The Curious Palate

New American restaurant, 395 Santa Monica Pl 3rd Floor, Santa Monica, CA

VeganScore 60 · 1 vegan main dish

Menu

Mains

• Pb&j — Choice of house made strawberry, raspberry or blackberry jam with house peanut butter Vegan
• Lo Bánh Mi — Vietnamese street sandwich with pickled veggies, cilantro and chipotle aioli on a baguette; choice of thai-marinated satay chicken, braised pork belly (+2), satay steak (+4) or shrimp (+4)
• Turkey Club Sandwich — Sliced breast with butter lettuce, tomato, pickled red onion, hickory smoked bacon and mustard aioli
• Chipotle Chicken Wrap — Havarti cheese, roasted red peppers, cilantro, scallions, mixed greens and chipotle aioli in a flour tortilla
• Chinese Fried Chicken Sandwich — Black bean marinated chicken, butter lettuce, tomato, scallions, pickled radish, aioli and harissa on a brioche bun
• Miso Short Rib Wrap — Beef short ribs simmered in a soy miso broth with miso slaw, harissa and pickles in a flour tortilla
• Spicy Thai Satay Sandwich — Thai-marinated chicken or steak (+4), spicy house-roasted peanut sauce, curry pickles, avocado and scallions
• Cheese Steak Sandwich — Harissa rubbed hanger steak, onion, mushroom, red bell pepper and havarti cheese on a hoagie roll
• Fried Shrimp Po'Boy — Wild mexican blue shrimp, lettuce, tomato, pickles and pickled red onion with remoulade on a hoagie roll
• Veggie Panini — Havarti cheese, grilled zucchini, tomatoes, spinach, moroccan olives and balsamic vinaigrette
• Stuffed Squash Blossom Hero — Goat cheese stuffed and fried blossoms, tomato, lettuce, onion, pickled peppers, aioli and sherry vinaigrette on a hoagie roll
• The Curious Palate Grass-Fed Beef Burger — Havarti cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, aioli and house ketchup
• Bacon Blue Cheese Grass-Fed Beef Burger — Hickory-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, gorgonzola cheese, caramelized onions and aioli
• California Grass-Fed Beef Burger — Guacamole, aged white cheddar, tomato, mixed greens, red onion and mustard aioli
• The Acropolis Grass-Fed Beef Burger — Hickory-smoked bacon, feta cheese, pickled peppers, pickled red onion, tomato, lettuce, chimichurri aioli and cilantro yogurt sauce
• "Tonkatsu" Grass-Fed Beef Burger — With miso slaw and havarti cheese slathered in tonkatsu sauce
• The Florentine — Goat cheese, grilled zucchini, spinach, tomato, avocado, moroccan olives and balsamic vinaigrette
• Farmer Market Tomato BLT — Hickory-smoked bacon, pickled red onion, butter lettuce, feta cheese, pickles, cilantro yogurt and chimichurri aioli
• Grilled Swordfish Sandwich — Pickled radish, grilled onions, salsa roja, lettuce, spicy pickled peppers and remoulade on a brioche bun
• Spicy Italiano — Soppressata salami, havarti cheese, tomato, lettuce, onion, pickled peppers, aioli and sherry vinaigrette on a hoagie roll
• Wasabi Shrimp Wrap — Wild mexican blue shrimp, lettuce, pickled radish, avocado, wasabi aioli and miso dressing in a flour tortilla
• Angler Wrap — Bread crumb crusted cod, remoulade, lettuce, tomato, pickled red onions and avocado in a flour tortilla
• Tonkatsu Wrap — Bread crumb crusted fried chicken or pork belly (+2) with miso slaw and japanese pickles in a flour tortilla
• Turkey Sandwich — Sliced turkey breast, mustard aioli, red onion, goat cheese, seasonal fruit and mixed greens
• Veggie Wrap — Seasonal fruit, cranberries, roasted almonds, red bell peppers, golden beets, mixed greens and aged white cheddar tossed in cilantro yogurt in a flour tortilla
• Farmers' Mkt Special Squash Blossom Tacos — Goat cheese stuffed and fried blossoms, havarti and parmesan cheese, confit onion with red bell pepper, guacamole and sour cream
• Spicy Shrimp or Swordfish Tacos — Pickled pepper, radish, scallion, salsa roja and mango salsa
• Baja Style Fish Tacos — Batter-fried fresh cod, pickled red onion, shredded cabbage, parmesan cheese and cilantro yogurt
• Spicy Satay Tacos — Thai-marinated chicken or steak (+2), japanese pickles, cucumbers, pickled peppers and harissa
• Veggie Medley Tacos — Cauliflower, broccolini, zucchini, onion, red bell pepper, feta cheese, pico de gallo, salsa roja and avocado
• Steak Frites — Harissa rubbed hanger steak, blackberry vinegar reduction, roasted cauliflower, hand cut fries, scallions, aged monterey jack cheese and garlic aioli
• Chili Rubbed Grilled Shrimp or Swordfish — Mango pickled pepper salsa, roasted cauliflower and broccolini
• "Kung Pao" Chinese Style Fried Chicken — Black bean marinated half chicken tossed with chilies, peanuts, cilantro and scallions, served with choice of side
• Fish 'n' Chips — Cod, hand cut fries, cole slaw and house tartar sauce
• Pan Roasted Salmon — Romesco sauce and veggie medley
• Spicy Drunken Noodles — Stir fried mushrooms, carrots, onion, basil and thai chili; add thai-marinated satay chicken (+6.5) or grilled shrimp (+8)
• Pea Pesto Pasta — Torchio pasta, cherry tomato and spinach, topped with aged jack cheese; add grilled chicken (+6.5) or grilled shrimp (+8)
• Chinese Braised Short Rib Tagliatelle — Braised beef, harissa, mushroom and cilantro
• Spicy Seafood Red Coconut Curry — Salmon, wild shrimp and swordfish served on tagliatelle with cherry tomatoes, pickled peppers, onion, carrots, basil and peas

