Graffiti Bao
White Rice
Scallion Pancakes – Special Soy, Scallion Dressing
Burrata – Scallion Pancakes, Garlic Chili Sauce
Crispy Wings – Secret Seven Chili Rub
Sweet Sesame Beef – Chinese Broccoli, Honey, Sesame Seeds
Szechuan Chicken – Toasted Chilis, Black Bean, Chili Oil
Royale with Cheese Bao Buns – Angus Beef, Cheese, Pickles, Onions, Special Sauce
Szechuan Beef Bao Buns – Angus Beef, Szechuan, Scallions
BBQ Pork Bao Buns – Sweet Soy, Chilis, Shiitake Mushrooms
Vietnamese Crab Fried Rice – Lump Crab, Thai Basil, Mint, Lime, Fish Sauce
Lo Mein – Roast Pork, Celery, Mushrooms, Bean Sprouts, Red Pepper
Nutella Bao
Started as a counter-service concept inside T-Mobile Arena, Graffiti Bao has been making itself known to Southwest Las Vegas since September 2019, the opportunity to cater Marc Marrone’s Food in February going over so well with staff that delivery from 7355 South Buffalo Drive was requested again just two-weeks later, three weeks after that and again on Tuesday.
Previously discussing Chef Marrone’s background here, time with Tao Group unequivocally involved in Asian Cuisine capable of satisfying both discerning diners and folks that typically gravitate to Panda Express, it was on-time that Marc and another Graffiti Bao Chef arrived with everything necessary, professionalism and safety never in question.
Opting for favorites from the first three gigs, in addition to new items from a list that offers far more diversity than its brevity suggests, Crab Rice was predictably the first stop for many, and although the funky Fish Sauce and restrained heat were once again highly praised Graffiti Bao’s Sweet Sesame Beef went just as quickly with the entire tray gone by the end of lunch.
Opting for Szechuan Chicken this time, instead of Kung Pao, the quality of Graffiti Bao’s sourcing shows well from Protein to Produce, three styles of the Restaurant’s eponymous Buns satisfying diners on this day with the BBQ Pork a favorite for many but the Pulp Fiction referencing Royale with Cheese also pretty tough not to love.
Neglecting White Rice to save stomach capacity for better things, at least three whole Scallion Pancakes devoured including one order alongside Burrata and Garlic Chili Sauce, Lo Mein won out over Basil Chow Fun this time while a first time order of Marrone’s Crispy Wings with a numbing sort of heat was welcomed by all who partook.
Finishing with Dessert Bao, or perhaps another Szechuan Beef Bun dipped in Bao Sauce plus more Scallion Pancakes, it was with nearly half the staff packing leftovers that the afternoon passed quickly while trying to decide exactly how many weeks to let pass before catering from Graffiti Bao again.
N/A: Making it blog policy to not ‘rate’ places based on catering alone, Graffiti Bao sets a very high standard in terms of customer service, while all ten items were nicely presented, displaying “Fusion” without being compromised and appealing to everyone from Indian to Asian to Hispanic to Vietnamese at a range of income levels and travel experiences.
RECOMMENDED: Scallion Pancakes (even better with Burrata,) Royale with Cheese Bao Buns, BBQ Pork Bao Buns, Sweet Sesame Beef, Szechuan Beef Bao Buns, Lo Mein.
AVOID: N/A.
TIP: Southwest location is open: Monday through Saturday from 11:00am to 9:30pm and Sunday from 11:00am to 9:00pm. Follow @GraffitiBao for specials including Industry discounts and community support projects during the pandemic.
WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.
www.graffitibao.com
