Chef Jon Sears
Private Chef In BurlingameGet to know me better
A recipe has no soul. You, as the cook, must bring soul to the recipe - Thomas Keller
Chef Jon Sears has over 30 years of culinary and hospitality development. His experience includes: Chef/Owner, The Dining Room Restaurant, Epicurean Events, Culinary Instructor-Draeger's Cooking School, Private Chef and Restaurant Consultant.
He has been hired for menu concept design, kitchen and service staff recruitment, drafting training manuals and as a dining room ambience advisor.
Since the days of his critically acclaimed restaurant, The Dining Room, Chef Sears wide range of global cuisine has been influenced by tropical and seasonal ingredients that are constantly evolving.
Producing more than 5,000 dinners and events, he enjoys most working closely with his clients and guests. Helping to design their menus, manage kitchen and service teams, and assisting them in overseeing the entire production of the dining experience.
Jon's family background is from Oahu, Hawaiʻi. His cuisine is classic French technique, mixed with tropical and seasonal ingredients from around the world - with a modernist approach. Chef Sears is a private chef, restaurant consultant and event director.
More about me
For me, cooking is...
the thing that connects us all.
I learned to cook at...
Chef Gary Danko, 231 Ellsworth and countless hours of research and study on global cuisine and culinary history.
A cooking secret...
Listen to the ingredients.
My menus
COCONUT SHRIMP CEVICHE lime, coconut milk, coco lopez, tomato, red onion, cilantro, plantain chips
CLASSIC SHRIMP CEVICHE lime, tomato, natural tomato juice, cucumber, jalapeño pepper, red onion, cilantro, tortilla chips
SALSAS, GUACAMOLE & HAND CUT CHIPS pico de gallo, cilantro guacamole, pineapple salsa, salsa verde
TOSTONES cilantro chipotle sour cream
PLANTAIN CHIPS black beans, crema, cilantro
CUBAN CIGARS mushroom duxelles, cream cheese, corn, oregano, rolled in phyllo, smoky roja crema dip
CRAB CAKE pineapple, red jalapeño, cucumber-jicama salsa
SAUTÉED RIPE PLANTAINS black beans, rice, crema, cilantro
HEARTS OF PALM SALAD cuban bread, lambs lettuce, butter lettuce, avocado, tomato, mint, orange mojo vinaigrette
MINI MEDIANOCHE SANDWICH (cuban pressed pork sandwich) pulled pork, black forest ham, yellow mustard, onion, pickle, swiss cheese, mango mojo dipping sauce
GAZPACHO & MINI GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH rustic bread, queso asadero, serrano ham, & guava paste melt
CORN mexican style corn: sweet corn masa soufflé, corn and tortilla fritters: chipotle sour cream mexican street corn: mayonnaise, crema, cotija cheese, tajin spice, crushed corn nuts, cilantro
MEXICAN FRUIT SALAD & GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST tomato, cucumber, jicama, avocado, pineapple, mango, cilantro, mint, cinnamon & chipotle spiced lime dressing, toasted pepita seeds, cotija cheese, fried tortilla strips
ARGENTINEAN STYLE BEEF marinated grilled sliced rib eye, bacon fat roasted baby heirloom potatoes, sautéed white corn with cotija, chimichurri sauce
CARNE ASADA marinated skirt steak, grilled onions, pico de gallo, refried beans, crumbled queso, cilantro, small corn tortillas
CINCO DE MAYO carnitas, black beans, queso fresco, shredded lettuce, salsa verde, pico de gallo, mini corn tortillas, lime, cilantro, pickled jalapeño rings
EL POLLO LOCO STYLE GRILLED CHICKEN pineapple juice & oregano marinated grilled skin on chicken thigh, pinto beans, spanish rice, red & green salsas, corn tortillas
GRILLED CHICKEN ARGENTINA STYLE chimichurri sauce, lime cilantro smoked rice, guacamole, charred corn & heirloom tomato, crema cotija dressing
GRILLED SWORDFISH mango glaze, mango relish, mango mojo, fresh mango, lime, purple peruvian potatoes, cucumber jicama salad
