Darla Cafe Menu (Update 2025)

Introducing Darla Cafe, a stylish tapas bar in Saratoga offering a unique fusion of Asian flavors for breakfast and brunch. With vegan options and a commitment to sustainability, this inclusive eatery provides a welcoming atmosphere for all. From taking reservations to delivery and outdoor seating, Darla Cafe offers convenience and charm. The menu features a range of dishes perfect for sharing with friends or enjoying a solo meal. Whether you're in the mood for a leisurely brunch or a quick bite, this restaurant has something for everyone. Don't miss out on the happy hour specials and the chance to experience the flavors of Darla Cafe in a cozy setting. Visit this Asian-owned, LGBTQ-owned, and women-owned establishment for a memorable dining experience.

Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch Menu

Breakfast Plate

Farm fresh two eggs any style with truffle rainbow potato and toast | Add Apple Smoked Bacon +$. | Add Chicken Apple Sausage $. | Add House-made Candied Bacon +$. | Add Smoked Salmon+$.

$16.00

Salmon Benedict

Smoked salmon, asparagus, capers, pickled red onion, dill, and yuzu hollandaise.

$25.00

Darla's Benedict

Candied bacon, tomato, crispy kale, and yuzu hollandaise.

$23.00

Softie Benedict

Crispy soft-shell crab, asparagus, capers, and chipotle hollandaise.

$33.00

Karaage Benedict

Japanese-style fried chicken, tomato, and chipotle hollandaise.

$23.00

Florentine Benedict (V)

Avocado, crispy kale, cucumber, pickled red onion, and yuzu hollandaise.

$20.00

Lobster Benedict

Lobster tail, asparagus, capers, pickled red onions, dill, yuzu hollandaise

$35.00

Darla's Scramble

Candied bacon, tomato, onion, avocado, and cheddar.

$24.00

Star Scramble

Bacon, tomato, scallion, and cheddar.

$21.00

Sunrise Scramble

Chicken apple sausage, spinach, mushroom, and Monterey Jack

$21.00

Koong Scramble

White shrimp, dill, nori, and cheddar.

$26.00

Garden Scramble (V)

Tomato, onion, mushroom, spinach, cherry peppers, and feta cheese.

$21.00

Tofu Scramble (VG)

Tofu, tomato, scallion, tomato, spinach, and curry powder.

$21.00

Duck & Waffle

Confit duck leg, house-made waffle, fried egg, orange candy, and orange sauce.

$36.00

Loco Moco No.

Snake river farm Wagyu beef patty, grilled asparagus, pickled cherry pepper, fried egg, rice, parmesan, mushroom, and ginger gravy | Vegetarian option.

$33.00

CiIbir (V)

Two poached eggs, savory organic Greek yogurt, warm spicy butter, dill, shallot, and toast.

$19.00

Shakshuka

Two eggs in Indian spices tomato sauce, bacon, mushroom, onion, feta cheese, and toast. | Gluten-Free option.

$21.00

Karaage & Waffle

Japanese-style fried chicken, house-made waffles, spicy Yuzu mayo, and syrup.

$25.00

JK - Jok Koong

Shrimp, rice porridge, poached egg, ginger, mushroom, scallion, and fried Chinese donut | Gluten-Free option.

$26.00

Burrata & Smoked Salmon (GFO))

Fresh burrata cheese, smoked salmon, pickled red onions, capers, spring mix, olive oil, truffle glazed, toast

$28.00

Darla French Toast

Custard-soaked croissant pudding, fresh fruit, and caramel sauce.

$21.00

Ricotta Pancake

$19.00

Butter Milk Pancake

$16.00

House-Made Waffle

$16.00

Brioche French Toast

$16.00

Crispy Stuffed French Toast

Fried French toast stuffed with creamy mascarpone.

$21.00

Salmon Salad

Smoked salmon, spring mix, avocado, cucumber, onion Asian vinaigrette, and toast.

