Govardhan Thal in Pickering

I have been buying takeout thali coupons from them for the past year. Their staff is hardworking, and they consistently provide great service.

It was awesome dining here please do come here. Definitely recommended.

The food and service was really good. Staff was very humble and respectful.

Govardhan Thal serves authentic Gujarati thalis with fresh, flavorful dishes. The staff provides excellent service, ensuring a warm and welcoming experience. Highly recommended for traditional food lovers!

I was visiting Govardhan thal for the first time today but it was a total disaster, curries were stale and very blend. The person who attended us at the entrance was very welcoming and friendly but unfortunately the food was not up to the mark at all. I would never recommend this place to anyone, and the biggest irony being an authentic Gujarati thali place the curry closest to consider being okay was mutter paneer which is a Punjabi origined dish. Save your money, time and health and avoid this place s buffet thali

Best desi food Ive had in all of GTA! Highly recommend their buffet! Vegetarian options: Completely vegetarian! Food : 5/5 |

Great experience, Aakansha went above and beyond to give a good customer experience.

Great service and delicious food. Very happy with service.

Great food at affordable prices. Rotis are made fresh and all food items are tasty.

Good quality guju authentic food that is budget friendly

I recently visited this restaurant for a birthday party, and unfortunately, it was a highly disappointing experience. The food seemed to have been cooked 2-3 days earlier, lacking any freshness. The only redeeming factor was the freshly prepared roti, which they served with five options. However, that was not enough to salvage the experience. To make matters worse, some items that were initially available when we arrived were gone by the time we started our meal. The staff neither informed us about this nor apologized, and no compensation was offered for the inconvenience. Based on my experience, I would only give this place 1 star for their roti service. I strongly advise against trusting the glowing reviews online, as they do not reflect the reality. Save your party and avoid this place.

Amazing food with beautiful ambiance. Completely worth it Food

Authentic food , nice ambiance as well as nice service. Vegetarian options: 100% vegetarian Recommended dishes Thali, Pani Puri and Chat, Vegetable Curries, Pickles, Sabzi

Good place to have a full-fledged Gujarati meal, and baste taste at a very low cost in comparison to others.

The quality of the food is excellent, with excellent staff service.

Catering order for an event was all fresh & delicious. It was also packaged well & allowed for easy transport Vegetarian options: Vegeterian Thali was amazing, dishes were paired together thoughtfully.

Excellent Service with delicious food. Enjoy with a whole friend and family group. Highly recommended for vegetarian food.

I recently had the pleasure of experiencing the delicious and authentic Gujarati cuisine from Govardhal Catering, and I must say, it exceeded all my expectations. From the moment I placed my order, the service was impeccable. The staff (Kirenben) was extremely attentive and accommodating, ensuring that every detail of my catering experience was perfect. When the food arrived, I was blown away by the freshness and quality of the ingredients. The flavors were vibrant and the dishes were expertly prepared. Each bite was a burst of traditional Gujarati flavors that reminded me of home-cooked meals from my childhood. I highly recommend Govardhal Catering for anyone looking to indulge in a true taste of Gujarat. Whether you are hosting a special event or simply craving some comforting and flavorful dishes, this catering service is a must-try. Overall, Govardhal Catering has set a new standard for Gujarati food catering in my books. I will definitely be returning for more of their mouth-watering dishes in the future.

It was wonderful having dinner with family, friends, or even a single person. The taste of Gujarati food is always excellent at Govardhan Thal, and it was no different here. The person who was serving us was excellent, respectful, and gentle. I also had a chance to interact with other staff members, and they were all excellent as well. Thank you for your service. #YummyFood #GreatService #GujaratiFoodLover #FamilyTime Vegetarian options: This is completely a vegetarian restaurant with plenty of varieties, including Gujarati Rotli, Shak, Mithai(Sweets), etc. #vegetarian #gujaratifood #yummy

Very good customer service and always serving hot and tasty food

One of my restaurants I like to go and enjoy the food. The undhiyu dish is my all-time favorite, but it failed my expectations. It was mushy and disappointed me. I hope Abhi gets to read this review and ensure he is able to restore the dish to its glory. Vegetarian options: It is a good place to dine in and is clean. Wheelchair accessibility: I am not sure the place is equipped to handle wheel chair access.

