Mandarin Roots Menu

$$Asian fusion, Bar, Chinese

3345 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Soup
- Simon's Famous Hot & Sour
  fresh wood-ear / local shiitake / organic tofu / egg / spring onion
  $9.75
- Soup Of The Day
  see server
Salad
- Free Range Chicken
  sweet gem lettuce / cucumber / cilantro / orange / roasted peanuts / crispy rice noodles
  $14.00
- Roast Duck
  micro greens / grapefruit / mac nuts / pomegranate seeds / ginger soy vinaigrette
  $16.00
Small Plate
- Scallion Flatbread
  crispy griddled flatbread / chili soy
  $7.75
- Sweet Heat Chicken Wings
  scallion / chili pod / firecracker sauce
  $12.00
- Salt And Pepper Calamari
  spring onion / jalapeno cilantro vinaigrette
  $9.75
- Bacon Wrapped Siu Mai
  steamed pork dumpling / sweet chili tamarind glaze / cilantro
  $8.75
- Ahi Tuna Tartare
  avocado / scallion / toasted sesame seeds / mac nuts / tobiko / taro chips
  $16.50
- Peking Duck Spring Roll
  tempura asparagus / cucumber / scallion / pomegranate / hoisin sauce
  $8.25
- Taiwan Sliders
  braised pork belly / candied peanuts / pickled cucumber / cilantro / steamed lotus buns
  $8.00
- Kurobuta Pork Pot Stickers
  cabbage / spicy ginger garlic soy
  $8.50
- Crispy Silken Tofu
  crab meat / egg whites / cilantro / scallions
  $11.75
- Chicken Lettuce Wraps
  natural minced chicken / jicama / shiitake / edamame / scallion
  $12.75
- Jing Du Riblets
  5 spice rubbed spare ribs / sweet heat jing du glaze / Asian slaw
  $9.25
- Honey Walnut Prawns
  candied walnuts / honey mustard glaze / orange zest / frisee
  $9.75
- Pork Belly Quesadilla
  braised pork belly / scallion flat bread / smoked gouda / gochucharra crema
  $9.50
- Kalbi Beef Tacos
  Korean marinated angus sirloin / queso fresco / Asian pickles / gochucharra crema / cilantro
  $9.75
Vegetable
- Seasonal Wok Fired Vegetable
  see server
- Dry-Fried Green Beans
  kurobuta pork / pickled kohlrabi / garlic / scallion
  $12.50
- Braised Chinese Eggplant
  kurobuta pork / salted turnips / scallion / spicy garlic sauce
  $12.25
- Ma Po Tofu
  kurobuta pork / edamame / shiitake / enoki / spring onion / braised in spicy Szechuan sauce
  $12.75
- Lotus And Lilies
  goji berry / woodear / asparagus / golden chives
  $12.75
- Baked Cauliflower
  sweet heat / toasted sesame seeds / scallion
  $12.50
Meat
- Mongolian Style Beef
  certified angus beef sirloin / sweet onion / scallion / sweet heat Mongolian BBQ sauce
  $19.50
- Beef And Chinese Broccoli
  angus beef sirloin / gai lan / ginger soy
  $18.75
- Black Pepper Filet
  filet mignon cubes / mushroom medley / scallion / bell pepper
  $26.50
- 48hr Pork Belly
  shanghai style braised pork belly / Asian pickles / 63° egg
  $18.50
Poultry
- The Peking Duck
  cucumbers / spring onions / pomegranate hoisin sauce / steamed lotus buns
  $40.00
- Sesame Glazed Chicken
  crispy natural chicken / sweet and tangy sesame glaze / chili pods / toasted sesame seeds
  $16.00
- Ginger Asparagus Chicken
  natural chicken / asparagus spears / steamed black beans / ginger soy / golden chives
  $15.75
- Kung Pao Chicken
  chili pods / scallions / bell peppers / roasted peanuts / firecracker sauce
  $15.75
- Mouth Watering Chicken
  free range chicken thigh / scallions / garlic / roasted peanuts / Szechuan peppercorn / scallion
  $15.75
Seafood
- Organic King Salmon
  butter poached / miso cream emulsion / salmon skin chicharron / house pickles
  $23.75
- Steamed Chilean Sea Bass
  organic tofu / chinese black bean / pickled chili / supreme soy / scallion
  $27.50
- Sea Scallops & Prawns
  cauliflower / lotus root / wood ear / lily bulb / golden chive
