Take an inside look at the new Pan-Asian restaurant in Loews Hotel in Arlington
Say hello to Arlington’s new hottest restaurant: Soy Cowboy.
From the name, you would think its just another Texas barbecue joint. But really, the moniker comes from a famous street in Thailand — Soi Cowboy, known for its vibrant nightlife. This restaurant incorporates all your favorite dishes from different Asian countries, like Japan, China, Korea, Vietnam and Thailand.
Arlington locals, D-FW influencers and media gathered at the Loews Hotel in Arlington for a first look at the pan-Asian restaurant on Wednesday night. Soy Cowboy is the latest addition to the Loews Hotel, located right between Globe Life field and AT&T stadium. . The space is a large 12,770 square feet inside and 2,145 square feet outside.
Everyone was amazed by the restaurant’s chic design that captured classic Asian cultures in a modern way. We were greeted by traditional Chinese dragon dancers and VIP cocktails and walked into the bamboo-lined walls to the hostess stand. From there, guests can choose to go to the Cherry Blossom bar, bamboo lounge room, or the fine dining room.
“Our goal is to create a vibrant dining experience that captures the energy of Asia while incorporating ingredients sourced locally,” Soy Cowboy’s hospitality group Berg Hospitality said.
A look inside Soy Cowboy Arlington’s menu
To start off, a refreshment. Soy Cowboy’s extensive cocktail menu featured unique flavors from Asian fruits and plants. For the Wednesday night party, the Cherry Blossom bar offered four different VIP cocktails.
The Peach 76 was a Grey Goose vodka spritz with real pear puree. The fruity flavor was the most prominent, with fresh crisp Gambino Gold prosecco. I heard someone even say, “It tastes like a sparkling liquid pear.”
The Violet Spritz was a floral Botanist gin cocktail. This pretty purple drink had a string hibiscus flavor that was sweetened up by fresh lemon juice, topped with a violet orchid.
The food was buffet style, and guests were grabbing as much as possible. There were endless options at the sushi bar, which included vegetarian and vegan rolls. The other buffet had warm food options like noodles, dumplings and chicken.
Sushi lovers must try the the Crispy Rice Tuna. The rice was cooked in a delicious, nutty oil that made it perfectly golden brown and crunchy. It was topped with bright pink tuna that melted in your mouth.
Next up was, the Spicy Tuna Roll, or maybe I should say, just the “tuna” roll. If you’re scared of spice, this would still be a safe option. The mango and eel sauce added the perfect sweetness to the roll.
The Snow Crab Taco was a creative way to taste a California roll in another shape. It’s not fishy at all, with creamy crab meat and a delicious wonton crunch from the taco shell.
The Orange Chicken was the best and most orange-y orange chicken I’ve ever had. The crispy chicken was coated in a delectable, tangy sauce full of sweet citrus.
The Australian Wagyu NY Strip is a must try. The seared meat was the perfect shade of magenta in the middle, which of course made it melt in your mouth upon taking a bite.
Finally, the Yakisoba noodles had a great punch of ginger. Tasted like elevated chow mein with quality ingredients.
About Soy Cowboy at Loews Arlington Hotel
Soy Cowboy is a new addition to Berg Hospitality, a hospitality group local to Texas. The upscale restaurant will offer guests an elevated pan-Asian menu and experience.
The lead chef at Soy Cowboy is Alisher Yallaev, also from Berg Hospitality. He was born and raised in Uzbekistan and set out for America at just 19 years old. He has worked for eight Michelin Star concepts.
The restaurant interior was curated by ICRAVE and Gail McCleese of Houston-based design firm Sensitori. ICRAVE from New York, designed the interiors of the Sphere in Las Vegas. At Soy Cowboy, ICRAVE wanted guests to feel as though they are walking into a bamboo forest upon arrival.
Soy Cowboy opened June 27. Its hours are:
- Sunday through Thursday: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
- Saturday: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Soy Cowboy is Located at 888 Nolan Ryan Expressway Ste. A, Arlington.
This story was originally published June 29, 2024 at 6:00 AM.