City of Ate from p12 food and fusion dishes that have a modern and urban edge. There’s an option for everyone; from traditional curries and biryanis to kati rolls and buttery chicken tikka burgers. They also have Indian fused desserts like gulab ja- mun cupcakes and rabdi tres leches, as well as parfaits and even a deconstructed tiramisu. You can enjoy any of these dishes at one of Desi District’s five locations in Plano, Irving, Frisco, Little Elm or McKinney. Masala Wok 1310 W. Campbell Road, Suite 110 (Richardson) Have you ever been in a situation in which you can’t decide between Indian and Chinese food? Masala Wok satisfies both of those crav- ings by fusing Indian and other Asian flavors. From curry bowls and biryanis to stir fry bowls and noodles, this restaurant literally gives you a taste of Asia. Since it’s located near the UT Dallas campus, it’s a great spot for college stu- dents to eat and is reasonably priced. Blist’r Fresh Naan Wraps 7800 Windrose Ave. (Plano) If you’re walking around inside Legacy Hall and are unsure what to eat, try Blist’r. This Legacy West favorite brings a contemporary approach to Indian cuisine. Known for their signature naan wraps, their focus is on In- dian street food offering something both adults and kids can enjoy; from chicken kurkure (Indian chicken strips) and curly fries to mirchi pakora and chili chicken. ▼ EAT THIS SOME OF THE BEST CHICKEN WINGS IN DALLAS COME FROM AROUND THE WORLD BY ANGIE QUEBEDEAUX TAKE WING W ings are a highly personal food. Smoky, sweet, spicy, sour or per- haps even naked — there is an abundance of options, and that doesn’t even get to the international wing styles dished lo- cally with flavors from Greece, Thailand and other spots on the globe. Eat your heart out with this roundup of some of the best places in Dallas to feed your a wing cravings. Cosmo’s 1212 Skillman Road Cosmo’s is a dive bar best known for its Viet- namese fare, and also serves some of the best chicken wings in Dallas. Rather than coating them in sauce, they are fried until crunchy and then seasoned with a Cajun dry rub and served with a spicy sauce and a sesame-ginger-soy sauce on the side, which is perfect for dipping. Mike’s Chicken 4234 Maple Ave. (Cedar Springs) and 7752 Forest Lane (North Dallas) Your primary decision when ordering chicken wings at Mike’s is whether you like them spicy or mild. The wings are served whole, and you have a choice of ranch, Buf- falo, chipotle mayo, honey mustard or gravy for dipping. The crust is nicely seasoned and has a sturdy crunch. They offer orders of wings as a two-piece with a biscuit and pickles for $5.95 or add two sides to your order for $8.95. Be prepared to wait as it is Angie Quebedeaux always cooked to order and is often in high demand. Hawker’s Asian Street Food 2800 Main St. (Deep Ellum) The Korean Twice Fried Wings ($11) at Hawk- er’s should be sought by any wing lover. These come five to an order, but are large and extra- thick-skinned, so the dish is easily sharable. To get the crispy exterior, they add a little corn- starch to the batter then double fry it and toss it in a garlic gochujang sauce and top it with peanuts, sesame and cilantro. They also have naked wings with your choice of sweet Thai chili, Hainanese, honey Sriracha or spring on- ion ginger sauce. If you prefer rubs over sauces, they offer five-spice or chuan jerk. Onassis Greek Taphouse + Kitchen 760 W. Ralph Hall Parkway (Rockwall) For a different twist on wings, try the garlic feta wings at Onassis. These are seasoned with Greek oregano and topped with a creamy roasted garlic feta sauce and roasted red peppers. They are addictive, and extra napkins are a must. Will Call Bar 2712 Main St. (Deep Ellum) At Will Call, the wings are pickle brined for 24 hours and dusted in their house-made glu- ten-free dredge before cooking. Each order comes with five wings, and you can choose between roasted garlic Buffalo, lemon pepper wet or Japanese glaze. They are served with ranch or blue cheese dressing. Oak’d Handcrafted BBQ 5500 Greenville Ave. If you prefer smoked wings over fried, Oak’d is your spot. They are served naked and not tossed in any kind of sauce, resulting in a smoky, juicy and purely flavorful bite. Get a half-dozen for $7.99 or a dozen for $13.99. Malai Kitchen Various locations Their Thai chicken wings ($10) are served four per order, and they are fried then wok- seared in their lemongrass-chili glaze. The glaze has Red Boat fish sauce, rice vinegar, garlic and sesame seeds. You will gnaw these to the bone just to soak up all the flavor. Greenville Avenue Pizza Co. Various Locations Twice Fried Wings from Hawker’s Asian Street Food in Deep Ellum. We all know GAPCo. is a great pizza joint, but they are also known for some pretty spectacular wings. Choose from hot or mild Buffalo sauce, lemon pepper, garlic Parme- san or hot honey BBQ and experience the perfect combination of savory, saucy and crunchy. Get six for $13 served with ranch, celery and carrots. Whistle Britches Various locations Chef Omar Flores has a fantastic Southern menu of all things fried and savory. Don’t miss out on their chargrilled sticky chicken wings ($19) served with a soy and ginger glaze, scallions and sesame seeds. Ordering a chicken starter when fried chicken is the main event may seem a bit much, but you can always start with a salad or deviled eggs and have these spicy wings as your main course. Smoky Rose 8602 Garland Road (East Dallas) The pit masters at Smoky Rose in East Dal- las first smoke them and then flash fry them before tossing them with their house-made dry rub. You can choose either spicy barbe- cue, Carolina or Buffalo sauce for dipping. No. 1 Plus Chicken 2115 E. Belt Line Road (Richardson) If you love of Korean fried chicken, No. 1 Plus Chicken is a great option. You can get battered hot wings or nude (no batter) wings and your choice of a variety of sauces including yangyum, soy, garlic, mango haba- nero and crack cheese. Prices range from $13.95 for eight to $55.95 for 32. Bonchon 4980 Belt Line Road (Addison) and 4940 State Highway 121 (The Colony) Bonchon is an international chain that spe- cializes in wings, drumsticks and strips. Their chicken is hand-battered, double- fried and hand-brushed in either their soy garlic or gochujang-laced spicy sauce. If you like heat, the spicy sauce will take you to the brink of death, but it’s all in good fun. Thankfully, they provide pickled daikon radish cubes to help cut through the intense heat. Bonchon is opening a new spot in Frisco at 4760 Preston Road on June 20. NY DELICATESSEN, RESTAURANT & BAKERY 4 DFW LOCATIONS • CINDISNYDELI.COM SATIATE chili YOUR HUNGER CHICKEN 12817 Preston Road, Suite 105 • 972-392-0190 indiapalacedallas.com 13 13 dallasobserver.com dallasobserver.com CLASSIFIED | MUSIC | DISH | CULTURE | UNFAIR PARK | CONTENTS | CONTENTS | UNFAIR PARK | SCHUTZE | FEATURE | NIGHT+DAY | CULTURE | MOVIES | DISH | MUSIC | CLASSIFIED | DALLAS OBSERVER DALLAS OBSERVER JUNE 23–29, 2022 MONTH XX–MONTH XX, 2014