$23.00

Pumpkin Salad (V)

Grilled kabocha, kale, cucumber, olive oil, mixed nut, Pomegranate, feta cheese, and truffle glaze.

$19.00

Chicken Salad

Karaage (Japanese-style fried quicken), Romain lettuce, avocado, pickled red onion, parmesan, Caesar dressing, and toast.

$21.00

Tofu Salad (V)

Soft tofu, spring mix, tomato, cucumber, onion, creamy sesame dressing, and toast.

$19.00

Darla's Burger

Grilled snake river farm Wagyu beef patty, candied bacon, cherry pepper pickle, onion, aioli, avocado, tomato, lettuce, and Jack cheese on a brioche bun.

$31.00

Softie Sandwich

Crispy soft shell crab, lettuce, red onion pickle, spicy Yuzu mayo on a brioche bun.

$23.00

Karaage Sandwich

Japanese-fried chicken, house-made coleslaw, tomato, and brioche bun.

$23.00

Impossible Burger (V)

Impossible patty, lettuce, tomato, cheese, and pickled red onion on a brioche bun.

$21.00

Toast

$4.00

Gluten-Free Toast

$6.00

Chinese Donut

$6.00

Two Eggs

$7.00

Candied Bacon

$10.00

Bacon

$8.00

Chicken Apple Sausage

$8.00

Truffle Rainbow Potato

$7.00

Avocado

$4.00

Hollandaise

$3.00

Mixed Fruit

$6.00

Maple Syrup

$2.00

One Pancake

$6.00

French Fries

$5.00

Smoked Salmon

$12.00

Sparkling Water

$6.00

Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice

$6.50

Apple Juice

$5.00

Roseberry Lemonade

Fresh house-made raspberry lemonade with rose water.

$5.50

Italian Soda

Lychee | Strawberry | Passion Fruit

$6.50

Ice Tea

Refill

$5.00

Arnold Palmer

With roseberry lemonade.

$5.50

Ice Coffee

Refill

$5.00

Thai Ice Tea

$6.50

Yok Lor Ice Coffee

Sweet and creamy.

$6.50

Ice Espresso Romano

Espresso with fresh orange juice.

$8.50

House Coffee

Refill

$5.00

Espresso

$4.50

Americano

$5.00

Latte

$5.50

Cappuccino

$5.50

Mocha

$6.25

Hot Chocolate

$5.50

Thai Tea Late

$6.50

Honey Milk Lavender

$6.50

Golden Milk

$6.00

Matcha Latte

$6.50

Hot Tea

Jasmine | Thai | Lavender

$5.00

Coke

$3.00

Diet Coke

$3.00

Sprite

$3.00

Beverages

Valentine's Day

Crab Balls

Crab Meat, Curry Powder, Onion and Beet Aiol

Grilled Shrimp (GF)

Grilled Whole Shrimps ,Crispy Rice Paper, Beet Aioil and Lemongrass Mango Salsa

Chicken Satay Bun

Steamed Bun with Grilled Chicken Satay, Peanut Sauce, Cucumber, Red Onion and Cilantro

Summer Rolls (GF, V)

Rice Paper Wrap, Blue Flower Rice Noodle, Seasonal Fruits and Veggies, Creamy Cilantro Dip

Tom Yum Gai (GF)

Chicken, Tomato, Mushrooms, Red Onion, Lemon grass, Kaffir Lime Leaves, Galangal, Lime Juice (Substitute to Seafood $)

Crispy Lotus Blossom Salad (GF)

Crispy Lotus Root, Green Papaya, Peanut, Thai Chilli Lime Dressing (Add Grilled Shrimps $)

Tom Kha Tofu (V)

Tofu, Coconut Milk, Tomato, Mushrooms, Red Onion, Lemon grass,Kaffir Lime Leaves, Galangal, Tamarind, Cilantro

Lobster Pad Thai (GFO)

