A Turkish Delight
234 avenue Laurier Ouest Montreal, Quebec H2T 2N8
How often is it that you visit the same restaurant for brunch a few days after you dined there for dinner? Usually I like it when a restaurant sticks to their strength, but I am all for it if said restaurant could deliver in both spheres.
When I visited Barbounya on a rainy weeknight it was quiet in contrast to their busy Sunday brunch. This could explain why service was a lot slower during my latter visit. Luckily, the food, coffee, and warm service compensated for the wait.
The space also felt different with each visit. The dimly lit room with an interesting layout felt romantic and trendy at night, while during the light of day the warmth of the wooden tables and aroma of coffee created a cozier feel.
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| Nighttime |
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| Daytime |
Born in Izmir, Turkey, Chef Fiscun Ercan was brought up cooking with her mother and grandmother. Her love for her national cuisine shines through (during both brunch and dinner) as she brings a modern North American touch to traditional dishes. At brunch get a feel for Turkish dining with a shared platter of jams, spreads, olives, and salad that arrives before the brunch itself, while dinner items are Mézés (equivalent to Spanish tapas) meant for sharing. No matter the time of day, it is obvious that sharing food and eating together are prevalent in Turkish culture- ideas that are no stranger to me being of Iraqi/Jewish descent, where meals also focus on shared dips and small plates. The meals were comforting and familiar making them that more enjoyable.
Brunch
Brunch at Barbounya is quite unique. It is a flat price of $16.50 for all. Here’s what you get: A board covered in a heavenly assortment of the following: Honey & Kaymak, Mixed Olives, Nuts & Dried Fruits, Homemade Hazelnut Spread, Homemade Jams, Tomato & Ricotta or Feta Salad, and Warm Bread PLUS your choice of any one of their Turkish-inspired breakfast dishes. Now THAT’S brunch.
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| Toi, Moi, et Café Coffee (they have a location right next door!) |
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| Assortment of Jams, Spreads, and More |
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| Warm Bread and Tomato and Feta Salad |
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| Brioche French Toast with Tahini and Chocolate – YES. |
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| Eggplant Frittata |
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| Eggs, Potatoes, and Minced Meat |
Dinner
As mentioned, dinner is served “tapas” style, so prepare to order several dishes to share. Scroll down to see what we had!
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| Addictive Bread and Olive Oil |
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| Crab, Cornbread, and Black Garlic Mayo |
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| Bulgur Salad with Cucumbers and Tomatoes |
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| Sea Bass with Jerusalem Artichokes |
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| Phyllo Dough filled with Cheese and Cured Meat |
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| Grilled Lamb Köfte with Cucumber and Tomato Salad |
Whether for brunch or dinner, Barbounya is sure to give you a modern taste of classic Turkish dishes.
Mind, Taste, Lifestyle.
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