CHO Brings The Fun Back To Asian Food
And there's not even anime on TV!
Last weekend I made it into CHO Funky Asian Bistro, opened to solve Miami’s overwhelming problem of Un-funky Asian Bistros. The funk in question here isn’t the usual nostril-assaulting odor of fish sauce that many Asian restaurants suffer from, but rather refers to the kitschy décor, lively ambience, and we-don’t-take-ourselves-too-seriously menu that make meals at CHO a happy time.
It’s the latest offering from Mo Alkassar, part of the partnership that brought us Ghee, Erba, Paya, and other four-letter restaurants. This time around, he’s gone to meticulous lengths to craft a menu that brings flavors from all over Asia, with strong influences of garlic, chili, sesame, and other spicy stuff. They also put fun little drawings on the menu to let diners know when a dish contains shellfish, meat, or any other allergen. Other Asian restaurants should definitely get down with that funk.
What do they mean by “funky?” Is George Clinton hanging out at the b…
