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Red Bamboo Vegetarian Soul Café Menu

  • Takeout Available | Delivery Available
  • Delivery Payment:
    $10 minimum
  • Delivery Hours:
    Mon-Fri, 12:30pm-10:45pm; Sat-Sun, noon-10:45pm
  • Delivery Area:
    Spring St. to 14th St., Third Ave. to West Side Hwy.

appetizers
Cajun Fried Shrimp deep fried vegan shrimp seasoned with paprika, thyme and sage served with a vegan cocktail sauce       5.95
Collard Green Rolls vegan rolls stuffed with sweet collard greens and vegetarian smoked ham served with a sweet chili dipping sauce       5.95
Creole Soul Chicken crispy soul chicken panko breaded with cajun seasoning and rosemary, served with a hickory smoke vidalia dressing       6.95
Seoul Pancake fresh bell peppers, scallions, carrots and soy ham mixed into a traditional korean batter and served with a soy-lime dipping sauce       7.95
Dragonfly Dumplings rice flour dumplings filled with shredded soy protein, carrots and cabbage lightly fried and served over a mixed greens salad with soy-ginger dressing       5.95
Broccoli and Sweet Potato Tempura breaded and seasoned broccoli and yams deep fried in a traditional japanese tempura batter served with a soy-ginger dressing       6.95
Fried Fish sticks* classic soy fish sticks lightly breaded and served with our vegan tartar sauce       7.95
Spring Rolls fried vegan rolls filled with cabbage, carrots, bamboo shoots and soy protein       3.50
Almond Coconut Chicken crispy golden soy chicken encrusted with toasted almonds and shaved coconut. served with a sweet chili dipping sauce       7.95
Roti Canai indian crepe served with a soy chicken and potato coconut curry dipping sauce       3.95
Extra Crepe       add 2
Caribbean Jerk Spiced Seitan grilled seitan skewers marinated in a spiced lime-citrus dressing       6.95
Barbecue Buffalo Wings soy buffalo wings marinated in a spiced citrus barbecue sauce. served with our vegan sesame garlic dressing and celery sticks       7.95
Seafood Tempura vegan shrimp, crab, scallop and lobster deep fried in japanese tempura batter served with our vegan cocktail sauce       9.95
Grilled Bourbon Chicken jerk marinated soy chicken grilled over an open fire served with a side of sweet chili sauce       6.95
Asian Dumplings plump steamed spinach dumplings filled with shredded soy protein, carrots, cabbage served over a mixed greens salad and soy-ginger dressing       5.95
Edamame fresh soy beans steamed in their pod and sprinkled with sea salt       4.50
Bamboo nuggets* soy chicken nuggets served with our vidalia onion sauce       7.95
Chicken Satay skewered soy chicken charbroiled and marinated in a coconut curry seasoning, served with a peanut chili dressing       6.95
Chicken and Fries two pieces of our southern fried chicken with a side of bbq sauce       6.95
Crab Rangoon deep fried wontons filled with shredded vegan crab, scallions, vegan cheese and served with a sweet chili dipping sauce       7.95
Popcorn Shrimp fried bite sized vegan shrimp served with our vegan cocktail sauce       7.95
Fried Zucchini and Tofu lightly battered and fried tofu and zucchini each topped with a spicy scallion and sesame korean sauce       7.95
soups & salads
Soup of the Day classic vegan and vegetarian specialties, ask your server     cup 3.50   bowl 4.50
House Salad mixed greens, spinach, tomatoes, shredded carrots, cucumbers, olives and mushrooms served with our house carrot ginger dressing       6.95
Teriyaki Chicken Salad mixed greens, carrots, cucumber, tomato, button mushrooms and sliced breaded soy chicken served with our teriyaki dressing       7.95
Grilled Chicken Salad tender soy chicken marinated in a jerk bbq sauce grilled over open coals and served over a mixed green salad with mushrooms, carrots, tomatoes and cucumbers       7.95
Lobster Tempura Salad a refreshing salad with spring mix, diced red onions, red, yellow and green peppers, cilantro and breaded soy lobster tossed with our lemon citrus dressing       8.95
Cold Tofu Salad protein and nutrient rich firm tofu topped with our sesame teriyaki glaze. served with a side of lettuce salad with miso ginger dressing       7.95
sandwiches
