BURMESE | MACANESE | BALINESE
BURMA, BALI AND MACAU SHARE A UNIQUE INTERSECTION STEEPED IN CULINARY HISTORY. THROUGH MIGRATION, TRADE ROUTES AND COLONIZATION, BOTH INDIAN AND CHINESE CULTURE HAVE LEFT LASTING FLAVOURS, PLATE-TO-PLATE AND GENERATION-TO-GENERATION.
Once an active volcano located in Burma, Mount Popa has transformed into a sacred site with many temples and relics atop the mountain. We pay tribute to this iconic destination with inspiring dishes that will transport diners through the regional scenery. Popa is a throwback to the old Burmese restaurants of bentwood chairs, high ceilings, and the smell of the tea brewing. We take pride in our use of fresh and healthy ingredients that are locally sourced and prepared with passion. Popa is a contemporary restaurant, which is sleek and stylish. It is a modern take on Burmese traditions and food. The only definitive style is to the diner itself, eating cultural mashups in the best possible sense; from Chinese-style noodles and Indian-style soups and flatbreads to the simple curries, vegetables, and salads made popular in the countryside.
HEMANT BHAGWANI
Hemant Bhagwani is classically trained in traditional French techniques but has become most well-known for his modern Indian restaurants, including Kamasutra, Goa Indian Farm Kitchen, Good Karma, Indian Street Food Co. and restaurant chain, Amaya Express.
Born in India, Bhagwani received his MBA in Marketing while living in Australia. After working in kitchens across South East Asia, and Europe, Bhagwani moved to Canada in 2000, working at Toronto’s iconic landmark, the CN Tower.
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Location
2901 Bayview Ave,
North York, ON M2K 1E6
Hours
Tuesday-Sunday
12pm–9pm
Contact
(647) 343-8555
hellopopa@icloud.com