A little about this place
About Indian Desire Toronto
Indian Desire is a modern North Indian restaurant at 469 Bloor Street West in the Annex, part of a small group with branches in Niagara Falls and Owen Sound. The owner, often at the tables herself, steers tables toward dishes like chicken changezi, malai tikka, paneer tikka anardana, dal makhani, Amritsari tawa gosht, kofta and malai soya chaap, with za'atar and folded butter naan, momos and corn kurkure to start. Plates arrive with careful presentation, desserts include dali halwa and ram laddu, and the kitchen can tone down the spice. It is open daily until midnight, takes reservations and serves cocktails.
Signature dishes
- Paneer tikka anardana
- Chicken Baluchi kebab
- Galouti kebab
- Kadai chicken lazzatdar
- Spiced tangy chickpeas
HFP review summary
What diners mention
Research updated ·
4.6 / 51,676 Google reviews · saved total
Saved ratings and review totals may have changed.
Rating breakdown at this snapshot
- 5 stars
1356 1,356 - 4 stars
145 145 - 3 stars
46 46 - 2 stars
25 25 - 1 star
104 104
What people enjoy
- Flavourful, well-presented North Indian dishes such as paneer, butter chicken, dal makhani and za'atar naan win steady praise.
- The owner and staff are warm and attentive, often recommending dishes at the table.
Things to keep in mind
- Service can be slow, with long waits for tables or food at busy times.
- Some recent visits brought chewy paneer, bland dal or stale dishes.
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 Indian Desire Toronto menu?
The Indian Desire Toronto menu on this page lists 98 items across 13 sections, including Paneer tikka anardana, Chicken Baluchi kebab and Galouti kebab, checked September 2026. Prices shown come from the restaurant's own menu or direct-order channel as observed on that date; delivery-platform prices are labelled separately. The restaurant's own website is linked on this page as well. Menus change, so confirm current dishes with Indian Desire Toronto.
How much does food at Indian Desire Toronto cost?
Indian Desire Toronto's own menu or direct-order prices observed in September 2026 ranged from $2.95 to $26.95 CAD. This range covers the captured items and variants; larger platters or catering packs may be included. Prices are set by the restaurant and can change; the observed date is shown beside each price on this page.
What is Indian Desire Toronto known for?
Indian Desire Toronto's listed signature dishes include Paneer tikka anardana, Chicken Baluchi kebab, Galouti kebab, Kadai chicken lazzatdar.
Are any vegetarian items labelled on Indian Desire Toronto's menu?
The captured menu labels Paneer Tikka Anardana, Pudina Pepper Paneer Tikka, Malai Soya Ke Tinke as vegetarian. These are source labels, not a guarantee about ingredients or cross-contact; confirm directly with the restaurant.