CHICKEN FAJITA BUFFET marinated grilled chicken tenderloin, grilled red bell pepper & onions, cilantro rice, black beans, flour and white corn tortillas
GUAVA GLAZED PORK RIBS smoked grilled baby back ribs, guava lime sauce, sautéed plantains, crema, crispy carnitas black beans, cilantro rice
JERK CHICKEN grilled bone-in, skin-on chicken thigh, black beans, lime zest rice, pickled jicama & cucumbers, roasted sweet potato, jerk sauce
PRAWNS & BLACK BEANS pineapple salsa, cilantro rice, heirloom tomato salad
SOUTH AMERICAN STYLE RED SNAPPER coriander, cumin crusted snapper, sweet & sour orange mojo sauce, mashed peruvian purple potatoes, sautéed mustard greens
SUGARCANE SKERWERD SHRIMP mint yucca root potato puree, mojito sauce, spiced pumpkin seeds
TACOS PORK AL PASTOR pineapple, black beans, queso fresco, salsa verde, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, red radish, avocado, cilantro, lime, mini white corn tortillas
VEGETARIAN TACO BAR build your own tacos: crispy taco shells, spiced impossible ground beef, cumin & coriander seed mashed black beans, grated cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, sour cream, enchilada sauce
COCONUT SABAYON tropical fruit, cinnamon crisp
CHURROS caramel tequila lime dipping sauce, & mexican spiced chocolate dipping sauce
CINNAMON CRISPS fried flour tortilla triangles, cinnamon sugar
WATERMELON SOUP frozen watermelon cubes, lime tajín
STRAWBERRY SPONGE CAKE fresh strawberries, strawberry puree, custard
TROPICAL FRUIT SALAD strawberry papaya, mango, pineapple, kiwi, red grapes, guava sparkling soda
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GOAT CHEESE & BALSAMIC ONION TART warm herbed goat cheese, roasted pistachios, baby arugula, honey lavender vinaigrette
STEAK TARTARE classic steak tartare, red onion, caper, dijon, cornichon, quail egg yolk, black pepper croutons
POOR MANS "FOIE GRAS" belgian waffle, whipped cream cheese, bacon, blackberry preserve, balsamic syrup
HUDSON VALLEY FOIE GRAS seared grade A foie gras, toasted brioche, mandarin orange segments, mulled red wine poached berries, blackberry preserves balsamic syrup
ESCARGOT “ FONDUE” bouchée, garlic green herb cream sauce
SCRAMBLED EGGS SMOKED SALMON toasted brioche, scottish lox,
KING LOUIS OF EGGS soft scrambled egg, buttered lobster, seared foie gras, fines herbes, white truffle oil
WHITE FISH QUENELLE light white fish dumpling, green herb sauce nantua
CHILLED ASPARAGUS hollandaise, baby greens, tarragon vinaigrette
POTATO LEEK SOUP cream of potato & leek, chicken broth, chive croutons
MUSHROOM SOUP velouté of mushroom soup, chicken broth, thyme butter croutons
FRENCH ONION SOUP gruyere, smoked mozzarella, thyme rosemary beef broth, croutons
WARM ASPARAGUS SOUP lemon zest crème fraîche, olive oil croutons
WARM CABBAGE SALAD shredded napa cabbage, red cabbage, bacon, blue cheese, walnuts, red wine vinaigrette
FRENCH SALAD bibb & baby spinach, mandarin orange segments, medjool dates, toasted almonds, shallot, tarragon, dijon mustard vinaigrette
WILD MUSHROOM RAGOUT wild mushrooms, puff pastry, frisée salad, sherry vinaigrette, lardons, poached quail egg
LEEK TART ham, gruyere, truffle béchamel, baby greens, dijon vinaigrette
BURGUNDY BRAISED SHORT RIBS roasted root vegetables, mashed potatoes, burgundy beef broth
DUCK CONFIT slow cooked duck leg, sautéed spinach, truffle whipped potatoes, pinot noir soaked cherries, red wine sauce
ROASTED “CHICKEN” thyme & lemon pepper roasted cornish hen, truffle mashed potatoes, grilled vegetable ratatouille
LOBSTER THERMIDOR GRATINÉE butter poached lobster meat in lobster tail, cooked in béchamel, dijon, white wine, tarragon, brandy, sherry, broiled gruyere, bread crumbs, saffron basmati rice, roasted baby rainbow carrots
