Cuban/Chinese Fusion? Sign Me Up!

Calle Dao - Chelsea

461 W 23rd St New York, NY 10011

After visiting Favela Cubano, I decided to set up a reservation with Calle Dao to try out their Cuban/Chinese fusion menu and I was not disappointed!

We arrived on a weekday so we were immediately seated and decided to eat outside. Our waiter was very friendly & attentive and the experience was seamless.

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FOOD:

STIR-FRY CASHEW CAULIFLOWER- Hoisin, Basil, and Ginger.

Delicious & a nice appetizer. A little salty, but the cashews did help balance it out. Would recommend if you're looking for something lighter to snack on while you wait for your meal! 3.5/5.

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TOFU STIR-FRY- Chinese Long Beans, Bok Choy, Bell Pepper, Snow Peas, Eggplant, Rice, with Basil-Cilantro Sauce.

I enjoyed my meal and found it to be flavorful and packed with a lot of veggies. The sauce had a nice spice to it, which I really enjoyed, and all the flavors meshed very well. The tofu was also cooked well and had a nice texture. 4/5.

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5-SPICE SKIRT STEAK- Marinated and grilled with Rice & Beans and Maduro.

My boyfriend enjoyed his meal and was really happy with how the steak was cooked. He did say that the beans were slightly bland for his tastebuds but that it was overall pretty good. Since he doesn't eat maduros, I ate them and they were perfectly sweet and soft. 4/5.

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DRINKS:

REVOLUCION- Habanero Infused Tequila, Ginger Liqueur, Sweet Corn, Pineapple Juice, Agave, Fresh Lemon Juice and Hibiscus Salt Rim.

A nice strong drink that is jammed with flavor and has a nice spice to it! I would highly recommend! 5/5.

MARGARITA- We ordered a standard margarita and it was delicious and strong. A great drink to start off the night!

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Overall, I am very pleased with my experience at Calle Dao and would certainly visit again whenever I'm in town. Next time, I hope I am able to snag one of their Matcha Tres Leches for dessert!!

Rating: ★★★★☆