Lumbini Hut has been one of my favourite restaurants in Ajax since discovering it a few months ago…read more Their Nepali cuisine is so delicious, hitting all the right notes on my palette. It's savoury, very flavourful, well prepared, and nicely presented. On this visit, our group sat on their spacious patio, recently opened for the season. Our evening started with cocktails and live entertainment. Refreshing. Great start! That was followed by their delicious appetizers and mains, all beautifully presented. * Pani Puri * Vegetable Tandoori Momo * Vegetable Steamed Momo * Chilli Chicken Momo * Wai Wai Sadeko * Dragon Chicken * Chilli Paneer * Chilli Chicken * Sekuwa Chicken * Vegetable Chow Mein * Vegetable Thakali Thali * Mutton Thakali Thali Our choices included veg and non-veg selections and we enjoyed every bite. Everything was flavourful and more than satisfying. Delicious! For special events, they have private banquet facilities on the lower level that can accommodate up to 150ppl. It includes dining tables, bar, a stage, three large projection screens, sound system, buffet setup, and washrooms. It's perfect for special occasions or business meetings.

My friend lives around the corner from this spot. He said he's never been, so tonight we changed…read morethat! The interior is decorated beautifully. The servers are wearing traditional garments and there is beautiful artwork on the walls . Friday - Sunday they even have live music. They have a large space in the restaurant for parties and events. After speaking with the owner, I found the upstairs event space can accommodate 50 patrons and the downstairs hall can host 200! Wow. Now onto the exciting part; The food. We ordered a couple different dishes and shared Dahi Puri Chicken Choyela Chicken Steam Momo's Chicken Chow Mein Thakali Set - Mutton Paratha I'm a huge Dahi Puri lover. This version blew me away... The flavor profile was perfection. ( My friend LOVED this dish as well. ) Next up were the Momo's. They're known for their Momo's. I do prefer a steamed Momo, so we went with steamed chicken. The portion size was quite large and the dipping sauce paired well; they had so much flavor. The next appetizer dish was one I have never had before; Chicken Choyela. I generally don't enjoy crunchy / textured foods but my friend quite enjoyed the puffed rice addition of this dish. The chicken had a unique flavor, unlike anything I've had before. It was solid. Their Chow Mein is another dish that they're known for. I seem to prefer noodles over rice these days. (But, I'm generally disappointed with most places noodles.) These were SUPERB! They had a smoky flavor to them and were a 10/10. I've had Thali but never a Thakali. While similar, they are different; We chose the mutton option. This dish was incredibly tender and bursting with flavors. Dish after dish impressed us. This spot hits all the right notes and is a definite must visit if you're in the area. My friend was so impressed, he's already planning his next visit!

Mumbay Grill is a great Indian restaurant serving a delicious AYCE dinner buffet including…read morevegetarian options, appetizers, curry dishes, tikka, fresh naan and desserts. They were recommended to us by word of mouth as a family friendly Indian restaurant in the area with both vegetarian and meat options. Service was pleasant and the ambiance was clean. Golgappa, fish pakora, fresh naan and paneer makhani were very good. Palak paneer and aloo gobi was nice. We enjoyed the desserts namely the rasmalai, rice kheer, gulab jamun, and the semolina "halwa" (sooji ka halwa). By the end of the meal we had had enough of our share to indulge in a bowl of ice cream. We were very pleased to see fruits like watermelon, cantaloupe and honeydew on the buffet table.

I have been ordering food from this restaurant for over 15 years and back then the food was great…read morebut then gradually it was not so good, just recently I started to order again and it's better, some items like deal makhni, paneer and Malai kofta are good. Naan is soft and good quality too.

We recently moved to the Ajax neighborhood and came across this highly-rated Indian restaurant--and…read moreit didn't disappoint! We tried the popular Chole Bhatura and the Veg Thali, where I got to choose two curries from the entire menu, plus a sweet dish at the end. The flavors were fantastic, and everything was light on the stomach. We especially enjoyed the pickles they had on each table. Service was quick, and the staff was courteous, even letting us know in advance what wasn't available. They also served onions with the Chole Bhatura, which was a nice bonus! We loved the service, ambiance, and food. Highly recommend both dining in and takeout--one of the best Indian cuisines I've had in Toronto so far!

