$25 Lunch
Canadian (New)
188 University Ave

For my final Summerlicious, I went to Bosk for lunch with family & B. Located in the lobby of the beautiful Shangri-La hotel, the restaurant itself is quite simple for a five star hotel, with light wood for a comfortable and organic feel. Service could be improved (eg. reception was rude and unfriendly, bus boy) but I was pleasantly surprised with the food quality.


Foccacia with fennel seed and garlic aioli
- Super soft and delicious. I loved this by itself and with the aioli. Not served hot, but still one of the best bread I've had.


Seared Albacore Tuna
- Great soft tuna with lime dressing
- Not a fan of the peanuts pairing or rice noodle though

Other appetizer was Heirloom Tomato Soup
- Had a few sips and wow! bursting with tomato flavor! It was very good and surprisng; not sour, but rather the fresh taste of natural tomatoes


Flat Iron Steak
- Nice salty crust on the steak and cooked to medium rare, juicy
- Fan of polenta fritter (although the batter was a bit thick for my personal taste)
- Love the daikon in the sweet sauce
- Again, oriental fusion with the green onion




Lois Lake Steelhead Salmon w couscous, tomato
- Salmon was bland
- Couscous was ok though, again with the fresh, flavorful heirloom tomatoes


Mango Pudding w sago, lime sorbet, coconut crisp
- Mango pudding was dense, but good paired with the sour lime sorbet (warning: very sour! But refreshing pairing so I didn't mind)


Dark Chocolate Mousse w chocolate soil, coffee granite, condensed milk syrup
- Beautiful presentation, looked like a plant in a glass, added touch with the purple flowers
- Not a fan of chocolate mousse but this was well balanced with the crumbles and I really enjoyed it!

Verdict: Great food (taste, presentation, innovation). Worth checking out for $25 Summerlicious!