orange County Restaurant Week

Zimzala
500 Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 960-5050
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Lunch $20 / Dinner $40
Online Reservations
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Lunch $20
Choose from the "I Love Fish", "I Love Cheese", "I Love Bread", "A Lighter Lunch",
or "Mix or Match" menu's
I LOVE FISH
Choice of
fried calamari
black grapes / celery / wild arugula / chile lime dipping sauce
grilled prawn cocktail
sugarcane skewer / ancho preserved lemon cocktail sauce
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Choice of
scottish salmon
tarragon-scented pearl couscous / baby heirloom tomato sambal
fish n’ chips
stone ipa beer battered haddock / smoked onion tartar sauce / french fries
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Choice of
chocolate ganache
belgian chocolate ganache / grilled sourdough bread / extra virgin olive oil / sea salt
crème brulee
pistachio biscotti / fresh raspberries
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I LOVE CHEESE
Choice of
mac n’ cheese
shell pasta / nueske bacon /four cheese fondue/
chef’s cheese selection
three cheeses / caramelized onion crostini / grapes /toasted almonds / honeycomb
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Choice of
margarita flatbread
crushed california tomatoes / fresh mozzarella / basil
grilled cheese panini
sourdough / monterey jack / smoked bacon / avocado / tomato
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Choice of
chocolate ganache
belgian chocolate ganache / grilled sourdough bread / extra virgin olive oil / sea salt
crème brulee
pistachio biscotti / fresh raspberries
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I LOVE BREAD
Choice of
hummus & pita
fried chickpeas / olive oil
olive tapenade
assorted olives / crostini / grilled flatbread
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Choice of
grilled prime burger
caramelized onions / gruyere / wild arugula / roasted tomatoes pommery aioli / buttermilk roll
grilled cheese panini
sourdough / monterey jack / smoked bacon / avocado / tomato
sloppy joe
house made pickles / peanut slaw / buttermilk roll
b.l.t
applewood bacon / little gem lettuce / tomato / spicy aioli / multi-grain bread
turkey & swiss panini
artichoke aioli / tomato / herb focaccia
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Choice of
chocolate ganache
belgian chocolate ganache / grilled sourdough bread / extra virgin olive oil / sea salt
crème brulee
pistachio biscotti / fresh raspberries
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A LIGHTER LUNCH
Choice of
hummus & pita
fried chickpeas / olive oil
grilled prawn cocktail
sugarcane skewer / ancho preserved lemon cocktail sauce
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Choice of
hearts of romaine
aged jack dressing / caramelized onion crostini / shaved aged jack
chopped
little gem lettuce / english cucumber / baby heirloom tomatoes / radishes / celery / spring onion / sherry shallot vinaigrette
heirloom apple
varietal apples / butter lettuce / granola clusters / micro celery humboldt fog goat cheese / lemon olive oil
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Choice of
chocolate ganache
belgian chocolate ganache / grilled sourdough bread / extra virgin olive oil / sea salt
crème brulee
pistachio biscotti / fresh raspberries
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MIX OR MATCH
Choice of
Any menu starters on the four menu choices
Choice of
Any menu entrees on the four menu choices
or
grilled ribeye sandwich & soup
yukon potato and leek soup / toasted ciabatta / wild arugula
orecchiette pasta
green zucchini / yellow squash / baby heirloom tomatoes / fresh mozzarella / grana padana cheese / basil / chives
~ All Menu Choices get a Choice of Dessert~
chocolate ganache
belgian chocolate ganache / grilled sourdough bread / extra virgin olive oil / sea salt
crème brulee
pistachio biscotti / fresh raspberries
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PLEASE NOTE THAT MENU OPTIONS ARE BASED UPON INDIVIDUAL ORDERS
NO SHARING PLEASE
ADD A SALAD FOR $7
ADD A FLATBREAD FOR $10
ADD ANY DRAFT BEER FOR $5
ADD ANY WINE BY THE GLASS $10
executive chef / roy hendrickson
a service charge of 18% will be added to parties of
five or more
we source organic and local produce where possible
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Dinner $40
~ Start with warm bread and a glass of house wine ~
Choose from the "I Love Fish", "I Love Meat", "I Love Bread", "A Lighter Dinner",
or "Mix or Match" menu's
I LOVE FISH
Choice of
fried calamari
black grapes / celery / wild arugula / chile lime dipping sauce
grilled prawn cocktail
sugarcane skewer / ancho preserved lemon cocktail sauce
crab cake
jumbo lump / avocado crème fraîche / mache / baby heirloom tomatoes
manilla clams
roasted dried corn / smoked bacon / dutch yellow potatoes / double cream / grilled sourdough
cast iron pei mussels
shellfish – tomato broth / rouille / grilled sourdough