  $25.50
- Firecracker Prawns
  asparagus spears / chilies / scallions / roasted cashews / spicy garlic sauce
  $17.75
- Sweet Heat Prawns
  jicama / chilies / scallions / fermented sweet rice
  $17.75
- Jampong
  fresh noodle / prawn / scallop / calamari / napa cabbage / green onion
  $16.50
Noodle
- Beef Chow Fun
  flat rice noodles / bell peppers / scallion / sprouts / X.O. soy demi glace
  $14.50
- Zha Jiang
  fresh noodles / black heritage pork / squash / caramelized onions cucumber
  $13.75
- Dan Dan
  black heritage pork / pickled veg / crushed peanuts / Szechuan chili EVOO
  $13.75
- Garlic Noodle
  cellophane noodle / garlic EVOO / garlic chive / crunchy garlic / bean sprout / fresh herbs
  $12.50
- Chow Mein
  cabbage / carrot / onion / sprouts
  $14.25
Rice
- Emperor's Fried Rice
  egg / edamame / scallion
  $14.50
- Crab Fried Rice
  chive / crab meat / bean sprout / edamame / egg whites
  $17.50
- Seafood Fried Rice
  scallop / shrimp / crab meat / X.O. sauce / edamame / egg
  $15.50
- 8 Grain Fried Rice
  egg / iceberg lettuce / pumpkin seeds / sunflower seeds
  $15.00
- Jasmine Rice
  $2.00
- 8 Grain Rice
  $2.50
Happy Hour
- Salt & Pepper Calamari
- Kalbi Beef Tacos
- San Tung Chicken Wings
- Pork Belly Quesadilla
- Spicy Tuna Cucumber Bites
- Crispy Tofu
- Garlic Noodles
- Sweet Potato Fritter
- Peking Duck Roll
- Crab Rangoon
- Scallion Flat Bread
- Root Veg Egg Roll
Snacks
- Scallion Flat Bread
  crispy griddled flat bread / green onions / sweet ginger balsamic gastrique
  $7.95
- Pork Belly Quesadilla
  braised pork belly / scallion flatbread / mozzarella gouda cheese / mango kimchee emulsion
  $9.95
- Wok Fired Manila Clams
  manila clams / cracked black pepper / roasted garlic / browned butter
  $14.95
- Ahi Poke
  sashimi grade diced tuna / avocado / scallions / spicy aioli / taro root chip / garlic candy / macadamia nuts
  $14.95
- Salt And Pepper Calamari
  wok fired salt / spring onions / jalapeno vinaigrette
  $9.95
- Rib Eye Skewers
  Korean marinated / assorted kimchi / caramelized onions
  $14.95
- Kalbi Beef Tacos (3pcs)
  Pear marinated natural angus sirloin / pickled root vegetables / gochujang aioli
  $10.95
- Peking Duck Spring Roll
  tempura asparagus / cucumber / scallion / pomegranate / hoisin sauce
  $9.95
- Taiwan Sliders
  braised pork belly / candied peanuts / pickled root veg / cilantro / steamed lotus buns
  $8.95
- Honeyed Walnut Prawns
  gulf prawns / candied walnuts / honey mustard glaze / kumquat preserves / Asian slaw
  $10.95
- Hand-Made Pot Stickers
  premium minced pork / cabbage / ginger / soy / chili oil / scallions
  $10.95
- Deep Fried Tofu
  crispy organic tofu / spicy chili soy / cilantro / scallions
  $8.95
- Chicken Lettuce Wraps
  natural minced chicken / jicama / shiitake mushrooms / edamame / scallions
  $12.95
- Chinese Spare Ribs
  5 spice rubbed St. Louis ribs / sweet heat jing du glaze / Asian slaw
  $10.00
Moo-Shu Selection
- Root Veg Moo-Shu
  cabbage / rainbow carrots / scallion / Asian mushroom / celery / jicama
  $11.00
- Chicken Moo-Shu
  natural chicken / egg / cabbage / rainbow carrots / scallion / Asian mushroom
  $14.00
- Pork Moo-Shu
  kurobuta pork strips / egg / cabbage / rainbow carrots / scallion / Asian mushroom
  $13.00
- Shrimp Moo-Shu
  white shrimp / egg / cabbage / rainbow carrots / scallion / Asian mushroom
  $15.00
Salads
- Chinese Chicken Salad
  chinese 5 spice grilled chicken breast / baby iceberg lettuce / cucumber / cilantro / satsuma orange / roasted peanuts
  $14.95
- Roast Duck Salad
