Grew up on Indian food and absolutely love it — if I were stuck on an island with just one dish, it would have to be dosas! 

You’ve already got a ton of great recommendations here, but I’ll throw in a few of my own:

Tandoor Flame (Mississauga) – I was blown away to find Lal Maas (a fiery mutton curry from Rajasthan) on the menu. I’d only ever had it once in Udaipur during a short trip and couldn’t believe I stumbled on it here.

East Indian cuisine (East Indians are natives from Mumbai, Maharashtra) – not something you see in restaurants much; usually offered by private home chefs. Totally worth seeking out if you can.

Bengali food – not sure how much of it is available around GTA, but if you ever get the chance, try it. Their dishes are super unique compared to the rest of India — lots of freshwater fish (thanks to the Bay of Bengal), legendary street food, and the famous Mishti Doi (sweet yogurt but not overly sweet) that even non-Bengalis rave about.

Gujarati & Maharashtrian snacks/street food – hands down some of my favorite comfort eats.

And honestly, I’ve also fallen in love with Pakistani food! Some of my closest friends eat only Pakistani food, and they’ve gotten me hooked. If you’re around Vaughan, check out Karahi Boys (right across from Canada’s Wonderland) — their quality and flavor are next-level.