In Search of International Dishes

ASIAN


Coconut Surprise
Shrimp, scallops, lobster meat and mixed vegetables served in a coconut shell.
Chopstix
15801 City View Drive • Midlothian • 804-379-8308 •
www.chopstixva.com


BALKAN


Balkan Gourmet Schnitzel
Twelve ounces of perfectly seasoned beef and lamb patty mixed with pieces of smoked beef. Served on top of a grilled lepinja bread, filled with Kajmak. Served with a side of fries and cabbage salad.
Balkan Restaurant
8905 Patterson Avenue • 804-756-2255 • www.balkanrichmond.com



CARIBBEAN


Pan-Seared Tasmanian Salmon
Served with orange-serrano mojo over herbed almond israeli couscous, sauteed french green beans and pineapple-chile jam.
Pescado’s
13126 Midlothian Turnpike • Midlothian • 804-379-7121 • www.pescadosseafood.com



CHINESE


Chicken Lettuce Wrap
Minced chicken with water chestnuts and mushrooms sauteed chicken with plum sauce served with four lettuce leaves.
Shanghai
6701 Lake Harbour Drive • Midlothian • 804-639-9089
9951 Hull Street Road • Richmond • 804-745-0866
www.shanghairest.com


ETHIOPIAN


Veggie Combo
A combination of garden fresh veggies such as cabbage, potatoes and lentils, accompanied by grain fed beef and lamb.
Addis
9 N. 17th Street • 804-308-3649 • www.addisrichmond.com


EUROPEAN


Le Tournedos Rossini
Filet Mignon topped with a slice of foie gras.
Belle Vie
1244 Alverser Plaza • Midlothian • 804-379-3338 • www.bellevieva.com


GREEK


Kristos Sampler
All the Greek favorites come on one platter featuring homemade pastichio, dolmades, spanikopita, tiropita, and marinated pork souvlaki.
Grapevine
11055 Three Chopt Road • 804-440-9100 • www.richmondgrapevine.com


Mezethes Platter
Tiropitas, spanakopitas, dolmades, calamari, gyros, sausage, chicken souvlaki, olives, feta, cucumbers, tomatoes, taramasalata, and tzatziki.
The Greek Island
9503-C W. Broad St. • 804-290-0002 • www.greekislandsva.com



INDIAN


Chicken Saffron
Tandoori chicken breast in a delicately spiced saffron sauce with sauteed vegetables.
Anokha
4015 Lauderdale Drive • 804-360-8686 • www.anokha.us


Savory Mango Glazed Prawns, Mango-Five Bean Salad, Spiced Beet Chutney
This is Lehja’s award winning Chef Mel Oza’s signature dish showcasing modern Indian cuisine.
Lehja
11800 West Broad Street • 804-364-1111 • www.lehja.com



IRISH


Shepherd's Pie
Beef and vegetables in a thick sauce, topped with a heaping mound of mashed potatoes served with salad.
O’Toole’s Restaurant and Pub
4800 Forest Hill Avenue • Richmond • 804-233-1781 • www.otoolesrestaurant.com



JAMAICAN


Oxtail
Yes, it is the tail of a cow, in their case a steer tail. It is also a labor of love! This dish is rich, tender and deliciously satisfying! An authentic Jamaican dish, it is not uncommon to see folks eat this meal with their fingers just so that they can lick them afterwards!
Carena’s Jamaican Grill
7102 Midlothian Turnpike • Richmond •804-422-JERK • www.422jerk.com
Jamaica House
1215 West Broad St. • 804-358-5793 • www.jamaicahouseonline.com



JAPANESE


Samurai Roll & Spicy Lobster Roll
Samurai Roll - shrimp tempura, spicy tuna and avocado inside, and is topped with fresh salmon, spicy mayo and eel sauce. Spicy Lobster Roll - spicy lobster, cucumber and avocado inside the roll and tempura crunch and a drizzle of sweet eel sauce over the top.
Kobe
19 S. 13th Street • Richmond • 804-643-8080 • www.kobesteakandsushi.com



