specialty cocktails

sake sangria......................................................................................................................................................... 8.50

riesling wine, asian pear sake, macerated fuji apples, lychees, mandarin oranges and red grapes
shanghai colada ................................................................................................................................................. 9.00
roasted pineapple-infused mount gay sugar cane rum, crushed fresh pineapples and coconut purée
frozen ginger ale................................................................................................................................................ 9.00
skyy citrus vodka, homemade ginger ale, fresh squeezed lemon syrup; candied ginger
ben pao’s kaffir lime margarita................................................................................................................ 12.00
sauza conmemorativo tequila, cointreau, fresh squeezed lime, homemade kaffir lime syrup
(available with a corzo or patron platinum tequila float)
chinese itch.......................................................................................................................................................... 12.00
10 cane rum, passion fruit and almond orgeat with a sparkling wine float; shaken, not stirred

ben pao’s big kahunas

these polynesian classics are served in a 22 oz big kahuna glass with crushed ice and fresh fruit juices
don’s rum barrel................................................................................................................. 12.50
roasted pineapple-infused mount gay sugar cane rum, apricot brandy,
fresh squeezed juices; pineapple and sugar cane
mai tai..................................................................................................................................... 14.00
bacardi select and coruba rums, orange curacao, almond orgeat and fresh fruit squeezes
zombie .................................................................................................................................... 15.00
bacardi select and coruba rums, fresh orange, lime and lemon squeezes,
orange blossom water and a bacardi 151 float; pineapple and sugar cane
spice up your big kahuna with one of the following premium rum floats:
el dorado rum, st james hors d’age rum, santa teresa,
ron zacapa 23 year old centenario, pyrat cask 1623 rum

asian pear saketini ......................................................................................................................................... 10.00

stolichnaya vodka, asian pear sake, funkin pear purée and pineapple juice
spiced fujitini ..................................................................................................................................................... 10.00
homemade spice-infused 10 cane rum, sour apple liqueur, cranberry and fresh apple cider
lemon-gingertini............................................................................................................................................... 11.00
ketel one citroen vodka, homemade ginger and fresh squeezed lemon syrups; candied ginger
ben’s buddha belly ......................................................................................................................................... 11.00
plymouth gin, pama liqueur, fresh squeezed lime, pomegranate molasses; fresh pomegranate seeds
harvest moon ..................................................................................................................................................... 11.00
malibu rum, cointreau, passion fruit and fresh squeezed lime juice; chinese 5 spice rim
red dragon .......................................................................................................................................................... 11.00
effen black cherry vodka, pama liqueur, cherry pom juice, homemade sour mix

tsingtao (china).................................................... 4.95 anderson valley amber ale (california)........ 5.95

tsingtao pure draft (china) ............................. 4.95 dogfish head 60 minute IPA (delaware) ...... 5.95
singha (thailand)................................................... 4.95 sapporo draft 22 oz (japan).............................. 7.95
kirin light (japan) ................................................ 4.95 harbin 22 oz (china)............................................ 8.95
miller lite (wisconsin)........................................... 4.95 hitachino white ale (japan)............................. 8.95

non-alcoholic beverages & hot teas

passion fruit-lime squeeze ...........................3.75
homemade ginger ale. ....................................3.75
singapore squeeze (lemon lime and cherry pom)..3.75
oolong tea ............................................................3.00
peach ginger tea................................................3.50
lemon grass tea .................................................3.50
green bangkok tea ...........................................3.50
oolong pomegranate tea ...............................3.50
12/07
 signature starters
ben pao egg roll ................................................................................................................................................ 4.95
our interpretation of a chinese classic! we wrap shrimp, chicken, shredded chinese vegetables and peanuts
in a crisp shell; sweet & sour and chinese hot mustard dipping sauces
crispy garlic tofu ................................................................................................................................................ 4.95
a house specialty! sesame crusted tofu in our signature garlic sauce topped with chives
braised pork with steamed chinese buns............................................................................................... 6.95
slow braised with star anise, soy and ginger; shredded and served with homemade lotus buns,
pickled vegetables and pineapple hoisin sauce
ginger shrimp dumplings............................................................................................................................... 6.95
hand crafted shrimp dumplings served with spicy honey soy, sichuan chili oil, fresh ginger and chives
chicken soong...................................................................................................................................................... 7.95
chopped chicken, shiitake, fresh water chestnuts and scallions served with iceberg lettuce cups,
crispy rice noodles and pineapple hoisin sauce
cantonese ribs..................................................................................................................................................... 8.95
all natural antibiotic-free pork spare ribs, braised and slow roasted, tossed with a honey sesame glaze;
sprinkled with sesame seeds

