I can’t recall when were the last time I visited Paramount, but I remember back then I didn’t enjoy the food as the ingredients didn’t feel fresh or it wasn’t as flavorful as I expected it to be. Well I’m glad to say with my most recent visit, they have changed my mind! This year Paramount introduced their largest menu expansion yet, including an entire new look and they delivered!
When I visited Paramount Fine Foods at Don Mills for their opening, I had the chance to taste bites of their menu items. Even in sample size, the creamy hummus and savory saj wraps were a crowd pleasure. For me, they also whet my appetite for more. So when Paramount invited me to visit their Yorkville location to check out some new menu items, I was happy to oblige.
This summer the choices continue to grow with another dozen dishes added, a selection featured in this post.
The Yalla special ($9.99), a dish popularized and named after Paramount’s food truck, is not unlike poutine - cubes of chicken shawarma replaces cheese curds and plenty of garlic & tahini sauce is drizzled over top instead of gravy. However, unlike the Canadian favourite, the sauces aren’t warm so the fries arrive cool losing that hot crispiness I love and crave with fries.
If you’re looking for a shared starter, opt for the mezza plate ($9.99), the selection of dips are fantastic:
- Of course there’s the classic hummus: a smooth chick pea paste combined with tahini (a toasted sesame seed sauce) and drizzled with olive oil.
- The tabbouleh is refreshing, the diced tomatoes and crushed wheat helping to
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