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Quick bites: Asia Cafe
The tender, flavorful chicken was complemented by a dozen chunks of amazingly fresh mango and more than a half dozen vegetables that were crisp, crunchy and cooked to perfection. Although stymied by not being able to read some of the specials written in Chinese, Tami decided on the whole fried fish, served with bean curd. The massive fish, while predictably oily, was not greasy and the chunks of fresh fish tore off the bone with minimal effort and were as tender and spicy as you could hope for. The cafe also offers free hot tea, which is an added benefit this time of year, and is absolutely packed at lunch time (obviously the place’s reputation has been spread far and wide), with the majority of the customers speaking Chinese on the day we were there. After your meal, you can cruise the small market and shop from a wonderful assortment of imported foods that you won’t find at Central Market or Whole Foods, to be certain.
It is rare that I come across a restaurant that immediately solidifies a place in my weekly rotation of dining spots, but the crisp, clean, authentic flavors of the Asia Cafe immediately had me thinking of my second and third visits and wondering about what to sample next. The unassuming restaurant is a Szechuan-lovers’ heaven and well worth the drive (from downtown).
Asia Cafe [site]
8650 Spicewood Springs Road, No. 115 [map]
512.331.5780
Open daily 10:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Image taken from AsiaMarketAustin.com
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By sarah
December 4, 2007 11:16 PM | Link to this
this place is amazing. i have told all my friends about it!
By robbie6805
December 5, 2007 12:09 PM | Link to this
I’m addicted to the Spicy Fish. I go there about once. Mmmmm
By Tom
December 5, 2007 5:32 PM | Link to this
Been going there since it opened and its Yummy. Its pretty close to authentic Chinese food that I ate while over in China. The atmosphere is somewhat like some nameless restaurant outside the tourist areas in Bejing or Hangzhou. The mango chicken is always a hit but be sure to try the spicy pork. Veggies are crunchy and fresh.