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    VEN A Communal Eatery - Ethnic Fusion Cuisine

    501 N China Lake Blvd

    Suite C

    Ridgecrest, CA 93555


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    Fusion Frites
    Sides
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    Featured Items

    • Pommes Frites (French Fries)

      Fried shoestring potatoes dusted with Cajun seasoning Mild Heat Contains Spices Gluten-Free, Vegan
      $7.00
    • Il Figo Burger

      A smashed Steakburger patty (Made with fresh-ground Angus beef) with fig butter, goat cheese, arugula, and a drizzle of hot honey on a toasted brioche bun Mild Heat Contains Wheat, Dairy, Eggs, Honey
      $18.00
    • Jerk Chicken Tacos

      Caribbean-style jerk chicken topped with a Central American-style curtido (cabbage, red onions, carrots) sliced scallions, and our signature Caribbean Habanero salsa on flash-fried corn masa tortillas Medium Heat Contains Spices, Soy Non-Dairy, Gluten-Free
      $10.00+

    Salads

    • Il Figo Salad

      Spring mix greens, tomato, onion, goat cheese, hot honey, and house-made fig balsamic vinaigrette Mild Contains Dairy, Honey
      $16.00+
    • Jerk Chicken Salad

      Spring mix greens, tomatoes, red onions, Central American-style curtido, goat cheese, and our signature Caribbean Habanero Medium Spice Contains Soy, Dairy, Spices
      $20.00
    • The Soul Bird Chicken Salad

      Spring mix greens, tomatoes, onions, Asiago-Parm cheese, The Soul Bird Chicken fillet, and our creamy house dressing Mild Spice Contains Wheat, Dairy, Spices
      OUT OF STOCK
      $20.00

    Sandwiches

    • OG Bubba’s Burger

      A smashed Steakburger patty (Made with fresh-ground Angus beef) with white American cheese, lettuce, and our secret sauce on a toasted brioche bun Mild Contains Wheat, Dairy, Eggs
      $14.00
    • Bubba’s DLX Burger

      A smashed Steakburger patty (Made with fresh-ground Angus beef) with white American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, and our secret sauce on a toasted brioche bun Mild Contains Wheat. Dairy, Eggs
      $16.00
    • Il Figo Burger

      A smashed Steakburger patty (Made with fresh-ground Angus beef) with fig butter, goat cheese, arugula, and a drizzle of hot honey on a toasted brioche bun Mild Heat Contains Wheat, Dairy, Eggs, Honey
      $18.00
    • The Soul Bird Chicken Sandwich

      A moderately spicy crispy fried chicken thigh fillet brined in the style of Willie Mae's Scotch House (NOLA), served with delicious Kaylin+Kaylin honey mustard pickles and our secret sauce on a toasted brioche bun Mild Heat Contains Soy, Wheat Eggs, Dairy, Spices
      $20.00
    • Sweet Chili Chicken Sandwich

      A spicy crispy fried chicken thigh fillet in a sweet chili sauce with creamy coleslaw Mild Heat Contains Soy, Wheat, Eggs, Dairy, Spices
      $22.00
    • Jerk Chicken Tacos

      Caribbean-style jerk chicken topped with a Central American-style curtido (cabbage, red onions, carrots) sliced scallions, and our signature Caribbean Habanero salsa on flash-fried corn masa tortillas Medium Heat Contains Spices, Soy Non-Dairy, Gluten-Free
      $10.00+
    • Cajun Shrimp Tacos

      Cajun shrimp topped with lettuce, tomato, and red onion, and our signature Caribbean Habanero salsa on flash-fried corn masa tortillas Medium Heat Contains Shellfish, Spices Non-Dairy, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
      $10.00+
    • Vegan Jerk Taco

      Caribbean jerk-seasoned crispy chickpeas, Central American-style curtido, sliced scallions, Caribbean Habanero salsa, flash-fried corn tortillas Medium Heat Contains Spices Non-Dairy, Gluten-Free, Vegan
      $8.00+
    • Jerk Salmon Tacos

      Caribbean-style jerk seasoned salmon topped with a Central American-style curtido (cabbage, red onions, carrots) sliced scallions, and our signature Caribbean Habanero salsa on flash-fried corn masa tortillas Medium Spice Contains Spices, Fish Non-Dairy, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
      $20.00

    Pastas

    • Creole Pasta (mild)

      Penne pasta tossed in a deliciously rich Creole cream sauce and finished with scallions and grated Pecorino Romano Mild Contains Wheat, Dairy
      $20.00
    • Creole Pasta with Beef (mild)

      Penne pasta tossed in a deliciously rich Creole cream sauce, topped with our well-seasoned fresh-ground Angus Beef and finished with scallions and grated Pecorino Romano Mild Contains Wheat, Dairy, Beef
      $24.00
    • Creole Pasta with Jerk Chicken (medium heat)

