Despite their super unfriendly service I still give them 4 stars because of food and portion size. Ordered take out chicken biriyani( Tuesday special $8 including tax). They were just starting for the day and two staffs were busy setting up. When I finally got their attention to order biriyani, only thing staff said was "cash!" Well I don't expect proper greetings or anything from this place any more. I got plenty of chicken ( bone in) and sooooo much rice. I could easily make 3-4 portions out of this biriyani, if I added more proteins and my own veggie dishes. Rice was moist, strong cardamom & cloves flavour. It also came with green cilantro sauce as well. read more

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My wife and I tried out the food at this establishment for the first time after reading their positive reviews on Google. We chose to order the tandoori/bbq chicken breast and chicken tikka which both come with salad, yogurt mint sauce, tamarind sauce and a naan each. In addition, we ordered a small size lamb curry and a separate naan. The service was good and the person who took our order was nice. The quantity for the price was also good. However, the chicken breast and chicken tikka had not been marinated properly so they both tasted a little bland. They were at least cooked properly - not raw like in some of the other places we have eaten at. The lamb curry was not very tasty either. It was a little watery without enough onions, tomatoes, garlic, or spices. Basically, it was meat in a salty sauce. The restaurant's setting is that of a food court. You order your food, and when it is ready, they tell you to come and get it from the counter. The washroom was clean. read more

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Good spot on The Danforth for Pakistani and Indian dishes. Decided to judge the food on some of the quintessential items one can think of that's popular from both countries. The pakoras are very tasty. Lightly battered giving them a crunchy texture, with cauliflower, spinach and onion stuffing that is paired with a sweet tamarind chutney. Delicious. The tandoori chicken was moist and flavourful. Didn't have much of a tandoor infused char, but the bird was cooked well. The biryani is done in the style one would associate in the region between India and Pakistan, so don't expect a lot of masala/overly spiced, which I didn't. The rice which is the star of this dish was bursting with flavor by itself and didn't need any help from overly used spices which tend to detract from what's important, so full marks for this. However, I did feel that the lamb in itself was a tad overcooked, but it was done on the bone which is where the flavor lies (do yourself a favor and never order a "boneless biryani"). read more

Come here atleast once a month. They got the best vegetable samosas. Friendly guy at the counter too read more

Makkah Restaurant - Menu inside - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I would never ever going in Makkah Restaurant by myself if my fellow yelper did not take me here!! Makkah Restaurant is full of men... all the men that works in the kitchen...all the men that was ordering the food or eating the food in here.. I really stood out like a sore thumb... The self served eat in area is clean and spacious... after you placed your order, you picked up your food and then you eat and after that you pay... All based on honour system since you even help yourself with the drinks from the fridge!! Chicken Tikka Kebab was so tender, juicy and delicious! And love that charred smokey flavoured!! Naan bread that is freshly made by those friendly kitchen staffs that even posed for my photo shots with a big smile on their faces!! Just love Makkah Restaurant for their food, their down to earth vibe and friendly service! Now maybe I am ready to come back on my own now??? read more

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This is not a place you go to for the decor, or the ambiance -- this is a place you go to for the food, and the food will have you coming back. Makkah restaurant has been a pillar of this community, and an important part of the history of the South Asian diaspora in Toronto. The restaurant (and the previous version, back on India Bazaar on Gerrard Street) have a few key dishes that you need to try. First off, the Naan -- tandoor baked, just as it has been for decades at this point. Fluffy, warm, and will keep you wanting more. Next stop, the foot-long kabab -- a seekh kabab that has is incredibly moist and flavourful (and complemented fantastically by the naan). Finally, the piece-de-resistance -- the tandoori chicken. Definitely go with the dark meat -- specifically, the chicken leg. You won't be disappointed. The spice level is on the higher side, so if that's something you're sensitive to, be forewarned. But if you want to have some fantastic South Asian food, and want to eat a bit of Toronto history, Makkah restaurant is worth the trip. read more

Excellent food! Went with a group so we tried a variety of dishes. The naan is extremely fresh and made in store so it's a must try! The BBQ chicken, tandoori chicken, chili chicken, and butter chicken were all cooked to perfection. Chili chicken especially came with excellent gravy. Although the restaurant looks very simple, it was still a great eat and would definitely return. Price was also very reasonable for the amount of dishes and naan we ordered. read more

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Hard pressed to find a worse cut of chicken, the tandoori chicken is advertised as boneless breast. It was mostly the parts you would throw in the garbage. Absolutely disgusting meal. I want my $11 back... plus, interior is dirty with crooked tables. read more

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A gem in plan sight ! Delicious and filling. Don't let the outside fool you, it's a great price and great value. read more

