We got some chicken sheekh kabab. For the price, each serving was very generous. The kababs were…read moreflavorful and spicy, and a very good snack option. Reasons for withholding one star (although I would have preferred to actually give it 3.5 stars): The kababs had a fair amount of fillers, and the composition was more like that of shammi kabab, rather than sheekh kabab, but to some extent the filler issue is resolved by the attractive price point. There were no accompanying chutneys or salads, and that generally hampered the eating experience.

Ordered from DoorDash and everything was fine. Chicken biryani was classic. Chicken curry was okay…read morenothing special but just fine. And then Chana was totally edible. No bread?! Weird. But everything was fine and dandy.

I absolutely love this place. Normally, a place that has a massive menu is a bit concerning to me…read moreas it often leads to not really excelling at anything, but that is not the case here in my experience. The reason behind the large menu is related to the aim of the restaurant, which is to showcase the various regional cuisines of India. As a result, don't expect the straightforward menu of: apps, entrees, deserts, etc... rather the menu is divided by cuisine. Aside from honouring tradition, they do offer a couple 'new' takes on some items. If you comb through a few reviews, and certainly the pics, you'll notice a must-order items is the roasted eggplant with pomegranate. It really is like nothing else I've had before and unforgettable in both taste and texture. My group also went with a famous lamb dish as well. I don't remember the name offhand, but it is incredibly soft, well seasoned and nicely spiced dish. We also went with orders of naan, veggie dishes and meat skewers. It's beautifully decorated inside and also has the advantage of being located in a heritage building in what was formerly an estate home nearly 150 years old. It's truly a unique place and one people living in the area can be proud and of showcase to visitors.

Johnny Custared has veritie of sweet and fast food. Today…read morewe tried 3 types of sweet; white chocolate macadamia cookies, toffee pudding with ice cream and strawberry & banana crep. The portion cann be share, however; I recommend toffee pudding with ice cream. Due to the weekend , the service was slow. I would like to thank Sheily who was so friendly and acted professionally when we did not like the cardamom chai as it has milk and did meet our expectations . She changed the chai with Earl Gray which was really tasty. The ambiance was nice and comfort. The chairs were comfortable and the employees were friendly.

We visited late on a Sunday night since not many other places in the area were still open. We were…read moreable to get seated right away. The atmosphere is nice but still casual, with dim lighting and trendy decor. It's a smaller place but comfortable. We thought all the curries were excellent, strong flavors and good portions. Some of the best butter chicken we've had!

Nestled in the historic St. Lawrence neighbourhood, Urban Maharajas presents itself with an…read moreunmistakable air of grandeur -- and largely delivers on the promise. The interior is nothing short of opulent: rich earthy tones, elegant dark green accents, and warm ambient lighting conspire to create a dining room that feels both regal and inviting, a space where one might genuinely dine as royalty. The kitchen demonstrates real command of Indian cuisine. Flavours arrive bold, layered, and unapologetically intense -- each dish speaking with the confidence of a well-rehearsed tradition. The breads, in particular, deserve special mention: naan emerges from the tandoor piping hot, beautifully blistered with charred grill marks, and with a texture that is at once pillowy and satisfyingly crisp. One could make a meal of the bread alone and leave content. Where the experience falters slightly is in pacing. A midweek lunch -- the dining room far from full -- still saw dishes arrive at a leisurely tempo more suited to a languid evening affair than a working professional's lunch hour. For a restaurant of this calibre, tightening the rhythm of service during daytime covers would elevate the experience considerably. That said, the wait is not without reward. What emerges from the kitchen is genuinely exceptional -- the sort of cooking that lingers in memory. Urban Maharajas is a destination that honours its namesake: lavish, flavourful, and fit for royalty. One simply hopes the court learns to keep pace with its guests.

Massive menu that it was a bit hard to go through and decide what I even wanted!…read more Came on a weeknight evening and surprisingly only had 3 other tables in the restaurant. There was only one server at the time when I went in. Food was good and portions were huge, great for sharing. I got: Chicken biryani (serves 2) 4/5 - This was in massive portions with a mountain of rice and full chicken legs hidden throughout. It was topped with an egg sliced in half, some sauced chicken breast pieces and raw onion. I thought that there wasn't enough raw onion for the ratio of the rice. Also came with a yogurt sauce to help with the spice. Overall, very flavourful, delicious and great for sharing. Butter chicken with garlic naan 5/5 - Thought this was delicious, creamy, tomatoey, and had the perfect amount of spice. Garlic naan was already crispy and paired well with the butter chicken. I devoured this one and wanted more. Overall, a solid place for dinner or lunch. Portions are huge, especially if it's the biryani. Be prepared to pack your food to go since portions are large.

