Ghoroaa Danforth in East York

2994 Danforth Ave, East York, ON M4C 1M7, Canada

★★★★☆
(1459 reviews)
Categories: Bangladeshi restaurant

About

Bangladeshi restaurant, family owned since 2004, run by women, providing Bengali cuisine for the community. A community hub in the heart of Bangla Town.

Website
ghoroaarestaurant.ca
Address
2994 Danforth Ave, East York, ON M4C 1M7, Canada
Plus Code
MPR5+7C East York, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Sunday
11 AM–12 AM
Monday
10 AM–12 AM
Tuesday
10 AM–12 AM
Wednesday
11 AM–12 AM
Thursday
11 AM–12 AM
Friday
11 AM–12 AM
Saturday
11 AM–12 AM

Services

From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
On-site services Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Great tea selection
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Halal food Late-night food Small plates Vegetarian options
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Family friendly Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

3.8
★★★★☆
1459 reviews

Most Mentioned

snacks (79) pakora (16) cash (12) cleanliness (12) tehari (12) home (12) fish curry (9) puffed rice (8) pitha (8) chotpoti (7)
5 stars
632
4 stars
371
3 stars
215
2 stars
82
1 stars
159
★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Life saving option for bengalis to eat out home like food with reasonable price. It's almost always crowded and noisy. Otherwise mostly good experience with some friendly servers.

★★★★★
August 2, 2024

The place is very nice Bangladeshi restaurant. Food was awesome - authentic Bangladeshi taste. Service was good. Environment was so soothing with nice Bangla songs.

★★★★★
March 5, 2024

Its a like a little Bangladesh in Danforth. I have tried porota and Aluvaji after long time. They have lots of Bangladeshi food. It seems they also take order. If you come here u must try their Milk tea.

★★★★
January 3, 2024

After so long got my favourite Fuchka🤩 one and only love . Last bar moja celona but Aj 😀valo celo.

★★★★
January 3, 2024

Firstly I was just amazed to taste the Bangladeshi style snacks. The Haleem was very watery but tasted good enough. Definitely recommending the beef roll.

★★★★
June 7, 2023

Good Bangladeshi restaurant nearby. I tried some snacks this week, and overall the taste was good. A small seating area and lil a bit dirty inside. Peaju: 5/5 Chola muri: 4.5/5 Sweet dahi: 4/5 Milk chitoy: 5/5 Bundia: 2.5/5 Milk tea: 4/5 Customer service: 5/5

★★★★★
December 18, 2022

Great Bengali food and inexpensive. We had veg samosa, chicken cutlet, gulab jamun, and in lunch fish combo. Fish combo has a rice plate, dal, 1 veg sabzi and 1 fish curry (1 big piece). Veg samosa is awesome, as same taste as in India, the big one costs $1 and small one is $.75. Chicken cutlet is also good and is of $2. Fish combo is more in quantity and would be sufficient for 1.5-2 persons. Taste is very good. Gulab jamun is very good in taste. They accept card, but cash is preferred, so check with the staff once.

★★★★
May 29, 2022

One of the best Bengali restaurants in Danforth area. You will find authentic Bangladeshi snacks and lunch items, with better taste. Although their dine-in space is small, they've recently renovated the interior so the space feels bigger. They have a time limit thing if you dine-in, but that's understandable.

Local Guide
December 21, 2024

We had a fuchka and a pudding. The pudding was delicious but the fuchka made me sick. I am 7 months pregnant and I got food poisoning after eating fuchka. I would like to request their development in food hygiene. Vegetarian options: Yes Dietary restrictions: May get food poisoning. Kid-friendliness: Yes Wheelchair accessibility: No

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 8, 2024

Awesome

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 1, 2024

Snacks are too good

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 24, 2024

The best muri makhani. The way I told her she made exactly in the same way. Love it. Price for so reasonable, no complaint. I will visit them again and again. All the best wishes for them.

★★
November 22, 2024

Service overall needs improvement. Sometimes Items ordered for take away are missing. Food packaging poor because they forcefully pack fishes breaking them. Ambience poor.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Good place for Bangladeshi food..

October 22, 2024

Very gerbege Disgusting

October 22, 2024

Very small portions for the price. Etremely unhealthy food. Doused with extreme oil, and bad quality oil. I have been visiting for a long time. This is my last visit. There is no monetary value for portions served.

