New Desserts for Sweet Endings

Introducing our new dessert menu, a combination of classics with a twist. Indian ice cream (kulfi) is crave-worthy in traditional pistachio flavor, but now you can sink a spoon into mango or berry flavor as well. Sample from our Thai menu with mango sticky rice or honey fried banana. Or drink your dessert with a digestive tea or after-dinner cocktail.

Shahi Tukra

Shahi Tukra
From the royal kitchens of the nawabs of Hyderabad comes this deliciously rich bread pudding

Rasmalai
Chilled cream cheese and milk puffs served in a light, milky, pistachio-flavored sauce

Gajjar Halwa
A classic Indian carrot pudding made with fresh carrots cooked in milk, butter and nuts. Served warm.

Kulfi
Introducing new flavors of our Indian ice cream: mango, fresh berry and classic pistachio

Gulab Jamoon
Warm soft milk dumplings with rose essence, soaked in sugar syrup

Kheer
India’s traditional rice pudding, flavored with cardamom

HOUSE SPECIAL DESSERTS

Mango with sticky rice (seasonal)

Honey fried banana

SORBETS

Mango, pear, orange or raspberry

DIGESTIVE TEAS

Masala chai

Herbal tea (Peppermint, Chamomile or Lemon Ginger)

AFTER DINNER COCKTAILS

Chocolate French Kiss
Vanilla Vodka, Godiva Chocolate, Godiva White Chocolate, Liquor43
Feels like a touch of silk on your lips

Liqui Oreo
Vodka, Kahlua, Crème De Cacao and Bailey’s topped with Oreo ice cream
Children’s version: Oreo ice cream, chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream and low-fat milk

Espresso Martini
Vodka, Espresso Coffee, Tia Maria and Kahlua

Fruit of the Vine, Half Price

We’re spilling even more wine secrets, as though the weekly wine and beer specials weren’t tantalizing enough.

Sip fine wine and save a dime during our half-price wine sale. A special basket inside the restaurant holds limited quantities of premium wines, available on a first come, first served basis. When they’re gone, they’re gone. Fine wine for 50% fewer dimes ... what’s not to love?

Here’s what the basket currently holds.

Cono Sur 2010 Riesling, Chile
The winemaker describes this wine as “great, with a strong personality.” Its “clean cut, sharp and distinct notes of citrus – lemon, lime and grapefruit – mingle in with quince and white flower touches. In the mouth, it is fresh, balanced and full bodied.”
Sale price: $14.50 (Regularly $29)

La Châsse du Pape Côtes du Rhône Prestige 2009 White Blend, France
“Fruity and well balanced, it develops delicate aromas of white flowers and citrus, combined with a harmonious structure,” notes the vintner.
Sale price: $17.50 (Regularly $35)

Emeritus 2008 Pinot Noir, Russian River, California
Sultry and elegant, with the fragrance of fresh cut flowers
Sale price: $35 (Regularly $70)

Siduri 2008 Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, California
According to the San Francisco Chronicle, this wine has pronounced minerality and “toasted-leaf aromas,” coupled with “lots of sweet fruit to match.”
Sale price: $36 (Regularly $72)

Weekly Wine and Beer Specials

Thirsty? We can solve that problem with our weekly wine and beer specials.

Our white wine on special is Argentinean.  The Crios Torrontes 2010 has “enticing aromas that are strikingly similar to Viognier, with hints of peach pit, white pear, flowers, and orange citrus fruit. On the palate, it has beautiful structure and acidity similar to Sauvignon Blanc along with enticing fruit flavors that keep you coming back for another sip and plenty of body for a wine that shows such delicate aromas and flavors…”

It’s specially priced at $22, regularly $35.

Our special red is La Châsse du Pape Côtes du Rhône Prestige. This luscious French Grenache won high praise from Wine Spectator, among many others. It’s specially priced at $21.50, regularly $32.

Beer specials are

Goose Island IPA $4 (Regularly $5.95)
Bass Ale $3.50 (Regularly $5.95)
Sierra Nevada Draft $5 (Regularly $7.95)

Cheers, mates!

Spotlight on Heritage Asia Thai Bistro

What’s this?

Is it Heritage India?

Those are the questions people frequently ask when they see our first-floor dining room.

In fact, it’s Heritage Asia Thai Bistro, our two-year-old sister restaurant owned by Heritage India.

We recently edited the menu, so now is a fine opportunity to sample the delicious Thai and Pan-Asian cuisine our Thai chef serves.

Heritage Asia Menu Autumn 2012

APPETIZERS

Emperor shrimp

SPRING ROLLS
Light crispy wrappers filled with bean thread noodles and vegetables, served with a sweet and sour dipping sauce

EMPEROR SHRIMP
Shrimp and Fresh Vegetables in crisp rice skin wrapper

CRISPY CALAMARI

GOLDEN FRIED TOFU

FISH BALLS
Deep fried fish balls topped with a sweet sour sauce and crushed peanuts

KNOM JEEB/STEAMED SHUMAI
Steamed Thai dumplings filled with minced chicken and crabmeat, topped with roasted garlic

WRAPPING BALLS
Chicken and Shrimp Mince in a wanton wrap

ORIENTAL SATAY
Chicken or Beef served with the traditional peanut sauce

VIETNAMESE GARDEN ROLLS
Fresh vegetables in soft rice wrapper with a choice of Tofu or Shrimp

SHRIMP NEST
Tempura Shrimps tossed in a special sauce, served on a bed of lettuce