Lobster Tail with Prawn, Fresh Thin Noodles, Egg, Bean Sprouts, Green onion, Crispy shallots, Peanut, Tamarind Sauce

Short Rib Curry

House-made Braised Short Rib in Green Curry, Eggplant, Chili and Basil (Add Roti Bread $)

Duck Confit Fruity Curry (GF)

House-made Duck Confit in Thai Red Curry, Lychee, Pineapple, Cherry Tomato and Basil (Add Roti Bread $)

Chicken Satay (GF)

Grilled Chicken Breast Marinated with Coconut Milk, Turmeric Served with Peanut sauce, Cucumber Salad and Jasmine Rice

Crying Tiger Steak (GF)

(Add $) oz Prime steak Served with Nam Jim Jaew, Sticky Rice and Fresh Veggies

Braised Lamb Shank

House-made Braised Lamb Shank in Mussaman Peanut Curry, Potato, Crispy shallot, Pickled and Pomegranate (Add Roti Bread $)

Khao Soi Tofu (V)

Northern Thai Yellow Coconut Curry, Egg Noodle, Crispy Noodle, Pickled, Crispy Shallot, Cilantro, Chili Oil, Lime

Mango Sticky Rice (GF,VG)

Sweet Creamy Coconut Sticky Rice, Fresh Mango, Top with Coconut Milk

Rose & Lychee Palvova (GF)

Meringe, Lychee and Rose Compote and French Cream

Chocolate Lava Cake

Hot Chocolate Lava Cake, Chocolate Sauce, Fresh Fruit and Vanilla Ice Cream

Summer Rolls

Add Shrimp +$.

$14.00

Corn Rib

$14.00

Cauliflower Bits

$14.00

Crispy Calamari

$16.00

Grilled Shrimp

Grilled whole shrimp, crispy rice paper, beet aoil, and lemongrass mango salsa

$16.00

Shishito

Fried Japanese peppers with sesame seeds and beet aioli dip

$9.00

Chicken Satay Bun

Steamed bun with grilled chicken satay, peanut sauce, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro

$14.00

Crab Balls

Crab meat, curry powder, onion, and beet aioli

$18.00

Papaya Salad

Hand-shredded green papaya, cherry tomatoes, garlic, and lotus rood chips with Thai chili lime dressing | Add Grilled Shrimp +$.

$18.00

Pumpkin Salad

$20.00

Hot Pot Seafood Tom Yum

Combination of seafood, tomato, mushrooms, red onion, lemongrass, kar lime leaves, galangal, lime juice | Add Lobster Tail +$.

$30.00

Hot Pot Tom Kha

Coconut milk, galangal, lemongrass, tamarind juice, and mixed vegetables | Add Seafood +$.

$24.00

Lobster Pad Thai

Lobster tail with prawn, fresh thin noodles, egg, bean sprouts, green onion, crispy shallots, peanut, tamarind sauce

$38.00

Drunken Noodle

oz prime steak, stirred fried ramen noodles, garlic, peppercorn, onion, chili, and basil

$36.00

Khao Soi

Northern Thai yellow coconut curry, egg noodles, crispy noodles, pickled, crispy shallot, cilantro, chili oil, lime, and your Protein Options: Braised Short Rib $. | Chicken Leg $. | Grilled Shrimp $. | Tofu $.

Duck Cont Fruity Curry

House made duck cont in Thai red curry, lychee, pineapple, cherry tomato, and basil

$32.00

Short Rib Curry

House-made braised short rib in green curry, eggplant, chili, and basil

$34.00

Braised Lamb Shank

House-made braised lamb shank in mussaman peanut curry, potato, crispy shallot, pickle, and pomegranate

$38.00

Chicken Curry

Grilled chicken leg in yellow curry, potato, onion, crispy shallot

$26.00

Bibimboom

Crispy rice ball stuffed with sauteed veggies, pickled red onion, special gochujang, sunny side up egg, seaweed, and sesame seeds