October 22, 2024

Extremely small. while i was trying leave with 3 cups of tea, i saw the Inside door knob is missing, so i struggled to open the door and finally jammed it with my leg, meantime a very rude customer pulled the door fully open from behind and instead of letting me exit first, she rushed out and let the door spring back on my hand spilling the hot tea on my hands. blame the incident fifty fifty on the owner for faulty door and the customer for her rude manner.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Amazing hidden gem for Bangladeshi food!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

GOATed Bangali food. The Aloo Chop always hits

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Top notch service with aesthetic interior and the delicious food is an obvious plus. A little bit pricey but the atmosphere evidently overshadows it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

The food was delicious and the staff was very friendly and will keep coming back thank you

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Bangladeshi takeout. Excellent goat curry and biryani.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

It is famous for appetizers & snacks.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

More food & snacks items. Mango lasche is very good.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Good tasting savouries and sweets. Freshly made and always busy. Real taste of Bangla food . Vegetarian options: Most Bangla sweet are veggie friendly and veg savouries

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Bangladesh

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Best food ever

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Its my favorite place to dine Reasonable price excellent food and above all wonderful staff and service. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

The food was amazing! I spent $10 on a chocken Bryiani and it was one if the best I have ever had!!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

The food is amazing as always. Mr. Asif was a great server, great communication and top notch service

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Popular place for Bangladeshi food like singara, chhola-muri, different types of pitha, traditional Bengali curries, sweets. Place is relatively small and crowded specially in weekends. Tea is also a popular item here, in the center of the Bangladeshi community.

★★★★
July 22, 2024

Kid-friendliness: Food should be less spicy and salt for kids. Food

★★★★
July 22, 2024

all good to get any Bangladeshi Food vegetables and spices maslas fresh groceries always! Vegetarian options: get anything vegetables chillies broccolis etc and Bangladeshi river fishes can be found here to buy.. Kid-friendliness: its tight place but not harmful for kids to roam inside.. parents must track them .

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Really enjoyed all the dishes especially the mutton platter. Special thanks to Asif for making it memorable experience. Food : 5/5

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Ghoroaa Banglali Restaurant is a delightful gem that brings the authentic flavors of Bangladesh right to the heart of the city. From the moment you step in, the warm and inviting ambiance sets the tone for a memorable dining experience. Food: The food at Ghoroaa Banglali Restaurant is nothing short of exceptional. Each dish is a true representation of traditional Bangladeshi cuisine, bursting with flavors and made with fresh ingredients. The biryani is particularly outstanding, with perfectly cooked rice and tender, flavorful meat. The array of curries, kebabs, and vegetarian options ensure that there is something for everyone. The use of spices is masterful, providing a rich and aromatic experience without overpowering the palate. Service: The service is prompt, friendly, and attentive. The staff are knowledgeable about the menu and are happy to provide recommendations or accommodate any special requests. They make you feel welcome and ensure that your dining experience is pleasant from start to finish. Ambiance: The restaurant has a cozy and comfortable setting, with tasteful décor that reflects the cultural heritage of Bangladesh. The seating is well-arranged to provide a relaxed atmosphere, whether you are dining alone, with family, or with a group of friends. The background music adds to the overall charm, making it a perfect place for both casual meals and special occasions. Value for Money: The prices at Ghoroaa Banglali Restaurant are very reasonable, especially considering the quality and portion sizes of the dishes. You get excellent value for your money, making it an affordable option for those who love authentic Bangladeshi cuisine. Overall Experience: Ghoroaa Banglali Restaurant is a must-visit for anyone looking to enjoy genuine Bangladeshi food. The combination of delicious food, excellent service, and welcoming ambiance makes it a standout choice. Whether you are a connoisseur of Bangladeshi cuisine or trying it for the first time, Ghoroaa Banglali Restaurant will not disappoint. Highly recommended!

Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Dirty

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

I would go back every day if I lived around Danforth. Their tea is great and also have hot meals. We only had snack items and tea. The tea was perfect and the jalebi tasted great.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Really nice small restaurant. Fresh appetizers and snacks made every evening. Have it with their freshly made cup of tea and youll have yourself a nice evening. They do have variety of Bangladeshi food to choose from like bharta and plain rice with different curries. Being in the heart of Danforth, it does get quite busy with 15+min wait time. Seating is impossible to find during rush hour.

★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Had Muri makhano with peaju . Taste and quantity are 5 stars. Sure, will come again.

★★
June 22, 2024

Dietary restrictions: Food is halal Food

★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

good food. after renovation looks nice..

May 22, 2024

Food is good but and customer service is 0

Local Guide
May 22, 2024

bad atmosphere and those women behaves very badly..

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

The place has been renovated. New decorations tables and chairs. New menus. Tiny place but food is still great.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Very affordable, tasty, Bangla food. Snacks, sweets and meals are available all less than 5$ typically. They also have good tea.

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

A bangladeshi cult. Hats off to you for bringing bengali cuisine in north america.

