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Take A Bao

Take A Bao

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Bao‎
Choice of white bun, wheat bun or bibb lettuce wrap
Add napa salad w/ two or more bao 2
Original Pulled Pork
4.50
Hoisin braised BBQ pork, pickled red onion, cucumbers
Banh Mi
4.50
Grilled pork loin, pate, housemade pickled vegetables, diced chilies, cilantro, garlic aioli (choice of spicy or mild) . No aioli
Sweet Soy Grilled Tofu
4.00
Glazed tofu, caramelized shiitake mushrooms, marinated cucumbers, bibb lettuce, scallions
Hoisin Steak
5.00
Glazed steak, pickled daikon, radish sprouts, cilantro, peanuts
Thai Peanut Chicken
4.50
Grilled‎ chicken, Thai peanut sauce, cucumber, cilantro, crushed peanuts
Duck Confit
6.00
Maple leaf farms duck leg, grilled scallions, plum hoisin sauce
Bao‎
Bao & Beer
Choose a draft beer
Bao & Booze
Choose a cocktail
Rice Bowls‎
Choice of white rice, brown rice or romaine lettuce
Tempura Tofu & Chinese Eggplant
10.50
Kimchi marinated crispy tofu, caramelized shiitake mushrooms, scallions, warm salad of Chinese eggplant, baby bok choy, finger chilies
Short Rib “Bi Bim Bop”
12.50
Grilled short rib, mother-in-law’s kimchi, housemade pickled vegetables, fried egg, spicy Korean red chili sauce. No egg
Chicken Teriyaki, Pear & Scallion
10.50
Grilled chicken breast, grilled pear & scallions, bok choy sum, sesame seeds
Salads‎
No paneer, egg, miso ginger dressing / sub any other dressing
Eight Veggie Salad
10.50
Roasted corn, edamame, sugar snap peas, avocado, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, radish sprouts, sesame seeds, romaine hearts, gram’s tangy vinaigrette
Asian Cobb Salad
10.50
Grilled chicken breast, long beans, cherry tomatoes, bacon, egg, avocado, crumbled paneer, scallions, romaine hearts, Napa cabbage, miso ginger dressing
Seared Ahi Tuna & Daikon Salad
13.50
Togarashi crusted ahi tuna, English cucumber, avocado, jicama, radish sprouts, shaved daikon, mixed greens, daikon radish dressing
Peanut Hoisin Steak Salad
12.50
Glazed steak, sugar snap peas, cherry tomatoes, pickled red onion, crushed peanuts, scallions, cilantro, arugula, romaine hearts, soy scallion vinaigrette
BBQ Chicken, Arugula & Glass Noodle Salad
10.50
Glazed chicken, chilled glass noodles, roasted eggplant, garlic chives, fire roasted red pepper, bean sprouts, mixed herbs, crushed peanuts, baby arugula, citrus soy dressing
Chinese Chicken Salad
10.50
Grilled chicken breast, pickled carrots, cilantro, red onion, toasted almonds, sesame seeds, wonton strips, crispy rice noodles, Napa cabbage, romaine hearts, radicchio, sesame ginger dressing
Noodles & Soup‎
No wonton noodles / sub any other noodle or rice
Drunken Tomato Tamarind Noodles
10.00
Tofu‎ puffs, fresh rice ribbon noodles, roasted cauliflower, baby bok choy, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, spicy tomato tamarind sauce
Yellow Curry, Shrimp & Tofu
12.50
Tiger shrimp, tofu, wonton noodles, coconut broth, cucumber salad, mixed herbs, chili oil
Vegetarian Tom Yum Soup
10.00
Silken tofu, rice cakes, baby bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, toasted garlic, cilantro, housemade tom yum broth
Chicken Basil Stir-Fry
10.50
Grilled chicken, udon noodles, Chinese long beans, bok choy sum, Thai basil, bean sprouts, finger chilies, garlic chives, scallions, xiao xing glaze
Chicken Udon w/ Garlic Long Beans
10.50
Grilled chicken breast, udon noodles, garlic long beans, baby bok choy, Napa cabbage, shiitake mushrooms, bean sprouts, scallions, nori, housemade chicken broth
Small Bites‎
No aioli / sub ketchup
Pork & Leek Potstickers
5.00
Yuzu marmalade, tomato sriracha sauce
Blistered Shishito Peppers
5.00
Warm sesame ponzu, bonito flakes
Warm Vegetable Medley
5.00
Chinese eggplant, water spinach, finger chilies
Roasted Sesame Edamame
3.50
Warm w/ sesame sea salt
Garlic Chive Meatball Satay
5.00
With mixed herbs, finger chilies, pomegranate soy glaze
Tofu Popcorn
5.00
With cilantro cashew chutney
Five-Spice Sweet Potato Fries
4.50
Housemade seasoning, citrus sambal aioli
Sumac Steak Fries
4.00
Spiced & thick cut, ketchup
Plates‎
Roasted Market Fish in Banana Leaf
13.50
Fresh fish of the day, coconut kaffir broth, broken rice w/ wok-charred snap peas, Chinese eggplant, bok choy, finger chilies, cilantro, Thai basil (please allow a few extra minutes for this dish)
Lemon Grass Grilled Hanger Steak
13.50
Marinated hanger steak, sumac steak fries, mixed greens, wasabi relish, tonkatsu sauce (please allow a few extra minutes for this dish)
Etc‎
Mother-in-Law’s Kimchi
4.00
White Rice / Brown Rice
1.50 - 2.00
