How sad am I that Mehran closed!!!!!!
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I'm new to the Toronto area and living in College Park. Living in the California Bay Area turned me into a true snob when it comes to desi food. I have a particular inclination towards north indian/pakistani cuisine as the flavors are just so rich. Its been a challenge finding places that match up to my expectations, but Mehran has met the mark. The flavor is spot on. The spice is perfect. The texture and ratio of ingredients is fantastic. Their naan is great. Plus, they rotate their selection often and I am always impressed that when I get a particular craving somehow they know and the item is there. The other day I had a hankering for chana dal kadu. I bought a kadu at Loblaws and figured I'd go to Mehran and buy some chana dal curry and simmer some kadu into it. Low and behold - - they had chana dal kadu that day. Hello happiness.
Now, buyer beware, this is not a romantic restaurant spot. In fact, I think the average diner would be turned off just to see this place from the outside. It looks like a desi diner -- and I guess in some ways it is. The food is on display and you choose what you want and they heat it and pack it up. You can eat in, but don't expect a fine dining experience. Its ok by me, but I figure full disclosure is important.