Chola Indian Cuisine in Scarborough

3551 Sheppard Ave E #3, Scarborough, ON M1T 3K8, Canada

★★★★★
(1518 reviews)
Categories: Indian restaurant South Indian restaurant

About

Veggie dosas, chicken masala, butter naan & other traditional fare served in a simple restaurant.

Website
cholaindiancuisine.com
Address
3551 Sheppard Ave E #3, Scarborough, ON M1T 3K8, Canada
Plus Code
QPJ2+22 Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:30 AM–4 PM – 5–10 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM–4 PM – 5–10 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM–4 PM – 5–10 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–4 PM – 5–10 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Sunday
11:30 AM–10 PM

Services

Service options
Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Alcohol All you can eat Beer Coffee Healthy options Small plates Vegetarian options
Dining options
Breakfast Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert
Amenities
Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Family friendly
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

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Reviews

4.6
★★★★★
1518 reviews

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south indian food (112) chole bhature (50) kothu (23) GTA (19) paneer lababdar (14) filter coffee (13) chicken 555 (12) cut mirchi (12) chicken chettinad (8) mutton pepper fry (7)
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★★★★★
November 25, 2024

I recently had the pleasure of dining at **The Chola Indian Cuisine**, and I must say, it was an exceptional experience that left me craving more! From the moment I stepped in, the warm and inviting ambiance set the tone for a delightful meal. The food was nothing short of extraordinary. The fried rice was perfectly seasoned, with a balance of flavors that was truly unmatched. Each bite was a burst of flavor and texture that brought comfort and satisfaction. The butter chicken was heavenly – creamy, rich, and bursting with authentic spices. It paired perfectly with the fluffy naan, making for a combination that felt like a warm hug from home. The noodles were another standout dish, with just the right amount of spice and a perfect texture that kept me reaching for more. I must give a special mention to the chef, whose mastery of flavors is truly commendable. The dishes were cooked to perfection, with an authentic taste that transported me straight to the heart of India. The presentation was also beautiful, showing the care and passion that goes into every plate. And the fish which I ate was soo good. I ordered one to home for take out …. Writing the whole review after I had this delicious fish .. Overall, The Chola Indian Cuisine exceeded all my expectations. Every dish felt like it was prepared with love and expertise, making for an unforgettable dining experience. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a true taste of Indian flavors. Compliments to the chef and the team for creating such a memorable experience – I can’t wait to visit again!

★★★★
November 13, 2024

We ordered the following items: - Masala Dosa - Mysore Masala Dosa - Idli Vada Combo - Paneer Lababdar with Garlic Naan - Chole Bhature The South Indian dishes, particularly the Masala Dosa and Mysore Masala Dosa, were exceptional and truly stood out. However, the Chole Bhature and other North Indian items were somewhat average in comparison. Overall, it was a pleasant dining experience, and I would highly recommend this place for those seeking authentic South Indian cuisine.

★★★★★
October 13, 2024

A great place to enjoy some delicious freshly prepared Indian food. The chef owns the place, hence there is no compromise on food quality. I tried their idli wada sambhar, shrimp noodles, mango lassi and chai, all of which were yummy. While their chhole in chhole bhature were different than what I expected, they were still enjoyable. Be prepared to wait a bit for your food if you are going during the evening peak hours. The service is outstanding and pretty transparent. Definitely a great value for the price. Highly recommend this place for food, but try to avoid the peak hours.

★★★★
August 20, 2024

Average food quality and the atmosphere. We ordered Chola batura, chicken biryani and filter coffee. Nothing so special experience. I will suggest to improve the atmosphere and a little food quality. Thank you.

★★★★★
August 17, 2024

Authentic South Indian Delight! The chutneys were hands-down the best I've ever had - perfectly balanced and spicy. The Sambar was rich and flavorful, and slightly less spicy due to the bold chutneys. But that's a minor quibble, as the combination worked beautifully. The idli vada combo was a highlight, with the crispy, fluffy idli and bada paired perfectly with the three types of spicy chutneys. Mysore Dosa - prfect texture and flavor. The dosa was perfectly thinly layered, with a deliciously spiced masala filling that left me craving more. However, it was clear that they were short-staffed, which could have impacted the service. But kudos to the server, who was incredibly fast and sweet despite the challenges. Overall, this restaurant is a must-visit for South Indian food enthusiasts. Authentic, delicious, and expertly prepared - can't wait to come back!

★★★★★
July 26, 2024

Chola is a little hidden gem in Scarborough! Have eaten here many times and the lovely girl who serves is very friendly and polite. However, as she is often alone, the service can be slow at times, but the food is worth it! Yesterday, I shared the Onion Pakoras to start and enjoyed the Murgh Tikka Masala with rice & Garlic Naan for my meal. Absolutely delish! The restaurant is also newly renovated with new tables & chairs and is much brighter and open.

★★★★
July 23, 2024

Good experience overall. Food was great specially my Chola Batoora 😀. Went here for my wife’s birthday dinner, can’t complain to be honest. Enough parking in the front. Small and comfy place to dine I would say.

