Cafe Asia Menu

Cafe Asia in Arlington, VA, is a popular spot for Asian Fusion cuisine. With a wide variety of appetizers like succulent pork belly and soft shell crab, flavorful entrees such as red curry and teriyaki dishes, and tempting desserts like mango sticky rice, Cafe Asia offers a diverse menu to satisfy any craving. The restaurant also accommodates various dietary preferences and has options for vegetarians and meat lovers alike. Customers praise the authentic flavors and generous portion sizes, making it a great choice for group gatherings or solo dining. The casual ambiance, free Wi-Fi, and full bar add to the overall dining experience. If you're in the area and craving Asian cuisine, Cafe Asia is a must-visit destination.

Appetizer

Succulent Pork

pork belly braised for 5 hours, then grilled.

$8.00

Soft Shell Crab

tempura style, extra crispy. served with shiracha and avocado sauce.

$10.00

Bbq Beef Ribs

marinated boneless beef ribs with korean chili, garlicm sesame oil over night, then grill, served medium well.

$12.00

Pepper Seafood

shrimp, scallop, squid, slighty battered, and then stir fried with sichuan pepper, jalapeno pepper & green onion.

$10.00

Yakisaba

japanese style grilled salt-marinated mackerel filet.

$7.00

Mussel

in thai basil sauce or thai lemon grass broth.

$10.00

Misozuke

seabass marinated overnight in miso then grilled to perficetion.

$10.00

Sichuan Spicy Cold Noodle

egg noodle with shredded vegetables and choice of chicken or roasted pork, served with sichuan spicy pepper sauce chicken or roasted pork.

$10.00

Gyoza

japanese style dumplings, served steamed or fried.

$5.00

Nippon Tofu

japanese style steamed or fried tofu in sweet soy sauce, topped with scallions.

$5.00

Spicy Chinese Ravioli

northern chinese style pork dumplings in hot spicy soy sauce.

$5.00

Vietnamese Spring Rolls

fried spring rolls with grounded pork, taro roots, noodles & mushrooms.

$5.00

Vegetarian Spring Rolls

$5.00

Summer Rolls

fresh rolls with shrimp, lettuce, rice noodles, mint leaves & cilantro.

$6.00

Grilled Scallop

$10.00

Crab Wonton

fried wonton stuffed with crab meat, cream cheese & herb.

$5.00

Satay

indonesian style grilled chicken, beef or pork on skewers with spicy peanut sauce, pickled vegetables on the side.

$6.00

Crispy Fried Calamari

served with sweet & spicy dipping sauce.

$8.00

Sashimi Appetizer

$10.00

Tuna Tataki

seared tuna with soy vinaigrette.

$10.00

Tempura Appetizer

shrimp and vegetables tempura.

$8.00

Miso Soup

japanese bean paste soup with tofu & scallions.

$5.00

Chicken Wonton Soup

asian style fried chicken wonton with scallions, bean sprouts, carrot & fried shallots.

$6.00

Tom Yum

thai style spicy lemon grass soup with choice of chicken, shrimp or veggies.

$6.00

Tom Ka

thai style coconut milk soup with galanga (wild ginger) & green shili. choice of chicken, shrimp or mushrooms.

$6.00

Hot & Sour Soup

chinese szechuan version, with tofu, black mushrooms, baby corn, bamboo shoots, egg drops, shrimp & pork.

$6.00

Soup

Noodle Soup

Curry Laksa

malaysian spicy & sour curry noodle soup in coconut milk, tofu, bean sprouts & fried shallots. choice of egg noodles, vermicelli, flat rice noodles or mixed noodles.

$11.00

Ramen

japanese style chiken base noodle soup with fish cakes, seaweed & scallion. served with japanese style fresh egg noodles only

$11.00

Tempura Udon

japanese style thick rice noodle soup with watercress, fish cakes, scallions.

$15.00

Vietnamese Lemon Grass Chicken Noodle Soup

grilled lemon grass chicken in soup with fresh basil & bean sprouts. choice of vermicelli, egg, rice stick or flat rice noodles

$11.00

Seaweed Salad

assorted seaweed tossed with soy sauce & sesame oil.

$5.00

Takonuta

octopus wit miso dressing.

