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| - This place is an Indian restaurant and pub all in one. First of all, the location across from the bandstand on Main Street Unionville is fantastic, and the patio and large windows really take advantage of this. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is pretty cozy as well -- lots of wood and stone.
For a restaurant that seems to be emphasizing its pub aspects these days -- there is a sign that says "...and neighbourhood pub" or something similar -- there isn't a huge beer list, but what's on tap is certainly respectable. They also give you shot glasses with mango lassi when you arrive. They really prepare it well -- my wife ended up getting a full glass of it and really liked it.
For an app, we had the "vegateable trio," which is spinach pakora, potato tikki and onion bhaji. All three were great and were accompanied by different sauces. Lots of spice and flavour!
For the main, I had the chicken vindaloo, and it was well prepared with lots of flavour and heat. The basmati rice and garlic naan were also great and complemented the meal well. This isn't really the most authentic Indian food, but I don't think that really matters. The menu seems really well thought out and a lot of care seems to have gone into the smaller details. For example, my wife's main had a few maraschino cherries in it, which was a nice surprise that somehow worked with her meal.
The service is excellent and helpful, and this seems like a very well run establishment.
Like all restaurants on Main Street Unionville, you're paying a bit of a premium for the location. If you just want straight-up Indian food, you can find it for a cheaper price at any number of plazas, but you won't get atmosphere like this.
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