Seolleongtang | 설렁탕 *
beef bone broth w. brisket, green onions, kimchi 16
Ginseng Soup | 人参鸡汤 *
chicken stock, ginseng, goji berries, chicken drumsticks 30
(American) Italian Wedding Soup | minestra maritata *
chicken broth, poached carrots, kale, chicken meatballs 18
*Note: All of these are great for postpartum meal prep, at least according to my sisters and my old high school counselor.
Hiyashi Chuka | 冷やし中華
ramen noodles, cucumber and carrot shreds, tofu sheets 9
‘Heretical’ Mapo Tofu | 麻婆豆腐 *
tofu, minced shiitake mushrooms, spicy bean paste, Sichuan peppercorns 14
*My hot take is that Mapo Tofu doesn't really need the meat, which is considered pretty heretical to most enjoyers of the dish. But like come on, it's called 麻婆豆腐, not 麻婆肉馅.
Lechon Kawali | Litsong Kawali
crispy pork belly, vinegar sauce 24
Bun Cha | Bún chả
pork patties, pickled carrot and daikon, lettuce 17
Chicken Karahi | چکن کڑاہی
braised chicken, tomatoes, ginger, green chilis 18
Bowl of White Rice
...it's just jasmine rice 2
Shirazi Salad | سالاد شیرازی
cucumber, tomato, red onion, mint, olive oil dressing 6
Stir-Fried Green Beans and Eggplant | 四季豆炒茄子
fried green bean w. eggplant in a qian 8
*Note: K.EMPRESS does not promise perfect authenticity of any dish on the menu to a culture, just that it will be tasty and it will be done with as much respect as I can give :)
**Note: Images do not represent final product.