$26.00

Pineapple Boat

Crispy white sh coated with tamarind pineapple glazed, celery, onion, cashew nuts, and tomato served in fresh pineapple with jasmine rice

$36.00

Chicken Satay

Grilled chicken breast marinated with coconut milk and turmeric served with peanut sauce , cucumber salad, and jasmine rice

$26.00

Moo Chan

Caramelized braised pork belly in five spices served with turmeric rice, pickled, shishito and house spicy sauce

$28.00

Crab Fried Rice

Dungeness crab meat, jasmine rice stet fried with egg, tomato, onion, garlic, cilantro | Top with Soft-Shell Crab

$32.00

Yom Yum Seafood Paella

Combination seafood, tom yum broth, onion, mushroom, tomato, and cilantro | Add Soft-Shell Crab +$. | Lobster Tail +$. (allow - minutes)

$40.00

Crispy Branzino

Coated with tamarind sauce and lemon grass, red onion, coconut flake, cashew nut, ginger, and crispy basil

$38.00

Crying Tiger Steak

oz prime steak served with nam jaew, sticky rice, and fresh veggies

$36.00

Jasmine Rice

$3.50

Sticky Rice

$4.50

Rice Noodle

$5.00

Roti Bread

$6.00

Dinner Menu

Beer

Fort Point KSA

Kolsch Style Ale

$8.00

Drake's IPA

India Pale Ale

$9.00

Stella Artois

Pilsner

$7.00

Hefe By Widmer Bros

American Hefeweizen

$9.00

Contact Haze

Hazy India Pale Ale

$9.00

Tank

American Saison Ale

$11.00

Sierra Nevada

Pale Ale

$11.00

Lagunitas

IPA

$11.00

Golden State Cider

Apple Cider Mighty Dry

$9.00

Portlandia

Pinot Noir

$14.00

Balletto

Pinot Noir

$18.00

Trophy Hunt & Ryde

Red Blend

$12.00

Domaine Bousquet

Organic Malbec

$10.00

Summers

Cabernet Sauvignon

$16.00

Lake Sonoma Winery, Alexander Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon

$18.00

Valley Of The Moon

% Pinot Gris / % Viognier

$14.00

Pasqua

Pinot Grigio

$12.00

Rusack

Sauvignon Blanc

$16.00

Atmosphere By Pierre Chanier

Sancerre

$18.00

Girasole

Organic Chardonnay

$12.00

Corvezzo

Prosecco Rose

$12.00

Wine

Cocktails

Darla Old Fashioned

Sabe Cinnamon Bourbon, Angostura Bitters, Orange Bitters, Syrup, Maraschino Cherry Top

