The Sunday after my opening reception for Catalonia Castellers, I woke up late and yet I still felt exhausted. I guess I was holding my breath for such a long time. It didn’t help that I chose really high heels for the afternoon and after about 5 hours talking to people during the reception, my feet made me almost repentant the following day. Almost I say as given another chance to do what I did that day, I would do it all over again!
Yet this blog post is not about my tired aching self the morning after. It was what sustenance I found when I did not have the energy to cook nor waltz along the grocery aisle to find me food. I happened to find my friend Tere online and she suggested that I go to Super Khorak Supermarket. Cheap yet tasty take-out food was the answer to my hunger pangs that day.
For all the years I have lived at Yonge and Finch, I always did not find the opportunity to go inside this Iranian supermarket. I have tasted their food once before as Tere brought it to my place once and we finished it all up in a heartbeat. When I walked in the bustling store, I found more dishes that I wanted to try. Pity that each dish was far too big for me to order more than two. I figured two generous take-out orders would be enough to sustain me for two days. And what a sustenance it was.
From the illustrated menu by the wall, I opted for the Koobideh beef kebab with rice and roasted tomato and a second dish of roasted chicken and saffron rice. I literally just bought the food and went straight home. Any other day, I would have loitered along the food aisles and see what else that would capture my attention. I guess I just have to come back. I live in this neighbourhood after all.
I took portions from both dishes and just like I remembered, it was delicious and comforting. Snucked on my sofa, in front of the TV and my sore feet resting on soft pillows, having authentic Iranian food was just what I needed that day. Of the two, I ate more of the Koobideh. It just might be the aroma of meat seared by direct fire. Oh yes, I definitely going back for more.
Food Trippin' 
Mama Cormier
May 17, 2014
P.S. Why didn’t you post any pictures of the goat heads? LOL
anngagno
May 17, 2014
I didn’t see it! Where was it?
Mama Cormier
May 17, 2014
If we go there tomorrow I’ll let you know.
anngagno
May 18, 2014
Coolness! Enjoy your trip and good food! :)
Mama Cormier
May 17, 2014
I read your article to my husband. He’s been there and suggested that we go there tomorrow and pick up dinner for the family who are coming over in the evening. Thanks.
anngagno
May 17, 2014
My Iranian friend told me about a rice dish that is baked. It isn’t in the menu but it is prominently displayed at the display counter. She said it is stuffed with savory chicken and has a nice crusty underside. Should be good too!
Mama Cormier
May 18, 2014
We had that tonight. It is delicious. I wrote a post of our experience today and I included a picture of the sheep heads that they sell. http://mamacormier.wordpress.com/2014/05/18/persian-delights-in-toronto/
anngagno
May 19, 2014
Glad you enjoyed it!