Asian Fusion
Stubborn Buddha 332 main st
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LUNCH MENU
Appetizers
Breads
Flakey Paratha | Tandoori Naan | Green Chili Kitchiya | House Chutney$12.00
Chicken Satay
Classic Indonesian Style | Coconut - Ginger, Lemongrass Marinade | House Roasted Spices | Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce | Lime & Cucumber Pickle$14.00
Crispy Rice
Big Eye Tuna Poké | Sesame, Scallion, Shaved Maui Onion & Pickled Carrots | Sriracha Mayo & Sweet Soy$18.00
Samosas
Crispy, Indian Spiced Potato & Green Pea Cutlets w/ Ginger, Cilantro & Indian Spices. Served w/ a Dou House Chutneys (V)$12.00
Togarashi Potatoes
Triple-cooked crispy potatoes | Sesame | Sriracha Mayo | Scallion | Cilantro | Black Soy | Nori$14.00
Dumplings
Crispy Pork Dumplings w/ Garlic, Ginger & Scallions | Aromatic, House-made Chili Crisp | Shoyu - Black Garlic Sauce (5 pcs)$14.00
Calamari
Crispy Jumbo Humbolt Calamari | Kimchi Aioli | Lemon$18.00
Sour Carrots
$6.00
Kimchi
$6.00
Watermelon Radish Kimchi
$9.00Asian Slaw
$5.00Garlic - Sesame Vegetable
$12.00Goong Che
Thai Style Ceviche | N.C. Grouper | Maui Onion, Mild Chili & Red Pepper | Passionfruit -Mango Leche de Tigre | Mung Bean Sprouts w/ Avocado-Cucumber-Rice Wine Vinaigrette. Potato Crisps$18.00OUT OF STOCK
Salads
Lunch Entree
Buddha Burger
8oz Wagyu Burger | Sesame Bun. Cheese & Sriracha Mayo | Napa, Tomato & Onion. Served with Togarashi Fries$19.00Buddha Bowl
Served over Sticky Rice and crowned with house Pickled Cucumbers & Sour Carrots. Avocado, Watermelon Radish Kimchi, & Scallion. Finished with Sriracha Mayo & Tamari glaze. With your Choice of Protein:$22.00Pork Belly & Sesame Noodle
Crisped Certified Prime Pork Belly | House Made 5-Spice | Honey, Garlic & Gochujang Roasted Mushrooms | Chinese Broccoli | Wok Fried - Spicy Garlic - Sesame Noodles$19.00
Bahn Mi
Custom made Bahn Mi roll from the French Broad Pastry Kitchen | Asian Slaw | Thai Basil, Mint & Cilantro | Hoisin & Shaved Cucumber. With your Choice of Protein:$19.00K.F.C. Wrap
$19.00OUT OF STOCKLunch Kashmiri Chicken
$19.00OUT OF STOCK
DINNER MENU
Appetizers
Breads
Flakey Paratha | Tandoori Naan | Green Chili Kitchiya | House Chutney$12.00
Asian Salad
Shaved Napa Cabbage | Korean Carrots | Cilantro | Roasted Peanuts | Tomato | Rice Wine Vinaigrette$14.00
Avocado Cucumber Salad
Persian Cucumber & Avocado | Garlic, Ginger & House Made Chili Crisp | Sesame - Chinkaing Vinaigrette | Cilantro | Little Gem Lettuce$14.00Crispy Rice
Big Eye Tuna Poké | Sesame, Scallion, Shaved Maui Onion & Pickled Carrots | Sriracha Mayo & Sweet Soy$18.00Dumplings
Crispy Pork Dumplings w/ Garlic, Ginger & Scallions | Aromatic, House-made Chili Crisp | Shoyu - Black Garlic Sauce (5 pcs)$14.00Samosas
Crispy, Indian Spiced Potato & Green Pea Cutlets w/ Ginger, Cilantro & Indian Spices. Served w/ a Dou House Chutneys (V)$12.00Togarashi Potatoes
Triple-cooked crispy potatoes | Sesame | Sriracha Mayo | Scallion | Cilantro | Black Soy | Nori$14.00Calamari
Crispy Jumbo Humbolt Calamari | Kimchi Aioli | Lemon$18.00Chicken Satay
Classic Indonesian Style | Coconut - Ginger, Lemongrass Marinade | House Roasted Spices | Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce | Lime & Cucumber Pickle$14.00
Bhel Puri
$13.00OUT OF STOCKGoong Che
Thai Style Ceviche | N.C. Grouper | Maui Onion, Mild Chili & Red Pepper | Passionfruit -Mango Leche de Tigre | Mung Bean Sprouts w/ Avocado-Cucumber-Rice Wine Vinaigrette. Potato Crisps$18.00OUT OF STOCKSalmon Crudo
