New Moon Restaurant-Chinese Restaurant- Montrose,Valencia,Downtown L.A

Downtown Los Angeles

Menu

APPETIZERS

Wally's Grilled Shrimp ~ 6.95
Succulent shrimp grilled with fresh garlic and sliced scallions. Inspired by his favorites, for his favorites.

Pot Stickers ~ 5.95
The unique cooking method of grilling and steaming these delicate appetizers help punctuate the flavorful filling of freshly ground chicken and shrimp dumplings.

Mandarin Tofu ~ 5.95
Fresh tofu coated with delicate Japanese panko flakes. Served with a Cantonese blackbean sauce. Who would have thought vegetarian could taste this good?

Egg Fu Young ~6.95A traditional Cantonese favorite of freshly whipped eggs, rice sticks and garden fresh vegetables formed into a light and fluffy paty and finished witha tasty brown sauce

Jumbo New York Style Egg Rolls ~ 6.75
ioned after the popular east coast egg roll, we stuff ours generously with a combination of Chinese vegetables, freshly ground chicken and shrimp.

Shrimp Rangoon ~ 5.95
Golden wonton wrappers filled with shrimp, cream cheese and scallions.

Shiew Mai ~ 5.75
steamed open-faced chicken dumplings with the essence of fresh ginger and sesame oil.

Sample Platter ~8.95 Why settle with choosing just one appetizer? This dish offers a samploing of each one of our tasty appetizers. Please allow for a little extra time when ordering this dish, as its preparation cannot be rushed.

Soups

Sizzling Rice Soup
4.95 cup | 8.75 large bowl
We start with an intense chicken broth, add slices of chicken breast, shrimp and Chinese vegetables then top it off with sizzling rice.

Won Ton Soup
4.50 cup | 7.95 large bowl
The New Moon’s homemade wontons are filled with chicken and vegetables to create a lighter version of this traditional soup. We top our soup with slices of Napa cabbage and scallions.

Wor Won Ton
4.95 cup | 8.75 large bowl
A healthy and hearty soup that is chock full of wontons, chicken, shrimp, barbeque pork and Chinese vegetables.

Egg Drop Soup
4.50 cup | 7.95 large bowl
A comforting soup of minced chicken and vegetables, finished with ribbons of whipped eggs.

Chicken Ye Won Ton
4.95 cup | 8.75 large bowl
A unique full-bodied soup of chopped chicken, mushrooms, water chestnuts, ribbons of whipped eggs poured over crisped wontons. Please note, this delicious soup takes a little extra time for our kitchen to prepare.

Hot and Sour Soup
4.50 cup | 7.95 large bowl
An exotic blend of spicy and pungent flavors makes for extraordinary results in this classic Szechuan soup.

Roasted Chicken Noodle Soup
4.95 cup | 8.75 large bowl
This classic soup crosses all ethnic lines in its simplicity and popularity. Our version combines a rich and intense broth, fresh Chinese long noodles and slow roasted chicken topped with fresh vegetables.

Chinese BBQ Pork Noodle Soup
4.95 cup | 8.75 large bowl

Shrimp Noodle Soup
5.50 cup | 9.50 large bowl

Vegetable Noodle Soup
4.50 cup | 7.96 large bowl

SALADS

The Original ”New Moon Chicken Salad”
6.95 small | 9.50 full
We will gladly make a vegetarian version of our Original salad by substituting tofu for chicken

Soup & Salad for One 8.95 Choose between a cup of our popular Won Ton or Hot & Sour soups, complimented witha small order of our Original New Moon Salad

Fresh from the Garden

Braised String Beans ~ 8.50
A house favorite, our garden fresh string beans are flash cooked to maintain their crisp yet tender texture.

Hot and Pungent Eggplant ~ 8.50
Naturally tender Japanese eggplant is stir-fried with a wonderfully balanced combination of hot and pungent flavors.

Chef’s Choice of Stirfry Vegetables ~ 8.50 Only the freshest seasonal vegetables are chosen for this healthy and aromatic dish. Our vegetables are lightly cooked to preserve their crisp textures.

Sautéed Spinach ~ 7.95
Fresh tender spinach leaves are stir- fried with crushed garlic and light soy sauce.

Mabu Tofu ~ 9.50 We dice cubes of firm tofu with slices of Shitake mushrooms and string beans and stir-fry them with a slightly spicy brown sauce.

Spicy Firm Tofu with a Seasonal Green Vegetable ~ 9.50
A downtown favorite, our kitchen uses firm tofu and only the freshest seasonal green vegetable with a light spicy brown sauce.

Stir-Fried Tofu with Mushrooms ~ 11.95
We stir-fry our firm tofu with a variety of mushroom varieties that include Straw, Button and Shitake. We add fresh snow peas and a robust brown sauce to complete this savory dish

SHRIMP

Chloe’s Shrimp ~ 11.95
A spectacular combination of crunchy shrimp coated with a slightly sweet and pungent sauce that carries a hint of garlic. Proudly, it has become our most popular entrée.

Shrimp in a Lobster Sauce ~ 11.95
We offer my family’s version of this Cantonese standard. Its strikingly robust blend of flavors draws from minced chicken, fragrant sesame oil and is finished with ribbons of whipped eggs.

