Lahore Chaat & Paan House

4.5 star rating
3 reviews

Categories: Indian, Pakistani  [Edit]

1386 Gerrard St E
Toronto, ON M4L 1Z2
(416) 466-9261
Wi-Fi:
No
Alcohol:
No
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3 reviews in English

  • Review from Salman S.

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    North York, ON

    5.0 star rating
    3/5/2012

    I have seen this place grow up in front of my eyes: a few years ago, when the store was a small run down shack to the new, much larger (yet still relatively run down :) location. P.s being run down is a sign of good food in Pakistan, so fear not!

    They are known for their bun kababs. The bun is pan fried to perfection, the kabab has the right amount of meat and flavor. Add some home made chutney and spicy ketchup and the resulting product is sheer awesomeness.

    To this, throw in the run down-ness of the store, the shalwaar kameez wearing aunties, the Hindi movies/songs playing in the background and a bottle of Pakola and it's as if you have teleported to Karachi just to have a meal.

    And to boot, the prices are very reasonable.

    Only negative: no credit/debit cards accepted so bring cash.

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  • Review from Meena A.

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    Toronto, ON

    4.0 star rating
    4/8/2012 2 Check-ins Here

    I love this place!

    I come here every time I'm in Brown Town/ Little India. The guy who owns it is genuinely nice, he will chat with you about "back home", his family, your family, other desi conversation topics.

    Amazing kulfi and kashmiri chai! The walls are covered with newspapers that have raved of his kasmiri chai making methods. And they are right. It is just the right colour, density, and spice.

    All the style of a Pakistani street corner, with much needed Health Canada Standards.

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  • Review from Farheen K.

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    Toronto, ON

    5.0 star rating
    4/30/2010 ROTD 4/29/2011

    Any true desi will tell you that the ultimate rite of passage into browndome is to be able to consume brown street food without a whimper or a tear and with a smile on your face, much like the smiling faces of the clientele of Lahore Chaat and Paan House.

    There are 3 reasons I adore this place:

    1) Bun Kabab: Ok here goes the literal translation. Bun = Burger buns, Kabab = ground meat patty with spices, dipped in egg, pan fried. sounds simple and boring? NOT. These bun kababs pack a serious punch. The spicy ones contain a chutney that consists only of green chillies and coriander. Get a accompanying Fanta/Thumbs Up (brown soft drinks) in true desi fashion to douse the fires going off in your mouth.

    2) Paan: I had to turn to wikipedia for help with this one. http://en.wikipedia.or....  Essentially consumed in South Asia as an after meal digestive tool.

    3) Kulfi/Falooda: Ice cream seasoned with pistachios or almonds, cut up into pieces and served in a rosy milk concoction with shredded nuts on top. Life does not get better than this.

    All of this for a grand total of $12. Yup, being brown has its perks :)

    Listed in: 15 Seconds of ROTD fame, The Real Brown

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