Lightly Cured | Shallot | Black Garlic Capers | Lemon Zest | Fresh Lemon$18.00Hamachi - Chili
Sliced Sushi-Grade Hamachi | Serrano Pepper | Sesame Oil | Cilantro | House Yuzu - Katsuobushi Ponzu$18.00
Entree
K.F.C. Lo Mein
Korean Fried Chicken | Vegetable Lo Mein | Garlic - Ginger Soy$30.00
Blue Prawn Pad Thai
French Blue Prawns | Authentic Pad Thai Sauce | Tamarind | Shallots | Garlic | Rice Noodles | Crushed Peanut, Mung Bean Sprouts$32.00
Thai Fish Curry
Seared Grouper over a Spicy Lobster & Lemongrass Infused Thai Red Curry | Coconut Milk | Kefir Lime Leaf & Thai Basil | Sticky Rice | Mung Bean Sprouts | Scallion | Cilantro | Lime$49.00
Lemon Sake Chicken
Poulet Rouge - Airline Chicken Breast | Fresh Lemon | Ginjo Saké | Scallion & Butter | Sticky Rice & Chef's Choice Vegetable$36.00OUT OF STOCKChar Siu Fried Rice
Certified Prime Pork Belly | 36 Hour Preparation | Buddha 5 Spice Cure | House Made Chinese Char Siu Glaze | Scallion Fried Rice | Sour Carrots$34.00
Crispy Roasted Duck
Slow Roasted White Peking Duck | Flor de Sel + Black Pepper | Sake - Ginger, Tangerine & Japanese Whiskey Sauce | Tagarashi Potatoes | Chef's Choice Vegetable$55.00
Korean Glazed Salmon
Sesame Seared Scottish Salmon | Cucumber Pickle | Korean Sour Carrots | Sticky Rice | Honey, Shoyu, Black Garlic , Crushed Peanuts, & Gochujang Glaze$38.00
WAGYU & Sesame Noodle
Phoenix Farms 9+ Aussie Wagyu Bavette Steak | Honey, Garlic & Gochujang Roasted Mushrooms | Wok Fried Spicy Garlic - Sesame Noodles.$49.00
Tuna Poke Bowl
Big Eye Tuna Poké w/ Sesame, Ginger & Shoyu | Avocado | Cucumber Pickle | Sour Carrots & Wakame | Sticky Rice$28.00
Kashmiri Chicken Curry
Coconut - Ginger Curry | Garlic, Cream & Cilantro | Masala Roasted Cashews & Raisins | Banana | Raita | Naan$32.00Lemon Sake Fish
Chef's Fresh Catch | Fresh Lemon | Ginjo Saké | Scallion & Butter | Sticky Rice & Chef's Choice Vegetable$38.00pork belly noodle
$34.00OUT OF STOCKKids Fried Chicken & Butter Noodles
$14.00
Side
WINE & SAKE
Sake
Provide I.D. upon arrival.
Hakkaisan 45 Junmai Daiginjo
$48.00
Sho Chiku Bai Premium Ginjo
$26.00
Bunraku Yamahai Junmai "Forgotten Japanese Spirit"
$48.00
Tosatsuru “Azure”
$78.00
Kubota Senjyu "1000 Dreams"
$32.00
Kiku Masamune Crysanthemum Prince Taru Junmai Kimoto
$65.00
Sho Chiku Bai “Nigori” (Unfiltered )
$19.00
Kuheji ' Eau du Desir'
$120.00
All hours
| Sunday | 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm, 5:00 pm - 8:15 pm |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5:00 pm - 8:15 pm |
| Thursday | 5:00 pm - 8:15 pm |
| Friday | 12:15 pm - 3:15 pm, 5:00 pm - 8:15 pm |
| Saturday | 12:15 pm - 3:15 pm, 5:00 pm - 8:15 pm |
Restaurant info
We're cooking up contemporary Pan-Asian cuisine in the heart of downtown Highlands, NC. At The Stubborn Buddha, pan-Asian cuisine takes center stage through a menu inspired by flavors and techniques from across Thailand, India, Japan, China, and beyond. From rich curries and hand-folded dumplings to wok-fired noodles, fresh sushi, and vibrant shareable plates, every dish is designed to balance bold flavor with an elevated, approachable dining experience. Upstairs, guests can enjoy rooftop dining overlooking the Highlands town square, the perfect setting for craft cocktails, mountain air, and a lively night out surrounded by the energy of downtown.
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