★★★★★
April 6, 2024

This is such a random find for us on a sunny day. We went there during lunch time on the weekend and it was fairly busy,given only one table was available. We were greeted and seated, and our order was taken pretty quickly. We had Madras coffee,medu wada,chole bhature and got Cut mirchi pakoda to take out. It was probably one of the best tasting and fresh medu wada that we ever had in the GTA,the bhature was so good,with a slightly sour and spongy texture as it should be accompanied by a good quantity of tangy and not so spicy chole. The flavors were balanced to perfection, and every dish was freshly made. We requested our coffee with less sugar,and they made it perfect for our taste. We had the Cut mirchi for take out, and even after a couple of hours they were crunchy and tasty. The servers were attentive, friendly and quick in service and asked for our feedback every time they got our orders to the table. We were so impressed with everything, we will come back again and again. We came here for lunch again and I have to say that the food and service both got even better. This time we tried the samosa chat and Mysore masala dosa too. Delicious food and quick service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2024

Hidden gem. Mutton kothu parotta is the best. Chicken 555 has a unique spicy taste. Must try! Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 20, 2024

Had Garlic Naan n Gobi Manchurian..soo good..really spicy..amazing food..Ramandeep was really welcoming with a pleasant smile..Highly recommended..go to place for spicy lovers

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

I recently visited Chola with a group of 17 and we had an absolutely amazing experience. The food was fresh, flavorful, and exceeded all our expectations. We tried the paratha, biryani, dosa, mutton korma, and butter chicken each dish was perfectly prepared and delicious. The masala tea, in particular, was exceptional and truly out of this world. The service was equally impressive. Our server, Vignesh, went above and beyond to make our dining experience unforgettable. He was attentive, professional, and ensured everything ran smoothly for our group. Overall, Chola provided an exceptional dining experience, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for authentic and high-quality Indian cuisine.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

Food is great. Specially go to place for chole bhature and dosa.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

The food here was fantastic! Everything was freshly made, flavourful, served piping hot, and importantly, very authentic! The vegetarians enjoyed the Kothu Parotta, Chole Bhature, and Matar Paneer, Garlic Naan. The others raved about the Mutton Pepper Fry & Biryani. Highly recommend eating here.

★★★★★
December 9, 2024

My wife has eaten here a number of times, yesterday was the first time I have been there. The atmosphere was busy, simple and clean with Indian videos playing on multiple T.V.s in the dining room. The food was traditional and terrific, it was the best lamb korma I have ever had. My wife has tried many of their dishes and each one has been excellent.

★★★★★
December 9, 2024

Thank you Vignesh for your pleasant service. Paper dosa was top notch.

★★★★★
December 9, 2024

Fantastic food and amazing service! Vignesh made the experience even better with his attention and warm hospitality. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 2, 2024

Food and service was amazing for everything else. Just the fish was okay-ish.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 2, 2024

Awesome place, good food!

December 2, 2024

The price has went high as well as they cancel the order without any intimation in Uber eats. Waste of time.

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

Best butter chicken and Rawa masala dosa

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

Here we are back again for more they have the best food i swear as a south indian i have never felt home like food except here it smells like home and tastes home i have definitely recommended to friends and family and i myself became a regular here all the spices, the taste, the smell and the entire recipe is straight outta home if anyone wants to try authentic indian food here is where i recommend also the asthetic like u walk in and Lord Ganpati greets u . The best u guys no second thots just come try once and you will also come back wanting for more like i do.

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

Wonderful food, must try

★★★★★
November 25, 2024

2nd time dining in. Great food and service. Will come back again.

★★★★★
November 25, 2024

Had pomfret fish fry, taste was amazing. Would definitely recommend. Ambience and service were top notch! Food

★★★
November 23, 2024

The food was ok from taste perspective. Though they were down to one server and cook so it took around an hour just to get idli sambhar from kitchen. we spent more than two hours for eating just idli and dosa. It would have been great if server pulse have informed us that there is a delay of an hour due to short staff before we ordered so we could decide to stay or not. Food was ok, we have had better ones but wanted to try and new place.

★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Food was excellent, 5 stars for that, but only 3 stars for service (I know good food takes time, but this was much slower than other Indian/south Asian restaurants weve been to, all over the world!), and 3 stars for the atmosphere, which is almost cafeteria-like--basic and noisy. That being said, the mysore masala dosa was one of the best Ive ever had, and our group also had two different mutton curries as well as multiple orders of both garlic and butter naan, all excellent. Come for the food, but be patient with the service and accept a certain level of cleanliness and noise--the food is worth it!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Compliments to the chef. Had the Palak paneer Kofta which I never had before and it was quite delicious! The Samosa chat was delish as well. I would just recommend chopping the samosa properly like 1 was chopped, the other wasnt chopped and whole. Naan was freshly made!

Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Screwed up a simple dosa order by forgetting the sambhar. Had to have a cold and dry paper dosa. Staff was not much help

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

The food was delicious and fresh . Mysore masala dosa was yum but not crunchy .. on a thicker side. Washroom was very clean. Food

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Simple and sweet dine in spot. Authentic Indian flavours. 100 percent recommended. Vegetarian options: Lots of great vegetarian options. 10 on 10.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Authentic Tamilnadu food. The chicken lollipop, mysore masala dosa, chicken fried rice, were very tasty. The portions are generous, too. Dinesh helped make it a memorable day. Must try

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Wow...Just wow..!! its Chumeshwarri . We ordered SahiPaneer and Garlicnan which is nice. The Mirchi vada was supper crispy and delicious. We also had Tavaparotta with salan which is extremely good. Biryani was the of all.. perfect spicy and tasty at same time. I recommend to visit this place for delicious meal.. Thank you all the team for today..

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Fantastic South Indian food that is affordable- doesn t hurt your pocket. Have been there twice already and will visit again for sure!

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Vignesh was very sociable and recommended me incredibly tasting biryani.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Incredible service! The staff was super attentive and friendly, making us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. They gave great recommendations, and the food was flavorful and authentic especially loved the butter chicken and garlic naan. Great spot for delicious Indian food with top-notch service!

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Must visit

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Best Coffee Ive Had So Far! The service was top-notch, with friendly staff . Chola Indian cuisine serves the best coffee Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Tried out this Tamil restaurant a few weeks ago with a couple of my friends. Got the garlic naan and chicken chettinad. It was my first time trying chettinad, and Id explain it as a Chennai style of chicken karahi, with a lot of spices. The food and ambiance of the restaurant were excellent, and Ill definitely be back!

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

The food was very testy. Loved the Shahi Paneer and garlic naan, among other foods. Vignesh was very helpful and offered an exceptional service

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Great

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

If you re craving authentic South Indian food in Toronto, Chola Indian Cuisine is a must-visit! The food was absolutely delightful, with bold and rich flavors that truly capture the essence of South India. Every dish we tried was fresh, well-prepared, and full of authentic taste. A special shoutout to Vignesh, who made our experience even more enjoyable. He was incredibly kind, attentive, and ensured everything was perfect during our visit. His warm hospitality added a personal touch to the dining experience. Chola is a gem for anyone looking to indulge in South Indian cuisine, and I can t recommend it enough. I ll definitely be coming back for more!

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Amazing food and awesome customer service by Ramandeep.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Amazing food definitely worth trying!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

I tried the mutton special I love spicy food and it didnt disappoint. Service was great as they followed up with you.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Great food with proper authentic taste. The chief also know how to make people happy with food. The guy dinesh attended us so well the customer service was also so good and all the staff the staff was respectful also. Thank you so much for the great experience

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Great taste and service

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Best place for Dosa in GTA, I have tried their Rava Masala dosa and masala tea, it was absolutely delirious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Overall good experience. Have been visiting this restaurant since 2019. Never disappointed with the taste. I would recommend their Idly, Dosa, Sambar, Rasam and Kottu Parota. Perfect South Indian taste.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Amazing food, great hospitality, excellent price, big portion. 1 Britain can be shared by two people. Same with the parota kothu, Amazing

★★
October 23, 2024

Good food but very slow service. Only one server who wouldn t even listen to the full order. Had to wait 20 minutes just for the bill. They need more staff to handle the crowd.

★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Food is tasty but too salty and a bit too spicy. The price and portion are pretty good. The service is pretty lame. No greetings, I had to grab menu from another table. Water came after I ordered and took a long time. Didnt give us a jug of water to refill. Food took a while to arrive. The takeout box was too small and I had to ask for more to fully fill all food.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Excellent service by Ramandeep. Food was really good!

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

We had lunch at this place. Tasty food, good corner site, it is not bad to look out of the window and sit relaxed while waiting for food.

★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Transports you right back to Tamil Nadu ....

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Best food ever we taste here good service with reasonable prices and quiet environment. Will definitely return again.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Tandoori fish was amazing MUST TRY sambar was bit sweet which is good with idli and dosa and not with rice pulao was not good enough Food

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

It exceeded my expectations. The food is very very tasty and the hotel is very clean and they are very friendly. The most important thing is their filter coffee wow it taste fantastic. I strongly recommend this hotel.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

I ve been coming to this spot nearly every weekend for lunch or breakfast, and the dosas are incredible especially the Mysore masala dosa, which is my favorite. My girlfriend is a big fan of their tandoori chicken. I m so glad I stumbled upon this place!

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

If you die before visiting this place, you ve never lived.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Affordable and delicious Indian food, the staff here are very nice and friendly,will recommend here to my friends

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

It was a pleasure to eat at Chola, our host Vignesh was just great. The best mutton curry we ever had. Traditional food. Vegetarian options: Kuruma was good

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Got the south indian restaurant vibe. Great food, fast service. Wanted a nice indian filter coffee and was not completely satisfied. Dosas were also good. Vegetarian options: Good vegetarian choices.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Vegetarian options: Lot of veg options Food

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

If you want to try best south Indian food, best place .

