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Dinner Menu

Simon's Famous Hot & Sour
$9.75
fresh wood-ear / local shiitake / organic tofu / egg / spring onion
Soup Of The Day
see server
Free Range Chicken
$14.00
sweet gem lettuce / cucumber / cilantro / orange / roasted peanuts / crispy rice noodles
Roast Duck
$16.00
micro greens / grapefruit / mac nuts / pomegranate seeds / ginger soy vinaigrette
Scallion Flatbread
$7.75
crispy griddled flatbread / chili soy
Sweet Heat Chicken Wings
$12.00
scallion / chili pod / firecracker sauce
Salt And Pepper Calamari
$9.75
spring onion / jalapeno cilantro vinaigrette
Bacon Wrapped Siu Mai
$8.75
steamed pork dumpling / sweet chili tamarind glaze / cilantro
Ahi Tuna Tartare
$16.50
avocado / scallion / toasted sesame seeds / mac nuts / tobiko / taro chips
Peking Duck Spring Roll
$8.25
tempura asparagus / cucumber / scallion / pomegranate / hoisin sauce
Taiwan Sliders
$8.00
braised pork belly / candied peanuts / pickled cucumber / cilantro / steamed lotus buns
Kurobuta Pork Pot Stickers
$8.50
cabbage / spicy ginger garlic soy
Crispy Silken Tofu
$11.75
crab meat / egg whites / cilantro / scallions
Chicken Lettuce Wraps
$12.75
natural minced chicken / jicama / shiitake / edamame / scallion
Jing Du Riblets
$9.25
spice rubbed spare ribs / sweet heat jing du glaze / Asian slaw
Honey Walnut Prawns
$9.75
candied walnuts / honey mustard glaze / orange zest / frisee
Pork Belly Quesadilla
$9.50
braised pork belly / scallion flat bread / smoked gouda / gochucharra crema
Kalbi Beef Tacos
$9.75
Korean marinated angus sirloin / queso fresco / Asian pickles / gochucharra crema / cilantro
Seasonal Wok Fired Vegetable
see server
Dry-Fried Green Beans
$12.50
kurobuta pork / pickled kohlrabi / garlic / scallion
Braised Chinese Eggplant
$12.25
kurobuta pork / salted turnips / scallion / spicy garlic sauce
Ma Po Tofu
$12.75
kurobuta pork / edamame / shiitake / enoki / spring onion / braised in spicy Szechuan sauce
Lotus And Lilies
$12.75
goji berry / woodear / asparagus / golden chives
Baked Cauliflower
$12.50
sweet heat / toasted sesame seeds / scallion
Mongolian Style Beef
$19.50
certified angus beef sirloin / sweet onion / scallion / sweet heat Mongolian BBQ sauce
Beef And Chinese Broccoli
$18.75
angus beef sirloin / gai lan / ginger soy
Black Pepper Filet
$26.50
filet mignon cubes / mushroom medley / scallion / bell pepper
hr Pork Belly
$18.50
shanghai style braised pork belly / Asian pickles / ° egg
The Peking Duck
$40.00
cucumbers / spring onions / pomegranate hoisin sauce / steamed lotus buns
Sesame Glazed Chicken
$16.00
crispy natural chicken / sweet and tangy sesame glaze / chili pods / toasted sesame seeds
Ginger Asparagus Chicken
$15.75
natural chicken / asparagus spears / steamed black beans / ginger soy / golden chives
Kung Pao Chicken
$15.75
chili pods / scallions / bell peppers / roasted peanuts / firecracker sauce
Mouth Watering Chicken
$15.75
free range chicken thigh / scallions / garlic / roasted peanuts / Szechuan peppercorn / scallion
Organic King Salmon
$23.75
butter poached / miso cream emulsion / salmon skin chicharron / house pickles
Steamed Chilean Sea Bass
$27.50
organic tofu / chinese black bean / pickled chili / supreme soy / scallion
Sea Scallops & Prawns
$25.50
cauliflower / lotus root / wood ear / lily bulb / golden chive
Firecracker Prawns
$17.75
asparagus spears / chilies / scallions / roasted cashews / spicy garlic sauce
Sweet Heat Prawns
$17.75
jicama / chilies / scallions / fermented sweet rice
Jampong
$16.50
fresh noodle / prawn / scallop / calamari / napa cabbage / green onion
Beef Chow Fun
$14.50
flat rice noodles / bell peppers / scallion / sprouts / X.O. soy demi glace
Zha Jiang
$13.75
fresh noodles / black heritage pork / squash / caramelized onions cucumber
Dan Dan
$13.75
black heritage pork / pickled veg / crushed peanuts / Szechuan chili EVOO
Garlic Noodle
$12.50
cellophane noodle / garlic EVOO / garlic chive / crunchy garlic / bean sprout / fresh herbs
Chow Mein
$14.25
cabbage / carrot / onion / sprouts
Emperor's Fried Rice
$14.50
egg / edamame / scallion
Crab Fried Rice
$17.50
chive / crab meat / bean sprout / edamame / egg whites
Seafood Fried Rice
$15.50
scallop / shrimp / crab meat / X.O. sauce / edamame / egg
Grain Fried Rice
$15.00
egg / iceberg lettuce / pumpkin seeds / sunflower seeds
Jasmine Rice
$2.00
Grain Rice
$2.50

Happy Hour Menu

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

Lunch Menu

Scallion Flat Bread
$7.95
crispy griddled flat bread / green onions / sweet ginger balsamic gastrique
Pork Belly Quesadilla
$9.95
braised pork belly / scallion flatbread / mozzarella gouda cheese / mango kimchee emulsion
Wok Fired Manila Clams
$14.95
manila clams / cracked black pepper / roasted garlic / browned butter
Ahi Poke
$14.95
sashimi grade diced tuna / avocado / scallions / spicy aioli / taro root chip / garlic candy / macadamia nuts
Salt And Pepper Calamari
$9.95
wok fired salt / spring onions / jalapeno vinaigrette
Rib Eye Skewers
$14.95
Korean marinated / assorted kimchi / caramelized onions
Kalbi Beef Tacos (pcs)
$10.95
Pear marinated natural angus sirloin / pickled root vegetables / gochujang aioli
Peking Duck Spring Roll
$9.95
tempura asparagus / cucumber / scallion / pomegranate / hoisin sauce
Taiwan Sliders
$8.95
braised pork belly / candied peanuts / pickled root veg / cilantro / steamed lotus buns
Honeyed Walnut Prawns
$10.95
gulf prawns / candied walnuts / honey mustard glaze / kumquat preserves / Asian slaw
Hand-Made Pot Stickers
$10.95
premium minced pork / cabbage / ginger / soy / chili oil / scallions
Deep Fried Tofu
$8.95
crispy organic tofu / spicy chili soy / cilantro / scallions
Chicken Lettuce Wraps
$12.95
natural minced chicken / jicama / shiitake mushrooms / edamame / scallions
Chinese Spare Ribs
$10.00
spice rubbed St. Louis ribs / sweet heat jing du glaze / Asian slaw
Root Veg Moo-Shu
$11.00
cabbage / rainbow carrots / scallion / Asian mushroom / celery / jicama
Chicken Moo-Shu
$14.00
natural chicken / egg / cabbage / rainbow carrots / scallion / Asian mushroom
Pork Moo-Shu
$13.00
kurobuta pork strips / egg / cabbage / rainbow carrots / scallion / Asian mushroom
Shrimp Moo-Shu
$15.00
white shrimp / egg / cabbage / rainbow carrots / scallion / Asian mushroom
Chinese Chicken Salad
$14.95
chinese spice grilled chicken breast / baby iceberg lettuce / cucumber / cilantro / satsuma orange / roasted peanuts
Roast Duck Salad
$15.95
Coke Farms baby greens / citrus fruit / pomegranate seeds / macadamia nuts / crispy rice / ginger soy vinaigrette
Roasted Chestnut Salad
$13.95
organic spring greens / roasted chestnuts / pomegranate seeds / grapefruit brulee / toasted macadamia nut / ginger soy vinaigrette
Jampong
$15.95
fresh noodles / prawns / clams / scallops / napa cabbage / zuchinni / onions / spicy seafood broth
Taiwan Beef Noodle Soup
$15.95
fresh noodles / braised beef shank / baby bok choy / pickled mustard greens
Wonton Noodle Soup
$13.95
thin egg noodles / wontons / baby choy sum / BBQ pork / chicken
Zha - Jiang Mian
$14.95
fresh noodles / minced pork / cucumbers / zucchini / caramelized onions / black bean sauce
Sichuan Dan Dan Mian
$13.95
fresh noodles / kurobuta pork / preserved root veg / crushed peanuts / Sichuan chili sauce
