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| - Ruby Burma is a gem! Just opened in April 2013, it is the first and only Burmese restaurant in Montreal. When my partner and I walked in we had no idea what Burmese food would taste like but we decided to be adventurous and try something new.
We were greeted by two very friendly owners who then rushed to cook us dinner from scratch!
The food was delicious, somewhere at the crossroads between India, China, Thailand. We tried four dishes:
1. The Green Tea Leaf Salad is famous Burmese appetizing dish featuring pickled tea leaves. The salad has a unique texture, crunchy crispy and nutty, with an assortement of beans intersperesed and a house special dressing made of lime and fish sauce.
2. Baya Kyaw is a fritter of course split pea mixed with Burmese curry spices, served with dipping sauce ( fresh tamarind, ginger garlic...). These were very fun to nibble on.
3. Ah Thoke Son or Northern Light Salad is great for vegetarians and boasts a mix of 24 ingredients including 4 types of noodles, green papaya, tofu, onions, and a tamarind dressing. It was served in room temperature and it is delicious- but this is HOT and if you need it toned down to suit your palate, be sure to ask.
4. Chicken curry- was very interesting- usual suspect ingredients, onion, ginger and garlic, and light tomato based sauce. But tasted nothing like Indian or Thai curries. A very unique flavour.
Ambiance was slightly loud being right St. Laurent, but we didn't mind. With every bite on these new and exciting dishes, we felt like we in some urban centre in Myanmmar.
Overall, a fantastic experience! I will be back to support this new business and help this unique cuisine flourish in Montreal.
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