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: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Pukka
Dairy-Free at Pukka
Pukka in Toronto has 18 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kale Salad, Punjabi Chicken and Lamb Lollipops (4 chops). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Pukka
Pukka in Toronto has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Punjabi Chicken, Lamb Lollipops (4 chops) and Pumpkin Curry. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Pukka
Pukka in Toronto has 34 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kale Salad, Red Onion and Winterlicious Prix Fixe. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Pukka
Pukka in Toronto has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Short Ribs and Garam Masala Duck. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Pukka
Pukka in Toronto has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including South Indian Vegetable Curry, Short Ribs and Garam Masala Duck. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Pukka
Pukka in Toronto has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including South Indian Vegetable Curry, Short Ribs and Garam Masala Duck. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Pukka
Pukka in Toronto has 3 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including South Indian Vegetable Curry, Short Ribs and Garam Masala Duck. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Pukka
Pukka in Toronto has 19 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kale Salad, Red Onion and Winterlicious Prix Fixe. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Pukka
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Kale Salad | 242.7 g | 56.1 g |
| Assorted Bread Basket | 89.5 g | 32.4 g |
| Chef's Tasting Menu | 73.3 g | 25.4 g |
| Spicy Margarita (Boozy) | 55.3 g | 25.4 g |
| Chutney Plate | 60.8 g | 24.4 g |
| Garam Masala Duck | 5.5 g | 23 g |
| Chicken 65 | 6.9 g | 20.8 g |
| South Indian Vegetable Curry | 0 g | 15 g |
| Eggplant Tartare | 44.1 g | 13.9 g |
| Short Ribs | 3.9 g | 12 g |
| Pumpkin Curry | 44.2 g | 9.4 g |
| Whole Wheat Roti | 34.2 g | 8.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
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, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kale Salad - $18: lotus root chips, dried cranberries, vegan cashew dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Tartare - $15: roasted eggplant and red pepper dip, roti crisps Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pakoras - $17: vegetable fritters, tomato chutney Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Samosas (2pcs) - $13: served with tamarind and coriander-mint chutneys Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gunpowder Prawns (4pcs) - $25: moong bean salad and pineapple chutney Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken 65 - $22: spicy fried chicken curry leaves and caramelised onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tikka (4pcs) - $24: green chilli and herb-marinated served with tamarind chutney Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- North-West Pickerel - $39: Mumbai spice crusted pickerel, Punjabi khadi sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boatman's Fish and Prawns - $44: curry leaves, tamarind and lemon-coconut broth Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Punjabi Chicken - $28: spicy home-style curry with garlic, ginger, tomato and red chilli Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butter Chicken - $29: tomato infused butter sauce Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garam Masala Duck - $37: seared breast, Ontario peach curry Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Lollipops (4 chops) - $56: grilled chops with with turmeric, mint and fenugreek sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- South Indian Vegetable Curry - $26: seasonal medley, coconut curry with mustard seeds Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hakka Tofu - $25: sweet peppers, red onion, tofu, Indo-Chinese sweet and sour sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Paneer - $29: grilled cheese with mushrooms and spinach curry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pumpkin Curry - $24: Kashmiri chilli, curry leaves, garam masala, coconut Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dal Makhani - $22: creamy black lentils Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides, Rice & Bread
- Okra Fries - $15: served with apricot chutney Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Beans - $14: coconut, turmeric, onion Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jeera Broccolini - $14: garlic, onion, black pepper, cumin seeds Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice - $6: steamed long grain basmati Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plain Naan - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butter Naan - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Naan - $4.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whole Wheat Roti - $4.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lachha Paratha - $6: whole wheat, mint Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Assorted Bread Basket - $13: plain naan, garlic naan, whole wheat roti Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Poppadoms (4pcs) - $9: served with apricot chutney Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chutney Plate - $9: assorted chutneys, raita and spicy pickle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Raita - $4: yogurt, cucumber, spices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Red Onion - $5: green chilli, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Rice Pudding - $9: with pistachio and biscotti Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Chocolate Chilli Torte - $11: with raspberry gelato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Sticky Toffee Pudding - $12: British sponge cake with chai spiced toffee sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Gelato from Death In Venice - $9: ask your server for flavours Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Espresso Affogato - $9: espresso poured over chai gelato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Tasting Menus
- Chef's Tasting Menu - $59: Batata Vada, Prawn & Cod, Chicken Bharwa, Beans Poriyal, Naan & Rice, Gulab Jamun Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Winterlicious Prix Fixe - $45: Choice of Starter, Main, and Dessert Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Dark n Stormy (Boozeless) - $15: Noa 0% rum, ginger beer, muddled lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Elderflower Gin & Tonic (Boozeless) - $13: hp juniper 0% gin, elderflower, tonic water Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Amla Spritz - $9: Indian gooseberry, lime, elderflower, soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Mango Lassi - $9: mango purée, yogurt
- Spicy Margarita (Boozy) - $17: Tromba blanco, triple sec, moringa tea, green chilli, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Kingfisher Lager - $9: India's number one selling beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
Frequently Asked Questions about Pukka
- Is Pukka dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Pukka has 18 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kale Salad, Punjabi Chicken and Lamb Lollipops (4 chops).
- What can I eat at Pukka on a dairy-free diet?
- Kale Salad, Punjabi Chicken and Lamb Lollipops (4 chops) carry the dairy-free tag, out of 18 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Pukka have vegan options?
- Yes. 19 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Kale Salad and Red Onion.
- Is Pukka gluten-free?
- 6 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Pukka?
- Kale Salad, at roughly 56.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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