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| - Little India rocks. Plain and simple. Have you ever realized you're hungry, hopped on a streetcar heading West down Queen, and decided to just go with the flow and see what you can find? It was an adventure of that sort that brought me to Little India late yesterday afternoon.
Not a huge fan of international cuisine, I would normally skip a restaurant like this in favour of something like The Java House or Shanghai Cowgirl, both nearby. But I had a craving for butter chicken and naan bread so I "what-the-hell-why-notted" and dove in.
The food was delicious. My friend and I ordered the daily special for two and were not disappointed. We got:
-something to snack on while we waited
-a delicious appetizer (vegetable pakora)
-TWO chicken dishes (one was butter chicken with a sweet kick, yum)
-a vegetable dish
-a huge plate of rice (well cooked, not sticky or overly starchy)
-a substantial basket of naan bread
-dessert (maybe the weakest element of the meal, but still tasty)
-and coffee or tea!
It came to a grand total of 40 bucks, including tip. For both of us! Wowza!
Our water was constantly replenished (it would have to be, Indian can be spicy for us North American folk) and the food arrived quickly and still sizzling. Great service.
Restaurant itself was simple but warm, inviting and, most importantly, clean and organized. Clean washroom as well. The lower dining room was very full for a Sunday afternoon. Obviously a well loved local gem.
Go. You won't be disappointed, I promise.
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