Jacob J.
Yelp
A little over a year after my first review I was contacted by their management to come in and see all the changes they had (newly) implemented. Their social media assistant mentioned updates to their menus, their dining area and training of kitchen staff. As well as information about their sister locations. We stopped in a few times for dine in meals and found the service better than previous visits. The changes were many. From the plating of food to interior decoration to the level of services. For some of the years past there were also new additions and subtractions to their menu. Lots of new inventions or rather additions to their curries, barbecue and appetizers menu.
From then on, I and my extended family were often grabbing takeout or ordering food for events. It hasn't always been perfect though. Word on the streets is that, when they try to do buffets for Muslim holidays it doesn't ever seem to go as perfectly as planned. This in part because of scheduling, taking too many reservations and overall poor planning.
Now some seven years later they are still doing it and well. At least in the handle of their everyday customers. Their dining room is still looking attractive and their kitchen is putting out tasty curries and succulent barbecue. Anmol is steady becoming a neighborhood staple. It is Pakistani food served in a comfortable, faux-fine dining atmosphere. They try their best to achieve an above-the-usual Devon ave dining experience but lack in the offering of some of the most simple, basic, "fine dining" necessities. ie washrooms / wash basin.
I should note that (restaurant grade) Pakistani food uses a larger amount of oil when creating some curries. I've learned it is because the chef is adding depth to the gravy, giving it a certain consistency, to add more richness to the entree. There are umpteen reasons. In my own experience, over the time of eating Pakistani food in homes and restaurants I realize this is particular to the chef preparing the food.
If you have a problem, you could chat with staff to see what can be done or order from their grill or rice entrees.
Not much else to add other than, the reminder of a "stepped up" game in the last ten years. Making sure to have approachable hosts at the front that engage new customers and drive patrons to trying more from their changing menus.
If it is your first time, I suggest a plate of barbecued items and appetizers you haven't had/ seen elsewhere. ie Pakora is a good way to go. veg or non.