We split one appetizer, one half portion of rice, and one entree, and it was enough for five meals;…read moreimagine! The absolute generosity of these portions is something that I wish would be replicated across downtown Toronto. Our order: Appetizer - Paratha roll bites with paneer; it doesn't say it on the menu, but this comes with a huge portion of fries, too! This could be an entree all on its own. Entree - Potohari chicken half - this was so creamy and mild; a good choice for those of you who don't like spicy food. A fantastic dish. Rice - Gosh, even their rice was a huge portion and super delicious. I wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant!

Fantastic Pakistani restaurant in my hood! I went for an…read moreInterNations meetup which was a fun event, and everyone was super happy with their food. Filling and delicious just like home cooking if you are from Pakistan. In fact one friend from there called it the best in Toronto. I was also impressed by a manager coming up and offering me the kebab with the fried tomato as a comped dish that he thought I should try. Nice touch and things like that go a long way. Gorgeous artwork inside makes it worth walking around to soak it all in. If you even barely like this kind of food, you owe it to yourself to try this place out. A real gem in west Queen west.

This is a hidden gem in a side street in core of downtown. Chachu means uncle, it is like homemade…read morefood, some options are pretty spicy. Ww have enjoyed Sliders, wraps, chicken bowls. There are 4 flavor options, we have tried Tandoori chicken and chicken Tikka flavors, both were extremely delicious !! Bowls come with rice, chicken, salad and homemade sauce at top. We also had several tea options, cardamom tea, kashmir tea and others. My favorite was kashmiri tea, so yummy !! Staff was very kind and helpful. It has discounts for tmu students. If you want to try this cuisine check this place out, you will like delicious home made like food with good prices.

This is a small Pakistani-American fusion restaurant, half a floor down from street level. Chachu…read moremeans uncle in the Urdu language. Culturally,  a Chachu is one who ensures the younger ones in the family are fed, happy, and taken care of. The female staff member, Hadia, was very personable and helpful. I ordered a bowl on rice ($12.99). The staff was nice enough to offer me half Chicken Tikka (yellowish in colour) and half Tandoori Chicken (reddish in colour). The Tikka is mild spicy, and the Tandoori is medium spicy. Both were good. There was a little bit of chopped vegetables. I also ordered a drink dessert called Falooda ($6.99). The thick drink is a mix of creamy milk, rose water, vermicelli, basil, and raisin. Three scoops of vanilla ice cream were added on top. The vermicelli is either made of flour or agar. This is nice and surprisingly not too sweet. There are 4 large tables and 18 chairs. There is outdoor seating during warm weather. There are 11 locations. There is free WiFi. The restaurant is not wheelchair accessible. There are no washrooms. There is paid neighbourhood street parking. Review 2023-118

I will comment on the setup first as it did effect the overall experience. The space is tight and a…read morelot of counter seating which is tight as well for someone who is slightly above average height for Canada. I was quite uncomfortable during the whole meal and that's without wearing or holding heavy winter jacket etc. I wonder what was here before maybe a cafe as the space seemed to be geared towards that. Stairs to go down are also a bit of unnerving venture with winter boots. Washrooms hmm need to be lit and cleaned better unless they are part of the theme! Here is a play by play of the food: Squash chaat hmm didn't enjoy this at all. I couldn't identify much in terms of the taste and the spicing/sauces? didn't add anything to it either. Karahi chicken bun a decent take on this street side food with spice not held back. I enjoyed this somewhat the person I dined with it didn't. Samosa chaat: again a decent take on this street side dish. The sauces are elevated a bit from what one expects. Decent kick as well and tamarind taste coming through in the sauce. Roasted paneer: very disappointing dish. I was expecting a lot of taste either from the sauce or the paneer itself. Nope not the case at all. Big chunks devoid of any character. Beef kebab: hmm ok for what you expect. The charred cabbage was better than the main IMO. Sourdough naan decent. I can't really expect Gerarrd street prices here as the neighborhood and overheads wouldn't allow it. The appetizer (chaat) items are decent but the mains are below average. 2.5 stars out of 5 especially due to the uncomfortable setup.

Jamil's Chaat House located near Queen and Dovercourt serves up Pakistani street eats with a twist…read more They actually hosted numerous popups around the city in Toronto and even in B.C. and NYC before finally opening their own restaurant here in the city. The menu consists of small plates that are meant to be shared among others (or not). There is also an extensive wine list and cocktails with a Southeast Asian twist. The restaurant space is small and intimate, seating around 25 customers with both bar and table seats available. Washroom is not accessible as it does require one to navigate a set of stairs. I had been following Jamil's Chaat House on Instagram for a while now and was excited to try their food! I stopped by after work at 5pm for a drink and pre-dinner small bites where I sat at the bar. I was surprised that even at 5pm the restaurant was already half full. Staff were super friendly and went through the menu with me, making sure if I had any questions they'd be happy to answer them. I ordered an Alma Sour cocktail, the dahi puri (semolina, potato, chickpea, tamarind, cilantro yogurt), the smoked baingan kachumar (eggplant, tomato, ginger - served chilled), and the gulab jamun (cardamom syrup, rose petals, lime zest). All the dishes and the cocktail packed a punch of flavour and were all delicious! I especially enjoyed the dahi puri and the gulab jamun wasn't too sweet. Staff did recommend the karahi chicken bun but I wasn't sure if it would be too much food for me (will have to try it next time!!). Overall, a great new spot along Queen St. W. serving Pakistani street food that packs a punch of flavour. Cocktails are creative and service was great as well. A casual spot for a pre-dinner snack, dinner with friends, or late night eats (they close at 11pm!).