PETITE MIGNON OF BEEF morel mushrooms, asparagus, potatoes gratin, sauce béarnaise
PAN ROASTED HALIBUT cauliflower meyer lemon mousseline, brown butter fried capers, sautéed spinach
FRENCH STYLE ROASTED CHICKEN bone-in chicken thigh, green herbs garlic sauce, mashed potatoes, haricot vert
SALMON EN PAPILLOTE salmon, white wine, lemon, fennel, capers, shallot, steamed baby potatoes, niçoise olive-orange zest tapenande, ratatouille, lemon olive oil
GRILLED SLICED N.Y. STRIP cèpe mushroom ragu, whole roasted cipollini onions, gnocchi, roquefort sauce
SALMON HERB & SPROUT SALAD ENTREE olive oil poached salmon, thyme — ruby grapefruit, watercress, cucumber, avocado, sunflower seeds, silken tofu "ranch dressing”, potato salad
OXTAIL BEEF WELLINGTON puff pastry shell, thyme madeira crimini mushrooms, caramelized onions, asparagus, red wine beef jus
THYME ROASTED CHICKEN pan roasted skin-on chicken breast, sautéed white corn, crimini mushrooms, basil mashed potatoes, roasted natural chicken jus
NIÇOISE SALAD ENTREE grilled ahi tuna, olive oil, butter lettuce, haricot verts, hard boiled egg, baby gold potatoes, grape tomatoes, niçoise olives, green goddess dressing
DUCK CASSOULET shredded duck confit, white beans, pancetta, pork ragù, andouille, thyme, chicken broth, crusty french bread, chive oil bread dipping sauce
TROUT ALMONDINE à la meunière, lemon, brown butter almonds, green beans, bacon & brussel sprouts, wild rice pilaf, lemon caper tarter
BEEF BOURGUIGNON braised short ribs, red wine, bacon, mushrooms, pearl onions, carrots, mashed potatoes, sautéed spinach
PRAWNS À LA FRANÇAISE white wine french herbs garlic cream sauce, puff pastry croutons, lemon asparagus
CHICKEN CORDON BLEU opened faced, black forest ham, swiss cheese, tarragon mustard wine sauce, charred broccoli, lemon, olive oil, roasted beets, orange zest
COD & COCKLES braised endive, roasted parsnips, steamed clam cream sauce, baby roasted potatoes
NEW CARPETBAG STEAK dungeness crab stuffed grilled filet of beef, tarragon cream sauce, thyme- rosemary potatoes au gratin, gruyère bread crumb crust, sautéed asparagus, lemon zest
SEARED SEA SCALLOPS truffle whipped potatoes, corn basil sauce
PAN ROASTED DUCK BREAST poached dried fruits, mulled red wine sauce, cauliflower puree, bacon sautéed kale
STEAK FRITES grilled sliced rib eye, sautéed mushrooms, béarnaise sauce, fried baby potatoes, chives, buttered corn & asparagus
LAMB CHOPS à la PROVENÇAL herbs de provence crust, lavender honey sauce, thyme roasted potatoes, haricot vert, lemon zest
CHEESE PLATE a selection of french cheeses, honey, fig spread, marcona almonds, quince paste, baugette, crackers
FRESH FRUIT TART puff pastry, pastry cream, powdered sugar
APPLE TURNOVER BOUCHÉE saigon cinnamon ice cream
SABAYON fresh berries & toasted almonds, madeleine cookie & ganache dipping sauce
WARM CHOCOLATE GANACHE TART puff pastry, cinnamon ganache, vanilla bean ice cream
BEIGNETS powdered sugar
CRÈME BRÛLÉE mixed berry bottom, caramelized crunchy sugar topping
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COLD JASMINE BLOSSOM WATER hand cleansing towel (inclusive)
VEGETARIAN RICE PAPER ROLL carrot, cucumber, cilantro, mint, basil, red lettuce leaf, plum sauce, roasted peanuts, mango lime sauce
KUMAMOTO OYSTER ponzu ice, tobiko caviar, lemon zest
CRAB RANGOON fried won ton triangles, dungeness crab, scallion cream cheese filling, five spice sweet & sour dipping sauce
SKEWERED GRILLED CHICKEN marinated chicken tender, thai peanut sauce
DUNGENESS CRAB CAKES creamy wasabi teriyaki sauce, green onion, sesame
ASSORTED SUSHI soy sauce, wasabi, pickled ginger
BEEF SEARED ON CRISP WONTON creamy wasabi teriyaki sauce
