One of Toronto’s most popular restaurants just reopened following a devastating fire, Canada Reviews

Lahore Tikka House is back, and it’s about time.

After a fire and subsequent water damage forced this east-end legend to close last summer, the iconic spot serving up Northern Indian and Pakistani cuisine has finally reopened its doors.

While the kitchen was being restored, loyal patrons turned to a food truck stationed in the property’s parking lot to satisfy their cravings. But this weekend marked the first chance to savour those beloved dishes in the cosy comfort of the restaurant.

Originally founded in 1996 by Alnoor Sayani, Lahore Tikka House has served up traditional Pakistani dishes for nearly 30 years. After Alnoor passed away a decade ago, his wife took over the family business and now their son, Adam Sayani, carries on the legacy.

“Lahore Tikka House is back,” Adam captioned an Instagram post announcing the reopening of the restaurant. “Thank you for all the support, thank you for all the calls, we are so excitedto be back serving all our  food  to our amazing customers who have supported us during this whole journey.”

And as expected, long-time customers could hardly contain their excitement.

“The OG is back!!! The atmosphere and the food brings back such amazing memories with family gatherings at your restaurant. One of a kind! Our go to place,” read one comment on Instagram. “Your dad was always there and was so welcoming!  Love the food. Welcome Back! So happy for you guys!”

According to an  customer who recently visited the restaurant, the recipes are just as beloved as ever — perhaps even better. They raved about the classic butter chicken featuring tender pieces of tandoori, the beef stew marinated for over 24 hours and those notorious spicy grilled peppers that pack a serious punch!

Lahore Tikka House is located at 1365 Gerrard St. E.