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

Although these two places are near the Katy Trail, you might not want to bounce in your jogging shoes.
Image: The patio at Le PasSage.
The patio at Le PasSage. Evan Sung

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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.
click to enlarge The dining room at Le PasSage.
The dining room at Le PasSage.
Evan Sung
click to enlarge the bathroom at Le PasSage.
Oh, we love photos of fancy bathrooms. Looks fun.
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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).
click to enlarge Whole fried snapper from Le PasSage in Dallas
Whole fried snapper from Le PasSage.
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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.
click to enlarge The patio at Rose Cafe.
The patio at Rose Cafe.
Evan Sung

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.

click to enlarge Vietnamese spring rolls and soup at Rose Cafe.
Vietnamese spring rolls and soup at Rose Café.
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