Restaurant Review: Pappa Roti

By Sherman Chan,
Special to The Post

 

It has been a couple of years since I had last visited Pappa Roti. Now, I associate the classic coffee bun with Pappa Roti, but the tasting would introduce us to a selection sandwiches, including Chicken Chipotle, Apple Chicken Blue Cheese, Turkey & Brie, Roast Beef and Vegan Moroccan. My favourite was the classic turkey & brie as it featured smoky breast meat complimented by the creaminess of the cheese.  As much as the roast beef didn't look like anything special, it was very good with tender slices of meat spiked with the sweetness of caramelized onions.  Naturally, the chicken blue cheese was pungent and sharp with tender chunks of chicken.

Of course, we tried some Coffee Buns with various accompaniments including Strawberry Jam &Cream Cheese, Kaya, Nutella & Banana and Strawberries and Whipped Cream.  Best when eaten fresh from the oven, the buns were light and airy with a crispy semi-sweet topping. I loved its simplicity. Contrasting that was the mother of all options in the Strawberries& Whipped Cream with banana and ice cream finished off by a chocolate drizzle.  This was a meal in itself. The ice cream added too much moisture to the bun.

One new item resembled a Pain au Chocolate. It was a Choco Banana Rollie made with croissant dough and topped with the same crispy coating as the coffee bun. This was sweet, especially with the filling. I liked how the banana was in the background while letting the chocolate lead the way. The coffee buns were what I expected, but the sandwiches were really surprising. They were done right and worth paying for.

 

Pappa Roti

1505 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC

 

The Good:

• Light and airy coffee buns

• Surprisingly on point sandwiches

 

The Bad:

• On the pricier side, but it is Downtown

 

Sherman Chan is the #1 ranked food blogger on the Vancouver portal of Urbanspoon.com. Read more of his reviews at www.shermansfoodadventures.com.

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