Tucked away in a little shopping center in the heart of Chinatown, this narrow restaurant is a delight for those who want to dip their toes into the wonderful world of Spanish fusion.
The Edo Gastro Tapas & Wine experience began with our seating, where we were settled into a comfortable corner. The lighting was warm, decorations modern but homely, and layout applicable for such a small space.
Courses began with an amuse-bouche, a lovely starter that, and in French terminology, “amuses the mouth,” and is a lovely palate cleanser for the flavor that wanders ahead.
It was served cold with a lovely taste of citrus-y pureed tomato and was light but still flavorful.
![](https://lva-accolades.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1709-450x600.png)
Before moving onto the next course, I’d like to add a spotlight on the drinks.
![](https://lva-accolades.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/EC67D975-AD58-4409-8093-02AAFEBAF0DA-450x600.png)
My parents had their own colorful cocktails, while I had a fruity non-alcoholic mixer. Each drink was topped with a dried citrus slice, which I thought was a pretty addition to the experience. It added character, moderate flavor, and overall more to an already enjoyable dinner.
![](https://lva-accolades.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1710-450x600.png)
The next course included delicate slices of thin meat atop something that I could only describe with the word “poppers”, as a flavorful broth resided inside. It reminded me of an Indian street food known as pani-puri and was definitely a standout flavor encounter on its own.
![](https://lva-accolades.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1711-450x600.png)
Adding onto the dishes, Edo Gastro brought out something that you may have seen around the internet, the potato pave, also known as the thousand-layer potato.
Served with a simple cream sauce, these massive multi-layered fries were flavorful, soft on the inside, and had a delicious crunchy outer layer. I’d also like to add how labor-intensive this dish is to make, which definitely adds to my admiration of this course.
![](https://lva-accolades.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1712-450x600.png)
To complete this deep dive into tapas, Spanish appetizers, we had to order dessert. Having a sweet tooth, I very much enjoyed this last dish. The dish had a generous scoop of creamy chocolate mousse, and was topped with crunchy pieces of sourdough toast that added a nice texture variation.
The mousse itself wasn’t as sweet as I’d like it to be. Though the bitterness was due to the good quality dark chocolate used, I felt as if it wasn’t as outstanding as a dessert as it could’ve been.
My experience from Edo Gastro Tapas & Wine was one that I highly recommend to anyone who is interested in a quality gourmet but still warm and inviting experience. The dishes that I got to sink my teeth into are most definitely worth a try, and this little restaurant is one that I think you should keep on your mind.