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| - WOW! What a wonderful surprise!! Came here on a coupon deal and was very unimpressed--lousy radio playing top 40, slow service, lame decor, and the appetizer didn't arrive before the main course. Drink and water service were slow, the orders were slow to be taken, the ambiance was missing in action. I just figured this was our first and last visit. BUT THEN THE FOOD CAME! Yum! Wow. I've had a lot of South Asian food in Toronto, and this was right up there with the best.
Here's the rundown:
1.) Naan. Decent--nothing special. Ditto for the onion version.
2.) Kukhura Sekuwa. This "appetizer" arrived after everything else and was a huge portion! And it was totally scrumptious!! Highest recommendation.
3.) Eggplant bharta. Our lowest grade. Too much tomato? Not sure. Baigun bharta is usually a sure-fire bet, but not here. A bit too acidic? Not sure, but it did not work for us, and we usually get this dish at South Asian places.
4.) Shrimp/prawn curry (I think that was the name). AWESOME! Delectable. A phenomenal dish.
5.) Veggie korma. Pretty good. B or B-. Nothing special, but worked all right.
6.) Special pulau (pea pulau? Can't remember). Not worth the extra cost beyond rice. Generous amounts of green peas, but really not much more than the taste of rice.
7.) Mango lassi. Delicious. Not too sweet, nice texture, fresh mangoes, lots of pulp.
8.) Beer selection--pretty weak. Just a bunch of bottled lagers for about $6/each. No ale, nothing on tap.
9.) Wine. My wife had a decent Chilean cab-sauv for $6, and was satisfied.
I suggest a kid-menu, for picky ones like mine. How about a "naan pizza"?
Hopefully these guys can spruce up their service, music, and decor. But I don't even care, if the food is this good. I'm definitely going back. Without a doubt my new favourite South Asian place in Toronto.
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