Sichuan Take out from Myndful Kitchen Collective (formally Benny's Kitchen) in SLO Every Monday from 5- 8pm.
*New menu is posted every Wed/Thursday.
*Monday Orders by walk-in only.
*Online Pre-orders are recommended - walk-in orders will be limited.
*Please get your order in by 8am Monday.
*Day of orders will be taken by walk-in only.
- We always have plenty of Chicken Wontons, Dan Dan Noodles and Mapo Tofu
Logistics:
About the Menu:
*Please get your order in by 8am Monday.
*Day of orders will be taken by walk-in only.
- We always have plenty of Chicken Wontons, Dan Dan Noodles and Mapo Tofu
Logistics:
- Bring your own containers if you can (preferably one container per each dish ordered)
- ****If you do plan on bringing containers, please say so in your order comments!
- There is out-door seating available to eat your food on site.
- Please don't forget to select what time you will be coming to pick up your order
- To make sure your food is hot and fresh, we will wait until you arrive to prepare the order. So please expect to get your food around 10 min after your arrival to the kitchen. If you are in a hurry to pickup, please say so in the notes and we will have your order prepacked and ready for you at the time selected.
- Pick up location is at Myndful Kitchen Collective (formally Benny's Kitchen) - 977 Foothill Blvd #109, SLO Parking is in back of the shopping center.
About the Menu:
- Main dishes are fairly large and portioned with sharing family style in mind.
- Dishes vary on spicy level. However, general I keep the spice around 3 or 4/10 to let the flavors of the food stand out. If you want extra spice, please let us know in the comments of your order and we'll gladly spicy it up for you.
- Recommended servings are
- Noodles are generally 1 order per person
- For Lighter Eaters: 2 dishes for 3 people plus 1 order rice per person.
- For Big Eaters: 1 dish and 1 rice per person
Mung Bean and Acorn Jelly Salad 凉粉
$8.00
Jellies made from starch are very common in China and greater Asia. In Sichuan, jellies made from mung bean or sweet potato starches are most common. In Korea Acorn Jelly is quite common. Here in on the Central Coast, Acorns used to be an important food for Native Americans. This dish is a collaboration of traditional local foods with Sichuan techniques and flavors. And its really delicious.
Chicken Wontons in Chili Sauce 红油馄饨
$11.00
16 chicken wontons mixed in a sichuan chili oil - vinegar sauce.
Dan Dan Noodles with Shiitake 担担面
$15.00
Etto noodles with sesame-soy dressing, topped with minced shiitake and local greens
*vegan
Zha Jiang Noodle 炸酱面
$16.00
炸酱面 zha jiang mian "fried sauce noodle" is a famous noodle from Beijing. It is made by frying ground meat (we use beef) in fermented wheat paste, bean paste and spices to create a thick savory sauce that is a perfect match for noodles. To balance the richness of the sauce, it is served with some fresh veggies (ie sprouts, carrots, cucumber and/or bok choy). Topped with peanuts.
Rice 米饭
$2.00
Fragrant medium grain rice. Highly recommended for the main dishes to balance out the bold flavors.
Ma Po Tofu 麻婆豆腐
$15.00
Organic Tofu simmered in a spicy, sichuan peppercorn heavy sauce. This dish has converted many non-tofu lovers into fans.
"Ma Po" Literally means "pock-marked Grandma" ... legend has it, that the woman who invented the dish was an elderly restaurant owner who happen to suffer from smallpox as a child and subsequently had a pock-marked face. Though pointing out other's physical appearance is not as taboo in Chinese culture, I dont know how thrilled she would be to know that her legacy included her scared face. As a consolation for her perhaps, the dish is mostly found in its Chinese romanization leaving most foreigners unaware of its literal meaning.
It is a classic Sichuan dish and has even migrated to near by countries, like Japan and Korea.
Mushroom and Crunchy Rice 锅巴炒蘑菇
$15.00
This is a classic Sichuan delicacy. Shiitake mushrooms fried up with homemade crunchy rice cakes and farmers market veggies finished in a sweet and tangy "lychee sauce." Super fun and interesting mix of flavors and textures.
Dry Fried Long Beans 干煸豆角
$14.00
Farmers Market long beans wok fried with garlic, chilies, fermented mustard greens and black soy beans. Dry Fried Long Beans are a classic Sichuan dish loved by all and a favorite among tourists.
We had to go all the way down to Santa Maria Farmers Market to get our hands on fresh long beans.