The food is average. I tried the grilled salmon with raspberry sauce (23 CAD).
1, rue St-Paul Ouest
Vieux-Montreal
Quebec H2Y 1Y6
Tel (514) 287 9582
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Thursday, June 17, 2010
Restaurants Montreal - Modavie
This is a restaurant in the heart of the old town of Montreal. Within the touristy places this is one of the better choices.
Restaurants Quebec - Aux Anciens Canadiens
Two floor restaurant with different themes in each room that show the way traditional Quebec homes used to look like.
It is a bit of a tourist trap and not cheap, but the food was surprisingly good.
We tried the traditional poutine (homemade french fries with gravy sauce) 13.75 CAD and a salmon filet in a flaky pastry with vegetables. The mains cost between 32 and 59 CAD.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Restaurants Montreal - Tong Sing
This is a good average Chinese restaurant in the middle of China town. Even though this place was recommended by someone Chinese it did not blow me away tastewise.
I am still looking for a great Chinese restaurant in Montreal, if anyone has any great suggestions!
43 rue de la Gauchetiere Est
Montreal H2X 1P4
Tel 514 940 8811
Restaurants Quebec - Aspara
This is a restaurant in the old town part of Quebec that has cambodian, vietnamese and thai specialities. It is a nice change from the touristy places in the centre.
The place is decorated like a living room that has asian and french influence.
The food was tasty and good value for money. Main dishes cost around 24 CAD.
71 rue D'Aauteuil
Quebec G1R 4C3
418 694 0232
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Restaurants Ottawa - Kasbah Village
This is a Moroccan restaurant in downtown Ottawa. Downtown Ottawa is near the Parliament (for those not familiar with Ottawa). Usually downtown restaurants are not great because there are a lot of government buildings and the people may be less price sensitive, but this one is a little jewel.
We tried two Tagines dishes which are served with couscous. The M'Hammar (chicken with tomatoes and onions) and Zayane (lamb with prunes and almonds). I think both dishes were delicious. I find the prunes in dishes give a nice complete flavour and I was not so fond of very slightly cooked onions (they were not raw, but probably just added 1 minute at the end before serving it) in that dish. But that is probably personal preference. Next time I may try the chicken with prunes and almonds.
The interior is nicely decorated which is unusual for Ottawa. Service was also ok.
Main dishes are around 18 CAD which I think is good value for what you get.
Kasbah
261 Laurier West (between Bank & Elgin)
Ottawa
Tel 613-232-3737
Friday, November 6, 2009
Restaurants Montreal - Le Bourlingueur
I nearly forgot about this restaurant! This was our first lunch in Montreal when we arrived. We were walking down the street and were very hungry, but soon realised this was a tourist trap.
The salmon was quite bland 17.75 CAD. The onion soup tasted fine, except the bread that came with it was a little bit of a shock as you can see from the picture. I had to take a picture of this! I do not think this should every be served ...
Le Bourlingueur
363 St-Francois Xavier
Montreal Quebec
Tel 514 845 3646
Monday, October 19, 2009
Restaurants Ottawa - The Urban Pear
The Urban Pear is a great place for brunching! The portions may be a little bit small for those who are used to the huge portions at pancake houses. They however have very interesting food combinations.
We tried the Poached eggs with chorizo and winter kale, as well as pancakes that had an interesting maple syrup, cilantro and lime sauce. ($17.95) Everything was delicious and nicely presented.
It is recommendable to make a reservation before going there, since they do not have many tables and it is a popular place for Sunday brunch.
Unit c 151 Second Ave. Ottawa
Tel. 613-569-9305
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Coriander Thai Cuisine
Till now this is my favourite Thai restaurant in Ottawa. This is the fourth Thai place we have tried. The yellow curry with potatoes is delicious. It is a mild dish with lots of different flavours. Simple, but great!
It is a small place with simple decor. They try hard to please the customers.
We paid around 14 CAD for the main dishes, which I believe is good value for money.
282 Kent St
Ottawa K2P 2A4
Canada
Tel (613) 233 2828
Restaurants Ottawa - Haveli
So back to Ottawa!
There are a lot of Indian buffet type of places in Ottawa. Often they are greasy spoon Indian. Even though Haveli does not have the usual repertoire of butter chicken etc, it is a bit better than the others. The food tastes more authentic.
The food looks freshly prepared and they were very kind in telling me what kind of food is good for a Vata (Ayurvedic) diet.
I would say the buffet lunch is reasonable priced. It was around 15 CAD per person.
There are two locations in Ottawa.
We went to the ByWard Market one:
39 Clarence Street
Tel. 613 241 1700
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Restaurants Montreal - La Maison du Bulgogi
It was my first time to Montreal. I loved it! A great vibrant city with so many restaurants from all over the world it becomes difficult to chose which one to go to!
La Maison du Bulgogi was absolutely deeeeeelicous!!! A huge variety of Korean dishes. When you come into the restaurant your mouth is already watering from the great smells coming from the kitchen! It is a big room with simple tables and simple to no decor, so you would go to this place just for the food.
We ate the following:
-Bulgogi (marinated broiled beef) - one of my absolute favorites in Korean food. 12.95
-Gam Ja Tang (pork bone with potato soup) - for those who are more adventurous and do not mind a little bit messy dish try this one. You get a plastic glove so that you can hold the bone and take of the meat without getting your hands dirty. The meat is very tender, flavorful, perhaps a little fatty for some peoples taste. Even if you just use the soup to pour over your rice it is very tasty. 7.95
-Jap Chae (stir fried potato noodles with vegetable and beef) 9.95
-Pa Jun (Korean style Pizza or Pancake with green onions and seafood) 12.95
2127 Sainte Catherine West, Montreal
Tel 514-935-9820
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