55 Eglinton Ave E, Toronto, ON M4P 1G8, Canada
Aafrien is an exclusive Indian restaurant showcasing delectable Indian heritage cuisine fine-tuned through years of conversance with our chefs at the Yonge and Eglinton neighbourhood. We are here to recreate the charm of the traditional clay oven tandoor with a generous menu of succulent tandoor-cooked kebabs, curries, vegetables and hot naans. We meticulously source fresh seasonal produce and homegrown spices to bring you the authentic Indian flavours that will captivate your senses. The all-day dining restaurant overlooking the Yonge and Eglinton district's buzzing streets is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy a lovely Indian meal. We look forward to hosting your next event soon.
This restaurant provides perfect service with delicious Indian cuisine! I am very pleased to visit this place and will definitely come here again and again! Thank you so much for such warm atmosphere that made a great aftertaste for me during the whole evening❤️
Good ambiance, delicious food, and good service. Watermelon mohijito was superb. Kadai paneer, butter Naan, roti, and Jeera rice were simply delicious. Gulabjam was warm and mouth watering. Best place to hang out.
Gotta try this restaurant as I heard a lot from my friends and I must say it was worth it. I only tried two items from their menu. Both of them were delicious. Specifically the quantity, two people can to their heart’s content easily in single serving. Prices are a little on the high side but considering location, ambiance, foods quality, quantity and taste, I believe it’s completely fair. It will be my one of the go to places now.
Went to Aafrein yesterday for my daughter’s birthday and so glad we did. 6 years in Canada and have never had such amazing East Indian food. Reminded us of Delhi, our home town❤️. Great food! Every dish was equally authentic and spice level was so perfect! Service was spot on and so was the staff! Owner himself checked in with us multiple times. Can’t recommend this place enough!
The chicken 65 hype is real. Our waiter warned us that the dish was dry, which was nice of them but it was actually very moist and tender! I think they meant it wasn't swimming in curry (which also delicious).
My sister brought me here saying this is the best Indian food in Toronto and I agree. The service was good and fast. Kriti was a great server! For food we had the meal for 2 with Dal Makhani (lentil curry) and the butter chicken and we added the lamb madra. All 3 curries were SO delicious and flavorful. The samosa’s that came with the meal as an app were very tasty and crispy. And, the ghobi 65 (cauliflower) we ordered as a side app was also amazing!!! It was soo crispy and it tasted like chicken. Everything came out to $125 for 3 people and we did take food home. It’s great portions for the price & finger-licking good.
Super tasty curries and grills. We tried a variety of dishes and everything was really good. It's a bit pricier than other Indians in the city (I'm fine with the $23 curry, but $5.25 for plain rice to go with it is way too much), but the food is solid. Highly recommended.
Besides the superb lamb biryani recommended by my brother, the other dishes we enjoyed very much were the Green Mango with Prawn Curry (possibly the biggest hit with all of us), Chicken Vindaloo, Eggplant Bharta (another unexpected favourite), Aloo Gobhi, Garlic Naan, Chilli Garlic Naan (this packed serious heat which I adored) and Plain Naan. Every dish was uber fragrant and the gravies and curries – potent in spices and thick in consistency. Truly mouthwatering goodness. Those who ordered the Mango Lassi commented that it’s very lovely too. Service here is commendable as well.
Aafrein is our go to restaurant. We go there very frequently and each and every item on the menu that we tried is just too good. Staff is very friendly and nice. Food is just next level, too good. Although every item is good, so it s hard to recommend few items but still mentioning a few. Must try their biryanis, veg noodles, chicken tikka masala, kadhai paneer and fish curry!!
10/10 restaurant, restaurant vibe is very good and staff is very sweet and provide very good service. I tried Manchurian and Noodles, it was delicious. Just one note if you will ask to make it extra spicy, they will make it really spicy so beware about it. Otherwise Mango lassi is must try.
Super
Exceptional meal and service! Can t wait to come back again.
It was awesome like its name Aafreen Food
Delicious food, great service and clean. Always walked passed but today my wife and decided to have a meal and it was the best decision of the week!!! Food
Love the cardamom tea and chicken madras
I appreciate services they provide particularly I would love to mention about SHREE who is one of the staff at this restaurant she is the best for everything. Extremely delicious food.
