The Grand Opening of Red Lotus was as expected and more, with line out the door and a full bar there was bearly room to walk through the crowd that were all busy schmoozing! With an Oriental red & black theme, and smacks of color everywhere the decor is creative but subtle and inviting. The festivities included Taiko drummers and Chinese Dragon and lots of free food, which were all highlights that Red Lotus will be featuring on there menu. With a soft opening of over two weeks, this formal breaking of bread signifies the new beginning of an additional venture by chef/ owner Billy Ngo, whose other restaurant includes Kru - Japanese/ French fusion - known as some of the best sushi in town; Red Lotus is his attempt to work the same magic with Chinese food.
Vegetable Egg Roll, with Pink Peppercorn Gastrique
Nice crunch, sweet delicate sauce, a bit heavy on the oil
Pork and Shitake Dumplings "Siu Mai" with Soy cured Salmon Roe
Nice texture, a bit salty on the flavor
Red Lotus flower?
Kung Pao Chicken Wings
Great spice/ flavor could have just kept eating them!
Mushroom and Tofu Fried Rice with Soy, Egg, and Green onions
Wonderful flavor, great option to traditional fried rice, nice touch with great mushroom quality
Awesome decor, including a full bar, indoor/outdoor dining
Chicken Potstickers
Traditional potstickers style, great flavor and texture, best part was the sauce
The famous Billy Ngo on his Grand Opening night!
I can't wait to try the Spiced Marrow Bones, Ox Tail Soup, and most importantly their Peking Quail that is their version of Peking Duck served with greens, steamed buns and house made hoisen sauce!
To check out their menu and all the buzz go to the Red Lotus Facebook Page
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