potstickers
pan seared dumplings served with soy ginger
and spicy chili soy dipping sauces
chicken ...................................................................................................6.95
vegetable...............................................................................................6.95
pork .......................................................................................................6.95
combination of all three......................................................................6.95
(available steamed upon request)

old world favorites

golden crisp vegetable spring rolls........................................................................................................... 5.95
we roll shredded chinese vegetables in a delicate wrapper, lightly fried; sweet & sour
and chinese hot mustard dipping sauces
tamarind chicken satay .................................................................................................................................. 5.95
malaysian marinated chicken skewers, hot and sour napa cabbage; spicy peanut dipping sauce
cool peanut noodles......................................................................................................................................... 5.95
shanghai wheat noodles tossed with a spicy peanut sauce; topped with sliced cucumbers,
sesame seeds and cilantro
crab rangoon chopstix..................................................................................................................................... 7.95
our reinterpretation using jumbo lump crab meat, deli-style cream cheese,
fresh water chestnuts and chives; sweet chili dipping sauce
crispy spiced calamari..................................................................................................................................... 7.95
tossed with fresh ginger and cilantro; served with a sweet chili dipping sauce

soups
hot and sour soup ..................................................................................................................sm 3.25..........lg 5.95
sichuan classic style with chicken, tofu, wood ear mushrooms, bamboo and scallion

chicken dumpling soup.........................................................................................................sm 3.25..........lg 5.95

with homemade chicken broth, shanghai bok choy, lo mien noodles and shiitake

spicy vegetarian

06/08
mu-shu style hunan pork............................................................................................................................. 12.95
julienne pork, fresno chiles, fresh shiitake, ginger and cilantro served
with mandarin pancakes and pineapple hoisin sauce
pork with gailan .............................................................................................................................................. 12.95
all natural pork shoulder, locally grown organic shiitake and button mushrooms,
finger bamboo and chinese broccoli (gailan) in a light oyster sauce
barbecued pork shoulder ........................................................................................................................... 14.95
roasted in our own barbecue sauce; served over spring pea tendrils

We are proud to serve 100% natural antibiotic-free pork.

tangerine chicken ............................................................................................................................................ 12.95

crispy golden chicken breast, homemade candied tangerine peel, ginger, napa cabbage;
sweet and sour tangerine glaze
sesame chicken................................................................................................................................................. 13.95
sesame-crusted chicken, caramelized soy glaze, scallions and cilantro
traditional kung pao chicken ..................................................................................................................... 12.95
blackened chiles, sweet peppers, scallions and roasted peanuts
penang curry chicken ..................................................................................................................................... 12.95
our own coconut peanut curry, fresh water chestnuts, finger bamboo, thai basil and snow peas
seven flavor chicken....................................................................................................................................... 13.95
wok fried with lemon grass, roasted peanuts, chiles, hoisin sauce, thai basil, fresno and jalapeño peppers
thai basil chicken ............................................................................................................................................ 12.95
wok-tossed chicken breast with basil leaves, red onions, chiles and cilantro;
thai lemon-ginger sauce and roasted peanuts

We are proud to serve 100% natural antibiotic-free chicken.

