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CROSS POLLINATED ISLAND CUISINE
A Blending of Traditional Tastes


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    APPETIZERS 
     
1. Crabcakes   Two crabcakes over mixed greens drizzled with a mango puree & citrus salsa, with black bean buerre blanc 12 / 12
2.    Coconut Shrimp 5 Tempura battered shrimp served with an orange horseradish dip 11 / 11
3. Cashkabud um June Eggplant dip topped with walnuts, served with pita 8 / 9
4.   Scallops Zoozoowicz Pan sauteed scallops with lemongrass, fennel, tomato & minced mushroom layered with crisp, delicate wontons & drizzled with white wine shallot sauce (DINNER ONLY) 14
5.   Crispy Calamari Chipotle-basil aioli & cocktail sauce 9.5 / 10.5
6. Babalu Potstickers Five stuffed plump with chicken, chives & ginger. First steamed, then pan-fried, served with ponzu & ginger sauce 9 / 9
7. Malaysian Mango Shrimp Anchiote prawns & coconut curry dipping sauce (DINNER ONLY) 13
     
    SALADS ( * these items are lunch only )
     
20.   Chopped Roasted Vegetables Carrots, zucchini, purple & Idaho potatoes, corn, butternut squash, red & green bell peppers, red onion & provolone cheese 12.5 / 13.5
21.   Cobb Salad Chicken, eggs, bacon, beets, avocado, red onion, & Blue cheese 14 / 15.5
22.   Caesar Salad Romaine lettuce, garlic Caesar dressing & homemade croutons 10.5 / 12
23.   Fruit Salad* With lemon yogurt & homemade banana bread 12.5
24.  Ahi Salad Blackened seared Ahi with mango, plantain, avocado & tomato with a sweet citrus vinaigrette 15 / 16.5
25. Blackened Chicken Tostada* Avocado, black beans, jack & cheddar cheese on mixed greens in a cilantro lime vinaigrette dressing with pico de gallo 13.5
26.   Grilled Salmon Salad* Mixed greens, artichoke hearts, jicama & tomato tossed with creamy balsamic 14.5
27.   Chinese Chicken Salad Tossed in a sesame ginger dressing 13 / 14.5
28.   House Salad Mixed greens, tomato, red onion, cucumber, creamy balsamic 6.5 / 7
29.   Crunchy Chicken Crunchy veggie frites, haricot verts & cayenne buttermilk 12.5 / 14.5
30. Warm Goat Cheese Roasted pears, candied pecans & creamy balsamic (DINNER ONLY) 15
     
    SANDWICHES (Lunch only)  
     
31.   Grilled Ahi Tuna Seared ahi, napa cabbage, daikon sprouts & wasabi mayo on wheat 13.5
33. Turkey Sandwich  Sliced turkey, jerk mayo, red onion. lettuce, daikon sprouts & honey mustard on cilantro cheese bread, with fries & slaw 10.5
34. Sombrero Blackened chicken breast over a Caesar salad, with cheese, tomatoes, onions & cilantro on a whole wheat pita bread served with yam fries & cous-cous 13
36. Veggie Burger Seasoned chick pea burger topped with grilled onion, tomato, avocado & alfalfa sprouts with fries & slaw 12
37. Veggie Sandwich Sliced cucumber, alfalfa sprouts, roasted tomato, bell pepper, avocado, portabella mushroom, arugula & goat cheese with cucumber-dill mayo on wheat bread 12.5
     
    MAIN COURSE PASTA
     
40.   Buccatini with Shrimp & Leek With lemon peel, garlic, oregano, pepperoncini in a white wine sauce 15 / 16
41.   Scallops & Angel Hair Tossed in a roasted red bell pepper sauce 15.5 / 17
42.   Grilled Chicken Farfalla Grilled chicken, artichoke hearts, sundried tomatoes, onions, basil & corn in a cilantro pesto cream sauce 13 / 15.5
43. Rigatoni Tossed in a tomato basil sauce. Simple & delicious 10 / 12
44. Chicken Bolognese Made with rigatoni & served the traditional way 12.5 / 14.5
45. Spinach Linguini with Salmon Artichoke hearts, capers, lemon, extra virgin olive oil & a champagne dill sauce (DINNER ONLY) 18
     
