Hyderabad Express in Toronto

234 Parliament St, Toronto, ON M5A 3A4, Canada

★★★★★
(157 reviews)
Categories: Halal restaurant

About

Hyderabad Express is a Pakistani/Indian restaurant specializing in authentic cuisine from the Hyderabad region. Our menu features a wide variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian flavorful dishes, including biryani, kebabs, curries, and more. Our restaurant is designed for takeout, making it easy for our customers to enjoy our delicious food from the comfort of their own homes. At Hyderabad Express, we believe that taste is pleasure, and we are committed to delivering a dining experience that is both satisfying and memorable. So come and try our mouth-watering dishes today, and experience the best of Pakistani/Indian cuisine!

Website
hyderabadexpress.org
Address
234 Parliament St, Toronto, ON M5A 3A4, Canada
Plus Code
MJ4M+XV Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

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

Services

Service options
Kerbside pickup No-contact delivery Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Offerings
Halal food Small plates
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Dessert
Atmosphere
Casual
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards

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Reviews

4.5
★★★★★
157 reviews

Most Mentioned

biryani (36) price (21) lamb shank (7) chef (6) spice (6) wrap (4) gravy (3) tiffin (2) chana masala (2) thigh (2)
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★★★★★
November 9, 2024

I have to say, the food was exceptional! Each dish was thoughtfully prepared with fresh ingredients, and the flavors were well-balanced and delightful. I tried almost all the food items, which were beautifully presented and tasted amazing. Here i would pertinent mention the great service done by Mr Nabeel owner of the restaurant Overall, I highly recommend Haiderabad Express for anyone looking to enjoy Indian Pakistani style food. I’ll definitely be coming back to try more dishes!”

November 9, 2024

Ordered from here once and may Allah increase their efforts but never again. Whatever the menu price is remember to increase it 1.5 times. So if an item is $9, it's actually $14. Anyways, they didn't tell me until after I paid, which I can live with, but after I took it home, butter chicken barely had chicken, and the chicken Biryani also which I paid $14 for barely had meat. For honest context it was rice with a thigh. I don't like to leave bad reviews at a brother's restaurant but I had to be honest ♥️

★★★★★
September 1, 2024

The food at Hyderabad express is finger-licking good!!! Service is super polite and efficient and portions are amazing! Definitely one of my favourite restaurants for sure!

August 16, 2024

Chicken Biryani; Rice: Way below mediocre taste. Chicken: extremely dry and not tasty Chaana Masala: Way below mediocre taste Price is ok for the portion but the taste is not good. How does this restaurant have a 4.6 stars rating?

★★★
July 21, 2024

The ambience is pretty basic... The food was okayish.. could have more spices as per authentic Hyderabad taste.. the mint chutney was tasty...

★★★★
April 11, 2024

The Chana Masala was the best out of what I bought. The taste was nice and balanced. The beef and potato curry was good and the beef pieces were very soft, decent amnt of beef chunks and the gravy was a bit on the thick side but was still good. The Chicken Biryani was decent but I like mine less busy (less seasoned). It had a drumstick and a thigh. The samosas (veggie and chicken) are a 1/5 stars, tasted like nothing but yet very spiced dense and microwaved when served in store, making it soggy with oil. It leads me to believe that the oil is not hot enough when frying and/or they need to stop microwaving and maybe invest in a toaster oven cause soggy samosas with all that competition out there now, is unacceptable. The packing of the naans were lazy, just shoved in a brown papebag so it was hard as a rock by the time I brought it home. Most places would foil the hot naans so it stays warm and soft. Also it tasted store bought. I may go back to try the Palak paneer and daal makhani since the actual dishes were not offensive.

★★★★★
December 3, 2023

For halal & reasonable prices, this restaurant is great option in downtown. I tried a few items here. I strongly recommend Chicken biriyani & Lamb Shank. You won't regret trying these two items, in my opinion. And friendly service is another positive side & they are also very quick. They'll serve in a few minutes. Food & service 10/10. So, if you live nearby or come to this area, definitely try these two items.

