Dai Due: An Austin Wild Game Experience

🦌🍴Nestled in Austin's vibrant food scene, Dai Due stands out with its fierce commitment to Texas-sourced ingredients, from wild boar to antelope. This Michelin Bib Gourmand spot offers a unique culinary adventure, though its premium prices and distinctive flavors may not be for everyone. 🦁 Lion's Mane, Oyster & Black Pearl Mushrooms - $26 Sourdough toast topped with sautéed mushrooms. 👍 Pros: Crispy toast, soft interior 👎 Cons: Overly salty, lacking garlic depth 💬 Verdict: "Mushrooms failed to shine — needed more balance and aroma." 🌶️ Shishito Peppers a la Plancha - $13 Blistered peppers with spicy paste. 👍 Pros: Well-charred peppers 👎 Cons: Odd, mismatched paste 💬 Verdict: "Stick to Donkey Mo’s version — this combo didn’t work." 🐖 Pork Chop (Medium) - $45 Grilled pork chop, simply prepared. 👍 Pros: No gaminess, crispy edges 👎 Cons: Dry in the middle, no sauce 💬 Verdict: "Only the ends were juicy — needed a sauce badly." 🦌 Nilgai Antelope Leg Filet - $66 Blue antelope seared like steak (medium-rare). 👍 Pros: Tender, cheesy crust, delicious potato cake 👎 Cons: Cools quickly, subtle flavor 💬 Verdict: "Good — but not $66 good. Just get a steak." 🐗 Wild Boar Confit - $35 Crispy shredded boar with herby toppings and sauce. 👍 Pros: Rich, balanced, great texture & sauce pairing 👎 Cons: None noted! 💬 Verdict: "The star of the night — complex and delicious." 🍮 Butterscotch Pudding - $12 Creamy dessert with whipped cream & candied pecans. 👍 Pros: Sweet and satisfying 👎 Cons: Very rich 💬 Verdict: "Heavy but tasty — share this one." 🛍️ Also Available Take-home wild sausages, dry-aged wagyu, and other local goods — perfect for the curious foodie! ⭐ Final Take "Dai Due delivers a true taste of Texas wildness. While some dishes like the Wild Boar Confit truly impressed, others fell short for the price. Worth a visit for adventurous eaters — but maybe just once." #US #Austin #Texas