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Flying Frog Cafe
1 Battery Park Ave
Asheville, NC 28801
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Main Menu
Prelude
Dahl
a traditional indian spicy lentil soup seasoned with ginger, cilantro, tamarind, and other spices.
- $7.00
- $13.00
Escargot Maison
oven roasted, fresh herbs, garlic, sweet butter and sea salt. served with freshly baked bread & lemon.
- $7.00
- $13.00
Samosa Tikki
spicy fried potato cutlets with green peas, raisins, onions, ginger, and indian spices. served with date-tamarind chutney and cilantro-ginger chutney.
- $7.00
- $13.00
Cajun Crawfish Cake
crawfish tails & cajun seasonings bound by a spicy crawfish mousseline, panseared. served over fresh watercress & finished with a creamy green onion sauce with sherry, thyme & cayenne.
- $7.00
- $13.00
Flying Frog Legs
a duo of our flying frog legs with spicy creole remoulade, served atop a fresh watercress & grape tomato salad.
- $7.00
- $13.00
Walnut, Pear, And Gorgonzola Salad
sliced pears, walnuts, and gorgonzola on a bed of mesculin greens with balsamic vinaigrette.
- $7.00
- $13.00
Stuffed Bayou Oysters
baked oysters on the half shell stuffed with a savory duxell with applewood-smoked bacon, onion, carrot, bell pepper and fresh lemon.
- $7.00
- $13.00
The Classic Caesar
crisp romaine hearts and fresh croutons tossed in the classic dressing with anchovy, lemon, fruity olive oil, garlic & parmesan.
- $7.00
- $13.00
Indian Sampler
samosa, papadum, masala chole, and dahl accompanied by date-tamarind chutney and cilantro-ginger chutney.
- $7.00
- $13.00
Spinach And Artichoke Dip
fresh spinach and artichoke hearts baked in a rich parmesan cheese, and garlic sauce. served with grilled pita.
- $7.00
- $13.00
Middle Eastern Sampler
traditional, roasted red pepper, and green chili - cilantro hummus, babaganouj and grilled pita.
- $7.00
- $13.00
Indian Bread Platter
a great starter or accompaniment to your indian meal: methi khakra, sago papad, naan, khitchiya and black pepper papadum. accompanied by cilantro-ginger chutney, date -tamarind chutney, and green mango chundho.
- $7.00
- $13.00
Symphony
Chefs Combination
our combination changes every night, please inquire about tonights selection.
- $17.00
- $33.00
Linguini Aglio E Olio
a classic italian pasta dish with roasted red peppers, scallions & capers sauteed in extra virgin olive oil with fresh garlic, oregano & parmesan cheese.
- $17.00
- $33.00
- Chicken Breast $5.00
- Chicken $7.00
- Shrimp $6.00
- Shrimp Crab $9.00
- Jumbo Lump Crab $8.00
- Jumbo Lump Crab $10.00
Pork Tenderloin
tenderloin of organic north carolina pork rubbed with espresso, orange & belgian dark chocolate. grilled and served over a fresh watercress salad with macerated fresh strawberries in balsamic vinegar with vanilla bean & orange peel.
- $17.00
- $33.00
Lamb Chops
14 ounces of domestic lamb porterhouse chops. our chefs choice of preparation & sauces will change daily.
- $17.00
- $33.00
Crab Cakes
fresh jumbo lump crabmeat blended with onions, bell peppers, dijon, and a touch of horseradish sauteed and served with a spicy creole remoulade.
- $17.00
- $33.00
Pacchetto A La Vodka
a delicate spinach & ricotta filling wrapped in fresh pasta and crowned with a rich vodka spiked tomato cream sauce with fresh basil, romano cheese, roasted garlic and accompanied by sauteed fresh spinach with garlic and oregano.
- $17.00
- $33.00
Filet Mignon
hand cut beef tenderloin wrapped in apple-wood-smoked bacon & finished with your choice of sauces.
brie & gorgonzola with a hint of dijon and champagne. au poivre a rich red wine demi-glace with brandy, cream & black peppercorns.
dijon vodka, brown sugar & dijon mustard glaze
- $17.00
- $33.00
Roast Duckling
a half of a long island duckling, slow-roasted over a bed of onion & bay leaf; served with a blackberry napoleon brandy sauce with port wine & orange peel.
- $17.00
- $33.00
Cajun Delight
a spicy cajun style shrimp, chicken & andouille sausage jambalaya with fresh tomato, garlic, onion, bell peppers, celery & traditional spices, served with basmati rice & a wonderful crawfish cake with a creamy green onion sauce, dry sherry & thyme.
- $17.00
- $33.00
Fresh Catch Of The Day
we offer several varieties of the freshest fish available daily. inquire about tonights selection.
- $17.00
- $33.00
Raga
Lamb Korma Zaffrani
north indian style lamb curry with tomato, saffron, ginger, aromatic spices & cream. accompanied by basmati rice, kachumber & spinach raita.
- $18.00
- $27.00
Seafood Madeleine
colossal shrimp, jumbo sea scallops & fresh fish in a spicy coconut ginger curry with lemon & cilantro. served with basmati rice, kachumber & raita.
- $18.00
- $27.00
Kashmiri Chicken
chicken breast in coconut curry with ginger, cashews, banana, raisins, and a hint of cream. served with basmati rice, raita & kachumber.
- $18.00
- $27.00
Tandoori Fish
mildly seasoned yogurt and ginger marinated fresh fish, charbroiled and served with marinated onion, saffron scented saas, and toasted pistachio nuts.