★★★★★
May 8, 2023

I recently visited Hyderabad Express and I must say, I was thoroughly impressed! From the moment I walked in, the staff were incredibly welcoming and accommodating. Now let's talk about the food - it was simply amazing! The flavors were authentic and the dishes were prepared to perfection. I particularly enjoyed the biryani and the haleem, which were both bursting with flavor. Apart from these their best dish is Lamb Shank and Chicken tikka is a must try.The portions were generous and the prices were very reasonable. Overall, I had a fantastic experience at Hyderabad Express and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for delicious, authentic Indian-Pakistani cuisine food. The staff were friendly and attentive and the food was outstanding. I will definitely be coming back again soon!

Local Guide
December 21, 2024

Salam alilkom, I like this restaurant because it clean and the food nice ,but why still take tax should be no more Tax from 12.12.2012 be careful this is cheating us I asked lam and ric Birayne 17 dollars the girl took it 19 and before two day I took it birayne with qurter lig chicken 10 dollars and I paid 11.30 no more Tax please...

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

Very delicious food and very fresh and amazing reusable prices

★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Very mediocre Not bad But not good either

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Very polite staff and very good taste

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

This is my go-to spot for biryani. For just $10, they serve authentic Hyderabad biryani.

October 22, 2024

I ordered chicken biryani today by uber app and its tasted so bad .I order biryani from here like every month but today the biryani was worse (cold and salty).Never gonna order it from here

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Their Tandoori wraps are Amazing, and Halal

★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

They did not have most of what they have on their website. The food was basic.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

You can found here very very delicious food I try the biryani s it was very delicious

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

An amzing food and halal food i found over here and i recommend each and everyone to check their food and hospitality i recommend you to try beryani it was fantastic Vegetarian options: It was also good

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

The best biryani in downtown

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

The taste of biryani is good and price is very reasonable. However the place is kind of not hygienic so be careful.

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Hyderabad Express is a great take out option for Pakistani / Indian food. We ordered veg and non-veg thali - the curries were delicious but fairly spicy so be warned if you dont like spicy food. Strongly recommend chicken biryani as a side. Portions are very generous and single thali can feed two for light supper.

July 22, 2024

Do not buy the lamb Shank here , tasteless and horrible.

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Chitral ... grade 9 ... grade 12

★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Tandoori was definitely tasty and also the butter Chicken and Chicken Tikka Masala. I had two issues and that s the reason for 2 stars. 1. TOO MUCH COLOR!!!! In Tandoori and Tikka. 2. Why Just why on earth would a restaurant send me a frozen naan which is warmed up. I can even tell you the Brand of Naan that you are using. It s Haldiram s Garlic Naan. I don t order food from restaurants to eat FROZEN Food!!!!!

Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Bad taste

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Best biryani in Toronto! The service is so friendly as well. Can t wait to come back!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Good food , must try chicken biryani with butter chicken s gravy or lamb s gravy

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Wonderful taste amazing service

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Taste was so good, good service , and hygienic environment, highly recommended.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Excellent

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Highly recommended

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Highly recommended.

June 22, 2024

They should really update their website/menu.. wasted time and money getting there no space for dine in

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Excellent food and good quantity at an affordable price!

June 22, 2024

Update your real closing time here. May be I will remove this review then. I have went there and several times I have found it s already closed before closing time even 1 hour before sometimes. This is horrible

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Tasty food,good service,friendly staff and generous portions.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

I buy chicken biryani, lamb shank, butter chicken, and large Samosa twice a month, sometimes once a week, a salute to the chefs, it is Super Delicious Food, Im too lazy to cook and cant cook, lucky to find this food near my house, the price is rational for Downtown, my daughter and my husband favourite is butter chicken and samosas, I highly recommend, Yummy Yummy

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Hyderabad express is best halal restaurant as delicious meal prepared here. Every food has its own taste but chicken biryani and tandoori chicken are the most delicious food here. In addition, Chana masala(chick pea) is awesome.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

The food is so delicious

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

This is a great place for any Hyderabadi who is crabbing for Hyderabadi dishes. And the owner Mr shareef, is also very friendly and a great guy.

