Pukka

Address: 778 St Clair Ave W, Toronto
Phone: (416) 342-1906

Pukka is a trendy Indian restaurant at 778 St Clair Ave W, North of downtown Toronto. This restaurant serves authentic family-style Indian cuisine, plus wine. With traditional Indian flavours and contemporary cooking techniques, Pukka is the perfect place to enjoy a casual meal with friends and family.

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This restaurant has a lively dining atmosphere with exposed brick walls, dim lighting and Indian music setting the tone for a fun night out. Although the space is not too big, the dining room has a rustic yet modern look with tables adorned with Indian art, which gives it a cozy feel. As for seating, there is a choice of high bar stools surrounding the kitchen counter or wooden tables and chairs. The restaurant also has a patio area for summer dining.

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Pukka’s menu is a collection of classic Indian dishes and new, innovative choices with an aim to serve fresh flavours. Dishes range from traditional to fusion, such as Steak Vindaloo, Gunpowder Prawns, Chicken Tikka Masala and Stuffed Paneer (grilled cheese dish).

If you are craving something fancy to start with, try the eggplant tartare ($8). It consists of a creamy, well-seasoned puree that comes with a crispy pastry on the side. This is a light starter that will intrigue your taste buds and prepare you for the next course.

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For the entree, you have to get their butter chicken ($23). It is a creamy and spicy dish that goes down well with rice. You will be wanting more of this deliciously saucy chicken. It comes well portioned in a metal pot, which makes it even more appealing. If you have extra sauce, you can even dip it with some garlic naan.

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For vegetarians, they also offer pumpkin curry, which is served with garam masala roasted squash, and coconut stew. The curry has a rich flavour and if you love the flavours of pumpkin, this dish will not disappoint. You can get this dish as a side ($14) or as a full portion ($17).

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For dessert, you can’t miss the rice pudding with pistachio biscotti ($5). It has a satisfyingly creamy texture and the chopped nuts add another layer of flavour. Their mango lassi is also a great way to end the meal. It is creamy and refreshing with a light mango flavour.

If you are looking for a trendy Indian restaurant with modern dishes in Toronto, Pukka is the place to go. They serve traditional Indian dishes with contemporary cooking techniques, which results in high-quality food. The cozy and rustic atmosphere is also a plus.