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| - What a catch! This budding city sure is lucky to attract the eyes of some fantastic seafood restaurant entrepreneurs. This Asian fusion seafood boil trend is really picking up and with all trends, there are winners and there are losers. Good Catch is, in my books, an absolute winner!
I don't expect a lot from these over-sauced, deep fried seafood joints but I kept getting surprised by the tastiness of everything! If you're gonna come, bring friends, leave your diet at home, and get ready to drink a lot of water! Between 12 of us, we got an assortment of:
Shrimp Gumbo: Feels, looks, and tastes like a regular soup. Out of everything ordered, this was the one I liked the least, though it still tasted alright. I just expected gumbo to be thicker, like a shrimp stew.
Mussels in House Sauce: Yes, that house sauce in a bag is salty as all hell but it's the epitome of garlicky goodness. Mussels are the perfect vessel with their meaty morsels and built-in scoop.
Soft Shell Crab Sandwich: Finally!! A soft shell crab sandwich that is accessible to me! Previously, I traveled downtown to get a hold of one of these beauties and left disappointed. Good Catch, your soft shell did not need a hard sell. One bite and I was sold!
Oyster Sliders: Fried oysters in 3 brioche sliders. I didn't know this was a thing...but it's now one of the most delicious things you can do with an oyster. Seriously, I'd go back just to order this by itself.
Soft Shell Crab Fried Rice: Something on the more Asian end of Asian fusion. It's a pyramid of fried goodness with generous chunks of soft shell crab.
My one suggestion would be adding bigger variety of non-fried seafood goods, like pastas, which they lack right now. I mean I love my deep fried sandwiches, but sometimes you want something a bit easier on the throat, especially with the salty salt bags of saucy seafood.
Service was good, but not great. This might require just a bit more practice on the staff's part. Speaking of the staff, damn. That is one good looking crew. Located in the swanky "Downtown Markham" with a massive drink selection, great seating, and a sports bar vibe, the food wouldn't be the only thing you come back for! The Good Catch is definitely one of the best catches in this landlocked city.
(49/100) - 2017
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