Southern Aroma - Markham Restaurant for the Spicy Tongues

Southern Aroma is a relatively new restaurant to the South Indian/Sri Lankan (Tamil) food scene. It is located in Markham.

The interior is simple but very South Asian, with statues of Hindu gods etc adorning various locations. Water is served in copper stainless steel tumblers, which is quite interesting because traditionally in some parts of India and Sri Lanka, you are not supposed to drink off a tumbler with your lips touching its edge.

Makimono in Ajax - Japanese Restaurant with Some Unique Dishes

Makimono is one of the earliest Japanese restaurants in Ajax, and for a long time it has been serving an all-you-can-eat buffet. It appears that most Japanese restaurants in Durham region, or at least in Ajax, are desired mostly for their all-you-can-eat buffets.

Bitter Gourd (Bitter Melon) Thick Curry

½ bitter gourd, diced into small pieces

1 red tomato, diced fine

½ onion, sliced lengthwise

5 curry leaves

¼ tbsp. of curry powder (optional)

2 tbsp of coconut milk

1 cup of water

Salt to taste

Bitter Gourd (Bitter Melon) Salad

Hummingbird Tree (Agathi Tree) Yellow Curry

Humming bird Leaves. © Herbsvedha.blogspot.com 

Ingredients

1 bunch Hummingbird tree leaves (they come with the stems)

2 shallots

2 tbsp coconut milk

½ cup water

¼ tsp turmeric powder

Salt to taste