This place might be a hole in the wall with only a few stools and long lines in an extremely tight…read moresqueeze, but speaking from my experience in just tasting the samosas and chai, I can see why. In a city where eating out has become quite unaffordable for many families, being able to pick up a vegetable samosa for 50 cents and a chicken samosa for 75 cents cannot be underplayed. Sure, the samosas are not enormous (I could eat one in 2-3 bites) but for that price, no problem at all. The spicing is just right, the potatoes flavorful, not too oily. And the chai is delicious, at just 2 bucks a cup, a cup which can easily be shared by two (generous). The uncle running the place is really friendly as well. Zabardast samosa and chai, thank you ji!

Go here mostly for the samosas, they're great most the time (I've recommended many people)…read moresometimes they're not as fresh. Everything else is good. Both The chatni's could use some spice in my opinion. Friendly staff. Overall decent

I called to try some snacks. I bought a dozen samosas and a couple of bajis…read more These are authentic Indian food and they are on the spicier side. I was served by a very pleasant lady who knows the produce. The store is simple, modern, and clean and a restroom is clean and accessible. Based on my experience I thoroughly recommend this establishment if you want sweets, snacks, takeout or even having some catering done.

We were searching for a good place for fresh samosas to bring to a dinner party and decided to try…read morethis place. We arrived at around 3:00 PM on a Saturday and there was very busy. It is not a very big place and the lineup out the door. There was about 5 or 6 people in front of us and we waited for about 20 minutes before we were served. Everything seemed very fresh and they were constantly making pakoras and samosas for the orders in front of us. For our order we decided to get 10 mild samosas and 10 hot samosas as planned ($0.80 each), and as a last-minute decision, half a pound or orange jalebi ($6.99/lb.) because they looked pretty good. The samosas were still warm by the time we got home, were very fresh, and not that oily. The spicy samosas were really good and really spicy. I don't think I have had a samosa that spicy before. My brother-in-law who has a high tolerance for spicy food found this was on the extreme side as well (which says a lot). The mild samosas were just as good, with just a little bit of a bite, and preferred by those who were a bit less spice adventurous. The orange jalebi was also very good as they were sweet and sticky and everything else you would expect from this deep-fried treat. Overall, I really liked the samosas, both hot and mild. They were fresh out of the fryer and not oily. I would definitely return for more of their samosas and maybe try some of their other offerings like the pakoras.

We went here for lamprais and it hit the spot. Lady that runs the place was extremely nice and…read moreaccommodated us with open arms. We got one regular lamprais and she made a veggie one specially for my partner that is vegan and tolerates less spice than myself (I've got a Sri Lankan trained tongue, so I always go extra spicy). The traditional lamprais had all of the parts, though maybe a few slight deviations from what you might have back in Sri Lanka. Overall the lamprias came together very well and tasted great. The Sambal Belacan was modified but very tasty and the eggplant was perhaps a tad sweet. That's part of the experience though, every place makes theirs a bit differently and it is for you to try out and discover the one you like best. Certainly give there's a try. Besides the lamprais, we got some buns, rolls, and other small eats which all tasted exactly how they should. Looking forward to visiting them again.

Heard about this hidden gem on CBC Metro Morning when Food Critic Suresh Doss described how this…read morerestaurant's Lamprais attract a devoted following. So I stopped by on a Thursday mid-afternoon to buy a vegetarian Kothu Roti ($5). It was rightly spiced (I asked for mild) and very flavourful. When I inquired about their Lamprais, I learned they are available on weekends and can be ordered as Classical (meat) or veggie version. I couldn't help but to try their veggie Samosas (4/$1) and the courteous lady asked if I would like samosa as well as patties(also 4/$1) and also gave me one extra as this was my first visit to their restaurant. Overall, I was impressed by their food and service. Will visit again.

Had the pleasure to stop by Real Kebab. Took advantage of their $19.99 2 can dine special. 2…read morechicken or beef kebabs on rice, salad, naan and 2 soft drinks. Incredible value especially as they make the kebabs to order guaranteeing succulent meat. Rice was fragrant and long grain. You're also greeted by a friendly women who is really helpful. Hope to visit more often to try their other items.

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!