  Coke Farms baby greens / citrus fruit / pomegranate seeds / macadamia nuts / crispy rice / ginger soy vinaigrette
  $15.95
- Roasted Chestnut Salad
  organic spring greens / roasted chestnuts / pomegranate seeds / grapefruit brulee / toasted macadamia nut / ginger soy vinaigrette
  $13.95
Street Noodles | Fried Rice
- Jampong
  fresh noodles / prawns / clams / scallops / napa cabbage / zuchinni / onions / spicy seafood broth
  $15.95
- Taiwan Beef Noodle Soup
  fresh noodles / braised beef shank / baby bok choy / pickled mustard greens
  $15.95
- Wonton Noodle Soup
  thin egg noodles / wontons / baby choy sum / BBQ pork / chicken
  $13.95
- Zha - Jiang Mian
  fresh noodles / minced pork / cucumbers / zucchini / caramelized onions / black bean sauce
  $14.95
- Sichuan Dan Dan Mian
  fresh noodles / kurobuta pork / preserved root veg / crushed peanuts / Sichuan chili sauce
  $13.95
- Beef Chow Fun
  fresh flat rice noodles / bell peppers / scallions / sprouts / X.O. demi sauce
  $14.95
- Roots' Specialty Noodles
  fresh noodles / prawns / diver scallops / minced pork / sour mustard greens / caramelized shallots
  $15.95
- Garlic Noodles
  garlic butter / roasted garlic / garlic chives / garlic candy / baby heirloom tomatoes
  $11.95
- Imperial Chow Mein
  BBQ pork / shrimp / chicken / cabbage / carrots / scallions
  $13.95
- Indian Street Noodles
  red onions / spinach / chicken / crispy tofu / baby heirloom tomatoes / sweet soy
  $14.95
- Emperor's Fried Rice
  shrimp / chicken / BBQ pork / soybeans / scallion / egg
  $13.95
- X.O. Fried Rice
  prawns / diver scallops / snow crab meat / edamame / yellow chives / fried shallots
  $14.95
- Peking Duck Fried Rice
  roasted duck / caramelized onion / scallion / pickled onions / fresh cucumber
  $13.95
- Buddha Fried Rice
  seasonal vegetables / whole grain rice / scallions
  $11.95
Pre-Fixe Lunch
- Yu Sang Pork
  kurobuta pork / jicama / celery / wood-ear mushroom / home-made chili sauce
  $13.95
- 48hr Pork Belly
  braised pork belly / pickled red onions / fried egg / sautéed baby bok choy / steamed rice
  $16.95
- Broccoli Beef
  angus certified beef sirloin / sautéed chinese broccoli / garlic soy glaze
  $14.95
- Tangerine Beef
  tangerine essence / tangerine sauce / kumquat preserves
  $14.95
- Mongolian Beef
  sweet onions / scallion / sweet heat mongolian bbq sauce
  $14.95
- Hunan Style Beef
  snap peas / celery / beech mushroom / yellow squash / Hunan chili
  $14.95
- Sesame Chicken
  sweet and tangy sesame glaze / scallions / toasted sesame seeds
  $13.95
- Asparagus Chicken
  asparagus spears / steamed black beans / soy / golden chives
  $13.95
- Kung Pow Chicken
  roasted peanuts / scallions / bell peppers / firecracker sauce
  $13.95
- Sichuan Style Chicken
  heirloom pearl onions / squash / snap peas / peppercorn sauce
  $13.95
- Basil Chicken
  soy braised chicken breast / thai basil / sesame oil / rice wine / soft-boiled egg / steamed rice
  $13.95
- Basil Prawns
  thai basil / bell peppers / onions / chilies / butter garlic sauce
  $15.95
- Dragon Prawns
  gulf prawns / asparagus spears / chilies / scallions / roasted cashews / firecracker sauce
  $15.95
- Teriyaki King Salmon
  organic king salmon / peppercorn teriyaki glaze / baby bok choy / steamed rice
  $16.95
- Yu Sang Eggplant
  salted turnips / red chilies / scallions / spicy garlic sauce
  $12.95
- Sichuan Green Beans
  pickled kohlrabi / garlic / fresno chilies / fiery garlic chili sauce
  $12.95
- Braised Tofu & Vegetables
  shiitake mushrooms / baby bok choy / squash / garlic wine sauce
  $12.95
- Ma Po Tofu
  edamame / shiitake & enoki mushrooms / spring onions / spicy Sichuan sauce
