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Welcome back to our classroom, Cypress Bistro, a student-run restaurant featuring dishes prepared by our World Cuisine advanced culinary students and served by our Restaurant Management class from Cypress College’s Hotel, Restaurant, Culinary Arts Department.

We have returned to the Anaheim Campus located at 1830 W. Romneya Dr., Anaheim 92801. Parking is free for Bistro guests. 

Lunch is served on Thursdays with one seating time at 12 p.m. Reservations are required. Please allow for a leisurely experience of at least 1 hour and 20 minutes. Each meal consists of a three-course tasting menu for $25 (includes tax and standard beverages). Most weeks, a specialty beverage is offered for an additional $3. Gratuities are graciously accepted for student activities. At this time, we are only able to accept cash payments.

To help our students practice their skills in an optimal learning environment, we prefer parties of four or fewer guests. While we understand and respect individual needs, as a culinary school we are currently unable to tailor our instruction or menus to accommodate special dietary restrictions. For reservations, please email your full name and phone number to Jeanette Jones (jejones@cypresscollege.edu). If your plans change, please cancel within 24 hours to allow others the opportunity to enjoy this dining experience. Our seating is very limited, so if a reservation is not available, we are happy to place you on a waitlist.

March 5 | Sicily

Bread

Braided Sesame Semolina Bread.
Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Butter.

Starters

Grilled Fennel + Citrus Salad
Castelvetrano Olive. Ricotta Salata.
Crispy Pancetta. Pistachio Vinaigrette.

Saffron Arancini
Roasted Tomato Coulis. Calabrian Chili Oil.

Entree

Porcini Mushroom Braciola
Gorgonzola Grits. Garlicky Broccolini. Marsala Reduction.

Dessert

Bittersweet Chocolate Olive Oil Cake
Lemon Basil Cannoli Cream. Strawberry Marsala Marmalade.

March 12 | Lebanon

Bread

Sumac Pita Chips. Whipped Garlic Dip.

Starters

Creamy Artichoke Bisque
Grilled Lemon Butter Crostini.
Artichoke-Olive Tapenade. Parsley Gremolata.

Crispy Potato
Roasted Garlic Yogurt. Pomegranate BBQ Sauce.

Entrees

Grilled Lamb Shish Kebab
Harissa Carrot Puree. Pickled Grapes. Green Tzatziki.

Charred Turmeric Cauliflower
Pomegranate Seed. Roasted Red Pepper Coulis.
Parsley Sauce. Lemon Tahini Drizzle.

Dessert

Brown Butter Tahini Blondie
Greek Yogurt Sorbet. Walnut Soil.
Black Garlic Caramel. Orange Blossom Crème Anglaise.

March 19 | Japan

Bread

Milk Bread Rolls. Miso Butter.

Starters

Tuna Tataki
Nori Rice Crisp. Dehydrated Jalapeño.
Mandarin Oranges. Yuzu Fluid Gel.

Shichimi Togarashi Potato Croquette
Japanese Curry Sauce.

Entrees

Karaage Chicken Thigh
Korean Rice Cakes. Miso Mushrooms.
7-Minute Soy Egg. Gochujang Brown Butter.

Grilled Yuzu Kosho Jumbo Prawn
Dashi Risotto. Umeboshi Beurre Blanc.

Dessert

Matcha Popsicle
Sake-Macerated Blueberries.
Blueberry Fluid Gel. Wasabi Crème Anglaise.

April 9 | Vietnam

Bread

Sesame Roll. Red Bean Butter.

Starters

Rainbow Summer Roll
Watermelon Radish. Carrot Pickle.
Avocado Puree. Mango. Tamarind Peanut Sauce.

Caramelized Pork Belly Slider
Duck Liver Pate. Bánh Mì Vegetables.
Walnut Mustard. Sriracha Aioli.

Entree

Braised Beef Short Rib Pot Au Feu
Rainbow Carrot. Fingerling Potato.
Bean Sprouts. Spiced Pho Broth.

Desserts

Coconut Cheesecake
Sweet Corn Mousse. Candied Kumquat.
Black Sesame Brittle. Soursop Curd.

Dark Chocolate Ginger Tart
Ginger Butterscotch. Gingersnap Crumb.
Coffee Chantilly Cream. Dragon Fruit Coulis.

April 16 | Ethiopia

Bread

Spicy Berbere Popcorn

Starter

Doro Wat Chicken Wing
Pickled Red Chiles. Cured Egg Yolk.
Berbere Glaze. Ethiopian-Spiced Aioli.

Entrees

Injera
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Ethiopian-Style Beef Stew
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Sautéed Turmeric Cabbage
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Peanut Stew with Caramelized Onion + Kale
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House-Made Cottage Cheese with Collard Greens
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Berbere-Spiced Grape Tomato Salad

Dessert

Gooey Butter Cake
Salty Whipped Cream.
Chocolate Espresso Bean. Ethiopian Coffee Sauce.

*April 23 | Scandinavia — Student Showcase

*April 30 | Egypt — Student Showcase

*May 7 | Singapore — Student Showcase

*May 14 | Peru — Student Showcase

*May 21 | Philippines — Student Showcase

*Reservations for student showcases will begin after April 9. 
 
Thank you for supporting our program and our students. We look forward to serving you at Cypress Bistro. 
 
Chef Amanda Gargano, CEC, CCE, CCA           Jeanette Jones
World Cuisine                      Restaurant Management

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