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

As a South Indian, dining here took me back to the flavors of my childhood. The food is truly authentic, bringing the essence of traditional South Indian meals. Every dish feels like it was made with care, bringing a comforting, homely experience. If you re looking for genuine South Indian cuisine that tastes just like home, this is the place to be.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Food was delicious and mutton briyani was very tasty

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Food and service was great!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

This is a great restaurant which amazing food. We have been to this restaurant many times and enjoyed multiple different dishes on the menu. Worth trying Menu Item - Chilli Paneer Dry, Poori Masala, Tandoori Chicken, Masala Omelette and Masala Tea. Food

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Very nice service given by ramandeep, she went out of the way to assure food quality and spicyness is same as we wanted.There is a little wait time

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

My friend and I were looking for something different than a typical franchise. We were so happy to stumble upon this little gem. The service was good, the food was delicious (we loved it all, but the garlic naan was yum) and well definitely be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Good to go restaurant.. The waiting time is more. But the food is awesome.

September 23, 2024

VERY DISAPPOINTING! We ve purchased food from chola before , but our recent $160 order was a major disappointment. The food was excessively spicy with no real flavor just heat. The Chicken 555 was particularly off, served with an unexpected sauce and too many green chilies, making it almost inedible. The worst was the Biryani, which tasted like plain rice mixed with mutton gravy, missing all the rich, layered flavors you d expect. This was a really bad experience, and I am sharing photos of the Biryani and Chicken 555. Literally, every thing we got today from curry to appetizers was disappointing.

★★★★
September 23, 2024

We ordered from here for a party. Our guests loved the food and the delivery was prompt. Vegetarian options: Paneer tikka butter masala, veg hakka noodles

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Food very good and price is reasonable with decent portion.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

CORNER SPOT. KERALA is the Culture and the Taste of Southern India. To DEAD for. Flavour to EVERYTHING is AUTHENTIC. HARD to FIND Places when you care about Health and where to go and what to eat. Soup Heals your Sickness. clearing all mucus. Everything else is a MEDICINE. Forget the Pharama

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Always great food. you just need bigger space

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Awesome food. Quantity and quality are the best. Love it

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Authentic South Indian spicy food. Everything we had like Briyani, 555 chicken, Mushroom Dosa and Rasam soup was amazing. Must visit place if you are a fan of South Indian food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Came in the other family ordered mutton pepper fry 5/5 excellent spice was there flavor was there. Rava dosa excellent my favorite rava in the city and paper masala dosa was really good 5/5. And lollipop chicken excellent 5/5 I would come back here again. Food

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

The food is excellent especially South Indian cuisines. Madras coffee is a must try. Overall, the great experience and phenomenal service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Exquisite taste. The coffee , i asked for it to be stronger, is so perfect. Poori bhaji, chole bhature, the kothu paranta and dosas are my favourites on their menu. The place is well lit, clean, with decent parking. Dont miss the place if you love savouring the snacks from the authentic tamil cuisine.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

It was a great experience eating food there. They serve the best of dishes and have great service.

September 23, 2024

Dont buy sweets over there taste was so bad

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Really a great place and wonderful taste of real food like Home made. Atmosphere is Food

September 23, 2024

Even though the food was good, the tall guy at cash was extremely rude, customer service was pathetic.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Exceptional dining experience at chola Indian cuisine and was thoroughly impressed. The dishes was cooked to perfection, the flavours were outstanding. Our server provided top-notch service, friendly and attentive. Highly recommend.can t wait to return.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Great Food and Service at Chola Indian Cuisine! The butter chicken was rich and flavorful, and the masala dosa was perfectly crisp and delicious. The service was friendly and attentive, ensuring a great dining experience. Highly recommend for authentic Indian food in Toronto! Food

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Great food, had masala dosa and coffee! Was very tasty.

★★★★
August 23, 2024

The food I ve tried is good here. And they are actually understaffed, real appreciations to the lady working at front, though she s the only one working, she really managed to serve as quick as possible.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Food is freshly made, excellent taste, but ensure you have enough time because you will need to wait awhile for your food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Amazing food..we have been there multiple times and everytime we love the food. Nice staff.

★★★★
August 23, 2024

Chola was nice. I like Chola very much

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Best Tamilnadu style restaurant. Very impressed by how Vignesh and Ramandeep handles the busy crowd and they definitely add value to the business!

★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Delicious food. I tried dosa , paneer lababadar and garlic nan also chole bhutere are too good. You need to wait for the food after ordering at least 30 minutes

August 23, 2024

Such a pathetic service. We were a group of 25 people, called the restaurant 30 mins before and they confirmed to come in. Even after waiting appx 1hr on table waiting for food, we did not get what we ordered. Can you imagine? We were hungry and furious as we almost begged/requested million times to the in-charge lady that at least give food to all kids, forget adults. Sadly nothing changed. We left hungry the way we walked in. We had to fall back on nearby food joints because we were so hungry, particularly my 8yrs old kid. Recommend NEVER EVER plan to go to this restaurant. Please think twice before making your choice.

