Tantra Asian Bistro

"Met with a large group from church (12+) for lunch. The service was efficient & pleasant. We all ordered from the lunch specials which included a small bowl of soup. Our food was delicious & plentiful. I highly recommend the Japanese shitaki stir fry with chicken. The black pepper sauce had just enough kick for me without overpowering the dish. We had our leftovers for dinner later that day. Will definitely go there again."

"I always thought restaurants with huge menus were cumbersome with their food, but that was not the case here! Everything we ordered was perfect! The flavors, the textures, the cook, the portions--perfect! I was really impressed that they represented every Asian country, and even more blown away with the execution! They really are pan-Asian! I got shrimp in my Khao Soi and there were so many jumbo succulent shrimp! Most places give you 3 meager pieces for the same price. Yeah, you pay a little more here, but it was worth every penny. I really, really loved this place and can't wait to come back and try something else!"

"Good food. Questionable ethics. My group stopped in for lunch not too long ago. The food was tasty, but when we got the bill, many of the drink prices were much higher (almost double, in some cases) than what was listed on the menu. When I asked the girl at the front about it, she simply stated "Oh, you must have gotten some of the old menus. Our prices went up no too long ago" and made no offer to fix anything. Pretty classless."

"A top choice for Pan Asian cuisine though it's mostly Thai and Chinese. I stick to the Thai dishes and have never been disappointed. The panang curry is my favorite.Excellent selection of appetizers as well. Sometimes we make a meal of the various choices. On our last visit the table next to us left after a super long wait for food."

"I've long enjoyed the Tantra Asian Bistro. They serve great tasting Asian American food in a space that's a bit more on the fine dining side than many other Asian restaurants or takeout locations around the Quad Cities. I was a bit bummed they were closed for a few weeks near the end of 2022 and start of 2023 - I had a craving in December that went unsatisfied as a result. Well, they were open today, so I was going! Much of the interior is the same as it's always been. There's a prominent bar off to the right of the entrance, a large wine rack in the same area, and a combination of booth and table seating throughout the dining space. A reddish brown ceramic tile lines the floors, while a drop ceiling with a combination of recessed and suspended lighting fixtures is seen overhead. At night, the lighting is dark and cozy, but even during a grey, overcast day like today, it suits just fine. I opted for cream cheese puffs (what any other Asian restaurant would call Rangoons) and spicy basil fried rice with beef. Both were out to me within 10 minutes of ordering. The cheese puffs were great - crunchy and soft at the same time, with creamy filling. The fried rice was similarly fantastic. It was light and had well softened and sweet vegetables. The beef was similarly well cooked and tender. All in all, the food was as great this trip as before. I look forward to my next visit to Tantra, and I hope they stay open for many years to come. Thanks, Tantra!"