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Asiatique
Category: Restaurants Asian Fusion Asian Fusion [Edit]
1767 Bardstown RdLouisville, KY 40205
(502) 451-2749
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 5 pm - 10:30 pm
Fri 5 pm - 11 pm
Sat-Sun 10 am - 3 am
Sun 4:30 pm - 10 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Dressy
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Ambience:
- Trendy
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
19 reviews for Asiatique
19 reviews in English
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Review from Rachel F.
1/29/2012 1 Check-in Here
I have died and gone to brunch heaven. Seriously, this is the best brunch experience I've ever had. Who would have guessed Asiatique would be the place for this coveted meal?! Friendly and patient service, even though we were those people that showed up at 2:30 when brunch ends at 3. We got a plush, comfy booth, attentive service. It felt like we were at a high end, high dollar spot, but in actuality their creative and extensive menu offered most everything cheaper than most Louisville brunch spot staples! I was shocked and thrilled. 5-10 bucks for pretty much everything! And the 10 dollar ticket items were very high end. I got the seafood omelet and it made my week. Fresh shrimp, scallops, crab - those are not cheap ingredients. And the crab wasn't the cheap-o stuff, it was legit. Flaky, tender, and flavorful. I subbed the scallions for mushrooms and seriously couldn't have been happier with my dish.
Oh, did I mention my fantastico blackberry muffin that came with it? How did you cook it and still retain the form of the blackberries so well Asiatique? So tasty.
And a very important piece to any good brunch - the Bloody Mary. It. Was. Awesome. Very flavorful, good punch to it, but not going to leave your mouth on fire. Love the tall thin glass to maintain the pepper and such in a smaller surface area on the bottom. And the green olives were stuffed....with goat cheese! The gates to heaven opened in their presence. And the most awesome part of all? This bloody mary so nicely crafted came in at $3. THREE DOLLARS. They are 6 plus all over town.
Oh how I love thee, Asiatique brunch!Listed in: Date Night, International Supper Club, Or in this case, since we aren't 8, here are some awesome places for fish across the…">Do you like Seafood?, Nice Dinner, Luckfest
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Review from Bryan X.
Louisville, KY
Oh, Asiatique, I really want to give you a 5 star, as I have some good memory with friends in your lounge and dinning room. However 3 star is the only rating I can give you on this most recent visit to celebrate the Christmas & New Year.
Start with the deco, please someone help these guys to remodel the dinning room. For a fusion restaurant, the deco here is outdated, cheap, and not classy at all. For the first time visitor, you maybe impressed by the bar in the front door, but that's about it.
Move on to the food, If I spend 70+ on a dinner for a 5 course tasting menu with wine, I was ready to be impressed. Maybe my expectation is too high. I ordered five-course medley (meat and seafood) tasting. There are few good dishes, like the grill tilapia with the creamy sauce, the salad with seared raw rib-eye, the diver's scallop on japanese seaweed. However there are quite a few misses, the roasted quail is a little spicy? Unusual, why not just grill with soy sauce? I though this is a Asian restaurant? I'd like something that can brings some Asian memory back, even this is fusion. Other dishes are turns out just ok, like the dry rib eye, the mushroom soup, the ok presentation 4 piece combination desert. As a huge desert fan, there is not one desert out of 4 worth mention here.
The waiter is nice and knowledgeable about every course of the dinner.
Well, I have a coupon on the night so I'm not as regret as I'm paying full. But I remember I tasted an amazing salmon meal couple years ago, and the best days may have passed for Asiatique?
For Asian Fusion restaurant, try Basa Modern Vietnamese on frankfort Ave. Your money will be better spent.
There are still hope for this restaurant, however it just not taste right. Try harder chef! -
Review from Paige H.
Louisville, KY
9/27/2011
i met up with an old friend for dinner this past sunday (9/25/11). it was drizzly and chilly and i was anxious to get inside and get a cocktail into my system. while i waited for my friend i studied the menu, this was my first visit to this incarnation of chef looi's version of fusion cuisine and i was getting seriously hungry. when we were making plans to come here, my friend kept bringing up the bbq ribs, saying absurd things like "they are a life experience". at last he arrived and over a really yummy fume blanc we decided on the ribs (natch) an order of cha gio (two shrimp and pork spring rolls) with a sweet chili and basil dipping sauce. my friend and i both said the sauce was a little miracle. we then shared the field greens with roasted duck, goat cheese, pistachio "dust" and finished with a delicately sweet hoisin truffle vinaigrette. we also shared the grilled mahi mahi which was served with beautful matchstick cuts of zucchini and squash and tiny baby corn and pencil asparagus tips. the plate was artistically arranged with a painted swoosh of the plum wine reduction beside the fish. i will say the fish was a bit over cooked, but that was the only misstep of the entire meal.
we decided to skip the tempting desserts and we both had vietnamese coffee. it was the perfect choice to end the meal.
now, let me tell you about the service. in a word, phenomenal. our server, charlie was attentive, funny, informative and an absolute pleasure. he knew when to stop and refill our wine glasses or when to just pass on by. he made the asiatique evening that much better.
and yes, the ribs were a life experience -
Review from Ryan C.