STEAMED PORK BUN char siu pork, hoisin, scallion, pickled cucumber, coriander
CHINESE STYLE STUFFED MUSHROOM ground pork, shrimp, fermented black bean sauce, green onion
SHUMAI steamed pork and shrimp dumplings, soy, vinegar, sesame, chili, cilantro dipping sauce
CRAB TOAST dungeness crab salad, fried bao bun, avocado, cucumber, spicy chili sauce
FRIED BRIE WONTONS roasted macadamia nuts, pineapple ginger preserves
MARINATED SMOKED CRISPY TOFU lemongrass, ginger, lime, chili, shredded lettuce, sour sweet dipping sauce
BANG BANG CHICKEN SALAD shredded chicken, shredded iceberg lettuce, cilantro, julienne carrot & cucumber, szechuan pepper chili sauce, sesame orange coriander seed dressing
GOMAE SALAD chilled spinach salad, soy, sesame, furikake bonito
KINPIRA GOBO SALAD chilled, sautéed burdock root, carrot, soy, sesame
THAI BEEF SALAD marinated grilled sliced flat iron steak, mint, cilantro, basil, peanuts, shredded bibb lettuce, chili paste lemongrass dressing
TROPICAL CHICKEN SALAD shredded chicken, iceberg-bibb lettuces, longan fruit, pineapple, cilantro, mint, ginger vinaigrette
COLD PRAWN & PINEAPPLE THAI NOODLE SALAD wide rice noodles, julienne cucumber & carrots, napa cabbage slaw, basil, cilantro, mint, red chiles, lemongrass-kaffir lime leaf mango dressing, crushed roasted peanuts
THAI TOM YUM SOUP prawns, kaffir lime leaf, tomato, lemongrass, ginger chicken broth
TOM KA GAI diced thai chicken & coconut milk soup, red chili, baby shiitake mushrooms, coriander, basil
ROLLING LETTUCE CHICKEN charred minced chicken, bamboo shoots, water chestnut, ginger, sesame, hoisin sauce, green onion, cilantro
SEARED SALMON crispy skin seared salmon, ponzu sauce, wasabi maple sweet potato puree, sesame oil
MISO-SAKE BROILED SALMON pickled ginger potato salad, sesame spinach salad, steamed rice, pickled cucumbers
STEAMED CHILEAN SEA BASS steamed with garlic, ginger, rice wine & green onion, served in soy ginger broth, cilantro, bok choy, steamed rice
JASMINE TEA SMOKED SALMON jasmine tea honey glaze, ginger forbidden black rice, wood ear mushrooms, sesame candied walnuts
SWEET & SOUR PINEAPPLE CHICKEN fried battered cubes of chicken thigh, pineapple sweet & sour sauce, bacon fried rice, egg, green onion, carrot, peas, stir fried green beans
TEA SMOKED COD lapsang souchong tea smoked cod, choi sum with oyster sauce, jasmine stir fried rice, egg, onion, carrot, ginger, green onion, cilantro
KALBI BEEF SHORT RIBS grilled beef short ribs, garlic, ginger, chili, rice vinegar, teriyaki grilled mushrooms, sautéed burdock root, lettuce leaf, korean gochujang sauce, pickled turnip, kimchi, steamed rice
KING CRAB “CALIFORNIA ROLL” BOWL sushi rice, avocado, cucumber, toasted nori seaweed, micro greens, pickled ginger, ponzu dressing, wasabi soy dipping sauce
KOREAN STYLE GROUND PORK gochujang sauce, sticky rice, cucumber, kimchi cabbage & radish, boston lettuce salad, wok charred roasted sesame dressing
MACADAMIA COCONUT CRUSTED MAHI MAHI creamy teriyaki vinaigrette, pickled cucumbers, snap peas, julienne ginger, green onion, steamed rice
BLACK PEPPER CRAB king crab, szechuan pepper-black pepper crust, soy-ginger lobster, xiao xing wine broth, garlic, oyster sauce glaze, cilantro, fried bao buns
SOFT SHELL CHILI CRAB SINGAPORE STYLE dungeness crab red chili sauce, kangkung with fermented bean curd, fried bao buns
GARLIC NOODLES AND ROASTED CRAB drunken king crab, xiao xing wine, ginger sauce, egg noodles, garlic, parmesan
HONG KONG STYLE NOODLES crispy noodles, sliced chicken thigh, ginger, baby corn, water chestnuts, boy choy, snap peas, green onion, sesame oil, cilantro
HALIBUT GREEN CURRY pan roasted halibut, zucchini & eggplant stir fry, coconut jasmine rice, green curry sauce & toasted coconut
