Toronto’s Top Delivery: five best bets in the east end

GREEK FEAST KALYVIA This Danforth bastion delivers massively portioned Greek staples like calamari, souvlaki, lamb chops and the usual dips. A warning: the garlic is intense. What to order: The moussaka ($14), topped with creamy béchamel and thin rounds of tangy eggplant, comes with garlicky tzatziki tempered only slightly by cucumber and chewy pita. A mound of rice and crispy golden roasted potatoes round out the traditional trifecta of Greek starches. Delivery zone: South of O’Connor between Yonge and Woodbine. 420 Danforth Ave., 416-463-3333

VIRTUOUS VEGAN FOOD BELMONTE RAW Carole Belmonte’s raw food restaurant specializes in organic, gluten-free, sugar-free vegan fare. The menu changes every two days, and there’s an extensive juice detox program. What to order: The beet slaw with ginger-sesame nuggets brings a bright tangle of beets, carrots, bok choi, yellow pepper, jicama, sprouts and lentils in a ginger-tamari vinaigrette. Orders have to be placed a day ahead, and there’s a $60 minimum. Delivery zone: Across the GTA. 1022 Queen St. E., 647-340-1218

PUNJABI CLASSICS SHER E PUNJAB An unexpected Punjabi gem in the middle of Greektown, this family-run restaurant has been cranking out sizzling tandooris and rich curries since 1975. Vegetable dishes arrive still steaming. What to order: Keema egg curry ($10) with minced beef, peas and a hard-boiled egg is a gently spicy, crowd-pleasing alternative to butter chicken ($10). It’s best scooped up with flaky, charred naan that’s almost too hot to touch. Delivery zone: South of O’Connor between Broadview and Woodbine. 351 Danforth Ave., 416-465-2125

PAD THAI ALTERNATIVE SUKHOTHAI The owners of this neighbourhood gem used to run a curry hut in Thailand and now cook up five different varieties along with other North Thailand specialties. What to order: The khao soi brings a huge container of rice noodles and beef (or chicken) in a rich curry gravy, topped with green onions, coriander and deep-fried crispy noodles. It’s a happy-making middle ground between pad Thai and coconut curry. Delivery zone: South of Danforth between Jarvis and Coxwell. 247 Parliament St., 416-913-8846