Stubborn Buddha 332 main st
East Asian
Closed4:30PM - 8:45PM
Featured Items
K.F.C. Lo Mein
Korean Fried Chicken | Vegetable Lo Mein | Garlic - Ginger Soy$32.00
Pork Dumplings
Crispy Pork Dumplings w/ Garlic, Ginger & Scallions | Aromatic, House-made Chili Crisp | Shoyu - Black Garlic Sauce (5 pcs)$14.00
Crispy Rice
Big Eye Tuna Poké | Sesame, Scallion, Shaved Maui Onion & Pickled Carrots | Sriracha Mayo & Sweet Soy$18.00
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$18.00Pork Dumplings
Crispy Pork Dumplings w/ Garlic, Ginger & Scallions | Aromatic, House-made Chili Crisp | Shoyu - Black Garlic Sauce (5 pcs)$14.00
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
Calamari
Crispy Jumbo Humbolt Calamari | Kimchi Aioli | Lemon$18.00
Chicken Satay
Classic Indonesian Style | Coconut - Ginger, Lemongrass Marinade | House Roasted Spices | Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce | Lime & Cucumber PickleOUT OF STOCK$15.00
Hamachi - Chili
Sliced Sushi-Grade Hamachi | Serrano Pepper | Sesame Oil | Cilantro | House Yuzu - Katsuobushi Ponzu$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$19.00
Mung Bean Salad
Four pieces of nigiri featuring two chef-selected fish, served as two pieces of each.$9.00Spicy Tuna Roll
Spicy Big Eye Tuna | Cucumber | Fried Shallots | Sriracha Mayo | Sweet Soy & Scallion$19.00tuna crudo
$20.00A5 Wagyu Tartare
Japanese A5 Wagyu Beef Tartare. Minced Shallot, Cucumber Pickle, Bell Pepper, Dijon, Egg Yolk & 20 Month Aged Taré. Wonton CrispsOUT OF STOCK$45.00
Entree
K.F.C. Lo Mein
Korean Fried Chicken | Vegetable Lo Mein | Garlic - Ginger Soy$32.00
Blue Prawn Pad Thai
French Blue Prawns | Authentic Pad Thai Sauce | Tamarind | Shallots | Garlic | Rice Noodles | Crushed Peanut, Mung Bean Sprouts$34.00
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$36.00
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.$52.00
Chicken Badami
North Indian Tomato - Garlic Curry | Ginger | Cream | Saffron & Fresh Cilantro | Masala Roasted Pistachios | Cucumber Raita | Naan$34.00Lemon Sake Fish
Chef's Fresh Catch | Fresh Lemon | Ginjo Saké | Scallion & Butter | Sticky Rice & Chef's Choice Vegetable$49.00Char Siu Fried Rice
OUT OF STOCK$36.00Kids Fried Chicken & Butter Noodles
OUT OF STOCK$14.00Sashimi Entree
$45.00Chicken Satay Entree
$34.00
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"
$36.00
Kiku Masamune Crysanthemum Prince Taru Junmai Kimoto
$65.00
Sho Chiku Bai “Nigori” (Unfiltered )
$26.00
Kuheji ' Eau du Desir'
OUT OF STOCK$120.00
All hours
| Sunday | 5:00 pm - 8:15 pm |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 3:30 pm - 8:15 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30 pm - 8:15 pm |
| Thursday | 3:30 pm - 8:15 pm |
| Friday | 4:30 pm - 6:15 pm, 8:15 pm - 8:45 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