The food was really really delicious. The spice level was perfect. I tried a lot of restaurants but I never match this kind of level. Specially want to tnx shree. She gave us a really great service with her kindful and humbleness nature.
Excellent!
Very friendly staff! And good shareable meals
Great food, always perfect on presentation and taste!
Vegetarian options: Malai kofta Food
Great place to dine ! 2 people can eat to their heart s content. Good quantity for the price. Food tastes great and the service is quick.
We had a great meal fish curry kerala. Was the best Wheelchair accessibility: Washroom right on the first floor Food : 5/5 |
Can t rate less than 1 but this place deserves less than 1 star. The manager and the staff is so unprofessional with their work.
Very unprofessional staff even the manager. Rude behaviour with the customers
Not a recommended place . Don t visit this place the staff is very unprofessional. Don t even know how to talk with the customer.deserves less than 1 star.
Very rude staff very bad customer service
My go -to neighbourhood spot for Indian food. Very tasty and fresh. Love the garlic naan. Although very disappointed recently when I paid $32 for 5 shrimp (curry) - will not order that again
We come here all the time. The food is great and the staff are very polite. Tge place has great ambiance.
The best indian food I ever had was here! Especially my go to always is chicken tikka masala with rice, it s golden!
I recently dined at Aafreen restaurant at Younge n Eglinton. I must say it was great experience. The food was super tasty and portions were generous . Had ordered chicken 65, chilly chicken and chicken hakka noodles. Loved all of them . Staff was friendly and attentive. Ambiance was cosy and warm . I would highly recommend to anyone craving for Indian hakka .
Overpriced ! No combo options . Prices for parathas are off !
Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian options Food
One of my friends recommended going to this restaurant. The layout and seating is quite organized. We were a group of 10. We ordered the Butter Chicken, Chicken Masala, Garlic Naan, Chicken Keema and Laccha Parantha for the table. Typically, butter chicken has mild sweetness and spiciness but this dish won my heart. Right balance between both. The chicken tikka masala is also highly recommended - the masala base has a great aroma blend. They have a good variety of Naan selection. I liked Garlic Naan and Laccha Parantha. I think the Chicken Keema naan could have been more crispier from the outside and ideally a good combo with Dal Makhani. Overall, I recommend ordering lesser dishes since they have a good portion size. Must try place!
Ramil was our server and he is fantastic. He s very kind and recommended wonderful dishes to us. The food is freaking amazing and beautifully presented. It s 5star without the 5star prices. We will definitely be back.
Great place.
Don t have any pictures. Ate this the first time with my dad and it was delicious. Will def come again.
The food was delicious. Very flavourful and generous portions. Prices were reasonable in comparison to the portion size. Service was efficient and server knowledge of food was recommndations were top notch. In a span of just one week, I went there twice. Highly recommended
Deserve less than 1 star but cant go beyond 1. Food was tasty but the customer service was zero. Rude behaviour of the staff we had our food and was thinking to order some more food. But when we were ready the staff member came to us with the bill even we didnt even ask for the bill. Rude behaviour by the staff and the manager.
I would give this place less than 1 star if I could. The food was tasty, but the customer service was awful. The staff was rude, and when we were considering ordering more, they came over with the bill before we even asked for it. Both the staff and the manager were unprofessional and unwelcoming. Very disappointing experience.
I visited this restaurant expecting a pleasant dining experience, but unfortunately, the customer service was incredibly disappointing. While the food was decent, the staff were rude and inattentive. We hadn t even asked for the bill, yet they brought it to our table prematurely, making us feel rushed and unwelcome. The manager s lack of professionalism only added to the frustration. It s a shame, because the food had potential, but I won t be returning due to the poor service.
I had a very disappointing experience at this restaurant. The staff were not attentive or courteous. They rushed us through the meal by bringing the bill very early, even though we wanted to spend more time and were still waiting for a friend to join us. They didnt give us the time or space to enjoy our meal at our own pace. Honestly, I would give them 0 stars if I could, but I ll give them 1 star because the food was actually decent. Still, the service was awful, and I won t be coming back.
Rude behaviour by staff. Poor customer service . Unprofessionalism in the work. Giving 1 star just for food.
