Matagali
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416-599-9994
There’s a ragged hominess to this basement room, with its ripped leather banquettes, but the food continues to sparkle. The chicken tikka kebab appetizer sets the bar high—huge pieces of white meat are deeply marinated, beyond tender and flavourful with a gentle smokiness from the tandoor. It’s worth a visit for this dish alone. The menu intersperses a few Thai dishes among the Indian ones, but the Thai spring rolls (with shrimp, crab and chicken) disappoint. Happily, Indian entrées are good: eggplant bharta is fragrant, smoky and creamy, with a touch of tomato. Lamb vindaloo, nicely spicy as requested, is a drier style of curry. Its sauce clings to chunks of lamb and potatoes. For sweets after the spice, gulab jamun, usually such a throwaway, is superb, dense and almost chewy, sweet but manageable. Service is friendly and prompt, if ever so amateurish in a way that matches the decor. Mains $12–$15.
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Vegetarian: Yes
Bring your own bottle: Yes
Price Range: Dinner for $60 - $90
Editor's Star Rating: 2
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