Bamboo Club grilled smoked tofu, organic tempeh bacon, romaine lettuce and tomato served on whole wheat bread with vegan mayo and bbq sauce with your choice of fries or salad       8.95
Seitan Sandwich chili rubbed grilled seitan with caramelized onions and romaine lettuce on whole wheat bread served with vegan mayo and your choice of fries or salad       8.95
Portabella Mushroom grilled portabella mushroom seasoned with paprika, oregano and garlic with your choice of melted dairy or vegan daiya mozzarella cheese. served on a roll with your choice of fries or salad       8.95
Sole on a roll* filet o’ veggie fish on a roll served with romaine lettuce and tomato smothered in vegan tartar sauce and served with your choice of fries or salad       8.95
Roast Beef Sandwich roasted veggie beef slices layered on a roll with lettuce, tomato, vegan mayo, and grey poupon dijon mustard. served with dairy or vegan daiya cheddar cheese and your choice of fries or salad       7.95
Eggplant Parmesan Hero breaded eggplant fried with tasty spices served with your choice of vegan or dairy mozzarella cheese and smothered in our sweet basil marinara sauce. served on toasted hero bread       9.95
Chicken Parmesan Hero breaded soy chicken served with your choice of dairy or vegan daiya mozzarella cheese smothered in our sweet basil marinara sauce. served on toasted hero bread       10.95
Philly Cheese Steak tender roasted veggie beef slices layered over caramelized onions, bbq sauce and melted dairy or vegan daiya cheddar cheese. served on toasted hero bread       9.95
Soul Chicken Sandwich panko breaded soy chicken nuggets with romaine lettuce, tomato, vegan mayo and vidalia dressing served on a roll with your choice of fries or salad       8.95
With Cheese       add 1
The Mottalini two breaded soy chicken cutlets with grey poupon dijon mustard and vegan mayo garnished with lettuce, tomato served on a roll with your choice of fries or salad       8.95
With Cheese       add 1
Bbq Steak Hero citrus marinated soy beef chunks layered over caramelized onions, sliced mushrooms and melted vegan or dairy cheese served on toasted hero bread       9.95
Classic B.l.t an american favorite. organic tempeh bacon, romaine lettuce, sliced tomato and vegan mayo served on whole wheat bread with your choice of fries or salad       8.95
Filet O’veggie Fish panini* vegetarian lemon fish fillets on a pressed hero bread served with lettuce, pickles, tomatoes and vegan tartar sauce. served with your choice of dairy or vegan daiya mozzarella cheese and a side of coleslaw       9.95
Pulled Pork Sandwich shredded smoked bbq vegan pork atop caramelized onions and sliced pickles served on a toasted sesame bun with your choice of fries or coleslaw       9.95
new bamboo specials
Thai Beef Curry featuring a massaman sweet coconut milk curry with a zip. shredded soy beef simmered with slow cooked potatoes, carrots, and green beans. served with your choice of white or brown rice       11.95
Coconut chicken* tender half of a soy chicken delicately breaded with a crispy shredded coconut batter. paired with flame grilled pineapple slices and served with a sweet chili dipping sauce       11.95
Szechuan Beef * mildly spiced vegetarian pepper beef sauteed with chinese chilies and fresh broccoli. served with a side of white or brown rice       11.95
Southern Fried chicken* half of an herb breaded vegetarian chicken and two drumsticks served with sweet potato fries and collard greens with veggie ham       12.95
Beef Fajitas soy beef strips sauteed with onions and bell peppers. served with two tortillas and a side of guacamole       12.95
Cashew Chicken soy chicken chunks sauteed with mixed vegetables and topped with cashews. served with a side of white or brown rice       11.95
Pan-fried Chicken Chow Mein noodles* stir fried vegetarian chicken sauteed with onions, carrots, broccoli and peppers atop a bed of pan-fried egg noodles       10.95
Sizzling Pepper Steak Platter vegetarian black pepper steak sauteed with mushrooms and red and green peppers on a hot plate. topped with fried onion rings       12.95
pastas and burgers
Spaghetti and Meatballs zesty soy meatballs over a bed of vegan pasta smothered by red bamboo’s special marinara sauce and served with garlic toast       8.95
