A secret gem in Aurora that I actually want to keep it as a secret lol. But Bijoy's Restaurant truly deserves our support and recognition :)
I had a fantastic dinner experience at Bijoy's from beginning to end. First heard about Bijoy from Alfred A. who was very impressed with the vday dinner with his fiance. I went the next day to check it out and I was seriously blown away.
It is a small house in Temperance Street. Limited parking at the back of restaurant. Street parking is available. We were greeted by a very nice lady; she took care of us and the entire restaurant by herself... amazing work! The menu is very extensive - Canadian food made with fresh herbs and ingredients - I had a hard time choosing my dish! Oh and be sure to save room for dessert... you don't want to miss out ;)
Now, compliments to the chef and the kitchen crew!
The baked brie with pear marmalade was impressive. It was a very generous portion of brie. My husband was SO happy because he loves cheese lol. and it paired very well with the sourdough.
Scallops with fennel cream sauce was SO delicious. I literally want to drink the sauce lol. Portion is a bit smaller with 3 scallops but they give a fair amount of veggies and choice of a side. It was a nice portion for me since I eat very little.
Pork chop with apple sauce was a nice combo. Nice piece of pork... some parts were a bit overdone, however, the overall taste was still very tasty. Alfred A. said their veal chop was very good... need to go back and try them out!
For dessert, we ordered the popular pavlova - it had a crispy meringue base with a nice lemon curd inside and topped with a mountain of seasonal fresh fruits and whipped cream - sounds very sweet but it was actually quite a nice balance :)
If you are living in or visiting someone in Aurora or if you're just passing by the Town of Aurora... be sure to check out Bijoy's Restaurant. Highly, highly recommended. Make sure you make a reservation as well.
Lunch is available Monday to Saturday
Dinner is available Thursday to Sunday only.
High tea is only available Wednesday and Sunday.
^ If there are any changes, please let me know! Can't wait to come back for brunch/lunch with my family :)