Make sure u have cash or debit card they don t take credit card at all

Best food

The food and service both are top notch. Must visit

The best indian restaurant

Amazing Gujarati food. Very delicious, reasonable and very good customer service. Roshni took care of us very well. Always go to place.

Best food. That homely taste is what we wanted. Roshni was amazing

The owner has outdone the level of service. For a Gujarati the food and the service is good. Loved the buffet and the service. Felt like Back home - where service is with love.

Great place,Great food,Love to be here

Our friend arranged wedding event dinner here. The food was so good. Very fresh and lot of choices for all food lovers. Definitely I will try food again. Vegetarian options: All good was vegetarian.

Loved the food. Authentic gujarti food.

Best gujarati buffet in GTA.

Delicious

Authentic Gujarati dine-in cuisine with amazing ambience. Highly recommended for unlimited vegetarian thali with snacks and sweets.

The food was below average. Being a gujrathi hotel, even the gujrathi food was not up to the mark. Samosas and sev khamni were good. We ate the thali.

It was outstanding food and we had catered yesterday and everyone loved the food. The quality and quantity was good.

Food was amazing

Best place for vegetarian foods and especially if you re missing the taste of Gujarat and its dishes, you will be very satisfied with food quality and service they are providing.

The food is to delicious and staff are very kind and friendly.Great experience

Best place for vegetarians , to celebrate birthday

Really good authentic Gujarati food and snacks.

I finally found the exact taste like back home. Food was delicious and staff was very kind

Best Gujarati food in Durham region, food is authentic indian Gujarat flavours! pure, dilicious food, Kiran ben and her team is awesome! Great catering manu! Laddus were great, so is Dahivala and Sev khamni! Everyone loved your flavourful brunch! Vegetarian options: only vegeterian food. Parking: pickering location close to whites road!

Best Roti s and fresh Theplas. A very good place to have Gujarati food. We love their buffets.

This was my first time at Govardhan Thal and the food was absolutely delicious. All of the food items were authentic and served hot. The staff was very courteous, it would be my new fav go-to place

Kiran aunty is the best owner and has a very caring nature towards the customers. The food is very good and the ambience is good. Food

Very good restaurant for Gujarati Food. Food fairly priced and affordable. Their thali for parcel cost $ 8.5 and $10, very good option for parcel. Try their buffet Lot of varieties of sweets, snacks and curries options. Must visit restaurant.

This is the best place to eat Gujarati food outside India. Service was good by sona and greeting well and good food.

Food was really amazing nd also service from sona was really nice. She helped me out of lot of things from choosing food. Vegetarian options: Food was really amazing nd also service from sona was really nice. She helped me out of lot of things from choosing food.

Very delicious food we have party on last weekend Kiranben & staff made very tasty Kaju Tindola shak & Anjeer Srikhand. 5 star food & service. Thx Goverdhan thal Pickering team.

Food and table service were both very good. But after seeing the poor condition of the washroom, the owner has reduced the value of the business he has built up with so many dollars and hard work. The seat in the toilet on one side was cello taped and the other one that was kept usable does not flush, so if you go to eat, dont expect a washroom except to wash your hands or you will be in trouble. Even though the name Govardhan Thal was written outside, half of the lights were off, it seemed that the restaurant was closed. Chances are less or less that the owner will take care of my review but facilities like washroom are necessary.

I am writing to express my disappointment with my recent dining experience at your establishment. While I have previously enjoyed your food, my recent visit fell short of expectations. Specifically, the roti I ordered was problematic. Upon serving, it was already chewy and difficult to eat. Within just two minutes of being served, it became even harder, making it nearly inedible. This is not the standard I have come to expect from your restaurant.

Very bad experience. They had 6 veg curries none of them is heated everything we tasted wasn t fresh every veg curry is sweet i mean extra sweet. Try dhokla and bhajiya over there with other food they were dried off since like they were there for long time. Khichu was taste bad and cold instead of heated up. Aam ras (mango ras) was extra sweet Overall very horrible experience for dish worth $20

Excellent food. Good place for authentic gujarati food. Reasonable price for buffet Food : 5/5

Great authentic vegetarian food, but the oil levels are present. Very tasty!

