Mahal Restaurant - Pakistan/Indian Food Hamilton

CA$20–30

It looks like they have no idea how to make gravy, seems like they added ketchup to shahi paneer. Moreover, they proved that chicken tikka can be cooked without any spices. Packaging was damaged, would not recommend.

I have been going to Mahal for over 20 years, starting way back when they use to be a dine-restaurant in downtown Hamilton. The food has always been amazing. I have also used them to cater for family/friend gatherings in my home. When I saw some recent negative reviews I was shocked. I thought something must have changed. I decided to order from them today as it has been a few months. I got beef somasas, garlic naan, butter chicken, Channa bhatura, chicken biryani and seekh kabob masala. Yes, I have a big family! The food was on-point as usual! If someone is looking for a nice dine-in experience, this isn’t the place to go, but if you want amazing Indo-Pak food at home, this has been my go-to for years. With orders over $100 I always get complementary kheer (a type of dessert) which always hits the spot. I will be back soon to get their Lahori Fish which I have had many times and doesn’t disappoint!

What has happened too this place ? I moved but recently was in Hamilton and was craving curry. After I placed my order for takeout the female employee sat their texting for awhile. Then she took cucumbers that were wrapped in plastic she cut the plastic off then chopped up the Cucumber and did not wash it. She then put the pieces into a container behind the display case. She did the same with tomatoes, she did not wash them when she took them out of a grocery bag. The floors were dirty. The kitchen looked like a disaster, very dirty. A male employee arrived for work and started preparing raw meat, he did not wash his hands before handling food. Wow, I used to go here all the time. Very disappointed !!! I hope they start washing their salad items before placing them in the display containers and scrub the place down before someone gets food poisoning.

CA$10–20

Had heard a lot about the Lahori fish...the restaurant is not really a place for dining in, but good for takeout. Since I am a pretty good cook myself, I did reverse engineer the fish. And it's OK. They were busy though

I ordered the steamed rice with chicken tika masala which is spicy if your into that. Delicious food. I love the nan bread. Definitely worth it. I would recommend it to anyone. You can also check out masalas which is another great restaurant especially if you like vegan food.

The lahori fish here is amazing! For many years we have been coming especially for the fish. Everything else we’ve tried has been delicious as well.

CA$40–50