Graffiti Bao
White Rice
Vietnamese Crab Fried Rice – Lump Crab, Thai Basil, Mint, Lime, Fish Sauce
Chicken Egg Fried Rice – Roasted Chicken, Toasted Chili Sauce, Crispy Chicken Skin
Lo Mein – Roast Pork, Celery, Mushrooms, Bean Sprouts, Red Pepper
Mandarin Orange Duck – Red Onion, Bell Pepper, Orange Zest
Spring Vegetable Curry – Sweet Potatoes, Red Peppers, Broccoli, Eggplant, Cashews
Braised Short Ribs – Chili Jam, Mint, Lime, Folded Bao Buns on the side
Scallion Pancakes – Special Soy, Scallion Dressing
Prawn and Pork Spring Rolls – Plum Sauce
Kung Pao Chicken Bao Buns – Natural Chicken, Bell Pepper, Chili Sauce
BBQ Pork Bao Buns – Sweet Soy, Chilis, Shiitake Mushrooms
Royale with Cheese Bao Buns – Angus Beef, Cheese, Pickles, Onions, Special Sauce
Spicy Chili Eggplant – Thai Basil, Bell Pepper, Red Onion
Burrata – Scallion Pancakes, Garlic Chili Sauce
Nutella Bao Buns
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 2020 going over so well with staff that delivery from 7355 South Buffalo Drive has been requested fourteen times since.
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 Monday that Chef Michael Tomorsky 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, four 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 in addition to those served with creamy Burrata, Lo Mein won out over Basil Chow Fun 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.
Rounding out the allotment with Spicy Chili Eggplant and Spring Rolls, the latter often overlooked but amongst the best of their kind thanks to an oilless exterior housing plenty of meat and flavor, it was as a special treat that Marc included Vegan Curry, the mélange of Vegetables bathed in a Sauce that is more aromatic than spicy with a touch of sweetness.
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 thirteen orders has been nicely presented, displaying “Fusion” without being compromised and appealing to a broad range of diners.
RECOMMENDED: Scallion Pancakes, Burrata, Royale with Cheese Bao Buns, BBQ Pork Bao Buns, Lo Mein, Braised Short Ribs, Mandarin Orange Duck, Prawn and Pork Spring Rolls.
AVOID: N/A.
TIP: Southwest location is open Monday through Sunday from 11:00am to 8:00pm. Follow @GraffitiBao for specials including those at the re-opened original in T-Mobile Arena.
WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.
www.graffitibao.com