PAD THAI shredded chicken, lychee, ginger, bean curd, hard boiled egg, bean sprouts, black mushrooms, rice noodles, fried shallots, plum coriander sauce, crushed smoked almonds
MANDARIN ORANGE SPICY CRISPY BEEF bok choy with oyster sauce, jasmine stir fried rice, egg, onion, carrot, peas, ginger, green onion
FRIED BANANA battered fried baby banana, honey lime sauce, crushed salty peanuts
JASMINE SORBET ginger cookie
COCONUT SABAYON tropical fruit, cinnamon crisp
JASMINE ICE CREAM candied ginger
TROPICAL FRUIT SALAD lychee, mango, pineapple, kiwi, red grapes
GINGER VANILLA ICE CREAM minced candied ginger
MATCHA GREEN TEA ICE CREAM sweet roasted rice cracker
ASSORTMENT FROZEN MOCHI red bean, taro, mango, passion fruit
SESAME BALL sweet red bean paste
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ITALIAN CHARCUTERIE PLATTER salumi, prosciutto, melon, marcona almonds, olives, pickled peppers, focaccia
GRILLED POLENTA mozzarella, wild mushroom ragout, white wine gorgonzola rosemary sauce
BURRATA CROSTINI burrata mozzarella, heirloom tomato, basil, balsamic syrup
ARANCINI fried stuffed risotto balls, smoked mozzarella, parmesan, basil marinara
CAPONATINA "CIGARS" grilled rolled eggplant stuffed with herbed goat cheese, tomato sauce
CARPACCIO beef filet, mustard, capers, lemon, olive oil, parmesan, crostini
PROSCIUTTO charentais melon, mint
ITALIAN STYLE GAZPACHO & GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH rustic bread, taleggio cheese melt
CAPRESE SALAD tomato, mozzarella, basil, balsamic dressing
PANZANELLA SALAD olive oil, pesto, balsamic, tri colored tomatoes
ROASTED BEET SALAD gorgonzola, toasted pine nuts, arugula, basil vinaigrette
CUCUMBER TOMATO SALAD baby arugula, red wine vinaigrette, ricotta salata
ZUPPA IMPERIALE (broth & bread soup) chicken broth, parmesan dumpling, pesto minestrone garnish
CAESAR SALAD chilled hearts of romaine, quail egg yolk, lemon, dijon, crushed garlic, anchovy, worcestershire, grated parmesan cheese, extra virgin olive oil sourdough crountons, fresh ground black pepper
CHICKEN PARMESAN panko crusted chicken breast, melted mozzarella & parmesan, red wine basil marinara, roasted baby potatoes, asparagus, lemon zest
SEARED LARGE SEA SCALLOPS lemon zest risotto, clam broth, garlic, white wine, italian parsley
LINGUINE & CLAMS steamed manilla clams, butter, garlic, chili flakes, white wine, cream, parsley, cheesy garlic bread
MUSHROOM RISOTTO hen of the wood mushrooms, mushroom broth, garlic, white wine, italian parsley
LINGUINE & PRAWNS butter, garlic, chili flakes, white wine, cream, parsley, cheesy garlic bread
CHICKEN MARSALA chicken thigh, crimini mushrooms, garlic, lemon, marsala wine, broccoli rabe, lemon, chili flakes, basil orzo
SEASIDE TUNA SALAD grilled grade “A” tuna, olive oil, lemon zest, dill, cucumber, capers, baby tomatoes, lemon vinaigrette, white beans, arugula, sliced baguette
SEASIDE TUNA SALAD grilled grade “A” tuna, olive oil, lemon zest, cucumber, capers, baby tomatoes, dill lemon vinaigrette, cannellini beans, arugula, sliced baguette
PAPPARDELLE MEAT SAUCE italian sausage, ground beef, basil red wine marinara, parmigiano-reggiano, virgin olive oil, toasted sourdough
PESTO GARLIC PRAWNS white wine, garlic, pesto, cream, fettuccine, peeled grape tomatoes, toasted sourdough
CHICKEN & MUSHROOM RISOTTO herb crusted roasted chicken breast, madeira mushroom risotto, parmigiano reggiano, baby green beans, herbed chicken broth
CIOPPINO LAZY STYLE clam broth, basil red wine marinara, halibut, scallops, prawns, manilla clams, topped with dungeness crab meat, toasted sourdough bread
FETTUCCINE RAGU red wine basil marinara, italian sausage, ground beef, parmigiano-reggiano, broccolini, lemon, extra virgin olive oil, sourdough cheesy garlic bread
OSSO BUCCO braised veal shank, gremolata, rosemary mascarpone soft polenta, braised swiss chard