Dessert‎
Chocolate S’More Bao
4.00
Marshmallow, graham cracker, fudge, chocolate bun
Banana Nutella Bao
5.00
Bruleed banana, nutella, marshmallow, chopped hazelnuts, cinnamon sugar bun. No nutella
Bao‎
Served in bibb lettuce wrap
Add napa salad w/ two or more bao 2
No wonton strips in napa salad
No grilled tofu / sub plain tofu w/ sweet Thai chili sauce
The proteins in the following bao all contain a small amount of soy sauce in the marinade
No bun / sub lettuce wrap
No bun / sub lettuce wrap
Banh Mi
4.50
Grilled pork loin, pate, housemade pickled vegetables, diced chilies, cilantro, garlic aioli (choice of spicy or mild)
Thai Peanut Chicken
4.50
Grilled chicken, Thai peanut sauce, cucumber, cilantro, crushed peanuts
Sweet Soy Grilled Tofu
4.00
Glazed tofu, caramelized shiitake mushrooms, marinated cucumbers, bibb lettuce, scallions
Small Bites‎
No ponzu sauce
No mushroom soy
Blistered Shishito Peppers
5.00
Warm‎ sesame ponzu, bonito flakes
Five-Spice Sweet Potato Fries
4.50
Housemade seasoning, citrus sambal aioli
Warm Vegetable Medley
5.00
Chinese eggplant, water spinach, finger chilies
Roasted Sesame Edamame
3.50
Warm w/ sesame sea salt
Sumac Steak Fries
4.00
Spiced & thick cut, ketchup
Noodles & Soup‎
No wonton noodles / sub rice noodles or rice
Yellow Curry, Shrimp & Tofu
12.50
Tiger shrimp, tofu, wonton noodles, coconut broth, cucumber salad, mixed herbs, chili oil
Salads‎
No grilled tofu / sub plain tofu
No chicken, citrus soy dressing / sub plain tofu, tangy vinaigrette or sesame ginger dressing
No chicken, miso ginger dressing / sub plain tofu, tangy vinaigrette or sesame ginger dressing
No daikon radish dressing / sub tangy vinaigrette or sesame ginger dressing
No chicken, wonton strips / sub plain tofu
No steak, soy scallion dressing / sub plain tofu, tangy vinaigrette or sesame ginger dressing
Eight Veggie Salad
10.00
Roasted corn, edamame, sugar snap peas, avocado, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, radish sprouts, sesame seeds, romaine hearts, gram’s tangy vinaigrette
BBQ Chicken, Arugula & Glass Noodle Salad
10.50
Glazed chicken, chilled glass noodles, roasted eggplant, garlic chives, fire roasted red pepper, bean sprouts, mixed herbs, crushed peanuts, baby arugula, citrus soy dressing
Asian Cobb Salad
10.50
Grilled chicken breast, long beans, cherry tomatoes, bacon, egg, avocado, crumbled paneer, scallions, romaine hearts, Napa cabbage, miso ginger dressing
Seared Ahi Tuna & Daikon Salad
13.50
Togarashi crusted ahi tuna, English cucumber, avocado, jicama, radish sprouts, shaved daikon, mixed greens, daikon radish dressing
Chinese Chicken Salad
10.50
Grilled chicken breast, pickled carrots, cilantro, red onion, toasted almonds, sesame seeds, wonton strips, crispy rice noodles, napa cabbage, romaine hearts, radicchio, sesame ginger dressing
Peanut Hoisin Steak Salad
12.50
Glazed steak, sugar snap peas, cherry tomatoes, pickled red onion, crushed peanuts, scallions, cilantro, arugula, romaine hearts, soy scallion vinaigrette
Rice Bowls‎
Choice of white rice, brown rice or romaine lettuce
No short rib / sub plain tofu
No tempura tofu, no sauce / sub plain tofu, sweet thai chili sauce
Short Rib “Bi Bim Bop”
12.50
Grilled short rib, mother-in-law’s kimchi, housemade pickled vegetables, fried egg, spicy Korean red chili sauce
Tempura Tofu & Chinese Eggplant
10.50
Kimchi marinated crispy tofu, caramelized shiitake mushrooms, scallions, warm salad of Chinese eggplant, baby bok choy, finger chilies
Plates‎
No mushroom soy on wok-charred vegetables
No tonkatsu sauce
Roasted Market Fish in Banana Leaf
13.50
Fresh‎ fish of the day, coconut kaffir broth, broken rice w/ wok-charred snap peas, Chinese eggplant, bok choy, finger chilies, cilantro, Thai basil (please allow a few extra minutes for this dish)
Lemon Grass Grilled Hanger Steak
13.50
Marinated hanger steak, sumac steak fries, mixed greens, wasabi relish, tonkatsu sauce (please allow a few extra minutes for this dish)
Etc‎
Mother-in-Law’s Kimchi
4.00
White Rice / Brown Rice
1.50 - 2.00
Poached Egg
1.50
Add a poached egg to any dish
Dessert‎
Classic Ice Cream Float
6.00
Milk’s vanilla bean ice cream, choice of boylan’s soda or fountain soda
Bao‎
Choice of white bun, wheat bun or bibb lettuce wrap
Crispy Panko Crusted Fish
5.00
Alaskan cod, yuzu tartar sauce, bibb lettuce, scallions
Bao & Booze
Choose‎ a cocktail
Original Pulled Pork
4.50
Hoisin braised BBQ pork, pickled red onion, cucumbers
Bao & Beer
Choose a draft beer
Small Bites‎
Lemongrass Caramel Chicken Wings
6.00
Tossed w/ a sweet & spicy glaze
Garlic Chive Meatball Satay
5.00