SHRIMP CAKES
Shrimp mixed with a chef special sauce, breaded and served with Thai sweet chili sauce

SOUPS & SALADS

TOM YUM
A fragrant lemongrass and exotic spice soup with tofu, chicken or shrimp/seafood

COCONUT MILK SOUP
With tofu, chicken or shrimp

WONTON SOUP
Chicken and shrimp wrapped wantons in a light consommé with fresh vegetables

GADO GADO
An Indonesian salad with mixed greens, tofu, cucumber and peanut dressing

GREEN PAPAYA SALAD

THAI SPICY SALAD
A tangy mixed vegetable salad with tofu, shrimp or beef

GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD
Chicken mixed with fresh vegetables in a spicy lime dressing

LARB GAI
A light and yet refreshing spicy chicken salad, tossed with red onions, cilantro and spicy lime dressing, topped with crunchy rice powder

HOUSE SPECIALS

Hong Kong Ginger Duck

Grilled Lemongrass Saigon Pork

GRILLED LEMONGRASS SAIGON PORK
A Vietnamese Specialty of grilled pork served over vermicelli noodles

HONG KONG GINGER DUCK
Boneless duck lightly fried with mushrooms in gravy

KOREAN SESAME BEEF
Beef marinated in a chef’s special sauce and sesame oil, served with kim chi (Korean pickled cabbage)

GARLIC SHRIMP
Jumbo shrimp sautéed with garlic and pepper

GRILLED CHICKEN AND GREEN PAPAYA
Breast of chicken lightly grilled to a turn, served on a bed of shredded green papaya, tomatoes, dried shrimp and a generous topping of roasted peanuts

BANGKOK BEEF STEAK
Grilled New York steak, served with steamed vegetables and a spicy Thai dipping sauce

TERIYAKI BEEF

CHILI FISH FRY
Fillet of flounder stir fried with chili paste and string beans

ALL OUR HOUSE SPECIALS ARE SERVED WITH A BOWL OF JASMINE RICE

CURRY SPECIALTIES

Malayan Yellow Curry

Penang Curry

RED CURRY
Red curry sauce, coconut milk and basil leaves with tofu, chicken, beef or shrimp/seafood

MALAYAN YELLOW CURRY
Yellow curry sauce, potatoes, onions and carrots with tofu, chicken, beef or shrimp/seafood

GREEN CURRY
Green curry sauce, coconut milk, bamboo shoots and basil leaves with tofu, chicken, beef or shrimp/seafood

PENANG CURRY
Penang curry sauce with coconut milk, peanut sauce and basil leaves with tofu, chicken, beef or shrimp/seafood

FRIED RICE AND NOODLES

Singapore Noodles

PINEAPPLE FRIED RICE
Thai style shrimp and chicken fried rice with cashew nuts and pineapple

FRIED RICE
With vegetables, chicken, beef or shrimp

DRUNKEN FRIED RICE
With vegetables, chicken, beef or shrimp

PAD THAI
Stir fried classic Thai rice noodles with egg, bean curd, peanuts, bean sprouts and tofu, chicken, beef or shrimp

SINGAPORE NOODLES
Vermicelli noodles stir fried with curry powder, bean sprouts and tofu, chicken, beef or shrimp

DRUNKEN NOODLES
Stir fried rice noodles with chili, basil leaves and tofu, chicken, beef or shrimp

PAD SEE EW
Hong Kong style sautéed soft rice noodles with egg, Chinese broccoli and tofu, chicken, beef or shrimp

ENTREES/STIRFRY

THAI BASIL
Tofu, chicken, beef, crispy duck or shrimp/seafood sautéed with chili, garlic and basil leaves

CASHEW NUT
Chicken or shrimp sautéed with cashew nuts, onions, spring onions and served in a light brown sauce

GINGER PERFECT
Tofu, chicken, beef or shrimp sautéed with fresh ginger, onions, mushrooms and green onions in a light ginger garlic sauce

VEGETABLES PERFECT
Tofu, chicken, beef or shrimp tossed with fresh vegetables in a garlic sauce

EGGPLANT AND BASIL
Tofu, chicken, beef or shrimp stir fried with Thai basil, spicy chili and garlic

DESSERTS

STICKY RICE WITH MANGO (SEASONAL)

HONEY FRIED BANANA

SORBETS
Mango, Raspberry, Pear or Orange

ICE CREAMS
Honey, coconut pineapple, rice pudding or mocha

BEVERAGES

Thai iced tea
Thai iced coffee

Heritage Asia shares the Heritage India menus of non-alcoholic drinks and a full bar with house cocktails.

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Heritage Asia is open daily for lunch and dinner with one exception: it is closed for lunch on Sundays. Lunch hours are Monday to Friday 11:30 am to 2:30 pm and Saturday 12 to 3 pm. Dinner, delivery and carryout is open seven nights a week from 5:30 to 10 pm. The phone is the same as Heritage India, (202) 333-3120.

Delivery and carryout orders can combine items from both Heritage Asia and Heritage India. Order online or call (202) 333-3120.

We invite you to follow Heritage Asia on Facebook and Twitter. Likewise, please follow Heritage India’s Facebook and Twitter accounts and also subscribe to our newsletter in the box at right.

September Lunch Menu

If you’re curious to try some of our new curries, we invite you to lunch with us this month. We’re featuring lunch-sized portions of two new curries as well as our additional option of Haldi tandoori-grilled chicken.

One look at the September lunch menu and we’re sure your mouth will be watering.