CHICKEN PICCATA pan roasted skin-on chicken breast, creamy polenta, heirloom tomato mozzarella basil salad, white wine caper sauce
CHEESE PLATE a selection italian cheeses, honey, fig spread, marcona almonds, quince paste, baugette, crackers
FRESH FRUIT TART puff pastry, pastry cream, powdered sugar
ZEPPOLE italian donuts, cinnamon mascarpone dip
PANNA COTTA vanilla bean custard, fresh berries, orange zest sauce
TIRAMISU espresso soaked lady fingers, vanilla bean mascarpone custard, cocoa hazelnut dust
ZABAGLIONE fresh berries & toasted almonds
LIMONCELLO ICE anisette pizzelle cookie
CANNOLI mascarpone, chocolate hazelnut filling
STRAWBERRIES balsamic syrup, basil ice cream
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WARM ORANGE BLOSSOM WATER hand cleansing towel
VEGETARIAN GREEK dolmas, hummus, dill lemon yogurt, grilled halloumi cheese, olive oil, mini pita bread
STUFFED MEDJOOL DATES feta, cream cheese stuffed date, smoked almond
GREEK SALAD mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, red onion, feta, kalamata olives, red wine vinaigrette
GREEK TOAST yogurt, feta, oregano, red onion, cucumber
GAZPACHO rustic bread, manchego cheese melt
BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD dates, coriander, dill, mint, cucumbers, red grapes, lemon date puree vinaigrette
GRILLED EGGPLANT ROLLS oregano feta cheese stuffed eggplant, broiled lemon béchamel, fresh tomato sauce
WATERMELON & FETA CHEESE SALAD balsamic vinegar syrup, baby arugula, mint & basil dressing, pistachio nuts
CALAMARI VINAIGRETTE PASTA PESTO SALAD tomato, pickled peppers, shaved mizithra cheese, lemon wedges, italian parsley
GREEK STYLE GRILLED OCTOPUS lemon dill olive oil, romesco harissa sauces, orzo, sliced almonds, smoked paprika, grilled asparagus
SEASIDE TUNA SALAD grilled tuna, olive oil, lemon zest, dill, cucumber, capers, baby tomatoes, lemon vinaigrette, gigante white beans, watercress, sliced charred baguette
ZA’ATAR SPICED CHICKEN harissa glaze, cucumber mint yogurt, grilled pita, tabbouleh, baba ganoush, falafel, olive oil, mint leaves
GRILLED BEEF KEBABS rosemary & garlic marinated beef tenderloin, lemon basmati rice pilaf, grilled eggplant, zahtar pita bread, cucumber mint yogurt, extra virgin olive oil
GRILLED LAMB CHOPS rosemary, garlic, white wine marinade, cucumber mint yogurt sauce, basmati dill pilaf
LINGUINE WITH CLAMS manilla clams, white wine garlic cream sauce, calabrian chile
PHYLLO MEAT PIE egyptian spiced ground beef, gold raisins, dried cherries, cinnamon, roasted almonds, buttered phyllo layers
MOROCCAN SPICED CHICKEN braised chicken thigh, spiced couscous with poached dried fruits, lemon zest & pistachios, caramelized cauliflower, allspice orange blossom water honey
FRUITS figs, dates, apricots, lebne, honey, pomegranate syrup
WATERMELON SOUP frozen watermelon cubes, balsamic “seeds”
FRESH & DRIED FRUITS toasted nuts, lebne, orange blossom water honey, shredded phyllo
LOUKOUMADES greek donuts, orange blossom honey
FIG PHYLLO PIE lemon custard, orange blossom honey, salted crushed pistachios
ZABAGLIONE fresh berries & toasted almonds
STRAWBERRIES balsamic syrup, basil ice cream
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COLD JASMINE BLOSSOM WATER hand cleansing towel (inclusive)
CRAB RANGOON fried won ton triangles, dungeness crab, scallion cream cheese filling, five spice sweet & sour dipping sauce
STEAMED PORK BUN char siu pork, hoisin, scallion, pickled cucumber, coriander
CHINESE STYLE STUFFED MUSHROOM ground pork, shrimp, fermented black bean sauce, green onion
SHUMAI steamed pork and shrimp dumplings, soy, vinegar, sesame, chili, cilantro dipping sauce
CRAB TOAST dungeness crab salad, fried bao bun, avocado, cucumber, spicy chili sauce
