The food was very mid…read more We got the Bhel Puri, the Chicken Tikka Masala, and the Goat Xacutti. I love indian food so I was excited to try the Goat Xacutti as it's something new but it ended up tasting exactly like the Chicken Tikka. And the Chicken Tikka didn't taste like what Chicken Tikka usually tastes like. They both tasted like and amalgamation of every curry all mixed together. It was flavorful, but there was no distinct flavor. The Bhel Puri was yummy, but they served us wayyyy too much for only a party of 2. The garlic naan was fine. I also ordered the sweet lassi, which was tasty. The seating was fine and they had a coat rack which was nice. It's open late (till 11pm) which is convenient and why I might come here again, but otherwise the food did not stand out to me at all.

I first heard about Kothur in the most unexpected way--while trying to switch to a cheaper data…read moreplan at a Fido store. Midway through the painfully slow setup process, the entire store started filling with the scent of something glorious. Rich spices, buttery warmth... it was the kind of smell that stops conversations. Everyone working there was Indian, and they were all clearly just trying to wrap up my account so they could dig into whatever just got delivered. I had to ask--where's that food from? "Kothur," they said, almost in unison. That was the recommendation, and it stuck with me. I walked by the place once. The exterior didn't scream "hidden gem." Thought about ordering delivery a few times but never followed through. Life, you know? Today, I finally went. From the outside, still nothing to write home about. But walk in, and it's a different story. Clean, cozy, and exactly the kind of no-fuss Indian spot you'd expect to stumble upon in the heart of a big city. The food? Solid. Spices landed right. Everything was warm, comforting, and satisfying. It's not trying to reinvent Indian cuisine--it's just doing it well. If you ever find yourself sniffing the air near a phone shop and wondering what that divine smell is--it might just be Kothur. TL;DR Not flashy. Surprisingly good. Smelled it before I tasted it. Worth it.

I went to the store to order takeout, but no one came out to acknowledge me from the kitchen after…read moreI stood there for a good solid 8 minutes. I went back in my car, sat for a couple of minutes, and called them. To my surprise they picked up and accepted my order. I was even told it would take about 25 minutes on a Thursday evening at around 7:20pm. And so, I waited in my car, walked into the store periodically to find out the whereabouts of my Paneer Makhani $6.99 and Palak Gosht $8.99. The third time I came around to check, it seemed as if they forgot to make my order, and told me another 10 minutes. Waited exactly 1 hour and 12 minutes before I got my food (at this my stomach was eating itself), and when I asked to use my 10% off discount from Yelp check-in, the younger staff did not acknowledge the discount and told me I cannot use it. Again, while I loved the food I don't think I will ever make a repeat visit. Not only was I refused the 10% discount, but the staff was unapologetic about making me wait 1 hr and 12 minutes when I was told 25 mins. Had I known, I would have gone to Popeyes next door to avoid this nuisance. Thank you and goodbye.

Good food. Fair prices. Great quantity and great service. Highly recommended for South…read moreIndian/Kerala food.

I had the malai kofta with the garlic naan. It was delicious, and came with many balls inside! At…read moreleast 6. I really enjoyed this meal and will return again.

When the Owners are away, the mice will play. The Owners…read morewere not around, and I'm not sure if Shilpa (owner) has the same quality standards. I've found that supporting local restaurants has been an important thing for myself and my family. We ordered the Vegetarian Biriyani, Veggie Manchurian, and Onion Pakora as a 'tester' before considering this little restaurant to cater an event. Veggie Biriyani - Biriyani is supposed to have a flavourful layered smell and taste. For $12, I got some rice, with boxed spices, and undercooked frozen green beans and full size baby corn from No Frills. Thumbs down, probably some of the worst I've had in my life Veggie Manchurian - 6 balls, with half an onion in an unusually spicy sauce, mixed with some plum sauce. No depth in flavour, just heat, and the wrong kinda heat Onion Bhaji - supposed to be crispy and quickly made to come right out of the oil. Tasted like they were precooked, and recooked. Had a dry taste, when you deep fry something twice. For the amount that you pay - ask for some quality and fresh food. Not some 'make it the night before' freezer quality dinner. You've lost a customer!

Small Afgan fast food joint by Markham rd and Manor Mackenzie. Staff here are very friendly and…read morequick! We ordered takeout and had the Sultani and Beef Koobideh. First off, the portions were huge! Loved that we got our money's worth! The beef for both dishes were really delicious, very well seasoned and the grilled beef wasnt chewy at all. I was really surprised at how tender it was as well as the fact that it wasn't dry at all. Both dishes came with a healthy serving of salad and rice, as well as bread. There was so much food we had enough to eat for lunch the day after. Will definitely come back again!

