Govardhan Thali - Toronto

I have tried many Indian restaurants, and this has some really good things to offer, it somehow has a small seat, many vegan options. The lady who worked there was aware of what is vegan and explains which of the options were clear. Updated by previous rating on Monday, 20. May 2013 Updated by previous review on Monday, 24th February 2014 Updated by previous review on Monday, February 24th February 2014

I love Gujarati Indian food. Whether South or North Indian food. This is a great Gujarati deli. Many articles to choose from. The owner was very friendly and helpful. I felt like a frequently honored customer. You get a Thali tablet with 7 or 8 small bowls and fill them with your choices from the Deli. All my vegan choices were great. The boss came twice with bread fresh from the oven for me. It was filled with something sweet and tasty and the other was made from millet flour. It was a bit dry, but good. I dug it in the soup.

I visited Govardhan Thal , as I am going to be working in the Scarborough community for the next month or so. Needed a good place to eat and one that was going to provide me with great Vegan options. I found it at Govardhan Thal. Nothing spectacular as far as teh appearance of the location but comfortable and the food was amazing. Fresh , very flavourful. When I first arrived I was checking out the selections and wasn 't completely sure what was or wasn 't vegan. Fortunatly , an indian lady who was there purchasing take out realized that the counter staff couldn 't communicate with me , and jumped in to ask this white guy if she could answer any questions. She spoke with the lady behind the counter and got the handle on what I was looking for and communicated it for me. It was only a couple of moments later that the gentleman who owned the restaurant showed up. He immediately took up my cause he was so friendly and helpful. He was making fresh flat breads several different Roti 's one was made with chickpeas but had black beans inbedded as well ... incredibly good the dals lentils and veggie dishes that were on the buffet were as mentioned fresh and very well seasoned. Nothing was too hot or spicy that I couldn 't enjoy it. (sometimes some places , especially native indian cooks really go heavy on the curry ... not the case here) ... Water on the table and all you can eat for under $10. Best indian food REAL indian food that I have had in a long long time. Ya have to know its good when Indian people were dining here. I was the only white man in the restaurant but I was spoiled by the manager owner. Will I go back again ... I 'll be back in Scarborough next week and will definetly be returning for another go at the buffet !!!

This place may not have 5 stars for restaurant design of the year, but what it has is excellent authentic Gujarati style Indian foods. It is vegetarian, but when I explained I am vegan, super friendly and accommodating to my needs. The portions are generous and delicious. I forgot to mention the price...wow... for what you get. We are customers back and will return again!

Great authentic food and friendly service. Very recommended for those who like Indian food. Self-service buffet.