Helen Jau Sesame ahi tuna invites digging into at Angeluna in Fort Worth. Food critics rated dishes prepared for the walk-around wine and food tasting by top restaurants from all over the state. Their food defies easy categorization.
Some dishes are heavily Asian-influenced.
Others are New American or Mediterranean in spirit. Served in a bamboo steaming basket, the dumplings were succulent little packages of minced lobster and pork with hints of basil, mint, garlic and onions. A soy-based sauce flavored with ginger and rice wine made for enjoyable dipping. The long, thick strips of squid are flash-fried and arrive incredibly tender and without a trace of grease. Ahi tuna is an Angeluna specialty, although Mr. McDaniel frequently updates its presentation.