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THE MAHARAJA BOUTIQUE RESTAURANT 4646 Heritage Hills Boulevard #3 | 905-507-2444 themaharaja.ca
Inspired by India’s architecture and diversity of flavours, this restaurant offers a journey through four regional cuisines: Awadhi, classic Hyderabadi, Punjabi and Rajputana. The extensive menu features regional dishes creatively presented in copper bowls, slate boards, and copper table top grill. Try: shareable dishes.
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AVANI
801 Matheson Boulevard West | 905-501-0021 avani.ca
Avani gets extra points for being a unique Indian and Asian cuisine fusion restaurant. Spacious, elegant, and decorated, in deep colours, highlights of the extensive menu include the pakora platter, spring rolls, samosa rolls, butter chicken, and pad Thai. Try: savory, tender chicken haryali.
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UDUPI MADRAS CAFE
265 Enfield Place | 905-277-0010 udupimadrascafe.ca
A unique menu brimming with Southern Indian vegetarian cuisine puts this pleasant finding high on our list of must-visit restos. Diners can sample medu vada, dosas, and South Indian thali. Try: the thali platter.
INDIAN
Indian cuisine wears many hats in Mississauga, from fast food to elegant fine dining. The insauga.com Top 5 choices reflect a range across this delicious spectrum.
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NIRVANA
35 Brunel Road #5 | 905-501-5500 nirvanatheflavoursofindia.com
Beautiful food is matched by an equally enticing atmosphere in a spacious and elegant establishment that showcases classic Indian sculptures, white marble pillars, and artfully decorated windows. Try: lamb or goat rogan josh, a Kashmir dish.
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THE HOST FINE INDIAN CUISINE 33 City Centre Drive | 905-566-4678 welcometohost.com
The intimate and darkly lit resto has a romantic atmosphere, adorned by colourful bangles. The service is good and the food varied and satisfying in both taste and portion. Try: butter chicken.
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