I've been back a few times since I live in the area now. Very good butter chicken and fresh things from the tandoori. Don't use any of the delivery apps but go in and order or call in for pick up. Lots of great options and I haven't been disappointed yet. read more

Makkah is still the one with the best tandoori chicken in my book. As soon as you stop in front of the restaurant, you can see hard working men grilling their mouth-watering tandoori chicken and baking the naan. Be prepare to get in line to order your food. This place can be quite busy with take-out goers. It is a cafeteria style. Order what you want at the counter, find your seating at the back, carefully listen for your order and check at the counter often. Then pay before you leave. The service is great, friendly and helpful. I go there for a good home-style and authentic cooking meal. Everything is consistently delicious. Superbly seasoned. Generous size. Of course, my absolute favorite is the char grilled tandoori chicken. Each dark-meat piece is always juicy, flavorful and tender. The tamarind-like dipping sauce was tangy with slight tartness, which gave it a wonderful contrast to the perfectly grilled chicken. Rock on, Makkah, rock on! read more

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Well the food is okay. Prices are a bit high compared to other restaurants that serve indian cusine. They say they open at 11:00 but when i call to place an order the guy whom i spoke with told me to not call until 12:00. Like okay so its friday i want to order lunch....You open at 11 but will not take an order until 12?? Lol Avoid this place. read more

Today again went and has a thali (combo) of fresh naan, dal, aloo gobi, and nihari. My first time having nihari, and I loved it! Braised beef shank in a rich ginger coriander broth. Lots of delicious sauce for the naan to soak up. I can't believe no one else is reviewing this place! read more

Makkah Restaurant - Thali (combination plate) on plastic unfortunately - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Ordered a lamb biryani for myself and a chicken and beef biryani for my family and they were terrible. The meat was burned and tasted awful. My mom told one of the workers that the food was bad and the guy couldn't handle it and came all the way outside acting all arrogant. And also while people eat, there are bugs flying around you. Dining area has poor maintenance and hygiene. Horrible food and horrible customer service. These guys need to learn how to respect customers. read more

We ordered Makkah take-out (or rather delivery) from Just-Eat from Makkah. You must try this place out. Totally recommend the Tandoori (we had the chicken) -- yummy. We also had the lamb curry, rice, naan bread (fyi - the pieces are massive!), and the beef samosas (these were really great). The food came in great time and they wrapped the containers in foil to keep them hot. The food came in good time and there were "no prisoners" at the end. Lamb was tender and flavorful and the mango lassi's were great for putting out any "fires". So good !! read more

Got some takeout from Makkah. Everything was okay, but most items were not particularly tasty. Bihari kabob was flavourful and tender. Naan was good. Also tried a thali combo with 1 meat, 2 veg: Chicken tikka was fine, but nothing special. Dal was so-so, not particularly flavourful & had a sludgy texture. Mixed vegetables were not exceptional, but nice enough. Salad was standard and uninspired. Rice was standard. If I was close by and needed food, I might or might not try Makkah again. I wouldn't go out of my way for it. 2.5 stars read more

This is a take out joint. Do NOT come here with expectations of service. They are nice, but it's really not a nice place for dining in. It's pretty much a hole is the wall. I am not a big fan of their curries... they are alright, but the BBQ/tandoori dishes are very good for the price. The taste may not be what you are used to from other Pakistani joints, and that could be due to the Bangladeshi influence. Very similar though. I've never had anything delivered, so I can't comment on that. Pick up is probably thr best option. read more

I usually order take out here. They have Chicken Briyani special every Tuesday for $4.50. It usually have about two medium sized chicken (not enough chicken) with a lot of rice, so I usually order another dish to eat with the leftover rice. I tried their curry beef (a box of about 12-14 pieces of beef for $12), it was a bit chewy but tasted good. read more

Makkah Restaurant - Chicken briyani special ($4.50 on Tuesday) and curry beef - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Good, basic, greasy and happy Pakistani food. Lamb biryani and fish curry are a must. Palak paneer very good but needs little more paneer. Veg, dal, channa all typical. Just a little in the greasy side but gives good flavour. Always very happy with takeout or dine in. Prices quite reasonable. read more

The real deal, a mix of Indian and Afghani dishes. Authentic, yummy, good portions, no frills, clean ,and bargain prices.

