Asparagus Restaurant
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Asparagus distinguishes itself by offering a rare opportunity to experience fine dining in a serene, elegant, Zen-like environment while savoring dishes freshly fashioned from the cuisines of Thailand, Vietnam, and the Americas, showing the influences of classic French culinary artistry. Every item on our vast menu can be enjoyed with specially selected wines from Sam’s extensive wine collection or paired with one of the many signature drinks.


7876 Broadway
Merrillville, IN
(219) 794-0000
asparagusrestaurant.com
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Lunch Menu

Hours Available: Monday through Friday 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Cost: $30 per person

Course One (choose one):

- Asparagus Salad -
Organic mixed greens tossed with housemade balsamic, Thai peanut dressing and parmesan

- Shrimp Tempura -
Shrimp in tempura batter, fried to a crispy perfection, served with sweet and sour ginger sauce 

 

Course Two (choose one):

- Bangkok Baby Back Ribs -
Half-slab of marinated pork ribs with a smoky, tangy Asian flavor, served with our signature Asian slaw 

- Thai Chicken Salad -
Ground chicken with basil, onions, carrots, ginger, roasted peanuts, chili powder and lime vinaigrette on a bed of lettuce

- Clay Pot (Tofu or Chicken) -
Tofu or chicken simmered in a caramelized black pepper sauce in a clay pot served with stir-fried vegetables

- Duck Confit (1 pc) -
Braised duck with applewood bacon in mango-blood orange sauce, served with bok choy

- Vegetable â€‹Curry -
Mixed vegetables in yellow curry, served with steamed white rice 
 

Course Three

- Banana Sticky Rice -
Sweet bananas mixed with creamy coconut in sticky rice, wrapped in banana leaf 
 



Dinner Menu

Hours Available: Monday through Friday 3:00 p.m. to close

Cost: $50 per person

Course One (choose one):

- Seafood Crispy Rolls -
Lobster, shrimp, sea scallops, crabmeat, carrots, cabbage and noodles 

- Lemongrass Beef -
Lemongrass marinated beef, sesame seeds, herbs, onion, garlic and honey, served with hot sauce and cucumber salad 

- Avocado Crispy Rolls -
Crispy rolls filled with avocado, red onion, tomato and cilantro

 

Course Two (choose one):

- Asparagus Beef Lover -
Beef tenderloin marinated in our unique steak sauce, cashews, ginger Kikkoman soy, and stir-fried Thai basil mixed vegetables, served with steamed white rice

Sesame Mahi Mahi -
Pan-seared with onion ginger soy sauce and stir-fried vegetables

Seafood Panang -
Shrimp, green mussel, sea scallops and squid in a seductive curry of cardamom anx coconut milk with Thai basil and pounded peanuts

To-Die-For” Pork Shank -
Traditional Vietnamese pork shank braised in a sweet caramelized sauce, pork belly and hard-boiled egg, served with a side of white rice 

 

Course Three:

- Banana Sticky Rice -
Sweet bananas mixed with creamy coconut in sticky rice, wrapped in banana leaf