Great place to visit for Gujarati food. Impressed with their customer service.

Really amazing place! Awesome food, bring your friends and family without thought. Only thing which bothered us was the lady manager. Either she was overworked or she had a terrible day (giving her benefit of doubt) as she was not welcoming and bit unpleasant by nature. Anyhow, barring her it s a must visit! :)

All things were good, but they are not accepting tap and pay, why i dont know, because of that we cancel our all plans.

Excellent Guju food great atmosphere and excellent service overall but above and beyond specifically from Akanksha

Excellent thali and thank God for that ! Have not found a decent place in 20 years plus ! The Markham road location is too cramped and dull for a sit down thali. So well done Pickering ; keep up the quality and service ! Vegetarian options: Only veg. Parking: Its in a plaza so could get busy maybe

Really good food and very nice comfortable environment.

I must say the best place to visit for having a full Gujarati meal. The taste is awesome, reminds me of my home. The environment is excellent. All the staffs are very friendly and welcoming. The employees who come to serve the rotis always have a smile on their face. I love this place.

Staff is very nice and good place for vegetarian people..

Excellence food and customer service. Best Authentic gujrati food i ever had. Most recommended.

A Late Night Delight at Goverdhan Thal in Pickering As a food enthusiast, Im always on the lookout for unique dining experiences, and last night, Goverdhan Thal in Pickering was my chosen spot. I arrived around 8:30 PM, just half an hour before their closing time at 9:00 PM. Despite the late hour, the staff courteously asked me to pay the bill upfront before indulging in their buffet. This arrangement was a bit unusual but understandable given the time constraints, and I appreciated their transparency. I kicked off my meal with a classic favorite: pani puri. The crispy, tangy water-filled balls were a delightful start, bursting with flavor and setting the tone for the rest of the meal. Moving on to the main course, I was pleasantly surprised by the variety offered, even so close to closing time. The spread included a good amount of fresh vegetables, a selection of sweets, tangy pickles (achar), refreshing buttermilk (chaas), and a crisp salad truly a complete meal for anyone. As 9:00 PM approached, the staff began to wind down the operations, but they were incredibly accommodating. I was the last customer in the restaurant, yet they served me freshly made hot rotis with a warm smile, ensuring I felt welcome rather than rushed. This gesture was much appreciated, especially since it showed their dedication to customer service, even as they were about to close. However, one area that could use some improvement is cleanliness. While the food and service were commendable, a bit more attention to the overall cleanliness would elevate the dining experience to the next level. Overall, my visit to Goverdhan Thal in Pickering was a pleasant one, filled with delicious food and warm hospitality. It s a place I would recommend, especially for those who enjoy traditional Indian cuisine served with a personal touch. Just make sure to arrive a bit earlier to fully enjoy the experience!

Absolutely fabulous Gujarati food , served fresh , hot , right from the Kitchen. The owner , Kiran and her head server Akasha were very generous , courteous and attentive. We would go again and again and recommend all Gujjus in the East to go once and enjoy. You will never regret

Average food and ordinary services. Told host that it was my first time but i guess she didn t realize that she had to advise me to order roti first so i don t have to wait. Chaat items were not fresh. Food

Have been here several times, if you are tired of cooking on a day and want some home like food this is the place to be. Prices are decent as well. Only problem is they keep you waiting for a while when you do a takeout, wish that can be improved.

This location never has the same items as the main store on Markham and Painted Post.. They need to have the items like Dabeli and wada Pav available all the days, as you drive all the way and it is not available

The food was okay but not fantastic .

I must prefer to visit once. After that you all will be habituated to visit that.

We went there lat week and reached at their closing time. The lady was kind to let us in. Thry alao ensured that we are served all the items especially the rotis were made hot. All the items tasted good and the food was not very oily. Overall a very good experience. Will visit again

Bought Khaman Dhokla and Samomas from this location, Dhoklas were stale and smelled rotten. Samosas are super tiny in size, and they charge $1.5 per piece (Overpriced). Wont be returning to this restaurant.

