Little Asia: A Symphony of Asian Flavors in One Stop

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ย Pumpkin and Carrot Soup (P155)

 

For an appetizer, we were served one of the best pumpkin soups ever created. Its rich, creamy taste will spread in your mouth and make you savor every spoonful. Itโ€™s not powdery, but smooth. The combination of pumpkin and carrot is perfectly balanced.ย After a yummy start, plate after plate of their main courses were served next!

 

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ย Little Asia’s Crispy Chicken (P285)

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We started with their signature chicken. It boasts of a distinct flavour unlike any other fried chicken out there. The Little Asia Chicken undergoes many stages to achieve this one-of-a-kind fried chicken and youโ€™ll surely crave for it long afterwards!

 

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Coconut Fish Fillet (P295)ย 

 

I also like their fish curry. The sauce coats the fish, but still complements it without overpowering anything.

 

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Thai Eggplant with Minced Pork and Shrimps (P235)

 

Under the delicious mix of shrimp and pork lays the eggplant in this dish. Our only comment is that the vegetable is a bit hard.

 

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Drunken Lengua in Mushroom and Brown Sauce

 

Surprisingly, their lengua was our top pick! It tastes more like beef to me, but then they told me itโ€™s actually ox tongue. It is so good. I actually needed an extra cup of rice to finish it. It is soft and melt-in-your-mouth savory. Two-thumbs up for this!

 

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Fish Fillet Wrapped with Bacon (P345)

 

Another must-try, this fish wrapped in bacon is a match made in heaven. And the sauce is really good, too. It’s not overwhelming, so you can even eat it without rice.

 

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Beef Tenderloin Rolls with Cheese in Teriyaki Sauce (P345)

 

The beef tenderloin with cheese is also good. The teriyaki sauce doesn’t clash with the cheese, so itโ€™s not too salty, but just right.