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Ambiyan
Located in the heart of historic Unionville, Ambiyan adds a cultural twist to the Main Street dining scene. The Ambiyan Indian Experience is a modern take on traditional Indian cuisine. Our delicately crafted menu offers a variety of selections to suit all palates, from meat lovers, to fish & seafood fans, to pure vegetarians. Traditional favorites such as Butter Chicken are beautifully complemented by contemporary offerings such as Lamb Shank Roganjosh or Seafood Curry. Ambiyan has a well-appointed wine list and a selection of domestic and imported beers, including India"s Kingfisher beer. Come enjoy the elegant ambiance of our dining room.
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35 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 35 reviews
5 stars
(20)
4 stars
(8)
3 stars
(5)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(22)
- fit for foodies(20)
- special occasion(20)
- great for outdoor dining(17)
- romantic(14)
- good for groups(12)
Ambiyan Reviews List
Review 1 for Ambiyan
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Mothers Day
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We were seated promptly and offered a complimentary shot glass of mango lassi. Our order was taken by the waiter and our appetizers and main course came out in a timely manner. The lamb kebob appetizer was amazing and cooked to perfection. The seafood xacutti was excellent and well worth the price. The main course was served in authentic indian dishes and cooked just right. I would highly recommend this quiet gem in the heart of main st. unionville."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Ambiyan
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Best Indian Food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We discovered Ambiyan late last summer and have been repeat customers (several times over!) The service is friendly and professional and the food is delicious. Their welcome mango lassie is a treat and we always start our meal with their fantastic samosas. We've enjoyed their chana masala, chicken tikka masala, saag & vindaloo (the vindaloo is only for those who like hot spice), beef tenderloin masala, salmon, vegetarian and chicken biryani (and probably a dish or two I'm not mentioning). It's all been so good that sometimes it's hard to choose! We don't hesitate to recommend this spot to our friends and colleagues. A well run, nicely appointed restaurant that serves good food -- so glad it's part of our neighbourhood!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Ambiyan
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
didn't meet expectations
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"good service- appreciate the courteous person who served us. the decor is dull and there is no ambience- didn't live up to the expectations of the location on main street unionville- food is too rich and one of the items we ordered was not served- obviously someone forgot. I would not return here for Indian food."
Dined on 5/04/2013
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Review 4 for Ambiyan
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food and overall atmosphere!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food and overall atmosphere! Will definitely go back."
Dined on 17/04/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, hot spot
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Review 5 for Ambiyan
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was amazing, service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was amazing, service was outstanding, we will definitely be back."
Dined on 18/04/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 6 for Ambiyan
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We're fussy about Indian food,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We're fussy about Indian food, and this restaurant is the best we found in the GTA. Both food taste and especially the presentation are outstanding. We'll be back, and soon, and have already recommended it to others."
Dined on 18/04/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Ambiyan
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiyan Best Indian Food in Markham
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I love Anbiyan. We went with a group of 10 this time, every dish was amazing, no one had a single complaint about any dish ... and we ordered A LOT of food! From the appetizers, chicken tikka, madras, butter chicken, seafood Xacutti, samosa's - thee most devine Naan bread I've ever had - EVER - the sauces, the QUALITY of the food. Tender large chicken breast. Honestly, for Indian food, this place is a sure bet. Amazing food, service and a great night."
Dined on 06/04/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 8 for Ambiyan
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food is always very fresh
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food is always very fresh and quality ingredients. Been going there many times and is my go to place for Indian cuisine."
Dined on 06/04/2013
2011
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 9 for Ambiyan
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not comfortable with the server
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Not comfortable with the server gave us the time pressure. When we booked, we knew its going to close at 10pm, but around 8:45pm, they off the candles at the wall cause we are the only table left, so whats the indication and kept on coming..... so ... Other than that, the food is ok, the service is good enough."
Dined on 25/03/2013
2011
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for Ambiyan
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Takes me away to another land.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very great Indian food. Flavours were awesome and a great time was had! I totally forgot that we were dining in Old Unionville. Great atmosphere!"
Dined on 22/03/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for Ambiyan
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We all enjoyed the meal!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We all enjoyed the meal! The flavours were more interesting than we usually find in Indian food. There were subtleties that aren't always there.
The service was good; pleasant, relaxed, unhurried.
A great experience!"
Dined on 16/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 12 for Ambiyan
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We have visited Ambiyan many
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We have visited Ambiyan many times. We love the food! It's the best Indian food!"
Dined on 02/03/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Ambiyan
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Indian Food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Took the wife and had a great night. The service was very attentive and friendly.
We had had our wedding reception here in summer so we already knew it was a really relaxed and friendly place.
I would recommend this for Indian food because they present the food well and it tastes great!!"
We had had our wedding reception here in summer so we already knew it was a really relaxed and friendly place.
I would recommend this for Indian food because they present the food well and it tastes great!!"
Dined on 14/02/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, special occasion
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Review 14 for Ambiyan
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
My wife and I dined at Ambiyan
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My wife and I dined at Ambiyan on Valentine's Day. The service at the beginning of the night was a bit slow, but it seemed to be driven by how busy they were for Valentine's Day. As the evening continued on, the level of service did improve. The food was very good and high quality. Being of South Asian decent, my wife and I can tell when this style of food is done well, and we were impressed. Our biggest problem was that they were out of stock on 3 different menu items we tried to order. This was a very disappointing aspect of an otherwise very nice night. On a day like Valentine's Day, a restaurant really should not run out of key menu items like Sangria, appetizer platters and lamb like Ambiyan did."
Dined on 14/02/2013
2011
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, special occasion
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Review 15 for Ambiyan
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It's our new favorite! Delicious
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It's our new favorite! Delicious tasty and fresh. Spice levels were spot on for my tastes, my wife will be asking for more kick (?!?!) The outside does not match the beautiful interior (winter?) and I swear they pipe in smells from the kitchen, you'd better be hungry!
We will be back!
PS Don't forget to bring kleenex."
Dined on 31/01/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 16 for Ambiyan
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was delicious. Server
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was delicious. Server was very nice. Nice little spot. A little pricey, but great for "date night"."
Dined on 26/01/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 17 for Ambiyan
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It was my first time there,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It was my first time there, but it won't be my last. I loved it."
Dined on 26/01/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 18 for Ambiyan
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very enjoyable evening, with
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very enjoyable evening, with good food and menu advice from our server. Mango Martini - divine!!"
Dined on 26/01/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Ambiyan
Based on the average of (17) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
6 out of 7 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate