For more than 8 years, Ambiyan has offered the finest Indian food catering services in the GTA. Our staff works directly with customers to plan uniquely inspired menus for all types of occasions. Our gourmet recipes and keen eye for attention to detail is sure to leave an impression on your guests.
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To start : Chef's Appetizer Samplers MENU - Ambiyan Restaurant & Bar
the following are suggestions but please feel free to sample any other starters from our menu (surcharge may apply for certain items)
brie cheese pakoras
creamy quebec brie cheese pinot noir / humberto canale, argentina
fish pakora
lightly seasoned mild white fish in chickpea batter sauvignon blanc / vale dorado, chile
aloo tikki
traditional potato cake with tamarind chutney white zinfandel / woodbridge, california
tandoor baked chicken tikka
with yogurt mint chutney riesling / bistro, niagara, ontario
mains
sample serving of any four main courses of your choice (per couple)
chana masala
traditional chickpeas curry chardonnay / la palma, chile
eggplant bharta
puréed eggplant with peas sauvignon blanc / vale dorado, chile
daal makhani
black lentils in a mild creamy curry merlot / tin roof, california
saag paneer
spinach and paneer chianti / poggio morino, tuscany, italy
butter chicken
grain fed boneless chicken in mild tomato cream sauce chardonnay / la palma, chile
lamb roganjosh
cubes of tender lamb in a ginger cream sauce malbec / black river, patagonia, argentina
beef chettinad
cubes of tender beef in spicy coconut scented sauce cabernet-sauvignon / leaping horse, california
vindaloo chicken, lamb or beef
spicy tangy sauce merlot / tin roof, california
coconut prawn curry
tiger prawns in a mild coconut flavored sauce (add $7) riesling / bistro, niagara, ontario
halibut filet
in tamarind ginger sauce (add $7) chardonnay / la palma, chile
spicy seafood curry
with seasonal fresh fish, tiger prawns, calamari and mussels in a light tomato cilantro sauce with fresh green chilies and chives (add $7) shiraz / mount oakden, australia
Accompaniments
breads
(plain and garlic naan), and basmati rice pilaf
finale:
chefs dessert sampler
codorniu sparkling brut / cataluna, spain
Appetizers - samosa
india's most famous snack: stuffed deep fried triangular savoury pastry, usually paired with tangy tamarind bean chutney
vegetable samosa
filled with potatoes and green peas
$7.00
chicken samosa
filled with seasoned ground chicken
$9.00
beef samosa
filled with seasoned ground beef
$9.00
Appetizers - pakora
Traditional indian snack food enjoyed all over india. vegetable, meat, cheese or fish coated in light seasoned batter, fried, and paired with traditional chutneys. all of the following pakora selections are coated in gluten free chickpea batter
mixed vegetable pakora
served with tamarind chutney - vegan
$8.00
brie cheese pakora
seasoned quebec brie cheese / a best-seller for over ten years
$12.00
fish pakora
firm textured haddock cubes
$12.00
Appetizers - tikki
savory cakes made from ground vegetables or meat or fish and paired with chutney or curry a favorite street food all across india
onion bhaji
gluten free and vegan friendly snack of lightly battered sweet vidalia onions
$8.00
spinach pakora
spiced and lightly seasoned spinach cake - vegan, gluten free
$8.00
aloo tikki
famous street food snack, spicy potato cake
$8.00
appetizers - tandoor baked specialties
tandoor is a traditional charcoal fired clay oven used for baking a variety of vegetables, meats, or fish, and for baking india's world famous naan bread
paneer tikka
cubes of paneer, a soft indian cheese marinated and slow baked in tandoor
$13.00
chicken kebab
baked skewers of minced chicken seasoned with garlic and spices
$12.00
seekh kebab
baked skewers of ground lamb meat seasoned with garlic and spices
$12.00
tandoor baked chicken tikka
