Graffiti Bao
White Rice
Scallion Pancakes – Special Soy, Scallion Dressing
Mandarin Orange Duck – Red Onion, Bell Pepper, Orange Zest
Vietnamese Crab Fried Rice – Lump Crab, Thai Basil, Mint, Lime, Fish Sauce
Chicken Egg Fried Rice – Roasted Chicken, Toasted Chili Sauce, Crispy Chicken Skin
Szechuan Beef Bao Buns – Angus Beef, Szechuan Peppers, Scallions
BBQ Pork Bao Buns – Sweet Soy, Chilis, Shiitake Mushrooms
Royale with Cheese Bao Buns – Angus Beef, Cheese, Pickles, Onions, Special Sauce
Braised Short Ribs – Chili Jam, Mint, Lime, Folded Bao Buns on the side
Basil-Basil Chow Fun with Chicken – Sweet Soy, Thai Basil, Bean Sprouts, Mushrooms
Pumpkin Ginger Banana Pudding
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 a familiar Graffiti Bao employee arrived with everything necessary, professionalism and safety never in question.
Opting for old favorites from a menu 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 Roasted Chicken version has also developed a fan-base thanks to toasted Chiles and bits of crispy Skin.
Onward to Orange Duck, instead of more familiar Chicken, 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 over the course of an hour, Basil Chow Fun won out over Lo Mein or Crispy Chili Garlic Noodles this time while Marrone’s Braised Short Ribs with folded Bao saw two trays emptied in the course of an hour.
Finishing with Dessert, an item being “beta tested” prior to its debut at Marrone’s Hall Pass in Salt Lake City, fans of Banana Pudding will find all the familiar flavors and textures with a seasonal upgrade, in this case Pumpkin Spice and Ginger that are present but not overwhelming.
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 every Item across eleven orders has been nicely presented, displaying “Fusion” without being compromised and appealing to a broad range of diners.
RECOMMENDED: Scallion Pancakes, Royale with Cheese Bao Buns, BBQ Pork Bao Buns, Basil-Basil Chow Fun, Braised Short Ribs, Mandarin Orange Duck, Pumpkin Ginger Banana Pudding.
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
