AzerbaijaniMiddle Eastern4 months ago
Qani
An Azerbaijani kitchen helmed by a Baku-trained chef and ambassador of the Azerbaijan Culinary Association.
Wexford · Scarborough1881 LAWRENCE AVE E
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QANI specializes in the slow-cooked stews and wood-fired breads of the Southern Caucasus, a cuisine rarely represented in the city's restaurant geography. The kitchen operates a full sit-down dining room alongside a bakery counter, serving both the established Azerbaijani diaspora and diners unfamiliar with the region's cooking. Signature preparations include lamb Plov (rice and meat cooked in a sealed pot) and fresh flatbreads baked in a tandoor, anchoring a menu built on techniques rooted in Baku's restaurant tradition.
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