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Choice of
scottish salmon
tarragon-scented pearl couscous / baby heirloom tomato sambal
fish n’ chips
stone ipa beer battered haddock / smoked onion tartar sauce / french fries
wild sea bass
“ratatouille” / beech mushroom /piquillo pepper marmalade / fried capers
pan – seared diver scallops
grilled belgian endive / confit marble potato / roasted asparagus / castelvetrano olives / nueske bacon vinaigrette / grapefruit segments
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I LOVE MEAT
Choice of
mac n’ cheese
shell pasta / nueske bacon / four cheese fondue
manilla clams
roasted dried corn / smoked bacon / dutch yellow potatoes / double cream / grilled sourdough
shorebreak wedge
nueske smoked bacon / baby heirloom tomatoes / fried red onions / blue cheese dressing / buttermilk blue cheese crumbles
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Choice of
cider-brined pork chop
nueske bacon / caramelized onion / sour cherry pork sauce
australian rack of lamb
crispy yukon potatoes / cilantro / caramelized red onion / cherry heirloom tomatoes / black mission fig chutney
prime coullotte steak
leek and ykon potato gratinee / rosemary balsamic glazed shallots / green peppercorn sauce / blue cheese butter / upland cress
black salt –crusted skirt steak
yukon potato purée / french beans / mushroom supreme / petite onions
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I LOVE BREAD
Choice of
hummus & pita
fried chickpeas / olive oil
olive tapenade
assorted olives / crostini / grilled flatbread
soft house made pretzels
sea salt / stone ipa beer cheese
manilla clams
roasted dried corn / smoked bacon / dutch yellow potatoes / double cream / grilled sourdough
cast iron pei mussels
shellfish – tomato broth / rouille / grilled sourdough
hearts of romaine
aged jack dressing / caramelized onion crostini / shaved aged jack
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Choice of
grilled prime burger
caramelized onions / gruyere / wild arugula / roasted tomatoes pommery aioli / buttermilk roll
grilled cheese panini
sourdough / monterey jack / smoked bacon / avocado / tomato
sloppy joe
house made pickles / peanut slaw / buttermilk roll
chicken n’ waffle panini
tomato jam / wasabi arugula / gruyere / prosciutto / béchamel sauce / sweet potato tots
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A LIGHTER DINNER
Choice of
hummus & pita
fried chickpeas / olive oil
grilled prawn cocktail
sugarcane skewer / ancho preserved lemon cocktail sauce
zimzala platter
hummus / faro salad / couscous salad / heirloom tomato marinated mozzarella salad
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Choice of
moroccan chicken tagine
caramelized onions / carrots / preserved lemon / picholine olives / golden couscous
wild sea bass
“ratatouille” / beech mushroom / piquillo pepper marmalade / fried capers
pan – seared diver scallops
grilled belgian endive / confit marble potato / roasted asparagus / castelvetrano olives / nueske bacon vinaigrette / grapefruit segments
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MIX OR MATCH
Choice of
Any menu starters on the four menu choices
Choice of
Any menu entrees on the four menu choices
or
cast iron duck breast
celery root purée / caramelized fennel / apple gastrique / pomme maxim / micro celery
handmade pasta
sundried tomato tagliatelle / walnut pesto / pan fried heirloom tomato/ ricotta stuffed squash blossoms / shaved grana padano
~ All Menu Choices get a Choice of Dessert~
chocolate ganache
belgian chocolate ganache / grilled sourdough bread / extra virgin olive oil / sea salt
german chocolate waffle
german chocolate fixins / caramel sauce / almond coffee ice cream
crème brulee
pistachio biscotti / fresh raspberries
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PLEASE NOTE THAT MENU OPTIONS ARE BASED UPON INDIVIDUAL ORDERS
NO SHARING PLEASE
ADD A SALAD FOR $8
ADD A FLATBREAD FOR $10
executive chef / roy hendrickson
a service charge of 18% will be added to parties of
five or more
we source organic and local produce where possible
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Chef Roy Hendrickson
Question: How long have you been a chef?
Answer: I have been cooking for over 10 years
Question: How long have you been at this restaurant?
Answer: I have been here since the opening, 3 years
Question: Who or what inspired you to become a chef?
Answer: I kind of fell into it for my love of food
Question: What do you enjoy most about your profession?
Answer: The enjoyment of people get from eating good food
Question: When you’re not in the kitchen what are you doing?
Answer: Playing with my kids
Question: What is your most popular dish?
Answer: The cider-brined pork chop; with mustard-parsley spaetzel, bacon, carmelized onion, with a sour cherry pork sauce
Question: Your last meal on Earth would be??
Answer: A full English breakfast; eggs, sausage, bacon, toast, fried tomatoes, black pudding, etc.
Question: What's your favorite item on the Restaurant Week Menu?
Answer: All of them J