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| - We greatly enjoyed a recent night at Rasa. Rasa is doing something special. It's tricky to put into words actually, but I'll start by saying it's a place I'd like to come back to regularly - and not because it's easy or predictable. Rasa's got personality, and a unique point of view. Rasa feels like a work in progress, and this a very, very positive thing. There is play happening here. There is growth. There are risks being made, chances being taken, and this often works very, very well. Rasa is engaging and surprising, and our meal here was both tasty and entertaining.
Dinner at Rasa starts with mini muffins rich in herbs and flavour. Two bite savoury wonders,
the muffins are a warm, comforting, supremely welcoming opening act.
Cocktails - Respectable bartending happening here. I loved their unique take on a mojito, and they do a great job with classics like an old fashioned also. Staff is super helpful, and can recommend wine or cocktails to pair with each dish, even dessert!
Service - Very happy with the service. Not too much, not in your face all night, able to answer all questions quickly and credibly. Simple. And owners very responsive! I'd made some comments about a previous off the mark brunch, owners responded quickly and respectfully. I was blown away.
Let's talk more about the food, these dishes were stand-outs:
Chopped Salad has a secret - jalapeno feta schmeared on the inside of the bowl beneath the veggie and quinoa salad, encouraging you to stir, play and scrape up a little creamy spicy goodness with every bite. Crunchy harissa chick peas add an unexpected crunch and satisfying texture to the dish.
Brussel Sprouts - This dish was a huge hit with us. Absolutely an inventive preparation for Brussel sprouts, with a vinegary kick and again, satisfying texture for the win. I asked - the "crispy onion" on top is actually crispy shallots, which bring not only crunch and that onion-y kick, but also a defined, unmistakable sweetness. I could eat this every day of the week.
Shawarma Toast - Lamb neck was wonderfully flavourful and melt in your mouth tender. Love the pickled jicama accent too. Delicious.
Bangkok Bowl - Perfectly prepared tuna, with fresh, vibrant mango jicama slaw. But the star of this dish was the crispy fried squid. My fiancé (generally pescatarian, but with a strong "no tentacles" policy) was ready to fight me over the perfectly seasoned, crunchy yet tender fried squid in this dish. Yummmmm.
Truffle Gnudi - Sooo savoury, and the gnudi another masterpiece of texture. Just perfect.
Scallops in Oxtail Risotto - I love a scallop, and I love a risotto. This was heaven.
And for dessert, Cereal! Like the chopped salad, the schmeared chocolate ganache in the bowl makes this dish for me. I'm going to steal the schmear trick for cooking at home, it's that good.
Now let's think about this - you are looking at a menu that includes crunchy chick peas, brussel sprouts, lamb neck, tentacles, oxtail. You may be thinking, but I don't like any of those things. Well, guess what, you owe it to yourself to go freaking try it, because these dishes are all FABULOUS. Just super yummy delicious. And FUN. And I think that's the point - go and eat! Try something new! Experiment and play and enjoy something different. With the diversity of the menu, you can easily stop in just for drinks and apps, or hang out for the whole night and do the pre fixe. Rasa may not get it perfect every time, but they are really doing something interesting, and they may just change your thinking about these ingredients. I'm giving them mad respect for trying something new, and I can't wait to go back. Thanks Rasa for a wonderful meal!
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