NEW ITEMS AND A FEW SPECIALS <3
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Food
SUNNY’S HOT SANDO
12
Honey and hot chili oil aioli (using Sunny’s hot oil that’s made with lots of chilis and garlic), crispy Chinese pork sausage, fluffy eggs, sharp cheddar cheese, on a Ba Le baguette. In collaboration with our Kensington neighbor, Sunny from Vientiane Bistro!
CONTAINS: SOY, DAIRY, EGGS, PORK
Chef Kevin’s Homecơming
20
In homage to Chef Kevin’s Louisiana roots. Red beans with andouille sausage, the holy trinity of veggies in Louisiana Creole cooking, a crispy fried chicken thigh that’s been brined overnight, served over jasmine rice. A Friday to Monday only special
*this dish might be a bit spicy for some!
CONTAINS: PORK, GLUTEN
GRITTY KHANG SANDO
14
Fried chicken, caramelized onion aioli, soy pickled jalapeños, phở herb roasted tomatoes cheddar cheese, scallions, on a Ba Le baguette
CONTAINS: SOY, DAIRY, GLUTEN
TAMARIND FRIES
5/9
Crispy fries that are salty and savory, with the perfect amount of sour and sweet from the tamarind fruit!
CONTAINS: SHELLFISH, DAIRY, GLUTEN
DRINKS
PINEAPPLE ESPRESSO TONIC
ICED 6.5
Fresh pineapple puree, Fever Tree tonic water, Vietnamese espresso (only iced)
KHANG’S COCO Bạc Xỉu
Iced 6.75
A creamy pandan and coconut milk, salted cream cold foam, shaken Vietnamese espresso (only iced)
CONTAINS: DAIRY, COCONUT
MILO-MISU LATTE
ICED 6.75
The ultimate tiramisu latte. Milo condensed milk, your choice of milk, Vietnamese espresso, topped with a mascarpone + vanilla bean cold foam, dusted with more Milo (only iced)
Almond, oat, coconut milk, or extra condensed milk (+$0.60 each)
CONTAINS; DAIRY, GLUTEN
EARL GREY TRÀ ĐÁ (ICED TEA)
ICED 6
Sweet earl grey tea topped with a mascarpone + vanilla bean cold foam (only iced)
CONTAINS: DAIRY
LET’S CHAI IT OUT
ICED 6
House made chai, honey citron, lemon juice, and sparkling water (only iced)
SALTED BRÛLÉE CÀ PHÊ
Iced 6.75
Our take on the the Vietnamese salted coffee, cà phê muối. Phin brewed Vietnamese espresso and condensed milk, topped with a salted cream cold foam and torched brown sugar (only iced)
CONTAINS: DAIRY
Coffee
Cà Phê Sữa
Hot or Iced 5
Traditional phin brewed Vietnamese coffee with sweetened condensed milk
VIETNAMESE LATTE
hot or iced 5
We raised the bar on the traditional latte with this combination of Vietnamese espresso and a creamy milk mixture sweetened w/ condensed milk
Almond, oat, coconut milk, or extra condensed milk (+$0.60 each)
Egg Coffee (Cà Phê Trứng)
HOT OR ICED 6.50
Creamy egg custard whipped to perfection with lots of egg yolks, condensed milk and cocoa powder, and topped over Vietnamese phin brewed espresso
Note: stir to experience the taste of a tiramisu latte!
CONTAINS: DAIRY
Bạc Xỉu (PHAT Xỉu)
ICED 6
Our new and improved shaken espresso latte by Barista Phat. A staple Vietnamese specialty drink - whole milk, condensed milk, Vietnamese espresso foam (only iced)
Almond, oat, coconut milk, or extra condensed milk (+$0.60 each)
MI-XIU
Iced 6.5
A fun and chocolatey version of our bạc xỉu, but this time with a Milo twist (only iced)
Almond, oat, toasted coconut milk, or extra condensed milk (+$0.60 each)
CONTAINS: GLUTEN
Latte FLOAT
ICED 5.75
Whole milk, condensed milk, and Vietnamese espresso, topped with creamy condensed milk soft serve (only iced)
Almond, oat, coconut milk, or extra condensed milk (+$0.60 each)
GRITTY MATCHA
Iced 6.25
This is our take on a dirty matcha. Matcha, condensed milk, your choice of milk, with a double shot of Vietnamese Espresso
Almond, oat, coconut milk, or extra condensed milk (+$0.60 each)
teas & things
Honey citron tea
hot or iced 4
(Yujacha) traditional Korean citrus tea
Iced version is topped with sparkling water
UME PLUM TEA
HOT OR ICED 4
Sweet, zesty, with a touch of tang - think of a lime popsicle! Iced version is topped with sparkling water
CORN TEA
HOT 2.5
(Oksusu cha) traditional Korean tea made from corn silk
Mild and slightly sweet, and beloved drink by many! (only hot)
CHAI
HOT OR ICED 5.5
House made chai + your choice of milk. Our chai is slightly sweet! Add a shot of espresso to turn this into our gritty chai!
