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| - Bombay Touch is a recent and welcome addition to the Thornhill dining scene.
While not located in one the GTA's South Asian population centres it can confidently compete in terms of its wide-ranging menu, authentic taste and value. Note that they feature both Punjabi and South Indian menus. But alas the latter is only offered on weekdays. As our server explained that the kitchen only has one tava, fry pan like cookware for making traditional flatbreads such as chapatis and dosas, which would make for a long wait on weekends.
As you enter their dining room what first sets Bombay Touch apart from many other Indian restos is pleasing decor, minimal noise and subdued lighting. All contributing to a relaxing dining experience.
We start with the fish pakora ($9.99) set on a dish with five pieces of perfectly executed greaseless fritters. We thoroughly enjoyed their Papri Chaat ($5.99) consisting of round puffed-up crunchy chips with chickpeas, potatoes, yoghurt & tamarind chutney. As we hemmed and hawed over whether to order Samosas or not, our hostess suggested the Samosa Chaat ($5.99). An "all dressed" version with two Vegetarian Samosas, channa, yoghurt and a vibrant green mint sauce substituted for tamarind. The yoghurt softens the samosas but doesn't quite do away with their crisp, which makes for an enhanced taste appeal. One of the younger diners not fond of any sauces opted for the chicken samosa ($1.99) and proceeded to devour it. Ordering another in the latter part of our meal was a sure indication of his approval.
Their rendition of Mango Lassi ($3.99) was a generous serving of a very pleasing, well blended and sweet refresher. I wasn't as enthusiastic about their coriander infused Salty Lassi ($3.99) which was very flavorful but lacked the viscosity I am used to. More yoghurt or less water would make for an easy fix.
Service between courses really lagged.
Our wait was rewarded with the main courses arriving in rapid succession. A sizzling iron dish of Lamb Tikka ($17.99) is always a pleasing sight to behold. Properly cooked chunks of tender lamb resting between pieces of sweet peppers and onions, decorated with fresh coriander. A puree of spinach with cubes of fresh white cheese, their Palak Paneer ($10.99) was delicate, creamy without a hint of bitterness occasionally detected in this dish at other establishments. Their Baingan Bharta ($11.99) is outstanding. Consisting of baked mashed eggplant cooked with green peas, fresh tomatoes, onions & spices. By far the most appealing rendition I've tasted to date.
The Chicken Tikka Masala ($16.99 ) a sauté of chicken tikka with onions, peppers and contained fresh ginger is yet another winning dish. Several very large pieces of Naan and a generous serving of basmati rice are included with the main courses.
Is there room for dessert one fellow diner asks? A rhetorical question to be sure since I consider it a culinary crime to have an Indian meal without one.
What a welcome sight it was to see miniature brown milk jugs filled with their mixed nut kulfi ($4.50). Somewhat thicker than most versions I've tasted, it was rich, creamy and absolutely delicious down to the last teaspoon full. Their Kheer ($2.99), India's traditional rice pudding was also nice and rich. We would have appreciated sipping our tea with dessert but it arrived just as we were finishing it.
A terrific, high-quality multi-dish father's day repast enjoyed by our family of five for $150 inclusive of tax and tip.
We look forward to returning to sample a couple of dosas and/or uppatham
from their South Indian menu.
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