If you get that blatant song reference, congratulations, you old af. What’s not old, however, is alittle tashi’s unique take on Asian fusion tapas, which is distinctly new age.
Their charred miso Brussels sprouts ($12++, foreground plate) is a rendition of an almost universally reviled vegetable that manages to make it somewhat tolerable. When alittle tashi typed ‘charred’ into their menu, they really meant it. The sprouts are well and truly charred, masking the repulsive flavor that Brussels sprouts are infamous for and giving it some pleasantly charred flavors. It’s served with a dab of creme fraiche, which uplifts the texture of the sprouts and gives it a luscious creaminess, along with a hint of sourness.
We eagerly ordered crispy chicken skin with garlic salt ($8++, background bowl) but we weren’t expecting it to look like those dried cuttlefish snacks we all know and love. A surprise, to be sure, but a welcome one as these chicken skins were astonishingly light unlike all other fried chicken skins out there. While the garlic salt seasoning was uneven and spotty in places, alittle tashi’s chicken skins were eminently enjoyable due to its low oil content and its lighter than air properties. It’s a picture perfect pairing with a good beer, and its an absolute shame that alittle tashi doesn’t have any beers on tap.
But wait, there’s more! These bar snacks were just the prelude to a stunningly sumptuous meal.
overall the food was very average and overpriced. not sure how the bone marrow and snails (not pictured) could have been so tasteless. idea sounded good but they missed out on the execution. had charred miso brussels sprouts which just tasted one dimensional and probably not worth the $10
Much as I liked these brussel sprouts, I would have preferred them roasted instead of deep-fried to maintain their crunchiness. The charred miso coating them was a touch too bitter and salty as well. Eaten with the sour cream however, the balance of flavours was just nice.
Thanks to @burpple for the invite and @alittletashi as well as @iamjaynedoe for hosting!
Taste: 3.5/5
These ugly lil balls of Brussels sprouts are actually deep-fried perfection, bursting with juices on the inside, while the seemingly burnt appearance conceals a lovely charred flavour. Definitely one of the more memorable dishes here.