boneless cubes of checken breast, marinated and slow baked in clay tandoor
$15.00
lamb chops
tender bone in lamb chops marinated in chef's recipe spices and seasonings
spicy boneless chicken bites paired with sweet n spicy Thai red chilli chutney
$14.00
steamed mussels
fresh pei mussels in spicy tomato reduction with julienne of carrots
$13.00
spicy green chilli paneer
lightly pan seared paneer with peppers, onion, green chilis and diced pineapple for a spicy and sweet out of this world taste - our best paneer starter
$15.00
appetizers - sharing plates
sampling plates of a wide selection of our appetizers
kebab duo
chicken kebab and lamb kebab
$12.00
vegetable trio
spinach pakora, aloo tikki, and onion bhaji
$12.00
royal tandoori feast
lamb chops, seekh kebab, chicken tikka, and chicken kebab
$30.00
salads
caesar salad
romaine hearts tossed in creamy caesar dressing with parmesan shavings
$9.00
mixed greens
tossed in sun dried tomato vinaigrette with julienne of fresh mango
$9.00
mains - poultry mains
almost all of our mains are gluten free, please confirm with server. curry in india means any savory dish with a sauce: curries are crafted with vegetables, poultry, meat, or fish / seafood
butter chicken
creamy curry combines ethnic spices with simple ingredients like butter and tomato to create india's most famous chicken dish
$18.00
chicken tikka masala
traditional favorite with green and red peppers, and red onions
$18.00
saag chicken
cubes of chicken breast in slow simmered puréed spinach
$18.00
chicken korma
rich cashew cream sauce - served to royalty only for centuries
$18.00
chicken vindaloo
for spice lovers: tangy garlic, vinegar and red chili sauce from goa in west india
$18.00
chicken chettinad
coconut cream scented spicy south indian recipe
$18.00
dhaba chicken curry
traditional spicy street food curry, served in roadside diners all over india
$18.00
mains - red meat mains
ambiyan lamb curry
in medium spicy tomato based sauce with variety of spices
$19.00
lamb roganjosh
cubed boneless lamb slow cooked with yogur t and traditional indian spices; famous recipe from kashmir region of india and pakistan
$19.00
saag lamb
boneless cubes of lamb in slow simmered seasoned spinach
$19.00
lamb vindaloo
famous spicy recipe from india's west coast; fiery tangy sauce with boneless cubes of lamb
$19.00
beef vindaloo
same spicy and tangy sauce as lamb; for lover s of hot and spicy flavours
$19.00
beef chettinad
great recipe from southeastern india - spicy red chilli and coconut cream sauce
$19.00
mains - seafood mains
(with over 7000 km of coastline, fish and seafood are enjoyed all over india; since coconut is common along the coast, it is a common ingredient used in fish curry recipes)
madras fish curry
alaskan halibut filet sautéed in a lightly spiced tomato coco nut cream sauce
$25.00
halibut vindaloo
alaskan halibut filet in fier y goan vindaloo sauce
$25.00
prawn masala
tiger prawns in spicy tomato reduction with peppers and onions
$27.00
coconut prawn curry
tiger prawns in lightly spiced creamy coconut scented sauce
$27.00
tiger prawns and sea scallops vindaloo
for spice lovers
$30.00
seafood xaccutti
(pronounced sha-kooti) tiger prawns, sea scallops and calamari in robust creamy coconut curry with variety of spices: classic recipe from goa
$30.00
spicy seafood curry
tiger prawns, sea scallops, haddock filet, calamari rings and pei mussels in a light spicy tomato curry
$30.00
Vegetarian Mains
about half our vegetarian mains are vegan as well
vegan chana masala
chickpeas in traditional onion, garlic and tomato curry
$13.00
vegan aloo gobhi
potato and cauliflower florets with toasted cumin and turmeric
$13.00
vegan bhindi
diced okra with bell peppers, onions and kashmiri masala
$13.00
vegan masoor ki daal
yellow lentils with tomato, onion, turmeric and a hint of red chili
$13.00
eggplant bharta
