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| - One could say that my reviews are somewhat one-sided, and in all honesty I probably wouldn't disagree. The reason why is because I have a tendency to only review things that sweep me off my feet, things that blow me out of the park, things that make me want to write about it to so others can share in the surreal moments. Well, it's happened again, and here I am drooling over my keyboard.
The name is Babu Catering & Takeouts Bakery & Sweets. This take-out/delivery only restaurant brings warmth to my ora. I have not felt this compelled to drop a review since I ate at Pizzeria Libretto (221 Ossington, T.O.)
One of the key selling points of Babu's is the exceptional spread. For a restaurant like this to offer so many fresh dishes along with tons of sweets and fresh baked goods is overwhelming. Overall the food is spicier than the average Indian food because of the Tamil style of cooking. I would recommend asking for moderately spicy dishes if you're sensitive to spicy style food, and do not be afraid to ask the staff, they are kind and helpful often letting you taste dishes before selecting.
Babu's offers all kinds of dishes both Tamil and Indian. Dosais & sambars, various kothu roti's, malaysian noodles, roughly a dozen meat curries, a dozen veggie curries, and tons of other greats such as biryani, chili chicken and both tamil and Indian, just to name a few. They boast the largest menu of fresh food that I have veer seen, the list literally goes on and on. All the curries and dishes I've tried thus far are all outstanding, exploding with flavour and spice.
In one section of the storefront you will find many classic vegetarian Tamil and Indian dishes such as: Dal makhni, kadhi, shahi paneer, mattar paneer, payasam, chutney, sambal just to name a few. The mushroom curry and channa is delish here as well. At any given time they have 6 different types of rice going and many variations of delicious and moist biryani.
After conversing with staff members, I began to learn that the individuals in charge of the various types and styles of cuisine at Babu's have all been hand selected and some have even come from abroad to do what they do best. The tandoori chicken, seekh kababs, and chicken tikka are all cooked in a tandoor operated by an individual who has mastered the art of cooking in this clay contraption of magic. The gentlemen in charge of kothu roti's as well I'm told is the best of the best, when he gets to chopping up the meal there are pieces of egg, meat and roti flying everywhere. By eating the food here you will come to realize these chaps are bang on.
So long story drastically short, this whole experience becomes even better when you go to pay. On average each dish costs roughly $3-4. Today I had a lunch take out container with 2 meats, 2 veggies and basmati rice + bottle water, $6.69. On other days I'll order a beef Kothu Roti w/ 2 pieces of chicken tikka + bottle water, $9.40. Did I mention the Kothu Roti feeds 3 people??
I could sit here and write about Babu's until my fingers go numb, this place is a must. Not only is the taste and quality of food outstanding, not only is it cheap as chips, but the Markham storefront is cleaner than clean. I feel a great sense of pride ordering food there because of how immaculate they keep the place. The restaurants I frequently go to for my Indian/Asian food fixes could not hold a candle to Babu's. The counter tops are all stainless steel and the venue has a sleek organized look to it. By far the cleanest venue I have ever ordered Indian or Tamil food from.
A must for the food lover.
Below is the hardest "Ideal Order" I have ever tried to draw up. Simply because there is too much to eat. Nonetheless, ordering the below will have you hooked.
Ideal Order
-Veggie/Chicken/Beef/Mutton Kothu Roti (feeds 3 ppl, very spicy)
-Roast Mutton Curry (spicy)
-Butter Chicken
-Pakistani Biryani
-Chicken Tikka or Tandoori Chicken
-Naan
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