Update: 2021-Aug-20 - There is currently no buffet/AYCE at this location post-lockdown even though it is now permitted, and it is unknown if and when it will ever return. I am therefore removing it from the active list, and will follow up periodically and restore it should it return to AYCE status.
Kathmandu is
located at 12 Cumberland Terrace in the heart of downtown Toronto,
just north of Yonge and Bloor so is very transit accessible as this
is a main intersection of Toronto subway lines. Kathmandu has a
darker interior, with classic Indian ragas playing, and nice decor.
Mishy loved the
butter chicken (I liked it too) and liked the chicken tandoori, but the
latter was dried out and falling apart as it too often is after a while waiting to be eaten. Vegetable
pakoras were good, though they were also starting to dry out, although they
were not as dry as those from other places. Mishy found the saag
paneer bland and usually likes it; I actually loved the saag paneer
as it used more masala than paneer spicing which may have been
unexpected and possibly why Mishy didn't like it.
Naan was alright, but was rather bland and chewy without any bright fresh-baked and buttery
notes; Mishy added that this can be caused by there being too much water
in the dough. The samosas had no filling so were really not samosas
at all, just a shell which was rather bland. Chana masala was very
good, deliciously spiced and the chickpeas at a good texture. Mixed
vegetables were delicious and nicely seasoned. Dal makhani was very
good and I enjoyed it. Papri chaat was oddly flavoured/seasoned and I
only moderately liked it. Coleslaw was very good and fresh. Beets
were good and well-seasoned.
For dessert,
gulab jamun honey balls were probably good at one point, but had become soggy
and mushy from spending too much time in the sauce. Chocolate ice
cream was good, vanilla and mango even better. Weekday lunch is
$14.99. This isn't bad for the area, but although there were some
very good items there were a few sub-par and there are others
reasonably close without these issues.
Rating: 6.5-7/10