★★★★
August 23, 2024

good indian restaurant with very affordable and delicious food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Great food for the reasonable price. Authentic South Indian tamil food from Tanjore region. Highly recommend chicken lollypop, tawa parotta and mutton pepper fry. Dining area is limited, better book a table ahead if you are in large group.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

South Indian food and noodles very tasty

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Akka mixed noodles were very testy and I liked the service a lot

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

I visited the restaurant today with my friend. We ordered Poori Masala, Mutton curry and Roti. The food was delicious and the service was amazing. I introduced myself to the new waitress named Francy. She was quick, clean and had a joyful attitude and provided a very efficient service. A must try Restaurant would say!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Wonderful place with authentic fare and quality. Real taste and delicious Vegetarian options: Tons of vegetarian options. Masala dosa long with variety of chutnies and sambhar was yum Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Im not Indian, but this was some of the best Indian food Ive ever had! Ordered butter chicken, dal makhani, and garlic naan. Lots of flavour, a good amount of heat, and ample portion size. Would definitely recommend .

August 23, 2024

Too slow service and they don t even understand English. Very poor customer service. They should hire some more staff. Only one lady was serving.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Vegetarian options: Plenty of vegetarian options Food

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

We had veg kothu parota, tandoori chicken, and mango lassi. It was one of the best tandoori chickens in Toronto very fresh and incredibly tasty. The kothu parota was top-notch. The prices are very low compared to other restaurants, and the portions are quite generous. Ramandeep was excellent and kind in taking the orders and providing service.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

The food was so good and so authentic and it was genuinely one of the best things I have ever tasted. Get the chicken curry and naan you will not regret it!!

★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

They get 3 stars because their AC doesnt work well. In terms of food and service they have no match in Toronto as far Indian cuisine is concerned. All fresh, authentic taste. Their idli, dosa and even dal makhni with garlic naan are super tasty

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Simple homely restaurant with amazing food. We went there on a Saturday evening for dinner with friends. We had dosa, dahi vada, garlic naan, chicken fried rice, tawa paratha, chola chicken curry, mutton chettinad, paneer tikka butter masala... Everything tasted delicious and the service was fast as well! Will definitely visit again!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Always best

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Awesome food. We tried the dosa and gobi Manchurian. The taste was really good and the service was quick.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

One of the best restaurants I have been to in GTA. The server Vignesh provided exceptional service. Must recommended place.

★★★★
August 23, 2024

Everything was great in general. For a restaurant this small, I didn t expect this kind of food. Moreover, the food is pretty cheap considering other restaurants in the area.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

I recently went to Chola Indian Cusine and had a great experience. The South Indian food was delicious, especially the podi dosa, which was one of the best Ive had in Toronto. The special pomfret tandoori fry was also amazing. Our server, Dinesh, was friendly and attentive. Ive been there four times already and would recommend it.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Loved the place!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

We have always found the staff that works here so courteous and respectful. Their tawa chicken is very delicious. We have always liked the food from here. Keep up the good work! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Great South Indian spot. Rava dosa

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Have tried their chai, samosa chaat, kothu roti. Everything tasted very authentic. Don t miss this little gem in Scarborough. Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian options

★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

100% recommended for authentic tamilian food. Chicken lollipops and paneer Tikka were amazing. Clean and very well service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Wow what a neighborhood gem! So glad to have found a good Indian restaurant near me. We got takeout for lollipop chicken, chicken korma, malai kofta and mutton biriyani. Everything was excellent, especially the malai kofta. Probably the best malai kofta I ve had and it s hard to find on menus in Toronto. They also packed up the containers really well and nothing leaked on the way home. The quality of food is top notch and for the price can t be beat. I ve been going to decent Indian restaurants with one curry at like $20+ and the food here is better and at the $15 ish price point. We ll definitely be back, and I want to try the dosa.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Like the food every time we dine here. Great in taste, our go to place.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Very nice place and tasty food

July 23, 2024

We had place order for 2 dosa. Rava dosa and masala dosa. We recieved rava dosa first . So, my friend and i both started eating that. Masala dosa was taking way to long. We were half way and I noticed HAIR in the potato filling. We complained to the person who took our order. He just said sorry and said he ll be back. He never did. Then another girl staff came she said sorry and then she acted like it was our mistake. They asked us to get another rawa dosa for replacment. We said no, since we were getting really late. We had boat party to attend in toronto. We said no replacement we dont have time to wait. They charged us for both dosa. Even though it is SERIOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUE. we asked to talk to the manager. He never came and said sorry he was busy on the phone and completly ignorant and asked employee to charge full price for rawa dosa as well and whatever let them put the review My friend and i was getting so late. Otherwise we could have argue with the owner and complained to health and safety department on the spot.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Vegetarian options: Wonderful vegetarian options. Daal, Chana masala, eggplant, okra, spinach paneer, biryani, naan, and so many others. Great flavours! Food

