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Makkah Restaurant
Categories: Restaurants Indian Restaurants Pakistani Indian, Pakistani [Edit]
1020 Danforth AveToronto, ON M4J 1M2
Neighbourhood: The Danforth
(416) 406-2056
- Price Range:
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$
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
15 reviews for Makkah Restaurant
15 reviews in English
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Review from Ambreen K.
Richmond Hill, ON
3/16/2012
Unbelievable naan... don't expect any ambience whatsoever but if fresh tasty food is what you want, this is the place ! Naan and seekh or naan and Bihari kabab combination is to die for !!! Yum yum ....my only gripe is lack of parking .
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Review from Gypsy T.
Toronto, ON
2/18/2012
Be careful you might just walk by. Look for the large naan ovens in the window which are in constant motion based on the demand. Simple, fresh and tasty traditional Indian/Pakastani favorites.
TIPS:
Tikkas are great
Get the naan
Take it to go, this place does not have an ounce of atmosphere. -
Review from Jasper C.
York, ON
4/13/2012
A hidden gem on the eastern edge of Danforth. Not an inviting sit-down restaurant, but if you are in the neighborhood seeking some no-fuss, delicious South Asian take-out fare, this spot is for you. As others have stated, the fresh naan made before your eyes is pure heaven, a perfect complement to the tikka combos and other saucy offerings. My only small quib is the side salad that accompanies each meal, made up mostly of shredded iceberg lettuce and lots and lots of julienne onions. But the menu overall is of great value. Finally, they have forgotten things in past takeout orders, so be always to double-check your items to make sure everything is there.
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Review from Shakila H.
Toronto, ON
2/20/2012
Amazing kebabs this side of the world - the most authentic bihari kebabs, not greasy and touristy stuff they serve on Gerrard St. Their deserts are amazing too. Curries are ok, you really want to come here for the kebabs and tandoori chicken is good too. Friendly, decent service, dont be scared by the men with the long Muslim beards and caps :)
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Review from Linda K.
East York, ON
9/5/2011
We placed an order for delivery over the long weekend. It took about an hour, but the food was hot, delicious and well packed. I really liked the spiciness of the beef samosas and the tandoori chicken. The butter chicken was a definite crowd pleaser, the sauce wonderful to sop up with the warm and chewy naan. We also ordered chicken pakoras, Aloo Gobi, Dal and rice pulao. All tasty.
Our guests were new to Indo-Pakistani food, but they snarfed up the food with gusto.
All in all, the price was very reasonable for the amount of food we received and the quality was great. I would definitely order from Makkah again. -
Review from Jennifer K.
Markham, ON
I would never ever going in Makkah Restaurant by myself if my fellow yelper did not take me here!!
Makkah Restaurant is full of men... all the men that works in the kitchen...all the men that was ordering the food or eating the food in here.. I really stood out like a sore thumb...
The self served eat in area is clean and spacious... after you placed your order, you picked up your food and then you eat and after that you pay... All based on honour system since you even help yourself with the drinks from the fridge!!
Chicken Tikka Kebab was so tender, juicy and delicious! And love that charred smokey flavoured!!
Naan bread that is freshly made by those friendly kitchen staffs that even posed for my photo shots with a big smile on their faces!!
Just love Makkah Restaurant for their food, their down to earth vibe and friendly service!
Now maybe I am ready to come back on my own now??? -
Review from Tong J.
Updated - 1/30/2011 5 photos
Makkah is still the one with the best tandoori chicken in my book.
As soon as you stop in front of the restaurant, you can see hard working men grilling their mouth-watering tandoori chicken and baking the naan.
Be prepare to get in line to order your food. This place can be quite busy with take-out goers. It is a cafeteria style. Order what you want at the counter, find your seating at the back, carefully listen for your order and check at the counter often. Then pay before you leave.
The service is great, friendly and helpful.
I go there for a good home-style and authentic cooking meal. Everything is consistently delicious. Superbly seasoned. Generous size.
Of course, my absolute favorite is the char grilled tandoori chicken. Each dark-meat piece is always juicy, flavorful and tender. The tamarind-like dipping sauce was tangy with slight tartness, which gave it a wonderful contrast to the perfectly grilled chicken.
Rock on, Makkah, rock on!Listed in: Asia On My Mind
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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6/2/2010
Our first introduction to Makkah restaurant was through their booth at the Hot and Spicy Festival.… Read more »
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Review from Laz C.
Toronto, ON
3/24/2011
Makkah reigns over cheap and lip-smacking take-out options on the Danforth. The fresh naan is soft with a bit of crispness and perfect for enclosing their perfectly spiced and creamy dhal as a vessel to the mouth. My favorite, of course, is the aloo gobi, rich and singing harmonious notes of flavour, it makes me happier with every bite.
The guys at Makkah never disappoint and they often offer $5 specials; the food, however, is always special. -
Review from Adam J.
