Dao Restaurant

Name: Dao Restaurant
Address: Rome
Price range: €4 - €12.5

★ 4.4 (907) $$Moderate

APPETIZERS

JIAOZI

TRADITIONAL DUMPLINGS originating from Beijing and Northern China. Primarily made with pork and shrimp, they are considered auspicious because their shape resembles a tael of gold, a traditional coin. EACH PORTION CONTAINS 6 PCS

8A PORK

8A MAIALE

STEAMED RAVIOLI with Cinta Senese pork enriched with oriental spices [1,6]

Steamed ravioli with a filling of prized pork and spices. The dough is soft and the filling is juicy. A classic dim sum to be enjoyed hot, perhaps with soy sauce.

€9 ≈ $10.00

7A LOBSTER PEARLS

7A PERLE D'ASTICE

STEAMED CRYSTAL DOUGH RAVIOLI with tender lobster [2]

Translucent ravioli in crystal dough filled with lobster. Delicate and refined flavor with a slightly chewy texture of the dough. An elegant seafood dish.

€12 ≈ $14.00

9A VEGETARIAN

9A VEGETARIANI

STEAMED CRYSTAL DOUGH RAVIOLI with a medley of vegetables

Vegetarian ravioli in transparent dough filled with mixed vegetables. Light and colorful, they offer a fresh and crunchy vegetable flavor.

€9 ≈ $10.00

2A SALMON

2A SALMONE

STEAMED CRYSTAL DOUGH RAVIOLI with salmon pieces [4]

Steamed ravioli with salmon filling. The crystal dough allows the pink color of the filling to be seen. Delicate fish flavor.

€9 ≈ $10.00

10A JADE

10A GIADA

STEAMED CRYSTAL DOUGH RAVIOLI with shrimp and spinach [2]

Green ravioli (or with visible green filling) made with shrimp and spinach. The combination offers a sweet shrimp flavor and earthy spinach notes.

€10 ≈ $12.00

3A TRUFFLE

3A TARTUFO

STEAMED RAVIOLI with a refined Cinta Senese pork and truffle filling [1,6]

Gourmet ravioli with Cinta Senese pork and truffle. Rich, aromatic, and earthy flavor from the truffle that enhances the pork.

€12 ≈ $14.00

5A CHAO ZOU

STEAMED RAVIOLI with shrimp and crunchy vegetables [2]

Chaozhou-style ravioli with shrimp and vegetables for a crispy texture inside. Fresh and light flavor.

€9 ≈ $10.00

4A XIAO JIAO

STEAMED RAVIOLI with prawn filling [2]

Classic shrimp ravioli (Har Gow) in crystal dough. The filling is firm and sweet, the dough is elastic and translucent.

€10 ≈ $12.00

6A BLACK

6A NERI

SQUID INK STEAMED RAVIOLI with sea bass [4]

Black ravioli colored with squid ink, filled with sea bass. Intense sea flavor and spectacular appearance.

€10 ≈ $12.00

1A SESAME

1A SESAMO

GRILLED RAVIOLI filled with Cinta Senese pork, enhanced with sesame seeds [1,6,11]

Grilled meat ravioli (potstickers) with a crispy crust and sesame seeds. Toasted and rich flavor.

€10 ≈ $12.00

XIAO MAI

WHEAT FLOUR ROLLS open at the top, usually garnished with a touch of color from peas or fish roe. Originating from Hohhot in Mongolia, they were introduced into Chinese gastronomic culture during the Qing Dynasty. EACH PORTION CONTAINS 6 PCS

13A BEEF

13A MANZO

OPEN RAVIOLI with beef and scallions [1,6]

Beef Siu Mai, steamed open-faced dumplings. Compact and flavorful filling of beef and scallions.

€10 ≈ $12.00

14A SCALLOPS

14A CAPESANTE

OPEN RAVIOLI garnished with flying fish roe [14]

Precious Siu Mai with scallops and garnished with fish roe (tobiko). Sweet mollusk flavor and popping texture of the roe.