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Came here for lunch and enjoyed the food here. It was delicious and mouth watering. Would love to come back here again for sure. Nice hospitality and food. Best place to have authentic South indian food.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Amazing! This is the Most clean restaurant with great taste in Scarborough

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

We have been eating at chola regularly. So we ordered catering for 35 people for our party. Food was fabulous as usual. Everyone at the party complimented about the food. paneer Manchurian and paneer butter masala were the showstoppers. Overall I would rate it the best in affordable price

★★★★
July 23, 2024

Vegetarian options: Brinjal gravy, bindi masala, vegetable korma, dhal and many more Food

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Delicious food 10/10

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Dietary restrictions: Halal Recommended dishes

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Authentic South Indian taste :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Got takeaway today for my 10+ family, the food was delicious!! They accommodated our last minute order change and time which I truly appreciate! Cannot wait to go eat here again.

★★
July 23, 2024

Came here for samosa chaat - took over 25 mins to get it when it wasn t busy at all. The chaat had few pieces of the samosa wrapper (not actual samosas) and chole with raw onions. Utter disappointment! Food

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Tandoori Pomfret was amazing. Great food and amazing service at low price.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

I visited this place with my family and we enjoyed the food.

★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Good authentic taste of south India.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Best Indian food. Everything made fresh with best ingredients. Their special mutton curry is to die for. But other things are also amazing!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Very good taste , flavour. Specially Dinesh he serve with smiley face and sweet. Food

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Good food

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Ive been a customer of this restaurant since it was just one month old, and I never got the chance to review it until now. The food here is amazing, and from what I know, the owner is the main chef. Price-wise, its excellent value for money. If youre considering dining here, keep in mind that it doesnt have a fancy atmosphere, but the service is exceptional. Theyve been consistently great over the years, and they deserve nothing less than a five-star rating.

★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

My experience at Chola Indian Cuisine was deeply disappointing. While the ambiance was somewhat inviting, it was overshadowed by the poor quality of food and service. The dishes were devoid of the rich flavors and aromas typical of Indian cuisine. The dosa was incredibly bland, with barely any ghee on it, resulting in a dry and unappetizing dish. In addition, given the name of the restaurant, I had high hopes for the chola bhatura. Unfortunately, it was also terrible, and it was evident that it was fried in the same oil used for frying chicken and other non-vegetarian foods. The portion sizes were disappointingly small and the service was marked by slow responses and inattentiveness. All in all, my visit to Chola Indian Cuisine was a letdown and I would not recommend this place to anyone in search of an authentic and well-prepared Indian culinary experience.

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

One of the best places ever , amazing service, amazing food.

★★★
June 23, 2024

NOT HALAL. Confirmed by calling the restaurant. Dietary restrictions: NOT HALAL

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Delicious food

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

They got the best shrimp biryani in the town.

June 23, 2024

Extremely disappointed with food and services. Gobhi Manchurian was too salty and sambhar was bland in taste. Also noodles were not upto mark.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Very tasty food. We tried about 4 to 5 dishes from the menu. Everything was really good. I believe the owner himself is the chef, and it makes a real difference in the taste and consistency. Service was also excellent. We ll come back again.

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Amazing food but service could be better..

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

I recently ate at Chola Restaurant and it was amazing. We had Chicken 555 and Chicken Szechuan Noodles. Both dishes tasted great. The Chicken 555 was spicy and delicious, and the Chicken Szechuan Noodles were full of flavor. We also tried the Mango Lassi, and it was the perfect way to end the meal. It was refreshing and tasty. The prices were very reasonable. Overall, our experience was wonderful, and I highly recommend Chola Restaurant for tasty and affordable food.

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

I ve come to Chola with my family multiple times and they have never disappointed! The food here is amazing and the servers are very friendly. I highly recommend everyone to try the Masala Dosai, the dosai and the chutneys are tasty. I will definitely be back soon!

★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

This restaurant is highly understaffed. Staff should be polite to other staff in front of the customers, but a tiny lady who worked at the billing table spoke loudly and rudely with another staff member whose customers were standing right there. I understand that situation, but this is not the way Staff should behave. I have also worked in a shop which was three times busier than this restaurant, we never had this behavior. Long wait time for table as well as food. We ordered noodles, Gobi Manchurian, and rava dosa. Rava dosa was mind-blowing, but chutney and sambhar were tasteless. Noodles and gobi machurian were ok in taste because this seemed a southindian restaurant, so I didnt expect much. Note : Please get more staff to manage the restaurant.

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

The food was really amazing. Excellent service by Vignesh. Highly recommend Paneer Dosa and Chilli paneer and everything!!!!!! Wow. Food : 5/5

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

It was such a great experience with chola Indian cuisine.we ordered for take out and the food is delicious.

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

The food was amazing.. pure authentic indian taste

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

The food was amazing. I got purely Indian vibes. Must visit.

