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Open for lunch, dinner, and takeout, China Poblano’s menu offers Chinese noodles, dim sum and soups, served alongside tacos, guacamole, and ceviches. Here the two cuisines live side by side, not as a fusion, but as an amusing mix of elements from both traditions, in one place.
FIRST BITES
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Chips & Salsa
Chipotle salsa de casa
$6
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Guacamole
Onions, cilantro, serrano, lime, tomatillos, queso fresco. Made fresh daily and served with your choice of warm corn tortillas or tortilla chips
$16
add crudite $4
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Queso Fundido
Melted Menonita cheese flambéed with tequila and served with fresh hand-made tortillas
$13
add spicy chorizo $5
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Rou Jia Mo
Chinese street sandwich with red-braised pork belly, cilantro and green onions stuffed into a house-made naan style bread
$11.88
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Sopes de Chorizo con Papa
Crispy mini sopes filled with refried black beans, house-made chorizo, Yukon Gold potatoes, Mexican crema and scallion
$11
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Empanada Atún Estilo Veracruz
3pc Deep-fried heirloom masa pouch filled with ahi tuna, tomatoes, onions, almonds, chiles, saffron, finished with an avocado crema
$18
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Chilaquiles
House-made tortilla chips tossed with a tomatillo salsa, oven-roasted and topped with melted Menonita cheese, onion and cilantro
$15
add sunny side up egg* $3
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Huevos Rancheros*
Fried corn tortillas, two sunny side up eggs, salsa molcajete, queso fresco, refried black beans, salsa pico, avocado
$16
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Quesabirria
3pc Heirloom blue corn tortillas stuffed with lamb, beef, Menonita and Oaxacan cheeses, onions, cilantro, and served with consommé
$25
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Envueltos de Mole
Mole Poblano served over heirloom corn tortillas with melted Oaxacan cheese, with queso fresco, sesame seeds, onions and radish
$18
SOUPS
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Swallow a Cloud
Our rich wonton soup with fluffy house-made shrimp and pork wontons
$15.88
Try it with egg noodles! $2
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Caldo Tlalpeño
Traditional chicken soup with arroz perfecto, avocado, garbanzo, carrots, a smoky chile-spiked broth and toasted chipotle pepper
$16
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Pozole Rojo
Rich guajillo chile broth with shredded pork and hominy, served with chicharrón, avocado, cabbage, onion and lime
$16
SALADS Y CEVICHES
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La Leng Mian
A refreshing cold noodle salad made with wheat noodles, peanuts, cucumber, pickled Fresno, crunchy garlic, sesame, black vinegar, spicy oil
$14.88
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Cold Cucumbers
Persian and English cucumbers, wood ear mushroom, teardrop pepper, Chinkiang vinegar, chili oil
$10.88
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Tuna Ceviche*
Sushi-grade ahi tuna tossed with a soy dressing, avocado, toasted pecans, cilantro, red onion and Fresno and serrano, topped with crispy amaranth
$20
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Young Coconut Ceviche
Young coconut, avocado, teardrop pepper, onion and cilantro are dressed with fresh coconut water and citrus juices
$16
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Ensalada César*
Baby romaine lettuce cups filled with avocado, zesty bread crumbs, Parmigiano Reggiano and Spanish anchovies
$17
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Ensalada Delicata
Roasted delicata squash and pea shoots are gently tossed in a honey sherry dressing with a green onion crema, pomegranate and candied pumpkin seeds
$16
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Aguachile Negro
Mexican Gulf shrimp and bay scallops, cucumber, jicama, lychee, serrano, lime, mint and squid ink
$24
TACOS
Tortillas are made with heirloom corn grown in Oaxaca, Mexico.-
Carnitas
Braised pork, onions, cilantro, chicharrón, salsa verde cruda
$7
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Pollo a la Parilla
Grilled chicken, guacamole, charred green onions, chile pequin
$7
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Pescado Estilo Baja
Battered and fried seasonal fish, lime mayonnaise, cabbage, pico de gallo
$8
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Nopales y Queso
Seared queso fresco, salt cured cactus, toasted pumpkin seeds, onions, salsa molcajete
$8
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Viva China*
Crispy beef tendon, Szechuan-soy sauce, raw oyster, green onions
$8
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Frijoles
Refried black beans, crema, requeson, onions, cilantro, chipotle sauce
$6
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Hongos
Sauteéed mushrooms, roasted poblano, guacamole, fried epazote
$6
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Papa
Salt roasted Yukon Gold potato, guacamole, queso fresco, pico de gallo
$6
VEGETABLES
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Twenty Vegetable Fried Rice
Fried rice, mushrooms, egg, tofu and twenty seasonal vegetables. See if you can count them all!