Food was amazing and the service is even better. It s one of the best Indian I had in Toronto Food : 5/5
Service was fantastic! Received each course very promptly and staff was very professional and kind. We celebrated my girlfriends birthday and they even included a free dessert! And while taking our orders they asked us on our spice preference which was a really nice touch. And the food was phenomenal!!!! Highly recommend the butter chicken and garlic naan!!!! Perfect place for dates and family dinners. Lighting is not too dark and not too bright. Music was not too loud so you can have a conversation.
Service was good Vegetarian options: . Food : 5/5 |
Food was wonderful. Huge portions. Great service and nice people.
Vegetarian options: Delicious food. Vegetarian is fresh whole vegetables!!! Great service. Yummy. Food
No doubt, the best butter chicken in town. Pair it with a garlic Naan and it s the best combination. Their chicken 65 seems interesting will try it on my next visit. The service was the best. Thank you so much. It made my day.
Excellent food and service
Best Indian restaurant in the town. Loves their Hakka Chinese menu.
Chicken 65 and Butter Chicken were amazing. Mango lassi Vegetarian options: Good
All the reviews before me are correct. The food was excellent. The ambiance is modern. The biryani portions are shareable and we are taking half the food home and looking forward to lunch tomorrow
Been here many times and every dish we have tried so far is delicious. Highly recommend the masala chai.
The food here is so good that even though I moved half an hour away, I keep coming back.
Excellent service with good taste and good vibes.
Great place
TANDOORI is highly recommended!
One of the best places on Yonge Street in Toronto, if you are around, check it out for a variety of Indian Food Options, for vegetarians it is a one stop destination for various food dishes. Im a frequent visitor and their quality of food and service has always gone up, will continue to visit again and again till Im here. Vegetarian options: Variety of vegetarian options with some Hakka dishes as well. Dietary restrictions: Cant think of any, they are very accommodating. Kid-friendliness: Accommodating, the place is kid friendly.
The meal takes a long time but its worth the wait The portion is very large and very delicious
Had several dishes. Everything was authentic and delicious.
We had a pleasant experience there Food was delicious with great service. Prices are reasonable. Food : 5/5
1st visit but not our last! Food was delicious, nice portions and the service was great. Lovely server Food
One of the best indian food places Ive been to
Lovely!
Wonderful experience at Aafrien! Food is amazing and staff is warm and friendly. Special shoutout to Shree! She is the best!
Ordered take out. There butter chicken, tikka masala and lamb vindaloo were amazing. Tried a few dishes from the Hakka menu and they did not disappoint
I really loved the food and atmosphere over there !! Highly recommend
Had a really enjoyable evening. Great dishes.
Delicious
We attended the restaurant initially cautious that the food might be too spicy. After a initial talk with the manager where he assured us that they could make it less spicy, we decided to try. The food presented was delicious!!! The curries were super flavorful! The Naan bread super fresh and amazing! Dessert phenomenal! Definitely the best Indian food we ever had. I hope to be back soon!
Excellent food quality..Soothing ambience..Sree took great care of us..Its a must visit Food: Chicken fried rice and chilly chicken.
Food is amazing! We had a wonderful people who helped us today with their big smile and warm presence.
Food was amazing.. staff was very pleasant Vegetarian options: Great vegetarian variety Food : 5/5 |
After living in the area for 4 years, this was our first time at this restaurant and I deeply regret not trying this place sooner! Our server was lovely and helped us navigate the menu. We ordered the chicken biryani and lamb Tikka masala, which were both very very tasty! We shared our dishes (2 people) and there was lots of leftover. The naan bread was also fresh and delicious! We will definitely be back to try other dishes in thr near future.
Conveniently located near the Eglington subway station, this spot serves up fusion dishes. The servers are attentive and knowledgeable about the meals. Give it a try!
The Food was Great! The best indian food we ever had in Toronto!
The best best best! Everything tastes really good! Especially with
Please bring back the lunch specials! The food is delicious.
It was the first time visiting, everything was perfect
Awesome service was Dikshya M
Best Indian food! We moved out of the city last year, and it s still our go-to Indian spot for takeout. We get it whenever we pass through, even if it s out of the way!
