Badmaash

Maddy came across this Indian poutine in Los Angeles. Thanks Maddy for your review.

She said, " It was chicken Tikka on top of curds, spiced fries and good ole gravy on top (plus parsley). It was great. Actually I think in this case it was butter chicken and it went really well with the fries (not too stiff, not too soggy), the curds were melty and the gravy was hilariously traditional."

Funny thing. Maddy is originally from Montreal. And has never had poutine. As she says, " It took coming to LA to claim my cultural inheritance."

"I'd give it a 3 out of 5 curds but just because I suspect there are better poutines out there." Go get 'em Maddy and let us know about what other poutines you discover!

Badmaash, 108 W. 2nd Street, Downtown Los Angeles
Phone: 213-221-7466
Website: www.badmaashla.com

Bistro Soleil Westwood

This review just in from my friend Susan who lives in Los Angeles, California. She's married to a Canadian friend of mine, so comes by her love of poutine naturally. And now they're passing it on to their daughter. Well done Susan! Here's what she said:

I finally tried Poutine! I had seen pictures of it on Ronna's blog and even improvised a version at home but now that I have had the real deal... WOW!

My husband, daughter (almost five years old) and I went to Bistro le Soleil in Westwood and tried the poutine Christine. It was amazing! Shoestring frites with a delicious cognac and peppercorn gravy and light as air cheese curds. They offer many other varieties as well.  

My next trip I will try poutine with mussels and maybe a poutine with merguez sausage. They even offer a poutine sampler! As I was leaving, a family arrived (obviously regular customers as they received hugs from the staff) and their little girl ordered poutine with broccoli.  I may have to ask for that next time too or maybe with spinach and garlic? 

 If you happen to find yourselves in my neighborhood stop by Soleil for a delicious treat! Happy Eating! 

Bistro du Soleil Westwood, 1386 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles California 90024

Phone: 310-441-5384

Website: http://www.soleilwestwood.com/home

For a peek at their poutine ONLY menu, click here!!!!