Roots Menu

1216 Bardstown Road

502-452-6688 Items may be ordered off of both menus for carryout.
For catering inquiries, please call us at 502-452-6678

Soups

Miso mushroom soup miso / tofu / carrots / peas (V)(GF) 6.50
Wonton fresh egg noodles / five spice tofu / scallions 7.50/9.50
Pho traditional Vietnamese noodles / tofu (V)(GF) 7.50/9.50
Hue rice noodles / tofu / spicy chili broth (V)(GF) 7.50/9.50
Green curry tofu / carrots / sweet potatoes / edamame / zucchini / corn / coconut milk (V)(GF) 6.50/9.00
Fresh udon noodles tofu / fried shallots / spicy chili broth (V)(GF) 7.50/9.50
Butternut squash red Thai curry / tofu crouton / Greek yogurt (GF) 6.50/9.00
Special Ramen Soup Wheat noodle / spicy vegetable broth / tofu / vegetarian ham / soft-boiled egg / onion / pickled cabbage / pickled carrots / nori 12.90

Salads

Smoked caprese Lapsang Souchong infused balsamic vinaigrette 8.90
Ginger poached pear marinated feta / Kentucky mint / citrus vinaigrette (GF) 8.00
Beech mushroom edamame / creamy miso dressing (GF) 7.50
Green papaya tofu / soy protein / apple / fried shallots / peanuts / paddy herbs / sweet chili vinaigrette (V) 8.50
Glass noodles turmeric tofu / Thai basil / peanuts / lettuce / cucumbers / sprouts / pickled daikon / crispy rice noodles (V) 8.50
Red grapefruit avocado / fennel / herbed vinaigrette (V)(GF) 8.00
Jicama Bell pepper / red onion / mandarin orange / vinaigrette / cilantro (V)(GF) 8.00
Bouquet salad zucchini / spring mix / mint / carrot / red cabbage / creamy miso dressing (V)(GF)10.50
Thai salad lettuce / pickled daikon / edamame / roasted peanut / avocado / green & red onion / ginger dressing (V)(GF) 10.90

Savories

Steamed edamame steamed fresh soybeans in their pods / sea salt5.50

Fried oyster mushroomswasabi aioli 10.50

Crispy rolls crispy egg rolls / green leaf lettuce / mint / Vietnamese Sauce (V) 7.00

Crispy avocado and tomato rolls tamarind sauce / pickled vegetables (V) 7.00

Cucumber Roll cucumbers / tofu / pickled daikon / basil / tamarind sauce (V)(GF)8.90

Tempura fried seasonal vegetables Wasabi Aioli 10.00

Fried tofu squares tamarind sauce (V)(GF) 6.50

Crispy pita chips chickpea and white bean puree / rosemary / toasted almonds / white truffle oil (v) 8.00

Braised beetsBeets / Potatoes / yellow curry / coconut milk / shallots (V)(GF) 7.00

Sautéed baby spinachlemon / garlic (V)(GF) 6.00

Root vegetables lemon / rosemary / olive oil (V)(GF) 7.00

White beans and cabbage cabbage / spinach / caramelized shallots / asiago cheese (v) 8.00

Steamed rice rolls tofu / mushrooms / carrots / lettuce / sprouts / pickled daikon / Thai basil / fried shallots / vietnamese sauce (V) 10.50

Summer rolls sautéed vegetables / tofu / veggie ham / mint / Thai basil / crispy cigar / tamarind sauce (V)(GF) 8.90

Pan-fried pot stickers tofu / carrots / celery / mushrooms / onions / soy & toasted sesame glaze (V) 6.50

Vietnamese crepe wild mushrooms / onions / sprouts / tofu (V) 9.00

Lettuce Wraps crispy rice noodles / tofu / carrots / water chestnuts / wood ear mushrooms / vietnamese sauce (V)(GF)8.90

Wild mushroom & sun-dried tomato paté toasted baguette slices / pickled vegetables 9.90

Steamed Banana Leaf rice / tofu / veggie ham / peas / carrot / lotus seeds / fried shallots (V) 10.50

Crispy potato nest tofu / seasonal vegetables / brown sauce (V)(GF) 13.50

Pan-seared ravioli bleu cheese / boursin cheese / baby spinach / white truffle oil / micro greens 11.50

Forbidden rice risotto baby spinach / black cherries / candied walnuts / goat cheese 11.50