Hanford, CA
1/21/2012 1 Check-in Here
I end up here almost every Christmas Eve with my wife's family. I really like the food, it's quality Asian Fusion and everything I've had here is solid. It's definitely trendy, but worth a stop.
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Review from David I.
9/17/2011 3 Check-ins Here
It's ok, nothing special. For what we experienced, we might go back, but only if someone else was paying. Our waiter was great as was the host. The decor is pretty nice, obviously a lot of work went into it. The table was tilted but not wobbly, the water in my glass was how I noticed, very noticeable.
I had the chicken satay app and Janel had the shrimp app. Both were good, but I've made better satay at home. There was a 30 minute wait between our apps and entrees, way too long.
For entrees, Janel had the Ahi tuna and it was really really good (I tried it) and I got the duck. I was very disappointed. The skin and fat wasn't rendered, and the duck was overcooked (obviously cooked off in the oven and they sliced it before cooking it off too). Aesthetically the plate didn't look very impressive either. For the first time in a long time, I sent food back and explained exactly why to the server. I ended up with the scallop and shrimp stir fry (they call it something else fancy). While it was ok, it wasn't anything special and no different than a scallop/shrimp dish at a Chinese take-out joint. Dinner for two was $110 with tip. -
Review from Amy G.
Louisville, KY
6/19/2011
Oh man...where do I start on this one? There was a time where Asiatique had it going on...and well, that time has gone (our last trip the food was subpar...but we really wanted it to be delicious as this spot used to rock). We walked in after a movie for drinks and small bites. They have a "B" posting. We were not sure we wanted to proceed. But, we did. Walked in to a wafting strong bleach smell...a little off putting, but hey, they killed something, right?
Hmmm...well...how do I say this? This dining experience was probably the worst experience EVER! Our server was condescending and over the top rude. I could really give a lot of detail here...but, it was so bad that you may not believe it. So...
The manager was kind and understanding and took care of our 2 bowls of soup, and this tofu concoction and the wine....we usually order lots of small bites, but couldn't get past the server's extremely poor behavior and lack of basic manners.
We will not be back for a while, if at all. -
Review from M Y.
Louisville, KY
7/24/2011
I've been here 3x, and on this last time I think this place has lost it's edge a bit-
The cocktails are made using fresh ingredients- love it.. We've been pleased with several of the apps on various occasions, and overall the food is seasoned Very well. Service has been great on every visit.
However, all of the entrees seem to have a sweet element and have lost their asian-inspired edge. Was also slightly disappointed with their 'B' rating. I think at one time they were quite The innovative place, ...not so much.
Go for happy hour- great drinks, great small bites, give them some time to improve the dinner menu. -
Review from Lisa J.
8/6/2011
Asiatique isn't the most innovative fusion restaurant, and they don't have the most immaculately designed and decorated location, and they don't have the most mind-blowing cocktails. But... they only barely fall short of the "outstanding" mark. The decor, food, and drinks are all very good (if not the number 1 best). I had the 5 spice shrimp for an appetizer and the seared tuna for dinner. The portions were just the right size, and they dishes were both delicious. I had a Gin Blossom to drink and it was pretty good (though no side-car, as reported by some other patrons).
Bottom line - it's not "the best" at what it tries to do, but it's certainly near the top of the list. Tasty and well worth the trip. I hope I can go back for happy hour sometime, as it sounds like a great deal. -
Review from Sarah W.
7/1/2010
You know how sometimes when you order a milkshake at a diner, they will bring you a glass full of milkshake and then give you that silver mixing cup with more milkshake in it? So there's like a whole bonus milkshake after you've finished your original milkshake?
Yeah, they do that at Asiatique with cocktails. And they have half-price drinks (and appetizers) during happy hour. So that works out to 4 asiaritas (yum!) for the price of one? A very happy hour indeed.
