Written by Anna Heise @annaeatzjax
For those of you familiar with the fabulous food of Chef Levi Broadwell, I want to tell you he has now opened his restaurant Karai Bistro Japan, that highlights his love and adeptness at cooking Asian cuisine. A small almost hole in the wall spot that offers up an excellent selection of dishes.
On my visit I sampled a new dish and a favorite; starting with the Pan Fried Dumplings always on my list of must-haves, and the Japanese Octopus Fritters, a new dish one that is now on my favorite list. The dumplings were firmly covered in a delicate wrapper, moist and browned to my likening. The fritters plump, sweet served with a tasty Japanese Mayo; one bite item that will surprise you.
The entrée option was the Katsu Curry with Fried Chicken; this is served with your choice of fried or white rice, soup, and a salad. The dish was quite tasty, thin strips of tender chicken lightly breaded and covered with the most appetizing Katsu Curry; think Indian Curry flavor containing bite-sized pieces of fresh potatoes and carrots. This is indeed a dish I would order on a future visit.
I passed on the dessert options only because I was sated, but the Mochi will be on my list the next time.
I encourage you to stop in and try the food; I do believe it will delight your taste buds.
