I love the dining experience I had here. We came in early Saturday morning for breakfast. A while…read morelater, there were also other diners coming in to do the same. The place was active and busy early on in the morning. I like how there was some care and attention given into decorating the place. There are some hanged cultural decors and displays found inside to give that sense of authenticity and cultural immersion. Me and my friends were able to sample a variety of meals. There was an order of plain rava dosa and mint masala dosa. The dosa came with 3 different dips or sauces. I have nothing bad to say about how they taste. I was with a couple of friends hailing from South India and it was such a treat that we ordered the Madras Filter Coffee ($2.99) from the menu, and they showed me how to properly mix and stir the coffee. Overall, it was a good, memorable meal. I will consider this place next time I want some authentic Indian dining experience.

Food is consistently good. Authentic South Indian Vegetarian fare. Iddlis are soft and fluffy,…read moreDosais are good and chutneys are good but need consistency. Service was prompt when we visited. Thaali took a bit of time. Wait staff seemed to be busy but not very organized. Ambiance is spartan. Simple traditional South Indian style.

Weekday lunch buffet is from 11:30am-4:30pm & only $16.99…read more Most dishes were decent & a few were pretty good, though the rasam soups were quite dilute. Ironically since this is a South Indian place, the butter chicken was the best curry (though the chicken pieces seemed to be yesterday's Tandoori chicken & were on the dry/tough/bony & non meaty side). There was one seafood item (fish curry). Nothing was labelled & they put desserts beside food items, so sweet rice porridge was beside 2 spicy soups & deep fried bananas were beside Tandoori chicken. This led to some surprising mouthfuls. Nothing was labelled & they put desserts beside food items, so sweet rice porridge was beside 2 spicy soups & deep fried bananas were beside Tandoori chicken. This led to some surprising mouthfuls. Dosa (served to the table) was thin & crispy but tasted a bit burnt & the fermented lentil taste was not as good as usual. Parotta was really good - thin, flaky & crispy. Even when old it was still pretty good.  The fried bananas were good with sweet bananas & thin batter. Fruit cocktail was just canned fruit in diluted mango puree.

The most delicious meat thali. Buy it with the pomfret wrapped in banana leaf. Get extra raita if…read moretoo hot for you. Order the mango shake or rose falooda. Simply awesome.

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.

The way the subzi was made didn't feel authentic North Indian dish. It was more of a indo chinese…read morestyle and didn't go well for my liking. Garlic naan were a bit too greasy... Hence the slightly low rating Food - 6/10 Service - 8/10 Ambiance - 8/10

This is the best Indian food in Durham hands down! The must try's for me would be the garlic naan,…read morecucumber raita & chicken madras.

We love Indian food and usually have take out but we had time and wanted to dine in. This place is…read moreIndian with Hakka food so we gave it a try. Seating is ample, and it had a nice atmosphere but the mix of pop music with Indian music was a bit strange. Service was nice but it took a long time to get our food, but once the dishes were delivered they were presented nicely and had amazing taste. The spice level was higher than what "mild" is typically but I loved it and so did our kids. We just needed more water to tone down the heat. Great food - with slow service but it is worth the wait.

Really good food and service! We were here with our four year old and the waiter interacted with…read morehim a lot and also brought his food out as soon as it was ready. They have a kid's menu and it has chicken nuggets and fries on it...big win for all those parents with picky eaters. The serving size was just right...I left full but not uncomfortably so. The entrees don't come with rice, so make sure to order some if you want it. It was relatively noisy inside, but not so loud that we couldn't hear each other. No one was being rowdy or anything, just lots of conversations.

Beautiful interior and great food! They have a dine in section and an express take out section. Was…read moreso excited to try out a new Indian restaurant and this definitely hit the spot! They give you a complimentary snack, in a form of potato sticks (not entirely sure what it was). To start: - Samosa 10/10 They were huge! Perfectly fried and stuffed with spiced potatoes and green peas. Came with a green and red chutney. Green chutney was refreshing while the red chutney was sweet and spicy! - Pani Puri Shots 10/10 Great presentation on this, shots of green mint and tamarind water, topped with mini poori with chickpeas and potatoes. Loved the way they served this as a shot, it was packed with flavour and exploded with the refreshing mind and tamarind water in the mouth once you ate it. Mains: - Butter chicken 8/10 Was buttery and smooth in texture and loaded with chicken. It definitely was lacking something in the flavour that I couldn't pin point, but still a great easy option for anyone that doesn't like too much spice. - Garlic naan 10/10 Huge! And can't go wrong with this to pair with your butter chicken. - Goat curry 9/10 Packed with delicious spices and had a huge kick of heat to it, so be aware! It's a young goat dish slowly simmered in a rich Indian gravy/ curry. Highly recommend to eat this with some rice. Can't wait to come back when I'm having that Indian food craving! The newly renovated interior itself is a winner!

**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 feel for the owners they are doing everything on their own, I ordered the Mezbaan and morug…read morepalao, the mezbaan was just okay it's not like what I had in Chittagong, but the morug palao was awesome, the owner was super nice talked to us as well about his homeland, Shouaib was a great person, and very humble, the rice had a wonderful smell, and the chicken was tender. The gravy was so good in the morug palao, and the rice was super fragrant and melts in your mouth, the mezbaan wasn't really good, I have to be honest, it's not like what I had in Chittagong, but the morug palao is awesome decent portion, the meat was tender and rice was moist, probably one of the best Bengali restaurants in the gta.

A nice cozy Bangladeshi restaurant with excellent service…read more Food is quite authentic and delicious. We had Masala Beef, Chicken Jhal Fry with Parata and Beef Tehari, and liked it.

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!