True Food Kitchen

221 Rio Boulevard Ste 0221, Gaithersburg
(240) 821-6660

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Customers' Favorites

Sourdough Street Corn Flatbread Veg
Vegan Chocolate Cake and Ice Cream
Avocadotoast with Scrambled Eggs
Burger with Sweet Potato Hash
Wild-Caught Tuna Poke Bowl GF
Teriyaki Quinoa Bowl V GF
Teriyaki Bowl with Salmon
Charred Cauliflower V GF
Edamame Guacamole V GF
tfk Two Egg Breakfast

Menu

Seasonal Menu
Sparkling Peach Tea
Watermelon Lemonade
Roasted Corn Soup
hatch green chile
Street Corn Flatbread
crème fraîche, roasted corn, lime, cotija
Heirloom Tomato & Watermelon Salad
cucumber, mango vinaigrette, avocado mousse, marcona almond, Chef Matt's Magical Dust
Spinach & Mushroom Pizza, V
roasted mushrooms, lemon almond ricotta, caramelized onion V
Garden Pesto Pizza, VEG
cilantro pumpkin seed pesto, zucchini, organic tomato, red onion, organic arugula, mozzarella VEG
TFK Original Chicken Sandwich
grilled chicken breast, house-made bbq sauce, kale-jicama slaw, pickled jalapeño
Grilled Sustainable Salmon, GF
thai corn broth, bok choy, edamame, baru nut, radish GF
Pan Roasted Chicken
herb-brined chicken, house-made bbq sauce, grains, caramelized onion vinaigrette, roasted corn, asparagus
Idaho Rainbow Trout, GF
quinoa, artichoke, roasted red pepper, lemon oregano vinaigrette GF
Seared Tuna Tataki
fried brown rice & quinoa, asparagus, roasted corn, tataki sauce, roasted mushrooms, baru nut, mango salsa
Mango Tart, V GF
marcona almond-date crust, coconut whipped cream, blueberry V GF

Utensils
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Sides
Roasted Street Corn, VEG GF
cotija, cilantro VEG GF
Kale-Jicama Slaw, VEG GF
pickled onion, house slaw dressing V GF
Seasonal Vegetables, V GF
edamame, artichokes, asparagus, kale dressing V GF
Sweet Potato Hash, V GF
Kale Salad, VEG
Antibiotic-free Chicken
Grass-fed Steak*
Sustainably-raised Shrimp*
Fair Trade Arctic Salmon*
Organic Tofu, V
Side Pita

Desserts
Mango Tart, V GF
marcona almond-date crust, coconut whipped cream, blueberry V GF
Strawberry Cake & Ice Cream, VEG
macerated strawberry, ricotta frosting, vegan vanilla ice cream VEG
Flourless Chocolate Cake, VEG GF
caramel, almond, vegan vanilla ice cream, cacao nib VEG GF
Root Beer Float, V GF
Olipop root beer, vegan vanilla ice cream V GF
Chocolate Chip Cookie V GF
Half Dozen Chocolate Chip Cookies V GF
Baker's Dozen Chocolate Chip Cookies V GF
Vanilla Ice Cream V GF

Bundles & Family Meals
Family Meal for 2
Family meal for 2 includes choice of one starter, two entrees and one dessert.
Family Meal for 4
Family meal for 4 includes choice of one starter, four entrees and one dessert.

Meal Prep
Meal Prep
Includes choice of: 1 Protein (or side) 2 Sides Each protein includes 5 servings and each side includes 3 servings.

Kids
Kids Mozzarella & Organic Tomato Pizza, VEG
VEG
Kids Chicken Teriyaki Bowl, GF
broccoli, rainbow carrot, green bean, snap pea, brown rice & quinoa GF
Kids Grass-Fed Burger*
mozzarella, flaxseed bun, carrots & herb hummus
Kids Butter Noodles, VEG
Campanelle noodles, grass fed butter, parmesan VEG
Kids Marinara Noodles, VEG
campanelle noodles, organic DiNapoli tomato sauce, parmesan VEG

Refreshers & Tea
Sparkling Prickly Pear Tisane
prickly pear, hibiscus, lime
Sparkling Peach Tea
The O.G.
ginger, honey, lime
Watermelon Lemonade
Pink Lemonade
dragon fruit, lemon
Limeade
tractor organic lime
Kale Aid
kale, ginger, apple, celery, cucumber, lemon
Iced Black Tea
Iced Green Tea
Olipop - Classic Root Beer
12 oz. can
Olipop - Lemon Lime
12 oz. can
Olipop - Orange
12 oz. can

Hot Beverages
Matcha Horchata
oat milk, cinnamon, matcha, vanilla
Adaptogenic Tulsi Tea
holy basil, ginger, honey
Cappuccino
Caffe Latte
Coffee

DISCLAIMER
DISCLAIMER
V Vegan | VEG Vegetarian | GF Gluten Friendly While we offer items prepared gluten-free, other items containing gluten are prepared in our kitchen. Some ingredients may not be included in the menu description; please notify us of any food allergies. *These items may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

Starters
Roasted Corn Soup, V
hatch green chile V
Street Corn Flatbread, VEG
crème fraîche, roasted corn, lime, cotija VEG
Heirloom Tomato & Watermelon Salad, V GF
cucumber, mango vinaigrette, avocado mousse, marcona almond, Chef Matt's Magical Dust V GF
Wild Caught Tuna Tostada*
tuna, avocado, jalapeño pepper, umami cracker, citrus ponzu
Herb Hummus, VEG
cucumber, cherry tomato, onion, olive, feta, lemon oregano vinaigrette & house-made pita VEG
Edamame Guacamole, V
avocado, cilantro, lime, Chef Matt's Magical Dust, umami cracker V
Edamame Dumplings, VEG
dashi, white truffle oil, herbs VEG
Charred Cauliflower, V GF
harissa tahini, medjool date, dill, mint, pistachio V GF