This is a good spot in markham if you're looking for kebabs. Everything is made fresh in-house from…read morethe kebabs to naan to desserts like baklava and special hand crafted mango lassi. Service was great too. You can order online, take out and they do catering as well.

We went for an impromptu late night dinner, and we had a great time. The place is really cozy and…read moregreat atmosphere for romantic dinners as well as family outings. We tried the Amritsari paneer tikka - it's to die for! I really loved the marination on it wanted the flavour ( one of the best I have had in Canada). Also tried the Kadai Paneer( I could however handle more spice though). Their garlic Naan is amazing too. Overall, really loved the food( specifically the green chutney). The staff is really nice, loved the quick service. The place is little on the pricier side but great for special occasions!

I was in the mood to try a new restaurant (well, new to me) and Pickering is full of excellent…read moreinternational cuisine. I happened to spot this place a couple of weeks ago when driving by. I'm not sure how long they've been there or why I hadn't noticed them before but I'm always up for a good curry so we popped in for dinner. The menu is quite extensive and it took us a while to look over everything. Since this was our first time here, we opted for dishes we were familiar with so we could benchmark them against our favourite Indian restaurant. Our selection consisted of Aloo Gobi Masala, Tandoori Butter Chicken, Malai Lamb Curry, Super Naan, Masala Raita and Basmati Rice. Everything looked and smelled amazing so we were excited to tuck in. First, I have to say, this Aloo Gobi has set the bar higher and is now the benchmark by which all future Aloo Gobi dishes will be compared against. The curry dishes were also amazing. In fairness, ordering butter chicken was safe, but we also wanted to have something we hadn't tried before. You can never go wrong with lamb and the description of the Malai Lamb Curry sounded irresistible... it left me gobsmacked. Are you kidding me? This dish is packed with flavour and the lamb was cooked to perfection. We actually considered packing up the rest of the sauce to bring home. Honestly, it's that good. Definitely a MUST! Absolutely everything from start to finish was delicious. The owner/chef (?) came out for a chat and to regale us with descriptions of other dishes to try next time... and believe me, there will definitely be a next time! Have I just found my new favourite Indian restaurant? I think I might have.

The staff was very kind and good, pointing out deals. There were deals where if you buy a chicken…read moreshawarma, you get free pop. The pricing was great with about a foot long shawarma. The chicken was tender and the fries were good. Inside was like a normal fast food place. There were some seats.

male cashier wants to charge me for a drink that i did not purchase from them. no apologies after…read moretelling him I did not purchase the drink from them and after being humiliated in front of other customers. the chicken was old and stale. i did not go back because for sure, they will think i want my money back. not really.. just want to tell people, avoid that place. they will serve you probably at least a day old chicken from last night. That's how mine tasted. I threw it in the garbage. I will never go back there, ever.

I like to explore my neighbourhood and surrounding areas, especially new restaurants. This time, I…read moredropped in at Zohan's Grill, located in Pickering Village. It's a small Pakistani restaurant with minimal seating and decor. Dining solo, I tried their Chicken Biryani. At only CDN$9.99, it was a good sized serving that included rich coloured rice, potatoes, and a quarter chicken. Although my taste buds are still compromised, I could tell that the chicken was a bit on the bland side but the rice had good flavour. Overall, it was a decent dish, with a bit of spicy heat. I'm a fan of this cuisine so I'll be back to try more of their food. Note: It's good that they respond to every review on Google but their response is literally a copy and paste job, same every time. Overall rating: 3.5/5.0

Service is really great! Ambiance could be so much better. Love the location. Only one table with…read morewhat appears to be the kitchen frig in the dining room in an old vending fridge covered with tin foil. Would prefer a more atmospheric experience for lunch. Food was okay with good flavor, but just needed more love.

Happy! Got chaana masala only for takeout…read more My colleague gave me her home made roti so I wanted something Indian to go along with it! Scarborough has a lot of Indian food places to choose from. I picked here for their high reputation and the convenience. They have free parking space in front of them. Even during the rush hour, there's a space. I knew it as I drive by every day for my commute. Perfect for pick-up after a busy day at work! Their channa masala is great! Big portion, came with a cup of rice. Gravy is thick, hearty. The chickpeas are soft enough to easily mash on the tongue but still keep their shape and very very slight nutty crunchatvthe very core. Delicate. Perfect balance of savory Gravy and peas. They have spice level options. I chose medium plus. I liked it but thought the spice may be overpowering the natural taste of other players. Will try lower spice level next time. Will visit here more to try other dishes!!

A recommendation from a coworker!…read more We ordered delivery from here and I was pleasantly surprised by this restaurant! The flavour of the Chana, okra, and one other vegetarian dish were all really good. Even the appetizers hit! I also didn't feel super bloated or oily after eating, so would definitely order again from here. My favourite was definitely Chana with the naan. Looking forward to ordering some meat dishes the next time I'm there.