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


Soft Drinks
Chocolate Milk ... 2.50
Cranberry Juice* ... 2.50
Orange Juice* ... 2.50
Bay Breeze* ... 2.50
12 Sparkling Tea ... 4.00
Coca Cola ... 2.50
Diet Coke ... 2.50
Lemon Lime* ... 2.50
Pink Lemonade ... 2.50
Unsweetened Tea* ... 2.50
Black Cow Coffee ... 2.50
Stash Tea ... 2.50

*Price per serving for most drinks
Coffee includes a refill and tea includes hot water refills

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

 

ümami café is now beginning it's 9th year. We were opened in January 2002 by Jonathan Pratt and Craig Purdy. Our goal was to introduce popularize the "umami" taste, the fifth taste. We do not use food additives. We are committed to maintaining the highest quality and keeping prices as affordable as possible.

We also operate Peter Pratt's Inn, in Yorktown Heights, N.Y. The Inn has been owned and operted by the Pratt Family since 1965. Peter Pratt's Inn is located in a circa 1790 Colonial farmhouse, rebuilt upon the foundation and reusing timber form a circa 1760 stable on the same spot. This was a listed Revolutionary War Battle Site, a home, a Country Inn, and now a classical country restaurant. On all days with the exception of Saturday, we offer a casual Pub menu at the bar.

Ask about our daily specials.

We do takeout We cater.

     
 

(V) symbol indicates this dish is, or can be made vegetarian
(G) symbol indicates dish is Gluten Free
(H) symbol indicates healthy, low fat choice
(VG) symbol indicates a dish that can be modified for vegans


 

small plates and appetizers

 
  Thai Style Veggie Spring Rolls (V,VG)
With Thai Sweet-Chili Dipping Sauce
6.50
  Butternut Squash Soup 6.50
  Endive, Pear, Walnut and Stilton Salad (V,G,VG)
6.50
  Sweet Potato Fries with spicy Dipping Sauce
4.50
  Cold Sesame Noodles (V,VG)
Cold noodles in peanut-sesame sauce, topped with julienne of Green Papaya
6.95
  Pork Potstickers
Crispy pork filled dumplings drizzled with a sweet soy and sriracha glaze
6.95
  Peking Duck Quesadilla
Decorated with hoisin, crème fraiche, and chopped scallions
8.50
  Truffled Mac and Cheese (V)(G with exception)
Gluten free elbow macaroni in a cream sauce of Gruyere and Fontina cheese with truffles, panko crumbs and scallion garnish. Omit panko for Gluten free.
6.95
  Side Salad "Sushi Joint Style" (H,V,G,VG)
With cukes, grape tomatoes and Carrot-Miso dressing
5.00
  ümami Calamari
A taster of lighty battered fried calamari rings with dipping sauces.
8.50
  ümami salad (V,VG) (G with exception)
Green salad, our signature specialty with a spicy Indonesian peanut dressing, crispy onions, green papaya and jicama. Omit won ton crisps for gluten free.
6.50
  Seared Ahi Tuna Mini Won Ton Tacos (H) 2 ea.
2 mini tacos with Asian guacamole, wakami, ginger and wasabi sour cream
8.50
  Coconut Lime Soup (H, G)
SPICY Thai style lime leaf soup
6.50
  With Chicken
With Shrimp
With Both
7.25
8.25
8.75
 
     
 

seafood, salad and pasta dishes

 
  Grilled Salmon with Yuzu Ponzu (H)
Braised greens, choice of rice
16.95
 
  Grilled Ahi with Kalbi, wasabi cream
THE ORIGINAL STYLE. A big portion of seared Ahi Tuna with your choice of rice, Korean Kalbi sauce, wasabi cream and bok choy
18.95
  Fettucine Trapanese (V,VG)
This pasta is NOT gluten free. But we can prepare this dish with a gluten free Penne Rigate. Basil, almonds, garlic and Parmesan
12.95
  Cobb Salad
Grilled Chicken, Smithfield Ham, Hard Cooked Egg, Avocado, Tomato and Bacon. All ingredients chopped into a large dice over chopped hearts of Romaine with choice of Lillikoi, Balsamic Vinaigrette or Thousand Island Dressing
14.95
  Broiled Cod with Sweet Onion Miso
Pan seared and oven finished cod, over choice of rice with a pureed Sauce of clarified onions and soy miso.
16.95
  Scallops Peru
Day boat sea scallops, vodka, butter, grana padano cheese. Broiled. Rice.
20.00
  Grilled Marinated Shrimp (H)
Served with 6 shrimp. With coconut rice, julienne vegetables and sweet soy-sriracha glaze
16.95
  Greek Salad
Romaine Lettuce with yogurt based dressing. Greek Olives, Feta Cheese, and warm flat bread
12.00
  Add Shrimp, each
Add Grilled Chicken
Add Grilled Salmon