★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

They accept cards now. But the service quality is declining. The tea today was one of the worst.prices are up and quality is way down. They are continuously jacking up the price. The washroom access is one of the worst. Wheelchair accessibility: Not accessible and parking spots are very limited. On the weekends the employees keep the parking for themselves, kind of unfortunate.

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

This is the place to grab some good Bangladeshi snacks. It s a small place so don t expect a dine in service, this is mainly a takeout place. The tehari, kabab and the milk tea are some of the best items.

★★
April 22, 2024

Last Tuesday, I brought home three iftar boxes, I thought it has been twenty years, surely the quality of food has improved, only bland, no taste, no salt. I was really disappointed with so much delicious food. Food is not fun if you only add jhal.

April 22, 2024

Food quality was not up to the mark.No desi taste in any food.Expecting deshi food taste

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

We went there for lunch on Bengali Noboborsho. This place is perfect if you want to celebrate a special day with family. Food was great and their service is amazing too. Highly recommended!

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Cool place to eat in Ghoroaa New restaurant in lovely decoration with nice street view. We enjoyed in Ghoroaa restaurant.

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Tried Bangladeshi test tea, nice1

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Delicious food. Good portion. Vegetarian options: Lot of vegetarian options available. Recommended dishes Muri Bhorta

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

very nice test

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Foods are really authentic Bangladeshi style and excellent customer service. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Perfect place for snacks and meals for dine in and take out.

Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Im never going back here again. The food didnt taste good. They microwaved my food in front of me. The chotpoti was super watery and had stale onion. The rest of the fried snacks were stale. There was a maximum 20 meaning seating too.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Renovation looks amezing and unique. Their snacks are the best beangli snacks in toronto specially their puri,singara,chicken roll piyaju . Food portion is pretty good. We tried goat kacchi and Elish polao both items are delicious and price is very reasonable.

★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Well the food was decent an need good the prices are good enough and nice. They have too many options from food , drinks, desserts went snacks Food : 5/5

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

One of my go to places for bangali food. Really enjoy their mains along with snacks. Haleem s my favourite. Really flavourful and great portions for the price.

February 22, 2024

I have been at their new location on Monday February 5th. I have ordered their Beef Tehari. It had a very disgusting taste. There was a lack of meat portion and I questioned the waiter about it and I got no proper answer. It also tasted like it was a day old. The price is also higher than other Bengali restaurants. (One person with one plate costs $24 with tax with no drinks) Not acceptable this sfood quality according this price . Thanks

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Certain food items are good.

★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Good place for Bangladeshi snacks and food items. Lunch or dinner might cost you 15-20$. Breakfast 10-15$

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

I recently dined at this establishment, and I must commend them on their exceptional offerings. The service was exemplary, creating an atmosphere that felt warmly reminiscent of home. A truly delightful experience that I highly recommend to connoisseurs of fine dining.

★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Food quality is not too bad, but environment is not great.

★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

The place is smelly.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Yesterday I had my lunch at Ghoroaa, food was really good in terms of taste, quantity, quality and the price was reasonable. I shall drop in again with my family to enjoy the food.

February 22, 2024

Worst customer service. The women who works there doesnt have basic empathy and civilization. I would recommend the owner to educate them.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Best Bangladeshi local food in Toronto. Very tight seating space but friendly staff and affordable food. Even after pandemic their service and food quality remain same as before. Vegetarian options: Street food options

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Banglai Hotel, All food for Bangali,

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Best tea in the town!!!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

I always get vapa pitha and piaju from here when I visit from NY. Excellent quality of food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

I love the new renovations! Their haleem is absolutely amazing, just like the ones u get in Bangladesh and its only $6 for a good portion of meat and daal! Their fuchka is very good, very similar to the ones in Dhaka. Their snacks are also very yummy and extremely affordable. Our family favourites are the piyaju and pakora.

★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Tried their beef tehari.. Meat was not tender and rice was flavorless..For me (beef tehari) - premium sweets > ghoroaa > Adda.

January 22, 2024

Took their famous tehari. Fully unclean place. Tehari has bad cockroach smell. After eating whole family having food poisoning. :/

★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Much improved interior. Way better than before.

