Discover Asia in a Bite at Asia Grill
Updated: 21 Jul 2023
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Blending the intense, complex flavors and aromatic spices distinctive to each Asian cuisine, Asia Grill gathers the culinary diversity of the Far East together under one roof.
Their fusion menu traverses China, Thailand, Japan, and beyond – featuring classic starters like steamed shrimp dumplings, fiery noodle bowls bursting with savory broth, sizzling proteins wok-seared with ginger and garlic, fragrant herb-infused curries that tantalize the senses, and freshly chopped vegetables.
Whether you seek the complex heat of Sichuan peppercorns, the brightness of lemongrass and chili peppers, or the mellow sweetness of hoisin and soy, Asia Grill celebrates the diversity of Eastern cuisine in one unforgettable foodie destination. Taste the richness of the Orient without leaving town.
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Origins of Asia Grill
Asia Grill was founded by chef David Wong, who grew up in his family’s Chinese restaurant but traveled extensively across Asia during his culinary training. His pan-Asian creations combine cooking techniques and ingredients from China, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, and Korea that he learned through cultural immersion.
Asia Grill evolves the traditional dishes Chef Wong mastered into modern fare where the flavors and aromas transport patrons on a journey through the Orient without ever leaving town.
Appetizers That Whet Your Appetite
1. Asian Appetizer Classics
Asia Grill features many quintessential Asian appetizers like potstickers, gyoza, egg rolls, and spring rolls. These flavor-packed dumplings and wraps often consist of minced meat, seafood, or vegetables wrapped in a thin unleavened dough or rice paper. They make the ultimate finger food to nosh on before the main course.
2. Potstickers
Pork and cabbage stuffed dumplings, pan-fried for a crispy bottom and steamed top.
3. Shrimp Shumai
Open-top steamed shrimp dumplings flavored with ginger and green onions.
4. Vegetable Spring Rolls
Crispy fried rolls with cabbage, carrots, noodles, and mushrooms inside.
5. Chicken Satay
Skewered chicken marinated in Thai spices and peanut sauce.
6. Lettuce Wraps
Refreshing cups of lettuce topped with sweet and sour chicken or tofu.
7. Edamame Hummus
A creamy blend of edamame beans, tahini, garlic, and Asian seasonings for dipping.
8. Salt and Pepper Calamari
Crispy fried calamari dusted with peppercorns and sea salt.
9. Crab Rangoon
Crispy wontons filled with crabmeat and cream cheese with sweet chili sauce.
This selection of hot and cold starters showcases Asia Grill’s knack for fusing Asian flavors into familiar appetizer formats that gracefully dance across your tastebuds.
Noodles – Asia’s Staple Starch
Rice and noodles are dietary staples across Asia, enjoyed at breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Noodles made from wheat, rice, mung bean, or sweet potato take center stage in soups or stir-fried dishes.
1. Japanese Ramen
These hearty wheat noodles come bathed in an umami-rich pork and fish broth, topped with veggies, pork belly, soft-boiled egg, and nori seaweed. Customize your ramen with chili garlic paste or sesame oil.
2. Vietnamese Pho
Rice noodles are the base of pho restaurant, served in beef bone broth bursting with aromatic spices like cinnamon, star anise, and cloves. Basil, bean sprouts and lime add brightness. Add-ins like beef brisket or meatballs make it a meal.
3. Thai Pad Thai
Sweet-savory pad thai sauce coats thin rice noodles, which the chef theatrically fries on a hot grill before your eyes.
Asia Grill’s wok-fried entrees:
1. Wok-Fired Flavor
Woks are ideal for Asian stir-frying, allowing chefs to toss ingredients over high heat. This sears in juices and flavors. Asia Grill marinades proteins in spices, sugars, and oils. Then fresh veggies join the wok, coating in the caramelized sauce.
2. General Tso’s Chicken
This Hunan classic amps up crisp fried chicken with chili peppers, ginger, garlic, and brown sugar for a sweet heat that lingers. Served over steamed rice, broccoli adds green freshness.
3. Sesame Beef
Tender beef strips coated in a moreish sweet and savory sesame sauce with toasted sesame seeds on top. Paired with grilled pineapple fried rice or vegetables.
4. Teriyaki Salmon
Grill-marked sustainable salmon glazed with a glossy homemade teriyaki featuring soy sauce, mirin, garlic, ginger, and honey served over coconut ginger rice and bok choy.
5. Mongolian Beef
Thin slices of beef brisket stir-fried with green and white onions in a savory brown sauce kissed with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and Chinese five spice powder. Best over jasmine rice.
Curries Featured at Asia Grill:
1. Asian Curry Traditions
Many Asian cuisines have adopted and adapted the concept of curry from the Indians and made the spiced stew their own. Common ingredients include aromatics like garlic, ginger, and lemongrass coupled with chili peppers and warming spices like coriander, cumin, and turmeric.
2. Thai Red Curry
A staple red curry paste makes this Thai classic featuring bamboo shoots, peppers, and basil leaves in a sauce fragranced with lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves and galangal root. Paired with chicken, beef, shrimp, or tofu over jasmine rice.
3. Japanese Katsu Curry
Breaded and fried pork or chicken cutlets served atop a rich, mellow Japanese curry sauce featuring onions, carrots, potatoes, and curry powder. Served with a refreshing side salad to cut the spice.
4. Malaysian Rendang Curry
Beef cubes braised until tender in a chili-laced coconut curry perfumed with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves and ginger for a flavor explosion with every bite mopped up with naan bread.
Vegetarian and Vegan options at Asia Grill:
1. The Plant-Based Traditions of Asia
Meatless dishes are integral to many Asian cuisines for religious, economic, or health reasons. Tofu, edamame, veggies, noodles, and rice provide plenty of options.
2. Asia Grill Vegetarian Menu
Guests can enjoy a wide array of meat-free menu items. Crispy tofu stars in classic, usually meat-based dishes like sweet and sour or kung pao. Vegetables shine in garlic sauce, chili oil, or Thai basil stir-fries over rice. Beyond Meat offers plant-based takes on chicken and beef. Vegetable potstickers, spring rolls, and curries round out the options.
3. Special Diet Accommodations
The chefs are happy to modify menu items to suit vegan, gluten-free, and other diets. Soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and bonito flakes can easily be swapped for tamari and rice wine vinegar. Please inform your server of any special dietary requirements.
Desserts at Asia Grill:
1. Sweet Endings with Asian Flair
Many parts of Asia favor less sugary desserts than the West, instead highlighting ingredients like rice, fruits, sweet beans, cooked milk, or coconut.
2. Asia Grill Dessert Menu
While keeping sugar levels lower, the dessert menu satisfies cravings with favorites like:
3. Fried Banana Fritters
Crispy banana slices served with honey vanilla ice cream.
4. Mochi Ice Cream
Chewy Japanese rice cake shells wrapped around ice cream in flavors like mango, coffee, and lychee.
5. Green Tea Tiramisu
Ladyfingers soaked in matcha green tea liqueur, layered with sweetened mascarpone cheese.
6. Coconut Tapioca Pudding
Chewy bubbly tapioca pearls in a rich coconut cream perfumed with pandan leaves.
7. Black Sesame Soy Milk Panna Cotta
A silky sesame-scented custard dessert garnished with fresh blackberries.
The perfect sweet finish after your journey through Asia’s culinary landscape.
Drink options at Asia Grill:
1. Quenching Your Thirst
Asia Grill offers a range of beverages, from teas and juices to cocktails and wine, to satisfy your thirst and complement your meal.
2. Craft Cocktails
Our mixologists fuse Asian flavors into classic cocktails like the Lemongrass Gimlet with Vietnamese lemongrass vodka or the Spiced Dark and Stormy featuring ginger beer and rum laced with star anise.
3. Wine List
Our wine list spans both Old World and New World varieties with a focus on food-friendly options. Savor a bright New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, floral, or an oak-kissed California Chardonnay.
4. Asian Inspired Mocktails
For alcohol-free options, sample our creative fusions like the Thai Tea Mixer with black tea, spices, and coconut milk or our Sparkling Lychee Limeade.
5. Teas
Hot jasmine, green, black, or herbal teas grown across China and Japan offer caffeine-free ways to complete your culinary adventure.
Final Thoughts
Much as Asia’s culinary landscapes blend at geographic borders, Chef David Wong’s creations erase food barriers by harmoniously combining Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, and Vietnamese ingredients, cooking methods, and flavors at the dish level.
His kitchen draws out the aromatic essences of ginger, Sichuan peppercorns, lemongrass, and Shaoxing wine to craft salivating stir-fries, noodles, and curry blends you won’t find anywhere else in town.
At Asia Grill’s sleek pan-Asian hub, you can let your tastebuds wander from smoky Korean bulgogi to Hong Kong-style wonton soup to red Thai curry on a single-food journey. Come experience the blending of traditions that dissolve borders at Asia Grill, where Eastern cooking’s diversity comes together as one.
FAQs
What cooking methods make Asia Grill unique?
Asia Grill goes beyond just grilling, incorporating specialized works reaching 700°F to properly stir-fry and caramelize Asian dishes along with regional marinades, spices, and customs that harmonize flavors.
Can I replicate Asia Grill’s menu at home?
While we provide take-home sauces and meal kits to DIY our dishes, our chefs undergo rigorous training to properly balance spices, textures, and aromatics into symphonic fusion cuisine hard to perfectly duplicate without professional experience.
Does Asia Grill fuse multiple Asian cuisine traditions?
Yes, our pan-Asian creations blend the essence of different Eastern culinary cultures – from Chinese work aesthetics to Japanese simplicity to Southeast Asian street food influences – to invent dishes you won’t taste anywhere else in a melting pot menu.
What kind of ambiance does Asia Grill offer?
Asia Grill’s sleek, modern dining room equipped with an open kitchen provides entertainment and an interactive atmosphere that excites both the eyes and nose to complement our singular blend of harmonious Asian flavors awaiting on the plate.
How spicy is the food at Asia Grill?
While incorporating peppers and pungent spices, heat levels are adjustable to your preference. Notify your server if you tend to find spicy foods intolerable, and we are happy to temper flavors or suggest milder dishes.
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