menü philosophy: Many of menu choices are original creations or re-interpretations of dishes from around the world. The common theme is an abundance of ümami in each dish. Some of the choices are highly seasoned; please ask your server for guidance. If you wish, sample more items, order all starter plates as a meal, let the prices and your server help you judge the right balance between portion size and/or your appetite at the moment. Our goal is to serve you quality food prepared in a variety of cultural styles at a fair prices with a welcoming, relaxed manner of service.


This menu is representative.
These items change frequently.

 


ümami café® owners and operators, Craig Purdy and Jonathan Pratt



This is a representative menu. Our actual menu changes frequently according to season, guest feedback and our own creative impulses.

     
  Cubano Spring Rolls 8
    Crispy "cigar" shaped, with braised shredded beef, sweet plantain, black beans and served with avocado mayo  
  Thai Style Veggie Spring Rolls 5.5
    With Thai Sweet-Chili Sauce  
  Duck-a-maki 8.5
    A variation on nagamaki. Duck breast wrapped around scallions, over broiled onions, glazed with sweet soy  
  Dumplings 6.5
    Four veggie dumplings with soy-sesame dipping sauce  
  Crispy Calamari 8
    Rice flour batter, kalbi BBQ and mild tomato dips, scallions  
  Crabby Patties 9
    Four crispy lump mini crab cakes with a spicy 1,000 island sauce  
  Tomato and Corn Summer Salad 7.5
    Beefsteak tomatoes, corn arugula, red onion, tuscan bread croutons  
  Cold Sesame Noodles 6
    Lo mein noodles with spicy sesame-peanut sauce with julienne cukes and scallions  
  Truffled Gnocchi 9
    Homemade gnocchi, duck confit, tofu, sweet soy glaze over watercress  
  Peking Duck Quesadilla 8.5
    Decorated with hoisin, creme fraiche, and chopped scallions  
  Truffled Mac and Cheese
(Voted "Best of" by Westchester Magazine)
6
    In a cream sauce of gruyere and fontina cheese with truffles, panko breadcrumbs and scallion garnish  
  Portabello Veggie Stack 8.5
    Grilled portabello, eggplant, wilted spinach, basil, roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella with a balsamic drizzle  
  Side Salad "Sushi Joint Style" 5
    With cukes, grape tomatoes and carrot-miso dressing  
  ümami salad 6
    green salad, our specialty with a spicy indonesian peanut dressing, crispy onions, green papaya and jicama  
  Seared Ahi Tuna Mini Won Ton Taco 2 pieces 8
    Two mini tacos with Asian guacamole and wasabi sour cream  
  Vegetarian Coconut Lime Soup 6
    Spicy thai style lime leaf soup  
  With Chicken 7
  With Shrimp 8
  With Both 8.5
     
  Penne Pasta with porcini cream sauce 12
  Grilled Salmon with Yuzu Ponzu 15
    Citrus-soy broth. Served with watercress and rice  
  Shrimp Adobo (love it or hate, you won't forget it) 17.5
    With sauce vinegar, garlic, pickled jalapenos. Choice or rice  
  Evil Jungle Prince 14
    Savory, aromatic and SPICY Thai style chicken curry, served with white or brown Japanese rice. Can be vegetarian.  
  Cajun Chicken 14
    With bok choy and choice of brown or white rice  
  Caesar Salad 11
    Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese and a mustard dressing. Served with crispy toasted cheese, panini mini sandwich.  
  Add Chicken. 2
    Add Shrimp 2
  Garlic Ahi 18.5
    Spicy sesame crusted tuna, served medium rare with garlic chips, Wasabi cream, Korean Teriyaki, wakami salad with white or brown Japanese Rice  
  Grilled Marinated Shrimp 17.5
    With coconut rice, julienne vegetables and sweet soy-sriracha glaze  
  Roasted Half Duck 18.5
    Our signature half duck and cider glaze, baby bok choy, mashed potatoes  
  Pad "Ty West" 14
    Flat rice noodles, jicama, scallions, cilantro, bean sprouts, sambal, red pepper, shiitake, tofu, jalapeno, fish sauce and lime juice  
  Sea Scallops 18.5
    Day boat sea scallops served with three curries OR butter sauce, rice.  
  Mee Crob Salad 12
    Romaine lettuce, crispy rice noodles, tofu, cilantro, pickled ginger with a spicy Tomato dressing.  
  Add Chicken 2
  Each Shrimp : 2
  Cowboy Steak 16
   

Achiote marinated skirt steak served with french fries and cuke-jalapeno salad

 
  Grilled Hangar Steak 17
    Served with fries and Joyce's Beach House Sauce and fresh vegetables  
  Barbecued Baby Back Ribs 18
    Barbecued Baby Back Pork Ribs "Chee Hou" style served with Auntie Nancy's coleslaw and French fries  
  Grilled Mahi Mahi 14.5
    Served with choice of white or brown rice with baby back choy and Mango coulis garnished with waffle chips  
     
 









 

ümami café®:
325 south riverside avenue
croton-on-hudson, ny  10520
914.271.5555 fax 914.271.6651

open all days for dinner
monday through thursday 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
friday & saturday 5:00 pm to 10:30 pm
sundays 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm


reservations are not required nor taken
licensed to serve beer and wine

Cash, MasterCard and Visa accepted

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