This is a great Indian restaurant in the area. Every dish is delicious, but the only issue is that…read morethe food is too slow, even though I'm only at one table. However, everything else is fantastic. All service is great.

I have read about this place on BlogTO and bookmarked it for a future visit. Finally, I had a…read morechance to visit here on a Saturday with my neighbors and my boyfriend for lunch. The place was small and I almost missed the sign! When we entered, an older gentleman greeted us warmly and took us to a seat at the back. He brought us water and informed us that if we have any questions, he would be happy to answer them. We decided to try their thali (for two people, a part of the dinner menu). My neighbors picked Utsav Thali (2 non-vegetarian and 1 vegetarian) and so did we. For drinks, they ordered tea and we ordered masala chai. Everything was delicious- the food came hot and fresh, and the flavours were rich and deep. Plus, the portion size reflected the price point. We ate like royalty! We were too full, so we did not get a chance to try the desserts. Delicious food, friendly service, and quiet ambiance- a hidden gem in Yorkville area!

Amazing food! We…read moretried Nalli Gosh Biriyani and mutton bone soup. Both of them are really flavorful. It is little spicy. I like that. Portion size is relatively big. Totally worth the price Highly recommend the place. I heard great things about other dishes too. Can't wait to try again.

We ordered a takeout on Skip for chicken 65 biryani and my husband said it tastes like Rajahmundry…read morebiryani. It's not your Hyderabadi dum biryani. So don't expect that taste. Still very flavorful and full of masala which is very good. The interiors look new and nice. They seemed under staffed but the lady who was taking care of everything was still very nice to give me water even though I was doing a take out. I'm sure it'll be a great place to dine in because you'll not be disappointed with the taste and the ambiance.

My partner and I are visiting Toronto for the weekend from Buffalo, NY. We love Indian food and…read moreAanch was a must-try on our trip list. The ambience is warm and inviting but also elegant. The staff were so friendly and checked in often to refill water and ask if we needed anything. They have many options for dietary needs like gluten free, dairy free, nut free, and vegetarian. And the food is INCREDIBLE. I think I said incredible 15 times. Our food came out steaming and insanely fragrant. Beautiful presentation. We got the Butter Chicken with Garlic Naan and Chili Coriander Naan and the Tawa Kathal Masala with Gluten Free Roti. The chicken breast was tender like thigh meat and the jackfruit had the best flavor and texture I have ever had before. Our conversation completely stopped when the food arrived because we just couldn't stop eating and when we did it was to say "this is so good" or "this is incredible." We practically licked our plates at the end. And then our server Sri gave us complimentary Pistachio Kulfi! I love the texture of kulfi so much and the pistachio bits were a delightful added layer. The perfect end to the perfect meal. It was so kind. We aren't celebrating anything in particular, I think they're simply generous with their customers and want to give you the best experience. Absolutely worth a try if you're in the area. Note: We went on a Thursday night at 7:30pm so it was only about half full when we arrived and quiet. The staff were fully available to us and we had no extra wait times. Also, TIFF was happening two blocks away from the restaurant so that may have given us a different experience as well. Peak times might look different.

Short review/TL;DR version: Excellent Gushtaba. Great Dilliwala Butter Chicken. OK Pineapple Pakora…read moreChaat. Decent Naan. Toronto Review 11/Many: I went to this tiny Indian spot with another prior to going to the game at Rogers Center, so my meal was a bit more abridged compared to what I would normally do in an Indian restaurant. The service was fine, and it took a little while for us to sit, but soon enough we were in a nice corner overlooking the bar area downstairs. As I wasn't sure whether I'd have a beer at the stadium, I didn't bother having a drink, nor did the other person. Overall, the food was tasty and a bit more unique than a typical Indian spot. However, I didn't love the appetizer, and I found the naan just alright. Our only appetizer was the 17.99 CAD Pineapple Pakora Chaat with masala pineapple fritter chaat, lachha aloo, papdi, saffron-pineapple yogurt, mint-date chutney, and slaw. As with the rest of the dishes, the food was well presented. There was a nice mix of textures, which included crunchy, soft, and others. The best parts were the aloo and pineapple, and I wish there were more pieces of the latter. In terms of flavor, in comparison to other chaat I have had before, this was on the sweeter end for me, which made it a bit less balanced. Overall, it was good, but not great. My main dish was the very tasty Kashmiri Gushtaba for 28.99 CAD, consisting of goat meatballs slow-cooked in a rich Kashmiri white onion-cardamom gravy. The very soft meatballs were the easy highlight and my favorite part of any of the dishes I had that night, as they had a nice mélange of spices/masala. The gravy was thick and slightly buttery, with a complex blend of flavors, including, I believe, a hint of ginger and something smoky, along with the listed cardamom and other more subtle spices. This was delicious and was perfect over rice, though this isn't included and is an extra 7.99 CAD. The other person had the 26.99 CAD Dilliwala Butter Chicken, with said chicken enhanced with smoky ginger, garlic, and green chilies. The menu also has a milder option of butter chicken sans said extra flavors for a dollar less. I tried a bit of the chicken, and it was pretty tender with a little heat, but less so than my dish. The gravy was also complex, though I preferred my dish overall. They had some interesting bread options, but we stuck with a classic Garlic Naan for 6.99, which was pretty good. While lacking ghee, there was plenty of garlic flavor with some nice crispier edges. However, I found it a bit chewy compared to other spots. In terms of the number of Indian spots I've been to, I'd probably put it in the lower-middle to middle range. If I were to only rate the main dishes, I would probably leave a five-star rating. However, the appetizer was only just okay, and the naan was only decent. Also, our main dishes definitely needed rice, and that's an extra few dollars. In short, I liked the concept of the restaurant more than the execution, with this spot reminding me of a better version of Baar Baar in NYC. Excellent gushtaba, though.

The food was very mid…read more We got the Bhel Puri, the Chicken Tikka Masala, and the Goat Xacutti. I love indian food so I was excited to try the Goat Xacutti as it's something new but it ended up tasting exactly like the Chicken Tikka. And the Chicken Tikka didn't taste like what Chicken Tikka usually tastes like. They both tasted like and amalgamation of every curry all mixed together. It was flavorful, but there was no distinct flavor. The Bhel Puri was yummy, but they served us wayyyy too much for only a party of 2. The garlic naan was fine. I also ordered the sweet lassi, which was tasty. The seating was fine and they had a coat rack which was nice. It's open late (till 11pm) which is convenient and why I might come here again, but otherwise the food did not stand out to me at all.

I first heard about Kothur in the most unexpected way--while trying to switch to a cheaper data…read moreplan at a Fido store. Midway through the painfully slow setup process, the entire store started filling with the scent of something glorious. Rich spices, buttery warmth... it was the kind of smell that stops conversations. Everyone working there was Indian, and they were all clearly just trying to wrap up my account so they could dig into whatever just got delivered. I had to ask--where's that food from? "Kothur," they said, almost in unison. That was the recommendation, and it stuck with me. I walked by the place once. The exterior didn't scream "hidden gem." Thought about ordering delivery a few times but never followed through. Life, you know? Today, I finally went. From the outside, still nothing to write home about. But walk in, and it's a different story. Clean, cozy, and exactly the kind of no-fuss Indian spot you'd expect to stumble upon in the heart of a big city. The food? Solid. Spices landed right. Everything was warm, comforting, and satisfying. It's not trying to reinvent Indian cuisine--it's just doing it well. If you ever find yourself sniffing the air near a phone shop and wondering what that divine smell is--it might just be Kothur. TL;DR Not flashy. Surprisingly good. Smelled it before I tasted it. Worth it.

Had the veggie lunch special, which was tasty and filling -- it comes with two main dishes, rice,…read morenaan, and mango raita. Staff are super nice too!

chicken tikka wrap ($12) was pretty flavourless with no sauce, not a huge portion sizeread more

This place is in Kensington Market downtown Toronto, but it has a decent sized patio out front to…read moreenjoy the nice weather, and a deceivingly big inside as opposed to what you'd think walking in from the outside. Its described as modern Indian cuisine and I completely agree. The interior reminds me of a sort of chique classy cocktail lounge, but all the dishes and the plating are authentic indian. The naan bread was super fresh as were all the curries.

I love the original location although since moving to the new venue I have also noticed a…read moredifference in the quality of the food and overall experience. I recently ordered the tandoori chicken in addition to some of the curries I am used to ordering from the original and didn't find that it lived up to the previous experiences. Hopefully they'll sort out the issues as it's always been one of my fav places!

Delicious with amazing service!…read more We stopped when on vacation and it was very busy, but they found a spot for us quickly anyway. The servers were running around trying to keep up and what appeared to be an owner or manager hopped in to help. Taking orders and talking to tables, which was refreshing to see. The food was SO DELICIOUS I wish I lived closer! Generous portions and fair prices with a clean and comfortable space.

First of all, Sarah is awesome. Very warm and welcoming. Now, the food. Wow. Our favorite Indian…read morerestaurant used to be in Miami Beach, but now it is here in Toronto. Everything we had was outstanding. Garlic naan. Chicken momos. Lamb korma. Shrimp biryani. Palak paneer. All incredible. And I have enough biryani for two more meals. Portions are plentiful. Wow. Everything about this place screams, come back again. Very cute place.

My friends and I met up here for late lunch/early dinner. I like things paneer so I got the paneer…read moretikka masala and IT WAS DELICIOUS! Good amount of the masala with rice ratio too. It was aromatic, thick and made my heart full! My friends ordered other things such as the biryani and butter chicken but I was super happy with my entree. Service was also amazing, the lady working there was really friendly. We sat right next to the fan thankfully because it was hot.

Biryaniwalla Downtown is a busy Indian restaurant in Toronto's Koreatown. It serves a wide range of…read moreHyderabadi‑style biryanis, from chicken and mutton to egg, prawn, and vegetarian options. The place stays open very late, often until 1AM or even 5:30AM, making it a popular stop for late‑night meals. The space is casual and cozy, with quick service and a menu built around bold spices and rich flavours. S the name implies, the biryani is the star here, offering great taste, aroma, portion sizes, and variety, including spicy regional styles and special trays for groups. Alongside biryani, they offer starters like dynamite gobi, curries, and desserts such as gulab jamun. It's a simple, no‑frills spot where the focus is on flavour, value, and feeding serious biryani cravings.

One of the best Indian restaurants in the city! Located along Bloor St. near Crawford, I've been to…read moreBanjara numerous times throughout the years. Always love coming here, whether it be for date night or an afterwork meal with coworkers. The restaurant is fully accessible where they have a section with lots of natural lighting, They are also able to accommodate larger groups as well. Must get items at Banjara are the garlic naan, butter chicken, and the lamb sausage kebabs! Their curries are great for sharing and heavy, where the sauces are best eaten with naan or rice. The portions may look small but do not be fooled. There are also plenty of options if you are vegetarian as well. They also are licensed to sell alcohol as well. Service wise, staff try to be accommodating as best they can and food usually arrives at a reasonable time, even if you are coming as a big party. Overall, been going to Banjara for many years now and will definitely return for more!

Still good! Went back and had the meat samosas, a salad, chicken vibdaloo, chicken madras, a paneer…read morenaan, and a rice pudding