Mandarin Roots Menu

4.1
(1,125+ Reviews)
  • 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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