Beef Chow Fun
$14.95
fresh flat rice noodles / bell peppers / scallions / sprouts / X.O. demi sauce
Roots' Specialty Noodles
$15.95
fresh noodles / prawns / diver scallops / minced pork / sour mustard greens / caramelized shallots
Garlic Noodles
$11.95
garlic butter / roasted garlic / garlic chives / garlic candy / baby heirloom tomatoes
Imperial Chow Mein
$13.95
BBQ pork / shrimp / chicken / cabbage / carrots / scallions
Indian Street Noodles
$14.95
red onions / spinach / chicken / crispy tofu / baby heirloom tomatoes / sweet soy
Emperor's Fried Rice
$13.95
shrimp / chicken / BBQ pork / soybeans / scallion / egg
X.O. Fried Rice
$14.95
prawns / diver scallops / snow crab meat / edamame / yellow chives / fried shallots
Peking Duck Fried Rice
$13.95
roasted duck / caramelized onion / scallion / pickled onions / fresh cucumber
Buddha Fried Rice
$11.95
seasonal vegetables / whole grain rice / scallions
Yu Sang Pork
$13.95
kurobuta pork / jicama / celery / wood-ear mushroom / home-made chili sauce
hr Pork Belly
$16.95
braised pork belly / pickled red onions / fried egg / sautéed baby bok choy / steamed rice
Broccoli Beef
$14.95
angus certified beef sirloin / sautéed chinese broccoli / garlic soy glaze
Tangerine Beef
$14.95
tangerine essence / tangerine sauce / kumquat preserves
Mongolian Beef
$14.95
sweet onions / scallion / sweet heat mongolian bbq sauce
Hunan Style Beef
$14.95
snap peas / celery / beech mushroom / yellow squash / Hunan chili
Sesame Chicken
$13.95
sweet and tangy sesame glaze / scallions / toasted sesame seeds
Asparagus Chicken
$13.95
asparagus spears / steamed black beans / soy / golden chives
Kung Pow Chicken
$13.95
roasted peanuts / scallions / bell peppers / firecracker sauce
Sichuan Style Chicken
$13.95
heirloom pearl onions / squash / snap peas / peppercorn sauce
Basil Chicken
$13.95
soy braised chicken breast / thai basil / sesame oil / rice wine / soft-boiled egg / steamed rice
Basil Prawns
$15.95
thai basil / bell peppers / onions / chilies / butter garlic sauce
Dragon Prawns
$15.95
gulf prawns / asparagus spears / chilies / scallions / roasted cashews / firecracker sauce
Teriyaki King Salmon
$16.95
organic king salmon / peppercorn teriyaki glaze / baby bok choy / steamed rice
Yu Sang Eggplant
$12.95
salted turnips / red chilies / scallions / spicy garlic sauce
Sichuan Green Beans
$12.95
pickled kohlrabi / garlic / fresno chilies / fiery garlic chili sauce
Braised Tofu & Vegetables
$12.95
shiitake mushrooms / baby bok choy / squash / garlic wine sauce
Ma Po Tofu
$12.95
edamame / shiitake & enoki mushrooms / spring onions / spicy Sichuan sauce
Lotus And Lilies
$12.95
lotus roots / lily bulbs / goji berries / woodear mushrooms / asparagus / garlic wine sauce
Firecracker Asparagus
$12.95
asparagus spears / firecracker sauce / garlic / rice wine
Baby Bok Choy Or Chinese Broccoli
$12.95
shiitake mushrooms / garlic / rice wine

