Chai's Island Bistro

Frommer's Review

I give Chai's high marks for food but have less enthusiasm for service and ambience, especially at dinner, when the overamped music can detract from the dining experience (the nightly entertainment, usually live music, can be excruciatingly loud). Also, the dinner entree prices have risen significantly. But the food is generally high quality and creative. The 200-seat restaurant has high ceilings, a good location (though not on the waterfront), indoor-outdoor seating, and a discreetly placed open kitchen. My favorite item on the menu is an appetizer that could be an entree: The sampler for two appears on a boat-size platter -- a feast of ahi katsu with yellow curry sauce and wasabi; crisp duck lumpia, tasty and greaseless; macadamia nut-crusted tiger prawns; and Alaskan king crab cakes. Fusion dishes include steamed, fresh, Asian-style moi, and an ample selection of vegetarian dishes.

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