Masala Dosa
A thin, crispy rice-and-lentil crepe folded around spiced potato masala, served with sambar and chutney.
Cabbagetown · Madras Curry
Authentic South Indian Food in Downtown Toronto
Crispy dosas, podi idli, medhu vada and Chettinad curries — a taste that feels like home. Dine in, take out, or get it delivered, every day until midnight.
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Popular South Indian dishes in downtown Toronto
Chettinad Chicken
A bold, peppery South Indian chicken curry in the Chettinad style, rich with roasted spices and curry leaves.
Medhu Vada
Savoury lentil doughnuts, crisp outside and soft inside — a South Indian classic with sambar and chutney.
Podi Idli
Soft steamed rice cakes tossed in podi, the spiced lentil powder South Indian kitchens are known for.
Chettinad Lamb
Tender lamb in a peppery Chettinad masala, from our Non-Veg Curries menu.
Non-Veg Thali
A full South Indian meal on one plate — a favourite for lunch in Cabbagetown, with a veg thali too.
Biryani
Fragrant basmati rice layered with spices — chicken dum, chicken 65, lamb, shrimp, egg, paneer or veg.
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Google reviews at 4.8 stars
Our story
A South Indian restaurant in Cabbagetown that tastes like home
“At Madras Curry, we bring the rich flavors of South India to life with every dish. From our dine-in location at 178 Carlton Street to our food truck on the go, we serve fresh, authentic meals made with tradition and passion. Whether you’re craving crispy dosas, flavorful biryanis, or comforting curries, we promise a taste that feels like home.”
— The Madras Curry family
⭐ 4.8 on Google
🌙 Open till midnight
🍛 Thalis & lunch specials
🥭 Fresh cooked
Why choose us
Why downtown Toronto comes to Madras Curry
A taste of Chennai
Dosas, idli, medhu vada, sambar and Chettinad curries — guests say the food feels like being back in Chennai.
Open until midnight
Open every day from 11:30 AM to midnight — late-night South Indian food in downtown Toronto.
Lunch specials & thalis
Lunch specials alongside a full menu, veg and non-veg thalis, combos and a daily Today’s Special.
Plenty of vegetarian options
Dosas, idli, uthappam, sambar, rasam, paneer curries and veg biryani sit beside our chicken, lamb and seafood dishes.
What we offer
Dine in, take out, or get it delivered
Join us in our dining room on Carlton Street, order ahead for pickup, or get South Indian food delivered across downtown Toronto — every day until midnight.
- Dine in Join us in our dining room at 178 Carlton St in Cabbagetown for dosas, curries and thalis.
- Takeout Order ahead online and pick up South Indian food from 178 Carlton St, Toronto.
- Delivery South Indian food delivery across downtown Toronto — St. James Town, Garden District, Church-Wellesley Village, Moss Park and more.
- Lunch specials & thalis Lunch specials as well as a full menu, veg and non-veg thalis, combos and a daily Today’s Special.
Word of mouth
What Toronto says about Madras Curry
4.8 · 2,512+ Google reviews
Stories from our table
The South Indian plates Toronto orders by name
Five dishes our guests mention again and again — and what makes each one a South Indian classic.
Masala Dosa
A thin, golden rice-and-lentil crepe folded around spiced potato masala and served with sambar and chutney — also on the menu as Ghee Masala Dosa and Mysore Masala Dosa. Read the story
Chettinad Chicken
Chettinad curry A bold, peppery chicken curry with roasted spices and curry leaves.
Medhu Vada
Lentil doughnuts Crisp outside, soft inside, with sambar and chutney for dipping.
Podi Idli
Steamed rice cakes Soft idli tossed in spiced lentil podi.
Biryani
Fragrant basmati Chicken dum, chicken 65, chicken tikka, lamb, shrimp, egg, paneer or veg.
Good to know
Questions, answered.
Everything about ordering, delivery areas, popular dishes and hours. Can’t find what you need?
Contact usHow can I place an order? +
You can order from Madras Curry in a few ways:
- Online through our ordering platform
- Order online for delivery or takeout
- Join us for dine-in at 178 Carlton St
What areas do you deliver to? +
We offer South Indian food delivery across downtown Toronto, including:
- St. James Town
- Garden District
- Church-Wellesley Village
- Moss Park
- Bay Street Corridor
- Regent Park
- Cabbagetown
- Old Town
- St. Lawrence
- Corktown
- Distillery District
- South Riverdale
- University
- Financial District
- Yorkville
We also deliver to Riverside, Rosedale, Kensington Market, Greektown (Danforth), North Rosedale, The Annex and Leslieville. Enter your address when you order online to check delivery to your door.
What are your most popular dishes? +
- Masala Dosa — crispy crepe with spiced potato masala
- Chettinad Chicken — peppery Chettinad-style chicken curry
- Medhu Vada — crisp, savoury lentil doughnuts
- Podi Idli — steamed idli tossed in spiced podi
- Chettinad Lamb — lamb in a peppery Chettinad masala
- Non-Veg Thali — a full South Indian meal on one plate
- Biryani — fragrant basmati rice, many ways
What are your operating hours? +
We’re open 7 days a week:
- Monday to Sunday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM (midnight)
Where are you located? +
We’re at 178 Carlton St, Toronto, ON M5A 2K6 — in Cabbagetown, downtown east Toronto.
Do you have lunch specials? +
Yes — we serve lunch specials as well as a full menu, plus veg and non-veg thalis and a daily Today’s Special. See what is available today on our online ordering page.
Do you have vegetarian options? +
Yes — dosas, idli, medhu vada, uthappam, sambar, rasam, chana masala, paneer curries, veg biryani and veg thali are all on the menu. Please tell us about any allergies when you order.
We also deliver to: Riverside, Rosedale, Kensington Market, Greektown (Danforth), North Rosedale, The Annex and Leslieville.
Also popular: Sambar.
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Hungry now?
Order online for pickup or delivery, or join us in our dining room on Carlton Street — open every day until midnight.
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Open till midnight
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Mon – Sun: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM