Chaihana
539 Reviews
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- Thursday12–9 PM
- Friday12–6 PM
- Saturday12–9 PM
- Sunday12–9 PM
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday3–9 PM
- Wednesday12–9 PM
About the Business
Uzbek-Tajik restaurant - Azerbaijan - Toronto. Authentic central asia cuisine | Chaihana is a Restaurant serving authentic Central Asian cuisine from the regions of Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kazakhstan. Located in the heart of Toronto
Contacts
Website
Call Us
+14166501973
1000 Finch Ave W #122, North York, ON M3J 2V5
Hours
- Thursday12–9 PM
- Friday12–6 PM
- Saturday12–9 PM
- Sunday12–9 PM
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday3–9 PM
- Wednesday12–9 PM
Features
- Delivery
- Wheelchair-accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible washroom
- Halal food
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Good for kids
- Washroom
- Casual
- Cozy
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Accepts reservations
- Great tea selection
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Breakfast
- Bar on-site
- High chairs
- Late-night food
- Kids' menu
Recommended Reviews
Shurraj Rao
14.10.2023
Chaihana
The food served is amazing and the portions are decent. The best babaghanoush I've tried as of yet and the bread is a must have as it goes along so well with the babaghanoush.The plov is great as a meal of its own with decent amount of lamb. The chicken seemd like a brick chicken, but was still juicy. Every dish had a balance of it's own between light and heavy tasting.As we've not been here before, our server seemed to come off a bit unwelcoming at first but was pretty friendly after and provided recommendations to ensure we had an enjoyable meal.
Sam Nami
24.09.2023
Chaihana
The Georgian Khinkali and the Lula Kebab were both really good! Highly recommend them both. Stay away from the pilaf though, it was pretty bad.The server was really nice and polite, but it seemed like she was the only one working in the whole restaurant.
J Sewerniuk
02.09.2023
Chaihana
Went in at around 5:30pm on Sunday. There were 4 groups at 4 different tables just chilling there, no one eating, no one had menus, drinking Tim Horton’s drinks? Didn’t see a staff member. Went out to make sure it was the right place. Went back in, no one there still. Went out and tried calling, no answer. Not sure what’s going on at this restaurant but from the other reviews, no seeing any staff and having to go find them is the norm here. Didn’t end up eating. Not trying to play hide and seek to eat somewhere.
Jonny
01.09.2023
Chaihana
Chaihana peaked my interest as they specialize in Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kazakhstan food.The inside is spacious with an abundant of tables and banquet hall in the back. Service is slow and inattentive.- Lagman ($10.99) - reminded me of a tomato soup with depth. Noodles were passable.- Salmon shurpa ($10.99) - the dill really elevated the broth to the next level.- Pilaf ($16.99) - normally comes with clumps of roasted garlic. Osh was still satisfying.- Lamb shank with braised vegetables ($20.99) - vegetables and lamb jus was delicious. Lamb was tender and succulent. Potatoes would have completed the dish.- Siberian pelmeni ($9.99) - plump, good filling and a nice elasticity.- Lulya kebab ($19.99) - home style potatoes were light and crispy. Never were given the garden salad. Skewers were great.Would return to try more dishes. 4.5 stars.
Helen Tran
08.08.2023
Chaihana
My friends and I wanted to go some place that has Kazakh cuisine and this is the only restaurant in Toronto area that we could find. I was a little worried reading the reviews but we decided to give a try. I called to make a reservation then again to confirm but it seems they don't have any sort of booking system since they had no idea what I was asking about. In the end when we arrived they were not expected us but we were the only ones in the restaurant (7PM on a Saturday) so there were no issues with seating.There are signs all around the complex (mostly other businesses but kind of desolate area) that say you need a parking permit and after we paid were told by security it is not necessary - ignore the signs, parking is free.There seemed to be 2 employees working, the waitress and the cook. When we arrived neither were anywhere to be found and we had to go searching for someone since there was no bell to ring. Other than that the rest was fine. Food came out within 30 minutes of ordering and was great. I can't comment on authenticity but the dishes I remember having when I was in Kazakhstan tasted similar to the ones I ordered here. Decor is bright and vibrant and ambiance was good. Washrooms were among the most impressive things, super clean. Walked past the venue area inside, I think it would be a good place to host an event. Having someone who can speak Russian in your group will be really helpful if you go here. :)I'd recommend giving this place a try, it's a gem of a restaurant that is kind of hidden in the middle of nowhere.
Al Hab
07.08.2023
Chaihana
I've had such high hopes for this restaurant but once I made the visit I realized it wasn't worth driving for an hour to get there. The food was OK. The soup was great but I'm not a soup guy. The pilav was below expectations as it tasted more like fried rice. The zatar bread was amazing. The host was extremely nice but he was the only one there and the food took forever to come. It looked as if they weren't expecting anyone to come. Owners need to pay more attention to this gem.
Nordic Wolf
27.07.2023
Chaihana
Amazing ambience, food and very friendly service. First time tried this cuisine and in love with it. I will go again although it is pricy with somewhat smaller portion size.
Nazanin Ghelichi
19.07.2023
Chaihana
I cannot begin to express my disappointment with this restaurant. My group of 16 people had made a reservation several days in advance, hoping for a great dining experience. However, what we received was far from that.The food was nothing special, and the time difference between the first person's food and the last person's meal was unacceptable. It took over an hour and a half for the last person to receive their food. This situation was made worse by the fact that no one was willing to take responsibility for this catastrophic mistake.But what really pushed me over the edge was the pitiful compensation they offered us for our trouble: a mere 15% off. Seriously? That is hardly enough to make up for the frustration and disappointment we experienced.This restaurant is not suitable for groups. The average food, poor management, and terrible customer service only add to the overall negative experience. I cannot recommend this restaurant to anyone, and I suggest avoiding it at all costs.
Moataz
09.07.2023
Chaihana
Uzbek and Tajik cousineFood was nice but portions were smallService was good but only single person so it gets messy when more than two tables are busyDecoration and music makes you feel cozy and warmPlace is clean and tables style makes you feel comfortable
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1000 Finch Ave W #122, North York, ON M3J 2V5
Chaihana