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, keto, low-carb, halal, high-protein, pescatarian, plant-based, heart-healthy, low-sodium, whole30, paleo, low-fat, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, south-beach, atkins, low-cholesterol, volumetrics, tlc, zone, carnivore, alkaline, aip, renal, macrobiotic, slow-carb, lectin-free
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, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kale Salad - $18: lotus root chips, dried cranberries, vegan cashew dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Tartare - $15: roasted eggplant and red pepper dip, roti crisps Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pakoras - $17: vegetable fritters, tomato chutney Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, 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, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gunpowder Prawns (4pcs) - $25: moong bean salad and pineapple chutney Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken 65 - $22: spicy fried chicken curry leaves and caramelised onion Dietary tags: High-Protein 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: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boatman's Fish and Prawns - $44: curry leaves, tamarind and lemon-coconut broth Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Punjabi Chicken - $28: spicy home-style curry with garlic, ginger, tomato and red chilli Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butter Chicken - $29: tomato infused butter sauce Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garam Masala Duck - $37: seared breast, Ontario peach curry Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Short Ribs - $48: grass-fed beef with black cumin, cloves, and cardamom Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Lollipops (4 chops) - $56: grilled chops with with turmeric, mint and fenugreek sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-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, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hakka Tofu - $25: sweet peppers, red onion, tofu, Indo-Chinese sweet and sour sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Paneer - $29: grilled cheese with mushrooms and spinach curry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pumpkin Curry - $24: Kashmiri chilli, curry leaves, garam masala, coconut Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dal Makhani - $22: creamy black lentils Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides, Rice & Bread
- Okra Fries - $15: served with apricot chutney Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Beans - $14: coconut, turmeric, onion Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jeera Broccolini - $14: garlic, onion, black pepper, cumin seeds Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice - $6: steamed long grain basmati Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, 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, 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, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Naan - $4.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whole Wheat Roti - $4.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lachha Paratha - $6: whole wheat, mint Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Assorted Bread Basket - $13: plain naan, garlic naan, whole wheat roti Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Poppadoms (4pcs) - $9: served with apricot chutney Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chutney Plate - $9: assorted chutneys, raita and spicy pickle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Raita - $4: yogurt, cucumber, spices
- Red Onion - $5: green chilli, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Rice Pudding - $9: with pistachio and biscotti Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Chocolate Chilli Torte - $11: with raspberry gelato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Sticky Toffee Pudding - $12: British sponge cake with chai spiced toffee sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- 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, Pescatarian
Tasting Menus
- Chef's Tasting Menu - $59: Batata Vada, Prawn & Cod, Chicken Bharwa, Beans Poriyal, Naan & Rice, Gulab Jamun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Winterlicious Prix Fixe - $45: Choice of Starter, Main, and Dessert Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, 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
- 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, 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
- Kingfisher Lager - $9: India's number one selling beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
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