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| - Being from Calgary, I have to admit my exposure to roti is limited. But, if I know anything about food, Kori's Roti Shop is definitely one for the books.
Tucked away in an unassuming area of Oakville, this little shop serves a small but fantastic selection of Trinidadian dishes. For my first time, I thought I would try two kinds since they had 'mini' versions. So, I ordered the goat and the chickpea, both with gravy as well as a side order of beef patty. Now when it comes to good food, I'll admit I can take down quite a bit. But man, these mini's were like an American definition of size small while their regulars, a supersize. Portions aside, the goat roti with gravy was phenomenal. Perfectly seasoned and tender with melt in your mouth chunks of potato tucked inside a warm roti, I inhaled while thanking myself for wearing stretchy pants. Equally good was the beef patty. Now, I don't know if it's better than Allan's or Randy's but it was good in its own right. The meat and gravy was rich and the pastry was flaky and buttery. Because the goat roti was such a substantial amount, I had to get the chickpea roti to go. While it was still good, I found the chickpeas a little too on the crunchy side and dry without the gravy. Regardless, it was still good and something I would get as a lighter option but, the clear winner is still the goat roti.
Like many of my favorite places, this spot isn't fancy decor or service wise. But, like many small, family-owned restaurants, it excels in food and pricing. At around $7.50 per mini, I can absolutely justify the drive to satisfy my saucy, gravy, curry cravings anytime. Don't wait, go and get it. It's ggggrrrreat!
*Also, park in the lot next to Kori's. There is very limited parking at Kori's.
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