Best gujarati food in canada ever. My fav and go to restaurant for pure veg authe athletic gujarati food.

Govardhan Thal is a hidden gem! As an international student missing my moms home-cooked meals, dining here felt like coming home. Today(Canada Day), I had ghe no shiro same as my mom made for me back in India.The staff were incredibly nice and helpful. The owner has a very humble nature and you can see that all the staff members work hard to provide an exceptional experience. The authentic Gujarati flavors and warm hospitality make Govardhan Thal a must-visit. Highly recommend!

Great buffet specialized in gujarati food. Bad restroom experience.

amazing place...authentic yummy food..must try.. and great service by crew..

The place looked dirty, when I told the waitress to clean under the table as there was food under it, she rudely asked me if we were sitting on that table as it was a table of 5. Occupying the table or not, she should have cleaned it right away. Found a hair in food as well. The place looks gross and the service was poor.

We had great experience at the restaurant on the event of get together. All our guests were provided with good service and authentic food.

Amazing experience.

Bav massta khawanu, ek dum ghar jevu.... Must recommend

Staff is very good. Food also tasty

It is a wonderful place for a family buffet experience. Food is good, and options are wide enough for a nice culinary experience. Reduced one star since there is overuse of oil in many dishes, though not needed. Have visited twice, so a good experience

Holy Smokes. Stopped here while in town and was blown away by how good the food was!

This place is a blessing !! Food is like homee !! I used to go to the scarborough one but its is very small always crowded but this location is super clean ! There is no bad oily smell i love it here.... must come

What an amazing mouthwatering delicious super tasty food.. Pure Gujarati vegetarian Indian food. If ur fond of good food must visit this place. If you are Gujarati and looking for very very nice Indian food..pls visit this new location Pickering.. Unlimited Pani Puri Unlimited BHEL Unlimited sweets..( 4/5 varieties) Everything is at very very reasonable rate. Owner and full staff is very friendly as well. They treat like family. . Vegetarian options: All Gujarati vegetables Dietary restrictions: Parking: Free lot of available Kid-friendliness: Yes Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

We went there for a brunch buffet. The staff is super sweet and courteous. Amazing food and perfect combination. Kiran Aunty specifically made jain bhindi masala for me. Will surely come back.

Absolutely incredible buffet based on price, service and selection!

Authentic gujarati food. Our server Roshni was great!

Orderd takeout. Food was good. Tasted like homemade food (ghar ka khana). Will surely try dine in next time.

We celebrated my Moms 80th Birthday there with almost 60 of her closest friends and family on June 8th. We have received so many complements on the quality of food with many saying this is by far the best buffet that they have ever eaten at. The food was fresh, plentiful and delicious. The service was amazing and honestly it felt like you were being hand serviced by family and not at a restaurant. This is hands down the best gujarti restaurant in the GTA.

Authentic gujrathi food..must have!!

The food is really tasty and fulfilling. The price is very reasonable. Panipuri is one of my favorite dishes there.

Very good service by akansha & roshani,

Everything is too good.

The service by Akansha was excellent! Kiran Aunty welcomed us with a wide smile even after we came late ! Will surely come back soon !

Best gujarati food!

Really great and fresh food. I love the buffet...and service. I infact ordered my weekly food as well from here. Must try gujarati food in GTA Vegetarian options: This is a veg place

We reached there just before 15 minutes of closing and the service they provided was really good. The food was amazing and i loved it If u want to enjoy the whole dinning experience reach early Food

I like the food of Govardhan thal. There is lot of variety to eat. If you want to eat sweet then you have 2 options, mango ras, and gajar ka halva. Gajar ka halwa is the best. Additionally there are 6 types of vegetables. The most important is its unlimited and swaminarayan menu is also available.

Best place for Gujaratis. Service is top notch. Specially the lady who were serving us rotis were very sweet. All the foods were very delicious. Special mention of Dana Ringan sabji.

Delightful ambiance and exceptional food and service as well.

The food and customer service both are amazing here.

Absolutely wonderful experience at Goverdhan Thal! Despite closing hours, the staff graciously welcomed us and served up incredibly delicious food. Immensely grateful for their exceptional service. Highly recommend to anyone seeking homely, delectable meals. Thank you immensely for the memorable dining experience!

