Many cultures make their homes in Toronto. So before checking out the local Norwegian community, dressed in traditional costumes, enjoying Norwegian Confederation Day at Dufferin Park, I headed around the corner to Takht-e Tavoos at College and Dufferin. The draw? A Persian take on breakfast. The room is bright and airy, covered with blue tilings and Iranian decorations. If you are with a larger party, you can choose to dine sitting cross-legged on Middle-Eastern rugs.
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I wasn't quite ready for kalleh pacheh, soup made from sheep's head and hooves so I opted for Panier Borosteh ($11.95), eggs and smoked salmon, and Artichoke Borani ($3.95). The Borani yogurt came out first. It wasn't quite as sweet as typical yogurt found here, and have a mild tang. In fact, spread over warm Persian flat bread, it had the texture of a very (runny) cream cheese. Cool and refreshing on the tongue, I would probably pick the stronger mushroom version as I could not discern the sautee artichokes.
The Borosteh came out with the traditional sunny side up eggs. But all the flavour combination differ from typical breakfast fare. The marinated olives were tart, the Halloumi cheese added saltiness, and the cherries tomatoes gave burst of juiciness. Outside of Vietnamese food, I have never been offered fresh basil. It gave a minty flavour to the whole meal. The mild smoked salmon and greasy eggs made a great base to complement these sides. I found the whole dish tasty and interesting, similar and yet different from your usual brunch spot.
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