Starters

• Misto Garden Salad — Cucumbers, seasonal fruit, red onion, cherry tomatoes, avocado, sherry wine vinaigrette and mixed greens Vegan
• Butternut Squash Soup — With coconut, peanuts, dry cranberry, scallion and chili oil Vegan
• Asparagus Farmers' Mkt Special — Chili rubbed, served with a wedge of lemon Vegan
• Fat Asparagus Salad — Grilled chili rubbed asparagus, cherry tomato, burrata, hickory smoked bacon crumble, peas, pickled onion and radish, butter lettuce and sherry vinaigrette
• Kale & Maple Candied Pecan Salad — With avocado, golden beets, marinated chickpeas, blue cheese and a sherry wine vinaigrette
• Spicy Kale Caesar Salad — Cherry tomatoes, torn croutons, monterey jack cheese and roasted jalapeño caesar dressing
• Big Curious Salad — Marinated chickpeas, feta cheese, moroccan olives, red bell peppers, golden beets, grilled zucchini, mixed greens and balsamic vinaigrette
• Spicy Thai Satay Salad — Thai-marinated chicken or steak skewers (+4), spicy house-roasted peanut sauce, avocado, red bell peppers, curry pickles, pickled carrots, scallions, mixed greens and miso-ginger dressing
• Chopped Salad — Marinated chickpeas, tomatoes, red onion, green olives, torn croutons, cucumber, feta cheese, spicy pickled peppers, butter lettuce and sherry wine vinaigrette
• Chinese Chicken Salad — Black bean marinated grilled chicken skewers, spinach, cabbage, carrots, scallions, cilantro, pickled peppers, tangerine, tortilla strips, cucumber, chili oil and miso-ginger dressing
• Insalata Mediterranea — Chilled torchio pasta, cucumbers, garbanzo beans, olives, spinach, carrots, grilled zucchini, pickled peppers, feta cheese and peas tossed with sherry vinaigrette and pesto
• Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup — Topped with scallions, avocado and aged jack cheese
• Double Pork Chili — Roasted pork shoulder and hickory-smoked bacon with ale, pinquito beans, apricot and an assortment of dried chilies, topped with cheddar cheese and scallions
• Nachos El Curioso — Double pork chili, havarti, aged white cheddar cheese, scallions, guacamole, pickled peppers and onions, pico de gallo and sour cream
• Mac 'n' Cheese — Havarti, cheddar, goat and blue cheeses, topped with breadcrumbs
• Hot Popcorn Shrimp — With cajun seasoning, ranch dressing and lemon wedge
• Orange Chicken — Crispy, tender chicken nuggets tossed in a tangy and sweet orange glaze with a hint of fresh ginger and garlic; choose between dark or white meat
• Samosas — Golden, flaky pastry pockets filled with fragrant blend of tender curry-spiced potatoes, sweet peas and sautéed leeks, served with a zesty tamarind and a cooling yogurt dip
• Beer Poached Peel & Eat Wild Shrimp — Allagash Curieux Ale, harissa, lemon honey butter and bay leaf
• Spicy Broccolini — Candied kumquats and thai chili anchovy sauce
• Curry Roasted Cauliflower — Topped with chili flakes, monterey jack cheese and a side of cilantro yogurt sauce
• Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts — Golden beet purée, burrata cheese and balsamic reduction
• Roasted Garlic Hummus — Olive oil, cucumber, tomato, feta cheese with grilled pita bread
• Spicy Thai Satay Skewers — Thai-marinated chicken or steak (+4), spicy cucumber salad and spicy peanut sauce

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