@jammy mentioned the dosas are excellent at this place in Mississauga
https://glmenu.com/
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I recently tried Mannat on College west of Ossington. They have some cheap takeout options. It is very popular with a South Asian client base.
I was craving butter chicken - which was fine (standard) . Samosas and Strawberry Lassi were okay. I didn’t try more of the menu.
I will try a Hakka dish at Mannat next time.
https://byaanch.ca/ By Aanch is a more upscale modern Indian restaurant closer to Little Italy that I have not tried.
$23.99 to $42.99 for mains. That could add up! I posted 3 pages from the 7 page menu.
Samrat is also in Little Italy. It hasn’t been busy whenever I haven’t walked past.
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I tried the downtown Aanch last year and it was quite good.
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Good to know! I am posting the downtown Aanch menu.
By Aanch is quite a bit more expensive. Mains are $17.99 (vegetarian) to $35.99 (the Lobster Jalfrezi) . Chicken mains are mostly $21.99-$23.99.
I guess Butter Chicken ($21.99 at Aanch downtown) or the Biryani could be the price check dishes at Indian restaurants. 
Here’s another vote for Lageez. I don’t get there all that often - it’s more than I like to drive for dinner out - but five of us, who live mostly in midtown - descended upon it a few weeks ago, and we all decided it was one of the best mid-level Indian joints in town. We ate exceedingly well for about $35 a person (tax and tip included). Good, easy-going service. The resto wasn’t busy at all - though there was a brisk takeout trade. Good parking space in front. Whoever’s in that kitchen, knows his/her stuff.
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Another friend enjoyed Khau Gully recently.
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I’m adding prices from @calam1ty ’s recent review from Indian Desire, a midrange Indian restaurant in the Annwx.
“They arrived in quite small containers perhaps 10cm diameter: A baigan bharta (15.95) and lamb korma (22.95). I can’t eat a lot of spices these days so I also ordered a raita (4.95). Two thin, flaky naan were served (5.95 each).”
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Geste has 2 Indian-inspired brunch dishes on their new brunch menu , Geste’s new location is 506 Queen W. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cwc3yChrYdC/?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ==
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Where would you recommend I try Lamb Dhansak in Toronto?
It’s on the menu at Savera http://www.saveraindiancuisine.ca/menu#
Good to know about Adrak. I was going to try the Richmond Hill location next week. Now I think I’ll delay until I see more reviews because they’re not exactly cheap.
I like Biryani N BarBQ https://biryaninbarbq.com It’s one of those places that I wouldn’t have gone in because of the name but it’s up there in the better spots we’ve been to over the past year. Note they have a separate takeout section with hot tables. We did dine in instead as they had a bigger menu.
We are talking about Khoja/ Khoji / East African Ismaili food in another thread.
Has anyone visited Pili Pili lately?
Or Simba Grill on Donlands?https://simbagrill.business.site/
Ended up at curryish tavern.
Had the pani puri
Delhi mule
Maharaja combo
Stuffed cheese omelette with masala ordered by the dining companion
Drink was strong.
Other dishes I think might be more appreciated by some I enjoyed the lamb sausage and spice on the Maharaja combo
Priced a bit high for the brunch it is jury is out for moi for now
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I still haven’t tried it,. I trust your judgement.
King Place is a longtime favourite, and they just moved a couple of blocks west, in the shadows of the Jarvis and Dundas condo towers. I haven’t been to the new location yet but plan to pick up some Chili Chicken in the near future.
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It looks like you really hit on something there. “Thirteen” elevates flavour and our youth. Here you can purchase this masala and a few other spice blends for $5.99.
Is 300% markup the new grocery store normal? You would think the Witches would help the non-profit by keeping the hike small and choosing volume of sales (everybody wins including the public) over single item profit (only the Witches win).
No idea.
Thanks for the link, @Googs!
I noticed some TO stores were marking up the Bonne Maman Advent Calendar in a big way.
I didn’t buy the Masala. It caught my eye. RPM Bakehouse had a Xmas baked good pop-up upstairs yesterday . The upstairs salon was insanely crowded. I stayed for about 45 seconds before leaving. Later, my friend who stayed let me know she found most items she bought at the Xmas Market to be mediocre.
I’ve noticed a few more South Asian restaurant chains, or restaurants with more than 2 locations lately.
Does anyone have comments about The Biryanawalla, which now has locations in London, Cambridge and Ottawa, as well as TO and North York?https://thebiryaniwalla.com/
Hakka Khazana has several locations, too.
Kothur has a location in Toronto, Mississauga and London. Not bad for Pan-Indian
My RotiPlace
https://myrotiplace.com/contact/
Maurya (originating in Hamilton) has 6 locations and is now connected to Mother India on Queen W.
Oh Bombay has 9 locations. https://www.ohbombay.ca/locations/london/
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I’m pleased to say Pickering has one fine-dining Indian restaurant. Zeera By The Bay is a mom and pop serving up traditional dishes. We haven’t dined in yet, but the delivery has been great. It’s winter. The perfect time for Indian cuisine.
https://www.zeeraindiancuisine.ca/
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