Thank you so much for the food and homily feel and gesture that the owner gave us , even they were close and they accept us . Immensely grateful to the staff .

One of the best experience i had food was so yumm so fresh .and so cheap also . Cleanliness and customer service up to the mark Food

Vegetarian options: The entire menu is vegetarian. Food

this is the kind of good food that you almost want to gate keep- thank you so much to the staff that make it possible, i will be back soon!

Its a vegetarian restaurant. Food is delicious.. owner is welcoming..customer service is excellent. The lady who served us roti is soooooo sweet and very considerate.If youre eager to explore beyond Biryani, paneer tikka masala, and butter chicken, this place offers a great opportunity to savor a wider range of Indian curries. Vegetarian options: Its a vegetarian restaurant

Best Gujrati restaurant in Pickering! Love everything about this place. Food is so authentic and delicious. Can t say enough about great hospitality at their Pickering location. People here are so warm, kind and respectful. Unlike a lot of places serving in plastic containers, you get to eat in steel dinnerware just like back in India!

Amazing food. Great customer service by abhi and akansha. Will surely visit again. Food : 5/5

Amazing food and nice hospitality

The best Indian restaurant in Canada. The service was great and so was the quality of food.

Amazing spot gotta check out

Paisa vasul. Service and ambience is much far better than Scarborough location.

Must visit place in Pickering for foodies. Good atmosphere and the food was so good. Also, the staff was friendly and polite. Definitely visit it again.

The food was really good especially vedmi and dahi vada. I would definitely recommend to visit this place as well as the lady name roshni was really good with the service the way she explained how the buffet is and getting the fresh rotis to our table felt like I was at home in india. Thank you for your service.

Delicious food, great ambience & amazing service!

Delicious food specially gol gappa panni I loved it and family environment, good staff and very good service by Akansha.

Omg...finally a good Thal spot. The thali was amazing! Nice and spicy. I will be back. Food

Amazing food and very welcoming owners - they took the time to explain all the dishes for us newcomers to the delicious Gujarati cuisine

Tried this location for the first time. And it was a very good experience. Staff were very welcoming and food was hot and delicious. Served with love. :) Definitely way better location in all ways from Scarborough one.

Authentic and delicious Gujarati meals and curries are available here. The rotis are of top-notch quality. The owner is very accommodating and has excellent customer service from the staff.

Best place for authentic Gujarati food. Surprisingly affordable and delicious with varieties of food items. If you are missing a home cooked meal, this is the place to be.

Best place to have unlimited food.

I really liked the food served at govardhan. I enjoyed food served with lot of love and hospitality. I would like to mention this to the owner, I dont know if it just me or other people feels/experienced the same. Everytime I come home after having meal, I feel bloted, lethargic and just wanted to go to bed. Its possible because the amt of oil/soda other preservatives used to increase the overall strorage life. Please fix this issue baki Saab thik hai. Hope I feel lighter after eating at your outlets In near future.

Kiran aunty made amazing Frankie, Best gujarati unlimited food ! We did catering order for over 700 people and they gave everything on time and it was delicious. Thank you Kiran aunty and Abhi bhai for your amazing service ! Will definitely suggest to everyone

The food was not good. Everything was very sweet. Some of the dishes felt like homemade and was missing that restaurant style taste. The price is very good, specially for buffet but you will end up compromising your taste for the price.

Really addicted to this place. The owner/manager is really welcoming. Great choices of gujarati food. Its really tasty. Its at a good price.

Excellent food...felt the love in the food i.e. mothers cooked food feeling. Very welcoming feeling. Vegetarian options: Excellent choices.

Food is good but you will find more sweet taste in everything in the name of Gujarati Cuisine.

Excellent food, excellent service! First time here and I loved everything about this place! I m definitely visiting again.

There are a number of dishes, pakodi, khaman, save tomato nu shak and many other dishes. Judge as necessary.