With mixed herbs, finger chilies, pomegranate soy glaze
Sweet Potato Fries
4.50
Housemade seasoning, citrus sambal aioli
Roasted Sesame Edamame
3.50
Warm w/ sesame sea salt
Pork & Leek Potstickers
5.00
Yuzu marmalade, tomato sriracha sauce
Blistered Shishito Peppers
5.00
Warm sesame ponzu, bonito flakes
Sumac Steak Fries
4.00
Spiced & thick cut, ketchup
Etc‎
Mother-in-Law’s Kimchi
4.00
White Rice / Brown Rice
1.50 - 2.00
Dessert‎
Macaron Ice Cream Sandwich or Chocolate Dipped Ice Cream Bar
5.50
Two French macron cookies w/ your choice of ice cream or a hand dipped ice cream bar – from milk shop (ask about our seasonal flavors)
Classic Ice Cream Float
6.00
Milk’s vanilla bean ice cream, choice of boylan’s soda or fountain soda
Mom’s Carrot Cake
5.00
Slice of our homemade carrot cake w/ cream cheese frosting, as available (whole cake for sale w/ advance notice)
Speciality Cocktails‎
Basil Lemonade
10.00
Stoli citrus vodka, fresh lemon & orange juice, thai basil
Parisian Sparkler
10.00
Chambord vodka, pineapple juice, prosecco, chambord
Wet Cucumber
10.00
Hendrick’s gin, cucumber, fresh lime juice, mint
Passion Margarita
10.00
Hornito’s tequila, passion fruit purée, agave nectar, fresh lime juice
Ginger Lychee Martini
11.00
Skyy vodka, domaine de canton, lychee purée, fresh lime zest, candied ginger
Creamsicle
10.00
Absolut‎ vanilla vodka, fresh orange juice, demerara syrup, fresh cream, vanilla
Cosmojito
9.00
Bacardi limón, cranberry juice, fresh lime juice, kaffir syrup, fresh mint
Krack ‘N Coffee
10.00
Kraken spiced rum, lamill french press coffee, floating cream
Classic Cocktails‎
Old Fashioned
10.00
Maker’s mark bourbon, orange, luxardo cherry, bitters, ginger ale
Sailor's Negroni
10.00
Kraken spiced rum, campari, antica formula, flamed orange
Blood & Sand
10.00
Dewar’s scotch, antica formula, fresh orange juice, cherry heering, egg white, luxardo cherry
Mother-in-Law's Bloody Mary
10.00
Skyy vodka, seagram’s gin, tomato & kimchi juice, sriracha, & horseradish garnished w/ cucumber, olive, lime wedge, & cocktail onion
Gin Fizz
10.00
Seagram’s gin, fresh lemon & lime juice, simple syrup, orange blossom water, cream, vanilla
Orange Manhattan
11.00
Bulleit bourbon, antica formula, orange bitters, maraschino cherry
Hemingway Daiquiri
9.00
Bacardi rum, fresh grapefuit & lime juice, demerara sugar, maraschino puree
Sake‎
Hakutsuru Draft Japan
9.00
Clean, fresh (300ml)
Hakkin-Iri Ginjo Platinum Japan
18.00
Floral‎ nose, sweet & sour mash (300ml)
Momokawa Organic Nigori Oregon
13.00
Silky-smooth, ginger, coconut, pear (375ml)
Wine‎: Sparkling
Lamarca Doc Prosecco Italy
9.00 - 34.00
NV apple, white peach, honeysuckle
Wine‎: White
Giesen Riesling New Zealand
9.00 - 34.00
2008 clover, honey, citrus flavors
William Hill Chardonnay Central Coast
9.00 - 34.00
2010 orchard fruit & oak, hint of sweetness
Starborough Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand
8.00 - 30.00
2011 citrus, tropical fruit, herbal notes
Tangent Albariño Edna Valley
9.00 - 34.00
2011 tangerine, mandarin oranges w/ a briny finish
Wine‎: Red
Leese-Fitch Merlot California
8.00 - 30.00
2010 caramelized apples, boysenberry, sage, light clove
Raymond ‘R’ Collection Field Blend Napa
8.00 - 30.00
2010 raspberry, bing cherry, ripe & juicy tannins
Don Miguel Gascon Malbec Argentina
9.00 - 34.00
2010 blackberry, hint of mocha
Bridlewood Pinot Noir California
9.00 - 34.00
2010 dark cherries, cola nut, purple plum
Educated Guess Cabernet Sauvignon Napa
11.00 - 42.00
2010 cherry & blackberry, cocoa, hints of mint
Draft Beers‎
Lost Coast Great White Eureka, California
6.00 - 11.00
Crisp, hint of citrus 5.0% ABV
North Coast Scrimshaw Fort Bragg, California
7.00 - 13.00
Subtle hops, crisp, clean 4.4% ABV
Old Speckled Hen Suffolk, United Kingdom
7.00 - 13.00
Toffee, malt 5.2% ABV
Coney Island Lager San Francisco, California
6.00 - 11.00
Biscuit malt, caramel, subtle hops 5.5% ABV
Weihnestephaner Provence, Germany
7.00 - 13.00
Light bodied hefeweizen, fruity, spicy 5.4% ABV
Shandy Gaff Studio City, California
7.00
Abita‎ amber lager mixed w/ spicy ginger beer
Coffee Stout Float Studio City, California
8.00
Coffee ice cream, old rasputin stout, chocolate fudge
Bitburger Premium Pils Bitburg, Germany
7.00 - 13.00
Slightly sweet, light honey, refreshing 4.8% ABV
Abita Amber Lager Abita Springs, Louisiana
5.00 - 9.00
Crystal malt, perle hops, caramel flavor 4.5% ABV
North Coast Old Rasputin Stout
7.00 - 13.00
Fort bragg, california rich, complex, warming finish 9.0% ABV
Hop Notch IPA Salt Lake City, Utah
7.00 - 13.00
Generously hopped, smooth malt profile 7.3% ABV
Seasonal Draft