Four Cheese ravioli* ricotta, romano, parmesan, and mozzarella cheese ravioli smothered in a roasted garlic marinara sauce served with a side of garlic toast       9.95
Veggie Lo mein* stir-fried vegetables with egg noodles       7.95
With Soy shrimp, Chicken or Beef       add 2
Bamburger* vegetarian steak burger marinated and grilled. topped with lettuce, tomato, pickles, caramelized red onions and vegan mayo on a sesame seed bun       4.95
With Dairy or Vegan Daiya Cheddar Cheese       add 1
With Organic Tempeh Bacon       add 2
With Fries       add 3
Steak burger* marinated vegetarian beef burger grilled with sauteed mushrooms, lettuce, tomato, red onions, pickles and vegan mayo served on a sesame seed bun       5.95
With Dairy or Vegan Daiya Cheddar Cheese       add 1
With Organic Tempeh Bacon       add 2
With Fries       add 3
vegetable entrees
Vegetable Tempura broccoli, cauliflower, eggplant, sweet potatoes, mushrooms, onions and peppers fried in a traditional tempura batter       10.95
Grilled Vegetable Platter seasoned grilled yellow squash, zucchini, beets, vidalia onions, asparagus, portabella mushrooms, red and yellow peppers over a bed of mixed greens and served with brown or white rice       10.95
Black Bean Ginger Stir Fry fresh garden vegetables sauteed in a cantonese black bean sauce and chili ginger glaze with a side of brown or white rice       9.95
With Soy shrimp, Chicken or Beef       add 2
Portabella Mushroom diced portabella mushroom tenderly grilled and sauteed with red and yellow peppers, garlic, and fresh basil served with a side of mixed greens       10.95
Eggplant Parmesan lightly seasoned breaded eggplant smothered in sweet basil marinara sauce served with garlic toast and your choice of melted dairy or vegan daiya mozzarella cheese       9.95
Teriyaki Vegetable Stir Fry zucchini, yellow squash, carrots, cauliflower, mushrooms and broccoli seasoned and stir fried in a sweet teriyaki glaze. served with a side of brown or white rice       9.95
With Soy shrimp, Chicken or Beef       add 2
Red Curry Tofu tofu sauteed with eggplant, snap peas, green beans, red and green peppers in a mildly spicy thai red curry sauce. served with a side of white or brown rice       11.95
specialty rice
Garlic Fried Rice traditional filipino fried rice with garlic and scallions with your choice of white rice       5.95
Brown Rice       6.95
Veggie Fried Rice fried rice with peas, zucchini, carrots and onions with your choice of white rice       6.95
Brown Rice       7.95
Ginger Chicken Fried Rice With Diced Vegetables your choice of white rice       8.95
Brown Rice       9.95
Pineapple Seafood Fried Rice fresh pineapples, soy fish, scallops, crab and shrimp with diced red and yellow peppers with your choice of white rice       8.95
Brown Rice       9.95
sides
Sweet Corn Mashed Potatoes       4
Mushroom Gravy       2
Collard Greens with vegan ham       4.50
French Fries       3.50
Sweet Potato Fries       3.50
Garden Salad       3.50
Side of Pasta with marinara sauce       4
Steamed Mixed Vegetables       4
Mango Salsa       4.50
Brown Rice       2
White Rice       1.50
vegan treats
Carrot Cake       6.50
Peanut Butter Heaven       6.50
Brownie Bottom Cheesecake       6.50
Oreo Cookie Cheesecake       6.50
Vegan Float ice cream served with your choice of soda       5.50
Vegan Shake ice cream blended with organic soy milk       6
Vegan Boston ice cream blended with organic soy milk and topped with a scoop of vegan ice cream       6.50
non-dairy ice cream
(1 Scoop) $4 / (2 scoops) $6
Pistachio      
Chocolate      
Vanilla      
Strawberry      
Mint Chocolate Chip      
Butter Pecan      
Coffee      
lunch specials
Mon-fri: 12:30pm-4pm. All Lunch Specials Are Served With Your Choice of Collard Green roll, Soup of the day, Garden Salad or Soy Chicken Teriyaki Skewer
Soul Chicken Sandwich       6.50
Dijon Chicken Cutlet Sandwich       6.50
Teriyaki Chicken Salad       6.50
Vegetable Stir Fry with rice       6.50
Portabella Mushroom Sandwich       7.50
Fish and Chips       7.50
Philly Cheese Steak       7.50
Butterfly Soy Chops with collard greens       7.50