We came here from friends recommendation. Not knowing this is a small shop really designed for…read moretake out, and thought there are seating. Their bar seats are just enough to fit the 4 of us. The staffs must have found us weird... LoL. 3.5 star for ambiance... Shop is kept pretty clean. We ordered kothu roti with lamb and one with chicken, butter chicken, and a Somoza. Ok I'm no expert in Sri Lankan food, but it tastes authentic as in similar to my friends home cook meals. But maybe I'm not used to it, I find it a bit saltier than my liking. Based on my limited experience with Sri Lankan food, I'll give it a 4 Star for food. Value is 4.5 star. The food is not inexpensive, nothing downtown is cheap anymore, but they offsets the price with big portions. We had enough left over for a filling lunch the next morning!

Did you know that January is Tamil Heritage month? Toronto has one of the biggest populations of…read moreTamil Sri Lankans outside of Sri Lanka. One of the most popular foods from this culture is Kothu Roti (chopped roti that is stir fried with spices, onions, scrambled egg along with meat/ vegetable curry). It often is quite spicy and there aren't many options for it in the downtown core but one place I go to get my fix is Saffron Spice Kitchen. They are a Sri Lankan vendor that offers this speciality dish along with other signature dishes, many of which are vegetarian. What I like about the Kothu Roti from here is the focus is more on the flavour than on spice level. It also has a very good Spice, curry and roti ratio compared to other vendors. There is also an authentic taste remaining at the same time despite the moderate level of spice. I got to try the butter chicken Kothu Roti which was nice and mild. It is priced at $11.95 which is pretty standard and the portion size is generous. I love the rise in fusion food trends lately and this fusion with Butter Chicken definitely works with the Kothu Roti. They offer takeout mainly with minimal seating available. It remains important to continue to support take out vendors just as it is to support those with dine in and patio options. Being one of the few Sri Lankan restaurants in the area, make sure to check it out if you are ever on Queen Street or you can also visit them in Mississauga at their newly opened second location.

Whenever I go to Toronto this is where I go to pick up South-Asian snacks to bring back home. The…read morequality is great and the food is super yummy. Love their mutton patties and beef samosas!!

I had a very disappointing experience at Aaron Bakery. The cashier's attitude was rude,…read moreunprofessional, and disrespectful. She did not treat customers with courtesy, and I felt insulted by the way I was spoken to. I was also charged $78 when the food I selected should have been about $38 When I pointed out the billing error, instead of apologizing, she told me I should have noticed it before the bill was completed. That response was unacceptable. I was also concerned about the freshness of the food. In my opinion, some of the food did not seem freshly prepared and appeared to have been reheated. This made me question the quality of the food being served. Overall, the poor customer service, billing mistake, and concerns about the food quality mean I will not be returning. I hope the management addresses these issues and improves both customer service and quality control.

This Indian bakery is such a hidden gem! There's always a lineup, and now I know why. Tried a bunch…read moreof their fried snacks--both savory and sweet--vada ， vaipan，and every bite was delicious. Also had the curry lamb with rice, packed with flavor and super satisfying. Honestly, if it wasn't right next to my gun license course, I probably would've never popped in . Definitely worth the wait--check out the photos and you'll see what I mean! Service is pretty fast

A popular, understated spot for excellent Sri Lankan / South Indian lunch takeout inside the…read morebakery. Very delicious and authentic takeout foods, a large variety of veg and non-veg / meat options, including curries, rice dishes, snack foods, starches, everything was fresh, perfectly spiced, and tasty, very good value for money, and the servers were very nice. I'll definitely come back here. My favorite was the spinach coconut curry. Vada were also delicious.

Martin's Bakery is quite literally the only place left in Scarborough that I go to for mutton…read morerolls. Everywhere else seems so stingy nowadays, mostly potatoes with barely any meat, but Martin's always gets it right. The service is always so kind, even when they're incredibly busy, and I really appreciate the extra touch of offering tea or coffee when the lineups are long. After all these years, they've never compromised on the quality of their rolls, and that consistency is something I truly appreciate.

Come here for the mutton and butter chicken rolls…read more They are $2 or less which is really reasonable. Taste delicious with a generous amount of meat. Lines move fairly quickly Large parking lot