One of our favourite Indian restaurants in Toronto has been The Host, which was located on Prince Arthur for over 23 years before moving to Elm Street earlier this year. Dropping by for dinner one evening after visiting my mother at Princess Margaret Hospital, we were so surprised that our waiter recognized us from our many visits at the original location. Although the dining room is smaller and chef Sangeev Sethi unfortunately passed away last year, the menu and quality of the food on Elm is as memorable as it always has been. Starting with a Mila Zula Appetizer Platter with Samosas, Spinach and Paneer Kebab, Onion Bhaji and Fish Pakora, we followed with succulent Chili Lime Prawns, classic Butter Chicken, delicious Lamb Roganjosh and my personal favourite Dal Makhani, which is braised overnight for its unmistakably rich flavour. No meal would be complete without a basket of fluffy Garlic Naan and cold beer, and a fond farewell by the staff as we walked home with visions of samosas dancing in our head.
Tablesetting with hammered silver water glasses at The Host
Cold glass of Cheetah beer
Mila Zula Appetizer Platter with Samosas, Spinach and Paneer Kebab, Onion Bhaji and Fish Pakora
Bharvan Palak Kebab: Spinach and Paneer Kebab
Jumbo juicy shrimp, marinated with chili and lime
Murgh Makhni: Classic Butter Chicken - chicken tikka in tangy creamy tomato sauce
Lamb Roganjosh: Boneless meat slow cooked with yogurt and traditional Indian warm spices
with subtlety of saffron
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