A Peek at Two New Foodie Hotspots Now Open Near the Katy Trail

Travis Street Hospitality Group, the team behind high-profile restaurants like Le Bilboquet, Knox Bistro and Georgie, recently opened two new spots at The Terminal at Katy Trail (4205 Buena Vista St.). Directed by Michelin-starred chef Bruno Davaillon, Le PasSage and Rose Café focus on two different kinds of dining experiences.

The Terminal at Katy Trail is looking to become a new food destination in Dallas. The new development blends residential, retail and dining in a complex encompassing more than 200,000 square feet. It’s home to 16 luxury condos, two retail establishments and a public park.

Le PasSage offers a refined, upscale menu with Southeast Asian dishes and is designed for an elevated dining experience. Meanwhile, Rose Café has a more casual, family-friendly atmosphere and a selection of Asian and Mediterranean dishes.

Le PasSage: A Journey Toward Southeast Asian Cuisines

Le PasSage, a 4,800-square-foot restaurant, was designed by architect Michael Hsu, known for his work on Uchi and Uchiko. Inspired by the imagery of the Orient Express, the space revolves around a railway travel theme, combining Western vintage elements with Asian touches and leading guests on a journey of taste.

The menu, developed by chef Hou Lam “Dicky” Fung, a Hong Kong native, provides a variety of Vietnamese, Cambodian, Thai and Chinese food. Diners can expect dishes like shaking beef (a Vietnamese cuisine featuring tender beef with savory-sweet sauce), gochujang roasted chicken and green prawns with cashews.

Other highlights include whole-fried snapper, ginger scallion lobster and Peking duck served with lotus buns (Chinese steamed buns).

For dessert, Le PasSage offers a unique combination of yogurt ice cream and mushroom caramel. Unlike a traditional caramel, these mushrooms are cooked by pastry chef Dyan Ng into a broth and mixed with sugar, lemon juice, salt and anise-flavored liqueur Pernod. The result is a dish full of layered flavors, according to The Dallas Morning News. The publication wrote an article just on the dessert – a sign that you shouldn’t skip it.

The drink menu is substantial (25 pages), covering beer, sake, wines and Asian-inspired cocktails. Cocktails incorporate ingredients such as yuzu, lychee and passion fruit.

Rose Café: Casual Dining With a Garden Vibe

Next door to Le PasSage, the Rose Café serves three meals a day. Breakfast options include freshly brewed coffee, pastries, toast, tacos and congee – a comforting Asian rice porridge.

The lunch and dinner menu features flavors similar to Le PasSage, including pork bao bun, lemongrass shrimp summer rolls and noodle bowl.

Rose Café offers a warm and inviting space with a design inspired by a rose garden. It provides both indoor and patio seating. We can imagine it becoming a popular gathering space along the Katy Trail.