Best Beef Boti I have had in North America hands down! It was fresh, tender, extremely flavorful! Thank you!! Definitely recommend this place and specifically the boti and Bihari Beef!! read more

Restaurant itself is nothing special. More like a cafeteria style. However, the food was fantastic. Everything was delicious. Everything was very tender and Full of flavour. The naan was huge and one of the best I've ever eaten. My favourite was the curry fish. Amazing. read more

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Not good. Ok the Naan was ok. And the Daal was decent. Everything else just didn't seem like it could be trusted. Flavours were thin and weak as were the sauces. The meats used were of port quality or past the best before date. Overall unpleasant experience. Won't be ordering from here again. read more

My roommate discovered this gem through skip-the-dishes. Tip: the restaurant actually offers FREE delivery between 4pm and 11pm if you order from them! The food was amazing! We had the tandoori chicken wings and the meat samosas. They were phenomenal! Today I visited the restaurant in person and ordered a feast for tonight. The kebabs look soooo good. Can't wait to try them. read more

I believe this is the most authentic be gali food in toronto the community are majority bengali so it makes you feel like you are in Bangladesh. We had tehari and naam tehqru is like a spicy beef dish really good and tasty and the mago lassi is a little sweet and sour and is about ley delicious they do give quite a big portion if you have more people it becomes more enjoyable read more

Places like Makkah perpetuate the stereotype that food from the sub continent can only be greasy, spicy and heavy handed. Makkah does a decent enough kebab: juicy and flavorful. Heaven forbid you order vegetarian curry: tasteless and chances are pretty old, since no one seems to order their veggies. It's a one-curry-fits-all kinda place and grimy as hell. read more

I've heard it said before that is this is one of the better Pakistani options we have around town. I can't really speak from any deep font of experience or anything but I can certainly believe it. Occasionally they will have deals such as chicken biryani for $3.99 or a kebab sandwich and a pop for $5. The regular menu itself is pretty affordable for what you get from it. Their curries are pretty decent but where they really shine is with anything cooked in their tandoor. They use a charcoal fired tandoor (as opposed to a gas one) which imparts that extra bit of extra smokey oomph in the flavour of their foods. Their naans are really tasty and are a sizeable portion unto themselves in comparison to other places. I really recommend their tandoori quail however. Of course, you've got always got the choice of those standard veggie options (channa masala, saag paneer, aloo gobi, etc.) as well as a few seafood picks. If you decide to eat in, please note that they were really going for the cafeteria vibe when they planned it (complete with plastic cutlery and plates along with trays you need to tilt as you shove everything on them into a rectangular garbage receptacle). Thankfully, I'm too busy enjoying my food to notice my surroundings when I eat in here. read more

I have NEVER eaten such terrible Indian/Pakistani food. EVER. My husband and I were so disgusted the last time I ordered from there that we tasted it, ate a few bites and chose too dump it in the trash. The lamb curry was a misery of oil, water and burnt spices. It was acrid. The chapati (home made style roti) was so terrible and had a strange colour. The daal was disgusting--and really, how can you make a daal disgusting. The simplest of spices and it tastes royal. What did they do to it? Delivery: don't even ask. First time I ordered some kebabs and two hours later I find out their driver delivered it to the wrong address. The next time I ordered (the shitty lamb curry, daal and chapati), they gave me someone else's food (marked with my address--different items). I ran after the driver and he realized the restaurant made a packaging error. How can you do this twice in a row to the same customer? The only good thing here is their beef tikka and seekh kebab, and for that I gave them the two stars. Really if these weren't so good, they deserve negative stars for the most acrid and foul food and curries on the entire planet. read more

Makkah reigns over cheap and lip-smacking take-out options on the Danforth. The fresh naan is soft with a bit of crispness and perfect for enclosing their perfectly spiced and creamy dhal as a vessel to the mouth. My favorite, of course, is the aloo gobi, rich and singing harmonious notes of flavour, it makes me happier with every bite. The guys at Makkah never disappoint and they often offer $5 specials; the food, however, is always special. read more

Firstly, I love the portion sizes. For the amount of money you pay, you get quite a lot of food. Shrimp Curry ($9): Let me tell you, this dish is spicy! I have no problem with that, I actually love how spicy it is; the bell peppers really give it a kick. However, this dish is a little too salty (not a big deal to me) and I wish the shrimp were just a little more tender. I have only eaten shrimp curry at one other restaurant, thus I cannot really compare this dish to other ones. This didn't WOW me though. Palak Paneer ($8): I have tasted better, this dish was quite average. Also, I wish there were more pieces of paneer (cheese) in it. It was still enjoyable though. Butter Naan ($1.25 each): Holy moly! I did not expect the naan to be this big! At another restaurant, they charged $1.50 per naan (half the size of Makkah's naan) so I didn't expect this. The naan was also not too oily. The underside was quite burned at times though; eating burned food isn't very fun. OVERALL: The food tasted average. I wasn't amazed by the dishes. They were still quite enjoyable, but I have definitely dined at better Indian restaurants. I am a very big fan of their portion sizes though. This was my first time eating food from Makkah, but I'm not too keen on coming back though. read more

