"5"^^ . "Loka is known for local and Canadian dishes. One of the O&B restaurants, that lives up to the chain's reputation. Many vegetarian options that are quite flavourful. Prompt and friendly service who explained everything and gave us a complimentary soup like dish to start.\n\nWe made reservations online 3 weeks in advance for their winterlicious menu. I ordered the shaved lonza for my appetizer and my friend had the pickled Arctic char. The maple crema was a delicious sweet contrast to the savoury lonza. Of the 2, the arctic char was more memorable, flavourful, and unique. Subtle hints of dill and crispy texture of the leeks. Yet I couldn't figure out where the watermelon flavouring went. \n\nFor the main, we both had the maple glazed pork belly. My pork was slightly tough but my friend found hers very tender. It came with black beans and boiled beets.\n\nFor dessert I had the brownie which was delicious! The goat yogurt was very light and slightly sour, but the perfect combo for the sweet brownie. The granite was actually made with strawberries and not the advertised candied peaches. It was the consistency of shaved ice but slightly melted.\n\nChill atmosphere, not a lot of people so noise wasn't an issue and really unique pairings in their dishes. Looking forward to returning."^^ . "0"^^ . "0"^^ . . "0"^^ . . . "2018-02-07T00:00:00"^^ .