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

The food is amazing and the atmosphere is very amazing and all the people at the restaurant is very kind and very attentive to the customers. Really greatful to had such a tasty food in canada .

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

The food is amazing. Love the Dosa and butter chicken.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Indulged in delightful masala dosas and a special chicken curry at Chola Restaurant. The crispy yet fluffy dosas, especially the rava masala dosa, impressed with their flavor and texture. The aromatic chicken curry was a perfect complement. With inviting ambiance and attentive staff, Chola promises a memorable South Indian dining experience. Highly recommended!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Lovely food. Friendly service by the staff. Especially Vignesh. Highly recommended

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Fantastic food as always. My favourite restaurant since I first came to Canada. Amazing service from Vignesh! Handled a very busy crowd all by himself.

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Vignesh was a really good server. Loved the food.

★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Food lacked salt, but the spices were good and the food was fresh. Ambiance was okay, the waitress was too slow and didn t even care to clean the tables. The food took forever to reach our table even in a less peak hour. The chola special chicken was yummy but had 0 salt in it. We also had chicken fried rice it was too tangy and sweet. Parking: It s a complex, limited first come first serve parking. Wheelchair accessibility: No wheelchair accessibility

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

We luckily found this amazing Indian cuisine and amazed by the food and customer service of Vignesh and Ramandeep. Thanks for a nice food and service : ) Food

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Food was amazing and costumer service was even better specially by Vignesh and Ramandeep . It s our new go to place now.

★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Hope you can handle spice Random find!! .. We were out for a bowling closeby and ended up being hungry. Most shawarma places were busy due to Ramadan. Looked for an Indian restaurant we have never been. Found this place and went here. Food - Good 3.5-4/5 Ambience - nope! May be grab and go ? - yes! What did we order? Mysore masala dosa - dosa super , sides so so. Mutton biryani - 4/5 - felt like it was home food. Chicken kothu - 4/5 Chicken lollipop - 5/5 Service : there was only one girl managing everything which was hard. .. Overall - 3.5 to 4/5 . Chola Indian cuisine, Scarborough .. .. #indianfood #torontoeats #torontofoodie #tofood #gtaeats #torontoblogger #torontofood #hiddengem #yyzfoodies @eattoronto.ca @tastetoronto #Toronto #canada #indianfood #indianrestaurant #to #blogto #6ix #tiktok #food #instagram #ontario #instagood #instafood #torontofoodie #toronto #indianfood #torontofood #gtafood #mississaugafood #dosalovers #torontofoods [Scarborough food, Toronto foods, Dosa]

Local Guide
April 23, 2024

It was super long to eat the food almost an hour and main came first then appetizer and their plates and glass were dirty.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

This place has amazing curries that are very affordable compared to many other places in Scarborough! Service staff here are very nice and attentive. Ramandeep is very helpful and is always making sure customers are getting served!

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Amazing food and the server Ramandeep was very helpful!

★★★
April 23, 2024

Classic example of how reviews can be misleading. Reviews suggest it may be a great place for some but the experience was not. They do not accommodate any requests from customers- which I can appreciate. But then the food should also match expectations. Even when you point out that the food has issues - they say that it is what it is. Dosa was dry and more like a papad rather than a dosa. That too a ghee dosa. But again - to each its own.

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Excellent Indian food and good service by Vignesh.

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

The food is super tasty here. North and South Indian. A must visit place. Vignesh was very friendly and smiling all the time. Tastes authentic and homely. Thank you.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Vignesh is really nice and helpful. The place feels cozy and the food tastes really good, like a real taste of India.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Good food, please get more staff as service was slow.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

We ordered a few trays of food (Butter Chicken, Dry Chili Chicken, Chicken Fried Rice, Paneer Tikka and Butter Naan) for my daughters birthday and all of the food was amazing! The restaurant called me later that day to make sure my daughter liked it. Cant recommend this place enough!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

What an incredible find! This local family-run Indian restaurant truly exceeded our expectations for a takeout dining experience. We ordered a delightful variety of dishes for a birthday celebration, including butter chicken, chicken biryani, paneer tikka, chili chicken, and garlic naan. Every dish was absolutely delicious, packed with authentic flavors and made from the freshest ingredients. The butter chicken was creamy and comforting, the biryani was aromatic and perfectly spiced, and the garlic naan was soft, buttery, and a real treat. Even more impressive was their exceptional customer service; they followed up with a phone call just to check if we enjoyed our meal. This personal touch was much appreciated and truly made our experience special. Im already looking forward to our next order. Highly recommend for anyone craving top-notch Indian cuisine at home!

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Amazing food, great atmosphere, and excellent service. A top choice for a delicious meal out! Especially if youre craving to have south Indian food :)

★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Food is very delicious, specially curries. Thin and crispy naan is amazing. Just need to improve service may be delay due to less staff. But overall good experience.

