Stars: 5 out of 5
Pros: Specials, Service, Food
Cons:
As you all know, I've been to Sticky Rice (Sticky Rice) before. This can be found here: 1st Sticky Rice Post. So, you know now that I am a big big fan. EG had never been before and we had talked about it several times, but always in passing. Well, this night we were prepping for a little get together and we knew we needed something good in our stomachs. We had driven deep down Grove Ave. looking for something. Nothing had struck our fancy and we were talking about hitting up Belly Timber Tavern again. Then we drove past Sticky Rice and EG said, "I haven't been there. LET"S DO IT!!" I am not one to say no to food and CERTAINLY not one to say no to Sticky Rice. So it was spoken, so it was done.
It was fairly crowded when we got there, with only a few tables left. The very attractive hostess attended us quickly and sat us by one of the front windows at roughly 5:50pm, moments before happy hour ends. EG and I both had a flash of panic that we may have to pay full price for our PBR's (yeah, I like PBR. But I liked it before all these damn hipsters did). Thankfully our waitress sensed our panic and arrived quickly. We checked with her to ensure we did indeed qualify for the $1 PBR's. She assured us that we made it before 6 and would be ok. She even offered to run and put in our drink order before taking our real order. We gratefully accepted. That's an in-tune server right there. I truly appreciate someone who understands our priorities after a long long work day. She also told us to pray for rain as that means $1 PBR's while it's raining till 9pm. Excellent idea. While she was gone we perused the menu. EG isn't a big red meat eater but Sticky Rice attends to all needs. They have plenty of dishes that contain chicken, seafood or just veggies. A choice for any palette. When the waitress came back with our beers we ordered. EG went with the Asian Sesame noodle bowl. She went with the chicken and the udon noodles. Those are the thick noodles that so beautifully hold the sauce. I went with the special, the "I Have A Sultry Lust For My Pork" sandwich. I mean, the name alone begs it to be ordered. I will dive into the description in a moment. For now, just savor that name. Our waitress was off once again in pursuit of our happiness as we feel into conversation.
Just before our food arrived we decided a second beer couldn't hurt. A little something for the kids, know what I'm saying? Our beers arrived with our food, an award-winning combination. EG's noodle bowl looked and smelled amazing. The colors alone were pleasing. A lot of reds, greens and purples with flashes of white from the sprouts. I could only assume that it tasted as good as it looked and smelled. She was very happy with it. The portion was excellent for her, if not a little big. She said that the teriyaky sauce was flavorful, but not over powering. She also really enjoyed the copious amounts of fresh vegetables. I congratulate Sticky Rice on securing themselves a new fan.
Now, on to MY sandwich. Allow me to first give you the menu description, then I'll delve into my thoughts. Seared pork loin medallions tossed in a sweet and sour passion fruit glaze. Served on a toasted sesame seed bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion, crispy bacon and a slice of tempura fried pineapple. Served with a side of tater tots... After you get done drooling and clean up the keyboard, keep on reading. This sandwich sounded like someone just sliced happiness and put it on a bun. How could I not order it? I, of course, added a side of Siracha ranch to go with those tots. I'm a civilized S.O.B. after all. The sandwich arrived carried by angels with rays of sunshine breaking through the clouds to illuminate it accompanied by a choir of the worlds finest voices singing its praises. At least that's what I saw/heard. You could smell the passion fruit sauce first off. Certainly the best way to start. As I bit into the first bite the pure artistry of the sandwich was realized. The sharp crunch of the lettuce, the bite of the onion, the sweetness of the sauce, the juiciness of the pineapple and the saltiness of the bacon all melded together to form the perfect bite. And that high standard was met bite after bite. This was truly a top 5 sandwich. Kudos to the inventor, this is truly your opus. And let's not forget the tots. A WAY better side then french fries. Add that dipping sauce and you have one hell of a boy wonder to that Batman sandwich.
Once again Sticky Rice came through to make an excellent meal. They certainly have locked up a new return customer in EG and have continued to hold their top 5 spot in my eyes. So, like I said before, if you haven't had a chance to visit Sticky Rice, make the time. You won't be disappointed.
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