Menu for Jinja Bar & Bistro in Albuquerque

Lunch

Our Classic Starters

8.95 Spice-Crusted Sashimi Tuna Sashimi tuna encrusted with cumin, coriander and fennel seeds, flash grilled and thinly sliced. served with a small salad of carrot strings, pickled ginger and dressed with a tangy herb dressing

8.95 Yin Yang Shrimp Twelve crispy black tiger shrimp dusted in salt and pepper, garnished with green onions and served with the perfect yin and yang of sweet, plum ginger sauce and spicy vietnamese sauce

8.95 Hoisin Glazed Barbecue Ribs Braised chili and hoisin glazed pork ribs topped with sesame seeds and green onions and served with a small cucumber salad

8.95 Imperial Lettuce Wraps A Jinja favorite, four crisp lettuce cups filled with a delicious mixture of chicken, smoked ham, shitake mushrooms, water chestnuts, fresh green onions, garnished with fried bean thread noodles and served with a sweet Thai chili sauce

8.25 Baby Calamari with Lime and Mint Sauce Tender marinated calamari, flash-fried and garnished with chopped bell peppers, served with a refreshing lime and mint sauce

7.50 Crispy Vietnamese Spring Rolls Four lightly fried, chicken and vegetable rolls served with a delightful combination of leaf lettuce, mint, cilantro and vietnamese dipping sauce

7.25 Tempura A classic from Japan, lightly-battered shrimp, broccoli, red pepper, carrot, sweet potato and onion

6.75 Pot Stickers Six pan-seared pork and vegetable dumplings with tangy shanghai dipping sauce

5.75 Tokyo Crispy Tofu Lightly fried tofu, garnished with fresh ginger and green onion and served with japanese sauce

4.95 Whole Edamame Delicious and healthy, steamed soybeans, served with kosher salt, lemon and lime

4.25 Seasonal Vegetable Stir-Fry Stir-fried market-fresh vegetables

Homemade Soups

2.95 Miso Soup A favorite blend of low sodium and white miso with seaweed and tofu

Chicken Soup Starting with our rich, homemade chicken broth, we add shredded chicken breast, tender udon noodles, carrots, bean sprouts, green onions and fried shallots Options: (3.95) , (5.95) , Shredded chicken breast, Tender udon noodles, Carrots, Bean sprouts, Green onions and fried shallots

Malay Coconut Soup An exotic best-seller, combining the spice of housemade tom yum with the sweetness of coconut milk, includes shrimp, udon noodles, carrots, green onions and bean sprouts Options: (4.25) , (6.25)

Entree Salads

8.95 Spinach Tofu Salad Tangy, wok seared tofu placed on a bed of fresh baby spinach, bean sprouts and curly carrots, tossed in a warm ginger soy vinaigrette and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds

10.95 Chinese Chicken Salad Pulled chicken breast, romaine lettuce, green onions, mandarin oranges, cashews and cilantro combined with a spicy sesame vinaigrette make this one of our guests favorites

10.95 Wok-Seared Beef Tenderloin Salad Wok-seared beef tenderloin over a bed of fresh mixed greens, sliced cucumbers, carrots, fragrant Thai basil, chopped peanuts and fried shallots, topped with a lime vinaigrette dressing

10.50 Jinja's Caesar Salad with Black Tiger Shrimp Lemon grass marinated, grilled black tiger shrimp over a delicate asian style caesar salad with creamy ginger dressing, pickled ginger, wonton crisps and topped with parmesan cheese

Specialties from the Wok

9.95 Shaking Beef A Vietnamese specialty of savory wok-seared beef tenderloin, fresh spinach and caramelized onions in a tangy lime chili sauce served with Thai jasmine fried rice

11.75 Paul's Pad Thai The classic pad Thai with the delightful combination of chicken, shrimp, egg and green onions in a tamarind lime chili sauce and garnished with chopped peanuts, bean sprouts, cilantro and fried shallots also available with marinated tofu

