Really enjoyed our dinner at Aangan! We tried the $55…read moretasting menu and were honestly impressed by the variety, quality, and portions. My favourite of the night was Lemon Prawn, Lamb Chops, and surprisingly Butter Chicken! Everything was beautifully presented and we actually left feeling full and satisfied. Such a lovely spot for a date night or special dinner. My friend loved their chair by the way haha - so comfortable :) The service was excellent as well. This was probably one of the most pleasant meal that I had recently. Would definitely come back!

My husband picked this place to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Our visit was on a Saturday for…read moredinner, and we were excited to experience the vibe and the food. As soon as we entered, we were greeted by a friendly young lady who welcomed us. She checked our reservation details and took us to our seat, and let us know that our waiter will be coming soon. Our waiter was a friendly young man who also welcomed us. He brought the menu and highlighted a few items (in case if we would be interested). Then he stepped away, so that we could read the menu and make our picks. We ordered the following items: Shakarkandi Chaat (appetizer), Tandoori Lemon Prawn, Kokum Chicken Tikka, and Raw Banana Kofta (mains) with Butter Naan, Smoked Ghee Laccha Paratha (add-ons), and Kashmiri Royale (drink). Each dish was delicious, the blend of flavours was so exciting for our tastebuds! If we had to pick our favourite, it would be the Raw Banana Kofta- it had so much flavour and looked beautiful. During our meal, our waiter came by to check-in on us and to ensure that the water was always full. Welcoming and quiet vibe, attentive service, and delicious food, we would definitely visit again. If you have not been here yet, highly recommended!

First of all, Sarah is awesome. Very warm and welcoming. Now, the food. Wow. Our favorite Indian…read morerestaurant used to be in Miami Beach, but now it is here in Toronto. Everything we had was outstanding. Garlic naan. Chicken momos. Lamb korma. Shrimp biryani. Palak paneer. All incredible. And I have enough biryani for two more meals. Portions are plentiful. Wow. Everything about this place screams, come back again. Very cute place.

The food and service was spectacular. It was busy on a Saturday night but we were seated right away…read moreand the food came out quickly. The lamb masala was phenomenal and worth the higher price point.

Dearest Vegetarian reader,…read more The dal tadka, schezwan paneer volcano, and street style noodles were all good! Fav was dal tadka and the fire naan combo. Appreciated the crispiness of the schezwan paneer volcano also. Wasn't mind boggling, mind blowingly good but was at baseline well made for sure.

Swaagat on King Street East is a total gem if you're craving deeply comforting Indian food…read moredowntown. It is always a win finding a kitchen that treats its meat-free dishes as the star of the show, and this place absolutely delivers. The paneer here is phenomenal. The Paneer Makhani is rich, buttery, and packed with warming spices, while the Palak Paneer tastes wonderfully fresh and earthy instead of heavy. You absolutely have to get the Missi Roti to scoop it all up--it has a fantastic, rustic, slightly nutty bite that pairs perfectly with the hearty curries. My only minor gripe is the Mango Lassi (3/5). It leaned a bit too sweet for my liking and was missing that sharp, refreshing yogurt tang you need to cut through a rich meal. Overall, a fantastic spot for top-tier comfort food. Skip the lassi, but definitely double down on the paneer! The staff is polite and helpful to pick the right food options. However they are short staffed so there can be some delays if the place gets busy. Ambiance is great except the missing blinds that make it difficult to see the screen during bright daylight.

I ordered the chicken tikka masala, rice and garlic naan. Everything was delicious! Just the right…read moreamount of spice and everything was brought out very quickly! The server was very attentive and checked in with us regularly to make sure we were satisfied with the food and if we needed anything else. It looks very nice inside with lots of decorations and nice ambiance music in the background, not too loud. I'm glad we found this place!