Delicious food, amazing ambiance and perfect for special occasions.
Really tasty food. Giant portions and very generous! Chicken 65 is very good. Definitely recommend. Plenty of space inside and great service.
Best Indian place in Toronto. All dishes are amazing. Service is excellent.
The food was good but I feel the staff behaviour was not welcoming to a part of the customers. Dont want to go into details but the staff should be more welcoming to everyone.
We had a delightful evening at this place, food is great and must try. Service is excellent.
THE BEST INDIAN PLACE IN TORONTO!!!
Really great food. Fresh veggies, great curries and fish and great customer service
We went as a family with a kid, the environment was so friendly and my baby was also happy around. Nice place, good food, happy space!
As always the best food. The restaurant Is absolutely Beautiful The staff is bar non And food you cannot compare Parking: You cannot park because of the construction.
Great staff, great food and inexpensive food. I will definitely come back :)
So friendly. So accomodating to allergies, great authentic flavour and the food plentiful. Will become our local.
Delicious authentic Indian food. Enjoyed gobhi 65 and lamb korma. Would recommend
Great food and great service! Demmy served us and was great.
The service is outstanding attentive and friendly. A perfect spot for anyone craving delicious, high-quality Indian cuisine. Highly recommend!
Maybe I am biased because it s my neighborhood restaurant but they are my go to for Dal and Chaats. BBQ if I had a good day. PS: Always ask them to make it spicy :) Courteous staff!
Their food is horrible. Won t recommend for the price they charge. The service is the reason, I am not happy about.
Excellent Indian food in a comfortable space, with friendly, efficient service and reasonable prices.
Delicious food, good portions and great service.
Served chicken in the name of Veg. Order at your risk!
So tonight, My friend and I went for dinner at this restaurant which was one of the worst decision. Im pure vegetarian and Jain. One of the worst experience in my life which hurt my religious sentiments by serving Chilli Chicken instead of Chilli Paneer. The restaurant wasnt even busy there were just 2 tables with like 6 peoples but still made this PATHETIC MISTAKE!!!!! Tried reaching out the owner on call, no response on that. We asked for a receipt to which the manager replied the transaction was already processed as VOID. If the management is reading this and serious about such mistakes, please reach out on this review.
Best place for Indian food. Shree was very kind and helpful. Had an amazing experience there.
Good food and services. Great Sunday spent there! Food : 5/5
Good Indian food, ample space and hospitable service.
I ordered from Uber today and the food was delivered hot and it was delicious as well. Will visit the restaurant for dine in soon.
Very friendly
Great service and amazing food, highly recommend!
The food was really gooodddd, we enjoyed it, the staff was very welcoming.
I recently dined at this restaurant, and I must say, the experience was fantastic! The food was delicious, and the service provided by the staff Rohan Tamang was exceptional. His attention to detail and friendly demeanor truly enhanced our dining experience. I highly recommend this restaurant, especially with Rohans top-notch service!
Had a wonderful chicken biryani last night. Very attentive service by Sri. Would definitely go back. Quiet and calm atmosphere, rare to find.
Excellent Vegetarian options: Eggplant burta Food : 5/5 |
Unmatched service and it really is the best butter chicken I ve had! We got a ton of dishes to split and all were delicious.
