Cafe Shi - Ames, IA

served with assorted aioli

fresh, simply scrumptious and made to order. served with a basket of fresh tortilla chips

baked garlic toast topped with fresh tomatoes, basil and parmesan cheese

served with apricot soy dipping sauce

served with warm chili dusted pita chips

served with sriracha cocktail sauce and grilled pineapple

oven roasted pork ribs with vietnamese barbecue sauce

asian style dumplings pan seared. served with apricot soy dipping sauce

served with sweet chili sauce and spicy peanut sauce

this delicious vietnamese staple is made with a distinct blend of star anise, ginger, cloves and other seasonings in a rich beef broth with rice noodles. beef , chicken or tofu

this classic street food starts with a french roll, mayonnaise, cilantro, cucumber, pickled carrots, jalapeno slices and your choice of meat or vegetarian. enjoy this version of my favorite childhood meal

marinated seared pork loin or chicken breast

pork meatballs in a fresh tomato sauce

vegetarian or vegan option with portobello mushroom

roasted chicken, asian cabbage slaw and fresh herbs tossed with chili vinaigrette

quinoa sauteed with spinach, mushrooms, onions, peppers and sun-dried tomatoes served atop mixed greens tossed with house vinaigrette

crispy chicken tenders with sweet and spicy chili sauce. served atop mixed greens tossed with creamy blue cheese dressing

sesame encrusted ahi tuna pan seared rare with spinach, peppadew peppers, carrots, scallions and spicy peanut dressing

chile-citrus marinated grilled chicken breast, mixed greens, queso blanco pepitas, pico de gallo, roasted corn and raspberry-chipotle vinaigrette

with farmer greens, blackberry-balsamic gastrique and artisan bread

8 oz angus beef, aged cheddar, b.l.t. and secret sauce on a toasted bun

grilled portobello mushroom , swiss cheese & garlic aioli on ciabatta bread

roasted salmon, asian slaw and cilantro aioli on toasted ciabatta bread . served with french fries

sauteed chicken with sweet peppers and onions, topped with pepper jack cheese and cilantro crema. served on pita bread

cuban roast pork, ham, swiss cheese, pickle, mayo and mustard on cuban bread, pressed and served with french fries.

shrimp, chicken and asian vegetables in a sweet and spicy soy sauce

a medley of vegetables, simmered with coconut-lemongrass curry sauce served over jasmine rice.

vietnamese-style rice noodles and shrimp stir-fried with peppers, onions, scallions and cilantro in a chili-lime sauce

fettuccini pasta sauteed with sliced tender beef, onions, scallions, celery and tomato wedges in a soy glaze

blackened chicken strips, sun-dried tomatoes and broccoli tossed with fettuccini pasta in a garlic parmesan cream sauce

seasonal vegetables from our local farmers, sauteed and tossed with penne pasta in a fresh lemon garlic olive oil sauce

shrimp, chicken and andouille sausage sauteed in a creole sauce and tossed with penne pasta. served with garlic toast

cavatelli pasta tossed with grazianos italian sausage, mozzarella, arrabiata sauce and topped with pamigiano reggiano

chicken breast encrusted with sesame-panko bread crumbs, pan seared served with cumberland sauce, jasmine rice & seasonal vegetables

a specialty of chicago, golden-crispy, pan-fried chicken served in garlic white wine sauce with potato wedges and sweet peas

korean-style barbecue beef. served with rice and cucumber kim chee

pan seared rib eye steak. topped with a luscious brandy cream sauce and sauteed mushrooms, served with lyonnaise potatoes

seared pork loin with creamy peppercorn sauce served with sauteed apples, leeks, and lyonnaise potatoes

oven roasted pork ribs marinated in a vietnamese bbq sauce. served with kim chee and jasmine rice

cedar plank roasted salmon filet topped with maple chili glaze served with ginger brown rice and market vegetables

jumbo shrimp lightly dipped in tempura batter and fried to golden served with jasmine rice and market vegetables

panko herb-crusted, seasonal vegetables, brown rice pilaf and caper tartar sauce