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If taste had a throne, Nirala Sweets & Restaurant would be ruling it with a spoon in one hand and a ladle in the other! I went in with an appetite and came out with a food coma — no regrets. The Beef Nehari? Oh, it wasn't just food; it was a soulful experience. Tender beef that practically signed its own resignation letter before landing on my spoon. The spices? Let’s just say it tasted like Lahore’s Liberty Chowk at midnight — vibrant, unforgettable, and slightly life-changing. Now, let's talk about the Halwa Poori. Golden, crispy poori paired with that sweet, divine halwa? I’m convinced this combo could solve world peace. Every bite took me on a nostalgic trip straight to a Sunday morning in Lahore, where the air smells of fresh poori and the only debate is who gets the last piece. Spoiler alert: I won. The service? Quick, friendly, and just the right amount of "Are you sure you don't want more?" energy. Spoiler alert: I did want more. It’s places like Nirala that remind you why Pakistani cuisine is in a league of its own. Every bite is a love letter to the streets of Lahore, Karachi, and Pindi — rich, bold, and unapologetically authentic. If you’re craving a taste of Pakistan, this is your boarding pass. Just be warned — one visit, and you’ll be thinking about Nehari like it’s an old flame.
Umar MushtaqUmar Mushtaq
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Hey everyone. I came here only for the nihari as I heard a lot about it. It was GOOD. Worth the 45-minute drive to get there. HOWEVER... the nihari was too thick (like a korma instead of being more liquid). And the meat wasnt as tender and soft as nihari meat should be. We didnt eat the meat and had the gravy only. Thats the reason for the 3-stars... gravy too thick and meat not as soft and tender as nihari meat should be. But the taste was good although the spice level was a tad bit high. About the service... when i have to remind the staff to bring the stuff I've already ordered, then thats BAD service. They forgot about the lassi I asked for. To make it worse, they also forgot to give the garnish (lemon and ginger) for the nihari. The garnish is part and parcel of nihari and I shouldnt have had to ask for it. The sweet lassi wasnt lassi at all. It was a cold bowl of yoghurt with some sugar and mixed with a fork. Come on guys.... you cant go wrong with lassi!!! There were no tissues in the washroom to dry hands after washing them. So you wash your hands clean, then use your clean hands to open the disgusting door handle 🤢 🤮 which some people use without washing their hands after relieving themselves. And whats with the single hand wash sink? At a desi restaurant where most people use their hands to eat? Like come on! The decor was good. The restaurant was well appointed.
Offroad AdventuresOffroad Adventures
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***** Update June 18, 2021 Tried boneless chicken biryani today. A bit disappointed with the taste we got. I was hoping to get the real biryani where all the spices are blended together perfectly and gives phenomenal aroma but it was more like a separately cooked rice mixed with chicken curry which is quite a bizzare thing to do when making biryani. With my years of experience of eating biryani it wasn't a authentic biryani and not recommended. ***** So we called in the morning to pick up 2 breakfast special aka halwa puri. The person on the phone was super quick in taking our order. So we reached there in 25 mins, got our food and that dude was still on the phone taking orders one after one and dealing with walkin customers like machine. Anyways we added nihari in our order, came back home, pour all of em in separate bowls and we were like wow the halwa, puri, chana raita and achar all of em looked so enticing and tempting and I was saying to myself dude it's gotta be delicious and yes it was delicious. I must say its the best halwa puri ive ever tried in gta. Super fresh phenomenal quality, great customer service and guys its a paisa wasool place coming back again for sure.
Nabil AhmedNabil Ahmed
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As other people also suggested that the food is good but service is awful. No one welcomes you, you have to hound someone to find a table. Even after that I got the vibe that they are not very happy to have customers. Anyways we ordered for 4 of us, and food arrived shortly for only 1 of us. While rest of us are still waiting and one person eating the table next to us told us that perhaps the server mixed up the food and gave the next table our food because what they had gotten was not what they had ordered. Then we were waiting with the server to fix the mix up but no one came near the table for about 10 minutes. So we just decided to switch it ourselves. To be honest I do not expect the service of an upscale restaurant but the service should not be like a fast food or self-service place either.It does not take a lot for the servers to be bit more welcoming and perhaps slightly more enthusiastic. If the service was better I would go back and recommend it to others but for this service I will not. There are hundreds of other similar places which you can go to instead of coming here to feel not welcome.
Abdul Aziz Al-AminAbdul Aziz Al-Amin
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Had heard a lot about Nirala Sweets and Restaurant in Markham and was happy to go there for lunch yesterday. The place was packed which speaks volumes for their popularity and there was a long waiting list. No problems, I am always willing to wait for good food. 30 minutes later we, a party of three, were at our table and ordered our food.This place seems to be more of an all day breakfast place and sweet mart. Well the Chola Bhatura was excellent and they should seriously take Tea off their menu. Surprising but it was simply undrinkable. The surprising thin g about the restaurant was its service. If there was something lower than no stars I would gladly award it to them. Minus 20 maybe? After our meals we were having a conversation but the staff kept plaguing us to vacate the table. I understand that there was a waiting list but we too had waited and asking a customer to leave is simply in bad taste. Dad. So it may be a popular restaurant but it is not thee end all. There are more friendly restaurants I would take my custom to and I know that their food too would match Nirala.
Mazahir RahimMazahir Rahim
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We had dinner at Nirala recently. Our visit was primarily brought about by my friend's recommendation to try their unique all-day breakfast, "Halwa, 2 puris, channa, and achar." It was worthwhile to try each and every cent. They provided two large puris that could be shared by two persons. The channa masala was incredibly tasty and mouthwatering. If you have a sweet tooth, don't miss the halwa—it was melting in my mouth. A staff member suggested that to try their Karahi Paneer and Garlic Naan. The taste of the karahi paneer was something special that left us speechless, and with the good amount of quantity which is enough for 2 people. The garlic naan was large enough to serve two individuals. We placed two orders, but we only managed to complete half of the meal, so we had to pack the other half. Overall, it was a pleasant experience with a great ambience. If you're looking for a delicious Channa bhatura or Channa masala puri, give it a try.
Akshata HonawadajkarAkshata Honawadajkar
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2818 Markham Rd, Scarborough, ON M1V 5M9
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(416) 291-7232
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nirala.ca
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Straightforward establishment offering Indian & Pakistani cuisine amid a relaxed ambiance.
attractions: Master Yoga, Laser Combat Scarborough, ISKCON Scarborough - Hare Krishna Temple, Suncity Family Medical Center, restaurants: Showtime Bistro, The Nilgiris Restaurant, 5 Spice Dining, Al-Karam Sweets, Cafe le Majestik, Honey B Hives Restaurant, Punjabi Chaap Scarborough, Spade Bar & Lounge, Habibz Corner, India 360
