Mama's Cupboard

235 E 53rd St, New York
(212) 371-2947

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Customers' Favorites

Kimchi-Loaded Fries with Spicy Mayo
Coconut Crusted Shrimp
Lemongrass Chicken
Pork Belly Banh MI
Crispy Tofu Banh MI
Banh - MI Sandwich
Mock Dock Noodles
Vermicelli Bowl
Kimchi Fries
Summer Roll

Menu

NORI BENTO
Fried Chicken Karaage
served over Japanese rice with cabbage, cucumber, braised lotus root, egg, miso corn, pickle, tomato and a side of miso soup
Fried Horse Mackerel (Aji Fry)
served over Japanese rice with cabbage, cucumber, braised lotus root, egg, miso corn, pickle, tomato and a side of miso soup
Fried Tofu Tempura
served over Japanese rice with cabbage, cucumber, braised lotus root, egg, miso corn, pickle, tomato and a side of miso soup
Grilled Mackerel (Saba Shioyaki)
served over Japanese rice with cabbage, cucumber, braised lotus root, egg, miso corn, pickle, tomato and a side of miso soup
Grilled Eel Rice Bowl (Unadon)
served over Japanese rice with cabbage, cucumber, braised lotus root, egg, miso corn, pickle, tomato and a side of miso soup
Grilled Chicken Teriyaki
served over Japanese rice with cabbage, cucumber, braised lotus root, egg, miso corn, pickle, tomato and a side of miso soup
Grilled Shrimp Teriyaki
served over Japanese rice with cabbage, cucumber, braised lotus root, egg, miso corn, pickle, tomato and a side of miso soup
Grilled Chicken & Shrimp Teriyaki
served over Japanese rice with cabbage, cucumber, braised lotus root, egg, miso corn, pickle, tomato and a side of miso soup

Appetizers
Kimchi Loaded Fries
Fries, pickled cabbage, scallion, spicy mayo
Summer Roll
Rice paper wrap, vermicelli, lettuce, cucumber, pickled carrots, daikon and red cabbage, fresh herbs, shrimp, chili *peanut sauce
Crispy Shrimp Rolls
Shrimp wrapped in rice paper with sweet chili dipping sauce
Spicy Honey Wings
Crispy Tofu
Fried tofu served with sweet chili sauce and crushed *peanuts
Crispy Chive Sticks
Edamame
Seaweed Salad
Takowasa
Shishito Peppers
Steamed Vegetable Dumplings
Fried Chicken Karaage
Fried Horse Mackerel (Aji Fry)
Grilled Mackerel (Saba Shioyaki)

Banh-Mi Sandwiches
Caramelized Pork Belly Banh - Mi Sandwich
Pork belly in a savory sweet glaze with pickled carrots and daikon, cilantro, cucumber, Sriracha chili sauce and spicy mayo
Coconut Crusted Shrimp Banh - Mi Sandwich
Coconut crusted shrimp, lettuce, pickled carrots, daikon and red cabbage, cilantro, spicy cilantro aioli
Crispy Soft-Shell Crab Banh - Mi Sandwich
Crispy soft-shell crab with pickled carrots, daikon and red cabbage, cucumber, cilantro, spicy mayo, chili paste

Bowls (Rice/Noodles/Salad)
Vermicelli Bowl
Choice of protein over rice noodles, pickled carrots, daikon and red cabbage, cucumber, fresh herbs, jalapeño, lettuce, nuoc cham, crushed peanuts
Rice Bowl
Choice of protein over jasmine rice with pickled carrots, daikon and red cabbage, cucumber, lettuce, side of spicy tamarind sauce. Add fried egg for additional charge.
Salad Bowl
Seasonal mixed salad, pickled carrot, daikon and red cabbage. Choose a side of dressing.
Soft-Shell Crabs Vermicelli
Crispy soft-shell crabs over thin rice noodles, pickled carrots, daikon and red cabbage, cucumber, fresh herbs, jalapeño, lettuce, nuoc cham, *peanuts

Sides

White Rice
Sticky Rice
Sweet Coconut Rice
Peanut Sauce
Spicy Mayo
Hot Sauce

Desserts

Sugary Roti
Crispy and fluffy roti topped with condensed milk and sugar

Homemade Drink

Thai Iced Tea
Tamarind soda
Lychee Iced Tea
Thai Tea Lemonade

Cafe Menu
Loose Leaf Tea
100% Certified Organic
Iced Hibiscus Lime

Soda

Coke

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Recent Reviews

This restaurant feels like a necessary part of my life now. The employees deliver exceptional service. The rates won't strain your wallet, the menu is simple, and food tastes good. Absolutely delicious. This place deserves more recognition.
October 2025
The kitchen creates memorable meals in a clean space. This place delivers on both food and staff quality. The menu prices are quite reasonable. Employees offered great care too. This restaurant consistently satisfies.
August 2025
The experience was very cozy, relaxed, no-rush, and memorable. We took the risk of going down the stairs into the dark, non descript restaurant on a cold, breezy day. It was a pleasant surprise to find the ambience and service so pleasant. I'll surely try there evening Jazz sometime soon.
February 2025

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Mama's Cupboard

235 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022
(212) 371-2947