€12.50 ≈ $14.00

WONTON

Ancient and originating from the northwestern region of Xinjiang, they are SIMILAR TO OUR RAVIOLI and are prepared from a small portion of very thin dough pastry made from flour, eggs, water, and salt. EACH PORTION CONTAINS 5 PCS

15A FRIED

15A FRITTI

CRISPY PUFF PASTRY ROLLS filled with shrimp [1,2]

Fried wontons filled with shrimp, served in a candy shape. Crispy and golden pastry with a soft shrimp filling.

€8.50 ≈ $10.00

RAVIOLI MIX

EACH MIX CONTAINS 6 PCS

11A SEAFOOD RAVIOLI MIX

11A MIX DI RAVIOLI DI PESCE

[2,4,14]

Mixed selection of seafood ravioli. A perfect way to taste different varieties of fish and crustacean fillings.

€12 ≈ $14.00

12A MEAT RAVIOLI MIX

12A MIX DI RAVIOLI DI CARNE

[1,6]

Mixed selection of meat ravioli. Assortment of different types of meat-based jiaozi or xiao mai.

€11 ≈ $13.00

BAOZI

Traditionally presented as steamed FILLED BUNS with various fillings depending on the region, but today they are also found plain and ready for dipping. EACH PORTION CONTAINS 2 PCS

17A BAO

Steamed bao filled with Cinta Senese pork, bamboo shoots, Chinese mushrooms, ginger, chives, soy sauce, and oyster sauce [1,6]

Soft and white steamed buns with a rich filling of pork and Chinese vegetables. Intense umami flavor and spongy texture of the bun.

€8 ≈ $9.00

18A CHA SHA BAO

A soft parcel enclosing five-spice pork [1,6]

Steamed buns filled with roast pork (Char Siu). Typical sweet and savory Chinese barbecue flavor.

€8 ≈ $9.00

ROLLS

Rolls were originally consumed during the SPRING FESTIVAL as an ode to fresh ingredients after the rigors of winter. EACH PORTION CONTAINS 2 PCS

19A VEGETARIAN

19A VEGETARIANI

Vegetable-filled rolls [1]

Fried spring rolls filled with vegetables. Crispy outside and juicy inside, ideal as a light appetizer.

€5 ≈ $6.00

21A SALMON

21A SALMONE

Rolls filled with salmon seaweed and zucchini [1,4]

Creative variation of spring rolls with salmon, seaweed, and zucchini filling. Seafood flavor wrapped in crispy pastry.

€9 ≈ $10.00

20A SHRIMP

20A GAMBERI

Shrimp-filled rolls [1,2]

Fried spring rolls filled with shrimp. A crispy and flavorful snack, very popular in Chinese cuisine.

€9 ≈ $10.00

SNACKS AND DELIGHTS

23A SHRIMP TOAST

23A TOAST DI GAMBERI

With sesame seeds [1,2,11]

Fried bread triangles garnished with shrimp paste and sesame. Crispy and rich, excellent as finger food.

€10 ≈ $12.00

24A DRAGON CLOUDS

24A NUVOLETTE DI DRAGO

With sweet and sour sauce [2]

Classic white and light shrimp chips. They melt in your mouth and are typically served with sweet and sour sauce.

€4 ≈ $5.00

25A SHRIMP BALLS

25A POLPETTE DI GAMBERI

With bisque and almond flakes [2,8]

Shrimp balls enhanced with almond flakes for extra crunch. Served with a flavorful bisque.

€9 ≈ $10.00

26A TOFU ROLLS

26A ROLLS DI TOFU

With shrimp [2,6]

Rolls made with tofu skin (yuba) filled with shrimp. Unique texture and delicate soy flavor enveloping the shrimp.

€12 ≈ $14.00

CHEUNG FUN

RICE NOODLE ROLL is a dish from Cantonese cuisine. It is made like a thin crepe created from a large strip of shahe fen (rice noodle) and filled with shrimp. EACH PORTION CONTAINS 6 PCS

22A RICE CANNELLONI

22A CANNELLONI DI RISO

With steamed shrimp [2]

Cannelloni made of soft and slippery rice dough, steamed and filled with shrimp. A delicate dish typical of Cantonese dim sum, served with sweet soy sauce.

