Access Asia

Access Asia:  Culinary Flavors of Asia

Date: October 19th, 2009 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Location: Viking School of Culinary Arts

Cost:  FREE for those who RSVP; closed event

Chefs from local restaurants will be serving up their best off-menu dishes in a cooking competition.  The participating restaurants include:

·               Myung-Ga (Korean)

·               Rice (Japanese)

·               Tandoor (Indian)

·               J. Wong’s  (Chinese)

·               Café Trang (Vietnamese)

·               Pad Thai (Thai)

Attendees will be able to sample great Asian cuisine from around the world and then vote on your favorite.  The “people’s choice” will receive an award crafted by O.C. Tanner.   It should be a fun casual evening with delicious food!  Other invited guests include Zions Bank CEO Scott Anderson, Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon, and State Senator Ross Romero.

You must RSVP to attend for free. Please RSVP with Mika at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

·         Access Asia:  Culinary Flavors of Asia

·         Monday, Oct. 19th, 5:30 to 8:30

·         Viking School of Culinary Arts - 2233 South 300 East

Directions

The Viking School of Culinary Arts is located at 2233 South 300 East. Parking is available in front of the Viking School and along the street on 300 East. Attendees may also park in the LDS Church lot half a block south of Viking School.

Schedule of Events

5:30 Registration & food sampling

6:00 Cooking demonstration & voting

6:30 End of voting

7:00 Utah Governor Gary Herbert will present the "People's Choice Award" for best dish

Dishes

Myung-Ga

1839 West 3500 South
Suite #2A
West Valley City, UT 84119

Featured Dish: Bulgogi with Steamed Rice

This traditional Korean dish is made from thin slices of prime-cut beef and marinated with a secret soy sauce mixture. Otherwise known as "fire meat" in Korean, this dish is prepared over a barbecue grill.

Pad Thai

1986 North Hill field Rd.
Suite #8
Layton, UT 84041

Featured Dish: Pad Thai Noodles

This traditional Thai dish consists of stir-fried rice noodles with a combination of meats, vegetables, and a special blend of spices. This dish is often covered with a spicy sauce made of lime juice and red chili peppers.

Rice: Asian Fusion Cuisine and Sushi Bar

1158 S. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Featured Dish: Sushi Rolls (California Roll, Sake Maki, & New York Roll)

This Japanese dish includes a variety of hand-rolled sushi made with a combination of vegetables, crab, fish, and/or cream cheese. Best served with soy sauce, wasabi and ginger.

Tandoor Indian Grill

729 E. 3300 S.
Salt Lake City, UT 84106

Featured Dish: Cilantro chicken with Lemon Rice

This traditional Indian dish is prepared by flavoring the chicken with a secret curry sauce made with spices obtained outside of Utah. This dish is usually served with steamed rice or Naan Indian flat bread.

J. Wong's Asian Bistro

163 W. 200 S.
Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Featured Dish: Panang Salmon Curry

This special Thai dish features Salmon broiled in a zesty curry sauce. Often served with steamed rice, this dish is the most popular dish at the restaurant.

Cafe Trang

307 W. 200 S.
Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Featured Dish: Mango Fish with Steamed Rice

This traditional Vietnamese dish is prepared with Tilapia fish, fresh mango, and a garlic fish sauce. This special dish is often served on special occasions.