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| - Indonesian Rijsttafel (based review) - September 28th, 2011
Note: I didn't have Mediterranian Bistro fare, so please refer to other reviews for Quince's daily norm. Quince held a rare-find Indonesian Rijsttafel night in Toronto on September 28th, 2011. Much appreciation(+0.5 star) for the owner to hold this Special Evening as part of his Dutch Heritage.
I didn't expect much of the atmosphere but on a night of full patrons the space livened up to it's Bistro potentials and the design showed it's eclectic beauty and grace easily matching any styles of Downtown Bistros. As a sidenote, Toronto offers very little in terms of Indonesian food and the ones I've had I can't say I'm a complete fan of. Now on to the Food(think Kaiseki servings) of the night....
On the Menu: Indonesian Rijsttafel($55.00/person)
Sides/Condiments:
Atjar Tjampour, Seroundeng, Sate Sauce,Sambal Goran Ketang Kering,
Roedjak Manis, Kroepoek Oedang, Sambal Badjak
As noted, some of these really helped to customize flavours on some otherwise bland Mains. Favourite goes to Sambal Badjak(Fried Spiced Sambal Oelek) by a mile.
Mains/Sharing Plates:
Rempeh, Sate Ajam, Sambal Daging, Udang Rendang,
Sambal Goreng Telor, Sambal Ikan Tomat, Gado Gado,
Rendang Pedang, Babi Pangang, Ajam Pedis, Sambal Goreng Boontjes,
Nasi Goreng, Steamed Rice
Most dishes are not easily recognizable on first sight except for the Sate Ajam. If not for the over-the-top friendly service patiently and enthusiasticly explaining each and every single dish to us, it would be a guessing game all night. My Friend already had a huge ? mark on her head all day, lets give her a break this night. :P
Mehs: Udang Rendang, Sambal Daging, Rendang Pedang
Interesting: Rempeh, Nasi Goreng, Sambal Goreng Boontjes
Not all the dishes were mindblowing but at least I had a chance to experience and now I know my personal favourites going forward. I was plenty full semi-belly busting while my Friend packed a good portion home.
This event was definitely worth it's weight in Sambal.
We even got some Dutch Spekkoek(?) Cake to end our Meal.
Let's do this again sometime.
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