ten vegetable pan fried noodles................................................................................................................ 9.95

ten seasonal vegetables atop a crispy lo mein noodle cake
chow fun noodles............................................................................................................................................... 9.95
crispy rice noodles wok tossed with shanghai bok choy, shiitake, scallion, ginger and bean sprouts
with natural chicken ................................................................................................................................................ 11.95
with barbecue pork.................................................................................................................................................. 12.95
with prime beef ...................................................................................................................................................... 13.95
spicy dragon noodles..................................................................................................................................... 11.95
shanghai wheat noodles with chicken, mushrooms and spinach in a spicy cherry chili sauce
with tofu .................................................................................................................................................................. 11.95
with prime beef ....................................................................................................................................................... 13.95

Please alert your server if you have special

dietary restrictions due to a food allergy or intolerance.

spicy vegetarian

06/08
cherry bomb shrimp ....................................................................................................................................... 16.95
wok fried and tossed with homemade cherry pepper chili sauce; served over chinese broccoli and greens
sichuan bamboo shrimp ............................................................................................................................... 16.95
gulf shrimp in a spicy sichuan chili sauce with finger bamboo, shiitake and fresno chiles
shanghai shrimp.............................................................................................................................................. 18.95
jumbo gulf shrimp wok seared in a ginger sauce with fresh water chestnuts,
shiitake, blackened chiles and scallions
thai basil prawns ............................................................................................................................................ 18.95
wok tossed with basil leaves, red onions, chiles and cilantro; thai lemon-ginger sauce and roasted peanuts
sesame-crusted salmon................................................................................................................................ 18.95
black and white sesame seed-crusted, farm-raised, atlantic salmon filet; teriyaki glaze and shanghai bok choy
black peppered sea scallops...................................................................................................................... 19.95
ben pao’s specialty - every table should experience this dish! wok seared
in our special blend of spices served over chinese broccoli and greens

We are proud to serve all-natural, farmed-raised, eco-friendly salmon.

seven flavor beef ............................................................................................................................................ 15.95

wok fried with lemon grass, roasted peanuts, chiles, hoisin sauce, thai basil, fresno and jalapeño peppers
mongolian beef................................................................................................................................................ 15.95
a traditional favorite! with fresh shiitake and scallions
kung pao beef ................................................................................................................................................. 15.95
blackened chiles, sweet peppers, scallions and roasted peanuts
beef with sugar snap peas.......................................................................................................................... 15.95
shiitake and oyster mushrooms, fresh water chestnuts; light oyster sauce

All of our beef is USDA prime.

accompaniments
ben pao fried rice.............................................................................................................................................. 8.95
traditional fried rice with your choice of chicken, shrimp or barbecue pork
vegetable fried brown rice............................................................................................................................ 7.95
natural brown rice with asparagus, carrots, spinach, scallions, mushrooms and bean sprouts
sichuan wrinkled beans.................................................................................................................................. 7.95
bamboo, ginger, carrots and fresno chiles; spicy sichuan sauce
ginger-glazed eggplant.................................................................................................................................. 6.95
a northern chinese preparation! roasted peppers and scallions; sweet ginger glaze
seasonal vegetables ........................................................................................................................................ 6.95
spring pea tendrils wok tosssed with sesame and garlic

Tofu can be substituted in many of our dishes; please ask your server.

spicy vegetarian

06/08
Perfect for large gatherings - all courses served "family style" in the center of the table
for everyone to share. Includes steamed jasmine or brown rice.
Minimum party size of six.

choose 3

golden crisp vegetable spring rolls

crab rangoon
ben pao egg rolls
chicken soong
crispy garlic tofu
pork potstickers
chicken potstickers
vegetable potstickers

main courses choose 3

sesame chicken cherry bomb shrimp
kung pao chicken thai basil prawns (add $2 per person)
thai basil chicken sesame crusted salmon (add $2 per person)
mongolian beef black peppered sea scallops (add $2 per person)
kung pao beef

accompaniments choose 1
sichuan wrinkled beans
vegetable fried brown rice
chicken fried rice
shrimp fried rice
barbecue pork fried rice
ginger glazed eggplant

spicy vegetarian

$18.95 lunch (per person) $21.95 dinner (per person)

M.S.G. is never used at Ben Pao. An 18% gratuity is added to checks of parties of 6 or more.
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