Lahore Tikka House

Located at the heart of Little India and Little Pakistan on Gerrard street, Lahore Tikka House, with all its traditional decor, will make you feel like you're in Pakistan. On one hand you have the restaurant and on the other, you have a take out booth with your typical South Asian street food.

Chicken Biryani

Your entrance to the restaurant is braced with flags of various South Asian nations including Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, plus the Canadian and - oddly enough - US flags. I would have asked the staff about the US flag, but it was way too busy (as it usually is) and I was way too hungry.

I'm not a huge fan of their Haleem as I've had better in other parts of the city (and the world). It was good, but I've had better. That, however, doesn't take anything away from what a tremendous job the chefs do with the rest of the menu.


Biryani: Comes with a choice of chicken, lamb, beef, veggies, fish, or chicken tikka. Very delectable.

Karahi Gosht: One of my favorites. The spices and thick gravy make it very flavorful.

Dal Gosht: Meat cooked with daal. Beef is my preferred meat for this dish.

Karahi Beef

Brain Masala: Cow brain, offered only on weekends. If you haven't had brain before, this might be a good place to start. I'd go as far as saying this is the best item on the menu. The masala will literally cause a thousand sparks to go off in your mouth as it makes passionate love with your taste buds, converting your tongue into the firework-ridden Toronto night sky of New Year's eve.

Street Food: Fuchkas, Dohi Boras, Samosas and many more. Good for a quick snack, although I have a feeling these are only offered seasonally. They are usually in a stand right by the patio.

PS: They don't take reservations and wait times can be long.

http://lahoretikkahouse.com

1365 Gerrard St East

Toronto ON

M4L 1Z3