Ask‎ about today’s selection
Vanilla Beer Float Studio City, California
8.00
Vanilla bean ice cream, weihnestephaner, orange
Canned Beers‎
Mama's Little Yella Pils Longmont, Colorado
6.00
Pale malt, gentle hops, refreshing 5.3% ABV
Dale's Pale Ale Lyons, Colorado
6.00
Voluminously hopped, slight spice, bitter finish 6.5% ABV
Bottled Beers‎
Racer 5 IPA Healdsburg, California
6.00
Citrus, floral, semi-aggressive hops 7.0% ABV
Duvel Ale Breendonk, Belgium
9.00
Champagne of beers, floral, spice 8.5% ABV
Hitachino Red Rice Ale Ibaraki, Japan
11.00
Mix of sake, malt & bitter notes to finish 7.0% ABV
Chimay Tripel Hainaut, Belgium
10.00
Sweet bitterness, ripe apples 8.0% ABV
Singha Bangkok, Thailand
5.00
Herbal, slightly sweet 5.0% ABV
Unibroue Maudite Quebec, Canada
8.00
Malt & spices, crisp, hop finish 8.0% ABV
Arrogant Bastard Ale Escondido, California
10.00
Rich caramel, bitter hop, aggressive 7.2% ABV (22oz)
Abita Light Abita Springs, Louisiana
5.00
Abita springs water, smooth 4.0% ABV
Delirium Tremens Melle, Belgium
10.00
Creamy, tropical fruit notes, good carbonation 8.5% ABV
Non-Alcoholic‎
Bottled Water
2.00
Fountain Soda
2.00
Coke,‎ diet coke, sprite, diet sprite, ginger ale
Izze
2.50
Pomegranate, grapefruit
Martinelli's Apple Juice
2.50
Housemade Lemonade
3.00
Lamill Organic Hot Tea
3.50
Classic Ice Cream Float
6.00
Vanilla bean ice cream, choice of boylan’s soda or fountain soda
San Pellegrino
2.50
Boylan Bottleworks
2.50
Root beer, diet root beer, black cherry, diet black cherry
Orangina
2.50
Reed's Extra Ginger Brew
2.50
Lamill Organic Iced Tea
2.50
Tropical green, bergamot black
Lamill French Press Coffee
3.50
Bao‎
Choice of white bun, wheat bun or bibb lettuce wrap
Tempura Crusted Cod
5.00
Alaskan cod, sambal chili tartar sauce, bibb lettuce, scallions
Fried Chicken & Slaw
4.50
Crispy chicken breast, tamarind BBQ sauce, asian vegetable slaw
Banh Mi
4.50
Grilled pork loin, paté, housemade pickled vegetables, diced chilies, cilantro, garlic aioli (choice of spicy or mild)
Pulled BBQ Pork
4.50
Braised pork, our signature BBQ sauce, asian vegetable slaw
Sweet Soy Tofu
4.00
Grilled &glazed tofu, caramelized shiitake mushrooms, pickled cucumbers, bibb lettuce
Bao & Beer
Choose a draft beer
Original Hoisin Pork
4.50
Braised & pulled pork, pickled red onion, cucumbers
BBQ Chicken
4.50
Grilled chicken breast, our signature BBQ sauce, red onion, cilantro
Burger Bao
5.50
Beef patty, swiss cheese, caramelized red onion, tomato, bibb lettuce, chipotle ketchup, garlic aioli, toasted bun
Habanero Buffalo Chicken
4.50
Spicy glazed chicken breast, blue cheese aioli, celery
Thai Peanut Chicken
4.50
Grilled chicken breast, thai peanut sauce, carrots, cucumbers, cilantro
Peking Duck
6.00
Maple leaf farms duck leg, plum hoisin sauce, scallions, wonton strips
Bao & Booze
Choose a cocktail
Small Bites‎
Lemongrass Caramel Chicken Wings
6.00
Tossed w/ a sweet & spicy glaze
Thai Meatball Satay
5.00
With‎ mixed herbs, finger chilies, pomegranate soy glaze
Tofu Popcorn
5.50
With cilantro cashew chutney
Sumac Steak Fries
4.50
Spiced & thick cut, ketchup
Pork & Leek Potstickers
5.50
Grapefruit, tomato sambal sauce
Blistered Shishito Peppers
5.00
Warm sesame ponzu, bonito flakes
Five-Spice Sweet Potato Fries
5.00
Housemade seasoning, citrus sambal aioli
Roasted Sesame Edamame
3.50
Warm w/ sesame sea salt
Salads‎
Eight Veggie Salad
10.50
Roasted corn, edamame, sugar snap peas, avocado, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, radish sprouts, sesame seeds, romaine hearts, gram’s tangy vinaigrette
Chinese Chicken Salad
10.50
Grilled chicken breast, pickled carrots, cilantro, red onion, toasted almonds, sesame seeds, wonton strips, crispy rice noodles, napa cabbage, romaine hearts, radicchio, sesame ginger dressing
Seared Ahi Tuna & Daikon Salad
15.00
Togarashi crusted ahi tuna, english cucumber, avocado, jicama, radish sprouts, shaved daikon, mixed greens, daikon radish dressing
Asian Cobb Salad
10.50
Grilled‎ chicken breast, long beans, cherry tomatoes, bacon, egg, avocado, crumbled paneer, scallions, sesame seeds, romaine hearts, napa cabbage, miso ginger dressing
Wonton Caesar Salad
5.00 - 9.00
Wonton strips, parmesan cheese, wild arugula, romaine hearts, housemade caesar dressing
Noodles & Soup‎
Chicken Basil Stir-Fry
10.50
Grilled chicken, udon noodles, chinese long beans, bok choy sum, thai basil, bean sprouts, finger chilies, garlic chives, scallions, xiao xing glaze
Yellow Curry, Shrimp & Tofu
12.50
Tiger shrimp, tofu, silver pin noodles, coconut broth, cucumber salad, mixed herbs, chili oil (sub chicken for shrimp)
Vegetarian Tom Yum Soup
10.00
