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I am brown and proud of it. You dont get any more authentic than this.

 1. Biryani King

440 Gillingham Dr
Brampton, ON L6X 4X7
(905) 453-1500

Categories: Pakistani, Indian

5.0 star rating
  4/28/2010 First to Review

If you happen to be in the mecca of South Asian food aka Brampton, hop on over to Biryani King for biryani that will blow your goddamn mind.

Yes, I agree that is a heavy statement but when you hold this 3 pound brimming-to-the-edge styrofoam…More »

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 2. Desi Corner

40 Dundas St E
Mississauga, ON L5A 1W2
(905) 275-7501

Categories: Ethnic Food, Halal

4.0 star rating
  3/23/2010

Im sure everyone on my iPhone Yelp app has been seeing me repeatedly checking in at Desi Corner every two days. It's called addiction in Kabab Roll form.

So here's the lowdown on the amazingness known as a Kabab Roll: Originally born on the streets…More »

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 3. Lahore Chaat & Paan House

1386 Gerrard St E
Toronto, ON M4L 1Z2
(416) 466-9261

Categories: Indian, Pakistani

5.0 star rating
  4/30/2010 ROTD 4/29/2011 First to Review

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…More »

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 4. The Windmill Restaurant - CLOSED

1033 Bay St
Toronto, ON M5S
(416) 928-3380

Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean

Neighbourhoods: Discovery District, Downtown Core

5.0 star rating
  10/15/2009 ROTD 1/31/2010 First to Review

When it comes to middle eastern food in downtown Toronto, there is little to no choice other than the generic shawarma strategically placed on every busy corner. Lookout! There is a new Arab in town and I will never eat generic again!!

Windmill…More »

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 5. Noor Jewellers

1390 Gerrard Street E
Toronto, ON M4L 1Z4
(416) 778-1377

Category: Jewellery

5.0 star rating
  4/22/2010 First to Review

13 flight hours east of here, women are walking around adorned in 24 karat gold necklaces and bangles, and much like myself have been raised with the mantra "collect as much yellow gold as possible".

Noor jewellers carries authentic…More »

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 6. Bikram's Yoga College of India

720 Spadina Ave
Toronto, ON M5S 2T9
(416) 961-9530

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

2.0 star rating
  4/19/2010

Word of caution: Unless you have practiced yoga in amounts that you can achieve a state of complete nirvana and ignore everything within your immediate surroundings, dont go to this studio.

This studio consists of:

space heaters
free mats (that I…More »

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 7. Markaz Grill & Shisha Lounge - CLOSED

222 Richmond Street West
Toronto, ON M5V 1V6
(416) 340-7401

Categories: Halal, Hookah Bars, Middle Eastern

Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Downtown Core

3.0 star rating
  3/25/2010

I dont think I have ever left a place with such mixed feelings. I liked Markaz. Actually no, I didnt really. No but I kinda did. Meh, not really. See what I mean?

Lets start with the Do's first:

DO: soundproof that ceiling! Exposed brick and hardwood…More »

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