"After leaving Ontario Place, my friends and I were hungry and looking for somewhere to eat dinner. We consulted several smartphone apps and a friend for recommendations but we still couldn't decide where to go. A friend suggested we try the neighbourhood around Queen and Ossington. I had heard there were some good restaurants around there. With so many choices, we still couldn't decide where to go but settled on Hungry Amoo because it had good ratings and an interesting name.\n\nThe space looks trendy, cozy, and intimate, with dim lighting, exposed brick walls, and patrons dining by candlelight. Very nice.\n\nOur server was very helpful in explaining some of the dishes on the menu since we weren't very familiar with Iranian/Middle-Eastern food. He also told us that Hungry Amoo means Hungry Uncle. We chose the Tamarind Beef as an appetizer, Whole Roasted Eggplant as an entree and two of us chose the Kebob.\n\nThe Tamarind Beef was pulled brisket with roasted cashews and cauliflower, date sauce, and garnished with crispy lotus root chips. Delicious and very nicely presented! The meat was tender and the sauce didn't overpower the dish.\n\nThe Eggplant was also very nicely presented and colourful with the yoghurt sauce on it. It must have been good because there was nothing left. I did, however, get to taste the lentils and liked the flavours.\n\nThe lamb Kebob was perfectly seasoned and cooked. Delicious! The jalapeno puree added a perfect little kick and the pickled corn had a nice acidity. The couscous was perfectly fluffy and buttery!\n\nOverall, we all agreed that the food was excellent! The ambiance and service were equally impressive. The chef/owner chatted with us for a while. Nice personal touch. We would definitely come back."^^ . "5"^^ . "0"^^ . . "2017-05-21T00:00:00"^^ . "0"^^ . "0"^^ . . .