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| - I had the pleasure of dining at Dai Lo last night with 3 friends, and from the start we were treated impeccably. Complimentary sparkling or still water (really, every restaurant should do this), warm geranium scented towels to clean your hands, and a very thorough explanation of the menu ensued. Our group opted for the chef's choice tasting menu, a steal at $50 a person for the variety, complexity and sheer volume of dishes you receive. Everything was delicious but the standouts include: deep fried watermelon and pickled watermelon rind, betel leaf, soft tacos with duck, 90 day aged steak with chimichurri sauce and bok choy, deep fried whole fish (so good I cleaned the bones) and truffle fried rice. We also sampled the on tap riesling which was surprisingly good, and had two amazing bottles of grenache. As if the impressive food wasn't enough, our waiter made the evening even more enjoyable, describing the details of the menu with enthusiasm that only a foodie and a person who loves his job could.
I will definitely be back to try the a la carte menu which looks amazing. It's a place to eat slowly and spend a few hours with good friends. They take their time to make sure you enjoy your meal and don't rush you. Oh, did I mention how gorgeous the space is? There's also an upstairs section for late night eats, open until 2 AM. Fantastic!
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