Bar, Lounge, Tapas Menu

Cardinal Call
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
Shock Top, Belgian-Style Hefeweizen
$6.00
Space Dust, American IPA Elysian
$8.00
Ichiban, Pale Lager, Kirin
$6.00
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
Blonde Ale, Firestone
$8.00
Sierra Nevada, Pale Ale, Chico
$9.00
Prohibition, Amber Ale, Speakeasy
$7.00
Stella Artois, Belgian Lager, Anno
$6.00
Tsingtao, Pale Lager, Tsingtao Brewery
$6.00
Piper Sonoma, Brut NV, Sonoma, CA
$12.00
Mumm, Brut NV, Napa Valley, CA (ml)
$13.00
Pacific Rim, "Twin Vineyards" Gewürztraminer , Yakima Valley, Washington
$10.00
Terra D'oro, "Art Den Hoed Vineyard" Rose , Amador, CA
$9.00
Charles & Charles, Riesling , Yakima Valley
$12.00
Castle Rock, Chardonnay , Central Coast, CA
$8.00
Whitehall Lane, Sauvignon Blanc , Napa
$40.00
Pascal Jolivet, Sancerre , Sancerre, France
$50.00
Simonnet Febvre, Chablis , France
$60.00
Domaines Schlumberger, "Les Prince Abbés" Gewürztraminer , Alsace, France
$68.00
Joseph Phelps, "Freestone Estate" , Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, CA
$80.00
Meiomi, Pinot Noir , Monterey County, Sonoma County, Santa Barbara County, CA
$13.00
Simi, Cabernet Sauvignon , Sonoma CA
$14.00
Mt. Veeder, Cabernet Sauvignon , Calistoga, Napa
$88.00
Chateau Montalena, Cabernet Sauvignon , Napa
$145.00
St. Francis, Merlot , Sonoma Valley
$45.00
Robert Craig, "Affinity" Cabernet Sauvignon , Napa
$108.00
Rutherford Hill, Merlot , Napa Valley, CA
$45.00
Chimney Rock, "Stags Leap" Cabernet Sauvignon , Napa Valley, CA
$80.00
Spring Sangria Blanco
Spring Fruits / White Wine / Spirits / Aromatics
Mandarin Red Sangria
Fresh Fruit / Red Wine / Spirits / Aromatics
Craft Sodas
$4.00
Fresh Ginger Ale / Lychee / Passion Fruit / Peach
Yuzu Soda
$6.00
Flavored Iced Teas
$4.00
Lychee / Passion Fruit / Peach / Mango
Soft Drinks
$3.00
Taiwanese Sweet Tea
$4.00
Winter melon / cane sugar
Pot Of Tea
$5.00
Jasmine / Oolong
Apple Juice
Orange Juice
Cranberry Juice
Pineapple Juice
Aloe

At Mandarin Roots, the menu is a vibrant celebration of bold flavors and creative culinary techniques. Whether you're indulging in their dinner offerings or stopping by during happy hour, there’s a dish to satisfy every craving.

The Dinner Menu begins with Simon's Famous Hot & Sour Soup, a flavorful, tangy dish that strikes the perfect balance between spicy and sour. If you're in the mood for something heartier, the Free Range Chicken and Roast Duck are must-tries, both cooked to perfection with rich, crispy skin and tender meat. For a side that’ll complement any main, the Scallion Flatbread brings a comforting, warm touch that is impossible to resist.

During Happy Hour, the menu shines with small bites that are full of flavor. The Salt & Pepper Calamari is crispy and peppery, a perfect snack to pair with a cocktail. The Kalbi Beef Tacos bring a savory, juicy filling, while the San Tung Chicken Wings deliver a slightly sweet, savory kick. If you're craving something indulgent, the Pork Belly Quesadilla hits all the right notes, and the Spicy Tuna Cucumber Bites offer a refreshing yet spicy option for those who like a little heat.

For a more casual yet equally delicious option, the Lunch Menu features a selection of crowd favorites, like the Scallion Flatbread and the Pork Belly Quesadilla, which are also available for those looking for a lighter meal. The Wok Fired Manila Clams and Ahi Poke add a touch of coastal elegance to the menu, while the Salt and Pepper Calamari remains a timeless choice.

Finally, don't miss out on the Bar, Lounge, and Tapas Menu, where drinks like the Cardinal Call and Mandarin Mule pair perfectly with the food, rounding out a truly memorable dining experience at Mandarin Roots.

Mandarin Roots

Mandarin Roots, centrally located on 3345 El Camino Real Palo Alto, embodies the essence of Asian Fusion with its Tapas & Small Plates. Praise for their scallion flatbread, Mu Shu Pork, and diverse Vegan options, reflects exceptional quality in taste and presentation. Relish meals comfortably in trendy, wheelchair accessible spaces offering both on-site, and street parking. Experience seamless reservations, delivery and takeout services, even with Cryptocurrency. Be it lunch, dinner or Happy hour specials, Mandarin Roots strives to impress both individual and group guests. Catering and full bar services further enhance your dining experience. Dogs are welcome, as you enjoy free Wi-Fi and the Great outdoors in covered, heated seating. A popular choice in Palo Alto with the convenience of Android Pay, Apple Pay, and credit cards accepted.

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