Yellow Door Bistro
119 12 Ave SW
Yellow Door Bistro is a quirky restaurant attached to Hotel Arts. The place is filled with such a random assortment of décor that works perfectly together, as it fills you up with a feeling of joy.
Pomegranate Glazed Quail- apple / endive pomegranate brown butter
The small and adorable quail was prepared very well and tasted amazing. Great depth of flavours which paired perfectly with the crispy apple and endives. A little bed of braised quail underneath helped since John was starving.
Roasted Haida Gwaii Halibut- zucchini noodle / salsa verde / carrot coriander broth
The dish was presented beautifully, simple and clean. It had a nice light sear on the outside but it was difficult to cut into and was a bit dry. Nevertheless, the sides were tasty and enjoyable.
Herb Roasted Crispy Pork Belly- chickpea pepperonata / corn polenta / pork jus
So fatty and incredibly delicious. The flavour is amazing and the pork was cooked perfectly. The meat had a beautiful crispy crust to it and there was an abundance of fat which melted in your mouth (John loves fat =]). The pork was served with a side of polenta, colourful cauliflower, and a chickpea salad in an assortment of sauces (one of them provided a delightful smokiness). This was such a perfect dish as it tasted great and was really filling.
The food was so flavourful and left you wanting more (except the fish sadly). The plating was beautiful as it felt really inviting. The atmosphere was very nice and the service was lovely. The pork alone would bring John back, and hopefully Kim can find something more suited to her tastes next time.
Enjoy!
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