OK, I went to this great restaurant in Raleigh, but I was too busy stuffing my face to take a picture! This is someone's belly button, who shall remain anonymous - yes, you know who you are darling, but no one else ever shall! It is a little odd when talking about a restaurant but the place was trendy and different and the tatoo is exotic enough - all food ends up in our belly anyway right?
Anyway, this place was called BuKu - as we say "merci beaucoup" thanks very much....http://www.bukuraleigh.com/
as it describes itself - "Global Street Food".
The ambience is sophisticated but not stuffy and the staff is very formal and accommodating. My friend and I split 4 tapas or sides, but I would suggest 3 to a person next time. The portions are small.
The first thing we split was a BBQ Pork Bun, I don't usually eat pork but my friend ordered it: The bun had a thick, almost uncooked texture, but it was light and simple enough it didn't take away from the bbq which was just sweet enough - my favorite of this however, was the shredded cucumer tangy salad that came with it. The Beer Braised Chicken Pierogis (5 to a serving) were next, these were lovely half moons, just browned on the sides enough to be crispy but remaining chewy. Next the Jade prawns, were cooked perfectly and served with a green mixture on a huge bamboo ( I think ) leaf...Lastly and my favorite was the beef tataki. These strips of beef had the strongest most fresh flavor - somewhere between teriyaki and roast beef jus...it came with a pickled cabbage that was very off putting in it's texture ( think: skin like ) but quite tasty.
You would think that I was crazy for food - but I really am not. It just always amazes me what people think up for the distinguishing (or not so much) tastes. I enjoyed this chefs' efforts: William D’Auvray.
PS - Have a martini with dinner....the bar has a wall of running water in the background.
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