Curryish Tavern — Restaurant in Toronto

A Culinary Revolution Worth the Drive — Bold, Artistic, Unforgettable. I stumbled upon this restaurant by chance, initially drawn in by its intriguing name. A quick glance at the menu made it nearly impossible not to give it a try even though it meant a 45-minute drive. To avoid traffic and the dinner rush, I chose to visit on a Monday evening.

Upon arrival, I was greeted warmly by someone I later discovered was the chef himself. The ambience and décor were refreshingly simple and soothing, nothing extravagant, but clearly intentional, creating the perfect backdrop for what was to come.

The menu felt almost revolutionary like a culinary Magna Carta. Every dish read like a declaration of independence from the ordinary. We began with cocktails,the Cucumber Colaba and Jaggery Old Fashioned,both subtle yet evocative, transporting me back to nostalgic flavors from my hometown.

We started our meal with the Tomato Salad with Paneer, boldly dressed in a robust tadka vinaigrette. It signaled, from the very first bite, that this chef is a creative risk-taker. The paneer was presented almost like a mousse light, modern, and sophisticated. It felt more at home in a downtown tasting menu than a traditional paneer.

Next came the Tuna Pani Puri, a stunning reinvention of the beloved street food. House-made puris, inscribed with squid ink, were stuffed with delicate yellowfin tuna, served alongside a tamarind-mint water concoction that was nothing short of heavenly. Each bite was vibrant, refreshing, and playfully complex.

Then came the Duck Confit Curry stirred with Foie Gras,an indulgent, luxurious dish that left a lasting impression. The side of bone marrow, lightly dusted with Goda Masala, added richness and depth, creating a moment of epicurean bliss that I won’t forget anytime soon.

Unable to resist, I ordered an additional side of Foie Gras, and it arrived lightly spiced with Malvani Masala. With each delicate bite, the phrase Hindavi Swaraj echoed in my head—it was evocative, powerful, and deeply satisfying. It felt like the spirit of Indian cuisine had been elevated without being diluted. Final Verdict: 5/5 Stars

This is more than just a restaurant—it's a culinary laboratory, where tradition meets bold innovation. The chef is not just cooking; he's storytelling with flavor. Every dish carries risk, creativity, and a deep respect for the roots of Indian cuisine. It's the kind of place that redefines what modern Indian food can be.

Worth the drive. Worth the detour....

summerlicious tamarind bbq pull pork + uttapam

10/10 flavor bomb. the pickled cabbage is very refreshing, perfectly crunchy and has a nice balance of sourness and sweetness. it also balanced well with the pull pork and uttapam. the seasoning on the pulled pork is on point, tender and juicy has a great portion of fat and lean meat, literally melts in my mouth and is packed with a well-balanced combo of sweetness sourness and a hint of heat. and when you wrap the pulled pork with uttapam it brings the texture to another level, the uttapam is very fluffy and soft, and slightly crispy on the bottom it absorbs all the sauces and complements the tender pork. the only thing that can make this app better is the plating, maybe make it tapas style. for example, have 5 mini uttapams and top it with pulled pork and pickles and garnish with fried curry leaves just like a little tower to make it more aesthetically pleasing, other than that the taste and texture of the app are perfect

tandoori chicken + corn curry

the portion is def worth the price, 2 pieces of tandoori chicken and a big bowl of curry with rice. the seasoning is very on point. the warm spiciness of the tandoori chicken and the creamy curry is so flavorful. The spicyness is not aggressive but very mild and gentle and the creaminess of the curry balanced out the heat of it. and the Ontario corn is very sweet and refreshing it lightens the texture of the dish and tastes very refreshing like some kinds of fruits. the only thing is the rice and chicken are slightly dryer than I like but the flavour is very spot on

coconut pudding it’s a very light and refreshing touch to this three-course meal. the sweetness of the coconut balanced well with the slight sourness of the jam. but I do find the jam a little too crunchy cuz of the seeds and the coconut pudding also has too many things going on. there are gram crumbles, seeds from the jam and coconut flesh in this pudding. it’s nice to have so many textures but the seeds and coconut flesh is a little bit extra for me. maybe turn the jam into a smooth sauce and also leave out the coconut flesh. it tastes more like rice pudding than coconut pudding cuz the coconut flavour is not that obvious. also, I think the pudding will look cuter if you can take it out of the crème brûlée bowl and place it on the plate without the plate, drizzle it with berry sauce and top it...

Google won't let me write two reviews. So below you'll find my 5 star review from a year ago and I want you to know that the stars haven't changed a bit since Chef Miheer found himself a bricks and mortar restaurant on Queen St. The dine-in menu is wonderfully complex and flavourful and inventive. But I wanted to write today because we have just been thrilled with the return of the meal kits. We purchased two for our Thanksgiving feast (I've been making the same old turkey for, literally, decades and was so happy to be able to shake that up.) And I have to tell you the meal was beyond superb, beyond even our high expectations. The mirch marinated pear and moong dal salad was to die for --so many different flavours and textures that came together in perfect mouthfuls. The charred eggplant bharta was brilliantly paired with pomegranate seeds. The main event -- the turkey with the pumpkin curry was inspired for Thanksgiving. In fact the entire meal was a huge success -- not to speak of massive. Because there were many more dishes -- all quite special -- but not enough space to write about. We feel VERY thankful for that 2022 Thanksgiving dinner..

Review from 2021: We took the plunge after having read the Toronto Star article on Curryish and ordered the tasting menu -- and are we ever glad we did! I was tempted simply on reading the menu -- but who could know how spectacular the meal would be? The chicken curry, basmati rice, and naan were all dishes within my experience -- but they were far more deftly and aromatically prepared than any version I had previously eaten. And what a delightful surprise the "Chilli Marinated Baked Sweet Potato Salad" turned out to be. I had idly anticipated a salad as in a standard potato salad or garden salad. But no, this was composed of delicious and tender roasted hunks of sweet potato served with the most delectable chutney, cilantro and pomegranate seeds. I've never tasted anything like it, but hope to again soon. The "Red Lentils + Celery Roots Sabji" was an equal eye opener -- absolutely delicious -- even to a husband who resists lentils at the best of times. As for the delivery, packaging, and cooking instructions -- brilliant! The fixings arrived at noon all carefully packaged and labelled. The menu was nicely presented. And the instructions were clear and uncomplicated. Altogether an excellent meal....