9.25 Kung Pao Chicken A modern Thai version of this famous dish with tender slices of chicken, bell peppers, Thai basil, kaffir lime leaf and cashews in a spicy chili sauce served with your choice of Thai jasmine white rice or tsuru mai brown rice Options: Thai jasmine white rice, Tsuru mai brown rice

9.25 Hong Kong Sweet and Sour Chicken or Pork A recipe we brought back from Hong Kong, this dish comes with your choice of chicken or pork tenderloin, with broccoli, red onion, red and green bell pepper, pineapple and your choice of Thai jasmine white rice or tsuru mai brown rice Options: Chicken, Pork, Thai jasmine white rice, Tsuru mai brown rice

9.75 Home-Style Chicken Udon A comforting bowl of udon noodles, chicken, cabbage, green and yellow onions and cashews in a soy mushroom, pepper sauce, garnished with carrots and fried shallots also available with marinated tofu

Orange Peel Chicken / Beef Our version of this classic dish, crisp-fried chicken tenders or beef tenderloin in a spicy orange sauce, flavored with toasted orange peel and dried chilies, served with Thai jasmine fried rice Options: (9.25) , (9.95)

10.75 Singapore Noodles Not for the faint-hearted, this delicious yellow curry has some kick. we add char sui BBQ pork tenderloin to thin rice noodles, green onions, chopped bell peppers, bean sprouts and egg, garnished with chopped peanuts and fried shallots also available with marinated tofu Options: Char sui BBQ pork tenderloin

10.75 Chow Fun Chili Noodles Wide, hand-cut rice noodles, wok-tossed with marinated tofu, chopped red and green bell peppers, spinach, and green and yellow onions in a spicy chili sauce

12.75 Jungle Green Curry A dish that balances spicy green curry with coconut milk, it also includes shrimp, eggplant, bell peppers, carrots, green beans and snow peas served with your choice of Thai jasmine white rice or tsuru mai brown rice also available with marinated tofu Options: Thai jasmine white rice, Tsuru mai brown rice

Suggestions from the Grill

9.95 Rice Paper Salmon One tender 4 oz. filet of salmon wrapped in rice paper and cilantro leaves, sauteed and served with Thai jasmine fried rice, a tangy shanghai dipping sauce and cucumber salad

Teriyaki Lacquered Chicken or Beef Skewer A skewer of grilled chicken tenders or grilled beef tenderloin, marinated in our delicious teriyaki sauce, accompanied by a skewer of red and green bell pepper, red onion, pineapple and served with your choice of Thai jasmine white rice or tsuru mai brown rice Options: (8.95) , (9.95) , Thai jasmine white rice, Tsuru mai brown rice

9.95 Heavenly Beef One skewer of grilled beef tenderloin, red onion and red and green bell pepper served over Thai jasmine fried rice and served with an onion garlic dipping sauce

9.95 Hoisin Glazed Barbecue Ribs Braised chili and hoisin glazed pork ribs topped with sesame seeds and diced scallions and served with tempura onion rings and a small cucumber salad

10.95 Rice Paper Halibut One 4 oz. filet of alaskan halibut wrapped in rice paper with fresh tarragon, sauteed to perfection and served with Thai jasmine fried rice, a tangy shanghai dipping sauce and cucumber salad

10.95 Five Tigers Grilled black tiger shrimp marinated with lemon grass and chili and served with our refreshing pineapple salsa and mint cilantro vinaigrette, accompanied by Thai jasmine fried rice

Lunch Combinations

8.75 Tempura and Lettuce Wraps Small tempura plate and two lettuce wraps

8.95 Small Plate Sampler Two vietnamese spring rolls, two tempura shrimp and two lettuce wraps

Dinner

Our Classic Starters

8.95 Spice-Crusted Sashimi Tuna Sashimi tuna encrusted with cumin, coriander and fennel seeds, flash grilled and thinly sliced. Served with a small salad of carrot strings, pickled ginger and dressed with a tangy herb dressing

8.95 Yin Yang Shrimp Twelve crispy black tiger shrimp dusted in salt and pepper, garnished with green onions and served with the perfect yin and yang of sweet, plum ginger sauce and spicy Vietnamese sauce