Zengo
Zengo Debuts Its Third “Test Kitchen: Singapore to San Salvador” Series
Richard Sandoval’s colorful Latin-Asian inspired restaurant, Zengo, located at 781 7th Street, NW, 20001, is pleased to introduce its third “Test Kitchen” series this April. Every few months, Sandoval and his culinary team at Zengo research and develop new recipes featuring the cuisine and spirits of one Latin and one Asian country. The result is a menu of specialty small plates and cocktails that showcase the flavors and techniques from each region. The new dishes are marked with a special “TK” symbol on the menu at Zengo, noting that they are exclusive and available for a limited time option. Available from April 1st to June 30th, Chef de Cuisine Graham Bartlett is preparing Test Kitchen: Singapore to San Salvador, which will be offered during dinner service beginning at 5 PM.
Guests will explore the fusion of Singapore and San Salvador flavors in Zengo’s artful blend of seasonal ingredients and modern techniques. The Test Kitchen: Singapore to San Salvador menu will showcase four plates with new interpretations such as Crispy Chicken Wings with Singapore prawn glaze, lime, “curtido” cabbage slaw;Yuca con Chicharron, yucca fries with Singapore style beef stir fry, togarashi aioli and pickled cabbage;Char Siu Chicken Breast with pork belly-yuca mash, anise tomatoes and garlic mojo, as well asAlaskan King Crab Legs (by the half pound) with watercress salad, chili glaze and caramelized plantains. For dessert, Zengo will offer Malanga Ice Cream with mango mousse and toasted coconut tuile. The Argentina-Philippines’ menu items will range in price from $7 to $24.
To complement these distinctive dishes, Zengo’s mixologists are crafting unique cocktails with the flavorful fruits, spices and spirits of Singapore and San Salvador including theHorchata, made with Patron XO, milk, white sugar, cinnamon and a dash of vanilla extract; Tamarind Daiquiri, made with Barcardi Castillo Rum, tamarind concentrate, simple syrup and lime; Tek Tarik, made with Deep Eddy Sweet Tea Vodka, and condensed milk, and theSingapore Sling, made with gin, cherry brandy, Benedictine, lime and a dash of bitters. These new cocktails are priced from $7 to $9.
Richard Sandoval Restaurants is celebrating its 15th year anniversary this year. Test Kitchen: Singapore to San Salvador is an example of the myriad of ways in which Chef Sandoval explores the worldwide potential of Latin cuisine, with harmonious and inventive new dishes.
Zengo is located at 781 7th Street, NW, 20001 and is situated directly next to the Gallery Place/Chinatown H Street metro entrance accessible on the red, yellow and green lines. Lunch is available Monday through Friday from 11:30 Am to 2:30 PM, and dinner is served Sunday through Thursday from 5 PM to 10 PM and Friday and Saturday from 5 PM to 11 PM. Weekend brunch is offered Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM. For reservations or additional information please call (202) 393-2929 or visit www.richardsandoval.com/zengodc.