Silken tofu, rice cakes, baby bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, toasted garlic, cilantro, housemade tom yum broth
Veggie Pad Thai
10.50
Tofu puffs, rice noodles, bok choy, napa cabbage, egg, scallions, cilantro, bean sprouts, peanuts, lime, black bean sauce
Chicken Udon w/ Garlic Long Beans
10.50
Grilled chicken breast, udon noodles, garlic long beans, baby bok choy, napa cabbage, shiitake mushrooms, bean sprouts, scallions, nori, housemade chicken broth
Rice Bowls‎
Choice of white rice, brown rice or romaine lettuce
Tempura Tofu & Chinese Eggplant
10.50
Kimchi‎ marinated crispy tofu, caramelized shiitake mushrooms, scallions, warm salad of chinese eggplant, baby bok choy, finger chilies
Short Rib Bibimbap
12.50
Grilled short rib, mother-in-law’s kimchi, housemade pickled vegetables, fried egg, spicy korean red chili sauce
Chicken Teriyaki, Pear & Scallion
10.50
Grilled chicken breast, grilled pear, scallions, bok choy sum, sesame seeds
Plates‎
Thai Style Fried Chicken
12.00
Twice-fried half chicken, asian vegetable slaw, tamarind BBQ sauce, garlic lime aioli
Tempura Fish & Chips
12.50
Tempura battered alaskan cod, seasoned steak fries, housemade tartar sauce
Coriander Grilled Salmon
13.50
Atlantic salmon, roasted cauliflower, kabocha squash, tomato, eggplant, thai basil, broken rice, thai green curry sauce (please allow a few extra minutes for this dish)
Etc‎
Mother-in-Law's Kimchi
4.00
Napa Sesame Salad
5.00
Napa cabbage, carrots, red onion, cilantro, wonton strips, sesame seeds, sesame ginger dressing
Broken Fried Rice
6.00
Egg, scallions, cilantro
Poached Egg
1.50
Add a poached egg to any dish
Dessert‎
Chocolate S’More Bao
5.00
Marshmallow, graham cracker, fudge, chocolate bun
Coolhaus Ice Cream Sandwich
5.50
Handmade cookies & ice cream (ask about our seasonal flavors)
Classic Ice Cream Float
6.00
Vanilla bean ice cream, choice of boylan’s soda or fountain soda
Banana Nutella Bao
5.00
Bruléed banana, nutella, marshmallow, chopped hazelnuts, cinnamon sugar bun
Mom's Carrot Cake
5.50
Slice of our housemade carrot cake w/ cream cheese frosting, as available (whole cake for sale w/ advance notice)
Bao‎
Choice of white bun, wheat bun or bibb lettuce wrap
Banh Mi
4.50
Grilled pork loin, paté, housemade pickled vegetables, diced chilies, cilantro, garlic aioli (choice of spicy or mild) no aioli
Sweet Soy Grilled Tofu
4.00
Glazed‎ tofu, caramelized shiitake mushrooms, marinated cucumbers, bibb lettuce, scallions
Bao & Beer
Choose a draft beer, add
Original Pulled Pork
4.50
Hoisin braised BBQ pork, pickled red onion, cucumbers
Thai Peanut Chicken
4.50
Grilled chicken, thai peanut sauce, cucumber, cilantro, crushed peanuts
Duck Confit
6.00
Maple leaf farms duck leg, grilled scallions, plum hoisin sauce
Bao & Booze
Choose a cocktail, add a bao +4
Rice Bowls‎
Choice of white rice, brown rice or romaine lettuce
Tempura Tofu & Chinese Eggplant
10.50
Kimchi marinated crispy tofu, caramelized shiitake mushrooms, finger chilies scallions, warm salad of chinese eggplant, baby bok choy,
Short Rib Bibimbap
12.50
Grilled short rib, mother-in-law’s kimchi, housemade pickled vegetables, fried egg, spicy korean red chili sauce no egg
Chicken Teriyaki, Pear & Scallion
10.50
Grilled chicken breast, grilled pear & scallions, bok choy sum, sesame seeds
Salads‎
Eight Veggie Salad
10.50
Roasted corn, edamame, sugar snap peas, avocado, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, radish sprouts, sesame seeds, romaine hearts, gram’s tangy vinaigrette (add grilled tofu +2.5 or grilled chicken +3)
Asian Cobb Salad
10.50
Grilled chicken breast, long beans, cherry tomatoes, bacon, egg, avocado, crumbled paneer, scallions, romaine hearts, napa cabbage, miso ginger dressing no paneer, egg, miso ginger dressing / sub any other dressing
Chinese Chicken Salad
10.50
Grilled chicken breast, pickled carrots, cilantro, red onion, toasted almonds, sesame seeds, wonton strips, crispy rice noodles, napa cabbage, romaine hearts, radicchio, sesame ginger dressing
BBQ Chicken, Arugula & Glass Noodle Salad
10.50
Glazed chicken, chilled glass noodles, roasted eggplant, garlic chives, fire roasted red pepper, bean sprouts, mixed herbs, crushed peanuts, baby arugula, citrus soy dressing
Seared Ahi Tuna & Daikon Salad
13.50
Togarashi crusted ahi tuna, english cucumber, avocado, jicama, radish sprouts, shaved daikon, mixed greens, daikon radish dressing
Kale, Pear & Feta Salad
10.00
Asian pear, feta cheese, onion petals, kale, spinach, mixed greens, honey miso dressing (add grilled tofu +2.5 or grilled chicken +3) no feta
Noodles & Soup‎
Veggie Pad Thai