$14.00

Red Sangria

Red Wine, Berries, Citrus

$12.00

Thai Tea Tini

Sabe Vodka, Thai Tea, Coconut Cream, Cream

$12.00

The Adonis

Fino Sherry, Italian Vermouth, Orange Bitters

$12.00

Stardust Fizz

Sparkling Wine, Wild Austria Elder Flower, Lime, Rosemary, Thai Rose Bitters

$14.00

Galactic G&T

Sabe G&T, Cucumber, Basil

$14.00

Espresso Martini

Sabe Vodka, Espresso Shot, Cream, Syrup

$14.00

Herbal Hot Toddy

Sabe Cinnamon Bourbon, Lemon, Honey, Ginger, Clove

$12.00

Nebula

Sabe Vodka, Lavender Syrup, Lychee, Lime, Cotton Candy

$16.00

Star Fire Margarita

Sabe Blanco Tequila, Strawberry Puree, Lime, Spice Rim

$12.00

Galaxy

Sabe Vodka, Lime, Passion Fruit, Ginger Syrup, Butterfly Pea Infused Citrus Soju

$14.00

Bloody Mary

Soju, Spicy Tomato Juice, Celery, Olive, Spice Rim

$12.00

Gangnam Coffee

Soju, Coffee, Brown Sugar, Whip Cream

$12.00

Michelada

Modelo Beer, Spicy Juice, Spice Rim

$10.00

Sunshine Spritz

Sparkling Wine, Aparol, Orange Juice

$14.00

Mimosa Orange

Sparkling Wine, Orange Juice

$12.00

Mimosa Rose-Berry

Sparkling Wine, Rose-Berry Lemonade

$12.00

Bottomless Mimosa

Minute Limit for Whole Party Only

$25.00

Kurosawa

Junmai Kimoto Silky Smooth, Full-Bodied yet Light

$18.00

Okunomatsu

Tokubetsu Junmai Namachozo Slightly Dry, Smooth, and Silky Body Fruity Aroma and Refreshing

$18.00

Mu Sake

Junmai Daiginjo Fruity and Dry with Delicate Aromatic Character Smooth and Refreshing

$20.00

Yaegaki Nigori Cloud

Junmai Nigori Refreshing and Milky Smooth Texture, Fresh and Slightly Sweet

$19.00

Sake

Valentine's Prix Fixe menu

Crab Balls

Crab Meat, Curry Powder, Onion and Beet Aioli

Grilled Shrimp (GF)

Grilled Whole Shrimps ,Crispy Rice Paper, Beet Aioil and Lemongrass Mango Salsa

Chicken Satay Bun

Steamed Bun with Grilled Chicken Satay, Peanut Sauce, Cucumber, Red Onion and Cilantro

Summer Rolls (GF, V)

Rice Paper Wrap, Blue Flower Rice Noodle, Seasonal Fruits and Veggies, Creamy Cilantro Dip

Tom Yum Gai (GF)

Chicken, Tomato, Mushrooms, Red Onion, Lemon grass, Kaffir Lime Leaves, Galangal, Lime Juice (Substitute to Seafood $)

Crispy Lotus Blossom Salad (GF)

Crispy Lotus Root, Green Papaya, Peanut, Thai Chilli Lime Dressing (Add Grilled Shrimps $)

Tom Kha Tofu (V)

Tofu, Coconut Milk, Tomato, Mushrooms, Red Onion, Lemon grass,Kaffir Lime Leaves, Galangal, Tamarind, Cilantro

Lobster Pad Thai (GFO)

Lobster Tail with Prawn, Fresh Thin Noodles, Egg, Bean Sprouts, Green onion, Crispy shallots, Peanut, Tamarind Sauce

Short Rib Curry

House-made Braised Short Rib in Green Curry, Eggplant, Chili and Basil (Add Roti Bread $)

Duck Confit Fruity Curry (GF)

House-made Duck Confit in Thai Red Curry, Lychee, Pineapple, Cherry Tomato and Basil (Add Roti Bread $)

Chicken Satay (GF)

Grilled Chicken Breast Marinated with Coconut Milk, Turmeric Served with Peanut sauce, Cucumber Salad and Jasmine Rice

Crying Tiger Steak (GF)

(Add $) oz Prime steak Served with Nam Jim Jaew, Sticky Rice and Fresh Veggies

Braised Lamb Shank

House-made Braised Lamb Shank in Mussaman Peanut Curry, Potato, Crispy shallot, Pickled and Pomegranate (Add Roti Bread $)

Khao Soi Tofu (V)

Northern Thai Yellow Coconut Curry, Egg Noodle, Crispy Noodle, Pickled, Crispy Shallot, Cilantro, Chili Oil, Lime

Mango Sticky Rice (GF,VG)

Sweet Creamy Coconut Sticky Rice, Fresh Mango, Top with Coconut Milk

Rose & Lychee Palvova (GF)

Meringe, Lychee and Rose Compote and French Cream

Chocolate Lava Cake

Hot Chocolate Lava Cake, Chocolate Sauce, Fresh Fruit and Vanilla Ice Cream