Came across this place Friday evening by chance as we were trying to find a washroom and everywhere…read morewas closed. The worker was nice and took his time to explain the menu, as they were working on listing the full menu at the store. I got their Friday Special, which was fried fish as I was a bit hungry and also grateful that they let us use the washroom without us buying anything. Fried Fish The fried fish was light and moist on the inside with a crisp coating and it went really well with the dipping sauce. The worker recommended Chicken Biryani as their most popular item, which I think I will get next time. Lollipop Chicken We got this on the the house, and the chicken was VERY juicy. I loved it. Mango Delight We also got this on the house. I'm not a big fan of a fruit salad, but this was like a mango fruit salad, which was very pleasant. I'm keeping this place in mind for the next time I'm in the area. I loved the worker here and the quality of the dish as it was also such a reasonable price!

From the owner: At [Your Restaurant Name], we pride ourselves on exceptional customer service! Our friendly and…read moreattentive staff are dedicated to ensuring your dining experience is nothing short of fantastic. From the moment you walk in, you'll be treated like family. •⁠ ⁠Prompt and courteous service •⁠ ⁠Knowledgeable staff happy to guide you through our menu •⁠ ⁠Accommodations for special requests and dietary needs •⁠ ⁠Feedback always welcome and valued

A truly authentic experience-- we could tell by how many South Asian families were there!…read more The butter chicken sauce was so thick that we took our leftovers home and marinated chicken wings in it; this was perfection. Also, it was nice to see an accessible washroom-- a rarity in Toronto! The only thing that I didn't like was that the salty lassi had cumin seeds in it, but that's my fault because I was expecting something more akin to ayran. The star of the show was definitely the chaat papri-- the crispy wafers and the tamarind sauce are my favourite! I'm so glad the waiter recommended this to us. I would love to come back here and eat my way through this menu!

If you're craving for chicken tikka, biryani, naan kinda food, and if you have good spice…read moretolerance, this is the place. The ambience is vibrant, traditional dhaba style, gives an authentic touch! We weren't asked for the spice levels, the food was delicious but couldn't handle spice the next day, iykwim :(

Amazing value and tastier than typical foodcourt fare. Got the chicken tikka roll and it was pretty…read moregood - the chicken was well spiced, the wrap was puffy, the veggies were decent, and the sauce was flavourful. Will drop by again if I need a quick, cheap and tasty meal.

Apparently this place has been around for decades, and it's a popular place to get late-night bites…read moreif you're craving Pakistani street food. With a $4 burger, I don't think you can find a cheaper place selling burgers in the city. I tried the Desi Vegetarian Burger, which consisted of a patty made of mashed potatoes and spices (Aloo Tikki Burger) and green & tamarind chutneys. The bun was soft and the patty, along with the chutneys / sauces, were very flavourful. The chaat was quite spicy, but ok if you add more yogurt to it.

It's a great place if you're really in a mood for Pakistani street food. They have pretty much…read moreeverything under one roof. I would highly recommend their bun kabab and chaat. Their chai and paan are good too. For those who don't know a bun kababs is a meat and lentil kabab mashed up and made into a pattie topped a plain egg omelette along with onions and red and green chutney tucked into a bun. It's pretty delicious and one is enough to fill you up. Earlier I have had spicy corn and kulfi which is pretty standard. The corn is grilled over fire and topped with lime and chilli masala. They do keep Kashmiri pink tea. We normally just order it and eat it in the car. During covid times their seating is very limited and clustered hence I wouldn't like to take any chances. As far the the pricing goes it's pretty cheap. So 2 bun kababs, a chaat and a diet coke came to around $21. If you're looking for good ambience it's not the place to go. On weekends and holidays their order taking is pretty backed up. Lots of street parking. It is on Gerard street.

Very flavourful dishes. I've ordered the vegetable samosas, lamb korma, beef kababs, saag paneer,…read morenaan, and butter chicken and it's delicious. I don't personally prefer the texture of the saag paneer as paneer is rather small, making the dish very pureed. The dishes are spicier than average. Mild heat doesn't seem to exist as per request. I will keep ordering from here because it's authentic and very tasty. Small seating area at back is decent.

The garlic naan is amazing. The kebabs and the Biryani are great as well. The other curries and…read moresuch won't blow your mind. It's a nice no frills joint.