Dragon King's Daughter

Ok, so after a bit of a hiatus due to dealing with two deaths in my family, I think it’s time to get back on track.

Several weeks ago, I visited Dragon King’s Daughter, located at 1126 Bardstown Road, for an early lunch. As I walked into the joint, I heard The Cure playing softly in the background, so I immediately felt optimistic about my dining experience. My server greeted me promptly, as I was the only customer in the place at 11:00 a.m. She told me the specials, and I dove into the menu, which is extensive and full of interesting dishes. How many sushi places around here do you know that serve Sashimi Pizza or Red Snapper Tempura Tacos? Wow. I noticed there were around 20 vegetarian selections to choose from as well. I’m a devoted carnivore, but I like the diversity.

The menu was very reasonably priced. The most expensive item was the White Tuna and Avocado Sashimi at $16, and everything else fell way below that price point. I started with a glass of water (hey, it’s lunch) and the Lemongrass Miso soup (white-miso paste, coconut milk, lemongrass, tofu, shiitake mushrooms, carrots and cilantro). It was both hot and sour with a good balance of all the ingredients. The broth wasn’t quite as thin as other miso soups I’ve had, which I liked. It wasn’t necessarily the best I’ve ever had, but I enjoyed it all the same. For my main attraction, I had The Indulgent (rolled sushi with spicy crab, cream cheese, and avocado, tempura fried). By the way, the seven pieces were HUGE! I could barely finish it, and I have a very healthy appetite. It was delicious. The crab was pretty spicy, but the cream cheese and avocado diffused it slightly, creating a nice balance. It was served with the typical smear of wasabi and pile of ginger. By the time I paid, there were only about five or six other people in the place, but it was lunch, and it was a weekday.

The Lemongrass Miso soup was $3, and The Indulgent was $7, so my total bill, including tax, was $10.60, and I was stuffed. Honestly, I should have taken some of it home instead of trying to finish the whole thing. Great service too, so I left a 15% tip, which as a server, I think is acceptable at lunchtime. Overall, I had a good experience, and I’d definitely go back.

Cheers,
Fleur de Lunch