Friday, May 1, 2009

Flavors of the Southeast Side

By: Claire Norton

Christina and Andy Cao are two of the newest individuals to bring an excellent dining experience to Fountain Square. This couple has successfully delivered the perfect combination of delicious food, sophisticated yet comfortable atmosphere, and great service with Naisa Pan-Asian Café. Located at 1025 Virginia Ave, this restaurant opened on April 3, 2009 after months of preparation, which have certainly paid off.

Bright walls compliment the simple, modern furniture in this sleek, clean space. Not only is Naisa Café a great place to bring friends or co-workers for lunch or dinner, but will also be a place to see new art with walls that soon will serve as a gallery.

The menu is rich with choices for those who enjoy Pan-Asian cuisine. Each meal comes with a seafood cheese wonton and your choice of soup, making each meal completely satisfying. The owners pride themselves on using as many fresh ingredients as possible and that choice certainly pays off for the diner. The hot tea service comes to the table with loose leaf tea so one can brew her drink to perfection.

I’ve already enjoyed three dishes that are reason enough to keep going back: the Shrimp with Garden Veggies, the Kong Pao Shrimp, and Fried Rice. However, with such a large menu I’ll be sure to try something new next time. Menu and hours can be found online at www.naisaCafé.com for those excited to try the next great restaurant to hit Fountain Square.

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