$20.88
add chicken $6
add shrimp $10
add XO sauce $12
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Wok-Roasted Green Beans
With ginger, garlic, onion, and Chile de árbol, finished with toasted almonds and a squeeze of fresh lime
$13.88
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Yu Xiang Eggplant
Steamed Chinese eggplant, Fresno and shishito peppers, ginger, shallots, Chinkiang vinegar, garlic chili oil
$14.88
MEAT & SEAFOOD
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Chicken Ji Song
5pc Lettuce cups with Kung Pao-style chicken and crispy sweet potato
$18.88
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Mongolian Beef Lettuce*
Marinated beef seasoned with shishito peppers, onions, ginger, soy sauce and Chinkiang black vinegar, and wok-tossed with lettuce hearts
$20.88
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Gan Pung Ji Wings
6pc Fried chicken wings tossed in our house-made chile sauce and served with a refreshing salad of cucumber and pickled Fresno chiles
$15.88
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Camarones al Mojo de Ajo Negro
Wild-caught Gulf shrimp sauteéd with dried chiles, roasted poblanos, shallots and sweet aged black garlic
$22
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Carne Asada Norteña*
Marinated and grilled 6oz flat iron steak, salsa molcajete, charred green onions, heirloom corn tortillas
$32
DIM SUM
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Traditional Siu Mai
6pc Shrimp, pork, jicama, mushrooms, peanuts
$15.88
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Quail Egg Siu Mai*
6pc Our Traditional Siu Mai topped with poached quail egg and fried garlic
$18.88
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Chicken Sui Mai
6pc Chicken, cloud ear mushroom, goji berry
$15.88
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Har Gow
6pc Translucent Cantonese dumpling, pork belly and shrimp filling
$15.88
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Golden Pearls
5pc Vegetable steam dumpling with shiitake and wood ear mushrooms, carrot, celery and jicama
$15.88
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When Pigs Fly
4pc Delicate steamed buns, Chinese barbecue pork
$15.88
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Golden Pigs
4pc Fried steamed buns, Chinese barbecue pork, condensed milk
$15.88
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Fried Wonton
7pc Filled with shrimp and pork, served with sesame dressing
$12.88
NOODLES
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Braised Oxtail Noodle Soup
Oxtail stewed with Chinese spices and served over wheat noodles with bok choy, fried garlic and cilantro
$21.88
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Li Mian Lo Mein
Chinese-style cured Virginia ham, wheat noodles, mushrooms and seasonal vegetables all come together in this Chinese comfort dish
$17.88
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Road to Xi'an
Inspired by the spices traded along the Silk Road, this dish combines cumin and star anise with tender braised lamb, scallions, thick cut wheat noodles and pickled mushrooms
$18.88
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18 Monk
Thick-cut wheat noodles stir fried in a rich sesame, soy sauce with carrots, celery, onions, shiitake and wood ear mushrooms, topped with pickled beech mushrooms and crispy sweet potato
$16.88
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Dan Dan Mian
José’s take on an original Chinese street classic: hand-cut wheat noodles with a rich Szechuan ground pork sauce, toasted peanuts, cilantro and chile pequin, finished with Chinkiang vinegar
$14.88
SWEET TREATS
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Mango Sticky Rice
Our surprising version! Fresh rice cream layered with mangos and mango granita, coconut rice espuma, caramelized rice crispies and a hint of spice and lime
$12
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Churros
Delicate fried pastry coated in sweet cinnamon sugar
$12
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Uno, Dos, Tres Leches!
Milk-soaked cake, condensed milk espuma, banana, strawberry, raspberry dust
$15
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Chocolate Terra Cotta Warrior
Dark chocolate warrior filled with milk chocolate mousse, caramelized bananas and ginger ice cream
$18
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Ice Cream or Sorbet
Ask you server for today's selections!
$6
TASTING MENU
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Chips & Salsa, Tuna Ceviche*, Young Coconut Ceviche, Quail Egg Siu Mai,* Golden Pig, Taco de Nopales y Queso, La Leng Mian, Camarones al Mojo de Ajo Negro, 20 Vegetable Fried Rice, and Mango Sticky Rice
$70 per person
* This item may be served with under-cooked ingredients. Consuming raw or under-cooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions
COCKTAILS
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Mexican Mimosa
Cava, agua fresca (daily selection)
$16
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Mexican Gin & Tonic
Bombay Sapphire gin, St Germain elderflower, epazote, cilantro, orange, Fever-Tree tonic
$20
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Autumn's Harmony
Tito's vodka, pamplemousse, allspice dram, lemon, chamomile, peppermint, egg white
$18
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Puerto Escondido
Oaxacan rum, pineapple amaro, lime, cilantro
$19
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Steal the Fire
El Silencio mezcal, dry curacao, grapefruit, cinnamon
$19
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Invierno Rosa
Four Roses bourbon, apple brandy, cinnamon, chocolate bitters, ginger bitters
$18
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Oaxacan Old Fashioned
Del Maguey Vida mezcal, agave, amaro Montenegro, orange bitters
$18
MARGARITAS
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Salt Air Margarita
José Andrés’ personal creation with fresh lime, salt “air”
$18
add pomegranate $1
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Flaca
Milagro tequila, orange, agave, lime, orange bitters
$18
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Ron Cooper