10.50
Tofu puffs, wonton noodles, bok choy, kabocha squash, egg, scallions, cilantro, bean sprouts, peanuts, lime, black bean sauce (add grilled chicken +3 or shrimp +4) no egg, wonton noodle / sub any other noodle
Yellow Curry, Shrimp & Tofu
12.50
Tiger shrimp, tofu, silver pin noodles, coconut broth, cucumber salad, mixed herbs, chili oil
Chicken Udon w/ Garlic Long Beans
10.50
Grilled chicken breast, udon noodles, garlic long beans, baby bok choy, napa cabbage, shiitake mushrooms, bean sprouts, scallions, nori, housemade chicken broth
Chicken Basil Stir-Fry
10.50
Grilled‎ chicken, udon noodles, chinese long beans, bok choy sum, thai basil, bean sprouts, finger chilies, garlic chives, scallions, xiao xing glaze
Vegetarian Tom Yum Soup
10.00
Silken tofu, rice cakes, baby bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, toasted garlic, cilantro, housemade tom yum broth (add grilled shrimp +4)
Small Bites‎
Pork & Leek Potstickers
5.50
Grapefruit, tomato sambal sauce
Blistered Shishito Peppers
5.00
Warm sesame ponzu, bonito flakes
Warm Vegetable Medley
5.00
Chinese eggplant, water spinach, finger chilies
Sumac Steak Fries
4.00
Spiced & thick cut, ketchup
Garlic Chive Meatball Satay
5.00
With mixed herbs, finger chilies, pomegranate soy glaze
Tofu Popcorn
5.00
With cilantro cashew chutney
Five-Spice Sweet Potato Fries
4.50
Housemade seasoning, citrus sambal aioli no aioli / sub ketchup
Roasted Sesame Edamame
3.50
Warm w/ sesame sea salt
Plates‎
Coriander Grilled Salmon
13.00
Atlantic salmon, roasted cauliflower, kabocha squash, tomato, eggplant, thai basil, broken rice, thai green curry sauce (please allow a few extra minutes for this dish)
Horseradish Crusted Short Rib
13.50
Braised beef short rib, celery root & yukon potato purée, sauteed yu choy, hoisin red wine sauce (please allow a few extra minutes for this dish)
Etc‎
Mother-in-Law's Kimchi
4.00
Brown Rice
2.50
White Rice
2.00
Dessert‎
Chocolate S’More Bao
4.00
Marshmallow, graham cracker, fudge, chocolate bun
Banana Nutella Bao
5.00
Bruléed banana, nutella, marshmallow, chopped hazelnuts, cinnamon sugar bun
Bao‎
Served in Bibb Lettuce Wrap
Sweet Soy Grilled Tofu
4.00
Glazed tofu, caramelized shiitake mushrooms, marinated cucumbers, bibb lettuce, scallions
Small Bites‎
Blistered Shishito Peppers
5.00
Warm sesame ponzu, bonito flakes NO ponzu sauce
Sumac Steak Fries
4.00
Spiced‎ & thick cut, ketchup
Roasted Sesame Edamame
3.50
Warm w/ sesame sea salt
Five-Spice Sweet Potato Fries
4.50
Housemade seasoning, citrus sambal aioli
Warm Vegetable Medley
5.00
Chinese eggplant, water spinach, finger chilies NO mushroom soy
Noodles & Soup‎
Yellow Curry, Shrimp & Tofu
12.50
Tiger shrimp, tofu, silver pin noodles, coconut broth, cucumber salad, mixed herbs, chili oil
Salads‎
Eight Veggie Salad
10.50
Roasted corn, edamame, sugar snap peas, avocado, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, radish sprouts, sesame seeds, romaine hearts, gram’s tangy vinaigrette
Asian Cobb Salad
10.50
Grilled chicken breast, long beans, cherry tomatoes, bacon, egg, avocado, crumbled paneer, scallions, romaine hearts, napa cabbage, miso ginger dressing
Chinese Chicken Salad
10.50
Grilled chicken breast, pickled carrots, cilantro, red onion, toasted almonds, sesame seeds, wonton strips, crispy rice noodles, napa cabbage, romaine hearts, radicchio, sesame ginger dressing
BBQ Chicken, Arugula & Glass Noodle Salad
10.50
Glazed chicken, chilled glass noodles, roasted eggplant, garlic chives, fire roasted red pepper, bean sprouts, mixed herbs, crushed peanuts, baby arugula, citrus soy dressing
Seared Ahi Tuna & Daikon Salad
14.00
Togarashi crusted ahi tuna, English cucumber, avocado, jicama, radish sprouts, shaved daikon, mixed greens, daikon radish dressing
Kale, Pear & Feta Salad
10.00
Asian pear, feta cheese, onion petals, kale, spinach, mixed greens, honey miso dressing
Rice Bowls‎
Choice of white rice, brown rice or romaine lettuce
Tempura Tofu & Chinese Eggplant
10.50
Kimchi marinated crispy tofu, caramelized shiitake mushrooms, scallions, warm salad of chinese eggplant, baby bok choy, finger chilies
Plates‎
Coriander Grilled Salmon
13.00
Atlantic salmon, roasted cauliflower, kabocha squash, tomato, eggplant, thai basil, broken rice, thai green curry sauce
Etc‎
Mother-in-Law's Kimchi
4.00
Poached Egg
1.50
Add a poached egg to any dish
Dessert‎
Classic Ice Cream Float
6.00
Milk’s vanilla bean ice cream, choice of boylan’s soda or fountain soda
Bao‎
Sweet Soy Grilled Tofu
4.00
Glazed tofu, caramelized shiitake mushrooms, marinated cucumbers, bibb lettuce, scallions
Small Bites‎