Pan-fried rice noodles seasonal vegetables / tofu / brown sauce (V)(GF) 13.50

Japanese eggplant tofu / onions / coconut milk curry sauce (V)(GF) 11.50

Tofu clay pot wild mushrooms / onions / cilantro / mushroom soy demi (V) 13.00

Vermicelli rice noodles lettuce / cucumbers / sprouts / lemongrass tofu / fried shallots / peanuts (V)(GF) 9.90

Eggroll & rice Noodle lettuce / cucumbers / sprouts / fried shallots / egg rolls / peanuts (V)(GF) 9.90

Eggroll & rice Noodle w/ Tofu lettuce / cucumbers / sprouts / lemongrass tofu / egg rolls / fried shallots / peanuts (V)(GF) 12.90

Crispy shiitake mushroomBattered shiitake mushroom / red bell pepper / zucchini / celery / red onion / brown sauce (V) 13.50

Orange tofuBattered Tofu / Red Bell Pepper / Fresh Orange / Zucchini / Snow Peas / Orange Sauce (V) 13.50

Fresh green bean & tofuGreen Beans / Tofu / Black beans (V)(GF) 13.50

Roots Fajitatofu / carrot / zucchini / sweet potato / red onion / green onion / cilantro / tomato / sour cream / jalapeno / lettuce / corn tortillas (V) 13.50

Sizzling Sticky RiceBBQ tofu / cucumber / zucchini / celery / red onion / carrot / green onion / cilantro / bed of sticky rice (V) 13.50

Special Lemongrass TofuSpicy fried tofu / lemongrass / onion / tomatoes / cucumber (V)(GF) 13.50

Extra Vegetables/Noodles/Tofu2.00
Side of White or Brown Rice2.00

Estate Teas

Blacks

[Assam] Borengajuli Estate (FBOP), Second Flush, India 3.25
Himalayan Mountain Tips (TGFOP), First Flush, Nepal 4.25
[Darjeeling] Soom Estate (TGFOP 1), First Flush, India 5.25
[Darjeeling] Upper Namring Estate (FTGFOP 1), Second Flush, India 4.25
Santosa Estate (BOPS), Indonesia 3.25
Milima Estate (GFBOP 1), Kenya 3.25
Keemun Imperial, Organic, China 4.25
Los Andes Nature Reserve, Organic, (Fanning), Guatemala 3.25
Satemwa Estate (CTC), Malawi 3.25
Lapsang Souchong (Smoked), China 4.25

Oolongs

Finest Grade Formosa, Organic, Taiwan 3.25
Fine Ti Kuan Yin (“Iron Goddess of Mercy”), China 3.25
Tung Ting Jade Formosa, Taiwan 4.25
Wuyi Mountain Milk Oolong, China 5.25

Greens

Jasmine3.25
Gyokuro Asahina, Extra Fine, Organic, Japan 6.25
Sencha, First Flush (Premium), Japan 5.25
Matcha, Organic Ceremonial Grade 5.25
Genmaicha (“Brown Rice Tea”) 3.25
Fine Lung Ching (“Dragon’s Well”), Organic, China 4.25
Ancient Peaks Mao Feng, Organic, China 4.25
Osprey Gunpowder, Organic, China 3.25
Vietnamese Green Lotus, Vietnam 3.25

Whites

Yin Zhen Silver Needle, China 6.25
Pai Mu Tan White Peony, Organic, China 5.25

Pu-Erhs

Bird's Nest (Aged 5 years), China 5.25
Young, Bold-Leaf Pu-Erh, China 3.25

Flavored, Scented, & Blended Teas

Cocoa Cardamom Tango (Ceylong - Black)3.25
The Blanc de Cassis (White Peony)4.25
Earl Grey de la Creme3.25
Pomegranate & Rosehips (Ceylon)3.25
Indian Masala Chai (Assam)3.25
Moroccan Mint (Green)3.25
Frankfort Avenue Blend (Blacks)4.25
Madagascar Vanilla Sunday Blend (Blacks)3.25
Berry Burst (Green)4.25

Other Teas

Rooibos (Caffiene Free African Red Bush)Pure / Orange / Peach / Earl Grey / Sweet Almond / Chai / Lemon Chiffon / Vanilla3.25
HerbalsSpearmint / Peppermint / Chamomile / Lemon-Mango / Hibiscus / Rosebuds / Lavender / Apricot Dream3.25
Yerba MateYerba Mate / Roasted Mate / Lemon mate / Spearmint Mate3.25

(V) Can Be Made Vegan
(GF) Can Be Made Gluten Free