      Penne pasta tossed in a deliciously rich Creole cream sauce, topped with our deliciously spicy Jerk Chicken for a bit of Island flare similar to ”Rasta Pasta” and finished with scallions and grated Pecorino Romano Medium Contains Soy, Wheat, Dairy, Chicken
      $25.00
    • Creole Pasta with Cajun Shrimp (medium)

      Penne pasta tossed in a deliciously rich Creole cream sauce, topped with our delicious Cajun Shrimp and finished with scallions and grated Pecorino Romano Medium Contains Wheat, Dairy, Shellfish
      $27.00

    Fusion Frites

    Pommes Frites topped with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cheese, and a choice of House Dressing, Secret Sauce, Caribbean Habanero or Ketchup
    • Fusion Frites

      $14.00
    • Beef Fusion Fries

      $18.00
    • Jerk Chicken Fusion Fries

      $19.00
    • Cajun Shrimp Fusion Fries

      $20.00

    Sides

    • Pommes Frites (French Fries)

      Fried shoestring potatoes dusted with Cajun seasoning Mild Heat Contains Spices Gluten-Free, Vegan
      $7.00

    Sweets

    • Colossal NY Cheesecake

      Colossal New York Style Cheesecake is baked sweet and delicious with a rich and creamy soft top Contains Dairy, Wheat
      $10.00
    • Cobbler alla Mode

      Fruit Cobbler of the week made with seasonal fruit and crumbly cobbler crust topped with Premium Vanilla Bean IcebCream Contains Dairy, Wheat, Sugar, Spices
      OUT OF STOCK
      $13.00
    • Cobbler

      Fruit Cobbler of the week made with seasonal fruit and crumbly cobbler crust Contains Dairy, Wheat, Sugar, Spices
      OUT OF STOCK
      $10.00
    • Barq’s Root Beer Float

      Premium Hand Scooped Vanilla Bean ice cream with Barq’s Root Beer Contains Dairy, Sugar
      $10.00
    • ”Black Cow” Coke Float

      Premium Vanilla Bean ice cream with Coca-Cola Contains Dairy, Sugar
      $10.00
    • ”Spider” Sprite Float

      Premium Hand Scooped Vanilla Bean Ice Cream with Sprite Contains Dairy, Sugar
      $10.00
    • ”Dirty Dr Pepper” Dr Pepper Float

      Premium Hand Scooped Vanilla Bean ice cream with Dr Pepper Contains Dairy, Sugar
      $10.00
    • ”Cherry Coke Float”

      Premium Hand Scooped Vanilla Bean ice cream with Cherry Coke Contains Dairy, Sugar
      $10.00
    • ”Sprunch Float” Spirit and Fruit Punch Float

      Premium Hand Scooped Vanilla Bean ice cream with Sprite and Hi-C Flashin Fruit Punch Contains Dairy, Sugar
      $10.00
    • ”Dreamsicle Float” Orange Fanta Float

      Premium Hand Scooped Vanilla Bean ice cream with Orange Fanta Contains Dairy, Sugar
      $10.00

    Drinks

    • Coca-Cola 20 oz Fountain

      $5.00
    • Coke Zero 20 oz Fountain

      $5.00
    • Cherry Coke 20 oz Fountain

      $5.00
    • Dr Pepper 20 oz Fountain

      $5.00
    • Barq’s Root Beer 20 oz Fountain

      $5.00
    • Sprite 20 oz Fountain

      $5.00
    • Orange Fanta 20 oz Fountain

      $5.00
    • Hi-C Flashin Fruit Punch 20 oz Fountain

      $5.00
    • Fresh Brewed Iced Tea Unsweetened 20 oz Fountain

      $5.00
    • Agua del Dia (Fruit Waters) 20 oz

      $7.00

    Add Ons

    • Caribbean Habanero Sauce

      $1.00
    • Creamy House Dressing

      $1.00
    • Secret Sauce

      $1.00
    • House Vinaigrette

      $1.00
    • Fig Balsamic Vinaigrette

      $1.00
    • Side of Kosher Salt

      $0.50
    • Side of Black Pepper

      $0.50
    • Side of Cajun Seasoning

      $0.50

    Utensils

    Please help us minimize single use plastic and paper waste by requesting only what you need. Thank you.
    • Forks

    • Knives

    • Spoons

    • Napkins


    All hours
    SundayClosed
    Monday11:30 am - 1:30 pm, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    Tuesday11:30 am - 1:30 pm, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    Wednesday11:30 am - 1:30 pm, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    Thursday11:30 am - 1:30 pm, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 1:30 pm, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Saturday11:30 am - 1:30 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    VEN A Communal Eatery is Southern California’s home for bold, globally inspired Ethnic Fusion Cuisine. Since opening on July 11, 2020, VEN has been blending flavors and textures from an ethnically and culturally diverse palate through its restaurant, catering, and concessions. Wherever people gather, VEN brings the kind of food that gathers people.

    Location

    501 N China Lake Blvd, Suite C, Ridgecrest, CA 93555

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