Makkah Restaurant - Palak Paneer and Shrimp Curry - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This is the worst place ever one can visit. They had a piece of glass in the biryani and when I confronted them by calling them up, they were just trying to ignore the topic and they want me to bring the biryani back to the restaurant. Zero customer service. read more

Makkah Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

4.0 for the restaurant. 5.5 for the earthquake. I didn't specifically ask for it, but as I was chowing down this afternoon, I was treated with a nice earth shake to compliment my chana masala, aloo gobi and butter chicken all for $6.99 and I sopped up every bit of the goodness on my plate with the massive piece of naan they gave me. It doesn't look like much from the outside, and it's certainly not going to win any awards for decor, but you'd be a fool to walk by and not give Makkah a chance. In fact, I'd say that the food was on par with Lahore Tikka house, so give it a whirl. read more

Food is good but man service is damnnnnnnnnnn slow. It's happened to me twice now. Once for take out. I called ahead and have them 30 and when I got there they took another 20 !!! And this time done-in and we everything we ordered were already prepared besides the naan so i don't understand why on earth they took so long. We waited 20 minutes for already prepared food. Ridiculous. We were the only family in the resteraunt and a few take out customers. read more

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Best daal ever (very spicy and earthy), excellent chili chicken, good curry beef, good saag paneer, very good, but not very spicy butter chicken. Oh, and fluffy naan done in tandoor, actually everything that comes out I the tandoor is pretty amazing! I always get delivery, and order way too much so I have lunches made for the week. Pakoras! Get them too. YUM. (But need to be reheated in oven to bring them back to pre-delivery perfect crispness) read more

Went here last night and it was busy at 6PM with people waiting to order and some waiting for pick up. I ordered: Whole Tandoori Chicken (comes with 2 naans) "Highlight" Special - Bihari Kabob with one naan Chicken Biryani ($6.50!!!!) When we ordered, the cashier let us know that it would be a 30 minute wait. We said ok and left. Came back about 20 minutes later and it was ready! Came home and the naan was piping hot! The tandoori chicken was so good. Bihari kabob was also great - spicy too. Chicken biryani tasted well seasoned (maybe boxed spices, not too sure). I would definitely order again! It was our first time going here. When we went back, it was just as busy. The total bill came to $40 with taxes!! Woohoo! read more

Be careful you might just walk by. Look for the large naan ovens in the window which are in constant motion based on the demand. Simple, fresh and tasty traditional Indian/Pakastani favorites. TIPS: Tikkas are great Get the naan Take it to go, this place does not have an ounce of atmosphere. read more

First time delivery order of $60. Got the lamb biryani, tandoori platter, rice side, curry chicken, naan. Tandoori plate is not a $17 platter. There is hardly any lamb in the biryani. The curry chicken is the worst I've had. Despite leaving instructions on how to get to our tucked away place being printed on the receipt the delivery boy blatantly denied them being there. Tip is automatically charged. Rude delivery staff. Would not order. read more

According to the sign, Makkah is the largest halal restaurant in Toronto. Not sure if that's true but they do make some damn good Pakistani/Indian eats. For $5 with tax, I had a foot long kebab, a piece of naan, and a salad. The kebab is Turkish or Pakistani style, i.e. a long tubular piece of ground beef cooked in the tandoor not chunks of grilled meat like you'd get at a Greek place. It was delicious and perfectly seasoned. The naan was also excellent, a bit thicker than most Indian places with a crisp outer shell and moist and fluffy interior. The large sit down area at the back is dingy and has zero atmosphere. But that's pretty much to be expected and doesn't bother me. A great cheap lunch option if you find yourself on this desolate stretch of the Danforth. read more

We placed an order for delivery over the long weekend. It took about an hour, but the food was hot, delicious and well packed. I really liked the spiciness of the beef samosas and the tandoori chicken. The butter chicken was a definite crowd pleaser, the sauce wonderful to sop up with the warm and chewy naan. We also ordered chicken pakoras, Aloo Gobi, Dal and rice pulao. All tasty. Our guests were new to Indo-Pakistani food, but they snarfed up the food with gusto. All in all, the price was very reasonable for the amount of food we received and the quality was great. I would definitely order from Makkah again. read more

Looking for naan and some pretty tasty kabobs to go with? This is your place. This place is smokey from the naan ovens and smells like a giant BBQ. Which is what I want to see, just not come out smelling like. There is no real reason to stay and eat here unless you are making a pit stop. Check out the menus in the photo gallery and put a take out order. Note the spice levels, it can creep up. Medium spice has got some kick for the more western palette. read more

Makkah Restaurant - BBQ combos - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario