**South India on a Plate, No Flight Needed**…read more Came here as a student at York University, and it's been my all-time favorite South Indian spot ever since. Whether it's breakfast, brunch, or lunch, this place delivers the kind of authentic flavors that instantly transport you to South India. The food here is consistently amazing. My go-to is always the Mysore Masala Dosa and the vegetarian Parontha, but if I'm dining with a partner, I never miss the Vada Sambhar plate, with its two medu vadas and two idlis. Every bite hits that perfect balance of spice, texture, and comfort that makes you forget everything else. The atmosphere adds to the charm -- the walls are lined with large posters of South Indian stars and legends, and the music playing in the background completes the cozy, immersive vibe. It's the kind of place that feels both lively and relaxed at the same time. Service can be a bit slow, likely because they're a little understaffed, and there's often a fair wait during weekends or peak hours. Delivery through Uber Eats is an option, but in-person is where the experience really shines. Despite the wait, once the food arrives, all minor complaints disappear. If there's room for improvement, a slightly larger team on busy days could help speed up service and make the experience smoother for everyone. All in all, this is a spot I'll always return to -- it's perfect for anyone craving authentic South Indian flavors in a comfortable, welcoming setting.

Go here. The food is authentic Tamil Nadu food (subtle differences to Sri Lankan Tamil food)…read more The restaurant itself is lovely, Indian music in the background with the sound of the sitar, and gracious service. This was our first visit so we "tested" the food and it passed all the taste tests. Will get a fish thali next time and review accordingly. Parking lot is a nightmare. Be warned.

I love their white pasta, daal makhni, creamy mushroom tandoori, nachos, masala naan and khade…read moremasala paneer. So I usually do a yake out of mains as they have a long wait for dinner but if i am in mood to enjoy appetizers i will definitely visit them by 6. Now why 3 stars- when generally they don't do reservations. But for a party of 6 or more they do and charge 18% gratuity by default. And in one of our visits they added gratuity and without informing they also asked for tipped. Blind sided us ( 2 families) paid 15 % on top, which was way more than actual bill, as 15 percent was paid on total bill . After going home when we realized, we called them but they refused to do anything. We felt like cheated and misinformed.

Visited with my in laws and my two year old daughter for dinner on Saturday night. Overall we…read moreenjoyed our experience. The space itself is very cool, with lots of interesting artwork on the walls and a big bar at the front where you enter the restaurant. The menu is extensive so we had a bit of a hard time choosing what to try but we ended up with the gol cuppe, hare masalay ki tikka app (basically spiced and fried potato patties), malai chicken tikka, fish masala and avadhi paneer, jeera rice, and dahi (yogurt) with butter naans. I was surprised they don't offer a specific kids menu but perhaps they may add one in the future. The food was tasty and presented nicely - my fave dish was the paneer. There did seem to be a bit of a wait in between dishes but that was ok as we were having a family visit and not in a rush anyway. Our servers were nice but again were a bit slow to check in, etc. Would like to return again to try more dishes including the fusion pasta items as they sound very interesting.

They do all you can eat banana leaf meals on weekends with fixed seating times. You put the banana…read moreleaf on table & wet it. Most items are pretty tasty. Not everything is hot due to bulk cooking.  The first time the items were: fried chicken 65, chicken briyani, fried fish methi, mutton curry, fried gourd, raita, pickle, vadai, parotta, 2 gravies 1 of which is fish, pappadum, sambar, saffron payasam, white rice, buttermilk, parotta. They say they have 22 items in all. There's some variation (the second time they had pakoras). Some items may not come automatically (eg my neighbor ordered sambar, so I found out that was a thing). Buttermik (on request) is quite refreshing & cuts the chili. You get a bottle of water too.  The items are generally decent or good. Korma gravy was decent. Veg curry was good. Mutton curry had nice marrow but was super spicy. The parottas even when fresh were not that crispy or rich. The second time the parottas were even less crispy. They charge a service charge so there's no tipping. Service was quite good when I went alone (maybe as I was the only non South Asian) & they asked if wanted more & checked on me periodically.

Amma's Kitchen, tucked away at 18 Four Seasons Place in Etobicoke, is a hidden gem celebrated for…read moreits authentic South Indian and Tamil Nadu homestyle cooking. Known for its welcoming atmosphere, this restaurant operates with a community-focused mission, offering exceptionally affordable pricing alongside high-quality dishes. While the weekday menu features à la carte favorites like crispy dosas and flavorful mutton sukka, the true highlight is the weekend unlimited banana leaf thali. Packed with traditional curries, biryani, and payasam, this all-you-can-eat experience draws large crowds, making advance reservations highly recommended to secure a table.

Tasty. Really impressed. Randomly came to this place just looking for some Indian food with a…read morefriend. Don't really find ourselves in that area too often but the food was utterly delicious. The veg pakoras were really good, so was the dhal, tandoori chicken and chicken vindaloo. The service was a little so-so but the food was good enough that it didn't really matter in the big picture. I loved that the vindaloo was the perfect level of spice, hot but not overpowering. Totally recommend it if you're looking for some flavourful Indian food near the Queensway.

Took a coworker to Tadka he never had Indian Food before. The place was cozy but the service was a…read morebit slow. Food came out prior to our drink order. We started with samosas but they were different than I was use to, not bad just different. For dinner I ordered a couple of dishes to share. Lamb Vindaloo, Chicken Tika Masala, Dahl Makhani & Paneer. All was good and tasted excellent. They seemed to do a lot of takeout business which could explain the slow wait staff as she pulled double duty. I will go back next time in Toronto.

I did take out and the way they wrap the food is no joke but I love it…read more I ordered one lamb entree number 49 on their menu Malabar it's coconut base and I got it spicy. Pictures do not do this dish justice honestly it doesn't look that appetizing but it's flavorful and spicy but I also like that it is not heavy the sauce but still thick I paired it with my Trinidadian paratha and it was honestly the best combination ever I will be going back and trying more dishes in the future

Now that I've become a full time baseball dad where travelling outside of the GTA is part of the…read moregig, I now have an excuse to take my foodie road show to far (farther) away places. As part of the exhibition season, the first stop takes us to Caledon. We decided to go there early to beat the traffic and to find a nice place to eat an early pre-game dinner and to hang out for a little bit (by hanging out we really mean to finish his Chinese school/math homework...LOL). Of all the types of cuisine available in Caledon, we opted for Indian. What? Seriously?, Indian food in Caledon??? To my surprise, Caledon's Curry and Cocktail is a pretty legit Indian place. We went with a lighter (we thought it was a lighter order between the two of us) order, considering that there's a game still to be played: butter chicken, chicken samosa and a mango lassi to wash things down. Butter chicken was rich, savoury, super buttery and had the right mix of spicy. They were rather generous with the basmati rice... we couldn't finish it. The chicken samsosa were the heavier batt-ery type and not the thin crunch type. Which is fine by me. The filling was in the form of minced chicken. I personally would have preferred chunkier chicken. But still a good, satisfying appetizer. If you aren't super hungry, this could of been a mini meal. In addition, the hot sauce that was paired with the samosas was a perfect match. Finally, the mango lassi tasted exactly how a mango lassi should taste like...fruity and yoghurty. If I'm ever back in this neck of the woods, I would not hesitate to return to Caledon's Curry and Cocktail. Stay tuned for our next stop, erh... I mean after the game when my son is hungry again.

Stopped in for the lunch buffet while in the area for work. The restaurant was sparsely seated…read moreduring the early afternoon and so the service was very good. Table settings and atmosphere are IMHO nicer than Tandoori Flame with nice table linens etc. the buffet itself was very good with meaty curries, vindaloos, and such. Naan bread was served fresh to the table in a basket. All in all a very nice lunch and I would recommend.

Bombay palace is goated - had my wedding reception here and the food slapped. The venue…read morecoordinators Manpreet and Mandeep were very professional, and everything went smoothly on the day of. All their food was amazing - the butter chicken, lamb rogan josh, and yellow daal were amazing. I can't wait to come back here for dinner as soon as I can.

Amazing kachoris and chat at kachori house. This is a gem of a place for very tasty Indian snacks…read moreand tea. We got a number of items and they were all good. This was our second time after a while and the taste was on point. My mouth waters every time I think of the mirchi bajji :)-

At a potluck some family had bought kachori from here, and family had loved it. Decided to go and…read moresee myself if was good. Assumed the owners were Gujarati based on the menu, however they perhaps are from some other Northern Indian state. Vada Pav (5/5) is a quintessential from Western India particularly from Mumbai the $8 for hand helds are bit expensive. The taste however was very good. The vadas were freshly fried and super hot when ate outside on a bench immediately after. The chutneys good, but the essential is the red garlic chutney powdered seemed missing or was very little. It definitely worth the drive again for this. Kachori Chhat (4/6) with two kachoris and potato curry. Made it without yogurt to make it vegan. Overall good, but would have liked with chickpeas rather than the potatoes. Barfi Dhokla (1/5) - was a complete let down. Too dry, no flavour perhaps not even freshly made the same day. We took chutney for a buck and that didn't help as well.

Food was delicious and service really good. The ambiance takes you back home and it is very…read moreinviting. I would definitely go back whenever I am in that area.

Tried this place on Sunday afternoon , interior is welcoming and the right wall is awesome .All…read moreIndian truck quotes on wall like "Use Dipper at Night . Service : 3/5 Food : 4/5 Glasses had water marks stains , looked unhygienic. Tables are cleaned with windex , sanitizer should be used to stop food contamination. Music was dull , no speakers around , ipad was running with music . Mooli Paratha was bland but the server was nice to replace it without any concern . Floor Management needs supervision . Location is outstanding , with good food and service will do well ! Chana masala was very good , nice big and soft chana mesmerized in subtle gravy . Bhatura were okay .