Pukka – Indian
This vibrant destination breathes new life into Indian culinary traditions, blending a sleek, contemporary atmosphere with the intoxicating aromas of toasted spices and fresh herbs. The kitchen masterfully balances texture and heat, serving up everything from the delicate crunch of eggplant tartare to the bold, coastal fire of gunpowder prawns and succulent pickerel. Every plate is a colorful celebration of regional heritage reimagined for the modern palate, creating a spirited dining experience that is both sophisticated and deeply soulful.
St. Clair Avenue West https://pukka.caRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Indian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, halal, mediterranean, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, diabetic, sugar-free, whole30, paleo, low-sodium, anti-inflammatory, weight-watchers, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, raw-food, low-fodmap, carnivore, aip, mayo-clinic, sirtfood, slow-carb, candida, pegan, macrobiotic, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its intimate and pleasant setting, Pukka is a neighborhood favorite where guests rave about the kitchen’s attention to detail and pride in every dish. Standout dishes include the exceptionally
Menu
Starters
- Pukka Chaat - $19: vegetable strings, pomegranate, mango, crisps, chutneys and yoghurt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Kale Salad - $18: lotus root chips, dried cranberries, vegan cashew dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood
- Eggplant Tartare - $15: roasted eggplant and red pepper dip, roti crisps Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Pakoras - $17: vegetable fritters, tomato chutney Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Sweet Potato Samosas (2pcs) - $13: served with tamarind and coriander-mint chutneys Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Gunpowder Prawns (4pcs) - $25: moong bean salad and pineapple chutney Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach
- Chicken 65 - $22: spicy fried chicken curry leaves and caramelised onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Chicken Tikka (4pcs) - $24: green chilli and herb-marinated served with tamarind chutney Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida
Main Courses
- North-West Pickerel - $39: Mumbai spice crusted pickerel, Punjabi khadi sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Boatman's Fish and Prawns - $44: curry leaves, tamarind and lemon-coconut broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Punjabi Chicken - $28: spicy home-style curry with garlic, ginger, tomato and red chilli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Detox, Slow-Carb
- Butter Chicken - $29: tomato infused butter sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Garam Masala Duck - $37: seared breast, Ontario peach curry Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating
- Short Ribs - $48: grass-fed beef with black cumin, cloves, and cardamom Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Lamb Lollipops (4 chops) - $56: grilled chops with with turmeric, mint and fenugreek sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Candida
- South Indian Vegetable Curry - $26: seasonal medley, coconut curry with mustard seeds Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Hakka Tofu - $25: sweet peppers, red onion, tofu, Indo-Chinese sweet and sour sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Stuffed Paneer - $29: grilled cheese with mushrooms and spinach curry Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Pumpkin Curry - $24: Kashmiri chilli, curry leaves, garam masala, coconut Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Dal Makhani - $22: creamy black lentils Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb
Sides, Rice & Bread
- Okra Fries - $15: served with apricot chutney Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Green Beans - $14: coconut, turmeric, onion 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, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Jeera Broccolini - $14: garlic, onion, black pepper, cumin seeds Dietary tags: Keto, 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, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Rice - $6: steamed long grain basmati Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Plain Naan - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Butter Naan - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Garlic Naan - $4.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Whole Wheat Roti - $4.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Lachha Paratha - $6: whole wheat, mint Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Assorted Bread Basket - $13: plain naan, garlic naan, whole wheat roti Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Poppadoms (4pcs) - $9: served with apricot chutney Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Chutney Plate - $9: assorted chutneys, raita and spicy pickle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Raita - $4: yogurt, cucumber, spices
- Red Onion - $5: green chilli, lime Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Sirtfood, Pegan, Candida
Desserts
- Rice Pudding - $9: with pistachio and biscotti Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Chilli Torte - $11: with raspberry gelato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Sticky Toffee Pudding - $12: British sponge cake with chai spiced toffee sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Gelato from Death In Venice - $9: ask your server for flavours Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Espresso Affogato - $9: espresso poured over chai gelato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
Tasting Menus
- Chef's Tasting Menu - $59: Batata Vada, Prawn & Cod, Chicken Bharwa, Beans Poriyal, Naan & Rice, Gulab Jamun Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Winterlicious Prix Fixe - $45: Choice of Starter, Main, and Dessert
Beverages
- Dark n Stormy (Boozeless) - $15: Noa 0% rum, ginger beer, muddled lime
- Elderflower Gin & Tonic (Boozeless) - $13: hp juniper 0% gin, elderflower, tonic water
- Amla Spritz - $9: Indian gooseberry, lime, elderflower, soda
- Mango Lassi - $9: mango purée, yogurt
- Spicy Margarita (Boozy) - $17: Tromba blanco, triple sec, moringa tea, green chilli, lime
- Kingfisher Lager - $9: India's number one selling beer