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The Best Kothu Roti in Toronto

Shriya Agnihotri

2 years ago

Kothu roti is a popular Tamil dish traditionally made with diced stir-fried roti, scrambled egg, onions, chilies, spices and vegetables or meat like mutton or chicken. It's a beloved dish loved by many across Toronto due to it being a flavourful spicy meal. Lately, restaurants in Toronto have found ways to make unique types of kothu roti different from traditional styles. Some have mixed kothu roti with chili chicken or even butter chicken! They also offer vegan options using soy meat. This versatile dish is easy to find at any Tamil restaurant for takeout, usually under $10.

Here are some of the best spots in Toronto to find kothu roti.

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Martin's Bakery

Since 2000, you can find a wide range of dishes from dosa to biriyani and kothu roti with vegetarian options.

7200 Markham Rd #14

Southern Aroma

This restaurant blends Sri Lankan and South Indian flavours and serves five different varieties of kothu roti like pepper chicken roast and gardein (quinoa-based soy) chicken masala kothu roti.

30 Karachi Dr #72

Appa's Original Kitchen

Newly opened in Markham, they make an authentic Sri Lankan Pilawoos Kottu.

459 Queen St W

Saffron Spice Kitchen

This restaurant has a secret kothu roti on its menu called Kabali. It's made with a combination of chicken and mutton and is topped off with green chilies, curry leaves and a lime wedge.

880 Ellesmere Rd

Hopper Hut

This restaurant has been around for over 25 years and is a classic spot for Tamil takeout food.

4646 Heritage Hills Blvd

Anantha Bhavan

This takeout spot is popular in Mississauga, especially for its kothu roti.

3341 Markham Rd Unit #122

Applespice

This spot serves a variety of kothu roti, even a vegan chilli chicken kothu roti. If you drop by, be sure to try their spicy chicken and shrimp rose pasta as well.

3351 Markham Rd

Kottu Kadai

Specializing specifically in kothu roti, you can order their mutton and shrimp kothu.

5010 Steeles Ave W

Nantha

With over 4 locations across the GTA, Nantha is known for the most classic Tamil dishes. They serve kothu roti at all locations and offer a vegan one at their 'Vegan Nantha' location.

5005 Steeles Ave E Unit #107

Confused Kitchen

Confused Kitchen is known for the best crispy mac and cheese rolls, however they also serve up different variations of kothu roti like devil shrimp, devil beef short ribs and a vegetarian kothu roti.