A little about this place
About Chandni Chowk Restaurant
Chandni Chowk Restaurant is a long-running Hyderabadi and Pakistani counter restaurant at 1426 Gerrard Street East in the Gerrard India Bazaar, open for decades and run by an older team that families have visited for generations. Hyderabadi chicken and lamb biryani and haleem lead the menu, with nihari, paya, karahi gosht, chicken 65 and chilli chicken, plus the foot-long seekh kebab with naan and red chutney, reshmi and bihari kebabs, and tandoori chicken tikka. Mango lassi and shahi tukda round it out. The plain dining room has table seating, and takeout, delivery, catering and tray orders are offered.
Signature dishes
- Footlong kebab with naan
- Karahi gosht
- Nihari
- Lamb biryani
- Bihari kebab
HFP review summary
What diners mention
Research updated ·
4.3 / 51,080 Google reviews · saved total
Saved ratings and review totals may have changed.
Rating breakdown at this snapshot
- 5 stars
661 661 - 4 stars
237 237 - 3 stars
71 71 - 2 stars
33 33 - 1 star
78 78
What people enjoy
- The Hyderabadi biryani and haleem are the draw, with the nihari, foot-long seekh kebab and red chutney also singled out.
- The older owners and staff are warm, sometimes offering tea while you wait.
- Portions are generous for the price.
Things to keep in mind
- Some dishes disappoint, with basic or bony lamb biryani and food that tastes stale.
Compiled by Halal Food Pass from public reviewer opinions. Experiences vary; these comments have not been independently verified.
Good to know before you go
What is on the Chandni Chowk Restaurant menu?
The Chandni Chowk Restaurant menu on this page lists 43 items across 7 sections, including Footlong kebab with naan, Karahi gosht and Nihari. Prices were not shown in the available sources. The restaurant's own website is linked on this page as well. Menus change, so confirm current dishes with Chandni Chowk Restaurant.
What is Chandni Chowk Restaurant known for?
Chandni Chowk Restaurant's listed signature dishes include Footlong kebab with naan, Karahi gosht, Nihari, Lamb biryani.
Are any vegetarian items labelled on Chandni Chowk Restaurant's menu?
The captured menu labels Pakora, Vegetable Samosa, Aloo Matar as vegetarian. These are source labels, not a guarantee about ingredients or cross-contact; confirm directly with the restaurant.
Where is Chandni Chowk Restaurant located?
Chandni Chowk Restaurant is at 1426 Gerrard Street East, Toronto. The listed neighbourhood is Gerrard India Bazaar. Use the directions link on this page for the route to this branch.
