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    Asian Fusion

    Colander Kitchens

    50 East 3rd Avenue

    San Mateo, CA 94401


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    Uptown Brunch
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    Sushi Burritos
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    Featured Items

    • Rainbow Roll

      Hamachi, Tuna, Salmon, Surimi Crab, Tempura Shrimp, Cucumber, Avocado, Sriracha Aioli with Crispy Ramen
      $14.00
    • Spicy Baked Salmon Roll

      Togarashi Mayo Baked Salmon with Shiitakes, Shrimp Tempura, Cucumber, Avocado with Crispy Ramen
      $13.00
    • Dragon Roll

      Eel, Shrimp Tempura, Cucumber, Avocado, Kabayaki Sauce and Sriracha Aioli with Crispy Ramen
      $14.00

    Uptown Brunch

    • Quarter Cakes

      Griddle Cakes with Steens Cane Syrup and Macerated Fruit
      OUT OF STOCK
      $16.00
    • St. Charles Crab Cake Benedict

      Poached Eggs with Creamed Spinach on Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes and Hollandaise Sauce
      $16.00
    • Pontchartrain Salmon Benedict

      Poached Eggs and Smoked Salmon on Toasted French Bread, topped with Hollandaise Sauce
      $16.00
    • Mandeville French Toast

      Pain Perdu with brûléed banana, seasonal berries, house-made candied pecan,s and brown sugar glaze
      $16.00
    • Tchoupitoulas Street Grits

      Creole Seared Shrimp with Gruyère Fondue Grits, and Tasso Gravy
      $16.00
    • Crescent City Yogurt Bowl

      Sigis plain yogurt, Nuthouse Granola, and seasonal fruit drizzled with honey
      $16.00
    • Corn Maque Choux Omelette

      Creamed Corn and Peppers with a 3 Egg Omelette
      $8.00
    • 2 Slices Toast

      Buttered and Toasted French Bread
      $4.00
    • Andouille & Potatoes

      Andouille Sausage and Brabant potatoes, a classic New Orleans Creole side dish
      $9.00
    • Eggs Any Style

      $5.00
    • Golden Fries

      House fries, lightly salted
      $7.00
    • Beignets (3)

      French donuts generously dusted with powdered sugar
      $10.00

    Simply Salads

    • Americaine Salad

      Chopped baby romaine lettuce, sliced avocado, bacon, hard-boiled egg, cherry tomatoes, Point Reyes blue cheese, shaved red onions with buttermilk herb dressing
      $16.00
    • L'italian Salad (GF)

      Chopped Italian salad with romaine lettuce, sliced provolone cheese, and soppressata salami, chickpeas, shaved red onions, artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes, and pickled vegetables with a red wine vinaigrette
      $16.00
    • Moroccan Cous Cous Salad

      Mixed baby greens, cherry tomatoes, shaved red onions, golden raisin pistachio cous cous, sliced mini peppers with preserved lemon cumin vinaigrette
      $16.00
    • Crispy Goat Cheese Salad

      Mixed baby greens, panko-crusted goat cheese, cherry tomatoes, candied walnuts, sliced apple pears with creamy roasted shallot balsamic vinaigrette
      $16.00
    • Cashew Chicken Salad (DF)

      Shaved green and red cabbage, cilantro, mandarin oranges, fried chicken, crispy wontons, and cashews with sesame soy dressing
      $16.00
    • Seared Rare Tuna Niçoise Salad

      Seared rare tuna, hard boiled egg, blue lake green beans, baby mixed potatoes, cherry tomatoes, butter lettuce, shaved red onions, olives, cucumbers, anchovies with fried capers vinaigrette
      $16.00

    Kissy Fish

    • Edamame

      Boiled soy beans seasoned with togarashi, sugar, and salt dust
      $3.00
    • Fried Spam Musubi

      Crispy Fried Spam Musubi with Kabayaki Sauce
      $12.00
    • Togarashi Tuna (Seared Rare)

      Spicy Seared Tuna with Chinese Mustard Aioli Served with Short Grain Rice and Edamame
      $18.00
    • Seared Salmon

      Teppanyaki Salmon with Ponzu Sauce Served with Short Grain Rice and Edamame
      $18.00
    • Poke Trio

      Salmon, Hamachi and Tuna with Sliced Avocado and White Soy Sesame Sauce, Short Grain Rice and Edamame
      $18.00
    • Miso Black Cod

      Misoyaki Marinated and Broiled Black Cod with a Scallion Vinaigrette, Short Grain Rice and Edamame
      $19.00
    • Roasted Hamachi Collar

      Soy Marinated Hamachi Collar with a Lime Slice, Short Grain Rice and Edamame
      $18.00
    • Ribeye Steak (Medium Rare)

      Garlic Salted Ribeye with Cherry Tomato Fena'denne Sauce Served with Short Grain Rice and Edamame
      $20.00
    • Kabayaki Baby Back Ribs

      Sweet Soy Glazed Baby Ribs Served with Short Grain Rice and Edamame
      $18.00

    Sushi Burritos

    • Rainbow Roll

      Hamachi, Tuna, Salmon, Surimi Crab, Tempura Shrimp, Cucumber, Avocado, Sriracha Aioli with Crispy Ramen
      $14.00
    • Spicy Baked Salmon Roll

      Togarashi Mayo Baked Salmon with Shiitakes, Shrimp Tempura, Cucumber, Avocado with Crispy Ramen
      $13.00
    • Dragon Roll

      Eel, Shrimp Tempura, Cucumber, Avocado, Kabayaki Sauce and Sriracha Aioli with Crispy Ramen
      $14.00
    • California Roll

      Surimi Crab, Cucumber, Avocado, Sriracha Aioli with Crispy Ramen
      $12.00
    • Cucumber Avocado Roll

      Sliced Cucumbers, Avocado, Spicy Vegan Mayo and Crispy Ramen (Remove ramen to make vegan)
      $11.00

    Sides

    • Edamame

      Boiled soy beans seasoned with togarashi, sugar, and salt dust
      $3.00
    • Golden Fries

      House fries, lightly salted
      $7.00
    • Fried Spam Musubi

      Crispy Fried Spam Musubi with Kabayaki Sauce
      $12.00

    Miso Black Cod

    $19.00

    Misoyaki Marinated and Broiled Black Cod with a Scallion Vinaigrette, Short Grain Rice and Edamame

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    All hours
    SundayClosed
    Monday9:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Tuesday9:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Wednesday9:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Thursday9:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Friday9:00 am - 2:30 pm
    SaturdayClosed
    Restaurant info

    Colander Kitchens is a restaurant in downtown San Mateo serving breakfast and lunch, featuring Island style seafood and grill, French inspired salads, Sushirrito California style sushi burritos, Southern brunch, and classic Italian espresso drinks. Guests say they keep coming back for the best coffee, the best eggs benedict, the best miso cod, and the best salads in San Mateo. From handcrafted lattes and brûléed French toast at breakfast to seafood favorites like hamachi kama and other made-in-house specialties like our 48-hour ribs, we offer quality and value. Not a food hall/ghost kitchen. Our food is made in-house daily in small batches for the best quality. Available for private parties and corporate events. Extended hours coming soon

    Location

    50 East 3rd Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401

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