Dhillon's Karahi – Indian
The air at Dhillon’s Karahi is thick with the enticing aroma of toasted spices and smoky tandoor-charred meats, drawing diners into a space where street-food soul meets refined comfort. Plates of vibrant, tangy chaat arrive piled high with crispy textures and cooling yogurts, offering a playful explosion of flavor that sets the stage for a communal feast of velvety slow-cooked lentils and rich, buttery paneer. It is a destination where every bite celebrates the balance of heat and herb, inviting guests to linger over the comforting depth of traditional North Indian classics.
Moore Avenue https://dhillonskarahi.ca/contact-usRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Indian
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, keto, low-carb, vegan, halal, pescatarian, diabetic, sugar-free, plant-based, heart-healthy, low-fat, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, atkins, south-beach, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, weight-watchers, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, raw-food, low-fodmap, slow-carb, candida, mayo-clinic, pegan, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate the pleasant environment and attentive service, frequently noting how the staff’s regular check-ins create a welcoming and seamless dining experience for families. Standout dishes include the tender desserts, which reviewers highlight for their perfect texture and flavor. This inviting spot is praised for its warm atmosphere, making it a favorite for those seeking a consistently high-quality and enjoyable meal.
Menu
Appetizers
- Crispy Gobhi - $9.99: Fried cauliflower tossed in Chef's special hot and sweet sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Papri Chaat - $11.5: Indian street snack with potato, chickpeas and chutneys. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Samosa Chaat - $9.99: Stuffed samosa with combination of different sauces on the top Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pakora Chaat - $9.99: Fritters having a mix of onion and potato with combination of sauces on top. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chilly Chicken - $16.99: Fried chicken with onion pepper masala, chef special recipe from Punjab. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Tandoori Chicken - $16.9: Bone-in chicken marinated overnight in chef special masala and cooked in tandoor Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Candida
Curry House - Vegetarian
- Paneer Butter Masala - $17.49: Indian cottage cheese in rich creamy tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Daal Makhani - $16.9: Chef's signature slowly cooked black lentils, kidney beans with Indian spices and butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb
- Palak Paneer - $16.9: North Indian dish made with fresh spinach, paneer, spices and herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Atkins, High-Fiber
- Mix Veg - $17.49: Fresh market vegetables sautéed in chef special onion tomato sauce with whole Indian spice. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Achari Paneer - $17.99: Indian cottage cheese simmered with pickling spices, hot, creamy and tangy. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Channa Masala - $16.9: North Indian style chick peas cooked in onion tomato masala Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Veggie Korma - $17.99: A mild creamy sauce with fresh vegetables combined with cashews. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
Curry House - Meat & Seafood
- Butter Chicken - $18.9: A rich creamy gravy with full of flavours. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free
- Butter Chicken (Bone-in) - $16.9: A rich creamy gravy for those who like chicken with bones Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Chicken Curry - $17.5: A traditional boneless chicken curry cooked in home style. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Karahi Chicken - $17.9: Spicy and smoky chicken gravy tossed in onion pepper and house special karahi masala Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach
- Chicken Korma - $18.9: A mild creamy sauce with chicken combined with cashews. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free
- Saag Chicken - $17.9: North Indian dish made with mustard leaves, spinach, chicken, spices and herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Spicy Chicken Masala - $18.9: Boneless chicken cooked in spicy onion tomato gravy. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins, South-Beach
- Lamb Curry - $21.9: Tenderized lamb in onion tomato based gravy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Lamb Korma - $23.9: A mild creamy sauce with lamb combined with cashews. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free
- Karahi Lamb Curry - $22.9: Spicy and smoky lamb gravy tossed in onion pepper and special karahi masala Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Saag Lamb - $21.9: North Indian dish made with mustard leaves, spinach, lamb, spices and herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb
- Spicy Laal Maas - $22.9: A spicy Lamb masala dish having red chilies and in house garam masala Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Coconut Prawn Curry - $20.9: Coconut based prawn curry cooked with curry leaves, coconut milk and indian spices. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Coconut Fish Curry - $19.9: Coconut based creamy fish curry cooked with curry leaves, coconut milk and indian spices. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Candida
Biryani
- Veggie Biryani - $15.9: Aromatic rice dish made with basmati rice, fresh mix veggies, herbs & biryani spices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Chicken Biryani - $17.9: Aromatic rice dish made with basmati rice, chicken, herbs & biryani spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Lamb Biryani - $21.45: Aromatic rice dish made with basmati rice, lamb, herbs & biryani spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Dhillon’s Style Wings
- Classic Wings - 10 Pcs - $13.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Classic Wings - 20 Pcs - $23.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- House Special BBQ Wings - 10 Pcs - $15.99: Wings tossed in Chef's special BBQ sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- House Special BBQ Wings - 20 Pcs - $25.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Sweet and Spicy Wings - 10 Pcs - $14.99: Wings tossed in sweet and spicy sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Sweet and Spicy Wings - 20 Pcs - $24.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Sides & Breads
- Plain Naan - $3.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Butter Naan - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Garlic Naan - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chilly Coriander Garlic Naan - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fries - $4.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Butter Chicken Poutine - $10.9: Indianized version of Canadian dish with butter chicken sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Zeera Rice - $4.45: Plain aged basmati with cumin seeds Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Fried Rice - $5.9: Indo-chinese style rice tossed in onion pepper and house made sauces Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Peas Pulao - $6.45 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic
- Onion Kachumber Salad - $3.25 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Onion Salad - $3 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Raita - $3.5
- Papadam - $1.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb
Lunch Combos
- Veg Combo - $17.9: Chef’s choice two veggie curries served with plain naan and rice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Non-veg Combo - $19.9: Chef’s choice one veggie curry and one chicken curry served with plain naan and rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein
Beverages
- Mango Lassi - $5.5
- Juice - $3.5
- Pops - $2.5
- Sparkling Water - $4.5
- Bottled Water - $2.5
Desserts
- Gulab Jamun - 2 Pcs - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Gajar Ka Halwa - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about Dhillon's Karahi
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Dhillon's Karahi specializes in authentic Indian cuisine, featuring traditional dishes like tandoori chicken, paneer butter masala, and various savory chaats.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- Dhillon's Karahi has a website located at https://dhillonskarahi.ca/contact-us, providing contact information for customers online.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- This budget-friendly spot is ideal for casual special occasions, offering a warm atmosphere, attentive service, and high-quality Indian cuisine.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This budget-friendly Indian restaurant stands out with a 4.0/5 rating, praised for its attentive service, welcoming family atmosphere, and tender desserts.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- Dhillon's Karahi is unique for its welcoming family environment, attentive service, and street-food inspired Indian dishes like vibrant samosa chaat.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include Crispy Gobhi, Samosa Chaat, Paneer Butter Masala, Palak Paneer, Butter Chicken, and tender desserts praised for their texture.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include crispy gobhi, various chaats, butter chicken, paneer butter masala, and tender desserts praised for their perfect texture.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Enjoy a communal feast in a warm, family-friendly environment featuring attentive service, tender desserts, and vibrant street-food inspired dishes.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- Dhillon's Karahi is a budget-friendly ($) Indian restaurant offering an affordable dining experience for guests.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers love the pleasant environment, attentive service, and tender desserts, which are frequently highlighted for their perfect texture and flavor.