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.
Soft Shell Crab
tempura style, extra crispy. served with shiracha and avocado sauce.
Bbq Beef Ribs
marinated boneless beef ribs with korean chili, garlicm sesame oil over night, then grill, served medium well.
Pepper Seafood
shrimp, scallop, squid, slighty battered, and then stir fried with sichuan pepper, jalapeno pepper & green onion.
Yakisaba
japanese style grilled salt-marinated mackerel filet.
Mussel
in thai basil sauce or thai lemon grass broth.
Misozuke
seabass marinated overnight in miso then grilled to perficetion.
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.
Gyoza
japanese style dumplings, served steamed or fried.
Nippon Tofu
japanese style steamed or fried tofu in sweet soy sauce, topped with scallions.
Spicy Chinese Ravioli
northern chinese style pork dumplings in hot spicy soy sauce.
Vietnamese Spring Rolls
fried spring rolls with grounded pork, taro roots, noodles & mushrooms.
Vegetarian Spring Rolls
Summer Rolls
fresh rolls with shrimp, lettuce, rice noodles, mint leaves & cilantro.
Grilled Scallop
Crab Wonton
fried wonton stuffed with crab meat, cream cheese & herb.
Satay
indonesian style grilled chicken, beef or pork on skewers with spicy peanut sauce, pickled vegetables on the side.
Crispy Fried Calamari
served with sweet & spicy dipping sauce.
Sashimi Appetizer
Tuna Tataki
seared tuna with soy vinaigrette.
Tempura Appetizer
shrimp and vegetables tempura.
Miso Soup
japanese bean paste soup with tofu & scallions.
Chicken Wonton Soup
asian style fried chicken wonton with scallions, bean sprouts, carrot & fried shallots.
Tom Yum
thai style spicy lemon grass soup with choice of chicken, shrimp or veggies.
Tom Ka
thai style coconut milk soup with galanga (wild ginger) & green shili. choice of chicken, shrimp or mushrooms.
Hot & Sour Soup
chinese szechuan version, with tofu, black mushrooms, baby corn, bamboo shoots, egg drops, shrimp & pork.
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.
Ramen
japanese style chiken base noodle soup with fish cakes, seaweed & scallion. served with japanese style fresh egg noodles only
Tempura Udon
japanese style thick rice noodle soup with watercress, fish cakes, scallions.
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
Seaweed Salad
assorted seaweed tossed with soy sauce & sesame oil.
Takonuta
octopus wit miso dressing.
Sunomono Salad
seafood, cucumber &seaweed with rice vinegar dressing.
Shrimp &avocado Salad
with miso dressing.
Sesame Cole Slaw
cabbage & carrot salad with our "house special" sesame dressing.
Yum
thai style spicy salad with lettuce, scallions, cilantro, onions, tossed with fresh caili, garlic & lime juice.
Asian Green Salad
lettuce, cabbage, bean sprouts, mushrooms, carrots, hard boiled egg, scallions & cilantro with choice of dressing.
Asian Grilled Salad
sliced indonesian grilled beef, chicken or shrimp on greens, with choice of dressing on the side.
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
Chicken, Beef Or Pork
Shrimp
Combination
chicken, beef & pork.
Seafood
shrimp, scallop, squid & mussel.
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.
Rendang
indonesian style spicy beef slowly simmered in a thick coconut gravy.
Belado
seafood in indonesian chili sauce made with tomato, onion & shallots.
Red Curry
thai spicy red curry with potato, string beans & carrots in coconut milk. very spicy
Thai Basil
thai style stir fried fresh basil with brown sauce (spicy or mild).
General Tao Chicken
crispy battered chicken chunks sauteed in sweet & spicy brown sauce
General Tao Shrimp
Chinese Stir Fried Broccoli
Chinese Style Stir Fried Mixed Vegetables
with light brown sauce.
Szechuan Style Garlic Sauce
slightly sour & spicy.
Tonkatsu
japanese style fried pork cutlet, served w/ plum sauce.
Panggang (grill)
indonesian style sweet soy sauce & galanga. topped with crushed peanuts.
Teriyaki
japanese style grilled with house special teriyaki sauce. topped with sesame seeds.
Lime Chicken
vietnamese style skewered grilled chicken marinated in fresh lime juice & garlic
Lemon Grass Chicken
vietnamese style grilled chicken marinated in fresh lemon grass, black pepper & garlic. topped with crushed peanut and fried shallots.
Lemon Grass Beef
vietnamese style pan fried 10 oz beef steak marinated with fresh lemon grass & garlic. topped with crushed peanut and fried shallots.
Satay Combinasi
8 skewers of satay served with indonesian fried rice. topped with peanut & fried shallots.
Ikan Pepes
indonesian style grilled fish filet with spicy turmeric sauce, fresh basil, lemon grass. wrapped w/banana leaves then grilled.
Panang Curry
thai spicy red curry sauce sauteed w/fresh basil, lime leaves and coconut milk.
Yellow Curry
singapore yellow curry with broccoli, string bean, mushroom, carrot, baby corn, pine apple & potato.
Tempura Entree
japanese style lightly battered & deep fried.
Ice Cream
Pisang Goreng
indonesian style fried banana topped with dry coconut & honey.
Brownie And Ice Cream
Combo Banana
vanilla ice cream & indonesian fried banana topped with dry coconuts, peanuts & honey.
Mango Sticky Rice
thai style sticky rice & fresh mango topped with coconut milk, sesame seeds, peanuts and dry coconuts.