- $18.00
- $27.00
Vegetarian Thali
a sampling of indian delicacies. an assortment of the chefs daily vegetarian curries, samosa tikki with two chutneys, dahl, basmati rice, yogurt raita and papadum.
- $18.00
- $27.00
Chicken Saag
north indian style tomato curried chicken breast with cream, saffron, fresh spinach & aromatic spices. accompanied by kachumber, raita and basmati rice.
- $18.00
- $27.00
Lamb Vindaloo
extraordinarily hot and spicy south indian style lamb curry with roasted cinnamon, red and green chilies, tomato, cilantro, and coconut milk. finished with white vinegar and tamarind.
- $18.00
- $27.00
Madras Shrimp Curry
colossal shrimp in a spicy south indian coconut - ginger curry finished with tamarind, fresh cilantro and green chilies.
- $18.00
- $27.00
Vegetable & Paneer Curry
a beautiful coconut based curry with fresh seasonal vegetables, potato & indian farmers cheese. accompanied by kachumber, yogurt raita & basmati rice.
- $18.00
- $27.00
Indian Bread Platter
a great accompaniment to your indian meal & enough to share: methi khakra, sago papad, naan, green chili khitchiya and black pepper papadum. accompanied by cilantro-ginger chutney, date -tamarind chutney, and green mango chutney.
- $18.00
- $27.00
German Specialties
The German Sampler
a sampling of german favorites including sauerbraten, bierwurst, and chicken schnitzel with sour cream and dark cherries.
- $16.00
- $23.00
The Windmill Sampler
a quarter roast duckling with brandied blackberry & port wine sauce, black forest chicken schnitzel and weiner schnitzel with sour cream & dark cherries.
- $16.00
- $23.00
Bierwurst
a trio of german style bratwurst simmered in sauerkraut with beer, thyme & bay leaf. served with caramelized onions & german brown mustard.
- $16.00
- $23.00
Weiner Schnitzels
veal scaloppini dipped in egg-wash, rolled in breadcrumbs & sauteed to perfection.available with your choice of preparations: *sour cream & dark cherries*traditional anchovies & lemon wedges*jaeger homemade mushroom & red wine demi-glace with thyme and bay leaf*holstein two fried eggs, onion & capers
- $16.00
- $23.00
Chicken Schnitzels
chicken breast scaloppini dipped in egg-wash, rolled in breadcrumbs & sauteed to perfection.available with your choice of preparations: *sour cream & dark cherries*black forest a layer of black forest ham & finished with sauerbraten sauce*pojarski a polish style onion & fresh dill sauce with paprika
- $16.00
- $23.00
Sauerbraten Of Beef
bavarian style preparation of angus beef marinated in wine & spices, then braised in a sweet and sour german brown sauce with pickling spices, juniper berries, red wine, red wine vinegar & ginger snaps.
- $16.00
- $23.00
The Schnitzel Sampler
a great choice for those days you want to try it all!!!a sampling of black forest chicken schnitzel & chicken pojarski, accompanied by a wiener schnitzel with sour cream & dark cherries as well as jaeger schnitzel.
- $16.00
- $23.00
Potato Latke (german Potato Pancake)
prepared with grated onion & nutmeg, sauteed to golden brown and served with sour cream & spiced apples.
- $16.00
- $23.00
Encore
Banana Gateau
$7.50
a warm banana cake with a layer of dark chocolate, flambe of bananas with rum & brown sugar, and a dollop of cinnamon ice cream.
Creme Brulee
$7.50
a creamy vanilla bean scented french style baked custard with a crispy caramelized sugar top.
Tropical Dream
$7.50
a deliciously tangy key lime mousse in a graham cracker crust; accompanied by a glass of refreshing mango lassi to make the perfect ending to a spicy meal.
Vijays Chambord Truffle
$7.50
chambord-laced belgian bittersweet chocolate ganache, rolled in walnuts, then dusted with cocoa, cayenne & smoked paprika. served atop a bed of raspberry coulis with a dollop of fresh whipped cream.
Ice Cream Sandwich
$7.50
vanilla bean ice cream, toasted almonds & layers of crisp puff pastry, crowned with our homemade dark chocolate sauce, toasted coconut & amaretto.
24 Carrot Cake
$7.50
a fabulous ginger spiced fresh carrot cake with golden raisins, pineapple, walnuts & a cardamom scented cream cheese frosting.
Blackberry Cobbler
$7.50
homemade blackberry cobbler, served hot with vanilla bean ice cream.
French Press Organic And Fair Trade Coffee
mysore (south india medium roast)
yergecheffe (ethiopia dark roast)
hazelnut (brazil medium/dark roast)
decaf sumatra (co2 process dark roast)
- 17oz $4.00
- 32oz $7.50
Artisan Teas French Press Pot
our choice with lemon & local honey from the spicewood farms
bombay masala chai
marrakesh mint & green tea
whole flower chamomile
ceylon, pear & blood orange
dried wild strawberry & green tea
- 17oz $4.00
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About Us
The Flying Frog Café is one of the Asheville's most unique upscale dining establishments featuring a culmination of flavors perfected by more than two decades of Asheville dining history. Owned and operated by veteran restauranteurs Jay and Vijay Shastri, The Flying Frog Café is an eclectic journey through the eyes of a family rich with culture & diversity. Passionate about great food and wines, chef and certified sommelier Vijay Shastri showcases classical as well as innovative European and Indian cuisines, an impressive list of reviews from almost every major newspaper and culinary magazine in the United States, as well as a boutique wine list with several hundred vintages of great wines.