    ENTREES ( Dinner only ) 
     
50. Chicken Breast “Stella” Seasoned half chicken on a bed of anchiote cream sauce served over mashed potatoes with roasted vegetables 17.5
51.   Baked Halibut Banana leaf wrapped, seasoned with leeks & paprika, then topped with a coconut curry sauce, with roasted vegetables & coconut rice 23
52.   Shrimp Lumbego Spiced shrimp marinated in ginger & honey, served with ginger-coco sauce , cucumber slaw & coconut rice 17
53.   Short Ribs Over mashed potatoes with pan juices, roasted veggies & slaw 21
54.  Veggie's Nest Sauteed seasonal vegetables layered between crisp parmesan wafers with a light creamy balsamic sauce. Served with arugula & Jerusalem sunchoke salad, plus Buffalo mozzarella & basil topped tomatoes 17
55. Ribeye Steak Gorgonzola butter, crispy sweet onions, mashed potatoes & slaw 25
     
    BABALU FAVORITES 
     
60. Tacos  2 soft shell flour tortillas with avocado, pico de gallo, cheese & lettuce with black beans & pineapple rice
Roasted Vegetables 11 / 11 . . . Chicken 12 / 13 . . . Fish 14 / 15 . . . Shrimp 15 / 17
61.   Crab Enchiladas 3 rolled corn tortillas filled with spinach, roasted corn, crab & jalapeno jack in a spicy tomato enchilada sauce. Topped with guacamole, pico de gallo & sour cream with pineapple rice & black beans (DINNER ONLY) 18.5
62. Babalu Quesdillas Stuffed with mixed vegetables, caramelized onions, jalapeno jack with pico de gallo & slaw.
Veggie 11 / 12 . . .Chicken 12 / 13 . . . Shrimp 15 / 16
63. Turkey Loaf  Sweet mashed potatoes & spinach, sundried tomato sauce & slaw 12.5 / 14.5
64. Szechuan Stir Fry  Steamed yaki soba noodles tossed with sauteed vegetables in a sweet szechuan sauce
Veggie 12 / 13 . . .Chicken 13 / 15 . . . Shrimp 15 / 17
65.  Angus Burger Lettuce, tomato, onion & garlic mayo plus choice of cheddar, jack or jalapeno jack cheese. With fries, onion rings & cole slaw 11 / 12.5
66.   Greek Isle Brochettes Rosemary seasoned chicken kabobs served with Santorini salad, Cashkabud um June & pita (DINNER ONLY) 16.5
67. Turkey Burger Avocado, grilled zucchini, fried leeks. Choice of fries or salad 11 / 12.5

SIDE DISHES
 
70. Yam Fries 5 / 6
72. Pineapple Rice / Black Beans  3.50
74. Plantains 5 / 6
76. Onion Rings 3.50
71. Veggies (Steamed)  4.50
73. French Fries 3.50
75. Regular OR Sweet Mashed Potatoes 3.50
     (with sun-dried tomato sauce 4
)

 

DESSERTS
(changes daily) 6.50

carrot cake,
german chocolate cake
chocolate flourless cake
italian wedding cake
new york cheesecake
oreo cheesecake
pumpkin cheesecake
coconut praline pie
banana brownie pie
key lime pie
tri choc-cappuccino mousse
chocolate ganache mousse
peanut butter chocolate mousse
white chocolate lemon mousse cake
pumpkin pie,
chocolate pecan pie
carmel apple pecan pie
cherry pie
peach pie
berry rhubarb pie
peach blueberry pie
mixed berry crumble
apple blueberry crumble

cookies: 3.50 each
chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin,
peanut butter, ginger molasses




1002 MONTANA AVE
Santa Monica, CA 90403


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