Populairste Indiase restaurants in Lakeshore East

Drinks: Aam: I thought it didn’t hit the Aam panna taste, but my husband happily loved it. Haldi: I had this gorgeous drink on the bartenders recommendation. It was so nostalgic, so well executed. Til: Reminded me of Tilgul at Makar sankrant, beautiful take on Old fashioned. I’ve come up with a jaggery old fashioned. And this sesame-washed version is it. Kokum(NA): Tastes exactly like Kokum Sarbat. All the drinks were very well balanced and well mixed, so cohesive. Small plates: Benne Dosa: The bartender said I know you’ve had it, it’s common, but try it. Wow. If you’ve had the best Malleshwaram Dosa at Carnatic Cafe in India, this is that and even better. Wow. Chutneys omg. Mushroom Galoti: 100/10. 🤌🏼 Not only does this taste like the best Galoti Kebabs you can find in Delhi, it’s vegetarian! My mind is totally blown. I was in shock, but a happy gastronomic shock. Prawn Balchao: 10/10 taste. The head part of the prawn was so yummy and buttery I have never had anything like this. Ribs: the meat was tender and juicy. I think the tamarind flavor can be toned down a little bit or have less sauce in the ribs. It was great it wasn’t mind blowing. Great execution on all the small plates! Mains: Dal Bhat: no notes. Parotta: no notes. Tomato Pappu: Loved it, husband thought it was a bit too tangy because of the cherry tomatoes. But I believe that is the essence of pappu. I’ve never had a aunthentic pappu, only the average daals so I thought it was great with the yellow tomatoes. The red ones were a bit tooo tangy. Still would give 10/10. Mudhi Mansha: 3/5 I loved seeing the Oriya representation but I don’t imagine a lot of people loving this prep. Dessert: Casatta and Payasam Flan with Rose cookie: Great execution!

The food was tasty but rather heavy - maybe too much ghee. The sambar was tepid - and so not up to scratch. Great concept but needs fine tuning.

The food is very inventive. The food has plenty of heat. We enjoyed the beet salad and the quesadillas the most. The Cornish chicken was fair. We had some cooling non-alcoholic drinks. Everyone who worked there was extremely helpful and nice.

We enjoyed the 6-course chef’s tasting menu and highly recommend reserving it in advance. Every dish was thoughtfully crafted, visually beautiful, and absolutely delicious. The portion sizes were just right—not overwhelming, but satisfying. The service was casual, warm, and friendly, adding to the overall relaxed dining experience. A wonderful spot for Indian-inspired fusion cuisine.

This is a great place for conversation and great food. The wait staff senses when you need time to talk and is not at all pushy. Nice music and not too loud. Very reasonable for downtown prices. Highly recommend.