. . . "Indonesian Rijsttafel (based review) - September 28th, 2011\n\nNote: I didn't have Mediterranian Bistro fare, so please refer to other reviews for Quince's daily norm. Quince held a rare-find Indonesian Rijsttafel night in Toronto on September 28th, 2011. Much appreciation(+0.5 star) for the owner to hold this Special Evening as part of his Dutch Heritage.\n\nI didn't expect much of the atmosphere but on a night of full patrons the space livened up to it's Bistro potentials and the design showed it's eclectic beauty and grace easily matching any styles of Downtown Bistros. As a sidenote, Toronto offers very little in terms of Indonesian food and the ones I've had I can't say I'm a complete fan of. Now on to the Food(think Kaiseki servings) of the night....\n\nOn the Menu: Indonesian Rijsttafel($55.00/person)\n\nSides/Condiments: \n\nAtjar Tjampour, Seroundeng, Sate Sauce,Sambal Goran Ketang Kering,\nRoedjak Manis, Kroepoek Oedang, Sambal Badjak\n\nAs noted, some of these really helped to customize flavours on some otherwise bland Mains. Favourite goes to Sambal Badjak(Fried Spiced Sambal Oelek) by a mile.\n\nMains/Sharing Plates:\n\nRempeh, Sate Ajam, Sambal Daging, Udang Rendang, \nSambal Goreng Telor, Sambal Ikan Tomat, Gado Gado,\nRendang Pedang, Babi Pangang, Ajam Pedis, Sambal Goreng Boontjes,\nNasi Goreng, Steamed Rice\n\nMost dishes are not easily recognizable on first sight except for the Sate Ajam. If not for the over-the-top friendly service patiently and enthusiasticly explaining each and every single dish to us, it would be a guessing game all night. My Friend already had a huge ? mark on her head all day, lets give her a break this night. :P\n\nMehs: Udang Rendang, Sambal Daging, Rendang Pedang\nInteresting: Rempeh, Nasi Goreng, Sambal Goreng Boontjes\n\nNot all the dishes were mindblowing but at least I had a chance to experience and now I know my personal favourites going forward. I was plenty full semi-belly busting while my Friend packed a good portion home. \n\nThis event was definitely worth it's weight in Sambal.\nWe even got some Dutch Spekkoek(?) Cake to end our Meal.\nLet's do this again sometime."^^ . "1"^^ . "4"^^ . "2"^^ . "2"^^ . "2011-10-07T00:00:00"^^ .