Salads & Bowls
Chopped Salad, VEG
medjool date, dried cranberry, jicama, organic apple, manchego, farro, marcona almond, champagne vinaigrette VEG
Tuscan Kale Salad, VEG
organic kale, lemon, garlic, parmesan, breadcrumb VEG
Mediterranean Salad, VEG GF
olive, cucumber, red quinoa, asparagus, artichoke, feta, marcona almond, lemon oregano vinaigrette VEG GF
Burrito Bowl, GF
anasazi bean, brown rice, quinoa, cotija, avocado, peruvian pepper sauce, charred scallion salsa verde GF
Teriyaki Quinoa Bowl, V GF
broccoli, rainbow carrot, bok choy, green bean, snap pea, pickled shiitake, brown rice, avocado, Chef Matt's Magical Dust V GF
Ancient Grains Bowl, V
miso sesame glazed sweet potato, turmeric, charred onion, snap pea, portobello, avocado, hemp seed, cilantro pumpkin seed pesto V
Spicy Panang Curry, GF
forbidden rice, sweet potato, bok choy, rainbow carrots, snap pea, green bean, thai shellfish curry broth, herbs GF
Korean Noodle Bowl, V GF
sweet potato glass noodle, pickled shiitake, organic spinach, carrot, bean sprout, Chef Matt's Magical Dust V GF

Pizzas & Paninis
Spinach & Mushroom Pizza, V
roasted mushrooms, lemon almond ricotta, caramelized onion V
Chicken Sausage Pizza
organic DiNapoli tomato sauce, roasted fennel, smoked gouda
Bison Sausage Pizza
organic DiNapoli tomato sauce, charred scallion salsa verde, mozzarella, cotija, jalapeño
Garden Pesto Pizza, VEG
cilantro pumpkin seed pesto, zucchini, organic tomato, red onion, organic arugula, mozzarella VEG
Margherita Pizza, VEG
organic DiNapoli tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil VEG
Grilled Chicken & Mozzarella Panini
organic DiNapoli tomato sauce, broccolini, fresh mozzarella, herbs, chili flake, crispy house-made pita

Burgers & Sandwiches
The O.G. Grass-fed Burger*
umami, mushroom, caramelized onion, organic arugula, parmesan, mayonnaise
TFK Original Chicken Sandwich
grilled chicken breast, house-made bbq sauce, kale-jicama slaw, pickled jalapeño
Vegan Double Cheeseburger, V
house-made with portobello, walnut, beet, lettuce, pickled onion, organic tomato, vegan cheddar, jalapeño remoulade, flaxseed bun V
Hatch Green Chile Turkey Burger
smoked gouda, hatch chile ranch, roasted chile, organic arugula, organic tomato
Peruvian Grass-fed Burger*
caramelized onion, peruvian pepper sauce, Vital Farms fried egg, Point Reyes blue cheese
Smoked Gouda Turkey Burger
avocado, organic tomato, butter lettuce, jalapeño remoulade

Entrées
Grilled Grass-Fed Steak*, GF
peruvian pepper sauce, forbidden black rice, zucchini, charred onion, sweety drop pepper GF
Forbidden Poke*, GF
wild caught tuna, forbidden rice, avocado, roasted mushrooms, cucumber, jalapeño, citrus ponzu, edamame, Chef Matt's Magical Dust GF
Lasagna Bolognese, GF
fennel chicken sausage, mushroom, organic spinach, ricotta, basil GF
Grilled Sustainable Salmon*, GF
thai corn broth, bok choy, edamame, baru nut, radish GF
Pan Roasted Chicken
herb-brined chicken, house-made bbq sauce, grains, caramelized onion vinaigrette, roasted corn, asparagus
Spaghetti Squash Casserole, VEG GF
organic DiNapoli tomato sauce, caramelized onion, zucchini, fresh mozzarella VEG GF
Idaho Rainbow Trout*, GF
quinoa, artichoke, roasted red pepper, lemon oregano vinaigrette GF
Pesto Pasta, VEG
roasted mushrooms, marinated pepper, artichoke, asparagus, parmesan, cilantro pumpkin seed pesto VEG
Kimchi Steak Fried Rice*, GF
grass-fed steak, kelp kimchi, forbidden rice, roasted mushrooms, asparagus, edamame, Vital Farms jammy egg GF
Seared Tuna Tataki*, GF
fried brown rice & quinoa, asparagus, roasted corn, tataki sauce, roasted mushrooms, baru nut, mango salsa GF

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Recent Reviews

I’ve always had great experiences at True Kitchen in Gaithersburg, including celebrating my birthday dinner there with my lovely friends. The servers are consistently attentive, and the atmosphere is welcoming — my friend and I have been regulars there for some time. On one particular visit, we had a standout interaction with someone who was introduced to us as one of the managers. I’m not sure if he’s still there or still in that role, but his name was Ethan, and his...
December 2025
This was my first time at this restaurant. I loved the clean and open atmosphere. My burger and fries were delicious. And I want to give a shout out to our server, Ava. She was so friendly and welcoming - just delightful!
December 2025
Place was clean, food was tasty, and server was great :). Shoutout to our server Feebee, who warmly welcomed my girlfriend and I and walked us through the menu, highlighting seasonal options, and was friendly throughout. Overall, great experience. Would recommend to a friend

Food: butternut squash pizza, edamame dumplings, seasonal market salad
November 2025

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True Food Kitchen

221 Rio Boulevard Ste 0221, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 821-6660