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Slideshow: The Beautiful, Imaginative Macanese-Slash-Global Food at Fat Rice

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Arroz Gordo at Fat Rice.

Asian with a dash of European sausage making… there are days when we would buy that as pretty much the perfect combination for the rest of our life. But fortunately we don’t have to make a deal with the devil for that combination— it comes naturally to Macau and other places where the Portuguese had an influence. And so it comes naturally to Fat Rice, Logan Square’s new and pretty much instantaneously popular contemporary Asian spot with a strong Macanese influence (but tastes from all over the globe), from the former proprietors of the X-Marx underground dinners, Abraham Conlon and Adrienne Lo. Our man Huge Galdones was on the scene last week, and here’s the first comprehensive look at the beautiful, fresh and eye-opening food they’re making in their very open kitchen (grab a bar stool for the best view).

Previously: X-Marx Owners To Open [Fat Rice] To Offer “Satisfying, Creative, Square Meal”

The 36-seat dining area and bar. The Asian people whose portraits indicate the men’s and women’s restrooms are actually Chef Adrienne Lo’s grandparents. Photo: Photographer: Huge Galdones/Copyright: Galdones Photography LLC. All rights reserved.
Pickles. Photo: Photographer: Huge Galdones/Copyright: Galdones Photography LLC. All rights reserved.
Charlie’s Peanuts. Photo: Photographer: Huge Galdones/Copyright: Galdones Photography LLC. All rights reserved.
Chili Garlic Clam // black bean - cyphoon noodle Photo: Photographer: Huge Galdones/Copyright: Galdones Photography LLC. All rights reserved.
Smoky tofu. Photo: Photographer: Huge Galdones/Copyright: Galdones Photography LLC. All rights reserved.
Potstickers, which you break out of a shared crust from the pan. Photo: Photographer: Huge Galdones/Copyright: Galdones Photography LLC. All rights reserved.
Salada Gordo // charred padrón, tea egg, jamon Iberico - parrano-anchovy-mango chutney - Port vinaigrette Photo: Photographer: Huge Galdones/Copyright: Galdones Photography LLC. All rights reserved.
“African Chicken” // wood smoke - coconut - tomato - peanut - lemon - potato Photo: Photographer: Huge Galdones/Copyright: Galdones Photography LLC. All rights reserved.
Portuguese Chicken // curry - parrano - mussels - coconut - chorizo Photo: Photographer: Huge Galdones/Copyright: Galdones Photography LLC. All rights reserved.
Fried fish head special. Photo: Photographer: Huge Galdones/Copyright: Galdones Photography LLC. All rights reserved.
Fat Rice noodles getting some wok action. Photo: Photographer: Huge Galdones/Copyright: Galdones Photography LLC. All rights reserved.
Fat Rice Noodle // XO sauce Photo: Photographer: Huge Galdones/Copyright: Galdones Photography LLC. All rights reserved.
Wood-grilled prawns on the barbie, waiting to become… Photo: Photographer: Huge Galdones/Copyright: Galdones Photography LLC. All rights reserved.
Arroz Gordo (Fat Rice) // chicken - prawn - salted duck - linguiça - tea egg - clam - pork belly Photo: Photographer: Huge Galdones/Copyright: Galdones Photography LLC. All rights reserved.
Shaking Chili Whitefish // Sichuan peppercorn - padrón pepper - preserved lemon Photo: Photographer: Huge Galdones/Copyright: Galdones Photography LLC. All rights reserved.
Slideshow: The Beautiful, Imaginative Macanese-Slash-Global Food at Fat Rice