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| - As an Indian person going to an Indian restaurant, you could say I'd be slightly more critical on the food knowing that I've had a lot of Indian food in my lifetime. That being said, Maezo was impressive in terms of the food and the service for a downtown Toronto Indian fusion joint.
-The food comes to the table hot and it's well seasoned and pretty reminiscent of authentic Indian food. That being said, since this is a fusion restaurant, some items deviate from Indian food (Naan Nachos with hummus dip?). During my visit, I tried the Samosa Chaat, (4/5), Monsoon basket (4/5), Curry Poutine (2.5/5), Malai Meatballs (4/5) and Sweet potato tikkis (3/5). The tikkis didn't taste much like sweet potato at all and the curry poutine wasn't hot enough, cheesy enough or flavourful enough. Food is decently priced, the main's can be pretty pricey for what you're getting but the apps are within the $10-15 range and are worth it.We went with the all appetizers for dinner route and it was a pretty great meal. I'd recommend staying away from the entrees just because of reviews from other Yelpers and my pleasant experience with the apps. Next time I go, I'm trying the Samosadilla!
It's conveniently located in the Financial District, perfect to visit right after work for an early dinner. Would also recommend this place for a work lunch since its a short walk from work and the service is pretty quick.
The decor and ambiance are pretty good. There was old school and new Bollywood music playing the entire time and I was digging it. There were also a couple TVs in the restaurant that were playing an old Bollywood movie.
If you're introducing anyone to Indian food for the first time or if you're coming with a large diverse group of people, I'd recommend Maezo as there's something to please everyone on their menu.
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