Great new spot serving up excellent renditions of classic Indian fare. I had walked past Amrit a number of times recently and was always struck by the incredibly appetizing scents coming from the kitchen. Today I stopped outside the restaurant in a snowstorm to look over the menu posted in the window, and the owner came out beaming to pleasantly welcome me in. I told him I was just there for takeout, and he still showed me to a seat and offered me a complimentary papadam with chutney (all made in-house, all excellent) while I made my decision. The man absolutely radiates kindness, which always helps make any restaurant experience good.
I ordered three dishes - chana samosa, baingan bharta and the lamb amrit, which is the house special, along with garlic naan. The owner estimated that it would take 15 minutes to get the order ready, which was accurate.
The chana samosa was fresh and tasty, with the samosa dough still crispy. The chick peas were perfectly tender while still holding their form. The dish was topped with minced fresh red onions, tomatoes and cucumber - almost like a pico de gallo - along with a light flavourful yoghurt, which made for an uncommonly delicate take on this dish - really nice, given that I've had some versions that are very heavy.
The baingan bharta was the standout for me, with the dish's rich smokiness balanced out with a perfect amount of acid and spice. The lamb amrit was also delicious - a generous portion of perfectly tender morsels of lamb served in a creamy gravy with a subtle and distinctive spice profile. The naan was toothsome, with crisp air pockets, a very light brushing of oil, and a sprinkling of tarragon for freshness.
The prices are very fair - this whole bonanza cost me $41.35 (plus I left a tip). The portion sizes are generous - this was more than enough for two hungry people.
All in all, I'm thrilled to have discovered this spot, and will definitely be a regular going forward. Parc-Ex food lovers, don't sleep on this new gem!
PS, worth noting - they have an extensive vegan menu, with an unusual number of tofu dishes. I didn't try any of these, but based on the stuff I ordered, I'll bet they're fantastic! read more