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| - We were driving home from downtown last night after a long day, and my wife had a fancy for Indian food. Even though there are quite a few Indian eateries in Markham, I hadn't found anything particularly authentic or enjoyable until I came across Babu on Yelp (the iPhone saved the day!).
I'd never had Sri Lankan food before but for those who enjoy Indian food, Babu has many classics such as butter chicken. The Pakistani biriyani (thanks Devan!) was much richer, spicier and more flavourful than the biriyani's we've had from closer to Steeles.
However, it was the naan and the kothu roti that really blew my mind. While most of the food is severed from warming stations, both these dishes are made fresh when you walk in. If you've never had naan directly from the tandoor, you're in for a treat. Almost blackened on one side, moist and fluffy without being doughy -- I could have eaten three.
Kothu roti is apparently a traditional sri lankan dish that then gets chopped into small pieces -- the guy doing the chopping had probably the leanest forearms I've ever seen, likely from doing this all day! It's delicious, that's all I can say.
If you're afraid of spice (which you shouldn't be), do bear in mind a lot of the food is quite spicy. Talk to the friendly staff for less spicy options.
We spent $32 incl. tax on a feast that's fed myself and my wife for two dinners now, and we still have leftovers for lunch tomorrow. Fantastic value for food so yummy!
Don't be put off by four star rating -- I'm harsh ;) Go check out Babu and make your own mind up.
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