Mome and Pope

On Tuesday, I was exploring the back of a little strip mall at Sheppard and Consumers Road when I came across a tiny Indian vegetarian take-out spot called Vatica. This was a family affair with an older couple at the cash register. The full meal special ($8) gave you a choice of 3 selections with rice and naan. I chose potatoes and eggplant, bell peppers, and spinach and cheese.

The naan was average. It was obvious they had no tandoor oven and was simply heating up the bread. However, the vegetarian dishes were excellent: fresh, tasty but not too oily, just enough spice, and a mild heat. This was more home-style than restaurant food, so you didn't get the aggressive seasoning. All in all, this was a good find. And they have other interesting items including a back of thumb-sized samosas at $3.50 for 24.