On one of the great "Around the World in 35 Blocks" food tours run by the 17th Ave Business Revitalization Zone, I was served delicious samosas from Skylark (while browsing the produce next door at Market Produce). My friend and I vowed to return one day. Today was the day!
Located in a small strip mall, Skylark serves a buffet lunch from Tuesday to Friday, has three weekend lunch specials (vegetarian, meat or mixed thali) and always serves up a regular menu of a la carte Indian dishes. As well, there is a small sweet shop at the front of the restaurant if you'd like to grab some baked goods to go.
My friend and I both ordered the weekend special vegetable thali ($9.99) with a mango lassi ($4.50) to drink. We were served dishes with basmati rice in the center, surrounded by raita, daal, chutney, mixed vegetable curry and sweet rice pudding (for dessert). We also each received a piece of naan on the side. All of the food was good, and the lassi was one of the best I've ever had.
The restaurant was busy (especially for a late Sunday lunch!) and based on the quality of our food I'm looking forward to going back for either the lunch buffet or a full dinner from the menu!