roasted mashed eggplant with green peas and ginger (vegan option available)
$13.00
daal makhani
traditional black lentils specialty slow simmered with cream
$13.00
butter paneer
cubes of paneer and shredded paneer in a rich tomato cashew cream curry
$16.00
paneer tikka masala
with green and red peppers and onions
$15.00
muttar paneer
green peas with paneer in a tomato cream curry
$15.00
saag paneer
puréed spinach slowly stewed with paneer cubes
$15.00
malai kofta
mixed vegetable dumplings in a tomato cream, mildly spiced gravy; famous north indian favorite
$13.00
navratan korma
the empress of indian vegetarian dishes; mix of fresh seasonal vegetables in a rich cashew cream sauce with pineapple, mushrooms, paneer and cashews
$16.00
BIRYANIS
(we only use long grain basmati rice, probably the most aromatic and famous rice variety in the world.) breads are fresh baked in a clay tandoor. a classic indian rice casserole akin to italian risotto with poultry, meats, fish / seafood or vegetables
vegetable biryani
with fresh seasonal vegetables
$15.00
vegetable paneer biryani
with fresh seasonal vegetables and paneer
$17.00
chicken biryani
with seasoned boneless breast of chicken
$18.00
lamb biryani
with tender cubes of lamb
$18.00
seafood biryani
with tiger shrimp, haddock filet, calamari, and fresh pei mussels
$26.00
saffron basmati
saffron scented long grain basmati rice
$5.00
muttar pulao
basmati rice with green peas
$6.00
BREADS
(we only use long grain basmati rice, probably the most aromatic and famous rice variety in the world.) breads are fresh baked in a clay tandoor.
plain or buttered naan
white flour bread baked in tandoor
$4.00
garlic naan
infused with garlic butter and coriander
$4.50
cheese naan
with mozzarella and cheddar cheese duo
$6.00
whole wheat roti
tandoor baked whole wheat flat bread
$4.00
lacha paratha
multi layered baked wafer textured whole wheat bread
fiery boneless chicken breast cubes paired with sweet n spicy Thai red chilli chutney
$12.00
steamed mussels
fresh pei mussels in spicy tomato reduction with julienne of carrots
$14.00
paneer and mushroom empanada
baked seasoned paneer and diced mushroom empanada
$11.00
chilli paneer
sizzling paneer with peppers, onions, green chilis and diced pineapple; sweet and spicy
$15.00
pan seared tiger prawns
mildly seasoned tiger prawns with sautéed green and red peppers and red onions
$22.00
Sharing Plates
sampling plates of a selection of our appetizers
kebab duo
chicken kebab and lamb kebab
$12.00
vegetable trio
spinach pakora, aloo tikki, and vegetable samosa
$12.00
tandoori platter
lamb chops, lamb kebab, chicken tikka, and chicken kebab
$30.00
BIRYANIS
(we only use long grain basmati rice, probably the most aromatic and famous rice variety in the world.) breads are fresh baked in a clay tandoor. a classic indian rice casserole akin to italian risotto with poultry, meats, fish / seafood or vegetables
vegetable biryani
with fresh seasonal vegetables
$15.00
vegetable paneer biryani
with fresh seasonal vegetables and paneer
$17.00
chicken biryani
with seasoned boneless breast of chicken
$18.00
lamb biryani
with tender cubes of lamb
$18.00
organic quinoa pulao
with green peas and fresh vegetables
$12.00
seafood biryani
with tiger shrimp, haddock filet, calamari, and fresh pei mussels
$26.00
saffron basmati
saffron scented long grain basmati rice
$5.00
muttar pulao
basmati rice with green peas
$6.00
BREADS
(we only use long grain basmati rice, probably the most aromatic and famous rice variety in the world.) breads are fresh baked in a clay tandoor
plain or buttered naan
white flour bread baked in tandoor
$4.00
garlic naan
infused with garlic butter and coriander
$4.50
cheese naan
with mozzarella and cheddar cheese duo
$6.00
whole wheat roti
tandoor baked whole wheat flat bread
$4.00
lacha paratha
multi layered baked wafer textured whole wheat bread