TROPICAL CHICKEN SALAD shredded chicken, iceberg-bibb lettuces, longan fruit, pineapple, cilantro, mint, ginger vinaigrette
VELEVET CHICKEN CORN SOUP chicken broth, ginger, green onion, chinese parsley, sesame oil
BANG BANG CHICKEN SALAD shredded chicken, shredded iceberg lettuce, cilantro, julienne carrot & cucumber, szechuan pepper chili sauce, sesame orange coriander seed dressing
ROLLING LETTUCE CHICKEN charred minced chicken, bamboo shoots, water chestnut, ginger, sesame, hoisin sauce, green onion, cilantro
JASMINE TEA SMOKED SALMON jasmine tea honey glaze, ginger forbidden black rice, wood ear mushrooms, sesame candied walnuts
SWEET & SOUR PINEAPPLE CHICKEN fried battered cubes of chicken thigh, pineapple sweet & sour sauce, bacon fried rice, egg, green onion, carrot, peas, stir fried green beans
TEA SMOKED COD lapsang souchong tea smoked cod, choi sum with oyster sauce, jasmine stir fried rice, egg, onion, carrot, ginger, green onion, cilantro
STEAMED CHILEAN SEA BASS steamed with garlic, ginger, rice wine & green onion, served in soy ginger broth, cilantro, bok choy, steamed rice
GARLIC NOODLES AND ROASTED CRAB drunken king crab, xiao xing wine, ginger sauce, egg noodles, garlic, parmesan
HONG KONG STYLE NOODLES crispy noodles, sliced chicken thigh, ginger, baby corn, water chestnuts, boy choy, snap peas, green onion, sesame oil, cilantro
MANDARIN ORANGE SPICY CRISPY BEEF bok choy with oyster sauce, jasmine stir fried rice, egg, onion, carrot, peas, ginger, green onion
SILKEN TOFU SABAYON fresh berries & toasted almonds
JASMINE SORBET ginger cookie
SESAME BALL sweet red bean paste
JASMINE VANILLA ICE CREAM candied ginger
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HUSH PUPPIES white corn & cornmeal fritters, herb-creole spices, whipped cream cheese remoulade sauce
FRIED GREEN TOMATILLOS buttermilk soaked, cornmeal crust, basil remoulade
OYSTERS ON ICE smoky lemon shaved ice
MAC & CHEESE BALLS sharp cheddar, panko crust, smoked paprika beer cheese sauce
DEVILED EGGS SOUTHERN STYLE thyme, oregano, creole mustard, chives, radish, smoked paprika, pork belly cracklings
WATERMELON & ARUGULA SALAD baby greens, blue cheese, roasted pecans, maple balsamic vinaigrette
SOUTHERN COBB SALAD romaine and bibb letuce, green apples, red grapes, strawberries, fried chicken bits, buttermilk honey dressing, candied pecans praline
CABBAGE BACON SALAD wilted shredded napa cabbage, red cabbage, brown sugar bacon bits, shallot mustard dressing
BROCCOLI & BLACK EYED PEA SOUP broccoli puree, chicken broth, ham hock black eyed pea succotash
CHICKEN & MINI DUMPLING SOUP creamy tarragon chicken soup, buttermilk biscuit croutons
CRAB & CORN SOUP corn puree, chicken broth, sautéed white corn, dungeness crab meat , green onion oil, parsley
GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN grilled drunk pickled peaches, cheddar cheese grits, sauteed spinach
HAM HOCK HASH CAKE smoky red beans & rice, buttered collard greens, chicken thyme broth
SHRIMP GUMBO large prawns, dark roux, andouille sausage, bell pepper, onion, celery, thyme, oregano, filé powder, white rice, jalapeño cheddar corn bread
CORNFLAKE CRUST PORK CHOP pork gravy, bourbon spiced apple chow-chow, bacon shallot collard greens, smoky baked beans, little cornbread muffins, honey whipped butter
CEDAR COOKED SALMON maple dijon glaze, bourbon creamed corn, collard greens, bacon, mashed potatoes
SHRIMP & GRITS large blackened prawns, smoked paprika butter sauce, creamy cheddar cheese sage grits, sautéed spinach
SOUTHERN STYLE PORK BELLY crackling skin, pork jus, spiced bourbon pecan butter, cheddar cheese grits, fried green tomatillos, basil remoulade
FRIED CATFISH cornmeal crusted catfish filet, coleslaw, potato salad, cornbread, creole tartar, lemon wedge
