photography by jay jones
THE SNOOTY S ASIANETS THE BAR AT
WORLD-CLASS by david vera
54 RAGE monthly | JANUARY 2014 RAGE monthly | JANUARY 2014 Be honest, we all do it from time to time. If ever there’s something not quite right with your food, that snobby
diva voice in the back of your mind aims your eyes straight down your nose and says things like, “You couldn’t pay me to eat this.” Luckily there’s a place dedicated
to...well...all of us. It’s a sanctuary of culinary authenticity and dedication to service where it’s totally safe (well-rewarded, in fact) to take a chance by pointing blindly at a menu and ordering whatever your finger touches. Consistent excellence and a smooth element of surprise is implied. Owner/Operator Patrick Tjota urges us to join the growing “snoot society” and visit The Snooty Asian. Having entrusted our taste buds in Tjota’s expertise and years of running Mission Valley’s Bali Thai Cafe, dining here was the safest chance theThe Rage Monthly staff has taken in a while. Entering the uniquely runway-style entrance, I was immediately greeted by our server, Taylor, and warmly
introduced to the manager, Michael, and resident sushi expert, Yoshi. Attentive, personable and very knowledgeable about the menu and its ingredients. Taylor recommended
his favorite cocktails: the Singapore Sling—a classic 20th century favorite with quite a sneaky kick and a delightfully “different” cherry garnish; the Lemongrass Martini—refreshing as a Cambodian waterfall, a real lemongrass stalk flavors this elegant concoction; Brahma Berry—surprisingly restrained in the sweetness factor, the robust berry bouquet more than made up for the sucrose subtlety.
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