€12 ≈ $14.00

FIRST COURSES

RICE

27A SHRIMP RICE

27A RISO AI GAMBERI

Stir-fried with zucchini, bean sprouts, carrots, and eggs [2,3,6]

Wok-fried rice with shrimp, vegetables, and eggs. A classic, flavorful, and slightly smoky dish from the wok.

€10 ≈ $12.00

28A DAO RICE

28A RISO DAO

Stir-fried with shrimp, pineapple, eggs, and tomato sauce [2,3]

Special fried rice with a sweet and sour touch from pineapple and tomato sauce. Rich in shrimp and eggs.

€12 ≈ $14.00

29A "YANG ZOU" RICE

29A RISO DI "YANG ZOU"

Stir-fried with peas, carrots, eggs, Chinese mushrooms, ham, and shrimp [2,3,6]

The famous Cantonese fried rice (Yangzhou), stir-fried with a rich mix of ingredients like ham, shrimp, eggs, and peas. Colorful and tasty.

€12 ≈ $14.00

SOUPS

31A WONTON SOUP

31A ZUPPETTA DI WANTON

Fresh pasta ravioli with chicken, cabbage, Chinese mushrooms, carrots, and shrimp-filled wontons [1,2]

Comforting soup with wontons filled with shrimp and various vegetables in a light broth. Perfect for warming up.

€10 ≈ $12.00

32A MADAME SONG'S SOUP

32A ZUPPA DELLA SIGNORA SONG

Sea bass soup with Chinese mushrooms, Parma ham, ginger, and eggs [4,3]

A rich and aromatic soup based on fish (sea bass), flavored with Parma ham and ginger. A meeting of land and sea flavors.

€12 ≈ $14.00

32S TEMPLE SOUP

32S ZUPPA TEMPLARE

Vegetable soup with mountain potatoes, bamboo shoots, Chinese mushrooms, cordyceps flowers, goji berries, and asparagus depending on availability

Nutritious and healthy vegetarian soup with premium ingredients like Chinese mushrooms and goji berries. Delicate and natural flavors.

€12 ≈ $14.00

DESSERTS

75A RICE BONBONS

75A BONBON DI RISO

Sweet rice balls filled with black sesame, coated in coconut [1]

Sweet glutinous rice balls (mochi) with a filling of aromatic black sesame, coated in shredded coconut. Chewy and sweet.

€8 ≈ $9.00

76A TARO AND PEANUT RICE BONBONS

76A BONBON DI RISO ARACHIDI E TARO

Sweet traditional rice balls with dried fruit and sweet tuber coated in sesame seeds [5,11]

Fried or steamed rice balls with a sweet taro and peanut filling, coated in sesame seeds. Crispy outside and soft inside.

€8 ≈ $9.00

77A LYCHEE PUDDING

77A BUDINO AL LITCHI

Soft dessert with the fresh and healthy Chinese fruit

Light and refreshing pudding with the flavor of lychee, a sweet and floral tropical fruit. Ideal at the end of a meal.

€9 ≈ $10.00

78A MANGO CHEESECAKE

78A CHEESCAKE AL MANGO

A classic revisited with mango pulp [1,7]

Creamy cheesecake enriched with sweet mango puree. A Western dessert with a tropical touch.

€9 ≈ $10.00

79A CHOCOLATE RICE MOUSSE

79A MOUSSE DI RISO AL CIOCCOLATO

Rice cream with dark chocolate chips and cream [7]

Delicate rice mousse with the rich contrast of dark chocolate.

€8 ≈ $9.00

80A TAPIOCA WITH VANILLA CREAM

80A TAPIOCA CON CREMA DI VANIGLIA

Tapioca with warm vanilla cream [3,7]

Tapioca pearls served in a sweet and fragrant vanilla cream. A warm and comforting dessert.

€8 ≈ $9.00

81A FRUIT

81A FRUTTA

Seasonal exotic fruit

Selection of fresh fruit, often including exotic or tropical varieties.

€8 ≈ $9.00

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