Our taste for Indian food went-up a thousand notches thanks to Amaya. We were sure we couldn’t taste a better bite. And then we opened our mouths at Bread Bar.The brand new North Yonge resto is the latest venture by Amaya owners Hemant Bhagwani and Derek Valleau. Bread Bar continues their magical, edible journey – only this time they’re serving it up small plates style, with a delectable, naan-inspired- twist.
To say the night’s tasting menu ($45) surpassed our expectations would be an understatement.
After downing the house-special amuse bouche, featuring a liquid shot of watermelon and ginger, our appetite was off to a kicking start. What came next was the perfect medley of textures, flavours, spices and colours. Masala spiced lobster naan featuring chunky white lobster morsels infused in warm, buttery naan led into sweet and sour eggplant swimming in a sauce of tamarind pulp and curry leaves. A tandori platter of apricot chicken, salmon and lamb kabobs, with combinations of lime, curry and hot sauces was absolutely divine; same for the duck roasted with orange and cardomon.
We could go on about the sides of jewelled basmati rice and spiced yoghurt with pomegranate seeds, but we’ll skip to our velvety chocolate truffles, pistachio brittle and ginger cookie desert and leave it at that.
Can Indian-fusion get any better? With cuisine like this, the bar’s definitely been set.
Bread Bar3305 Yonge St.
(416) 487-1100
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