I love Indian and Pakistani food and I finally had the chance to drop in at The Darbar, one of…read moreDurham's newer restaurants, opened in February, 2023. I had their Butter Chicken, one of my favourite dishes, and a Butter Naan, sold a la carte. Both were good, although I've had better. There was lots of sauce in the butter chicken but not as much chicken as I had hoped for. With several restaurants in the area offering similar menus, The Darbar may not be my first choice next time...

It's been a while since I've been to Samosa Hut in Ajax and even longer since I've updated any…read moreprevious reviews. Their offerings have changed over the years, growing to include a lot more than just samosas. Of course, I had to have their samosas and they offer a wide variety. I tried a few and they were all good. Some were vegetarian, some had meat, and some were quite spicy, but they were all really good, making it hard to choose. We tried their Butter Chicken Cheese Roll and Chili Chicken Cheese Roll, both delicious, with a nice crispy texture. I really liked these! I really liked their Biryani Meal, which was more like a modern version and included vegetables, two choices of protein, and sauces on rice. Delicious! If you like spicy food with lots of flavour, check out Samosa Hut

This place is very popular for its delicious, great variety of samosas…read more - Vegetable 3pcs　(3 for $1.25!) - Butter chicken x1 - Jerk Chicken X1 - Chickpea and Tamarind X1 - Beef X1 7 Samosas and the total $7.34 (incl. tax) is a great price! Their samosa is a perfect size for snacking. The Veg Samosa's fillings were perfectly spicy and hot. All the samosas hit the perfectly balanced flavor, each with distinct, unique use of spices. I cannot wait to try more varieties here :) Sauce is extra.

Ordered takeout for pickup from here and only realized that the name had changed when I arrived…read more The new name is called Chutney Naan Kabab. When I arrived, the place was super quiet since it was quite late already. I wasn't sure about how the food would be. But the food did not disappoint! We went for butter chicken, daal mahkni and the palak paneer. We got an order of Biryani rice and three garlic naan. The portions were huge and the food was super tasty. It came up to $39 with tax, which is pretty good value. Will be back when I get a craving for Indian food again.

The lunch specials are under $7 and you get huge portions that include naan and rice. I found the…read moreflavors of the dishes to be very authentic. The Biryani was full of aromatics and spices. The chicken boti was very well cooked and moist. The side salad was very basic with little to be desired I would recommend ordering take out. The ambiance is not warm and welcoming. The food presentation could be improved.

Loved the tikka rolls here! Delicious taste and portions size is good. Will definitely recommend…read moreothers

Best Kebab rolls in GTA. Specially the Bihari kabab roll but unfortunately that is available only…read morein weekends

Came by to get takeout and we enjoyed it. We got two curries and bread basket and also the assorted…read moreapp. Pro tip, save 10% by ordering online. Service was great, washroom was clean. Can't really judge ambience because we did takeout. Was happy we gave them a try.

I can't believe it's been 8 years since I first wrote my review for Zeera! It's still one of my…read morefavourite restaurants and the quality of food is just as good now as it was back then. I haven't had a chance to get to Zeera during the pandemic and I have missed it terribly so tonight I hopped onto Uber Eats and placed an order! I opted for some oldies but goodies and a couple of dishes I hadn't tried before. The bread basket is definitely a must have. All of their naan is delicious and I can never choose just one kind. Why not get an assortment? The other staple I ordered was Aloo Gobi. Perfectly seasoned and perfectly cooked, as always. The dishes I hadn't tried before at Zeera were their chicken biryani and paneer korma. Both dishes were incredible and I will definitely order them again. I've had saag paneer countless times but I've never heard of paneer korma. I love korma so how could I go wrong? A definite winner! (I made my own Raita though.) When you compare price to serving sizes, it's one of the more expensive restaurants I go to but when I'm in the mood for Indian cuisine, Zeera is my go-to!

