– Restaurant Review for Tang –
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After a night of Halloween festivities and birthday celebrations, you can say the next morning was a bit rough. I woke up around 11 in the morning with a mild headache and a growling stomach on my friends’ couch. Although I did not remember how I ended up there I did, however, remember that I had a date night with my amici at Tang.
I remember my mother talking about the perfect way to cure a hangover… my grandmothers’ miso soup. Luckily, Tang is a typical Chinese cuisine destined to have all forms of soup. As we entered through the lantern-lit doors, we were greeted and seated instantly with the beautiful view of the chef cutting up a duck. From hanging from the ceiling to decorating tables, there were ducks all over the place. This instantly reminded me of the father duck from kung fu panda. The ducks were not a distraction but rather an asset that gave this place its taste. Overall, the environment was warm and there was a familial aspect that was comforting.
The first dish to come out was the Spaghetti In Brodo Con Manzo. It is a noodle soup with braised beef. This bowl was perfect for clearing my head and filling my belly. Within every bite, umami burst in all corners of my mouth. The bits of bok choy added the right amount of crunch and vitamins to the soup that I needed to stabilize my headache and regain my strength. I highly recommend this dish if you are craving something meaty but also light. 10/10 would get again.
Now if you are craving something sweet but filling, I suggest the Pollo Al Limone (Lemon Chicken) This was my first time trying the lemon chicken and I didn’t know what to expect. This dish brought sweet and sour sensations in different places of my mouth, and I enjoyed it.
The Spaghetti Con Ragù Cinese In Brodo Piccante (The Sichuan Noodles With Peppery Sauce) was the dish that had us coughing up a storm but always going back for more. Within every bite, there was a different experience of vegetables, meat, and spices. The spice did not hit instantly but rather silently crept its way towards the back of my throat and then latched on to it. It was subtle, but after a while grew intensely. This dish was the dish to eradicate my dizziness, clear all my senses, and cleanse my soul.
For dessert, we got Involtini Di Patate Dolci (Deep Fried Yam Roles). These finger long yam roles don’t look like a typical dessert but turned out to be my favorite thing of the night. The shell of the role was sweet and had a hint of coconut. When you bite into it, the mushy texture of the yam mixed with the crunchy exterior melts into your mouth. Its sense of nostalgia reminded me of a lot of poi mochi and I definitely would get again.
Overall, I enjoyed the experience I had a Tang and I am looking forward to returning soon. Everything on their menu looked magnificent, but unfortunately, we did not have the stomach space and budget to order everything. That being said, the pricing for each dish was fairly reasonable, especially when you can tell that they put work into their food. I can see myself going there for a quick lunch with friends or for a nice fulfilling diner. Now it’s not grandmas miso soup, but it still worked for me. Leaving the restaurant I felt satisfied and cured of my hangover 🙂
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