Asian Fusion
Stubborn Buddha 332 main st
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Featured Items
Buddha 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:$22.00
Chicken Satay
Classic Indonesian Style | Coconut - Ginger, Lemongrass Marinade | House Roasted Spices | Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce | Lime & Cucumber Pickle$15.00
LUNCH MENU
Appetizers
Breads
Flakey Paratha | Tandoori Naan | Green Chili Kitchiya | House Chutney$12.00Chicken Satay
Classic Indonesian Style | Coconut - Ginger, Lemongrass Marinade | House Roasted Spices | Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce | Lime & Cucumber Pickle$15.00
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
Chkn 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
Crispy Rice
Big Eye Tuna Poké | Sesame, Scallion, Shaved Maui Onion & Pickled Carrots | Sriracha Mayo & Sweet Soy$18.00Hamachi - Chili
$20.00
Goong 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$19.00Salmon Crudo
OUT OF STOCK$19.00
Sour Carrots
$6.00
Kimchi
$6.00
Watermelon Radish Kimchi
$9.00Asian Slaw
$5.00Garlic - Sesame Vegetable
$12.00Mung Bean Salad
$9.00Spicy Tuna Roll
OUT OF STOCK$19.00Dry Falls Roll
OUT OF STOCK$21.00
Salads
Lunch Entree
Buddha Burger
8oz Wagyu Burger | Sesame Bun. Cheese & Sriracha Mayo | Napa, Tomato & Onion. Served with Togarashi Fries$22.00Buddha 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$20.00
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:OUT OF STOCK$22.00Thai Coconut Shrimp
OUT OF STOCK$22.00Lunch Kashmiri Chicken
OUT OF STOCK$22.00KFC Wrap
$22.00
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 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5:00 pm - 8:15 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:00 pm - 8:15 pm |
| Thursday | 5:00 pm - 8:15 pm |
| Friday | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm, 8:00 pm - 8:15 pm |
| Saturday | 12:15 pm - 3:15 pm, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm, 8:00 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.
Location
332 main st, Highlands, NC 28741
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