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| - For my 100th review, I wanted to write about a restaurant that never fails to blow me away. Little Sister is a small, unassuming joint that consistently prepares some of the best food in Toronto.
This time around, I ate:
Satay Lillit (Balinese Spiced Chicken): This is one of three skewers on offer and it is, no surprise, delicious. It arrived without sauce, which I initially found concerning, but one bite told me that no sauce was required. The meat was tender and juicy, and so flavorful, too. A perfect start to the meal.
Fried Cauliflower Salad (Rujak, Green Onion, Puffed Rice): I would eat cauliflower every day if this is how it was prepared. So good.
Babi Guling (Crispy Balinese Pork Wrap, Pickles, Peanuts): Oh my god. This is essentially a lettuce wrap that you assemble yourself and it might just be the best version of this dish I've ever had. The meat is the real star here, since it's cooked in a way that the pork is irresistibly crispy without becoming dry. The accompanying hot sauce is perfect and just spicy enough, while the "pickles" are actually delicious pieces of pickled melon. (I thought it was celery when the plate first arrived!)
Nasi Goreng: Their version of fried rice, this is something I order every time I'm at Little Sister. It's quite literally the best fried rice I've ever eaten and honestly, I could eat it every day of my life. It's a perfect accompaniment to the next two dishes.
Udang Kari (Shrimp Coconut Curry): This was my first time eating this dish but now I feel like it'll become a regular thing. Imagine the best shrimp curry you've ever had and then multiply it a few hundred times and you'll have this dish. It's rich and flavorful and the huge shrimp are cooked perfectly.
Semur Java (Javanese Dark Spiced Braised Beef, Crispy Potato, Green Onion): Like the Nasi Goreng, I order this every time I come to the restaurant. It's a saucy, addictive dish that contains the softest beef you could imagine. I love it.
I've noticed quite a few reviews complaining about the prices. Yes, Little Sister isn't a cheap restaurant, but when you're getting quality at this level, it's actually an insane bargain. (I would pay more for these dishes.)
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