I was informed that Mosa has the best Hot and Sour Soup in the city. Now that is a major claim! I love Hot and Sour soup and if you do too then you know that all Hot and Sour soups are not created equal. It seems like every Asian restaurant serves it but not everyone can perfect it. So you know I had to try it! The soup arrived all hot and steamy. It looked good but you know how that goes. I cleared my mind of all the pressure and expectations and tasted my first spoonful. I was happy and relieved to say that it was quite delicious! Hot, sour, and a touch of sweetness. Not too thick either. And as if the taste wasn’t enough to sell me on this being the best Hot and Sour soup in the city, to top it off it’s vegetarian!

In addition to the soup I tried a couple other appetizers – a Mosa Spring roll and a Basil roll. There’s not too much you can say about a spring roll but suffice it to say it was crispy on the outside and the cabbage made it crunchy on the inside. Likewise a Basil roll doesn’t need too much explanation especially as this one was exactly how a Basil roll should be but it’s noteworthy to comment on one of the accompanying sauces – sweet chili sauce and peanut sauce. I am not a fan of peanut sauce but this one was not your typical peanut sauce. It was more savory than sweet, and I actually liked it which says a lot.

Now on to the entrees. . . I had the Pad Thai with shrimp, Singapore curry with tofu, and Panang Curry with grouper. The Pad Thai had a pleasant citrus-y taste. I would have preferred a bit more sauce and next time I will definitely request it. Since Mosa makes everything to order you can customize your entrée as much or as little as you’d like. The Singapore curry was full of bell peppers and they added a nice crispness to the dish. The tofu was fried which some people prefer but I do not. By far my favorite dish, even more than the Hot and Sour Soup, was the Panang Curry with grouper. Truly good food has more than just a pleasing taste; it also engages the other senses – sight, smell, and touch or in this case texture. The Panang Curry satisfied them all. The smell was intoxicating. Buttery and spicy notes had me practically salivating, and the taste did not disappoint. The curry was in fact buttery, creamy, and slightly spicy with a touch of citrus. The veggies – zucchini, baby corn, carrots, and mushrooms – were perfectly cooked. All of the elements were distinct yet combined beautifully. If this is any indication of how much I enjoyed this dish, I went back again for dinner.

I absolutely encourage you to stop by Mosa Asian Bistro! Whether it’s for lunch, dinner, or a quick to-go order you will not be disappointed! They even have catering and the space is available for private event rentals as well. And you’ll definitely have to stop by in the spring when this location adds a bar/lounge area.

Mosa Spring Roll $1.50 each
Basil Rolls $3.95 for two
Hot and Sour Soup $1.75
Mosa Pad Thai $7.95 with shrimp
Singapore Curry $7.25 with tofu

Article by:
Wendy Marie
wendyeats.com
January 12, 2011

PANANG RAINBOW CURRY WITH GROUPER

Photo by Sarah Stramel

I recently went and enjoyed a wonderful lunch at Mosa. I started out with the Steamed Potstickers. These delectable dumplings were filled with marinated chicken, scallions, and ginger. They were served with soy dipping sauce and I was lucky enough to try the extra hot version. It was nice to have a choice of dips to alternate between bites.

For my lunch entrée, I decided to try the Panag Rainbow Curry special with Grouper. The fish was lightly breaded in a sweet yet spicy sauce. Plenty of perfectly cooked veggies were also served with the grouper, including zucchini, baby corn, carrots, and snow peas. I highly recommend this dish to anyone who is willing to try a non-traditional curry with a nice twist.

If you like sushi, you can get your fix Thursday night at Mosa’s location at 850 South White Station. Only on Thursday nights can you enjoy a variety of sushi rolls along with great wine and beer specials. House wine and premium beers are $2.50 and regular beers are $2.00.

For more information on Sushi night, just call 901.683.8889.

There is also another Mosa Asian Bistro. It’s located at 1825 Kirby Parkway. The phone number to call with questions is 901.755.6755.

Article by:
Sarah Stramel
memphis.visitsouth.com
January 18, 2011

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Letter to the Editor
Commercial Appeal
July 4, 2011

“On Thursday we went to eat at Mosa Asian Bistro on White Station. It was one of my husband’s and my favorite places to eat. Lots of time we went after church on Sunday. When we made our way through the line, the owner said she missed seeing us and asked me about my husband. He recently passed away. The owner came around from behind the register, hugged my neck and offered her sincere condolences with tears in her eyes. Later she came back by our table, gave me a gift card and told me I was family and to come back often. In today’s news, so much is negative. I wanted to let you know there are still those who care. Not only did we enjoy our lunch but we were so blessed by her expressions of concern and sympathy. What a nice surprise it was to be treated with such love on an otherwise ordinary Thursday afternoon.”

Shirley Phillips, Memphis

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Mosa Asian Bistro offers full service catering to the Memphis area. We provide a different approach to catering. With our build your own menu, you make your selections from one of three packages to create a tasty, healthy asian-fusion meal for your next home or office event.

Entrees can be prepared mild, medium or hot and are available in Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten-Free. Please notify our staff of any special needs or food allergies.

· All menu items are served in disposable trays.
· All orders include condiments, fortune cookies, napkins, paper plates, serving spoons, and utensils (chopsticks upon request).
· Minimum order of 15 people.
· Please call 24 hours ahead to ensure we provide you outstanding service.
· We gladly accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express.
· A 15% service fee will be added to your order before tax.

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