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The Formosa Café

About
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Location
Menu
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MERCH
Catering
FAQ
RESERVATIONS

Our Menu

Modern Asian-inspired dining with a Hollywood legacy. Experience the flavors that have captivated stars for generations.

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House Cocktails

Cocktail

Taipei Hustle

19

SMITH AND CROSS 114-PROOF JAMAICAN RUM, CHINESE FIVE-SPICE, FRESH GUAVA PUREE, FRESH LIME JUICE, FRESH MINT SERVED OVER CRUSHED ICE

Cocktail

The Secret Garden

19

Empress Elderflower Rose gin, select aperitif, rosemary syrup, lemon juice, aquafaba

Cocktail

Green Tea Martini

19

Jameson Black Barrel whiskey, Juliette Peach liqueur, fresh lemon juice, matcha green tea, Fee Foam

Cocktail

FIRE HORSE

19

HERRADURA SILVER TEQUILA, PIERRE FERRAND DRY CURACAO, FRESH WATERMELON JUICE, FRESH LIME JUICE, FRESNO CHILI HONEY, DRAGON'S BLOOD ROCKS

Cocktail

JOHN WAYNE'S HAT

19

JEFFERSON’S BOURBON, CINNAMON SYRUP, LIQUID ALCHEMIST FALERNUM, MR. BLACK COFFEE LIQUOR, ANGOSTURA BITTERS, BITTER QUEENS CARIBBEAN SPICE BITTERS SMOKED WITH APPLEWOOD FOR MR. WAYNE’S APPROVAL ROCKS

Cocktail

PUEBLA HURRICANE

20

VIDA MEZCAL, SOLERNO BLOOD ORANGE LIQUEUR, BITTER TRUTH FALERNUM, LIQUID ALCHEMIST PASSION FRUIT, GINGER BEER, FRESH LEMON JUICE SERVED OVER CRUSHED ICE

Cocktail

MEZCAL IT A DAY

19

MADRE ESPADIN MEZCAL, ANCHO REYES VERDE POBLANO LIQUEUR, FRESH CUCUMBER & LEMON JUICE ROCKS

Cocktail

ASIAN PEAR

19

GREY GOOSE PEAR VODKA, BELLE DE BILLET PEAR LIQUEUR, ST. GERMAINE ELDERFLOWER LIQUEUR, FRESH PEAR PUREE, FRESH LEMON JUICE SERVED UP

Cocktail

SIDE OF WHITE RICE

20

SNOW TIGER NIGORI SAKE, SANTA TERESA AÑEJO RUM, PIERRE FERRAND DRY CURAÇAO, LEMON JUICE, PINEAPPLE JUICE, GINGER TOPPED WITH SHREDDED COCONUT SERVED OVER CRUSHED ICE

Cocktail

LUCKY DRAGON BOWL

45

COPALLI RUM, PLANTERAY ORIGINAL DARK, FLOR DE CAÑA 12-YEAR, LIQUID ALCHEMIST PASSION FRUIT, LIQUID ALCHEMIST FALERNUM, LEMON JUICE, ORANGE JUICE, WHITE GRAPEFRUIT JUICE SMOKED FOR LUCK FOR 2 OR MORE ONLY

DIM SUM

Noodles

crispy spring rolls

11

Vegan

vegan rolls, cabbage, mushrooms, carrots

Rice

veggie bao dumpling

12

Vegan

rice noodels, tofu, scallions, ginger & garlic

Noodles

crispy pot stickers

15

stuffed with pork & cabbage, sweet chili sauce

Rice bowl

szechuan wings

18

spicy chicken wings, house made ranch

Noodles

shrimp & pork shu mai

16

Contains Shellfish

open faced steamed dumplings, minced carrots, served with chili oil and house dipping sauce

Rice

tuna tartare on wonton

19

ahi tuna, minced shallots, chives, scallions, micro greens, sesame oil, ponzu, house sauce

Noodles

chili wontons

16

Spicy

pork & ginger dumplings in a sweet chili & garlic sauce

Rice bowl

xiao long bao “xlb” soup dumplings

19

pork, garlic, ginger, scallions

Rice bowl

crab rangoon dip

28

Gluten Free Option

lump crab meat, cream cheese blend, onions, chili oil, served with house chips

Vegetarian Vegetarian
Vegan Vegan
Gluten Free Gluten Free
Gluten Free Option Gluten Free Option
Contains Shellfish Contains Shellfish
Contains Peanuts Contains Peanuts
Contains Nuts Contains Nuts
Spicy Spicy

*cONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF
FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE CERTAIN MEDICAL CONDITIONS.