Charminar is more like 5-minar. When I first arrived, I didn't have high expectations because of…read moreits appearance, but as they say, don't judge a book by its cover. I took my seat and ordered some food. Here's what we had: - Tandoori - 7/10: The taste was fine, but I deducted 3 points because it seemed like the tandoori was fried. - Mutton Roast - 10/10: The mutton was soft and incredibly flavorful. - Hyderabadi Chicken - 10/10: Spicy and flavorful, it was delicious. The spice level is intense, but enjoyable. - Amravati Chicken - 10/10: My first time trying this dish, and it was great. It was slightly sweeter than the Hyderabadi Chicken. - Malai Kofta - 10/10: Paired with naan, this was my favorite. Highly recommended for vegetarians. To end our delicious dinner, we had: - Mango Blast - 10/10 - Rasmalai - 10/10 I've already pinned this place to come back soon. Shoutout to Savni, our server, who was great!

Good food, but a dirty and unkept interior and filthy washrooms. Not sure how the food was…read moreprepared. It was tasty, but that does not make it clean. I would not go back due to the lack of cleanliness. Frank V. Toronto

Solid. I had the Royal Malai Kofka. Sauce was very rich and gently spiced. It basically tasted…read moresimilar to a butter chicken sauce but it's a vegetarian dish with cashew. I loved the nice touch adding in cumin seeds and additional flavour to the side rice that comes with the curry. Most restaurants just give you plain rice. I also got a side of garlic naan with was a 5/10 for me and caused me to take off a star in my rating. The garlic tasted like the minced one in the bottle rather than freshly chopped. I also found the naan a bit tough and not pillowy soft. Overall the curry was good and I'm going to give it another shot with a few more dishes before deciding whether to make it by new "go to" for Indian food. Im looking forward to trying the momos next. Not many Indian places have that on their menu. Restaurant was very busy which was a good sign. Service was very friendly and timely despite the busyness. I'll be back!

We split one appetizer, one half portion of rice, and one entree, and it was enough for five meals;…read moreimagine! The absolute generosity of these portions is something that I wish would be replicated across downtown Toronto. Our order: Appetizer - Paratha roll bites with paneer; it doesn't say it on the menu, but this comes with a huge portion of fries, too! This could be an entree all on its own. Entree - Potohari chicken half - this was so creamy and mild; a good choice for those of you who don't like spicy food. A fantastic dish. Rice - Gosh, even their rice was a huge portion and super delicious. I wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant!

Great place, great service, delicious food! I had a chicken kebab that was made up of marinated…read moreboneless chicken thighs - nicely seasoned and delicious. We also got the family style naan that came in these great racks! Families and friends dining next to us made it feel homey!

This location is small but can handle some large groups. Parking is limited on the street. We…read morewere dropped off. We were able to get seated right away. The service is friendly. The food was so good. We started with the veg samsosa - I really enjoyed the mint sauce. The samsosa was crunchy and the inside was soft and mushy with a little kick. I ordered the chicken tikka masala, it was flavorful, a little spicy with nice chunks of chicken. Each bite was delightful. My husband got the chicken curry and he said it was amazing and enjoyed the roti with his curry. We would definitely visit again.

We came here for weekday dinner. The service was very slow and the restaurant was cold (literally)…read more The ambiance was fine, but they had low heating in frigid weather! We ordered for Malai Kofta, naan and roti. It lacked flavour and quantity was also less.

Came here on Father's Day. I've wanted to try it with all the positive reviews. I can say the…read morepositive reviews live up to the food. The restaurant is quite small however, nice quaint and very clean. We ordered a number of dishes: Chicken 65, The Spinach Paneer, Lamb Korma and Butter Chicken. We also ordered sides of Rice and Naan. The Chicken 65 was an appetizer. It was a fried chicken fritter similar to a boneless chicken wing. It was delicious and had some kick. The best way to describe the dish would be small bites of chicken covered in a pakora batter. So instead of onion its chicken. The Spinach Paneer was great. It had good flavor and had great texture. It paired nicely with the naan. The Butter Chicken was nice and creamy. It also had a nice a nice hint of sweetness. It was very good. I enjoyed eating it with the basmati rice. The star of the show was the lamb korma. The best part was the texture of the lamb. It was not overly gamey, and it melted in your mouth. The only slight knock on the food was the Naan could have been a little better. It was a little pita like. It wasn't bad, just not what I am used to. The service was great. Our server checked up on us frequently. This has to be some of the best Indian food I've had in a while. This will now be my go-to Indian restaurant. I really can't wait to return.

Looking for Indian food in the area and decided on Indilicious again…read more Butter chicken, mixed of dark and white meat in a delicious sauce. Lamb biryani, chunks of soft lamb without the gamey taste and delicious biryani. We had previously ate here pre-covid as well and I recall the spinach and onion bhaji was also delicious. I'd still order here again.