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The latest restaurant buzz, including what’s opening, what’s closing, and where to eat, drink and be seen
In our latest installment of the Weekly Lunch Pick, we visit Matagali. The downtown favourite offers two affordable lunch menus—one Indian, one Thai. Trust us; the dual identity is more charming than it sounds.
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Had a meal at the Matagali in the evening on Jan 19, 2011. I have some friends coming over from abroad and I had read Matagali’s review on Toronto LIfe, which looked promising. Could also have become a regular venue for lunch. Unfortunately service was painfully slow, which was bizzare since they only had five customers in total. Then I was overcharged compared to the prices indicated on the menu. The owner agreed to correct the error, but was was demonstrably indignant. His explanation was novel too. “Do you expect me to update the menu every six months?”. Interesting question to be asked by an owner of a restaurant. I guess I just expect a modicum of courtesy and to be charged what the menu shows. The food and decor. Well they’re acceptable, but not something to go out of your way for. Makes you wonder if Toronto Life actually did the ground work, or whether the owner wrote the review himself. Another strange thing. The owner also told a customer who entered when I was just leaving that he too was unwelcome. It seems this potential customer was also unrealistic enough to expect the menu prices to be what the Matagali charges! Shame really. It all started out looking so promising.
January 19, 2011 at 9:54 pm | by dwolfend