Menu | Asian Fusion & Sushi in San Diego

appetizers

Barbecue Spare Ribs (3)

Pork spare ribs marinated in asian spices; glazed with tangy asian bbq sauce

$15

Sichuan Pork Dumplings (5)

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Sesame butter, peppercorn chili broth

$15

Chicken lettuce wrap

Minced chicken with celery, water chestnuts, green peas, mushrooms, onions, and bamboo shoots served on lettuce cups with hoisin-soy glaze and puffed rice vermicelli

$18

Pork Potstickers (5)

Pork and scallions. Paired with soy garlic dipping sauce

$14

cream Cheese WontonS (5)

Crispy shell filled with cream cheese; sweet and sour sauce

$10

Pu Pu Platter

(2) cream cheese wontons, (2) shrimp tempura, (2) BBQ spare ribs, (2) envelope chicken, (4) chow chow beef skewer

$28

COCONUT SHRIMP (5)

Crisp coconut-battered shrimp, creamy coconut reduction (contains peanut essence)

$15

Crispy chicken Spring Roll (5)

Hand-rolled crispy shell filled with marinated chicken in spices with vegetables (contains peanut essence)

$11

Vegetable Egg Roll (1)

Hand-rolled crispy shell filled with mushrooms, carrots, egg, celery, and cabbage; served with house-made sweet and sour sauce

Beef Egg Roll (1)

Hand-rolled crispy shell filled with beef, egg, celery, and cabbage; served with house-made sweet and sour sauce

Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings (5)

Marinated, crispy battered wings, Szechuan spices, sun-dried chilies, scallions (Please allow additional preparation time)

$17

Zen Wings (5)

Lightly dusted wings, savory house spices, black pepper, onions, garlic, scallions (Please allow additional preparation time)

$17

XIAO LONG BAO (6)

Pork Soup Dumplings

$16

HAR GOW (5)

Pork Soup Dumplings

$16

Asian fusion dishes and sushi menu items

Soups, Salads, & Noodle Soup

Side of wonton strips $1.5

Egg Drop Soup

Classic velvety broth with gently swirled egg ribbons

Hot and Sour Soup

Rich and tangy broth with silken tofu, bamboo shoots, blackwood mushrooms, scallions, whisked egg ribbon

WonTon Soup

Savory broth with house-made pork wontons, bbq pork, spinach

Wor WonTon Soup

Savory broth, house-made pork wontons, shrimp, chicken, bbq pork, spinach, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, egg ribbon

$19

Cucumber Salad

Cucumbers in vinegar and garlic

Wood Ear Mushroom SALAD

Earthy wood ear mushrooms tossed in soy, vinegar and sesame

Shredded Pork Noodle Soup

Savory broth with tender noodles, savory sauteed pork, chinese pickles, bamboo shoots, scallions, bok choy

$19

Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup

Tender noodles, slow-braised beef, bok choy, cilantro, scallions in a rich, aromatic spiced beef broth | add pickle veggies +1

$23

Wonton Noodle Soup

Savory soy broth with tender noodles, house-made wontons, bbq pork, bok choy, scallions

$19

Udon Noodle Soup

Savory soy broth with udon noodles, egg, bok choy, scallions, white onions [add chicken +2 | add shrimp +4]

$17

vegetables

Baby Bok Choy

Chinese green cabbage stir-fried with black mushrooms in a white wine garlic sauce

$18

Roasted eggplant

Claypot, thai basil, onions in a spicy-aromatic soy reduction

$17

mapo tofu

Spicy ginger-garlic soy, silken tofu, and scallions | add pork +3

$17

Chinese Broccoli

Chinese broccoli with oyster sauce

$18

SAUTÉED STRING BEANS

Stir-fried string beans wok tossed in savory garlic soy reduction | add pork +3

$17

rice

Mandarin Fried Rice

Wok - tossed rice with soy sauce, eggs, peas, scallions, onions and bean sprouts

Yang Chow Fried Rice

Steamed rice stir-fried with aromatics, egg, shiitake mushroom, scallions, onions and green peas

Kimchi Fried Rice

Wok-tossed rice with kimchi, egg, onions, scallions, peas, spicy Korean gochujang sauce

side of white Rice

side of Brown Rice

Choice of protein

Tofu or Mixed Veggies

$18

chicken

$19

Pork or BBQ Pork

$20

beef

$25

shrimp

$24

Combination (SHRIMP, CHICKEN, BBQ PORK, BEEF)

$25

noodles

pad thai

Thin rice noodles, soy-tamarind sauce, egg, bean sprouts, scallions, onions, and crushed peanuts

Classic Chow Mein

Tender noodles, bean sprouts, spinach, fragrant soy garlic stir-fry sauce

Chow Fun

Wide flat noodles, bean sprouts, scallions, onions, savory soy glaze

Drunken Noodles

Wide flat noodles, bean sprouts, egg, scallions, bell pepper, Thai basil, onions, savory chili sauce

Choice of protein

Tofu or Mixed Veggies

$18

chicken

$19

Pork or BBQ Pork

$20

beef

$25

shrimp

$24

Combination (SHRIMP, CHICKEN,BBQ PORK, BEEF)

$25

Double-Pan Fried Noodles

Crispy double pan-fried noodles, chicken, beef, shrimp, BBQ pork, baby corn, bok choy, bean sprouts, carrots, broccoli, onions, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots in a light soy garlic sauce

$27

Singapore Noodle

Curry flavored rice vermicelli noodles dry wok’d with BBQ pork, shrimp, and chicken, egg, bean sprouts, green onion, white onions, and bell peppers

$25

Seafood and Meat

Honey Walnut Shrimp

Lightly dusted shrimp, candied walnuts, savory sweet creamy sauce {Battered}

$24

Double Happiness

Shrimp, scallop, snow peas, carrots, bell pepper, hearty garlic white wine sauce

$28

Hunan Sea Bass

Chilean sea bass, carrots, scallions, spinach, mushrooms, garlic-chili soy glaze

$38

Shrimp with Lobster Sauce

Shrimp, water chestnuts, carrots, mushrooms, swirled egg ribbon, bamboo shoots, green peas, white wine reduction (no lobster)

$24

STIR-FRIED PORK WITH PICKLED MUSTARD GREENS

Wok-seared pork, fermented mustard greens, garlic, aromatic

$20

Stir-fried Shrimp

Stir-fried shrimp with scallions, mushrooms, snowpeas, and ginger in a delicate white wine sauce with a kiss of fresh garlic

$24

Tung-An Sea Bass

Tender fillet of Chilean sea bass stir-fried with a combination of sliced scallions, jalapeño, red bell pepper in ginger garlic sauce

$38

Mongolian Beef

Tender beef sauteed scallions, mushroom, and onions in asavory soy-oyster glaze

$25

Lu Rou Fan-Braised Minced Pork Rice Bowl

Slow-braised minced pork simmered in soy sauce and asian spices, Japanese daikon radish, pickled mustard greens

$18

wok classic

SERVED WITH YOUR CHOICE OF WHITE OR BROWN RICE

General Tso's

Rich hunan-style sweet sauce, mushrooms, ginger, garlic, and scallions

Broccoli Stir-fry

Garlic-ginger soy reduction, broccoli, carrots

Sweet and Sour

Tangy sweet and sour sauce, pineapple, carrot, bell pepper, onions {Battered}

Teriyaki

Rich soy glaze, ginger, garlic, broccoli, carrots, and cabbage

Kung Pao

Mild sweet mandarin sauce, scallion, peanuts

Yellow Curry

Yellow curry, hint of coconut, onions, bell peppers, carrots, and pineapple

orange

Sweet, zesty citrus sauce, white onions, scallions {Battered}

Sweet Chili

Tangy sweet chili sauce, bell pepper, carrot, onion {Battered}

White WIne

Light garlic white wine reduction, broccoli, carrots, scallions

Choice of protein

Tofu or Mixed Veggies

$18

chicken

$19

beef

$25

shrimp

$24

zen Specials

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Peking Duck

Lean smoked duck; roasted golden brown. Thinly sliced off the bone; paired with chinese pancakes, scallions, cucumbers, Hoisin {Please allow additional preparation time}

Half $60 | Whole $80

RIB-EYE

Block-chopped rib-eye served with mushroom, garlic, and onions in asian bordelaise sauce (contains dairy) {Please allow additional preparation time}

$45

Steamed FIsh

Whole bone-in market fish, delicately steamed with ginger, scallionsm and fragrant soy {Please allow additional preparation time}

Ginger Scallion Lobster

Chopped whole lobster stir-fried with a savory white wine sauce, garlic and sliced scallions, over a bed of noodles {48-hour advance notice required}

Black Pepper Filet Mignon

Rich black peppercorn sauce, onions, mushrooms and carrots, bell pepper

$34

Salt & Pepper Shrimp AND Scallops Combo

Lightly dusted shrimp and scallop medley, garlic, ginger, sweet and spicy aromatics

$28

A 4% surcharge will be added to all guest checks to support the recent increases to minimum wage and benefits for our dedicated team members. A 20% gratuity will be automatically added to all parties of 6 or greater.

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