$7.00

Sunomono Salad

seafood, cucumber &seaweed with rice vinegar dressing.

$7.00

Shrimp &avocado Salad

with miso dressing.

$8.00

Sesame Cole Slaw

cabbage & carrot salad with our "house special" sesame dressing.

$5.00

Yum

thai style spicy salad with lettuce, scallions, cilantro, onions, tossed with fresh caili, garlic & lime juice.

$10.00

Asian Green Salad

lettuce, cabbage, bean sprouts, mushrooms, carrots, hard boiled egg, scallions & cilantro with choice of dressing.

$9.00

Asian Grilled Salad

sliced indonesian grilled beef, chicken or shrimp on greens, with choice of dressing on the side.

$10.00

Salad

Fried Rice

Chinese

soy sauce, egg, onion , scallions & bean sprouts

Indonesian

indonesian style sweet soy sauce, spicy prawn sauce, eggs, onion , chilis & fried shallots. spicy

Singapore

curry powder, eggs, onion, scallions & fried shallots. slightly spicy.

Thai

fish sauce, egg, fresh basil, onion, scallions & a touch of white pepper. slightly spicy.

Vegetables

$10.00

Chicken, Beef Or Pork

$11.00

Shrimp

$13.00

Combination

chicken, beef & pork.

$13.00

Seafood

shrimp, scallop, squid & mussel.

$16.00

Fried Rice - Additions

Entree

Nasi Uduk

indonesian style coconut rice platter with spicy beef, crispy anchovies, pickled veggies, emping (acron chip), chicken satay, gado-gado & spicy prawn sauce.

$14.00

Rendang

indonesian style spicy beef slowly simmered in a thick coconut gravy.

$13.00

Belado

seafood in indonesian chili sauce made with tomato, onion & shallots.

$10.00

Red Curry

thai spicy red curry with potato, string beans & carrots in coconut milk. very spicy

$17.00

Thai Basil

thai style stir fried fresh basil with brown sauce (spicy or mild).

$17.00

General Tao Chicken

crispy battered chicken chunks sauteed in sweet & spicy brown sauce

$13.00

General Tao Shrimp

$17.00

Chinese Stir Fried Broccoli

$10.00

Chinese Style Stir Fried Mixed Vegetables

with light brown sauce.

$10.00

Szechuan Style Garlic Sauce

slightly sour & spicy.

$10.00

Tonkatsu

japanese style fried pork cutlet, served w/ plum sauce.

$13.00

Panggang (grill)

indonesian style sweet soy sauce & galanga. topped with crushed peanuts.

$10.00

Teriyaki

japanese style grilled with house special teriyaki sauce. topped with sesame seeds.

$13.00

Lime Chicken

vietnamese style skewered grilled chicken marinated in fresh lime juice & garlic

$12.00

Lemon Grass Chicken

vietnamese style grilled chicken marinated in fresh lemon grass, black pepper & garlic. topped with crushed peanut and fried shallots.

$12.00

Lemon Grass Beef

vietnamese style pan fried 10 oz beef steak marinated with fresh lemon grass & garlic. topped with crushed peanut and fried shallots.

$18.00

Satay Combinasi

8 skewers of satay served with indonesian fried rice. topped with peanut & fried shallots.

$14.00

Ikan Pepes

indonesian style grilled fish filet with spicy turmeric sauce, fresh basil, lemon grass. wrapped w/banana leaves then grilled.

$18.00

Panang Curry

thai spicy red curry sauce sauteed w/fresh basil, lime leaves and coconut milk.

$12.00

Yellow Curry

singapore yellow curry with broccoli, string bean, mushroom, carrot, baby corn, pine apple & potato.

$11.00

Tempura Entree

japanese style lightly battered & deep fried.

$12.00

Ice Cream

$3.00

Pisang Goreng

indonesian style fried banana topped with dry coconut & honey.

$5.00

Brownie And Ice Cream

$7.00

Combo Banana

vanilla ice cream & indonesian fried banana topped with dry coconuts, peanuts & honey.

$6.00

Mango Sticky Rice

thai style sticky rice & fresh mango topped with coconut milk, sesame seeds, peanuts and dry coconuts.

$7.00

Dessert