Vegetables

Main dish

marinated cucmbers

10

Gluten Free

persian cucumbers marinated in sesame chili & fish sauce

Main dish

asian greens

17

Gluten Free Vegan

seasonal vegetables, crispy shallots, black vinegar sauce

Main dish

fried tofu

17

Vegan Spicy

sweet soy glaze, pickled fresno chilis, scallions

Main dish

kung pao brussels sprouts

18

Vegan Spicy

brussels sprouts, zucchini, green onions, peanuts & dried chilis

Main dish

general tso’s cauliflower

16

Gluten Free Vegan Spicy

open faced steamed dumplings, minced carrots, served with chili oil and house dipping sauce

Sides

fried eggr

4

2 extra bao buns

4

4 extra bao buns

5

avocado

4

white rice

5

broccolini

5

chicken

6

shrimp

6

steak

8

Sauces

spicy mustard

-75

bbq sauce

-75

chili oil

2

orange sauce

2

Noodles, Rice & Mains

Noodles & Rice

Noodles

Formosa Chow Fun

19

Gluten Free Vegan Contains Shellfish

A refreshing tequila cocktail with pineapple and citrus for a clean, tropical finish.

Rice

Spicy Wok Fried Rice

19

Gluten Free Vegan Spicy

A rich, island-style classic with layered rums, nutty orgeat, and fresh citrus.

Noodles

Hainan Chicken

19

A creamy tropical blend of pineapple, coconut, and subtle warmth from cognac.

Rice bowl

Chow Mein

19

Vegan

A fruity yet complex gin cocktail with herbal and cherry notes balanced by citrus.

Noodles

Spicy Dan Dan Mian

19

Contains Peanuts Spicy

A bold tropical mix with dark rum, guava, hibiscus, and a hint of spice

Rice bowl

Sticky Short Rib Sesame Noodles

19

A smooth, creamy cocktail with citrus vodka, coconut, pineapple, and a floral violet finish.

Mains

Main dish

Lettuce Wraps

19

Choice of protein, lettuce, crispy rice noodles, cashews, peanut sauce, chili oil, pickled carrots and scallions.

Main dish

Chinese Chicken Salad

19

Romaine lettuce, grilled chicken breast, cucumber, carrots, bean sprouts, scallions, mandarin oranges, sesame seeds, crispy wontons, house dressing.

Main dish

Kung Pao Chicken

24

Contains Peanuts Spicy

A bright and balanced tequila cocktail with citrus and a subtle floral sweetness.

Main dish

Orange Chicken

26

Spicy

Fried organic chicken thighs, house orange sauce, dried chilis, scallions served with white rice

Main dish

WALNUT SHRIMP

28

Gluten Free Contains Shellfish Contains Nuts

BATTERED SHRIMP, HONEY GLAZE, CANDIED WALNUTS, SHAVED RADISH, SESAME SEEDS. SERVED WITH WHITE RICE

Main dish

STEAK + BROCCOLINI

34

Gluten Free

80Z PEPPERED BEEF TENDERLOIN, FRESH CUT BROCCOLINI, CARAMELIZED ONIONS, SCALLIONS. SERVED WITH WHITE RICE.

Main dish

CHINESE SEARED BLACK COD

38

SEARED BLACK COD, SERVED OVER SERRANO PEPPERS AND A SWEET SOY CHILI OIL, WITH MICRO CILANTRO AND JULIENNED GINGER

Main dish

CHINESE BBQ PORK

45

CRISPY PORK HOCK WITH CHINESE BBQ SAUCE, STEAMED BAO BUNS, SPICY MUSTARD, SWEET CITRUS SAUCE, BEAN SPROUTS, CABBAGE & CUCUMBER SLAW WITH CITRUS DRESSING. SERVES 2-4

Desserts

Cocktail

FRIED SESAME BALLS & TARO ICE CREAM

12

Gluten Free Vegan

ICE CREAM AND SESAME BALLS MAY BE ORDERED SEPARATELY UPON REQUEST. $16 EACH ORDER

Cocktail

CHOCOLATE XIAO LONG BAO “XLB”

15

MILK CHOCOLATE FILLING WITH A VANILLA CREAM DIPPING SAUCE

Cocktail

APPLE CINNAMON WONTON

12

GALA APPLES, CINNAMON, CARAMEL, NUTELLA & PECAN CRUMBLES SERVED OVER ICE CREAM

Cocktail

VEGAN CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH YUZU SORBET

12

MINT, CITRUS ZEST, CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE AND EDIBLE DIANTHUS MICRO FLOWERS

Drinks

Tropical Cocktails

Matador

19

A refreshing tequila cocktail with pineapple and citrus for a clean, tropical finish.

