The Host Fine Indian Cuisine est un restaurant gastronomique convivial. Découvrez un menu incluant cari, aux prix de 11$ à 25$. L'atmosphère de cet établissement est branchée. Profitez de service de réception. The Host Fine Indian Cuisine est ouvert en soirée tous les jours de la semaine. Vous pouvez vous y rendre facilement par voiture.plus...Plus de texte
The other day a friend of mine had told me about this restaurant. Admittedly I was nervous. My impressions of Indian food include food being overly spiced andextremly oily and generally have low quality meats and ingredients. However being convinced by friends I went along.
We came in greeted by the manager. The decor was great, superb detailing. We couldn't finish counting but we saw atleast over a thousand hand bangles, traditional in India as my friend says. I do wish the wait staff had more of a personality as they seemed somewhat dull how ever the food came out rather quickly so it weighed out well and their knowledge of the food was deep so that is a plus.
We got our appetizers and the Tandoori Chicken came out on this beautiful sizzler, definitely a thing to remember. By far one of the best chicken dishes i have ever had. Extreme attention to detail, our plate was clean.
Having heard well of their butter chicken I was a bit of a skeptic. Expecting a low quality tomatoey sauce slathered with butter, how ever this was different. Had rich texture and was very succulent superb.
I recommend this to anyone trying to get a new outlook on Indian food.
After hearing a lot about this restaurant and reading all of the reviews, I was eager to try it out but I have to say that I was rather disappointed. The restaurant was pretty busy but we didn't have to wait all that long for a table. The service wasn't awful but wasn't great either.
The food was just ok. The appetizer platter (Mila Zula) was pretty good but didn't offer enough to share. The butter chicken is allegedly the best in the city according to the Toronto Star but it's really no different than similar dishes served at a number of other Indian restaurants in the city. The lamb biryani was also rather boring and nothing to write home about. On the other hand, the Murg Mirch Tikka was fantastic - boneless chicken marinated in green chili paste. Very tasty and something unique. The cheese kofta dish wasn't bad but wasn't my favourite either.
The thing that really irked me however was their prices: $7.25 for a pint of beer is ridiculous in a strip club, but in an Indian restaurant it's downright gouging. Domestic beers were $5.75 and the Indian imports were $6.85. All of the main entrees were around $14.99 with some of the vegetarian dishes slightly cheaper and the seafood dishes slightly more expensive. And keep in mind that those prices did not include complimentary rice or nan.
All in all, our bill came to $123 + tip for three people with a couple of drinks each. For that amount I'd expect to be completely blown away but sadly I was not.
Whenever there is a mention of Indian restaurant...
Whenever there is a mention of Indian restaurant the Host name pops up on the top. It is easy for some restaurants to appear amazing, but you really have to visit the place to decide its worth. I did that, and chose to eat at the Host to see if the experience was more than just a perception and it is!
After reading their menu the thing that struck me first was the prices I was expecting small portions and Indian cuisine does not justify small servings. I thought the prices were slightly steep but you soon forget that during the mains.
I was told the samosas were made on the premises and I believe it because they were excellent. The mirch chicken tikka, possibly the best I've had in 15 years. The lamb chops, lovely. I didn't like the guchi matar though. The curries were chicken tikka masala, requested hot, and a lamb roganjosh, along with rice and garlic naans. The server thought that we wouldn't fit it all in and came to our table recommending one garlic naan over two, very attentive! The chicken tikka masala was hot, just as I had asked. The naan was perfect, the rice too. The lamb, I would definitely have again.
This restaurant truly is worth the money because the quality and flavour of the food, and the excellent attention to service make it a very enjoyable experience. I will be going back to slowly work my way through the menu. The owner has achieved the right formula!
Was there August 16th night for an engagement dinner for my brother-in-law.
I must say I was disappointed overall...After hearing good review about The Host, I was hoping to enjoy an upscale Indian Dinner for a change instead of another so-so type dinner buffet that's so common in Toronto.
The atmosphere of the restarant and the facilities was average...actually, the room our party was in was too dark.
Now, the food: The goat curry was very tender and savory...it was far better than many I've had. The appetizers (samosas and pakoras) were very good too.
But, the rest of the dinner items were disappointing...the veg curries (channa and mixed veg) were bland and lacked a definitive flavor.
Overall, the dinner was once again, quite average and the entire dining experience was the same. Ditto is all I can say about "Indian" restaurants. I don't think I will ever get my hopes up too high again.
At Last I have found a restaurant that cares for their patron. The Host is a genuine departure from the run of the mill Indian . The food comes in generous portions and is cooked fresh. It is non-greasy, extremely tasty and, while it may be be a little pricier than some other places, I think its worth it.
