Encore (continued)
Kris went with the grilled salmon in lemon grass with mango salsa a rather
healthful dish, minus the shrimp fried rice. That is the beauty of Indochine,
however: The majority of their food is very healthful, and it doesn’t sacrifice
flavor either!
I went with the scallops in ginger, which is, again, huge in portion and very aromatic. Containing large sea scallops and mushrooms, onions, peppers and lots of other fresh vegetables, the sauce was medium spice and sweet with ginger flavor.
While John-John could have easily picked off of our combined dishes with more than enough to take home he stuck with his own meal, ordering Chicken Bun-Thit Nuong a rice noodle dish that was full of spice (so much so, his refills were becoming more abundant with every passing bite).
We ate and we ate … and we ate. And just when we thought we could not eat
one more bite, dessert was sent over per Solange’s request. Let me tell
you: You have not had the best dessert in Wilmington until you try Indochine’s
decadently smooth mango mousse. It is truly superior in flavor. My co-workers
may disagree, seeing as they hardly were able to pry it from my possessive
fork, but they seemingly informed me that the crème brulee cheesecake was
also an item not to miss; I’ll take their word for it. My visits to Indochine
from here on out will never be complete without the mango mousse.
As we prepared to leave, Solange dropped by to check in on us, showcasing the warm smile and greeting so many of her regulars are accustomed to. More over, she came bearing gifts: signed prints of one of Doug Campbell’s latest pieces from “The Celebration of the Female Form.” The artist is now showing at Saigon, Saigon the martini lounge adjacent to Indochine which in true fashion makes Indochine more than a restaurant. It’s a gathering place for good food; and inspirational hang-out with good art; a journey to exotic places with its many ancient artifacts; and a place that is welcoming to anyone who appreciates what the “best” is truly all about.
Artical by Shea Carver
Photography by Jay Stokley