Amazing spot! All the dishes were super tasty and the service was very friendly! Ambience was chill.read more

Should I blame it on the FIFA match that day, or is that just an excuse for poor inventory…read moremanagement? Either way, what restaurant runs out of prosecco and rosé in the middle of summer? Without bubbly in hand, dinner at Curryish Tavern was already off to a shaky start. Their tasting menu ($98 per person) revolves around one featured ingredient each month and, for June, it was mango. As someone who loves the fruit, I was intrigued to see how the kitchen would incorporate it into savoury dishes beyond the usual mango salad. Dinner begins with a foie gras tart topped with mango murabba. The unripe green mangoes are preserved with sugar and spices, creating a sweet-and-tart chutney that is a burst of flavour. In fact, it's almost too much, overpowering the goose liver mousse beneath it. A lighter hand would have worked better, although the acidity does help cut through the richness of the foie gras. Next comes the raw mango and smashed cucumber salad, the most recognizable use of mango on the menu. The peanut dressing adds a creamy savoury note, while the spicy oil gives the cucumbers a nice kick. Fresh dill brightens everything and the crunchy pods scattered throughout add a satisfying textural contrast. The Kesari mango bhel was a little harder to understand. The crunchy rice cake topped with a mango pakora became too starchy and heavy. The dish would have benefited from a protein like grilled shrimp or tuna tartare, or even something lighter like a mango corn salad or paneer topped with grilled mango. Even making the puffed rice crisp thinner would have helped since it was difficult to cut through and properly combine with the other ingredients. Still, it was far better than the black cod ceviche, which ended up being the weakest dish of the evening. The overly sweet mango sauce completely dominated the plate, the fish was minced rather than diced, and overall, it just didn't taste especially fresh. Thankfully, the meal recovered with the coconut mango chicken curry served with a hot crispy flaky parotta. The mango was more restrained, adding a subtle brightness instead of overwhelming the dish. We agreed it was good but still behind other chicken curries we've had elsewhere. What made the evening more frustrating was the pacing. Despite the restaurant being nearly empty - we were one of three tables during Friday dinner service - the meal moved painfully slowly. Many of the dishes also felt like they could have been prepped well ahead of time, making the three-hour meal even more puzzling. By the time dessert arrived, I was admittedly checked out. The Alphonso mango shrikhand on chirote was forgettable, tasting mostly like yogurt spooned over a firmer puff pastry. As much as I love mango, this tasting menu simply wasn't for me. Too many dishes leaned into the same sweet-and-tangy flavour profile, so by the end of the meal everything started to blur together. Curryish Tavern deserves credit for building an entire tasting menu around mangoes, but the execution felt uneven. By the end of the night, I was craving contrast more than another variation of mango.

Curryish Tavern earns a solid 5 stars from me since it's the kind of playful, high-skill dining…read moreexperience I'll happily trek to downtown for and plan an evening around. Ambiance was casual and comfortable. Service was friendly and very attentive. Food was served with a good tempo and our used plates and utensils were cleared in a timely manner. Our server explained each dish well and she also answered any questions we had on the ingredients or the dishes. We opted for their seasonal Maple tasting menu which featured special off-menu dishes centered around Maple as the cohesive ingredient across the dishes. The whole progression felt thoughtful and transportive, showcasing the flavors and spices of Indian cuisine using modern culinary techniques. First up, the Maple Coconut Stuffed Medu Vada was crisp on the outside, tender inside, and the combo of peanuts and maple gun powder with tomato chutney hit all the savory, spicy and sweet notes. The Maple Leaves Patta Chaat was a delightful explosion of flavors. Creamy maple yogurt, a little heat from the mirch maple, sweet potato for comfort, and crispy barley and sev for that perfect chaat texture party. Then, the hay-smoked maple glazed tandoori quail was packed with aroma and depth-- smoky, slightly sweet, and the goat's milk raita cooled things down just enough before the ghost pepper heat kicked in. The Nagaland Akhuni Maple Turmeric Sablefish was the stunner course for me: buttery, rich fish with those earthy fermented soya bean notes, plus black lentils grounding everything so it felt bold but balanced. The maple glaze added just the right tinge of sweetness. For the fifth course, I loved how the Maple Dates Glazed Lamb Ribs leaned into indulgence and was melt-in-your-mouth tender. The green pea mint malai made each bite feel extra cool. Though the lamb samosa was golden fried to perfection, I didn't enjoy the lamb filling inside due to the offal taste and mushy minced texture. For dessert, the Maple Mishti Doi Custard was creamy, tart, gently spiced, and the candied nuts added a crunchy texture to keep it interesting. We also did the non-alcoholic pairing, and I'm so glad we did. Three drinks total, and every single one was refreshing and handcrafted to match the food. The Lemongrass Coconut Paani (rice water, cinnamon, cardamom) was bright and cooling with courses 1 & 2, and it made the fritters and chaat feel even more snackable. For courses 3 & 4, the Rose Sharbat (non-alcoholic gin, blood orange, lime) brought a floral-citrus lift that played beautifully with the smoke, spice, and richness of the fish and quail dishes. The Coconut Mango Lassi (Alphonso mango, cardamom syrup) with courses 5 & 6 was a creamy and sweet, perfectly bridging us from the rich lamb dish into dessert. If you're into food that's adventurous, inventive and packed with exciting flavors, add Curryish Tavern's seasonal tasting menu on your must-try list. Curryish Tavern delivers a creative, cohesive tasting menu that honors Indian flavors and local ingredients. It's a memorable, travel-through-flavors kind of meal I'd gladly repeat!