Delicious food, should definitely try

I am thrilled to find this restaurant in Canada! Namaste from Swamini Pratibha

This being my first dining experience at this restaurant was excellent, food was amazing, like home cooked meal even though it was a buffet, the variety of chapatis were delicious, so were the currys and chutneys, I only wish there were more choice of vegetables rather than potatoes . Overall an excellent vegetarian restaurant

Awesome experience

Good place. Loved the service, the girls serving us were very helpful. Cynthia, the store owner was exceptionally sweet. She made us feel comfortable and her presence made our dinner a memorable one. Food was a standard level gujarati food!

Food was very delicious and the price for buffet was the best price in the area. All the rotis were fresh and felt like home food. Vegetarian options: All vegetarian restaurant.

Definitely recommend for Comfort Gujrati Food We dined in for the dinner buffet and it was wholesome !! Anyone looking for Gujrati comfort food - this is the place to be. The main server on the front was polite and greeted every individual guest despite it being so busy. She was very calm and accommodating to me and my family. Servers serving breads/rotis were polite as well. Food variety stations are present, it was tasty and spice levels were in moderation, which is great. Maybe they could get servers in the future to avoid crowds at the buffet area.

Staffs are humble and gentle. And food is GREAT. GOOD OPTIONS FOR PURE VEGETARIANS. Food

Amazing food. Wide range of options when you opt for unlimited buffet. They serve hot rotis and other indian breads which is the best part. Food was fresh and the staff took utmost care that all items are available at the counter. Thank you team Govardhan @ Pickering...!!

Amazing place for authentic gujrati buffet. The service is top notch and everyone serving food is friendly. The food is one of the best in the region.

1.Best Food 2.variety of options 3.Amazing customer service 4.Great atmosphere (hygiene ) 5.Very affordable 6.Must visit this place for the delicious vegetarian food experience in Durham region .

Amazing Food and Sevice. Its an absolute delight that this restaurant opened in pickering. Do try the food here. They serve fresh and a wide variety of Rotis. Must Try: Puran Poli and Bajre ki Roti Update: The food quality definitely dropped from our first visit here. The vegetables had no taste this time. The puran poli size reduced by half. The only thing we liked this time was the service. Other than it was a massive disappointment from our first visit. Hope they improve soon. Dietary restrictions: Pure Vegetarian

Absolutely loved the food. Must try thali for every food lover.

Lots of options in the Thali which is pure Veg. It s really good for the first time.

I am not sure how this restaurant has such good rating on Google... My experience was below average with the thali... The chaas was extra salty, the Gulab jamun was probably fried in the same oil as poori hence it tasted like that... The staff was very nice which was the only plus in there... Never going again.

Vegetarian options: Great Gujrati style vegeterian options. I loved everything i tried from gol Gappe to dahi bhalla to kadi to dhokla to the whole thali with fresh Bajra roti and freshly hand made phulkas. Loved the whole experience, staff was friendly and helpful to explain and suggest on variety of options. Will be going again! A must try for Gujrati Thali Kid-friendliness: Ambience was very family friendly to dine with friends and kids alike

Love the food, however, the service is very slow.

Very welcoming atmosphere and customer service. Fresh and delicious food. Recommend!

Astounding food and service. If you re looking for an authentic Gujarati thali experience then this is the place.

Abhi you were rude to us and our friends. You were blocking your server to get food to us. Please remove yourself from the restaurant for the future benefit of Govardhan Thal Food

Abhi you were rude to us and our friends. You were blocking your server to get food to us. Please remove yourself from the restaurant for the future benefit of Govardhan Thal Food

Food here was good with authentic Gujarati taste. Warm environment with friendly service.

Just saw a lot of reels and decided to check it out and so glad i did. Gujarati thaali cannot get better than this. Very tasty food, awesome choices. The server was very very nice and polite and served all the rotis as soon as they were made. Kudos to her for being the most awesome server. Would definitely recommend.

It s not your run of the mill Indian eatery. Pure veg buffets are the MVP of the restaurant and the variety on offer is amazing. The staff is super helpful and friendly and encourage you to try various items. The interiors too aren t dingy, and actually well maintained. Vegetarian options: Pure Veg. Buffets normally have 3 curries, and 3 vegetables to choose from. You also have multiple kinds of rotis you can pick.