Rio R.
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It's our third visit and still impressed.
This is our third time visiting Tasty Modern Asian Kitchen, and I'm finally taking a moment to share a review.
Tasty is a fantastic addition to San Antonio's growing Asian food scene. While dim sum is only served during lunch hours (10:30 AM to 3:00 PM), it's already clear that Golden Wok finally has some competition.
From our very first visit about a month ago. We were impressed. The building has a sleek yet understated exterior that suits the "modern Asian" theme perfectly. Inside, the decor is tasteful and modest, creating a warm, homey ambience--like enjoying a meal in your own dining room with family and friends.
Allan (I hope I'm spelling it right), the manager, brings a wonderful sense of hospitality all the way from Reno. He stood out from the beginning with his friendly, welcoming attitude and attention to every table. He recommended the Macau Roast Port Belly, but I said I was leaning to the crispy chicken instead. On our second visit, my aunt and uncle ordered the pork while I tried the chicken--both dishes were absolutely delicious.
During our most recent visit last Saturday, the experience was just as impressive. We ordered a feast: half an order of Beijing Roast Duck, Ginger & Scallion Beef Tripe, Sizzling Black Bean Sauce Chicken, Shrimp Rice Noodle Rolls, Crispy Fried Tofu, Braised Seasonal Vegetables with Mushrooms and Lotus Leaf Sticky Rice with Chicken and a whole lot of doggy bags for our leftovers. Every dish was flavorful, well-prepared and beautifully presented.
Customer service and hospitality: Check
Cleanliness and ambience: Check
Food quality and taste: Check
And the plating? Spot on.
Tasty has officially become our new go-to spot for Dimsum and authentic Chinese cuisine. Compared to the overly salty and greasy offerings at Golden Wok, the food here is balanced, flavorful and lived up to the name--truly tasty.
One clear sign that this is an authentic Chinese restaurant: the number of Asian diners we see every time we visit. That's usually a great indicator that the food is both traditional and well-executed. Unlike some other places that cater more to Americanized tastes, Tasty delivers the real deal.
Highly recommended!