Emperor Mai Tai

19

A rich, island-style classic with layered rums, nutty orgeat, and fresh citrus.

Piña Colada

19

A creamy tropical blend of pineapple, coconut, and subtle warmth from cognac.

OOLONG LYCHEE SOUR

19

WHISTLE PIG RYE, OOLONG TEA INFUSED SOHO LYCHEE LIQUEUR, AMARO NONINO, FRESH LEMON JUICE, SHAN ZHA HONEY, AQUAFABA SERVED UP

SINGAPORE SLING

18

BOMBAY DRY GIN, CHERRY HEERING, BENEDICTINE, FRESH PINEAPPLE & LIME JUICE SERVED OVER CRUSHED ICE

PLUM BLOSSOM

19

PEARL PLUM VODKA, PLUM LIQUEUR, HOUSEMADE RHODIOLA TINCTURE, HIBISCUS SYRUP, FEE BROS PLUM BITTERS, FRESH LEMON JUICE, ROSE WATER MIST SERVED UP

SHISO BLUE

19

OLD FORESTER BOURBON, BLUEBERRY PUREE, AMONTILLADO SHERRY, YUZU SAKE, ORGEAT, SHISO LEAVES, FRESH LEMON JUICE SERVED OVER CRUSHED ICE

Red Wine

BERONIA RIOJA CRIANZA

13/48

RIOJA, SPAIN

CLINE FOG SWEPT PINOT NOIR

15/53

SONOMA, CALIFORNIA

BRASSFIELD CABERNET SAUVIGNON

15/53

CLEARLAKE OAKS, CALIFORNIA

CASADEI SOGNO MEDITERRANEO GSM BLEND

15/53

TUSCANY, ITALY

White Wine

BANFI PINOT GRIGIO

12/24

TUSCANY, ITALY

FESS PARKER RIESLING

13/48

SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA

THREADCOUNT BY QUILT CA. SAUVIGNON BLANC

13/48

RUTHERFORD, CALIFORNIA

PIPER SONOMA CHARDONNAY

15/53

RUTHERFORD, CALIFORNIA

SPARKLING WINE

LA MARCA PROSECCO

13/48

TREVISO, ITALY

MUMM SPARKLING BRUT PRESTIGE

14/52

NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA

PIPER-HEIDSIECK CHAMPAGNE

21/80

REIMS, FRANCE

roséE

MAISON SAINTE-MARGUERITE SYMPHONIE ROSE

14/52

COTES DE PROVENCE, FRANCE

SKIN CONTACT

GERARD BERTRAND ORANGE GOLD

16/53

LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLION, FRANCE

Cocktails 10

STAGECOACH

RYE, HOUSE MADE BITTERS, SUGAR

THE GINGER ROGERS

VODKA, GINGER BEER, LIME

THE HOWARD HUGHES

GIN, COMBIER CREME DE VIOLETTE, LUXARDO MARASCHINO, LIME

THE LINDY

RUM, LIME, SUGAR

THE GOLDEN IDOL

PISCO, LEMON, SUGAR, AQUAFABA

PINK CADILLAC

BARTENDER’S PUNCH (ROTATING RECIPE)

Daily Wine

$8

Daily Beer

$5

FOOD 10

SHRIMP HAR GOW

Contains Shellfish

SHRIMP DUMPLINGS SERVED WITH HOUSE DIPPING SAUCE

SHRIMP & PORK SHU MAI

Contains Shellfish

OPEN FACED STEAMED DUMPLINGS WITH MINCED CARROTS, HOUSE DIPPING SAUCE AND CHILI OIL

SZECHUAN WINGS

Spicy

SPICY CHICKEN WINGS, HOUSE MADE RANCH

KUNG PAO BRUSSELS SPROUTS

BRUSSELS SPROUTS, ZUCCHINI, GREEN ONIONS, PEANUTS & DRIED CHILES

CHICKEN XIAO LONG BAO “XLB” SOUP DUMPLINGS

Contains Nuts

CHICKEN, GARLIC, GINGER & SCALLIONS

Vegetarian Vegetarian
Vegan Vegan
Gluten Free Gluten Free
Gluten Free Option Gluten Free Option
Contains Shellfish Contains Shellfish
Contains Peanuts Contains Peanuts
Contains Nuts Contains Nuts
Spicy Spicy

*cONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF
FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE CERTAIN MEDICAL CONDITIONS.