April 22, 2024

Worst food. Biryani is not a biryani. It s just a colour rice

Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Ordered beef baryani and it was very blend with no taste of spices. There were only two small pieces of meat and two bones in it. Very disappointing and no value for money. Food : 1/5

January 22, 2024

Tandoori chicken was very bad no taste not fresh worst food and it is not tandoori its fried chicken please be more mindful and do not cheat the customers thanks!! Food

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

The best Chef in town...I highly recommended . Everything is perfect.Everyone must try and visit this restaurant and also very affordable!

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

They have the most authentic Hyderabadi Khatti Dal. I have tried almost dozen other dishes, to name a few, are: Lamb Shank, Goat Paya, Nihari, Aloo Keema, Bhindi Masala, Aloo baingan, Chicken & Beef Biryani etc. The magic is in the hands of their Chef Hasan Talib, who is a master chef, really knows how to bring perfection in whatever he cooks. The other thing you must try is their Samosas, Vegetable, Beef & Chicken with a unique blend of in-house chutney along with Cardamom tea. You need to experience the taste yourself atleast once.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Awesome food. Must try masla chai, butter chicken, mango lassi. Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Scrumptious Biryani, exotic masala chai, nihari is a must try. Highly recommended!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The veggie delight menu and starters were absolutely delicious. Karak tea was of the most perfect taste. Highly recommend. Recommendation for vegetarians

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I was surprised by their prices. However, i got extremely delighted after having food. No doubt food was delicious!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Parking: Parking for take away is not usually difficult....... Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing food!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Loved the food!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Friendly staff ,good food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best birayani in town

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Loved it!! Amazing customer service..

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Delicious food amazing customer service!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best place to visit , food is so yummy i would love to go there again nd again

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A great place to feed your hunger. Food here is very affordable and it tastes fantastic. It is also HMA certified

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Very test i love it and very respectful service thank you guys i will be coming back more insha alah

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Good restaurant, with mango juice and good chik kebab

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I ORDER FOR LAMB SHANK INSTEAD OF BIRYANI Most delicious food. Very authentic taste. Compliment to the chef. Will be regular guest now. I Recommending Food is very reasonably priced and the restaurant is very clean..

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

A perfect place for Indian/Pakistani food. I have visited many times but never disappointed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Heard this was a cool new spot, went to try it out and it was amazing. Definitely recommend the mango Lassi

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

My dad (Ashfaq) and I had the chicken and veg samosa which was awesome, really loved the chilly honey sauce as it went super well with it. Definitely give it a try along with the chicken biryani

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

One of the best biryani s I ve had in downtown. The rice and chicken were packed with flavour giving it that authentic biryani taste which is quite hard to find these days. Portion size are also generous and the owner s were very friendly. Would try their biryani again and definitely recommend a friend!! 10/10

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best taste good searvice

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best biryani and best lamb shank in Toronto. Me and my husband were passing by this restaurant so we decided to try the food! The butter chicken is so delicious!! Must try! Value for money!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Shareef is awesome! I had the BEST (spicy) chicken wrap EVER + chicken samosa from heaven... If you go anywhere else on Parliament Street for a quick, healthy + affordable fast food meal or Indian | Pakistani | Bangladesh cuisine, you are INSANE Vegetarian options: JUST ASK

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Delicious food with great customer service. Would definitely recommend.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing experience with delicious food! We love the curry pokora and chicken tikka - definitely coming back here! Thank you Hajie and Sherwef!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I ordered the biryani special earlier this week. During the short wait, I chatted with the owner about the other dishes on the menu and the samosas and variety of soft drinks selection. The biryani is delicious, a great price and portion. Had dinner that night and leftovers for lunch the last two days. I will definitely be going back to try out the other options! Thank you Hyderabad Express!

