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BENT
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our neighbourhood.
COMMUNITY
where happy people get together.
GOOD FOOD
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A NOTE
FROM OUR CHEF
Chef Susur Lee
OWNER AND
EXECUTIVE CHEF
Good food makes us happy. One of our favourite
things is to squeeze around the table with family and friends
and enjoy a great dinner. We designed this restaurant so that
people who love good food could get together in a cozy space,
share delicious dishes and celebrate the pleasure of friendship.
We invite you to taste the sea in briny delicacies from our raw
bar. Dig into savoury appetizers or share nourishing plates from
our kitchen. Pair your dish with one of our rare sakes from our
cellar or a selected wine. Invigorate your palate with a
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The Space
Warm, inviting, airy.
Designed to ignite
conversation over a
great meal. At the corner of Markham and the continually gentrifying Dundas
West corridor, the hungry traveler will glimpse BENT’s cherry-red
blinking neon arrow, the familiar and reassuring signpost of a ‘50s
diner, signalling that here, yes, is a welcoming urban oasis.
The cosy gastro-boite, clad in white French subway tiles, charms
immediately with the inspired touch of designers Brenda Bent and
Karen Gable. The base of the hostess station is a giant terrarium
that houses plastic figurines; high-backed wooden church benches
line polished communal tables. Whimsical décor in every direction
invites the diner’s eye to wander. Above the raw bar are vintage
Japanese “Pachinko” arcade games; wall-mounted Letter Press boxes
display collectible trinkets, tchotchkes and CrackerJack prizes
amassed by Bent over several decades. Think Dr. Caligari’s Kabinett
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The Chef
Praised as one of the “Ten Chefs of the
Millennium” by Food & Wine
magazine, Susur Lee is still at the top of
his game.
Between helming five restaurants in
Toronto—Lee, Bent, Luckee, Lee Kitchen
& Fring’s —and overseeing his
prestigious TungLok Heen in Singapore,
Chef Lee makes numerous television
appearances (Iron Chef America,
Chopped Canada, Top Chef Masters,
MasterChefAsia) and travels the globe
as guest chef and consultant.
Balancing the epicurean traditions of
China with the classical techniques of
French cuisines, Chef Lee improvises a
daring and original culinary aesthetic. "One of the 10 “hottest chefs alive”
- Food & Wine Magazine
“One of the worlds 50 best restaurants”
- Restaurant UK Magazine
“An Improvisational Artist”
-Gourmet Magazine
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Private Events
Ideal for private functions day and
night, Bent is perfect for your next
intimate dinner or corporate
function.
We bring our signature playful
elegance to all events, giving your
guests a unique experience. Good food will make them happy
too!
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Intimate
Weddings
Capacity:
Up to 90
70 with aisle
Celebrate the start of your new
family with ours. Bent is the perfect
venue for both reception and
ceremony. Design a custom menu
with heart warming greeting and
start life’s greatest adventure
surrounded by loved ones and
amazing food.
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Summer BBQ
& Outdoor Oyster Bar
Capacity:
Up to 120
For warm weathered events, our spacious patio offers a playful open-air element to
your evening. Move the raw bar outdoors & enjoy freshly grilled delicacies off our
new grill. Your guests will love the option to enjoy their sake under the summer sun
with ice chilled ocean treat.
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DAY TIME EVENTS
Brunch at Bent
Corporate Lunches
Capacity:
Up to 90
Capacity:
Up to 90
With glistening white tile and quirky
bright design elements, Bent is the
perfect back drop for a breakfast talk
or morning celebration. Get your
guests creative juices flowing as they
enjoy a unique brunch buffet,
featuring fresh seafood and of course
– mimosas.
Treat your employees to a beautiful
sharing style lunch sure to leave them
full and happy. Featuring Chef Lee’s
signature fare in our beautiful dining
room, your guests will enjoy unique
dishes and great conversation. From
holiday features during December to
Summer celebrations, we are your top
choice for every season.
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Mixology
➢ MIXOLOGIST'S SIGNATURE WELCOME COCKTAIL
$20 per person for groups of 20+
Start the evening off with a personal touch by welcoming your guests with a custom
designed cocktail that represents your brand. ➢ SAKE Priced as consumed
Our sake list is tailored to enhance the flavors of our menu. The lush mouth feel of
our honjozo sake accentuates the umami flavours of our raw bar. Rare Junmai-Ginjo
and Daigingo sakes are delightfully aromatic, bringing an exotic, floral and deliciously
smooth taste to heighten your dining experience. Let us expertly pair your menu to
one of our rare delights and discover a new world of flavor. ➢ WINE TASTING & PAIRING
Priced for your budget
Every wine on our expansive list is carefully curated and sure to wow. Let our
intrepid sommelier match the perfect bottle to your chosen menu. You tell us your
budget and taste preferences, and we will be thrilled to present your table with a
oenophile approved indulgence.
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The Menu
Passed Canapés
Dinner Menus
Lunch Options
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Passed Canapés
Perfect for your next
cocktail event, Chef Lee's
favourites in miniature format.
