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Earls on Hornby

Earls Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato
The three of us sat in the C-shaped booth on Chinese New Day for a late lunch. The restaurant was spacious with modern decor.

 

idearabbit_earls_hornby1 idearabbit_earls_hornby2 idearabbit_earls_hornby3 I was impressed that all the cutlery were engraved with the Earl’s ‘e’ on the handle. I ordered the Grilled Chicken Caesar $15. You had an option of choosing cajun or hot garlic chicken. I chose cajun. I was quite surprised with the size. It came on a large plate, though mostly all romaine. The leafy greens were fresh and crisp. There were a couple of croutons. I like the shredded cheese that blanketed the leafs like snow. The dressing was really good. The chicken were a bit burnt, but flavourful. The bread was crumbly and dry. I’m not a fan of bread, though I do love most complimentary buns that come out at finer restaurants at the beginning. I was also already full when I had finished the salad and chicken, so I only had a bite from the bread.

idearabbit_earls_hornby4Service was satisfactory and the price was fair. The restaurant was clean and laid back. Washrooms are on the second floor.

 

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Cactus Club on Broadway

Cactus Club Cafe Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - ZomatoAs you enter, you’re greeted by fish in the aquarium tank. The hostess greeted us. I can’t really comment on the hostess as we were a large group, and someone upfront was talking to her.

We had 8 people, but was easily accommodated by a one long table with plenty of room all around. It was at the end of the restaurant, so it was nice to have almost a privacy or distance from the rest of the crowd.

idearabbit_cactusclub_broadway1 idearabbit_cactusclub_broadway2 idearabbit_cactusclub_broadway3I ordered the Benga Chicken Curry $17.50 with garam masala, tomatoes, cream, cauliflower, almond coconut basmati rice and naan bread. Actually, I was going to order something else, but switched to this dish at the last moment, not carefully reading the ingredients…

idearabbit_cactusclub_broadway4When my food arrived, I was ashamed that I hadn’t read the menu carefully. Yes, the rice had almonds… I tried picking out the nuts, but there were too many. I asked one of the staff to tell her the situation. I was dumb in not being more careful. She offered to bring me just regular rice. Yes! Thank you! Though by then, everyone else had finished their food…

Aside from that, the food was very good. The curry was rich and flavourful. Service and atmosphere was very good. Would return again!

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