Mad for Garlic
Don’t take any vampires or first dates here. Mad for Garlic, an Italian restaurant by way of Korea, focuses on specially processed Korean garlic in almost every dish. Following the same steps that the original Korean chain does to handle the garlic, the bulbs are first cleansed, then drained to retain the rich flavour of garlic, without the pungent aroma that most people are averse to. It is then prepared in 11 different ways for the extensive range of dishes; deep-fried, vinegar-soaked, roasted, pickled, and candied. The dishes here are creative spins on traditional Italian favourites, such as its signature Garlic Snowing Pizza with sweet garlic, shrimp, and piled with pineapple, cheese, and garlic chips on a crisp thin-crust (made from Korean flour). When the pizza arrives, Parmesan is grated over the dish to mimic snowfall. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a garlic dessert, as well. You might be surprised at how well it works.
Mad for Garlic, locations vary