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I’m a sucker for street food – love it. In Tacoma, there isn’t much to be found. While the new restaurant Indo Asian Street Eatery (http://indostreeteatery.com/ ) isn’t anything like a food truck or street vendor, they put together a best-hits menu of street food from across East Asia. Located in the Stadium District (110 N Tacoma Ave), I’m easily the least hip person in the restaurant, but I stopped caring about that years ago. There is an energy that the young provide that is present in spades here. I also adore the décor – you walk in to seating around an open fire, and then tables and booths provide the perfect blend of intimacy and openness. And the food is great. I love dumplings, fritters, egg rolls, spring rolls, Shumai, Satay, lettuce wraps, green papaya salad (an underappreciated dish - what is it about dried shrimp, chilis and shredded green papaya that is so amazing) – really everything on their menu. Typically I avoid the entrees, but my son ordered the miso salmon, and it was stellar. But I can speak better to their take on street food (served in the comfort of your table). Service has been spot on – ready to roll with however you want the meal to go. Prices aren’t cheap, but not crazy either. The dishes come from Thailand, Korea, Japan, and Vietnam – all cuisines I’m in love with. If you’re looking for some tasty bites in an stellar atmosphere, I highly recommend at stop at the Indo Asian Street Eatery. |