Wonderful food and very friendly staff :)
LOVED our experience here. Great service from Naman! W ell be back for our lunch specials. Food : 5/5
My extended family and I visited this restaurant a few days ago to celebrate my moms birthday, and it was a fantastic experience. Since there were seven of us, we ordered quite a few dishes, and still had plenty of leftovers to take home! Interestingly, my sister and her husband had dined here before, and they mentioned that the portions were bigger this time around. I have to agree, as all the dishes came in large bowls with generous helpings. We opted for the meal for four, which included bhindi masala and karahi paneer as the vegetarian curries, and kashmiri lamb rogan josh and butter chicken (mild) as the non-vegetarian options. The meal came with 2 servings of rice and 4 naan breads. Additionally, we ordered chicken and lamb biryanis, an extra butter chicken curry (spicy), and later, a few extra butter naans. My younger cousins also ordered a chicken Hakka noodles dish. Everything tasted heavenly. The butter chicken was my mom and dad s favorite, while my cousins loved the Hakka chicken noodles, lamb curry, and biryani. My sister and I agreed that the lamb curry was the standout dish, though I also really enjoyed the lamb biryani and paneer curry. My aunt especially loved the bhindi masala. I found the Hakka noodles a bit bland in comparison to the other dishes, but to be fair, I tried them last, and my cousins thoroughly enjoyed them. The biryani came with a side of raita, which paired perfectly, and we also had a small onion salad that was surprisingly delicious. For dessert, as part of the meal for four, we were served 4 pieces of rasmalai and 4 pieces of gulab jamun. I m not sure if one of these was complimentary since it was my mom s birthday, but the server presented the rasmalai to her with a flourish, saying Happy Birthday, which made the moment even more special. At the beginning of the meal, we had a choice between pakoras or samosas, and we opted for the samosas. They were thoughtfully cut into smaller pieces so everyone could have a bite, which I found to be a nice touch. Our server, Naman (if I recall correctly), was excellent attentive, courteous, and accommodating. He brought us fresh green chilies and a spicier green chutney to complement the curries, which I appreciated since I enjoy spicier food. Overall, we had an amazing time. The food was delicious, and we will definitely be returning for another visit!
Food and service were amazing as usual. We keep coming back!
Food was really good. On the less spicey side, so if you like your food spicey, ask for spicey . Our server was also really sweet. My family and I will be coming back :)
Such delicious food!!! Will be coming back fo sho
Delicious food, had the lamb vindaloo and the butter chicken. Would 100% come back!
Food is Ok good Naan
It was delicious. What a treat
Must try the delicious paneer tikka!! Absolutely will definitely come back!! Also try their chat papdi! Loved it 10/10
We had the butter chicken, Lime lamb masala and plain naan. The food was delicious. Great atmosphere and we will definitely be back.
We had chicken biryani, paneer, and tikka masala lamb, all very good. The garlic naan was exceptional
Great food and staff, definitely coming back
Great experience and every staff was genuine and sweet (our waitress name is Shri and she did an amazing job taking care of us)! Food was absolutely amazing and exploded with flavour too!
Came here two times and the service and food is always top notch Big serving sizes, spacious, perfect for big groups.
Best butter chicken curry I ve had in Toronto! Great, friendly service. Highly recommend.
We had a great time! The food and service was amazing. Will definitely be back
great food and great service. would definitely recommend!!
My family and I had the most delightful experience at this restaurant! We have a fondness for Chilli Paneer (Dry) and Hakka Noodles, but unfortunately, we cant handle spicy food. Previous visits to Indian restaurants in Toronto left us disappointed as they couldnt prepare these dishes without spice. However, our experience here was a complete game-changer! From the moment we walked in, Manager Naman warmly greeted us and assured us that our dishes could be prepared mild. He personally spoke to the chef to ensure our preferences were met, which was incredibly reassuring. True to his word, the Chilli Paneer and Hakka Noodles were not only perfectly mild but also some of the best weve ever tasted even surpassing our experiences in the UK! The staffs friendliness and willingness to accommodate our needs made our dining experience exceptional. We were so impressed that we visited again before our flight back to the UK, just to relish the delicious food and hospitality once more. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for authentic flavors, exceptional service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Thank you, Naman, and the entire team, for making our meals memorable! Dietary restrictions: Vegetarian. Food can be made very mild.
Amazing food, amazing people, will def be back!
Delicious , quick service
Very tasty and yummy
Ambiance is nice. Shri and Sweety were serving us and both the girls know how hospitality works. Very happy with their service. We had ordered Paneer Tikka, Samosa, Vegetable Handi, Garlic Naan and food was delicious will visit again if I am nearby. Vegetarian options: Vegitable Handi, Paneer Tikka, Garlic naan
Sri was a fantastic server Very attentive. Food was also good and I would visit again Food
Just exceptional and the service was really great I highly recommend
Amazing!
Fabulous ! Excellent service and very good food! I highly recommend !!
Excellent food! We were served by Shree who was lovely. I recommend 100% ;)
We have been coming and ordering from here for three years and have never been disappointed! By far one of the best restaurants in Toronto!!