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Cholas offers a delightful experience with its authentic South Indian cuisine. The service provided by VIGNESH was prompt and attentive, and he is friendly with smiling face.adding to the overall enjoyment of the dinner. Dishes are flavorful and well-prepared, making it a must-visit spot for lovers of Indian cuisine

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

We tried their rasam,idli vada,rava masala dhosa and samosa chat. The food was very delicious and the spices were well maintained. The rava masala dhosa is must give a try one.

★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Recently we ordered tandoori chicken and paneer chilly and shahi paneer. The tandoori chicken was too cold and dry and the salad with the tabdoori chicken was only cabbage no onions added.. We waited for an hour to get this kind of food. The paneer chilly quantity is very less for the price of 13.99. Infact any appetizer are very small for the price. We did not had a good experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Good indian and South indian food, good service, reasonable price, veg and non-veg options, no llbo no beer.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Ramandeep is a fast and efficient server. And Vikenesh made me a very large paper dosa. Food was fresh and tasty! First time trying and will definitely be back again! Thank you guys!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Authentic Indian restaurent.Great customer service.Ordering food is same like going to Emergency medical care in Canada.Our stomach will be full just by waiting here

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

Best butter chicken curry I ve ever had. Beautiful fresh naan breads as well. Super delicious!! Will be ordering a lot more aha

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Best dosas I have tasted....highly recommend the podi ghee dosa....spicy

★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Had a pleasant experience at Chola Indian restaurant. Small, no-frills spot with a South Indian touch. Waiter was attentive, recommended the days special. Sat afternoon, relaxed atmosphere, ample parking. Reasonably priced menu. Enjoyed crispy and flavorful dosa, delicious sambar, well-spiced idli sambar, and tasty mutton curry. Kerala parotta was crispy, among the best. Chicken wings with chef-made buffalo sauce were well-done, fries crispy and delicious. Would revisit if in the area.

March 23, 2024

I love the food in Chola Indian Cuisine some time back, especially chicken kothu parota. This is my favourite food. But today I ordered same, now the same item is very bad, and making is very worst. I didn t imagined and I wasted my money $12.98, the food is not at all good and not properly did the kothu, very worst taste. Don t need to go again, it lost its credibility. I gave 5star rating previously but now I m editing it to 0 rating.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

This Toronto restaurant offers an outstanding South Indian dining experience. From dosas to curries, the authentic flavors shine through. With a welcoming ambiance, its a must-visit for South Indian cuisine enthusiasts.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

In love with their food, this is the third time we ordered and absolutely consistent in taste and quality. Something most other restaurants lack these days and we don t like. Their Egg Hakka noodles, cut mirchi and chicken fried rice are absolute perfection.

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

I got Mysore dosa and filtered coffee,, taste great.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

We tried Chicken 65, Tandoori chicken, Kothu parota, Ghee rava masala dosa, Madras coffee, and Mango Lassi. Its one of the best Indian restaurant in Scarborough with a wide variety of dishes at reasonable prices and generous portions. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for Indian cuisine. Staff members at this restaurant are very friendly. Had a delightful time.

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

Really loved the ambience of this South Indian restaurant Crew was really amazing specially Ramandeep and Gopi..

★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

There are very few restaurants that make good food at a reasonable price. Chola is one of the rare gems. I dont know how I missed seeing this restaurant for so long. Some of my favourites so far are Veg Hakka noodles, Chicken fried rice, cut mirchi. They take more time to make the food vs other restaurants but the wait is totally worth it for their great taste. I will try other items over the next few weeks and months. Removed one star as I ordered Vegetable Biryani and it was horrible. Way too spicy to eat and also the masala was excessive and not ground properly. The vegetables were not even cooked thoroughly and not cut. I had to throw out most of it as we couldnt eat it.

★★★★
March 23, 2024

I thoroughly enjoyed my dining experience at this restaurant. The food was amazing, especially the Daal Makhni, Butter Chicken, Garlic Naan, and Mango Lassi. Each dish had authentic taste and perfectly prepared. The ambiance was cozy. I highly recommend trying it out.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Cholas in the GTA delivers an unparalleled South Indian dining experience. From the moment you step in, youre enveloped in a warm ambiance and tantalizing aromas. The menu boasts authentic dishes like crispy Medu Vada, flavorful Masala Dosa, aromatic Hyderabadi Biryani, and bold Chettinad Chicken Curry. The impeccable service and inviting atmosphere make it a must-visit for anyone craving a taste of South India in the heart of GTA.

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

I have found this restaurant when I came to meet my friends at Scarborough from Etobicoke. I went to this restaurant with my friends for dinner and we had tawa chicken, chicken lollipop, chicken kothu parota, tandoori chicken, Tawa Parota (10/10 for the taste and softness), Garlic Naan with Butter chicken, Butter Naan with mutton chettinad, Chole Bhatura (must try) and Poori Masala (must try). All dishes were delicious and worth for the quantity and price. I would like to try out their dosa varieties on my next visit. Madras filter coffee is one of the best finishing touch. My friends tried their sweet beeda and it was top notch.