$4.50
MAINS - POULTRY MAINS
almost all of our mains are gluten free, please confirm with server. curry in india means any savory dish with a sauce: curries are crafted with vegetables, poultry, meat, or fish / seafood. all poultry mains are crafted with boneless chicken breast meat
butter chicken
creamy curry combines ethnic spices with simple ingredients like butter and tomato to create india's most famous chicken dish
$18.00
chicken tikka masala
traditional favorite with green and red peppers, and red onions
$18.00
saag chicken
cubes of chicken breast in slow simmered puréed spinach
$18.00
chicken korma
rich cashew cream sauce - served to royalty only for centuries
$18.00
chicken vindaloo
for spice lovers: tangy garlic, vinegar and red chili sauce from goa in west india
$18.00
chicken chettinad
coconut cream scented spicy south indian recipe
$18.00
dhaba chicken curry
traditional spicy street food curry, served in roadside diners all over india
$18.00
VEGETARIAN MAINS
about half our vegetarian mains are vegan as well
vegan chana masala
chickpeas in traditional onion, garlic and tomato curry
$13.00
vegan aloo gobhi
potato and cauliflower florets with toasted cumin and turmeric
$13.00
vegan bhindi
diced okra with bell peppers, onions and kashmiri masala
$13.00
vegan masoor ki daal
yellow lentils with tomato, onion, turmeric and a hint of red chili
$13.00
eggplant bharta
roasted mashed eggplant with green peas and ginger (vegan option available)
$13.00
daal makhani
traditional black lentils specialty slow simmered with cream
$13.00
butter paneer
cubes of paneer and shredded paneer in a rich tomato cashew cream curry
$16.00
paneer tikka masala
with green and red peppers and onions
$15.00
muttar paneer
green peas with paneer in a tomato cream curry
$15.00
saag paneer
puréed spinach slowly stewed with paneer cubes
$15.00
malai kofta
mixed vegetable dumplings in a tomato cream, mildly spiced gravy; famous north indian favorite
$13.00
navratan korma
the empress of indian vegetarian dishes; mix of fresh seasonal vegetables in a rich cashew cream sauce with pineapple, mushrooms, paneer and cashews
$16.00
Mains - SEAFOOD MAINS
(with over 7000 km of coastline, fish and seafood are enjoyed all over india; since coconut is common along the coast, it is a common ingredient used in fish curry recipes)
madras fish curry
alaskan halibut filet sautéed in a lightly spiced tomato coconut cream sauce
$25.00
halibut vindaloo
alaskan halibut filet in fier y goan vindaloo sauce
$25.00
prawn masala
tiger prawns in spicy tomato reduction with peppers and onions
$27.00
coconut prawn curry
tiger prawns in lightly spiced creamy coconut scented sauce
$27.00
tiger prawns and sea scallops vindaloo
for spice lovers
$30.00
seafood xaccutti
(pronounced sha-kooti) tiger prawns, sea scallops and calamari in robust creamy coconut curry with variety of spices: classic recipe from goa
$30.00
spicy seafood curry
tiger prawns, sea scallops, haddock filet, calamari rings and pei mussels in a light spicy tomato curry
$30.00
RED MEAT MAINS
ambiyan lamb curry
in medium spicy tomato based sauce with variety of spices
$19.00
lamb roganjosh
cubed boneless lamb slow cooked with yogurt and traditional indian spices; famous recipe from kashmir region of india and pakistan
$19.00
saag lamb
boneless cubes of lamb in slow simmered seasoned spinach
$19.00
lamb vindaloo
famous spicy recipe from india's west coast; fiery tangy sauce with boneless cubes of lamb
$19.00
beef vindaloo
same spicy and tangy sauce as lamb; for lover s of hot and spicy flavours
$19.00
beef chettinad
great recipe from southeastern india - spicy red chilli and coconut cream sauce
$19.00
non-alcoholic beverages
ginger beer
$4.00
lassi
traditional yogurt drink / sweet, salted or mango
$5.00
strawberry mojito
sweet lime, fresh mint and strawberries with soda
$5.00