I also ordered the 5 spice shrimp. The shrimp were fantastic. Part of what sold me on the shrimp is that they were billed as being served in a sweet potato basket, and I am a sucker for a good sweet potato. Alas, the basket made for a lovely presentation, but wasn't worth eating itself. Don't get me wrong - you should still order the shrimp (particularly when they are half price!), just don't get your sweet potato hopes up. -
Review from Jessica L.
Louisville, KY
8/15/2010
My friend and i dined at Asiatique on a Monday night around 7. We got cocktails while looking over the menu -- I got the strawberry rhubarb: Eagle Rare bourbon with strawberry puree and rhubarb bitters. Delicious! My friend recommended getting the five-course tasting menu with wine pairing and I chose the mixed one (seafood and meat -- there is also a vegetarian one and a seafood one), and it was fantastic. I enjoyed everything I got except for the duck (which my friend greatly enjoyed - i'm just not a fan of duck, but the sauce was delicious). The dishes had a wide variety -- beef tenderloin, tuna steak, scallops, pork, crab, lamb, duck and i'm sure I forgot something. My favorite was probably the lamb chop in a espresso cabernet sauce.
Make sure to save room for dessert. With the tasting menu, it was a sampler trio served alongside ice wine. Perfect ending.
Bonus: Part of the Louisville Originals program. -
Review from David H.
Louisville, KY
12/2/2010
Aisatique is perhaps the most innovative Asian restaurant in Louisville.
My girlfriend and I visited on a Saturday night. I immediately appreciated the service. Our waiter was polite, helpful, and knowledgeable. We decided to taste two separate five course tasting menus with wine pairings. We had one of the medley (meat and fish) and one of the seafood. There was also a vegetarian option.
I was very impressed with the wine pairings. We were presented with Riesling, Pinot, Shiraz, Chardonnay, and a few blends. The reds were delicious and the whites were better than I've had anywhere else (no over oaked Chards here!).
The food was beautifully plated and the sauces and soups really stood out. The downside was with the sharing approach we took we experienced some fatigue of the palette. Let's just say we were served quite a few scallops. Also, although the food was well prepared, the dishes we were served were merely good- not outstanding. Nothing really challenged my palette. The dessert sampler was probably the most creative dish and absolutely delicious- a real treat.
The restaurant is stylish, but the interior is nothing standout (aside from the spectacular glass bar). The service was excellent. The food met our expectations but did not exceed them, which at this pricepoint is something of a disappointment. -
Review from Jeff S.
Washington, DC
3/9/2008 1 photo
Order the tasting menu - it is more food than you can imagine for a pretty good price ($45 or $40). I've been here twice. Once I got the tasting menu which was ridiculous. I'm used to small portions and I dont know what they are thinking but it was a TON of food. I actually couldn't finish all my courses.
The menu is a little overwhelming because everything seems so good and its hard to choose. Last time I was there I ordered off the menu instead of the tasting menu - but next time I'm doing the 5 courser again. -
Review from azung k.
Louisville, KY
11/29/2009
Do you ever wonder what crossed Andy Dufresne's mind while he was crawling out of the miles of sewerage?
Then Asiaique is the place for you. This place reeks of sewage, which I did not notice when I went for dancing after one so many Jameson shots. But the odor was apparent and terrible on the second floor dining area.
Good Asian food with gaudy presentation, but the odor makes them pointless.
Skip this one, unless you want to re-live the Shawshank Redemption escape scene. -
Review from Zach E.
Louisville, KY
3/5/2010
Great happy hour specials, with an ok wine list and above-average sushi.
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Review from Jennifer B.
Roselle, IL
12/27/2007
Has that "Design on a Dime" feel. The food was good, but nothing spectacular. Also, not many dishes for vegetarians or people who don't eat fish. Drink menu was exhaustive, the bar looked better than the restaurant.
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Review from Elizabeth P.
Chicago, IL
6/29/2007
Damn yes.
Awesome food. And they cater to the service industry, so they're open hella late and have a great bar and loud music and a dark room with couches and dancing space. -
Review from Jay R.
Louisville, KY
7/10/2008
I love the bar there. Very cool look to it. I have eaten here a few times. The lemongrass beef tenderloin is usually very good. Unique apetizers are also very good.
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Review from Josh G.
Sterling, VA
8/9/2009
The tenderloin lemongrass beef was great, as was the scallops/shrimp with Thai basil sauce. I also got to taste the bacon wrapped pork medallions. All were excellent, although a bit overpriced in my opinion. The staff was very friendly too.
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Review from Doug V.
Lawrence, KS
4/15/2010
Good place to eat. I went there with friends on a trip to Louisville. I had the Ahi Tuna which was very good. I would go back again if I am ever in town.
