Why Dishlore?
Why should I choose you?
Honestly, it comes down to three things we care about:
1. Reviving and preserving tradition
2. Staying away from bad oils and boxed masalas
3. Making food that actually tastes like your mom's or grandma's cooking
It's a labor of love, plain and simple. If that's what you're looking for too, come along for a bite of nostalgia.
What are your portions like?
All regular dishes serve one. Generous — you won't leave the table wanting more. Many people have said it was enough for two. You'll have to test that out for yourself since appetites differ.
All specialty orders clearly indicate the number of people they can serve, so you can choose.
Ingredients
Where do you source your meat from?
We keep it simple: chicken comes from Sargent Farms, beef and veal from Shaan Foods in Cambridge. No third supplier, no exceptions. So you can enjoy your meal knowing exactly what's on your plate — it's 100% hand-slaughtered, halal.
What kind of spices do you use?
We grind, blanch, and mix our own spices the old-fashioned way. No pre-packaged, pop-the-box shortcuts here. It takes longer, but there's just no comparison to the taste of spices made from scratch.
If cookie-cutter and convenient is more your speed, no hard feelings — that's what the Shan Masala box is for 😉
Which oil do you use?
Olive oil. Ghee where needed. Mustard oil for a few rare traditional recipes. We don't touch vegetable oil — except for frying the Memoni samosa, where we stick to canola oil. Apparently it's got plant-based omega-3 fats and a higher smoke point, so we'll take it.
Ordering & Preparation
Why can't we receive our food right away?
Good things come to those who wait.
We don't keep freezers stocked with pre-made meals just waiting for an order to come in. Everything's made fresh, right before your scheduled pickup time.
How far in advance should I place an order?
Regular menu items need at least 24 hours' notice — that gives us time to source everything, cook it properly, and package it right.
Specialty dishes need a bit more lead time, at least 3 days. Some of these are real labor-of-love projects — long marination, slow cooking, several stages to get through — so we want the time to do them justice.
Why is the calendar showing 3 days out instead of next day?
This usually happens when there's a specialty item in your cart alongside a regular one — the 3-day notice for the specialty ends up applying to the whole order.
Easiest fix: place two separate orders, one for your regular dishes (24 hours' notice) and one for specialties (3 days' notice), and you'll get the earlier pickup date for the regular items.
Food Safety & Certification
Do you have a Food Handler Certificate?
Absolutely.
All our food is made by a certified food handler, following Ontario's food safety standards. Proper handling, storage, prep, and sanitation, every step of the way — so you can enjoy your meal with complete peace of mind.
And while you may not have seen the inside of a busy commercial kitchen, womenfolk are welcome to swing by my family kitchen by appointment.
How do you handle food allergies?
We take allergies seriously, and we'll do our best to work with your dietary needs. There's a comment box at checkout where you can leave us a note about any dietary restrictions or allergies, and we'll let you know what we can customize.
Speciality Orders & Events
What is a specialty order?
These are the dishes that take real time and care — more than our regular menu items ask for.
Think Haleem, Shami Kababs, Nihari — the kind of labor-intensive dishes usually saved for special occasions and family gatherings.
Do you cater events?
Yes! Family gatherings, Eid celebrations, corporate lunches, community events, you name it.
Whether you're feeding 20 people or 200, we'll work with you to build a menu that fits. Just reach out as early as you can so we can talk availability and options.
Meal Plans & Subscriptions
Do you offer a monthly meal plan?
Yes!
Our month-to-month plan is for busy couples, bachelors, students, seniors — really anyone who wants real home-style cooking but doesn't always have time to make it themselves.
Maybe you're working long hours, living on your own, missing your mom's cooking, or just tired of restaurant food and unhealthy takeout. Whatever the reason, our meal plan helps bring real food back to the table.
Want to know more about options, pricing, and delivery schedules? Just contact us and we'll walk you through it.