The last couple of days in Austin have been nothing short of cold, dreary, and too wet for me to ride my bicycle any further than Central Market. Creative projects dominate my mind this week, and there is no better time to stay in and chain myself to this notebook than during a week of no holidays and no plans.
But just because Jake and I are working hard doesn't mean we don't stop to eat and drink well, and yesterday we found ourselves at Asia Cafe, an Asian market that expanded into its own restaurant and had 5-star reviews, a large feat considering it was all the way up off Spicewood Springs and in the same shopping center as Big Lots.
So when we get hungry for lunch, we are usually in a predicament. You see, Jake and I have a habit of eating lunch promptly around 3 or 4, usually just during the 2 hour time slot when small niche eateries close after the lunch hour rush and before dinner menus are ready. So when we found that this gem was open all day, we had to at least try our luck.
When we arrived, the restaurant was definitely on its down slope for the day. A few guys sat around a table, while an older couple grappled with what selections to make for their early dinner. Jake walked right up to the counter, and we were ready for business.
Jake ordered the General Tso's chicken, a trick he uses to find the best Chinese food wherever he goes. I stuck to the pan fried tofu with crushed red pepper, the wild card on the menu.
Jake's chicken seemed pretty good, but I am no giant General Tso connoisseur so I can't say for sure. My tofu was spicy, crispy, and coated in red pepper, a perfect way to wake up aften being rained on for my entire bike ride home that afternoon. One thing is for sure: You get your money's worth. Nine dollars got be a full meal of spicy seared tofu and grilled veggies, and even enough to take home with me for later.
Sometimes I just love Austin.
No comments:
Post a Comment