Codfish Cakes with mango salsa       8.50
Chicken Parmesan with garlic toast       8.50
Ginger Beef with white or brown rice       8.50
Bamboo Curry Chicken with white or brown rice       8.50
bamboo specialties
Creole Soul Chicken panko breaded soy chicken with cajun and rosemary seasoning served with sweet corn mashed potatoes, steamed carrots, yellow squash, zucchini, and our classic mushroom gravy       12.95
Crispy Sole Filet * vegetarian fish seasoned in herbs and lemon and served with steamed asparagus, yellow squash, vegan tartar sauce and sweet corn mashed potatoes. served fried or grilled       11.95
Fish and Chips * fried fish sticks and french fries served with our special vegan tartar sauce       11.95
Chicken Parmesan breaded soy chicken smothered in sweet basil marinara sauce served with your choice of melted vegan or dairy mozzarella cheese and garlic toast       10.95
Codfish Cakes With Mango Salsa seasoned soy fish cakes stuffed with red and green peppers, oregano, and cilantro, fried in a crispy onion batter, topped with fresh mango salsa and served with a side of mixed greens       11.95
Oxtail Stew * a savory spiced caribbean stew with snow peas, carrots, celery and our special soy protein with a sugar cane center. served with white or brown rice       9.95
Sweet and Sour Chicken * braised vegetarian chicken sauteed with onions, pineapples, lychees, green and red bell peppers. served with a side of white or brown rice       12.95
Mango Chicken fresh slices of mango, grilled soy chicken, onions and bell peppers sauteed in a mildly spicy citrus sauce served in a mango shell       10.95
Voodoo Sticks grilled soy beef and pepper kabobs served with brown rice, steamed baby carrots, yellow squash, zucchini and white or brown rice       9.95
Bbq Ribs grilled soy ribs served with a side of steamed carrots, broccoli, snowpeas, sweet corn mashed potatoes and mushroom gravy       10.95
Beef Stew hearty soy beef stewed with carrots, beef, celery, potatoes, tomatoes and onions. served with a white or brown rice       9.95
Sesame Beef grilled soy beef strips topped with sesame seeds, served with a side of steamed carrots, snowpeas and broccoli. served with a side of white or brown rice       11.95
Butterfly Soy Chops lightly breaded soy pork chops served with a fresh apple-raisin sauce and served with sauteed collard greens with veggie ham and sweet corn mashed potatoes       12.95
Bbq Half Chicken * lip-smacking smoked vegetarian barbecue chicken served with a corn medley and fries       12.95
Bamboo Curry Chicken sauteed soy chicken and potatoes marinated in a sweet indian coconut curry sauce served with a side of steamed vegetables and white or brown rice       11.95
Grilled Bourbon Chicken jerk marinated soy chicken grilled to perfection served over mixed greens with steamed vegetables and white or brown rice       12.95
Tonkatsu Chops lightly seasoned gluten pork chops served with a side of steamed vegetables, sweet corn mashed potatoes and savory tonkatsu sauce       9.95
Citrus Beef With Asparagus zesty orange flavored soy beef stir fried with red and yellow peppers, zucchini and asparagus. served with a side of brown or white rice       11.95
Dante’s Cuisine black pepper soy beef medallions sauteed in our fresh mushroom gravy. served with a side of asparagus spears, yellow squash, zucchini and sweet corn mashed potatoes       10.95
Ginger Beef marinated soy beef stir-fried with garlic, scallions, ginger, carrots and sugar snap peas. served with a side of white or brown rice       11.95
beverages
Soy Milk       2.50
Spring Water       2
San Pellegrino       2.75
Cranberry , orange, apple, Pineapple Juice       2.50
Fruit Punch       3.50
Shirley Temple       3
Roy Rogers cherry coke       3
Hot Tea       2
Hot Coffee       2.50
Iced Coffee       2.75
Home Brewed Unsweetened Iced Tea       2.50
Sprite, coke, Diet coke, Ginger ale, Root Beer       1.75
fruit beverages $3.50
Served Hot or Cold
Apple Lemon Ginger      
Orange Lemon Ginger      
Pineapple Lemon Ginger      

catering

hot trays
Each Tray Measures 12" X 10" and Is 3" deep. Each Serving Tray Feeds 8-10 People