Milagro tequila, lime, sal de gusano, Del Maguey Vida mezcal
$20
BOTTLE BEER
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Corona Premier, Negra Modelo, Modelo Especial, Tsingtao, Michelada
$8
sal de gusano $3
tomato sangrita $3
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Belching Beaver Phantom Bride IPA
India Pale Ale, 16oz, 7.1% ABV
$13
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Baja Brewing Por Favor IPA
Mexican IPA, 12oz, 7% ABV
$11
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Hitachino Nest White Ale
Belgian White Ale, 330ml, 5.5% ABV
$15
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Tenaya Creek Craft Pilsner
Lager, 12oz, 5.4% ABV
$9
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Yanjing
Pale Lager, 12oz, 4.5% ABV
$10
SPARKLING WINE
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Raventós i Blanc, 2019
Cuvée José, Spain
$64 per BTL
$16 per GL
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Gruet
NV Brut Rosé, New Mexico
$56 per BTL
$14 per GL
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Espuma de Piedra
NV Blanc de Blancs, Mexico
$95 per BTL
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Guy Larmandier
NV Premier Cru Brut Zero, France
$140 per BTL
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Geoffrey
NV Champagne Rosé de Saignée Brut, France
$190 per BTL
WHITE WINE
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Case Magoni, 2021
Valle de Guadalupe Chardonnay, Mexico
$48 per BTL
$12 per GL
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Sandhi, 2021
Central Coast Chardonnay, California $
$75 per BTL
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Graff, 2020
Mosel Riesling Spatlese, Germany
$40 per BTL
$10 per GL
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Claude Riffault, 2020
Les Chasseignes Sancerre, France
$120 per BTL
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Loimer Lois, 2021
Niederösterreich Grüner Veltliner, Austria
$70 per BTL
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Dönnhoff, 2021
Nahe Riesling, Germany
$70 per BTL
ROSÉ WINE
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Matthiasson Tendu, 2020
Dunnigan Hills, California
$56 per BTL
$14 per GL
RED WINE
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Allende, 2015
Rioja Tempranillo, Spain
$68 per BTL
$17 per GL
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Casa Magoni, 2019
Valle de Guadalupe Merlot, Mexico
$56 per BTL
$14 per GL
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Folktale, 2019
Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir, California
$56 per BTL
$14 per GL
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Jean Foillard, 2020
Beaujolais Villages Gamay, France
$75
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Ensamble 2016
Valle de Guadalupe Red Blend, Mexico
$72
Tequilas, Mezcals, Flights, etc
ALCOHOL FREE
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Aguas Fresca
A Mexican juice specialty!
$5
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Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mist Twist
$5
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Jarritos
Assorted flavors
$6
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Fever-Tree
Club Soda, Ginger Ale
$6
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Topo Chico Sparkling Water
$8
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Sant Aniol Bottled Water
$11
COFFEE & TEAS
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Coffee press
Organic espresso blend by Zona Rosa
$12
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Pot of Shanghai Rose Tea
Rose petals and black tea leaves infused with lychee
$8.88
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Pot of Imperial Tung Ting Oolong Tea
“Frozen Summit” leaves lend to nutty aromas and complexity
$8.88
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Pot of Floral Jasmine Green Tea
Sweet and bright with high antioxidants
$8.88
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Pot of Harmony Tea
Chamomile, peppermint, orange blossoms and allspice
$8.88
Sunday - Thursday 5 PM -6 PM
MARGARITAS
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Salt Air Margarita
José Andrés’ personal creation with fresh lime, salt “air”
$12
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Classic Margarita
Milagro Silver, fresh lime, salt rim
$12
CERVEZAS
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Tsingtao
$5
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Corona Premier
$5
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Negra Modelo
$5
BITES
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Chips & Salsa
Chipotle salsa de casa
$4
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Chicken Siu Mai
6pc Chicken, cloud ear mushroom, goji berry
$11.88
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Chicken Ji Song
2pc Lettuce cups with Kung Pao-style chicken and crispy sweet potato
$7.88
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Friend Wonton
7pc Filled with shrimp and pork, served with sesame dressing
$9.88
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Frijoles Taco
Refried black beans, crema, requeson, onions, cilantro, chipotle salsa
$5
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Churros
Fried pastry coated in sweet cinnamon sugar
$8
January 20 - February 5
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Songshu Yu
Whole fried seasonal fish, pickled vegetables, puffed forbidden rice, seaweed, house-made sweet and sour sauce
$42.88
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Ha Cheung Fun
Delicate rice noodle roll, Mexican Gulf shrimp, napa cabbage, lion’s mane mushroom
$24.88
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Chao Nian Gao
Stir-fried rice cakes, seasonal vegetables, mushrooms, bean sprouts, fried garlic, soy, and black bean garlic sauce
$15.88
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Lucky 7
Pineapple and pomelo tart, orange zest and sugarcane cream, tangerine, apples, pomegranate, red grape reduction
$13.88
FEATURED COCKTAIL
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Pears of Prosperity
Dewars White Label scotch, spiced pear, baijiu, lemon, orgeat, egg white
$18