There's a taste of everything at Butler's Pantry: Comfort foods like mac and cheese and French toast, yes, but also khowsway from Burma, chicken bastilla pie from Morocco, and Korean bulgogi, which has been widely touted as the best in Toronto.
“We introduced foreign food, as I'll call it, to the Canadian palate long before it became popular,” says Atique Azad, who took over the original restaurant — a former bakery on Roncesvalles Avenue — in 1995. “Thai food is obviously very popular, but now everyone is talking about Burmese food. We've had khowsway for more than 15 years now. People still can't pronounce it, but they love it!”
There are two Butler's Pantry locations, the second springing up on bucolic Markham Street in 2004. Both feature the same warm, homey ambiance, friendly, enthusiastic service (Atique says he likes to give young people a chance so they can gain work experience), and an eclectic, international menu that covers brunch, lunch and dinner. Both locations sell bottles of the salad dressing for which the eateries are deservedly famous. Plus the Markham location, it should be noted, boasts a gorgeous front patio.
Eggs Benedict
Two poached eggs on top of toasted English Muffins, with smoked back bacon bacon, smothered in homemade Hollandaise sauce, served with hash browns
Benny gone Veggie
Two poached eggs on toasted English muffins with sautéed spinach smothered with Hollandaise sauce served with a garden salad
Indian Style Scrambled Eggs
3 eggs scrambled with red onions, tomatoes, cilantro, green chilies, ginger and garlic; flavoured with turmeric and cumin served with paratas
Omelette - Build your own
A 3 egg omelette with your choice of two toppings. Each additional topping is $.75 Toppings: Tomatoes, Onions, Mushrooms, Spinach, Feta Cheese, Aged White Cheddar, Green Chilies, Cilantro, Bacon.
Scrambled eggs with Merguez sausages
Light and fluffy scrambled eggs served with mildly spicy Moroccan beef sausages & toast
Butler's Jumbo Scone
Served warm with butter and jam - choice of either blueberry or cranberry
Poppy Seed Bagel
with cream cheese, onions and capers
Salmon Benny
Same as Eggs Benedict but with smoked salmon instead of bacon
Butler’s Soup of the Day
Made fresh and served with bread
House or Caesar Salad
Fresh greens served with Butler's famous dressing or with a homemade Caesar dressing... with grilled chicken add
Hummus
Chickpea dip, drizzled with olive oil, served with warm pita bread
Samosa
Spicy potatoes, carrots and peas, wrapped in a pastry shell and pan fried
Baba Ganouche
roasted eggplant with Tahina, topped with cucumbers and tomatoes and served with pita
Perogies
spinach, potato and feta cheese, served with cumin scented caramelized onions and sour cream
Fish Cakes
White fish only, lightly breaded, served with a coriander dip
Crab Cakes
pan fried and served with a tangy tamarind sauce
Smoked Salmon
Norwegian Smoked Salmon served on a toasted bagel with cream cheese, onions and capers
The Squire
Cucumber, tomato, onions, sprouts, mayo and old white cheddar on toasted rye bread
The Cricket Club
Traditional Club Sandwich, with charcoal grilled chicken, bacon, lettuce and tomato with mango chutney flavoured mayonnaise spread
B.L.T.
classic with bacon, lettuce and tomato with a chipotle mayo spread
The Sultan
Pan fried Indian style beef patties, rolled into Paratas (layered flat bread), filled with tomatoes, sliced red onion, coriander chutney, and drizzled with a tamarind sauce
The Governor
Smoked back bacon with lettuce, hot mustard and old white cheddar on toasted rye bread
Main dishes except Khowsway & Biryani are served with a fresh garden salad and Butler's famous dressing
Tandoori Chicken Penne
Grilled chicken marinated in tandoori spices, layered with penne and a three cheese blend. Topped with a creamy white sauce
Beef Burgundy Casserole
Savoury beef stew slow cooked with carrot, sweet pepper, onion and a hint of red wine. Topped with a layer of onions and mushrooms, then covered with creamed potatoes
Biryani
An Indian dish made with basmati rice and beef stew. Spicy, served and garnished with cucumber and tomato, drizzled with yogurt and a touch of tamarind sauce
Chicken Bastilla Pie
This famous Moroccan dish is a chicken pie with onions, mushrooms, eggs and cinnamon-scented almonds, wrapped in many layers of buttery filo pastry
Chicken Vegetable Pie
A double crust pie made with chunks of chicken, carrots, cauliflower, onions, mushrooms and peas, seasoned with garlic and ginger
Khowsway
Our version of the famous Burmese dish. Chicken pieces cooked in a coconut milk sauce, medium spiced served on a bed of rice noodles and garnished with chopped onions, tomatoes, cucumber, coriander and a hard boiled egg
Lamb Moussaka
Classic Greek casserole with layers of eggplant, cinnamon seasoned ground lamb, onion, feta cheese, scalloped potatoes and tomato sauce
Shepherd’s Pie
Fresh ground beef with carrots, onions, corn and peas, topped with creamed potatoes and lightly browned
Kosharee
Traditional Egyptian street fare, green lentils cooked with rice, topped with mildly spiced tomato sauce, garnished with fried onion
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Mixed Vegetable Bhaji
Our version of the well-known Indian dish. Seasonal vegetables in a blend of spices including fresh coriander leaves, served with rice
Spinach Nut Casserole
Baked Spinach, cheese and cream is capped with mushrooms, old white cheddar cheese and toasted pecans
Butler's Mac & cheese
Our version of the old classic with old white cheddar, yellow cheddar and mozzarella in a creamy béchamel sauce
Vegetable Curry Pie
A double crust pie made with chick peas and a medley of vegetables, including carrots,onions, peas, potatoes and mushrooms, in a buttery curry sauce
Jambalaya
Our version of the classic Cajun dish. Spicy tomato rice with chicken, zucchini, carrots, leaks, mushrooms and onions
Zucchini Pancake
Pancake made with shredded zucchini, onions and spices. Served with a Caesar salad and a soy sauce dip.
Bul go gi
Our version of the Korean dish. Marinated beef stir fried with onions and mushrooms in a rich sauce, served with rice. A house speciality
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My wife and I loved the atmosphere, the location, and the food. I especially love the Chicken Bastilla Pie, and have found myself craving it from time to time when passing by Roncesvalles.
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