  $12.95
- Lotus And Lilies
  lotus roots / lily bulbs / goji berries / woodear mushrooms / asparagus / garlic wine sauce
  $12.95
- Firecracker Asparagus
  asparagus spears / firecracker sauce / garlic / rice wine
  $12.95
- Baby Bok Choy Or Chinese Broccoli
  shiitake mushrooms / garlic / rice wine
  $12.95
M/R Originals
- Cardinal Call #75
  dry rye gin / raspberry / lemon / lychee honey / bubbles
- Lychee Seduction
  hand made vodka / lychee liqueur / elderflower liqueur / lychee
- Mandarin Mule
  organic mandarin vodka / mandarin bitter / house made ginger beer / lime
- Firecracker Mojito
  small batch gin / ginger liqueur / mint / citrus
- Four Seasons
  citron vodka / sake / yuzu / citrus
- Oaxaca Old Fashion
  tequila reposado / mezcal / agave / bitters / orange twist
- Prescription Penicillin
  bourbon / Laphroaig / lemon / lychee ginger honey
- Signs Of Spring
  islay dry gin / elderflower liqueur / lime / edible orchid
- Lemongrass Caipirinha
  cachaca rum / ancho chile liqueur / lime / lemongrass syrup
- Brown Eyed Girl
  small batch bourbon / grapefruit / anise / cinnamon
Draft
- Shock Top, Belgian-Style Hefeweizen
  $6.00
- Space Dust, American IPA Elysian
  $8.00
- Ichiban, Pale Lager, Kirin
  $6.00
Bottles & Cans
- Sculpin, Grapefruit IPA Ballast Point
  $9.00
- Goose IPA Goose Island
  $8.00
- Lagunitas IPA Petaluma
  $8.00
- Denogginizer, Double IPA Drake's
  $9.00
- 805 Blonde Ale, Firestone
  $8.00
- Sierra Nevada, Pale Ale, Chico
  $9.00
- Prohibition, Amber Ale, Speakeasy
  $7.00
- Stella Artois, Belgian Lager, Anno 1366
  $6.00
- Tsingtao, Pale Lager, Tsingtao Brewery
  $6.00
Bubbles
- Piper Sonoma, Brut NV, Sonoma, CA
  $12.00
- Mumm, Brut NV, Napa Valley, CA (187ml)
  $13.00
White
- Pacific Rim, "Twin Vineyards" Gewürztraminer 2013, Yakima Valley, Washington
  $10.00
- Terra D'oro, "Art Den Hoed Vineyard" Rose 2014, Amador, CA
  $9.00
- Charles & Charles, Riesling 2016, Yakima Valley
  $12.00
- Castle Rock, Chardonnay 2014, Central Coast, CA
  $8.00
- Whitehall Lane, Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Napa
  $40.00
- Pascal Jolivet, Sancerre 2016, Sancerre, France
  $50.00
- Simonnet Febvre, Chablis 2015, France
  $60.00
- Domaines Schlumberger, "Les Prince Abbés" Gewürztraminer 2013, Alsace, France
  $68.00
- Joseph Phelps, "Freestone Estate" 2014, Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, CA
  $80.00
Red
- Meiomi, Pinot Noir 2014, Monterey County, Sonoma County, Santa Barbara County, CA
  $13.00
- Simi, Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Sonoma CA
  $14.00
- Mt. Veeder, Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Calistoga, Napa
  $88.00
- Chateau Montalena, Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Napa
  $145.00
- St. Francis, Merlot 2014, Sonoma Valley
  $45.00
- Robert Craig, "Affinity" Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Napa
  $108.00
Half Bottle
- Rutherford Hill, Merlot 2014, Napa Valley, CA
  $45.00
- Chimney Rock, "Stags Leap" Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Napa Valley, CA
  $80.00
Sangria
- Spring Sangria Blanco
  Spring Fruits / White Wine / Spirits / Aromatics
- Mandarin Red Sangria
  Fresh Fruit / Red Wine / Spirits / Aromatics
Beverage
- Craft Sodas
  Fresh Ginger Ale / Lychee / Passion Fruit / Peach
  $4.00
- Yuzu Soda
  $6.00
- Flavored Iced Teas
  Lychee / Passion Fruit / Peach / Mango
  $4.00
- Soft Drinks
  $3.00
- Taiwanese Sweet Tea
  Winter melon / cane sugar
  $4.00
- Pot Of Tea
  Jasmine / Oolong
  $5.00
Juice
- Apple Juice
- Orange Juice
- Cranberry Juice
- Pineapple Juice
- Aloe

