Photo tour of Little India

[rgruby]

I took a bunch of photos in Toronto's Little India (Gerrard St running west (I think) from Coxwell for two or three blocks) just over a year ago. I read somewhere that it is the largest "Little India" in North America. Don't know if that's true or not, as it is actually not that big.

Let's start out with some cookware:

and looking the other way:

Here's Rhea with a really big pot:

Now let's look at some of the produce for sale:

I think those are drumsticks in the front:

Can't remember what these are called

And, one of the the spice shops:

Being around all those spices and luscious produce can build up your appetite. Time for lunch!:

Rhea and her mom, Piyali

My Bel poori (spelling)?

In Toronto, street food is basically limited to hot dogs. But in Little India you can also find:

Barbecued corn on the cob

and tandoori chicken

- I have my doubts as to whether eithher of those, but especially the chicken, is legal.

Last but not least, a couple of shots of the crew in a sari shop, just to give you a bit more of a flavour of the area:

And here's the crew: Piyali, Rachelle, Rhea and friend, and Mel

The passage of time since I took these photos has dimmed my memory of the day a bit, but I hope this will give you a bit of a sense at what this neighbourhood is like.

Cheers,

Geoff Ruby

[Jake]

Geoff, great photos. We are only a 15 minute drive from Little India and are down there frequently for lunch, dinner and snacks. The fresh sugarcane juice is a refreshing treat and can be found outside a couple different establishments, usually with the grilled corn.

[Bueno]

Lovely, lovely thread. Thank you for posting!

[rgruby]

Geoff, great photos.  We are only a 15 minute drive from Little India and are down there frequently for lunch, dinner and snacks.  The fresh sugarcane juice is a refreshing treat and can be found outside a couple different establishments, usually with the grilled corn.

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What are some of your favourite places to eat?

I only manage to get down there every couple of years or so - been a while since I ate anything other than what you see here.

BTW - i think the place we stopped for lunch was called Narula.

Oh, I also said I suspected that some of the street eats may be illegal in Toronto. Upon further reflection, I think it may be legal to set up on the sidewalk if youre associated with an adjacent restaurant. So, some of the stands may be legit. And, the law is beinng changed anyhow - which may allow for things like corn on the cob etc.

Cheers,

Geoff Ruby

[rgruby]

Just read (last week's Now) that Narula's has closed.

Too bad - it was tasty and very, very inexpensive.

[Jake]

Geoff, great photos.  We are only a 15 minute drive from Little India and are down there frequently for lunch, dinner and snacks.  The fresh sugarcane juice is a refreshing treat and can be found outside a couple different establishments, usually with the grilled corn.

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What are some of your favourite places to eat?

I only manage to get down there every couple of years or so - been a while since I ate anything other than what you see here.

BTW - i think the place we stopped for lunch was called Narula.

Oh, I also said I suspected that some of the street eats may be illegal in Toronto. Upon further reflection, I think it may be legal to set up on the sidewalk if youre associated with an adjacent restaurant. So, some of the stands may be legit. And, the law is beinng changed anyhow - which may allow for things like corn on the cob etc.

Cheers,

Geoff Ruby

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It is my understanding that it is legal for them to set up outside their restaurants.....we'll see what happens with the law change.

I like Siddartha quite a bit, we order off the menu, not the buffet, and there is a good dosa place on the opposite corner (sorry can't come up with the name) beside a beautiful sari shop. Just looking at the colour in the windows and the gorgeous material is a treat. We tried Paan down there one day, and I must admit I am NOT a fan, felt like i was eating sand flavoured with perfume, lol. Another place I went to once does a great thali plate.....i'll try and come up with a name. I haven't eaten at Narula I don't think.

[GordonCooks]

Geoff, great photos.  We are only a 15 minute drive from Little India and are down there frequently for lunch, dinner and snacks.  The fresh sugarcane juice is a refreshing treat and can be found outside a couple different establishments, usually with the grilled corn.

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What are some of your favourite places to eat?

I only manage to get down there every couple of years or so - been a while since I ate anything other than what you see here.

BTW - i think the place we stopped for lunch was called Narula.

Oh, I also said I suspected that some of the street eats may be illegal in Toronto. Upon further reflection, I think it may be legal to set up on the sidewalk if youre associated with an adjacent restaurant. So, some of the stands may be legit. And, the law is beinng changed anyhow - which may allow for things like corn on the cob etc.

Cheers,

Geoff Ruby

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It is my understanding that it is legal for them to set up outside their restaurants.....we'll see what happens with the law change.

I like Siddartha quite a bit, we order off the menu, not the buffet, and there is a good dosa place on the opposite corner (sorry can't come up with the name) beside a beautiful sari shop. Just looking at the colour in the windows and the gorgeous material is a treat. We tried Paan down there one day, and I must admit I am NOT a fan, felt like i was eating sand flavoured with perfume, lol. Another place I went to once does a great thali plate.....i'll try and come up with a name. I haven't eaten at Narula I don't think.

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Udupi Palace?

[Jake]

^ Yes! Thanks.