★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Its ok

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

The taste of the food is really good, no doubt about it. But the sitting arrangement & the atmosphere is little clumsy & unpleasant. Nowadays only the quality of food is not good enough for any restaurants in such a city like Toronto.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

They are the best option for Bengali food in the city

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Even after three years of going to this authentic Bangla it never went below certain standards. Their food is usually very flavorful, fresh and reasonably priced.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Very good

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Authentic Bangladeshi restaurant!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Small place good for takeout...bengali snacks extremely oily!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Not clean enough

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We did breakfast at Ghoroa. We went around 11am and it was quite empty so luckily we got a table. We ordered poratha, roti, dim bhaji, buter halua, chicken kolija, along with singara, cha and mango lassi. All items were tastes good nothing extraordinary. Roti was the best one to try. We took doi & khir as dessert. Doi tastes better than khir.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Bangladesh food Okay type Not happy atmosphere Food : 1/5

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A cozy deshi place for authentic bengali food, but they do not maintain quality. Also, service need improvement.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The chicken biriyani is okay. The chicken polao came without any chicken pieces in it. The beef was still raw. The chicken kebab was good. And the tea was great aswell. Singara was okay. Hit or miss almost. Great tea :) . Awesome. Stay away from kalija samosa - filled with potatoes, barely anything else in there. Not worth it.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Assalamu Alaikum. Please dont try Ghoroyas vuri/bot and Haleem( tried earlier). I have tried today ($10) vuri but it wasnt proper cooked at all. When you bite, sounds and feel like you are eating fresh vegetables. Bottom line is, Vuri wasnt well cooked. Who cooked vuri recently at Ghoroya, that person need to learn first then cook and serve others. Ghoroya: vuri/ bot portion is ok but not well cooked at all. Dhaka kabab: bot / vuri well cooked with lots of onions. (1/4 vuri/ bot rest is onion) First and last time for vuri/ bot and Haleem from Ghoroya.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Small, popular, place for traditional Bengali food and snacks. Great for a quick meal. Not much of an ambiance. Only a few basic tables and chairs and all crammed in to a tiny restaurant Parking: Park in the big shopping mall plaza across the street. Lots of space

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Exquisite food just like home! I ve been there multiple times, dined in and had take-outs as well. This place doesn t compromise with food quality and flavour. Dined in today for snacks/brunch again. Had beef kabab, patishapta, bundia, shingara. Grabbed some somucha and mishti on our way home as well. The kabab literally reminded me of my childhood back home. I wish Ghoroa had home delivery available! Definitely going back again and again as long as I m in Toronto.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

If you enjoy the feeling of homely ambiance with a knack for street food then this place is your corner to dine in.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

It s a popular Bangladeshi restaurant in Toronto

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Ghoroa as the name implies has the best homely cooked Bangla food in Toronto. The rice combo is always outstanding with aloo bhorta and dal. The curries(chicken,beef or fish) go very well with the combo. Snacks are also very tasty.I am yet to try the biriyani.The ladies who work there are very caring and attentive to the coustomers and obligies them with every small requests. Their food is the closest one can get to eating food at home where everything is cooked with care and dedication. Lastly the prices arr very reasonable. The only problem there is the small sitting area not enough to meet the demands of the coustomers who want to sit and eat. I will still go there over and over again everytime I am in Danforth just for the quality of the cooking. Would highly recommend eating there next time you are in that neighbourhood.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Good food good service and reasonable price

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Worst atmosphere

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Authentic bangla chef and experience in a very informal neighborhood tuck shop. They have redone all the interiors. The jhal muri, churmur and chai are must haves. Bangladeshi favorites- the beef kacchi biryani and haleem are staples. Staff are very friendly, though it might seem crowded at all times due to it being popular among the Bengali folk in the neighborhood. Self-service from the counter. No exclusive parking for the restaurant although most patrons park in the lot across the street. Parking: Park in the lot across the street

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very popular restaurant.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I liked the food specially the peyaju. All other foods are yummy and reasonably priced. Would definitely recommend and come back.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Ghoroa is an emotion to me. I feel like, I am at home when I am eating there. Dietary restrictions: Nut free. Food : 5/5 |

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The items I ordered were not available but would be in 5 minutes. I made for my order (as it is required at this place). I learned my order would not be fulfilled and I should take whatever was available.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Found a piece of hair in my tehari

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Awesome place! Great food, my go to restaurant almost everyday at least for tea. And you can t beat their price

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very good and reliable restaurant for Bangladeshi authentic foods and snacks.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food was good, but I feel like it could have been better, I feel like the rice was plain, their was no flavor, the egg was ok, but once again I feel like they should add some flavor on it. The chicken curry was good, spice level was fine. Seasoning was good, but couldve been better, I am from Bangladesh so I can tell if its good or not, overall good food I would recommend it, but like I said they should add more flavor. Service was great they were nice, and gave food on time. Great place to eat.

December 22, 2023

i think staff should Learn behaviour

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Sweet curd/ yogurt is very very sad . Feels like too much cornflour or flour mixed almost zero milk

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food was good, but the lady at the cashier was rude. She can say things nicely, but I guess she wont.