BBQ BRISKET smoked brisket, pickled red onion marmelade, whiskey maple bbq sauce, coleslaw, macaroni & cheese, sliced white bread
SMOKED PULLED PORK honey mustard, apple cider vinegar bbq sauce, roasted garnet yams, baked beans, collard greens, beer bread
SOUTHER FRIED CHICKEN coleslaw, mashed potatoes, gravy drippings, buttermilk biscuits
FRESH BERRIES & TOASTED ALMONDS madeleine cookie
FRESH FRUIT TART puff pastry, pastry cream, powdered sugar
APPLE TURNOVER BOUCHÉE saigon cinnamon ice cream
STRAWBERRY SPONGE CAKE fresh strawberries, strawberry puree, pastry cream
COCONUT “CAKE” malibu coconut rum soaked sponge cake, coconut cream custard, toasted coconut
BANANAS FOSTER baby banana, dark rum, butter, brown sugar, pecan praline vanilla ice cream
DRUNK PEACH TART peach liquor, puff pastry, cinnamon spiced pastry cream
PEACH COBBLER crunchy sugar pie crust, basil cinnamon ice cream
CRÈME BRÛLÉE mixed berry bottom, caramelized crunchy sugar topping
PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE cornmeal crusted cake, caramelized vanilla bean pineapple, bourbon soaked cherry
PEACH COBBLER basil cinnamon ice cream
WATERMELON SOUP frozen watermelon cubes
BEIGNETS powdered sugar
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COLD JASMINE BLOSSOM WATER hand cleansing towel (inclusive)
VEGETARIAN RICE PAPER ROLL carrot, cucumber, cilantro, mint, basil, red lettuce leaf, plum sauce, roasted peanuts, mango lime sauce
CRAB RANGOON fried won ton triangles, dungeness crab, scallion cream cheese filling, five spice sweet & sour dipping sauce
SKEWERED GRILLED CHICKEN marinated chicken tender, thai peanut sauce
FRIED BRIE WONTONS roasted macadamia nuts, pineapple ginger preserves
MARINATED SMOKED CRISPY TOFU lemongrass, ginger, lime, chili, shredded lettuce, sour sweet dipping sauce
THAI BEEF SALAD mint, cilantro, basil, peanuts, shredded bibb lettuce, chili paste lemongrass dressing
TROPICAL CHICKEN SALAD shredded chicken, iceberg-bibb lettuces, longan fruit, pineapple, cilantro, mint, ginger vinaigrette
COLD PRAWN & PINEAPPLE THAI NOODLE SALAD wide rice noodles, julienne cucumber & carrots, napa cabbage slaw, basil, cilantro, mint, red chiles, lemongrass-kaffir lime leaf mango dressing, crushed roasted peanuts
THAI TOM YUM SOUP prawns, kaffir lime leaf, tomato, lemongrass, ginger chicken broth
TOM KA GAI diced thai chicken & coconut milk soup, red chili, baby shiitake mushrooms, coriander, basil
SWEET & SOUR PINEAPPLE CHICKEN fried battered cubes of chicken thigh, pineapple sweet & sour sauce, bacon fried rice, egg, green onion, carrot, peas, stir fried green beans
BLACK PEPPER CRAB SINGAPORE STYLE king crab, szechuan pepper-black pepper crust, soy-ginger lobster, xiao xing wine broth, garlic, oyster sauce glaze, cilantro, fried bao buns
SOFT SHELL CHILI CRAB SINGAPORE STYLE dungeness crab-egg thread-red chili garlic sauce, kangkung with fermented bean curd, fried bao buns
HALIBUT GREEN CURRY pan roasted halibut, zucchini & eggplant stir fry, coconut jasmine rice, green curry sauce & toasted coconut
PAD THAI shredded chicken, lychee, ginger, bean curd, hard boiled egg, bean sprouts, black mushrooms, rice noodles, fried shallots, plum coriander sauce, crushed smoked almonds
FRIED BANANA battered fried baby banana, honey lime sauce, crushed salty peanuts
JASMINE SORBET ginger cookie
COCONUT SABAYON tropical fruit, cinnamon crisp
JASMINE VANILLA ICE CREAM candied ginger
FRESH FRUIT TART puff pastry, pastry cream, powdered sugar
GINGER VANILLA ICE CREAM minced candied ginger
SILKEN TOFU SABAYON fresh berries & toasted almonds
SESAME BALL sweet red bean paste
COCONUT “CAKE” malibu coconut rum soaked sponge cake, coconut cream custard, toasted coconut
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