfi, it was yum yum yum. Overall, very good experience, we will definitely come again with friends. Thumbs up to the ambiance and the decor of the place, very chic, very Bengali, they were playing nice Bengali songs too :-) read more

After being recommended by a friend went for iftar followed by dinner. The ambiance was great but the food wasn't that great. It was kind of okay. This is one of the eateries that I'll visit once only. I am yet to taste their Goan drink and the most advertised paan kulfi so may be I'll visit the place once again for those two items. Excellent service. read more

First time - mind blown by their smart menu, modern decor, good food. although, Ilish Biriyani was not to my liking. Second time - Huge disappointment when the Calcutta Biriyani (biriyani special) was a plateful of chinigura rice (no, not Long grain Basmati), a peice of unseasoned potato, and a chicken leg quarter floating in a POOL of oil. It was almost inedible, and clearly, the chef has never eaten a Calcutta Biriyani. Chicken Kasha was a comedy - a tiny peice of thigh rubbed with some spices. Bright side - Their Paan Kulfi is to die for! Their drinks are not bad either. They are trying really hard to make this restaurant work - their dedication to good food shows! But they need to revise some of their recipes (they can start at youtube). Will I go again? Maybe only for the paan kulfi. read more