February 6, 2026 - Probably my favorite Indian restaurant. We got the Pani Puri and dry chili…read moreshrimp for appetizers. The main were curry goat, Rogan Josh beef and butter chicken, aloo Gobi, baingan Barta, and vegetable curry. We also got sides of rice and naan. The appetizers we good too. Definitely a distinct taste. The Pani Puri sauce was cold and you had to eat it quick as the shell melted in your mouth. The dry chili shrimp was a bit spice, but very well flavoured. The basmati rice is also very well made. Firm and easy to eat. All the curries were very distinctly seasoned, each bringing a slightly different flavour to the table. My favourites are the Rogan Josh and the aloo Gobi.

Amazing food, very nice classy decor, very good service. Just happened to see this while driving…read morearound the area and decided to try it out. The man roganjosh was absolutely delicious, garlic naan and mix grill platter was very good value. I would stick to the curries, seems like their specialty from the one we tried. Will be back for sure and already recommended to friends. I would recommend the business the extend their hours slightly to allow later clients to be able to stay and finish up and order dessert without whether the kitchen is closing.

As someone who has grown up eating roti and doubles, Lena's did not disappoint. I placed a large…read moreorder to bring home to my Trinidadian father, and heard nothing more about it (which is a good thing). I got doubles (with and without shrimp), goat roti, aloo pie, and Pholourie. Though there is ample seating, this is definitely more of a takeout spot, as many people were in and out while I sat there to eat with another person. I'm not often in the area, but I would recommend this spot to anyone looking for Caribbean food in the west end!

I just bought 5 curry mango cost me almost $68 dollars. Got home it doesn't taste like curry , it…read moredoesn't look like curry, no seasoning, taste horrible, and it wasn't fresh. Wasted my money had to end up throwing it away. Whoever cooked it DO not know how to cook curry . I have had curry Mango before from them, and it was good. Listen because somebody say they can cook doesn't mean they can.

My friend and I had a really strong naan craving and without much knowledge of the Indian food…read morescene nearby, we based our decision on pictures of naan. Desi Pakawan stood out the most and we were not disappointed. We ordered butter chicken, shrimp biryani and two orders of naan to share (just enough for 2 girls). Everything was full of flavour with a kick, and freshly made (seeing the flames in their open kitchen). Worked out to be $30 per person so highly recommend checking this spot out. There's a parking lot but the restaurant is located down the stairs.

I visited here for brunch with a friend and also came back here for late night takeout. Keep in…read moremind, lunch/brunch is only available in the weekends and they are one of the few independent businesses that open late in this area. Ample seating and even outdoor patio seating with string lights adding to the ambiance. I love the Chicken 65. It's tangy and very appetizing. All the curries I had were delicious. I tried the coconut chicken curry (has a bit of a kick) and also at another occasion the cashew curry for takeout, which was recommended by the staff. I think I preferred the cashew curry a bit more and it's less spicy too. It's also halal too if it matters to you. I would definitely recommend as there so many different type of curries and hakka dishes to try. Staff was also very friendly. It was late into the evening when I came in and ordered takeout and waited. The staff made small talk with me while I waited and even voided the tip, which is rare in the service industry these days.

Perfectly captures the experience of delicious Indian street food, from the menu to the ambiance, I…read morefelt just like I did when I was in India. The service was very helpful also, giving the place a very down-to-earth and friendly feeling. A must visit for anyone who loves Indian food!

I ordered their street favourite #10. So delicious! Chickpeas are spicy and flavourful. Basmati…read morerice is amazing. Portions are generous. Friendly service. I'm surely coming back for More. If you're ever around York lane and would like to try something new I strongly recommend that you pay them a visit.

I'd give it 5 stars because it's different and flavourful, could it be made spicy or have other…read morespices sure but great place for a solid fast food bite. It's Afghani. The service was good, and place is clean with ample amount of seating. Halal! And would go back

I got a combo with two kebabs, bread, rice, salad, and 2 sauces. The minced meat kebab was tasty…read moreand good but the other kebab was overcooked meat that was not very enjoyable. The bread and rice are good. Sauces are good too but I wish they provided more sauce with the meal, especially when the meat can be too dry and lack flavor without more sauce. Ambience-wise, it's basic and adequate enough to eat in. Service was fine.

Dum Pukht Yonge is an elegant Indian restaurant located right by Sheppard-Yonge Station; it's…read moreaccessible by subway line 1 and 4 and if you're driving, there's parking available behind the restaurant (with reasonable price). It's known for using the traditional dum pukht slow‑cooking method, which brings out deep, rich flavours in dishes like biryani and curries. The space is cozy yet refined, making it a comfortable spot for anything from a casual dinner to a special night out. The menu offers a wide range of options, including vegetarian choices and allergy‑friendly dishes, all made with fresh, high‑quality ingredients. We ordered "Broccoli Steak Mustard Glaze " for appetizer, "Dal Panchratni" and "Chicken Tikka Masala" for main and paired our meal with "Tropical Oasis" and "Sex on the Beach". We finished our meal with "Nest Rasmalai" for dessert. Our food was flavorful and beautifully served. The staff are friendly and attentive.

