Jamil's Chaat House

The dahi puri were okay. My friend got a tamarind drink but it just tasted like lemonade. The atmosphere was a lot. The incense they were burning made me feel like I am standing in a fish smokehouse. The service was good and attentive. Despite not having reservations we came around opening time and were only offered bar or huge table seating which was kind of a bummer, we left rather quickly and none of the dining tables had been taken yet.

BEAUTIFUL COMFORTING AND DELICATE FOOD ⭐ BEAUTIFUL SPACE! GREAT SERVICE - WARM INVITING ATMOSPHERE. EVERY DISH WAS SO GOOD - ITS NOW BURNED INTO MY BRAIN. NEW FAVOURITE PLACE UNLOCKED. DESIGN IS BOTH CONTEMPORARY AND TIMELESSLY STUNNING. WILL BE COMING BACK - THAT'S 4 SURE!

Super cute aesthetic and ambiance , toffee dessert was to die for! I do wish there was some more spice, would come back for kofta & sourdough naan. Halal, vegetarian, mocktails and cocktails. Something for everyone I really love that

tonight my extended family dined at Jamil’s for dinner. we were a party of 7 which can be harder to accommodate somewhat last minute. i made the reservation maybe 2 days in advance and the owners were super helpful and accommodating while we were arranging it. my aunt who was the main guest of the dinner is totally dairy / lactose free and they were able to accommodate her fully for their tasting menu which our group had. some of our group are picky, to their own faults, but everyone of us were TOTALLY blown away by the food. It was incredible ! we sat by the front door which you would think is cold on a winter night but there is a double door that kept us completely warm and comfortable. the atmosphere was beautiful and they took our coats downstairs. i am so shocked more restaurants don’t do this ! so nice to be free from our bulky items during dinner. every single dish was a banger and all evenly paced with the serving. lots of delish non alcoholic drinks, half of us don’t drink so this was a nice plus. they even printed a greeting for our family on the tasting menu. it was such a nice touch. everyone was so happy, we felt so warmed by the spices and flavours of everything, i can say this was truly a meal that brought our family closer. for a special occasion or any occasion this shouldn’t be missed in toronto.

Incredible place. Menu is small and focused. My favorite was the Dahi Puri which had a super cool texture and mouthfeel. The spices, the flavor, it was all beautifully presented. The drinks were also fabulous, they have a martini with a more savory tomato and cilantro oil flavor.... UNREAL! Service was lovely as well, didn't catch anyones names but they are on it. Very attentive, knowledgeable and I love how the staff explains and presents each dish to the table. What a special place! :)

Lamb was incredibly fatty. Back 2 pieces were fine but if you look at the front two pieces were all fat. Let the waiter know and the response was “thanks for letting me know; I’ll let the kitchen know”. Still paid $26 for this dish. Overall, incredibly overpriced and would not recommend paying for this much fat on a dish.

This place might work for people who want an “Instagram version” of desi food, but if you’re looking for real Pakistani taste, this isn’t it. Gentrified to the point of losing its roots. I was excited to try this new spot that’s been getting buzz, but unfortunately, it fell flat — especially for anyone who actually knows Pakistani food. The restaurant seems more focused on trendy aesthetics than true flavor. While the presentation was nice, the food lacked the depth, spice, and soul that real Pakistani cuisine is known for. What really stood out was how bland everything tasted — almost like it was made by people unfamiliar with the actual cooking traditions. Dishes that are normally rich with bold spices tasted watered down and catered to a Western palate. Also the portions are so small it’s ridiculous for the price point. I don’t see how anyone who eats here once would ever come again.

Went to Jamil’s for the first time with three other friends. Three of us are Desi and therefore very well-versed in South Asian cuisine and we were all impressed! Our server was extremely helpful and guided us through the menu and portion sizes for a group. I personally loved the Karahi Chicken Bun and the Dahi Puri the most. The Spicy Tamarind Margaritas recommended by our server were a big hit! The ambience is really nice with dim lighting and classic South Asian film songs playing in the background. It can get a bit loud when it’s busy. I hope they expand the menu because everything was delicious. Would love to come back in the summer

Jamil's Chaat House located near Queen and Dovercourt serves up Pakistani street eats with a twist. They actually hosted numerous popups around the city in Toronto and even in B.C. and NYC before finally opening their own restaurant here in the city. The menu consists of small plates that are meant to be shared among others (or not). There is also an extensive wine list and cocktails with a Southeast Asian twist. The restaurant space is small and intimate, seating around 25 customers with both bar and table seats available. Washroom is not accessible as it does require one to navigate a set of stairs. I had been following Jamil's Chaat House on Instagram for a while now and was excited to try their food! I stopped by after work at 5pm for a drink and pre-dinner small bites where I sat at the bar. I was surprised that even at 5pm the restaurant was already half full. Staff were super friendly and went through the menu with me, making sure if I had any questions they'd be happy to answer them. I ordered an Alma Sour cocktail, the dahi puri (semolina, potato, chickpea, tamarind, cilantro yogurt), the smoked baingan kachumar (eggplant, tomato, ginger - served chilled), and the gulab jamun (cardamom syrup, rose petals, lime zest). All the dishes and the cocktail packed a punch of flavour and were all delicious! I especially enjoyed the dahi puri and the gulab jamun wasn't too sweet. Staff did recommend the karahi chicken bun but I wasn't sure if it would be too much food for me (will have to try it next time!!). Overall, a great new spot along Queen St. W. serving Pakistani street food that packs a punch of flavour. Cocktails are creative and service was great as well. A casual spot for a pre-dinner snack, dinner with friends, or late night eats (they close at 11pm!).