A rare opportunity to indulge in the delights of Madagascar. And Bryan Rajarison and his parents, Florent Rajarison and Annie Boto, unveiled the 325 F brand in October in a quiet part of rue Masson, where they introduced this gastronomy to multiple influences.
The 23-year-old chef, born in Quebec (his parents immigrated to Canada in the 1990s), plays with the island's simple ingredients to recreate the flavors of the Indian Ocean in his own way. “I have been cooking since the age of 9, and since the age of 14, I have started working for various culinary establishments, for example for seniors' residences. Here, we want to create a family and friendly restaurant. »
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At just 23 years old, Bryan Rajarison opened his restaurant with the support of his parents.
When you look at the 325 F menu, 90% Malagasy, the difference is obvious. Mr. Rajarison describes the characteristics of this syncretic gastronomy for us: “It is a mixture of East African, Indian and Chinese influences due to waves of immigration at the end of XIX.e century The East African side is found in the use of cassava leaves, grills and smoked meats. Chinese influence can be seen in soups and pork wontons, among other things, while Indian contributions can be seen in spices – curry, garlic, ginger – and some dishes such as sambos, the local version of the famous samosas. »
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Photo taken from 325 F Facebook page
325 F, a new restaurant on rue Masson, opened this fall.
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Photo taken from 325 F Facebook page
On the site, you can find mixed recipes of Madagascar.
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When we asked the chef to create a holiday menu with Madagascar accents, he immediately began exploring options, first mentioning turkey with Malagasy sauce. Finally, the star is spiced duck, surrounded by small dishes taken straight from the restaurant's menu. Not forgetting dessert, under the sign of donuts and rum, but always with a special touch. Grab your stove and your knives, let's fly to the delicious island!
Photo by Hugo-Sebastian Aubert, Pres
Spices like curry and ginger, sambos and spring rolls are on the menu for Malagasy-style festivities.
325 F welcomes guests on the evening of December 31 with a special three-course menu for $50 per person (services are available at 5:30 p.m. or 8 p.m., with the option to continue the countdown through the evening for an additional $55).
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