I recently went for dinner with a friend to Dum Pukht's new location at Yonge and Sheppard. It was…read morea nice evening, with live entertainment and delicious Indian cuisine in a classy environment. A couple of cocktails got our evening started, before ordering from a menu of dishes being featured for the evening. Here's what we had: * Broccoli Soup * Lasooni Tangdi (Chicken) * Lamb Nawabi * Dum Pukht Veg Biryani * Goan Curry Fish * Laal Maas (Goat Curry) * Garlic Naan * Shai Tukda (Dessert) The food was pretty good, with rich flavours, bright colours, and attractive presentation, especially the dessert, with foggy dry ice creating a nice aesthetic. I also had the chance to photograph other dishes. Everything looked great! Service was understandably slow for a packed house but live performers kept us entertained, with dancers and a musician circulating through the dining room. Overall, it was an enjoyable evening out with a friend. 4.5/5.0

The place is not that stand out but I did find it…read more Food: I had the deal. 35.00 appetizer main course dessert and chicken thing with rice and all you can eat is $35. I thought it was not bad. Over all for the price was not bad. I would caution that some meat was not cooked fully the host did get it recooked but it was not fully cooked. The bread was freshly made. The other I'm not sure Inside The place was very clean and nice. The tables were nice and very clean. It was small but felt nice. Washroom also not bad. Host Very nice but at some point he could use some help. Over all it's a nice place but I'm not sure if I would go back. It's far for me and other place are near me.

I'm surprised that this place is not as well known on Yelp as it is on Google. It is well worth the…read morevisit as the service, prices and food are all amazing. We had the appetizer platter, the tandoori platter, the masala dosa, beef rogan josh, and fish madras. You order rice and naan separately, so we ordered one rice and two naan for four people. I can't recommend the appetizer platter and tandoori platter enough!! You get so much for the price and get to try a bit of everything. The appetizer platter came loaded with various fried goodies. I loved the freshly made samosas. The tandoori platter was the highlight of the meal for me as each type of meat was cooked so well, full of their distinct flavors but still moist and tender. It came in a sizzling smoking hot to the table and we devoured it. The two curries were also delicious, but were overshadowed by my love of the tandoori.

Service: service is a hit or miss. The first time I came here I was quite disgusted with the owners…read morelevel of professionalism. The second time I came my server was this sweet younger lady who was patient enough to explain to me the various dishes and the ingredients. Layout: this location was renovated this year and it looks much better. I will snap a few shots next time I remember. It is also quite clean. They serve your food cafeteria style. They have one person that rings you out and another that cashes you out . Food: it is not the worst Indian food I've ever had but it is not the best. Nice alternative to what is offered on York lanes but a bit bland in comparison to authentic Indian food. I assume it is probably to cater to the palate of those on campus. Note: if you have never tried a mango lassi you are missing out!

I have gone to this restaurant several times as a student at York and over the years the quality…read morehas gone down for the most part. First the food - some of their dishes taste really good and are really well prepared. Their food is good in the morning and afternoon but usually stale and cold towards closing hours in the evening. The quality has gone down because their dishes are more watered down now and they giving miserly portions of vegetables/chicken with lots and lots of rice. Second, the staff. This one is a hit and miss. One or two of the employees are generally pleasant to customers but a lot of them are apathetic students, quite a few with attitude problems. So beware and do not be too pleasant for disappointment may be just around the corner. Finally, the atmosphere itself. Love the paintings on the wall and the ambient vibe of the place. The music is usually good with many eclectic songs played from the South-Asian sub-continent. One negative part is that there are just way too many signs clarifying the rules of the place. Signs, for instance, clarifying what kind of food you have to order so you can sit there and eat, or how you can't pay with any pennies or how to eat a wrap. Yes, instructions on how to eat a wrap. I understand that they cater to students but this is the only place on the entire campus with such a large litany of rules. All in all, I give it a 3.5/5 for the times when their food is so good that everything else comes second. Bottomline, Get take out and avoid the staff.

Like others have said, this place deserves more respect. I really love the food here. The…read morerestaurant itself is pretty drab and quiet, but the food makes up for everything. I always just do pick up. This is a must try especially their mixed chicken tandoori platter. The meat is well marinated and super succulent. Butter chicken is A+ and their noodles are really good. Must try if you are craving some delicious Indian food.

My other half and I came here in a Friday afternoon with very low expectations but honestly left…read morefeeling like this place deserves way more credit! This place is located in a plaza on the south side of Steeles and is very unassuming. It's literally called "The Indian Cuisine" - Googling this place is hard because you can't just use a partial name! There is a large red sign but otherwise nothing distinct. Upon entering there isn't a lot of tables and a small buffet visually. But compared to "The Host" this place has a solid selection of food of around 30 items which is plenty, only issue is that they don't refill everything all that quickly so you may need to go back for aby favorites. But there is plenty to go around, pretty freshly made and hot. Better then a tray of food sitting under a heat lamp all morning! The quality of the food was quite decent and didn't taste overly salty. Everything tasted on point and portions of course is AYCE so no problems here! AYCE is only available weekends, so Fri to Sun only from 11:30 to 3pm but very well worth the trip. As of March 2024 lunch buffet was $18.99 for one adult + tax and tip. Unheard of with inflation these days. There was only one guy waiter, refilling food, fresh naan, cashier etc. He did it all, did it fast and with a smile! Really great service! Honestly would not hesitate to go back or recommend. Is this place social media worthy with decor and presentation? I will be honest and say it's pretty plain. But for price, value, food quality? It's really hard to beat! Keep expectations in check and remember you get what you pay for, and most of that goes to the food here! Hope they keep this up!

We purposely ordered toooo much food and it was so good we destroyed all the dishes. Shina and the…read moreteam did a wonderful job of taking care of us. Definitely recommend, definitely will commute from the east end. Definitely liked the ambiance and décoré.

Very odd experience here as we came during dinner time and we were literally the only people in…read morehere the whole time, not even a take out order. Given the lack of customers, service was a little slow but friendly enough. They were also playing the Indian music a little too loud for my taste, was hard to hear my coworker. The portions were very good though, and we enjoyed the food- we had butter chicken (good but a little spicy), Green tandori chicken (not Saag) never had that before but was good, and Aloo Gobi. Also, Garlic Naan. Food was very good and prices were reasonable.