Great casual, no-frills, South indian spot…read more We got: Idli 65 - 10/10 must get, perfect texture and super flavorful sauce Gobi 65 - 10/10 very similar to the idli 65, but if you had to just get one get the idli because I have never seen that Manchurian Dry - 7/10 a little soggy and not as good as the other items Paneer Manchurian dry - 6/10 soggy and really just not as good as the 65 items Mysore dosa - 9/10 so good! Wish it was a little crispier for the flavor and chutneys were on Point Aloo tiki - 9.5/10 MUST GET. Don't let looks fool you. I wish it had more tiki but a very underrated choice. The chutney were very flavorful and not watered down at all Service could've been better but not the worst as it was a bit busy

Good food. Some vent was open and we were freezing. Short in staff. Clean and poor musicread more

We went for an impromptu late night dinner, and we had a great time. The place is really cozy and…read moregreat atmosphere for romantic dinners as well as family outings. We tried the Amritsari paneer tikka - it's to die for! I really loved the marination on it wanted the flavour ( one of the best I have had in Canada). Also tried the Kadai Paneer( I could however handle more spice though). Their garlic Naan is amazing too. Overall, really loved the food( specifically the green chutney). The staff is really nice, loved the quick service. The place is little on the pricier side but great for special occasions!

I was in the mood to try a new restaurant (well, new to me) and Pickering is full of excellent…read moreinternational cuisine. I happened to spot this place a couple of weeks ago when driving by. I'm not sure how long they've been there or why I hadn't noticed them before but I'm always up for a good curry so we popped in for dinner. The menu is quite extensive and it took us a while to look over everything. Since this was our first time here, we opted for dishes we were familiar with so we could benchmark them against our favourite Indian restaurant. Our selection consisted of Aloo Gobi Masala, Tandoori Butter Chicken, Malai Lamb Curry, Super Naan, Masala Raita and Basmati Rice. Everything looked and smelled amazing so we were excited to tuck in. First, I have to say, this Aloo Gobi has set the bar higher and is now the benchmark by which all future Aloo Gobi dishes will be compared against. The curry dishes were also amazing. In fairness, ordering butter chicken was safe, but we also wanted to have something we hadn't tried before. You can never go wrong with lamb and the description of the Malai Lamb Curry sounded irresistible... it left me gobsmacked. Are you kidding me? This dish is packed with flavour and the lamb was cooked to perfection. We actually considered packing up the rest of the sauce to bring home. Honestly, it's that good. Definitely a MUST! Absolutely everything from start to finish was delicious. The owner/chef (?) came out for a chat and to regale us with descriptions of other dishes to try next time... and believe me, there will definitely be a next time! Have I just found my new favourite Indian restaurant? I think I might have.

I was recently invited to a tasting in Pickering and while waiting for everybody to arrive, we…read morenoticed The Dessert Lounge nearby, just a few doors down, so we decided to take a look. The place is nice, bright, and classy looking. There was a showcase with some tasty looking cakes and other treats on display. Everything looked deliciously tempting, too tempting to resist! We got the last seven Cream Rolls that they had, thanks to my new friend, Saumya. It was a long thin pastry roll, filled with cream, light and absolutely delicious! I will definitely have to come back to try more of their treats! Thanks again Saumya!

Came here a few days ago for some last night dessert with a friend …read more The look of the place is nicely decorated and bright. Very cute cafe in Pickering. Very clean and spacious with a modern menu (QR code to see the menu). We shared a waffle and I had a hibiscus lemonade. The waffle, not like regular waffles. It was more of a cake batter waffle. This was very good. We opted for the mango ice cream one and the waffle is covered with some white chocolate curls for crunch and a drizzled sauce. There was some cut up fruit. The waffle didn't feel heavy and it was very easy to share. Hibiscus lemonade was refreshing but a bit to sweet for my taste. I'm sure when I come back I can ask them to make it less sweet. There are tons of options for drinks, hot and cold. Quite the selections of teas, and if I was a bit hungrier would have probably gotten a milkshake (roughly $10) Prices are fair , waffles are about $20 and are big enough to share. The person taking our order was great with lots of options and was very knowledgeable and friendly. She was attentive and checked on us regularly. Would definately go back to try some of the other items on the menu that looked delicious as well as the desserts and cakes that are in the window at the front on display at the counter.