non-alcoholic beer
beck's
$5.00
RED WINES MENU - Ambiyan Restaurant & Bar
Cabernet-Sauvignon, Leaping Horse / Ironstone Vineyards, California
bottle
$41.008oz
$15.005oz
$9.503oz
$5.75
Malbec, Black River, Patagonia, Argentina
bottle
$41.008oz
$15.005oz
$9.503oz
$5.75
Chianti, Poggio Morino / Tuscany, Italy
bottle
$42.008oz
$15.505oz
$9.753oz
$6.00
Tempranillo, Lobetia, La Mancha, Spain
bottle
$44.008oz
$16.005oz
$10.003oz
$6.00
Shiraz, Mount Okaden, Claire Valley, South Australia
bottle
$45.008oz
$16.505oz
$10.503oz
$6.50
Merlot / Tin Roof Cellars, North Coast, California
bottle
$45.008oz
$16.505oz
$10.503oz
$6.50
Côtes du Rhône, Domaine Du Seminaire, Rhône, France / Certified Organic
bottle
$52.00
Pinot Noir, Deloach Vineyards, Sonoma, California
bottle
$58.00
Malbec, Decero, Patagonia, Argentina
bottle
$62.00
Cabernet-Sauvignon / Hess Shirtail Ranches, Napa, California
bottle
$73.00
2017 Il Poggione Rosso di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
bottle
$94.00
2013 Chateau Du Trignon Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France
bottle
$129.00
WHITE WINES
Pinot Grigio, Villa San Martino, Italy
8oz
$14.005oz
$9.003oz
$5.50
Riesling / Tawse Winery, Niagara, Ontario
bottle
$39.008oz
$14.005oz
$9.003oz
$5.75
Chardonnay / Camas, South France / Certified Organic
Been to this restaurant many times. It's one of my husband's and my favourite Indian restaurants, hands down! Food is always yummy and consistent. Highly recommend!
LOVE this restaurant! They serve you the most DELICOUS mango/yogurt drink (complimentary) once you are seated at your table. Meat is always fresh, delicious, generous portions. I love all the variations of Naan bread that they make in house, fresh, hot and melts in your mouth. Service is wonderful and the atmosphere is very inviting and warm. I have been there over a dozen times now in the past year and have recommended the restaurant to many friends that have not been disappointed. A MUST try for fresh & delicous Indian Food!
June 4th- a possible rain cloud in the sky and Unionville was having an outdoor street fair.
My date, Brad, and I went to the Ambiyan for dinner- it was packed, but we were greeted graciously by the owner.
A ten minute wait and we were seated at the best table, in the corner...across from live jazz playing in the band shell. A little wait- due to the mass crowds could not dampen this mood... Who cares when the atmosphere and company is fabulous.
(I did ask to be moved before the big rain drops started and voila a table miraculously appeared on the covered veranda).
The food arrived- Chicken Vindaloo and Butter chicken, the vegetable Biryani rice and Naan we shared ....rice pudding followed.
I have eaten and make Indian food- but this was Divine! Delicious! Outstanding! Amazing! and that was only the first bite! We all get that " face" when eating the first bite when something is extraordinary- well, we both had that " happy face"...followed by the mmm noise.
Brad ( my date) loved his butter chicken- as he is the non spicy eater...but he did get gutsy enough to try my Vindaloo. What a brave man! Spicy - not upon entry - but as the taste explodes on the palette and hits all the sensors...with a little nose blow to ensure that it is fabulous! If there is not a runny nose with spicy food...then, it's just not right! There was also the cucumber accompaniment to soothe the heat.
To cool all this off- we split a decadent rice pudding! The owner's wife makes it- creamy , rich and once again delicious!
I told that that I was moving in...An Irish girl in an Indian restaurant...what would the neighbours think?
I would highly recommend this restaurant for the food, the personal service and the atmosphere.
A total pleasurable evening and please do not rush through this extraordinary experience- that would be very sad. Just enjoy and absorb.