MEXICAN


Chicken Poblano
Grilled chicken slices, cooked with poblano pepper topped cheese dip, served with rice, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole and tortillas.
Don Papa Grande
12806 Jefferson Davis Highway • Chester • 804-796-7988


Parillada del Mar
Grilled chicken, steak and shrimp served with rice, beans, pico de gallo and tortillas.
El Caporal
1417 E. Ridge Road • 804-674-1090 • www.elcaporalmexicanrestaurant.com


Lobster Tail with Tiger Shrimp
Cooked with red and yellow peppers, red onions, cilantro and tequila lime butter sauce. Served with white rice.
El Cerro Azul
13561 Midlothian Turnpike • Midlothian • 804-858-5000 •
www.elcerroazul.com


Burrito Cancun
A burrito filled with delicious marinated grilled shrimp, onions and tomatoes, smothered with melted cheese. Served with Spanish rice, grated cheese, lettuce, tomato and sour cream.
Little Mexico
1328 W. Cary Street • 804-525-4216 •
www.littlemexicova.com


Tios Steak Fajita
Slow roasted chipotle mexican vegetables with succulent mouth watering filet mignon cutlets.
Mariachis Mexican Grill
10456 Midlothian Turnpike • Midlothian • 804-272-5692


Burrito Monterrey
A big burrito filled with grilled steak and chorizo sauce, covered with nacho cheese and pico de gollo. Served with rice and beans.
Mi Jalisco
9523-B Kings Charter Drive • Ashland • 804-550-4744 •
www.mi-jalisco.com


Burrito Chicken Chipotle
A tortilla wrapped with grilled chicken, filled with rice, green peppers, covered with a mango sauce and creamy chipotle sauce. Served with charro beans and creamy salad.
Plaza Azteca
15600 Westchester Commons Way • Midlothian • 804-897-1124
12020 W. Broad Street • Henrico • 804-360-7439 •
www.plazaazteca.com


MOROCCAN


Moroccan Lamb & Ossobuco
Slow cooked shank of lamb marinated in special Moroccan spices, served over steamed couscous and topped with a vegetable medley and garnished with caramelized onions and raisins. On the right is Ossobco–slow cooked, tender veal shank topped with carmelized prunes.
Riad Authentic Moroccan Grill
8902 W. Broad St. Coming Soon!


SICILIAN


Veal Chops Milanese
10 oz. bone-in panko breaded veal chops over cool basil salad.
Sapori Ristorante Italiano
3513 Festival Park Plaza • Chester • 804-425-4628 •
www.saporiflavors.com


THAI


Grilled Shrimp & Pork Platter
Served with rice noodles, rice paper, lettuce, cucumber, tomato, basil, peanut sauce or fish sauce topped with crushed peanuts.
Asian Bistro & Pho
2612 Perdue Springs Drive • Chester • 804-425-9802 • www.asian-bistro.com


Pla Dook Curry
Crispy catfish with eggplants, straw mushrooms and onions smothered in red curry milk sauce.
Made In Asia
7302 Hancock Drive • Chesterfield • 804-739-8160 •
www.madeinasiacc.com


Thai Royal Duck Curry
Crispy duck in red curry, pineapple, tomato and lychee.
Siam Paragon
13120 Midlothian Turnpike • Midlothian • 804-272-9011 •
www.siamparagonva.com


Tom Yum Chicken Noodle Soup
Noodles, sliced chicken, tomato, mushrooms, lime leaves, lemongrass and galangal in hot and sour soup.
Thai Flavor Food & Noodle
4040-F Cox Road • 804-562-4105


Panang
Red curry and coconut milk. Made from finely ground red chili peppers and creamy coconut milk, Panang offers a bit of heat and herbal spices served over jasmine rice.
Thai Top Ten
911 Grace St. • 804-254-8195 • www.thaitoptenrestaurant.com