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| - This is a place to get excited about. I love food, and can usually find some capacity to enjoy it in regardless of what's being served. It's not often though that I eat something and get physically excited about it. The lamb pita at FAT Lamb Kouzina is one of my favourite things to eat - not just in Toronto - but ever. It's essentially perfect. The lamb is succulent, and verges into mutton territory in terms of flavour. The fact that I write that as a positive thing is a testament to how good this is. I hate mutton. I've never understood what people like about it. Having had this (which, to be clear, isn't mutton), I totally get it. This pita is a tribute to the distinct flavour of lamb, with every element of the sandwich emphasizing a different quality of the meat. Don't get me wrong, each ingredient is an occasion onto itself. The pita bread is hands down the best I've had in my life, and I'm Mediterranean. The tzatziki has the perfect amount of garlic and richness. Tomatoes and onions are super fresh. What I'm saying though is that when these things are combined, you get something really special. I can't emphasize enough how much I enjoyed this. I ate the whole thing in less than 10 minutes. I know I should have taken more time to appreciate it, but when something is that amazing, you appreciate it most when you get to reflect on the experience of having eaten it.
The owners (husband and wife?) are lovely, and happy to answer questions or give suggestions. I had to walk back just to share my enthusiasm with them.
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