Bamboo Curry Chicken sauteed soy chicken and potatoes marinated in a sweet indian coconut curry sauce       65
Chicken Parmesan Cutlets breaded soy chicken patties smothered in sweet basil marinara sauce served with your choice of melted dairy or vegan daiya mozzarella cheese       (12pcs) 44
Citrus Beef With Asparagus zesty orange flavored soy beef stir fried with red and yellow peppers, zucchini and fresh asparagus       70
Szechuan Beef * mildly spiced vegetarian pepper beef sauteed with chinese chilies and fresh broccoli       65
Codfish Cakes With Mango Salsa seasoned soy fish cakes stuffed with red and green peppers, oregano and cilantro fried in a crispy onion batter. served with a quart of mango salsa       (24pcs) 75
Ginger Beef marinated soy beef stir-fried with garlic, scallions, ginger, carrots and sugar snap peas       65
Butterfly Soy Chops lightly breaded soy pork chops. served with a quart of apple-raisin sauce       (24pcs) 60
Steamed Vegetables assorted steamed vegetables. zucchini, yellow squash, carrots, cauliflower and broccoli       45
Teriyaki Vegetable Stir Fry assorted vegetables stir fried in a sweet teriyaki glaze       55
Black Bean Ginger Stir Fry assorted vegetables sauteed in a cantonese black bean sauce and chili ginger glaze       55
Eggplant Parmesan breaded eggplant fried with tasty spices served with dairy or vegan daiya cheese and smothered in our sweet basil marinara sauce       (12pcs) 42
Edamame fresh soy beans steamed in their own pods sprinkled with sea salt       45
Sweet Corn Mashed Potatoes served with a quart of mushroom gravy       45
Collard Greens With Vegan Ham best paired with butterfly soy chops and sweet corn mashed potatoes       45
Garlic Fried Rice fried garlic and scallions tossed with your choice of brown or white rice       45
Brown Rice       30
White Rice       25
round catering platters
Soul Chicken Platter panko breaded fried soy chicken with cajun and rosemary seasoning. served with a hickory smoked vidalia dressing       (60pcs) 60
Grilled Bourbon Chicken Platter jerk marinated soy chicken grilled over an open fire served with a sweet chili dressing       (60pcs) 60
Barbecue Buffalo Wings soy buffalo wings marinated in a spicy citrus barbecue sauce served with sliced celery and our vegan sesame garlic dipping sauce       (50pcs) 80
Steamed Dumpling Platte spinach dumplings and rice flour dumplings both filled with shredded soy protein, carrots and cabbage. served with a soy-lime dipping sauce       (30pcs) 57
Caribbean Jerk Spiced Seitan grilled seitan skewers marinated in our spiced lime-citrus sauce       (30pcs) 96
Voodoo Sticks grilled soy beef and bell pepper kabobs. served with a sweet chili sauce       (45pcs) 90
Fried Fish sticks* classic soy fish sticks lightly breaded and served with our vegan tartar sauce       (50pcs) 55
Popcorn Shrimp fried bite sized vegan shrimp served with our vegan cocktail sauce       (60pcs) 45
Chicken Satay skewered soy chicken charbroiled and marinated in a coconut curry seasoning. served with a peanut-chili dipping sauce       (30pcs) 96
Almond Coconut Chicken crispy golden soy chicken encrusted with toasted almonds and shaved coconut. served with a sweet chili dipping sauce       (40pcs) 55
Cajun Fried Shrimp deep fried vegan shrimp seasoned with paprika, thyme and sage. served with our vegan cocktail sauce       (40pcs) 60
Vegetable Spring Rolls fried vegan spring rolls filled with cabbage, carrots, bamboo shoots and soy protein       (40pcs) 70
Collard Green Rolls fried vegan rolls stuffed with sweet collard greens and vegetarian smoked ham. served with a sweet chili dipping sauce       (30pcs) 60
Vegetable Crudite Platter assorted sliced vegetables. celery, carrots, cucumber, bell peppers, mushrooms, broccoli and olives served with our vegan sesame garlic dressing       55
House Salad mixed greens, spinach, tomatoes, shredded carrots, cucumbers, olives and mushrooms served with a quart of our house carrot ginger dressing       45
Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Salad house salad served with grilled soy chicken marinated in a jerk bbq sauce. served with a quart of our sesame teriyaki dressing       55
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