Restaurant Review: Little India Restaurant

Little Indian Restaurant
255 Queen St W
Toronto, Ontario
www.littleindia.ca

I've walked down Queen St W many, many times and it seems to be just filled with restaurants of many ethnicity.  As I approached this restaurant there is actually another Indian restaurant attached to this one and another one 2 stores down on the same side of the street.  I've decided on going to this place because of the stickers from Toronto magazines, and things I've read about it.  This will actually be my second time to this buffet and had a pleasant experience the first time around.


Photo: Statue at the top of the stairs
As I walked into the restaurant I was greeted and didn't have to wait long for a saturday afternoon around 2pm for a seat.  The lower level seating area was packed and discovered they have an upstairs.  There are many things such as paintings and status which trys to give you the feel of india.  I am not sure how authentic it is, but it works for me.


Photo: Food at Buffet
The place is very clean and tidy.  But as you walk towards the buffet area, the food doesn't really look that appetizing. The food they serve comes in variety of different colors.  From my photo you can just see how you cannot see what type of food is hiding under the sauces, so its good to be adventurous.  As they say never judge a book by its cover, the food is actually pretty good.  Me and my friend agreed that the food was better at a different place, but for $11 for a buffet the food is good. 


Photo: Plate of various Items from Buffet
I had a variety of food.  The butter chicken could of been much better and expected it to be a staple at all Indian restaurants, so that was a little disappointing. There are many other various types of chicken such as tandoori, and this other crispy chicken which was very good.  The meat was tender and wasn't very spicy which is perfect for me.  So for all those wanting very spicy items, I don't think this is a place to go.  The Samosa could of been fresher, and wasn't one of the better items.  The Naan always came out fresh and was very thin and crispy.


Photo: Inside Restaurant

Overall it was a good meal. You get what you pay for. Of the 3 Indian restaurants along the same area, this seem to be the most popular one, and the only one with customers on a Saturday afternoon. Service was good, and restaurant was clean. The selection of the food was average compared to the variety you would get from a Chinese or Japanese buffet, but before you enter the store, there is a huge sign listing the number of items but it can be misleading. Also refreshing to see Indian people eating at this restaurant.

I would Rate this place 2/5. Nothing stellar, but its not that bad. Great for a cheap buffet.
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Photo: Street Sign

Restaurant Review: Burrito Boyz

218 Adelaide Street West
Toronto, ON M5H1W7
(647) 439-4065

Looking for a great burrito downtown? Well this place is surely one of the most popular burrito joints in that area.  I haven't had many burritos from many stores but I can appreicate the product they serve at this location and their 2nd downtown location.  They consistantly have a large crowd, and if you are planning to go for lunch during the weekdays, I do recommend you line up outside the store around 11:30 to avoid a long line up.  So this is not a place if your in a rush, or I wouldn't even classify this place as fast food.


Photo: Menu

They have a good assortment of burritos.  I haven't been to mexico but do they have these types of burritos?  In my next photo, I got a small burrito and it comes out to $6.75.  The price is average, and for the budget eater I wouldn't say it would be a good deal.  I never got a large so I can't really tell you how much bigger it is.  The smaller is around 6 inches long.  The girl who assembled my burrito was new, but all the staff was upbeat and very friendly although there was a  ton of people waiting for their food around 6pm.  I can tell from the toppings that they do cut them at the store, and not just opened from some package.  It looked fresh as I looked over the glass window and very juicy.


Photo: Juicy Chicken Burrito

So after the assembly line, they take your burrito and grill the soft shell.  They really do stuff the burrito with alot of toppings.  The fusion of the toppings I chose was excellent and they don't go cheap on the chicken.  So every bit I had there would be meat and cheese.  I was feeling a bit under the weather, but yet I can still taste and smell my food.


Photo: All Wrapped Up

If your ever in the area, give this place a try. Don't expect alot of seating as there is only about 8-10 seats available. This place has been praised by many toronto publications, and they have a whole wall dedicated to all awards and all the times they have been in the press. Everyone I know that has been there has come out a happy customer.

I would rate this place 4/5

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