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Mandarin Roots Menu

Soup

Simon's Famous Hot & Sour

Soup Of The Day

Salad

Free Range Chicken

Roast Duck

Small Plate

Scallion Flatbread

Sweet Heat Chicken Wings

Salt And Pepper Calamari

Bacon Wrapped Siu Mai

Ahi Tuna Tartare

Peking Duck Spring Roll

Taiwan Sliders

Kurobuta Pork Pot Stickers

Crispy Silken Tofu

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Jing Du Riblets

Honey Walnut Prawns

Pork Belly Quesadilla

Kalbi Beef Tacos

Vegetable

Seasonal Wok Fired Vegetable

Dry-Fried Green Beans

Braised Chinese Eggplant

Ma Po Tofu

Lotus And Lilies

Baked Cauliflower

Meat

Mongolian Style Beef

Beef And Chinese Broccoli

Black Pepper Filet

48hr Pork Belly

Poultry

The Peking Duck

Sesame Glazed Chicken

Ginger Asparagus Chicken

Kung Pao Chicken

Mouth Watering Chicken

Seafood

Organic King Salmon

Steamed Chilean Sea Bass

Sea Scallops & Prawns

Firecracker Prawns

Sweet Heat Prawns

Jampong

Noodle

Beef Chow Fun

Zha Jiang

Dan Dan

Garlic Noodle

Chow Mein

Rice

Emperor's Fried Rice

Crab Fried Rice

Seafood Fried Rice

8 Grain Fried Rice

Jasmine Rice

8 Grain Rice

Happy Hour

Salt & Pepper Calamari

Kalbi Beef Tacos

San Tung Chicken Wings

Pork Belly Quesadilla

Spicy Tuna Cucumber Bites

Crispy Tofu

Garlic Noodles

Sweet Potato Fritter

Peking Duck Roll

Crab Rangoon

Scallion Flat Bread

Root Veg Egg Roll

Snacks

Scallion Flat Bread

Pork Belly Quesadilla

Wok Fired Manila Clams

Ahi Poke

Salt And Pepper Calamari

Rib Eye Skewers

Bottles & Cans