Found this place randomly, we were in the neighbourhood to play pool and needed some place where…read morenot too filling options are available. The place is clean, good amount of seatings are available as well, and the server was very nice - knows how to do their job. My friend and I got same Bombay styled burger and it was realllyy good. For vegetarians who enjoy a little but of spice you must try this place. Definitely coming back to try different places things. And of course the fries were good as well - fresh Moreover, another surprising thing was their whiskey menu. I don't drink whiskey but my friend is quite fascinated by it and saw these amazing options from India which was really smooth (according to him) and they have a lot more options for drinks. Will recommend to go in weekdays as I would assume it would be busy during weekends. Go there to enjoy your meal and company. You can also go there on dates as they have candle lit on the tables it's kinda sweet!

So this was one where we were in a hurry and it just didn't work out for me but my smarter wife…read moreloved Gully. It was really a moment where it was on me. I ordered what I really wasn't wanting. By not paying attention. So two good beers on draft but INCREDIBLE and beautiful cocktails. Cucumber basil gimlet was wow with Indian gin. Where I went wrong was a bindi okra dish that was shredded fried crispy like fries. They were good but I was hoping fur a stewed dish and to taste the okra. I blew that as I didn't read well. The tandoori wings were juicy with Indian spices. And the standout. We ordered two really amazing curries. Just get a curry ...jimiminy...great! Atmosphere a warm cafe with great service.

An upscale Indian restaurant, with plenty of menu options ranging from mainstream butter chicken to…read moreniche curry fish options. The environment is all dark banquets and fancy lighting, making it a good date night option. We had the fish, curry, chicken, biryani, and some garlic naan. It was the perfect amount for two people as a substantial dinner. The spice levels are accurate here, so do be careful when ordering medium. We'd like to the presentation of the biryani as it came baked with a bread lid, which peels back to review the delicious rice. A little bit more on the pricey side due to its central downtown location, but the flavors, quality and atmosphere is worth the treat.

I had seen their open window and people eating pani puri just the way they do on the street stalls…read morein India. Since then, I have been craving pani puri. Today I stopped by. Decent. The two chutneys were very nice. I just wish they had stuck to the usual chane onion got the mix. Still .. worth trying, The restaurant is pretty service is very friendly.

We had an amazing meal as a family of 6 on the patio. One dish was better than the next! Service…read morewas great. Perfect experience. Thank you!

We stopped here for lunch. It was very quiet with just a couple of tables occupied. I had the…read moreBiryani rice with chicken. My husband had a curry shrimp soup. The rice was dry. The soup pretty good. We've had better. The service was good. Perhaps I was most looking forward to going to St. Lawrence Market across the street.