Blistered Shishito Peppers
5.00
Warm sesame ponzu, bonito flakes no ponzu sauce
Sumac Steak Fries
4.00
Spiced‎ & thick cut, ketchup
Roasted Sesame Edamame
3.50
Warm w/ sesame sea salt
Five-Spice Sweet Potato Fries
4.50
Housemade seasoning, citrus sambal aioli
Warm Vegetable Medley
5.00
Chinese eggplant, water spinach, finger chilies no mushroom soy
Salads‎
Eight Veggie Salad
10.50
Roasted corn, edamame, sugar snap peas, avocado, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, radish sprouts, sesame seeds, romaine hearts, gram’s tangy vinaigrette
Asian Cobb Salad
10.50
Grilled chicken breast, long beans, cherry tomatoes, bacon, egg, avocado, crumbled paneer, scallions, romaine hearts, napa cabbage, miso ginger dressing
Chinese Chicken Salad
10.50
Grilled chicken breast, pickled carrots, cilantro, red onion, toasted almonds, sesame seeds, wonton strips, crispy rice noodles, napa cabbage, romaine hearts, radicchio, sesame ginger dressing
BBQ Chicken, Arugula & Glass Noodle Salad
10.50
Glazed chicken, chilled glass noodles, roasted eggplant, garlic chives, fire roasted red pepper, bean sprouts, mixed herbs, crushed peanuts, baby arugula, citrus soy dressing
Seared Ahi Tuna & Daikon Salad
13.50
Togarashi crusted ahi tuna, English cucumber, avocado, jicama, radish sprouts, shaved daikon, mixed greens, daikon radish dressing
Kale, Pear & Feta Salad
10.00
Asian pear, feta cheese, onion petals, kale, spinach, mixed greens, honey miso dressing
Rice Bowls‎
Choice of white rice, brown rice or romaine lettuce
Tempura Tofu & Chinese Eggplant
10.50
Kimchi marinated crispy tofu, caramelized shiitake mushrooms, scallions, warm salad of chinese eggplant, baby bok choy, finger chilies
Noodles & Soup‎
Veggie Pad Thai
10.50
Tofu puffs, wonton noodles, bok choy, kabocha squash, egg, scallions, cilantro, bean sprouts, peanuts, lime, black bean sauce
Yellow Curry, Shrimp & Tofu
12.50
Tiger shrimp, tofu, silver pin noodles, coconut broth, cucumber salad, mixed herbs, chili oil no shrimp
Chicken Basil Stir-Fry
10.50
Grilled chicken, udon noodles, chinese long beans, bok choy sum, thai basil, bean sprouts, finger chilies, garlic chives, scallions, xiao xing glaze no chicken / sub tofu
Vegetarian Tom Yum Soup
10.00
Silken tofu, rice cakes, baby bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, toasted garlic, cilantro, housemade tom yum broth
Etc‎
Mother-in-Law's Kimchi
4.00
Poached Egg
1.50
Add‎ a poached egg to any dish
Dessert‎
Macaron Ice Cream Sandwich or Chocolate Dipped Ice Cream Bar
5.50
Two french macaron cookies w/ your choice of ice cream or a hand dipped ice cream bar – from milk shop (ask about our seasonal flavors)
Beer Floats
8.00
Choice of vanilla weihnestephaner or coffee toffee stout float
Classic Ice Cream Float
6.00
Milk’s vanilla bean ice cream, choice of boylan’s soda or fountain soda
Bao‎
Sweet Soy Grilled Tofu
4.00
Glazed tofu, caramelized shiitake mushrooms, marinated cucumbers, bibb lettuce, scallions
Small Bites‎
Blistered Shishito Peppers
5.00
Warm sesame ponzu, bonito flakes no ponzu sauce
Sumac Steak Fries
4.00
Spiced‎ & thick cut, ketchup
Roasted Sesame Edamame
3.50
Warm w/ sesame sea salt
Five-Spice Sweet Potato Fries
4.50
Housemade seasoning, citrus sambal aioli
Warm Vegetable Medley
5.00
Chinese eggplant, water spinach, finger chilies no mushroom soy
Salads‎
Eight Veggie Salad
10.50
Roasted corn, edamame, sugar snap peas, avocado, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, radish sprouts, sesame seeds, romaine hearts, gram’s tangy vinaigrette
Asian Cobb Salad
10.50
Grilled chicken breast, long beans, cherry tomatoes, bacon, egg, avocado, crumbled paneer, scallions, romaine hearts, napa cabbage, miso ginger dressing
Chinese Chicken Salad
10.50
Grilled chicken breast, pickled carrots, cilantro, red onion, toasted almonds, sesame seeds, wonton strips, crispy rice noodles, napa cabbage, romaine hearts, radicchio, sesame ginger dressing
BBQ Chicken, Arugula & Glass Noodle Salad
10.50
Glazed chicken, chilled glass noodles, roasted eggplant, garlic chives, fire roasted red pepper, bean sprouts, mixed herbs, crushed peanuts, baby arugula, citrus soy dressing
Seared Ahi Tuna & Daikon Salad
13.50
Togarashi crusted ahi tuna, english cucumber, avocado, jicama, radish sprouts, shaved daikon, mixed greens, daikon radish dressing
Kale, Pear & Feta Salad
10.00
Asian pear, feta cheese, onion petals, kale, spinach, mixed greens, honey miso dressing
Rice Bowls‎
Choice of white rice, brown rice or romaine lettuce
Tempura Tofu & Chinese Eggplant
10.50
Kimchi marinated crispy tofu, caramelized shiitake mushrooms, scallions, warm salad of chinese eggplant, baby bok choy, finger chilies
