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| - Barans is an excellent example of a solid restaurant to which you would be proud to bring your family, partner, and friends.
Upon entering the vicinity, you will be immediately impressed with the cozy and trendy interior. I particularly adored the open kitchen, wall of photos and knick-knacks, calming blue wall colour, and the giant clocks that showcase the time difference between Toronto and Istanbul. Even the washrooms will blow you away! While doing your ''business'', you will probably be entranced by the cleanliness and the funky geometric titled walls in monochromatic colours. Also, capacity-wise, the square footage looks minimal from the outside, but it is actually very spacious inside while allowing multiple groups of all sizes to be seated at once. If you're on the search for an Instagrammable, low-key spot for your next outing or party, then look no further!
Furthermore, the food here is praise-worthy! At first, the prices seem to be on the higher end. However, you'll take back that opinion once you receive your orders. Each item we ordered came with generous portions, and this included heaping amounts of protein. Yes, this wasn't the usual and disheartening case in which you receive a mountain of carbs with minimal protein. Rather, our carbs, veggies, and protein were equal in portion size or, even better, the meat for some of us made up most of the plate! My party of 5 went bonkers over this price to portion ratio and I will guarantee that you will too!
Additionally, the presentation and flavour of their dishes are impeccable! My party members shared all of our dishes and there wasn't one side or meat that we didn't think was delicious. The meats were cooked perfectly, the veggies were mildly seasoned and the coleslaw and mash were mind-blowing for me. I don't usually like mash and coleslaw, but the kind that came with my chicken schnitzel must have been the cooler cousins of these foods because not only were they yellow-orange in colour, they had a deeper, earthy taste that didn't overpower the meat or feel too heavy. Plus, the sauces were buttery, rich, and/or complimentary to any veggie, mash, or meat we dipped into them. Therefore, we enjoyed creating unique and fun flavour combinations! If they weren't plated so beautifully that I had to snap a photo of every dish, we would have immediately dove into the food!
Nothing is perfect, but Barans is the closest to perfection. For example, there was a mixup with our order, but the server resolved it immediately and discounted our bill without us requesting the discount. He checked up on us regularly and was also very polite throughout our meal. Essentially, the level of hospitality is high here at Barans, so you're not going to get short-changed with poor, unresponsive service.
Overall, Barans is a rare needle in a hay stack. From high quality, belly-filling dishes to chic decor to respectful service and so forth, you'll love your entire experience here. Best of all, you won't break the bank! Bring your loved ones, your colleagues, your strange cousins, or whoever else! You need to take them here. It's that dank.
Tip: For those coffee lovers out there, ensure you try the Turkish Coffee. You will receive an espresso, a Turkish delight, a glass of water and a method to the madness (the server will explain how you should enjoy the coffee). The whole set looks very royal as well for those who like being impressed. Guess what? This incredibly unique experience comes at an affordable price of $4!
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