Pick Two

ORANGE CHICKEN

FRIED ORGANIC CHICKEN THIGHS, HOUSE ORANGE SAUCE, DRIED CHILES, CHIVES

FRIED TOFU

Gluten Free Vegan Spicy

SWEET SOY GLAZE, PICKLED FRESNO CHILES, SCALLIONS

GENERAL TSO’S CAULIFLOWER

Gluten Free Vegan Spicy

CRISPY CAULIFLOWER, GENERAL TSO’S SAUCE, JALAPENO GARNISH

WALNUT SHRIMP

Gluten Free Contains Shellfish Contains Nuts

BATTERED SHRIMP, HONEY GLAZE, CANDIED WALNUTS, SHAVED RADISH, SESAME SEEDS

PICK ONE

CHOW MEIN

Vegetarian

EGG NOODLES, BROCCOLINI STEMS, SLICED CELERY, CARROTS, ONIONS, SCALLIONS

SPICY WOK FRIED RICE

Gluten Free Vegan Spicy

FRIED EGG, BROCCOLINI STEMS, GINGER, GARLIC, SCALLIONS, FRESNO CHILES

STEAMED WHITE RICE

PICK TWO

VEGAN EGG ROLLS

VEGAN EGG ROLLS, CABBAGE, MUSHROOMS, CARROTS

POTSTICKERS

STUFFED WITH PORK & CABBAGE, SWEET CHILI SAUCE

MARINATED CUCUMBERS

Gluten Free

PERSIAN CUCUMBERS MARINATED IN SESAME CHILE & FISH SAUCE

Vegetarian Vegetarian
Vegan Vegan
Gluten Free Gluten Free
Gluten Free Option Gluten Free Option
Contains Shellfish Contains Shellfish
Contains Peanuts Contains Peanuts
Contains Nuts Contains Nuts
Spicy Spicy

*cONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF
FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE CERTAIN MEDICAL CONDITIONS.

BRUNCH

CRISPY SCALLION PANCAKES

8

WITH HOUSE DIPPING SAUCE

AVOCADO TOAST

13

COUNTRY LOCAL SOURDOUGH, AVOCADO, GARLIC CONFIT, WATERMELON RADISH, CILANTRO

ADD FRIED EGG: 3

PORK BELLY BREAKFAST SANDWICH

18

PORK BELLY, FRIED EGG, RED CABBAGE & CUCUMBER SLAW, GARLIC CONFIT AIOLI

SERVED WITH TATER TOTS

FORMOSA LOCO MOCO

24

BRISKET SERVED ON WOK FRIED RICE, 2 FRIED EGGS, SIGNATURE GRAVY

STEAK & EGGS

26

FILET MIGNON, CARAMELIZED ONIONS, TOAST, TWO FRIED EGGS, AVOCADO

SIDE FRIED EGG

3

SIDE AVOCADO

4

Tater Tots

5

DRINKS

MIMOSA

12

ORANGE JUICE, TRIPLE SEC, ZONIN PROSECCO

CLASSIC BLOODY MARY

12

CUCUMBER MARY

14

A CLASSIC BLOODY BUT WITH CROP CUCUMBER VODKA & FRESH CUCUMBER JUICE

BLOODY MEZCAL

14

DEL MAGUEY VIDA MEZCAL, HOUSE MADE BLOODY MARY MIX, TAJIN RIM

NON-ALCOHOLIC

FRENCH PRESS HOT COFFEE

6

HOT TEA

6

GREEN OR OOLONG

ORANGE JUICE

7

GRAPEFRUIT JUICE

7

Vegetarian Vegetarian
Vegan Vegan
Gluten Free Gluten Free
Gluten Free Option Gluten Free Option
Contains Shellfish Contains Shellfish
Contains Peanuts Contains Peanuts
Contains Nuts Contains Nuts
Spicy Spicy

*cONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF
FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE CERTAIN MEDICAL CONDITIONS.

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HOURS

sun - wed
12pm - 11Pm

thur - Sat
12pm - 12am

brunch menu available:
sat & sun
12pm - 4pm

7156 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046

formosa@1933group.com
(855) 964-2348

 

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