SURREY – While there are many reasons to visit the Surrey Night Market as it heads to its finish line but Delhi Eats, a unique fusion food eatery exclusively at the summer market, is reason enough to visit again and again
When was the last time you ate Mac & Cheese pakoras?
How about a Masala corndog or Badmaash Indian poutine.
How about Oreo cookie gulab jamun or sweet and spicy roti chips?
Well proprietor and founder Jessie Lehail, a well known PR person around town, invites the food lover in you to take a metaphorical stroll down “New Delhi’s streets” wit food pop-up Delhi Eats.
Inspired by a true love for food mashups, the flavours range from spicy, sweet, tangy, tossed in with some surprising textures invented by the wickedly evil imagination of 2nd generation foodie and chef Lehail.
A balance of comfort, ’sans precedent’, Delhi Eats epitomizes the snap, crackle and pop of the upstart Canadian street food culture daring to ask India’s culinary traditions for a dance. Recently, Delhi Eats collaborated with the BC Blueberry Council to create the Bhangra Burger that featured a samosa smashed between a pickled slaw, an airy bun, and a savoury BC Blueberry Ginger Chutney.
Singh says everything about Delhi Eats is a hybrid: the people, the culture, and especially the food. As with the other great street-inspired food found in India, the secret is in the narrowly focused menu, a devotion to the subtle and complicated combinations of Indian and western ingredients, and a commitment to the culinary traditions of street food.
Lehail is quick to pay homage to her parents, especially her mom, who is a fantastic cook. “My love affair with everything South Asian is sourced and connected to my parents. Their fundamental rule in any endeavour has been to forge ahead, but to remain culturally connected. As a result, so many of my family memories are rooted in food and stories, especially since my Mom and Dad are amazing hosts.” Delhi Eats’ crew is Lehail and her sister, a friendly bunch, happy to supply chit-chat and gup shup to eaters with questions. Delhi Eats is located at the Surrey Night Market, every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6 to 11pm.
More about the menu…here’s a snapshot of Delhi Eats food items:
Oreo Cookie Galab Jamun: Indian doughnut batter stuffed with oreo cookies. Deep fried and
then dusted with powdered sugar.
Indian Badmaash Poutine: Canadian eh? Crispy fries, gooey mozzarella cheese, decadent
butter chicken sauce, all drizzled with delicious cilantro dressing.
Mac & Cheese Pakoras: Craveable cheesy and creamy inside. Crispy coated pakora batter and
paired with a mango tamarind dressing. Childhood memories reinvented. Mouthwatering magic.
Masala Corndog: Who doesn’t love food on a stick? This corndog’s magic all happens in the
masala and buttermilk batter. Classic and veggie options available.
Sweet & Spicy Roti Chips: Munchably crispy roti strips tossed in a medley of spices and sugar.
These are addictive and a definite must try.
Location: At the Surrey Night Market 17726 – 62 Avenue Surrey, BC
Hours: Friday, Saturday and Saturday: 6 to 11 p.m.
Prices: Range from $3 to $5
Website: www.delhieats.ca