Signature Singaporean Style Slaw (vegetarian)
Mexican Goat Cheese Tart (vegetarian)
Roasted Red Pepper, Black Olive, Zucchini, Eggplant Tomatillo Sauce
Spicy Crispy Chickpea Tofu
Tempura Roasted Pineapple, Korean Sweet and Sour Chili Glaze
Spicy Tuna Watermelon Ceviche
Shaved Red Oninion, Cilantro,Crispy Shallots, Rocoto Chili, Chinese Doughnut Fritter, Fresh Citrus Juice, Aji, Amarillo Aioli
Salmon Crudo
Granny Smith Apple, Ginger Flower, Jalapeno,
Braised Soy Bean & Ponzu
Szechuan Style Garlic Bean Crumble Shrimp
Roasted Pineapple & Kafir Lime Glaze
Mini Duck Confit & Goat Cheese Lettuce Wrap
Daikon, Pickled Onion, Crispy Shallots, Coriander,
Mint, Lemon Balm Spiced Tamarind & Susurs Vidal Ice Syrup
Sweets
Buttered Almonds, Spicy Toamato Jam & Mint Chutney
French Licorice Meringue & Dark Chocolate Mousse
Apple tart with French Almond Crème WWW.BENTRESTAURANT.COM
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Sample Dinner Menus
OPTION 1
Susur's Signature Singaporean
Style Slaw
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Lobster Taco
Chipotle Charred Onion Tomato Salsa,
Mango, Avocado, Taro Shell
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Black Pepper Charred Salmon
Fennel-Chili Relish, Pumpkin Seed Oil,
Toasted Pumpkin Seed, Chive Crème Fraiche,
Dill Vinegar
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Filet of Beef Carpaccio
Garlic Potato Shoestring, Asian Pear, Braised
Shiitake, Asian Vinaigrette
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Tuna & Watermelon Ceviche
Shaved Red Onion, Cilantro, Crispy Shallots,
Rocoto Chili, Chinese Donut Fritter Fresh
Citrus Juice, Aji Amarillo Aioli
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Chickpea Tempura Tofu “Lionhead”
Snow Peas, Burdock Root, Golden Sand,
Korean Sweet & Sour Chili Glaze
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Szechuan Style Garlic Bean Crumble Shrimp
Kumato Tomato, Grilled Fennel & Arugula
Salad, Roasted Squash Kaffir Lime Glaze
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Braised Spiced Short Ribs
Truffled Parsnip Puree, Chive Sour Cream,
Barbecued Garlic Confit Tomato, Duck Fat
Rosemary Potato •
Signature Dessert
OPTION II
Susur's Signature Singaporean
Style Slaw
• Oyster Sake Shot
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Truffled Japanese Beef Carpaccio
Garlic Potato Shoestrings, Shaved Red Onion,
Asian Pear, Shiitake Mushrooms, Asian
Vinaigrette
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Vietnamese Seafood Ceviche
Shrimp, Scallop, Mussels, Octopus, Jalapeno,
Asian Pear, Red Pepper, Celery, Potato, Chorizo,
Vietnamese Coriander & Lime Chorizo •
Braised Short Rib Sliders
Monterey Jack Cheese, Shredded Vegetables,
Crispy Shallots, Chervil, Mayo
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Roasted Diver Scallops With Sundried Tomato
Crust Caper & Raisin Compote, Yuzu Squash
Puree, Parsnip Puree, Citrus Tarragon Butter
Sauce
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South Indian Curry Marinated Rack of Lamb
Slow Cooked Lentil Stew With Tomato,
Mustard Seed & Curry Leaf Roasted
Cauliflower, Quinoa Crusted Banana Fritter,
Spicy Mango Salsa, Chili Mint Chutney
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Signature Dessert Tong Yuen
Chocolate & Nut Ganache, Crème Anglaise
Indian Pastry, Rose Water Apricot Syrup,
Strawberry Crème Brulee WWW.BENTRESTAURANT.COM
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Sample Lunch Menu
Susur's Signature Singaporean
Style Slaw
•
Black Pepper Charred Salmon
Fennel-Chili Relish, Pumpkin Seed Oil, Toasted
Pumpkin Seed, Chive Crème Fraiche, Dill Vinegar
•
Truffled Filet of Beef Carpaccio
Garlic Potato Shoestring, Asian Pear, Braised
Shiitake, Asian Vinaigrette Mains Chickpea
Tempura Tofu “Lionhead” Snow Peas, Burdock
Root, Golden Sand, Korean Sweet & Sour Chili
Glaze
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Roasted Diver Scallop Sundried Tomato Crust Yuzu Squash Puree,
Caper & Raisin Compote, Citrus Tarragon Butter
Sauce
•
Braised Spiced Short Ribs
Truffled Parsnip Puree, Chive Sour Cream,
Barbecued Garlic Confit Tomato, Duck Fat
Rosemary Potato
Dessert
Warm Banana Chocolate Chip Cake Caramelized
Jackfruit & banana Compote, Bourbon Caramel
Coconut Lemongrass Panna Cotta Pineapple,
Raspberry, Macaroon & Spiced Passionfruit Coulis
Baked Apple Tarte Tatin Pecan Oat Crumble,
Crème Anglaise & Wild Blueberry Preserve
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Take Home Souvenirs
➢SUSUR'S BENT BOX • $60
Take home some of Chef
Lee's favourites, packages in
a traditional Chinese take
out container.
o Bent Hat & T­Shirt
o Signature Artisan
Chopsticks
o Gift Certificate For Susur’s
Signature Singaporean Style
Slaw On Your Next Visit
➢ ICE SYRUP • $20
➢ SUSUR'S HANDMADE
PRESERVES • $10
➢ CHOPSTICKS • $20
➢ GOLDEN SAND • $7
➢ JERK SPICE • $7
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777 Dundas St W
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