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Brar is my favourite fully-Indian spot to eat (other than my Mom's house) in the GTA. They're 100% veg on the menu options (I'm not ACTUALLY a carnivore :P) and they've maintained their quality of food for years.
Story time. There was a period of about 15 years when I denounced any and all things Indian. I was trying to fit in with the kids in my classes and my surroundings and I didn't want to have ANYTHING to do with being "different". Sad!
During this time period, I think I missed the mass exodus of my Indian peoples from the original Little India (Gerrard St.). They somehow all congregated and settled in the new and improved Big-Little India (Albion/Brampton and surrounding areas - you know us Indians like to spread out and get comfy :P).
In the heart of Albion, rests Brar Sweets & Restaurant. Their veg menu always boasts lots of great dishes, and you can pick up a box of sugary sweets on the way out.
The thali (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thali) is generally my go-to choice. You get to taste a bit of everything (saag paneer, some type of daal, and mattar paneer are generally on deck), it comes with either one large naan or two tandoori rotis (you know you're going with the naan), and you get some chutneys / spiced onions and such on the side.
Sometimes, when I'm feeling like greasing it up and getting super lazy after this glorious food party (dear Sunday!), I switch it up and order the channa bhatura (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chole_bhature) .
This is Indian fast-food, make sure you're expecting just that when you arrive. Similar vibes and price point (~$10) to New Bilan (http://www.yelp.ca/biz/new-bilan-restaurant-toronto), Brar Sweets & Restaurant is one of my top ethnical eateries.
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