understory oakland (3340 International Blvd, Unceded Ohlone Territory) ❊ Worker-Owned Collective Restaurant

Fresh watermelon cubes, coconut feta, arugula, gem lettuce with herb vinaigrette

Battered whole Poblano chile stuffed with carrots, eggplant, oyster mushrooms, java rice, mozzarella cheese. Choice of rice bowl or flour tortilla burrito.

Potato, sweet potato, butternut squash, & brussel sprouts topped with fresh herbs and pickle red onion. Choice of lechon (pork belly), vegan pork, oyster mushrooms, or vegan longganisa.

Choice of Beef or Housemade Fava Bean Patty, choice of cheddar cheese or vegan cheddar, caramelized papaya, arugula, aioli on a toasted brioche bun. (+$4 for fries or $5 for salad)

Pamapa seasoning (Coconut ash, lemongrass, galangal), atchara (green papaya & carrot pickles), arugula, aioli on a toasted brioche bun. Choice of crispy fried chicken thigh or vegan fried chicken.

Java rice (garlic annatto), cabbage slaw, cucumber, tomato, spiced aioli (vegan). Your choice of Fried or Grilled version of chicken thigh or vegan chicken.

White hominy corn in a savory tomatillo vegetable broth served with shredded cabbage, radish, cilantro, lime (add shredded chicken or mushrooms +$4)

Garlic Annatto Rice

creamy rice and oat milk blended with ube, cinnamon, and vanilla for a dreamy, lightly sweet sip (vegan & gluten free)

House made flavors: Jamaica (Hibiscus) or Seasonal Fruit (weekly rotation)

House-favorite herbal tea blend: Tulsi (holy basil), hibiscus, lemon balm, lemon verbena, passion flower, Hawthorne berry, chamomile, and sweetened with agave. Hot or Iced.

Tangy, naturally fermented drink made with ripe mango, pineapple rind, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Refreshingly tart and bubbly. (vegan & gluten free)

10.5 fl oz Canned Coconut Water

Selected Coffee from Equal Exchange or Mother Tongue Coffee (Roasted in Oakland).

Selected Decaffienated Coffee from Equal Exchange or Mother Tongue Coffee (Roasted in Oakland).

White, Red, Oolong, Green, or Herbal teas sourced from 101 Tea in Fremont and Blue Willow Tea in Berkeley.

Earl Grey (Blue Willow Tea), pandan syrup, oat milk foam.

Tres Leches milk (oat milk, coconut milk, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, & rose water) with your choice of tea: Matcha or Hojicha (roasted green tea). Hot or Iced.

Curated Cold Brew Blend (Ethiopia+Mexico), pandan syrup, coconut-oatmilk.

Coffee brewed with brown sugar, cinnamon, star anise, cardamom, cloves, orange peel. Cold version comes with orange coconut oat milk foam.

A tropical play on limoncello; Calamansi(Filipino citrus), pandan, coconut water, cane sugar with Cold Brew Blend (Ethiopia+Mexico), housemade tonic syrup and sparkling water.

A dessert as a drink! Cold Brew Blend (Ethiopia+Mexico), pandan syrup, and Turon foam (banana, jackfruit, coconut+oat milk) with a mini fried Turon garnish. (Gluten Free version available)

Spring/Summer Seasonal Drink. Farmer's Market organic strawberries, orange blossom, choice of milk, matcha or hojicha (roasted green tea).

Creamy Coconut Pudding with Mango Topping

Rice based vegan ice cream with strawberry caramel and balsamic topping