Restaurant

Madras Curry

Name: Madras Curry
Address: 178 Carlton St., Toronto, ON, M5A 2K6, CA
Price range: $

Madras Curry is one of the best indian restaurants in Toronto for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Gerrard India Bazaar.

Madras Curry on Carlton Street is not working to impress you with atmosphere.

Editorial review•Jun 10, 2026

Madras Curry on Carlton Street is not working to impress you with atmosphere. The room inside Gerrard India Bazaar is casual to the point of bluntness — no curated lighting, no concept statement — and that directness is reportedly the whole argument. What the kitchen centres on, at prices that feel almost confrontational in 2024 Toronto, is South Indian technique at a moment when much of the city's Indian dining still defaults to the North Indian greatest-hits format. The Gerrard corridor matters precisely because places like this exist here, and Madras Curry is consistently cited as one of the reasons regulars keep coming back to it. The Masala Dosa is the dish that anchors the restaurant's reputation. Diners return specifically for it, which in a city where dosas are frequently either too thick or arrive lukewarm is meaningful specificity. The menu's approach is rooted in fermented batter and regional South Indian proportion — the kind of cooking where mustard seed, curry leaf, and properly loosened sambhar do the argumentative work. Chicken 65 is the other anchor: deep-fried, reportedly crimson-lacquered, and known for a layered heat that builds rather than lands all at once — the bar-snack dish that people order as an opening move and then wish they'd ordered more of. The Chicken Dum Biryani rounds out the trio; customers consistently describe it as very flavourful, slow-cooked, and aromatic, which in biryani terms is exactly the standard that matters. The practical approach: come hungry, order the Masala Dosa and Chicken 65 together, and treat the Chicken Dum Biryani as the reason you brought someone along to share. This is a walk-in situation — no reservations — and the room reportedly fills faster than its low profile would suggest. Come off-peak if you want space to actually settle in.

Priya Sharma, Dining Editor

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Rating (Google) 9.6

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dinner and spicy

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Budget-friendly

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Gerrard India Bazaar · 178 Carlton St., Toronto, ON M5A 2K6, Canada

Price

Budget-friendly

Google rating

9.6 from 2,263 reviews

Address

Gerrard India Bazaar | 178 Carlton St., Toronto, ON M5A 2K6, Canada

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What to order

Signature dishes at Madras Curry

Masala Dosa

Chicken 65

Chicken Dum Biryani

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What makes Madras Curry worth the move

Madras Curry is a strong indian option in Gerrard India Bazaar in Toronto when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Masala Dosa and Chicken 65 also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 2,263 Google reviews.

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Public rating

9.6 from 2,263 Google reviews

Best used for

dinner and spicy

Style

Indian in Gerrard India Bazaar

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Budget-friendly

Best for

spicy takeout indian dinner

Know before you go

Google rating: 9.6 from 2,263 reviews

Price point: $

Popular dishes: Masala Dosa, Chicken 65, Chicken Dum Biryani

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9.6 from 2,263 reviews

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Editorial review by Priya Sharma

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Address: 178 Carlton St., Toronto, ON M5A 2K6, Canada
Price: $
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 9.6 (2,263 reviews)
Cuisine: Indian
Neighborhood: Gerrard India Bazaar

Restaurants in Gerrard India Bazaar

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What cuisine does Madras Curry serve?

Madras Curry is a Indian restaurant located in Gerrard India Bazaar, Toronto. Madras Curry on Carlton Street is not working to impress you with atmosphere.

What is Madras Curry best for?

Madras Curry is best for spicy, takeout, indian, dinner. Madras Curry is a strong indian option in Gerrard India Bazaar in Toronto when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Masala Dosa and Chicken 65 also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 2,263 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Madras Curry?

Madras Curry is in the Budget-friendly price range ($). Google rating: 9.6 from 2,263 reviews

What should I order at Madras Curry?

Start with Masala Dosa, Chicken 65 and Chicken Dum Biryani. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Madras Curry worth visiting?

Madras Curry holds a 9.6 Google rating from 2,263 reviews. Madras Curry is a strong indian option in Gerrard India Bazaar in Toronto when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Masala Dosa and Chicken 65 also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 2,263 Google reviews.

Where is Madras Curry located?

Madras Curry is located at 178 Carlton St., Toronto, ON M5A 2K6, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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