2.50
2.50
8.50

  Sambal Shrimp
Spicy, Singapore/Malaysian inspired shrimp with mango and veggies. 5 pieces of Shrimp, choice of white or brown rice.
16.95
     
 

meat and poultry choices

 
  Brick Chicken (H) if skin removed
Half of 3 lb chicken, grilled till crisp, mashed potato and greens.
14.95
  Evil Jungle Prince
Savory, aromatic and SPICY Thai style chicken curry, served with white or brown rice.
14.95
  Add Shrimp, each 2.50
  Half Duck
Slow Roasted, boneless, delicious half duck. With greens and mashed.
20.00
  Grilled Hanger Steak
Served with fries and Joyce's Beach House Sauce and fresh vegetables. You may substitute mashed potatoes if you like.
16.95
  Barbecued St. Louis Ribs
Honey Barbecued Baby Back Pork Ribs "Chee Hou" style served with Auntie Nancy's cole slaw and French fries or mashed potato.
16.95
 

 

 
 

rice and noodle bowls

 
  Vietnamese Beef Phô
Homemade stock flavored with ginger and star anise. Rice noodles, thinly sliced raw beef and bean sprouts.
12.95
  Mongolian Beef with Rice (V,VG)
Thinly sliced beef with spicy sauce over fried rice
12.95
  Yaki Udon Noodles (V)
Chicken, onions, red peppers and zucchini with pan fried udon noodles in a Japanese sauce
14.95
  One Ton Men (Wonton Mein)
Big bowl of wonton noodles, chicken dumplings, in broth with char su pork
12.95
  Venison Bolognese
Farm raised venison, carrots, cinnamon, tomatoes over penne.
14.50
     
 

Brats and Burgers

  Grilled Bratwürst
2 grilled bratwurst, pickled red cabbage, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes and Mustard. Just like Oma used to make.
12.95
  Cürry Würst
2 grilled bratwurst, mashed potato, spicy curry ketchup and curry powder.
12.95
  Burger
This 8 ounce US Wagyu Beef burger is served with hand cut french fries, onion, boston lettuce and sliced tomato. Served on a black truffle buttered bun.
14.00
 

Cheeseburger
This 8 ounce US Wagyu Beef burger is served with hand cut french fries, onion, boston lettuce and sliced tomato.
Cheeses: Swiss, American, Cheddar, Fresh Goat, Stilton, Handmade Mozzarella, Truffled Cheese, Parmesan, Fontina

15.00
  Bacon Cheeseburger
Same as above with an addition of a meaty slice of Canadian Bacon.
16.00
  Mushroom burger
Waygu beef, Sauteed Shiitake mushrooms. Add a cheese at $1.00
15.00
  Ümami Frizzled Onion Rings 3.00
  Ask to see our list of Free Special Sauces and Condiments that we've gathered to allow you to customize your umami burger and have it your way, our way or side ways.  
 

 

 
 

Sides

  Potato Salad
2.50
  Cole Slaw
2.50
  Baked Beans
2.50
   
 

It's never too soon to begin planning dessert

  Pumpkin Pie
We are a little obsessed with Pumpkins (like our 800 lb giant During the Blaze) and LOVE this pie. We're sure you will, too.
5.00
  Vanilla Cheesecake 6.00
  Bread Bread Pudding
Challah bread, raisins and banana make this a warm treat. Served with caramel sauce and whipped cream.
6.00
  Warm Sticky Date Cake
Our variation of warmed toffee cake
6.00
  Chocolate Lava Cake
Runny choclate ganache center, served with vanilla ice cream
7.00
  Crème Brulée 6.00
  Banana Crème Brulée 6.00
  Banana Miranda
Fresh banana, glazed with sugar, vanilla ice cream and house made caramel sauce
5.00
  Vanilla or Chocolate Ice Cream
2 scoops
4.00
     
     
 
 

If you have food allergies: PLEASE notify management. We use whole, ground and peanut butter in our recipes. We use olive oil, canola, sesame and soybean oil in various dishes. If any of these ingredients place you at risk, advise the staff. We use fish sauce and thai curry bases which may contain shrimp paste and other flavor essences. We do not use MSG flavor additives.


 
 

Substitute rice, mashed potato or green peas if you wish to avoid fried food.

OUR GUARANTEE: We stand behind our food. I you are not completely satisfied, or feel you ordered the wrong dish, allow us to serve you a different dish or a modified portion of what you ordered. No questions, no excuses. If you're not happy, we're not happy.

 
 

We also operate Pratt’s Inn in Yorktown Heights
www.prattsinn.com

 
 

We can cater at your home or at another venue. We have a few spectacular locations, available to rent, that can comfortably accommodate between 40 and 450 guests.

Let us prepare a few sides, or the main course or the whole affair. Tents, tables, servers and cooks also available.

 
 









 

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


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

Cash, MasterCard and Visa accepted