Noodles & Soup‎
Veggie Pad Thai
10.50
Tofu puffs, wonton noodles, bok choy, kabocha squash, scallions, egg, cilantro, bean sprouts, peanuts, lime, black bean sauce
Yellow Curry, Shrimp & Tofu
12.50
Tiger shrimp, tofu, silver pin noodles, coconut broth, cucumber
Chicken Basil Stir-Fry
10.50
Grilled chicken, udon noodles, chinese long beans, bok choy sum, thai basil, bean sprouts, finger chilies, garlic chives, scallions, xiao xing glaze
Vegetarian Tom Yum Soup
10.00
Silken tofu, rice cakes, baby bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, toasted garlic, cilantro, housemade tom yum broth
Etc‎
Mother-in-Law's Kimchi
4.00
Choose one item from each category. Served w/ apple juice box
Protein‎
Organic Grilled Tofu
Crispy Fish
Teriyaki Chicken
Pulled Pork Bao
Vegetable‎
Steamed Edamame (in Pod)
Roasted Corn
Bok Choy
Carb‎
Buttered Noodles
Thick French Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Choice of white bun, wheat bun or bibb lettuce wrap
Tempura Crusted Cod
5.00
Alaskan cod, sambal chili tartar sauce, bibb lettuce, scallions bao & beer
Bao & Booze
Choose a cocktail
Original Hoisin Pork
4.50
Braised & pulled pork, pickled red onion, cucumbers
Choose a Draft Beer
Small Bites‎
Lemongrass Caramel Chicken Wings
6.00
Tossed‎ w/ a sweet & spicy glaze
Thai Meatball Satay
5.00
With mixed herbs, finger chilies, pomegranate soy glaze
Sweet Potato Fries
5.00
Housemade seasoning, citrus sambal aioli
Roasted Sesame Edamame
3.50
Warm w/ sesame sea salt
Pork & Leek Potstickers
5.00
Grapefruit, tomato sambal sauce
Blistered Shishito Peppers
5.00
Warm sesame ponzu, bonito flakes
Sumac Steak Fries
4.50
Spiced & thick cut, ketchup
Etc‎
Mother-in-Law's Kimchi
4.00
Dessert‎
Coolhaus Ice Cream Sandwich
5.50
Handmade cookies & ice cream (ask about our seasonal flavors)
Classic Ice Cream Float
6.00
Vanilla bean ice cream, choice of boylan’s soda or fountain soda
Mom's Carrot Cake
5.50
Slice of our housemade carrot cake w/ cream cheese frosting, as available (whole cake for sale w/ advance notice)
Small Bites‎
Lemongrass Caramel Chicken Wings
3.00
Tossed w/ a sweet & spicy glaze
Napa Sesame Salad
3.00
Napa cabbage, carrots, red onion, cilantro, wonton strips, sesame seeds, sesame ginger dressing
Thai Meatball Satay
2.50
With mixed herbs, finger chilies, pomegranate soy glaze
Roasted Sesame Edamame
2.50
Warm w/ sesame sea salt
Pork & Leek Potstickers
3.00
Grapefruit, tomato sambal sauce
Tofu Popcorn
4.50
With‎ cilantro cashew chutney
Sumac Steak Fries
3.50
Spiced & thick cut, ketchup
Bao‎
Choice of white bun, wheat bun or bibb lettuce wrap
Thai Peanut Chicken
4.00
Grilled chicken breast, thai peanut sauce, carrots, cucumbers, cilantro
Fried Chicken & Slaw
4.00
Crispy chicken breast, tamarind BBQ sauce, asian vegetable slaw
Sweet Soy Tofu
3.00
Grilled & glazed tofu, caramelized shiitake mushrooms, pickled cucumbers, bibb lettuce
Original Hoisin Pork
4.00
Braised & pulled pork, pickled red onion, cucumbers
Pulled BBQ Pork
4.00
Braised pork, our signature BBQ sauce, asian vegetable slaw
BBQ Chicken
4.00
Grilled chicken breast, our signature BBQ sauce, red onion, cilantro
Beers‎
Lost Coast Great White
4.00
Eureka, california crisp, hint of citrus 5.0% ABV
Abita Amber Lager
4.00
Abita springs, louisiana crystal malt, perle hops, caramel flavor 4.5% ABV
Singha (Bottle)
4.00
Bangkok,‎ thailand herbal, slightly sweet 5.0% ABV
North Coast Scrimshaw
4.00
Fort bragg, california subtle hops, crisp, clean 4.4% ABV
Coney Island Lager
4.00
San francisco, california biscuit malt, caramel, subtle hops 5.5% ABV
Abita Light (Bottle)
4.00
Abita springs, louisianaabita springs water, smooth 4.0% ABV
White Wines‎
William Hill Chardonnay
6.00
Central coast 2010 orchard fruit & oak, hint of sweetness
Starborough Sauvignon
6.00
Blanc new zealand 2011 citrus, tropical fruit, herbal notes
Red Wines‎
Raymond ‘R’ Collection
6.00
Field blend napa 2010 raspberry, bing cherry, ripe & juicy tannins
Leese-Fitch Merlot
6.00
California 2010 caramelized apples, boysenberry, sage, light clove
House Cocktails‎
Basil Lemonade
7.00
Stoli citrus vodka, fresh lemon & orange juice, thai basil
Old Fashioned
7.00
Maker’s mark bourbon, orange, luxardo cherry, bitters, ginger ale
Gin Fizz
7.00
Seagram’s gin, fresh lemon & lime juice, simple syrup, orange blossom water, cream, vanilla
Hemingway Daiquiri
7.00
Bacardi rum, fresh grapefuit & lime juice, demerara sugar, maraschino puree
Cosmojito
7.00
Bacardi limón, cranberry juice, fresh lime juice, kaffir syrup, fresh mint

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