Toronto, ON
11/1/2011
I go here several times a month and the quality is consistently great. The staff are always extremely friendly and the food arrives quickly. The usual options are available like samosas and tandoori chicken, but they also have some less standard things like grilled quail and curry fish.
As others have mentioned, the price can't be beat, you will never pay even $10 for a filling, flavorful, fast meal. The homemade bread is excellent, always just a little crispy but still soft.
The place is a bit threadbare in appearance e.g. there is often cardboard on the floor during the bad weather and there are fake potted plants. They're not licensed so the drink options are just a few sodas or water.
Makkah is a little too greasy to ever earn a five-star rating, but for the price it's often the perfect weeknight option. They also offer big platters for parties which I'd like to try at some point.
There are lots of cheap takeout places on the Danforth - LOTS. Within a block of Makkah there is square boy, a turkish kebab place, various fried chicken places, Danforth Dragon, Danforth Pizza house, it's ground zero of cheap takeout on the east side. Yet Makkah thrives which suggests it's got something pretty good to offer. -
Review from Ryan F.
Toronto, ON
Updated - 2/19/2010 2 photos
Today again went and has a thali (combo) of fresh naan, dal, aloo gobi, and nihari. My first time having nihari, and I loved it! Braised beef shank in a rich ginger coriander broth. Lots of delicious sauce for the naan to soak up.
I can't believe no one else is reviewing this place!1 Previous Review:
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4/18/2009 First to Review
Great Tandoori oven masters! Nice people too.
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Review from Gord M.
East York, ON
6/23/2010
4.0 for the restaurant. 5.5 for the earthquake.
I didn't specifically ask for it, but as I was chowing down this afternoon, I was treated with a nice earth shake to compliment my chana masala, aloo gobi and butter chicken all for $6.99 and I sopped up every bit of the goodness on my plate with the massive piece of naan they gave me.
It doesn't look like much from the outside, and it's certainly not going to win any awards for decor, but you'd be a fool to walk by and not give Makkah a chance. In fact, I'd say that the food was on par with Lahore Tikka house, so give it a whirl.Listed in: East York Beasts
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Review from Phil H.
Toronto, ON
4/14/2010
I've heard it said before that is this is one of the better Pakistani options we have around town. I can't really speak from any deep font of experience or anything but I can certainly believe it.
Occasionally they will have deals such as chicken biryani for $3.99 or a kebab sandwich and a pop for $5. The regular menu itself is pretty affordable for what you get from it. Their curries are pretty decent but where they really shine is with anything cooked in their tandoor. They use a charcoal fired tandoor (as opposed to a gas one) which imparts that extra bit of extra smokey oomph in the flavour of their foods.
Their naans are really tasty and are a sizeable portion unto themselves in comparison to other places. I really recommend their tandoori quail however. Of course, you've got always got the choice of those standard veggie options (channa masala, saag paneer, aloo gobi, etc.) as well as a few seafood picks.
If you decide to eat in, please note that they were really going for the cafeteria vibe when they planned it (complete with plastic cutlery and plates along with trays you need to tilt as you shove everything on them into a rectangular garbage receptacle). Thankfully, I'm too busy enjoying my food to notice my surroundings when I eat in here. -
Review from Matthew S.
Toronto, ON
3/20/2010
According to the sign, Makkah is the largest halal restaurant in Toronto. Not sure if that's true but they do make some damn good Pakistani/Indian eats.
For $5 with tax, I had a foot long kebab, a piece of naan, and a salad. The kebab is Turkish or Pakistani style, i.e. a long tubular piece of ground beef cooked in the tandoor not chunks of grilled meat like you'd get at a Greek place. It was delicious and perfectly seasoned. The naan was also excellent, a bit thicker than most Indian places with a crisp outer shell and moist and fluffy interior.
The large sit down area at the back is dingy and has zero atmosphere. But that's pretty much to be expected and doesn't bother me. A great cheap lunch option if you find yourself on this desolate stretch of the Danforth.Listed in: Eating The Subcontinent
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Review from Steve S.
Toronto, ON
11/3/2011
This place is a hidden treasure with fresh, delicious Indian and Pakistani food. I often come here and take the food to go and have a beer at the nearby The Only Cafe. (The Only doesn't mind if you bring in food from outside since they lack a kitchen.)
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Review from Mark B.
North York, ON
7/25/2010
Makah is home to decent naan and very cheap entrees. I had a leg of tandoori chicken and naan for 5.06$. Not a lot of meat but it came with a small spicy salad. Other times I've had the beef curry and it was bland but with a fresh naan to sop it up, it's still a good choice. Sometimes I'll just pop in for a naan to munch as I walk down danforth. The restaurant itself is plain and a little cluttered but reasonably clean. The staff is quiet but friendly. I've been going there for yen years and the quality and the prices have remained largely the same. Give it a try if you are in the area.
