The top Indian delivery in uptown Toronto
Indian food spells comfort, and few things complement a night in with friends or a Netflix marathon more than ripping off a piece of melt-in-your mouth naan bread and dunking into a plate of rich, warm butter chicken. But, if you’re north of Bloor, you don’t need hit Little India when a craving strikes. Here’s our top Indian delivery spots for the mid to uptown crowd.
Chef Of India
3187 Yonge St, Toronto ON M4N 2K9In need of a butter chicken delivered to your door? Look no further. The Yonge and Eglinton crowd having been hitting up this Indian resto for all the spicy staples for more than a decade. Our top pick: jumbo shrimp swimming in sweet coconut gravy atop fluffy basmati rice. And don’t forget a side of naan to soak up all that sauce.
Banjara Indian Cuisine - Eglinton Ave.
164 Eglinton Ave E, Toronto ON M4P 1G4Whether you’re in the mood for hot or mild spiciness, Banjara has it all. Choose from all the go-to favourites, or if you’re in the mood for a bit of everything, choose a platter with rice, naan, daal curry, aloo gobi, veggie pakora, rice pudding and a meat or veggie main. If you’re going for one main dish, we recommend kicking it off with a side of veggie pakoras dunked in a to-die-for tamarind chutney – think sweet and savoury deliciousness, with just the right amount of tang.
The Copper Chimney
2050 Avenue Rd, North York ON M5M 4A6Don’t let this restaurant’s homepage fool you – the North York favourite is considered a go-to on the Indian takeout circuit, and its patrons have been flocking here for its breadth of classic and comforting staples, and perfect portion sizes. Looking for something warm and hearty? Try the chana masala – crunchy chickpeas, onions and a savoury tomato sauce with a side of basmati rice. Sop up all that goodness with a side buttery naan, of course.
Marigold India Bistro
552 Mount Pleasant Rd, Toronto ON M4S 2M6If you’re in the mood for a modern twist on traditional Indian fare, this cozy Mount Pleasant eatery knows how to blend the spicy with the sweet. Give your taste buds a wake-up with an appetizer of veggie samosas – spicy potatoes, crunchy peas and the sweetness of a wildcard ingredient: raisins. While you can still order-in your classic butter chicken, if you’re ordering in with friends, try a few dishes, since the mains are big enough to split.
Veda Restaurant
10 King's College Rd, Toronto ON M5S 3G4Craving less ghee and calorie-laden coconut milk? Veda’s Yonge Street location will sort you out. If you live as far as Yonge and Eg, you’ll be covered in the spot’s delivery zone. If you’re dining solo, there’s a ton of affordable options: either create your own meal from a simple brown rice and veggie curry to a tiffin thali meal (think bento box), which comes with rice, two curries, bread, slaw and a soft drink or water. Having a party? There’s also a slew of mouthwatering combos on offer, built to feed two, four or eight people.
Maratha The Great
965 Eglinton Ave W, York ON M6C 2C4Craving generous portions and just the right amount of spice? Check out this favourite of the Eglinton West crowd. Warning: if you order the chicken tikka masala, you may need a double order of naan bread to soak up all that delicious sauce, that achieves the perfect balance of not to sweet and not too hot. The menu offers all the standard favourites, including combos for two or more.