Delicious food and wonderful service :) Will be going back again!
I have eaten lots of naan bread everywhere but theirs is the best! The butter chicken was delicious too! The fish tikka was superb! We will be going back again to try other dishes. Mmmmmmmmmm!
Super delicious and local, the portions are large just enough to share. The service is good, the guys are very friendly. The atmosphere and decoration could be better.
Shankar is very good person he know how to serve customers and food is also good
The best Indian place in Toronto. I ve been to 5 or 6 Indian restaurants and this is the best one so far. Everything is goood - butter chicken, crispy naan, sauces, rice. Will come again!
Above and beyond. Naman s service was outstanding, and the food was delicious!
Looking for indian food .. this place is a must visit..!!
Great experience beyond expectations
The food, the atmosphere, the service Everything was excellent Staff was so friendly, especially Shree Highly recommend Food : 5/5 |
I loved the food and everything.
good food
Amazing service and good! Super friendly crew, loved chatting with Kriti R. Made our dine experience memorable
The food and service were EXCELLENT! The waitress knew the menu very well and suggested the perfect dish. Lots of vegetarian options. I recommend!
Great food and amazing service. Really appreciated hospitality of Sri. Must say one of the best places for Indian cuisine in entire GTA
Everything was awesome and Shree helped us pick appropriate spice levels as regular is spicy for me l,at least.
My family and I decided on this place because of its good reviews and the photos we saw of the food and the place, and the truth is that it pleasantly met our expectations. Upon entering, Shrii, the waitress of the place, often greeted us with a big smile and was attentive to us at all times in case we needed anything. The truth is that her treatment was impeccable. In addition, we chose garlic bread, two starters and a main dish, and I have to say that it was more than enough. Each dish was well presented and perfectly reflected what Indian food is like. Of course, you have to be a fan of spicy food to taste their dishes. To finish we had coffee and tea. They have many types of tea that we are not used to. Which I liked a lot. The truth is that everything was perfect. Vegetarian options: They have many options for vegetarians that are very delicious. Dietary restrictions: There were several options for people with celiac disease. Kid-friendliness: Yeah Wheelchair accessibility: It is a very spacious site and the entrance is at ground level.
Kriti gave good suggestions and served very well.
Had a wonderful dining experience. The food was delicious, and the service was top-notch. Ms. Kriti was incredibly attentive and made our meal even more enjoyable. Highly recommend!
Shree helped very well in taking orders and serving .
Absolutely delicious! Shree was the sweetest and most helpful. The Dal Tarka was amongst the best weve ever had. We are leaving with the biggest smiles and happiest bellies.
So delicious! I got the Dal Tadka and Veggie Pakoras. Im allergic to gluten and it was great to know I had plenty of options, even uncommon ones (like pakora!). Both were so good. I got the dal spicy - it wasnt overpowering heat, but just the right amount of kick (but I love really spicy things, so take this with a grain of salt). The pakora was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside - with the mint chutney, it hit all the right spots. Shree was awesome! She double checked with the chef about any potential allergens and graciously gave some of the best recommendations about what to get. Highly recommend and will be back.
Overall the food is authentic and good. Dikshya is a really nice and helpful waitress! We ordered lamb tikka masala and chicken madras, the sauce were so good, except the lamb was not tender enough. Otherwise it s 100/100
Great spot for lunch or group outing, highly recommend! Kid-friendliness: Kids will love it here Food : 5/5 |
Great service. Great food.
Had a fabulous brothers birthday dinner celebration
Best butter chicken and tika masala that I have never had with nice and respectful staff! Food
Great food, great service, great atmosphere.
Worst food snd the service
The server was very friendly and kind. The ambiance is very nice ,clean and welcoming.
We had a date with my husband and by accident just stumble on this restaurant, I could not be pleased more. The decor was amazing, the music was great, service can not be better. And most important, the food was so delicious, and since I m not handling spicy hot dishes that well, they made us most mildest and best we ever ate butter chicken and spinach dish. It s a definitely place to come back too. Thank you for this unbelievably memorable experience. Parking: Paid parking under Loblaws close by.
Smells terrible every time I walk by
Highly recommend! Love this
Food 10/10. Service was amazing. Atmosphere was wonderful.