Aafrien Indian Restaurant serves Indian food at 55 Eglinton Ave E, Toronto, ON M4P 1G8, on Eglinton Avenue East at Yonge & Eglinton in midtown Toronto. The dining room looks out through full-length windows onto the avenue, with exposed brick, warm light and an illuminated Aafrien logo water feature.
The kitchen cooks food fresh to order with house-ground spices. The menu covers North Indian tandoor classics, coastal curries, fragrant biryanis and Indo-Chinese Hakka, along with a full page of vegetarian curries, paneer dishes and dals. Naan is baked in the clay oven when you order it. Guests often come for the Chef Special Aafrien Butter Chicken, chicken tikka masala, lamb vindaloo, Aafrien prawn masala and vegetable biryani.
Aafrien is a short walk from Eglinton subway station. You can dine in, take food home in sealed, non-spill containers, or order delivery. The restaurant notes that it offers delivery with its own staff whenever time permits. Orders can be placed on the website through FoodMe or on the Aafrien app for iPhone and Android, which includes a $2 sign-up bonus and 2% loyalty points on every order.
Hours are Monday to Thursday and Sunday from 11:30am to 9:30pm, and Friday and Saturday from 11:30am to 11:30pm. To reserve a table, call +1 416-482-3434. Aafrien also caters parties and events from the same tandoor, curry and biryani menu.
The current menu includes Smart Portions (16 oz curries) starting from $14 and Mini Curries Combos. Some dishes are marked spicy, including Chicken 65 and the vindaloos. Vegetarian and vegan guests will find paneer dishes, dal, and vegan options such as Aloo Gobhi, Chana Masala and Smoked Eggplant Bharta. A full bar with wines, beer, cocktails and mocktails is available in-restaurant, and a 15% gratuity applies to tables of five or more — both notes appear on the current menu.
This is Aafrien’s Toronto restaurant — a single location in midtown, at 55 Eglinton Ave E. See the gallery for photographs of the dining room and dishes, or contact us for the same address and phone number.
55 Eglinton Ave E, Toronto, ON M4P 1G8
+1 416-482-3434
| Monday – Thursday | 11:30am – 9:30pm |
| Friday – Saturday | 11:30am – 11:30pm |
| Sunday | 11:30am – 9:30pm |
Frequently asked
Where is Aafrien in Toronto?
Aafrien Indian Restaurant is at 55 Eglinton Ave E, Toronto, ON M4P 1G8, at Yonge & Eglinton in midtown Toronto, a short walk from Eglinton subway station.
What is Aafrien Indian Restaurant known for?
Aafrien is known for charcoal-grilled tandoori, fragrant biryanis and slow-simmered curries cooked fresh to order, including the Chef Special Butter Chicken and naan baked in the clay oven when you order it. The restaurant is at 55 Eglinton Ave E in midtown Toronto, by Yonge & Eglinton.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes. The menu has a full vegetarian section of paneer dishes, dals and vegetable curries, and lists vegan options such as Aloo Gobhi, Chana Masala and Smoked Eggplant Bharta. Please tell your server about any dietary needs.
Is Aafrien a halal restaurant?
Aafrien does not state on its website or published menu that it is a certified halal restaurant.
Do you offer delivery and pickup?
Yes. You can order pickup or delivery online or through the Aafrien app for iPhone and Android. The restaurant also notes that it offers delivery with its own staff whenever time permits.
Do you cater events?
Yes. Aafrien caters parties and events with its tandoor, curry, biryani and Hakka menu. See the catering page or call +1 416-482-3434 to plan an event.
What are Aafrien’s hours?
Aafrien is open Monday to Thursday and Sunday from 11:30am to 9:30pm, and Friday and Saturday from 11:30am to 11:30pm.
Can I make a reservation?
Yes. Call +1 416-482-3434 to reserve a table, or leave a request on the reservation page. Calling is the surest way to book.
Can you adjust the spice level?
Some dishes are marked spicy on the menu, including Chicken 65 and the chicken and lamb vindaloos. Tell your server how mild or hot you would like your meal.
What are the prices like?
On the current menu, breads start at $4.50, vegetarian curries from $18, and most non-vegetarian curries and biryanis are $20 to $27. Smart Portions (16 oz) start at $14.