Comments on: Dining: Asian Bistro

By: Jennifer Deseo

Jennifer Deseo — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:37:21 +0000

Okay, Asian Bistro. Consider yourself on notice.

A fresh review coming soon!

By: Tony G.

Tony G. — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:49:48 +0000

Have to agree with many of the above reviewers. My wife and I were quite loyal Asian Bistro customers because she likes the sushi and I go for the spicy chicken dishes. However, on our last takeout, the sauce definitely decreased in quality and the “spicy garlic” had as much spice as my mom’s midwest farm food (i.e. none). Then on our last visit to the restaurant, the waitresses forgot that we ordered, then came back to ask us if we wanted to order. Too bad.

By: chaz

chaz — Mon, 05 May 2008 16:42:39 +0000

+1 to Springvale Roader. The takeout order of cashew chicken we got Friday was not up to par with what we had been used to from AB–chicken parts of indeterminate origin, no veggies. Even the brown rice seemed different. Looks like we’ll have to look for a new chinese fix.

By: Jennifer Deseo

Jennifer Deseo — Mon, 05 May 2008 15:47:19 +0000

I was there late last week, and the Chinese food seemed okay. Will check it out again in the future.

By: Springvale Roader

Springvale Roader — Mon, 05 May 2008 15:41:49 +0000

Bad news, Asian Bistro fans. The place is under new ownership, and when we went there this past Saturday night, we thought the food was not nearly as good as it used to be. In fact, it was just okay. Moreover, the old owner failed to pay his liquor license taxes, so now the place is temporarily unable to serve any alcoholic beverages — wine, beer, saki, cocktails — and the restaurant chose not to advertise this particular fact with a sign on its door. We were really disappointed as we’d had a hard day and were looking forward to a couple of Mai Tais, or at least a beer, but by the time the waitress told us about the license, we’d already messed with the silverware and drank the water and generally felt it would be rude to pick up and leave.

We might go one more time to see if they just had a bad chef that night, but one more mediocre meal and we’re writing the place off.

By: Courtney

Courtney — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 18:53:11 +0000

I think Asian Bistro has gone down hill. I used to go there all the time, but I went about a month ago and it was not good. The sauce on my veggie chicken and broccoli was congealed and looked like it had been sitting out for a long time before I got it. My friend’s orange chicken looked old too. I was really disappointed because it has always been so good. Maybe they were just having a bad day, but I haven’t been back since.

By: Rob M

Rob M — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:47:49 +0000

Two comments. One – in my experience Asian Bistro has been mediocre at best. If I couldn’t walk there, I’m sure I would never go. Two – good Italian is NOT about the sauce. Just the opposite, it’s about tasting the pasta! The pasta should not be overwhelmed by the sauce.

By: Kathy J

Kathy J — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:28:08 +0000

I find Asian Bistro expensive and not worth it – after getting very sick (spare you the details) from their veggie tempura – I’ll not return there.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:56:51 +0000

Good review. I think this is a safe place for quick takeout. You can pick up for some spicy tuna rolls for lunch or the General for dinner; quick and standard and reliable for basics.

By: Springvale Roader

Springvale Roader — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:11:46 +0000

Maggie, everyone gets those free shots. :) But I agree, Asian Bistro is great.

On a related topic: has anyone else here ever tried preserved tofu (also known as pickled tofu, though that’s a bit of a misnomer)? It’s amazing. Kind of like a soft pungent cheese, e.g., blue cheese. You can find it as HMarket in Wheaton. Just an FYI on something I can’t believe I’ve lived without all these years.