Jamil's Chaat House

What is Jamil's Chaat House? Set along Queen Street West near Dovercourt, Jamil’s Chaat House is the permanent realization of the wildly popular pop-up created by partners Jalil Bokhari and Emma Tanaka. With chef Eric McDonald heading the kitchen, the narrow, moodily lit space draws aesthetic cues from Lahore’s Old City with ornate wood accents, retro Bollywood vinyl beats, and close-knit seating that spans indoor bar stools, dining tables, and a heated back patio.

Jamil's Chaat House Menu & What to Order The kitchen ditches generic curry house tropes in favour of punchy, regional Pakistani snacks and share plates. Start with the dahi puri—crisp, hollow semolina spheres bursting with potatoes, chickpeas, tart tamarind, and spiced yogurt—before moving on to the smoky baingan kachumar and the decadent, slow-braised lamb nihari. Wash it down with a glass from the curated natural wine list or house signatures like the gin-forward Achari Vesper and the Spicy Tamarind Margarita, with plenty of clearly marked halal, vegan, and gluten-free options available.

Know Before You Go Given the tight room, advance reservations on Resy are essential on weekends (tables drop 14 days ahead), though pairs can try their luck for walk-in seating at the bar. The easiest transit route is the 501 Queen streetcar to Dovercourt Road, saving you the headache of scarce street parking. Dinner is served Wednesday through Sunday from 5:00 p.m. until close, with the restaurant closed Mondays and Tuesdays.