Follow the aroma of delicious Indian food from Christie Pits Park to this Bloorcourt go-to. Even after multiple fires, this cozy restaurant continues to make some of the most popular butter chicken in the city. They have a second location at Yonge and Eglinton too.

Indian street food meets a sommelier-curated wine program at this modern restaurant at St. Clair West. South Indian curry meets crispy okra fries and an amazing atmosphere that’s worth the price.

This comfortable restaurant on Danforth East is quickly becoming a neighbourhood staple. There aren’t many other places offering Indian in the area, so Cumin stands out with its amazing presentation and mouthwatering meats from the tandoor oven.

It may be a small place, but every dish at this gem in the Junction is packed with intense flavour. Lauded chef Sujoy Saha is famous in the city for his high caliber Indian cooking—on top of delicious butter chicken and saag paneer. The naan here is made yeast-free.

Sitting in a small plaza of stores at Albion and Islington is this low-key location of the Brar chain. While there’s no buffet here, this place makes up for it with incredible seven-item thalis. Make sure to try their malai kofta, then buy a box of their famous sweets for after.

If you’ve never eaten from a dhaba (a roadside eatery) in India, this restaurant in the Junction is the place to try it. Incredible Indian desi tacos filled with lamb chops and garlic prawns are unreal, and butter chicken is served in a way you’ve probably never had before.

This Scarborough strip mall treasure specializes in traditional Northern Indian cuisine. It’s narrow, but surprisingly elegant, and the presentation is on point too. Get hand-folded samosas and whole tandoor chickens for really good prices.

All the colours of India’s vibrant street markets can found in this joyful little restaurant in Leaside. Their tasting menu is good for three-course meals, and a street vendors tasting menu that lets you try many dishes at once.