1 shot of espresso (+$0.75)
Almond, oat, coconut milk, or extra condensed milk (+$0.60 each)
CONTAINS: DAIRY
MATCHA LATTE
HOT Or Iced 5
Matcha from Junbi, condensed milk, and your choice of milk
Almond, oat, coconut milk, or extra condensed milk (+$0.60 each)
Matcha float
ICED 6
Matcha from our friends over at Junbi, condensed milk, your choice of milk, topped w/ our signature condensed milk soft serve (only iced)
Almond, oat, coconut milk, or extra condensed milk (+$0.60 each)
APPETIZERS
GOTCHU CURRY FRIES 12
Inspired by Chef Leo’s love for Korean cuisine. A buttery curry & gochujang sauce, stir fried odeng (Korean fish cakes), cauliflower kimchi
CONTAINS: GLUTEN, SOY, FISH, DAIRY
Crispy French Fries 4/8
Crispy fries with salt & pepper - one of the best things when you’re wanting a quick snack
CONTAINS: GLUTEN
Bánh mì
Bánh mì** 10
House mayo, pickled carrots & daikon, cucumber, jalapeño & herbs,
on a Ba Le baguette
Choose from:
OG – chả lụa (Vietnamese pork ham) w/ pork pâté
CONTAINS: FISH, DAIRY, PORK
Fried Chicken w/ gochu glaze
Crispy Tofu w/ sweet & sour canh chua sauce
THE WORKS Bánh mì** 14
Using our new recipe for chả lụa (Vietnamese pork ham), with Chinese pork sausage, fried eggs, pork pâté & house mayo, and our usual fixin’s
CONTAINS: FISH, DAIRY, PORK, SOY
sandwiches
GRITTY KHANG SANDO
14
Fried chicken, caramelized onion aioli, soy pickled jalapeños, phở herb roasted tomatoes cheddar cheese, scallions, on a Ba Le baguette
CONTAINS: SOY, DAIRY, GLUTEN
SUNNY’S HOT SANDO
12
Honey and hot chili oil aioli (using Sunny’s hot oil that’s made with lots of chilis and garlic), crispy Chinese pork sausage, fluffy eggs, sharp cheddar cheese, on a Ba Le baguette. In collaboration with our Kensington neighbor, Sunny from Vientiane Bistro!
CONTAINS: SOY, DAIRY, EGGS, PORK
Staple Egg Sando 6
Our version of a classic egg and cheese sandwich from the many food trucks gracing our city. Scrambled eggs w/ cheddar cheese, hot pepper ketchup, on a Merzbacher's sweet potato bun
CONTAINS: DAIRY, EGGS
J ST. SANDO** 8
Scrambled eggs w/ cheddar cheese, pho herb roasted tomatoes, caramelized onion aioli, served on Merzbacher’s sweet potato bread
CONTAINS: DAIRY, EGGS
Bánh mì & SANDWICH ADD-ONS
You can now add these toppings to any of our bánh mì and sandwich options!
FRIED EGGS (2) 3
AVOCADO 2
PROTEIN 3
Choose from:
— Chả lụa (Vietnamese pork ham)
CONTAINS: FISH, PORK
— Fried Chicken
— Chinese Pork Sausage
CONTAINS: PORK, SOY, GLUTEN
— Crispy Tofu
dessert
(all soft serve contains dairy)
Condensed milk SOFT SERVE
4
A staple flavor - our version of a classic vanilla