★★★★
December 22, 2023

For the price it s really good!! The samosa had pretty good filling and tasted good, for this price this was probably one of the really good biryanis but still I will say their samosa and biryani wasn t the best and I have had better. Biryani spice level could improve and the samosa felt a bit soggy but not too bad. It was decent

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great friendly atmosphere. Amazing prices. Their briyani is amazing!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We had a huge family dinner for Eid this weekend and we ordered food from Hyderabad Express; thank goodness we did, the food was incredible! The portions were more than adamant with lots to spare even after everyone tucked in several times. This won t be the last time I ll be having my dinner catered from here!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

This is the best desi food you can get in downtown. Closest to home cooked food. Perfect for big gatherings. Amazing service. Hassan (the head chef) is just the best.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Food tasted as if it was home cooked, congratulations chef Zahid

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Always great food and great service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good restaurant Alhamdolillah nice to see many halal restaurants in the city, especially Hyderabadi biryani !

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Awesome food and people!!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best Hyderabadi Biryani for low price. The Rasmalai was soo delicious Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Tiffin service is amazing. Good taste. Must recommended.. Hyderabadi items with reasonable price in Toronto

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Hidden gem in toronto. Cheap deal great portion

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Nice people, Good food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good food in good price

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Very Good Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Excellent food by the excellent and good behaviour of the manager Sharif ud din sb.Prefer to visit this restaurant if you want to take 1000 percent Halal tasty food.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Mushtak the owner has always been very kind and has provided excellent food and service.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Chicken biryani was damn good, it totally tastes amazing . Everyone must try this restaurant

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent food and customer service!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Comparing price to quality and taste of the food they have is amazing, one of my favorite places in Toronto for Biryani.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Food was excellent. Specially biryani

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great food .great portion

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I got Chicken Briyani from them today for the first time and it was really worth the money.I wouldn t say the flavours were hyderabadi but it tasted like Pakistani Briyani, (Silver Spoon). It was good and sufficient amount. In my neighbourhood this place was very affordable. Thank you!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

One of the best lambe shank in toronto and the sweets very delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This is the most delicious food Ive had at this price, I definitely recommend

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Alhamdulilah what a taste it is biryani was crazy everything is lovely taste every one try the Hyderabadi biryani I m loving it

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Excellent biryani taste

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I tried the chicken biriyani and beef biriyani on Friday s special. While the chicken biriyani was decent, the beef biriyani was a major disappointment. The lack of salt and overall blandness made it the worst beef biriyani I have ever tasted. The beef pieces were also not up to par, further adding to the disappointment. Overall, the beef biriyani was a disaster.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best restaurant for Indian food, especially for Hyderabad people.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I recently visited Hyderabad Express and I have to say, their biryani and chai were okayish ! The food was kinda normal. just a regular biryani shop Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great Taste And Affordable Tiffin Service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I get food from here very often. Only tried two items so far-biryani (beef and chicken) and haleem. Both dishes exceeded my expectations in terms of taste. The portions are very generous. The best biryani in Toronto, comes close to the most authentic Mughalai biryani as it s supposed to taste. Most restaurants in Toronto make the biryani like masala Pulao rice. My only suggestion for improvement would be that they must be clear about prices. Their daily special biryani costs $7.99. The last time I walked into buy the daily special biryani which was beef that day, I was charged $12.99. Honestly even at 12.99 it s still a worthwhile deal as their portion size is good for two people but it s best to pursue honesty. Regardless of whether the daily special biryani is beef or chicken, it should cost $7.99 as is publicised by them. I am looking forward to trying more dishes from this restaurant. The gentlemen in this restaurant are always courteous and kind. Please keep up the same quality and portions of food which is why people will continue to come back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent biryani served here.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing food amazing price amazing hospitality.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Excellent and affordable food. Authentic taste

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best chicken wrap in town

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best chiken wrap in Tronto

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Delicious biryaniiii!! They re soooo generous with their portions and the samosa they add was literally one of the bests in town.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best and amazing dishes

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Chicken Biryani the best.. loved it !!!!

★★★
December 22, 2023

Biriyani is as good and tasty. Positives - Good quantity, taste, 2 Chicken pieces and Raita, $10 for a biriyani Negative- less or no masala/gravy in the biriyani Could have been a great biriyani if added more masala/gravy with the chicken pieces