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| - 4.5 - I've never thought I'd find such an authentic yet classy and modern Indian restaurant in upper Markham, especially in Unionville. The service was perfect and quick, our server was so attentive and the food came quickly and fresh, despite it being one hour before closing. The atmosphere is spacious with a beautiful patio, open doors which really brought in the summer night breeze.
We ordered the chicken pakoras and it was amazing. They came with mini chips and a zesty/tart sauce. The chunky chicken pieces were deep fried but not oily at all. There was no grounded meat and with the sauce, it left me feeling full but not greasy.
The lamb biryani was seasoned a bit on the lighter side, but we had it with butter chicken so it was perfect. The lamb pieces were huge and well cooked they came apart in your mouth. The additional peppers, cucumber, and lemon slice helped lighten our dish. The portion is a regular size, I think great for 1-2 people depending on how much you eat.
The best would have to be the butter chicken. It came in a silver dish with yoghurt sauce on the side. The butter chicken was tender, meaty, and light compared to the sauce. The sauce was very zesty, you could taste the tomato immediately, it wasn't buttery or overly salty - the tomato was truly a great touch. The yoghurt sauce had a mixture of diced tomatoes, pomegranate (which was surprisingly pleasant addition), and herbs. It mixed well with the butter chicken and helped keep the dish from being overwhelming heavy.
I would definitely come back here when I'm craving butter chicken in the future!
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