"1"^^ . . "In the mood for butter chicken, we headed to Banjara.\n\nThe restaurant seems strangely stand-alone but busy with people.\nIf you are driving, there's a small parking lot in the front...how odd! Something convenient for drivers on Bloor!\nAlso, they have a patio if you want a nice breeze while you consume spicy food.\n\nI read some of the other comments about the place lacking in decor...\nThey serve food on real plates - not the silver \"prison chic\" metal ones... and they have cloth napkins. I've been to many other more basic Indian restaurants.\n\nThe service here is quite good! Friendly and prompt.\n\nThe mango lassi was tasty! More mango and less yogurty than expected. Super thick and served with a skinny straw. Try not to rupture a lung slurping all that mango goodness.\n\nThe vegetable pakoras were lightly battered, crispy and tasty. Much larger quantity than expected.\n\nThe butter chicken was wonderful with large chunks of chicken in a thick, creamy sauce. We asked for medium hot but they gave us non-Indian medium hot which equals mild. :(\n\nPalak paneer was heavy but very good. We already had a tomato based item so this veggie dish was a perfect compliment.\n\nWe ordered the garlic naan and the aloo kulcha.\nI preferred the garlic naan.... not just because garlic is awesome, but the aloo kulcha was a bit soggier and less potato-stuffed than expected.\n\nThe prices are fair and the portions are large. Between two big eaters we had enough leftovers for another meal for sure.\n\nGreat place with great food!"^^ . "0"^^ . . "2010-05-05T00:00:00"^^ . "1"^^ . "4"^^ . .