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PtboCanada Restaurant Review: Karma's Cafe
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Karma’s Cafe
217 Hunter Street West
Peterborough
(Reservations Recommended)
705-748–5451
Karma's is one of my favourite restaurants in the city and best for authentic Tibetan, Malaysian and Southeast Asian cuisine. I love it for its vibrant flavours and unpretentious atmosphere.
Its walls are uncluttered, the tables free of unnecessary cutlery or condiments, the air calm and peaceful, and the food sings. Every bite fills your mouth with tastes that burst with authentic flavours of lands far away.
In the heart of Peterborough’s restaurant district, Karma's has been a fixture for many years and the most impressive quality about this establishment is the consistency of its food. One of the biggest compliments owner Karma has received in the history of the restaurant was bestowed upon him during his appearance on Restaurant Makeover—the celebrity chef on the show didn't change a single item on the menu, and in fact, stated that Karma actually taught him a thing or two.
We go to Karma’s a few times a month. Tonight we bring a friend from out of town. As always, we dive into Karma’s Platter—a platter of each of the appetizers.
We all get to savour chicken satay with its succulent grilled chicken and a tangy, mildly spicy peanut sauce, light and crispy Thai spring rolls stuffed with chicken, glass noodles, cabbage, cloud ear mushrooms, cilantro and green onion that are thankfully in no way greasy. We also sample fried momos—dumplings filled with ground steak, cilantro and onions, cold rice paper salad rolls overflowing with fresh green mango, papaya and herbs, lemon garlic shrimp wraps with a sweet chili sauce, Bami–Hapjes—noodle and vegetable patties and Nasi–Hapjes, which are rice and vegetable patties served with a smooth tamarind sauce. Each dish offers a distinct signature and each mouthful is alive with texture and freshness.
Karma's specializes in exotic noodle dishes, offering a wide array of tastes to suite any craving: sweet, spicy, tangy, citrusy, smooth, and crunchy heaped on plates garnished with fresh vegetables. Or treat your taste buds to one of Karma's delicate curries served with fragrant steamed rice. All the food is fresh, healthy and beautifully presented, and we marvel at the impact it has on our soul as the tastes linger on our palette and in our memories for days. As I write this review, I am hungry all over again and long for our next visit to Karma's Cafe.
—reviewed by PtboCanada's food writer Tammy Simon
(Other reviews by Tammy Simon: Brio Gusto; Electric City Gardens; Elements)
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Some People Were Hoping For A Target Over Another Wal Mart Store In Peterborough
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Video: Customers Reacting To Closure Of Have You Seen...
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What To Do In The Patch This Weekend
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The signs of Fall are upon us: cooler temperatures, crisp air, and leaves starting to turn colour and fall. There is an abundance of happenings in the Patch this weekend so be sure to enjoy!
Friday:
The Attic presents Rue Guy, Levon, Roboteyes, 10 p.m., $5, 19+
Showplace Performance Centre presents International Grand Illusionist Ryan Joyce, 7 p.m.
Pirate Radio Showcase Night at Market Hall, Doors open at 7 p.m.
Late Summer Craft Harvest Show, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. 478 Bonnacord Street
Saturday:
Peterborough Farmers' Market, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. Morrow Park
Hutchison House Fall Plant Sale, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m., 270 Brock Street
Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup, 9 a.m. - noon, Rogers' Cove
Green Eyewear celebrates 2nd year of business, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 374 George Street [Related Post]
Taste of Downtown presented by the DBIA, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Charlotte Street between George & Aylmer
Late Summer Craft Harvest Show, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. 478 Bonnacord Street
Trent Valley Archives Open House, noon - 2 p.m. 567 Carnegie Avenue
Peterborough Pride Parade, 2 p.m. Starting from City Hall - 500 George Street
Sunday:
Terry Fox Run, 8 a.m. - noon, Nicholls' Oval [Related Post]
Purina Walk for Dog Guides, noon, Lions Community Centre, 347 Burnham Street
Do at the Zoo Two, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Riverview Park and Zoo [Related Post]
Also, be sure to check out many of the Artsweek Peterborough festivities offered over the weekend.
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Today Is The 2011 Prosperity Business Trade Show At The Morrow Building
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From noon until 7:00 p.m. today is the Peterborough Chamber 2011 Prosperity Trade Show at the Morrow Building (151 Lansdowne St. West).
One hundred and thirty Chamber member businesses are on display there, and it gives you a great opportunity to chat and network with them. So go chat and network with them.
Admission is free and the event is open to the public.
[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]
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Who Do You Think Should Win The EPIC Ventures Small Business Award This Month?
/In the Spring, the GPA EDC launched a great new program entitled EPIC Ventures to highlight and showcase local small businesses in the community. You may have noticed these new banners hanging throughout downtown. Each month, a new business is featured based on your nominations. Don't forget to cast your vote for the next deserving winner.
[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]
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Blockbuster's Store Closing Sales Have Begun In Peterborough
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The Blockbuster locations in Peterborough are closing and their inventory sale has begun starting today. Blockbuster Canada, a victim of the digital movie rental age, was unable to find a buyer willing to invest in their business and is closing down all remaining stores. As the receiver said in a statement issued last week:
"As a result of the significant changes in Blockbuster Canada Co.'s competitive landscape, the company's 'bricks and mortar' business model has experienced significant challenges over the last few years, largely due to the proliferation of various alternatives available to media consumers in Canada."
The Rogers Video also fell victim here in Peterborough earlier this summer.
[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]
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Climb Over To The Newly Re-Opened Rock & Rope Climbing Centre
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May Myklebust and Wayne Smith held a grand re-opening celebration for their Rock & Rope business to a packed house yesterday. May and Wayne recently purchased the climbing centre and have worked around the clock to renovate it. Rock & Rope features many climbing walls with numerous routes to take, as well as a bouldering cave to help improve your skills. They also offer classes, team-building retreats, kids parties and equipment rentals.
Happy owners Wayne and May
Rock & Rope is open between noon and 9 p.m. 7 days a week at 16-280 Perry Street. You can follow Rock & Rope on Facebook and Twitter.
For more photos, head over to TrailSwag, an outdoors blog for Peterborough and the Kawarthas.
[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]
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