Spicy Garlic Shrimp on a Bed of Spinach ~ 11.95
Fresh plump shrimp served in a rich and spicy brown sauce lounging on a bed of tender steamed spinach.

Shrimp with Candied Glazed Walnuts ~ 11.95 Crunchy shrimp tossed in a sinfully rich white sauce are topped with a generous handful of homemade candied walnuts.

Shrimp in a Blackbean Sauce ~ 11.50 Tender and firm, these plump shrimp are stir-fried with sweet green and red peppers then tossed in a garlic infused blackbean sauce.

Chinese Salted Shrimp ~ 11.50
Intensely seasoned with salt, fresh Thai chili peppers, garlic and onions, this dish is an explosion of flavors for the more adventurous eater.

CHICKEN

Shelby's Sweet and Spicy Chicken ~ 10.95
Just like the girl it’s named after, this dish begins sweet ...then the subtle heat of the black pepper kicks in to give you something worth remembering.

Honey Glazed Chicken with Orange Zest ~ 10.50
A winning combination of tender chicken coated with a light golden brown batter and glazed with a sweet orange infused sauce.

Kung Pao Chicken ~ 10.50 A Northern Chinese specialty that combines marinated chicken with whole fiery chili peppers, sweet red and green peppers and roasted peanuts.

Minced Chicken with Lettuce Cups ~ 10.95
Minced chicken and aromatic vegetables are served over a bed of crispy rice noodles. At the table, we offer a sweet and smoky Hoi Sin sauce and lettuce cups for you to create a wonderful dish of contrasting textures.

Velvet Chicken ~ 10.50
Tender slices of chicken breast stir-fried with a healthy and colorful mélange of seasonal vegetables. Served in a light savory brown sauce.

Chicken with Chinese Snow Peas ~ 9.95
Noted for their delicate flavor and crisp texture, these garden fresh snow peas are stir-fried with sliced chicken breast and Chinese black mushrooms.

Chicken with Roasted Jalapeno Chilis ~ 10.95
Originally developed as a staff meal favorite, our chef roasts fresh chili peppers and infuses them into a robust brown sauce giving a nice punch to a standard.

FISH

Chef Pung’s Cantonese Style Steamed Fish ~ 11.95
Our kitchen carefully steams this mild and meaty white fish, then finishes it with a sauce infused with fresh aromatic herbs. This dish represents the true essence of our light and flavorful cooking philosophy.

Filet of Sole Szechuan Style ~ 11.50
Characterized by its smooth texture and mild flavor, this white fish is the perfect complement to a subtly spicy sauce.

Filet of Sole in a Blackbean Sauce ~ 1150
Favored by the Cantonese of Southern China, fermented blackbean sauce provides an exotic and flavorful choice for this smooth and mild white fish.

Filet of Sole on a Bed of Sizzling Rice ~ 11.50
Sliced white fish tossed in a flavorful rice wine and tomato sauce are served over a bed of crispy sizzling rice.

BEEF

Shelby’s Sweet and Spicy Beef ~ 10.95
Just like the girl it’s named after, this dish begins sweet ...then the subtle heat of the black pepper kicks in to give you something worth remembering.

Mongolian Beef ~ 10.50
Splendid in its simplicity, sweet and aromatic green onions are stir-fried with tender slices of beef in searing heat. The beef remains tender and the onions caramelize to produce a wonderful result.

New Moon’s Dragon Beef ~ 13.95
Frightfully hot and colorful, red and green Thai chili peppers punctuate this dish of seared beef splashed with dark soy sauce and sherry.v

Fiery Orange Beef ~10.50 Crispy slices of beef are wok fried at a high temperature then tossed in a complex combination of rice wine, light and dark soy sauces, and tangy orange zest to create a semi-sweet glaze.

Sliced Beef with Broccoli ~ 9.95
A classic Cantonese dish using sliced marinated beef and florets of broccoli in a savory dark sauce with the essence of sherry.

Sliced Beef with Asparagus ~ 10.95
Tender slices of marinated beef quickly stir-fried with fresh seasonal asparagus in a Cantonese style fermented blackbean sauce.

NOODLES & RICE

Chow Mein
This traditional Chinese noodle dish can be found in provinces throughout China. The thin pan-fried noodle style is prepared with Chinese vegetables typically found in the Shanghai province Chicken 8.95 | Chinese BBQ Pork 8.95
Shrimp 9.95 | Beef 8.95 | Vegetarian 8.50

Chow Fun
A unique texture and subtle flavor characterize this lesser known noodle made from rice instead of wheat. We have chosen a dry stir-fry version of this Cantonese dish because of the intense flavor it creates. As with all of our noodle dishes, we add Chinese vegetables.
Chicken 8.95 | Chinese BBQ Pork 8.95
Shrimp 9.95 | Beef 8.95 | Vegetarian 8.50

Lo Mein
Fresh Chinese Noodles are lightly boiled to maintain their wonderful texture and elasticity. They are then gently tossed in a ginger infused brown sauce and finished with the essence of sesame oil. Topped with fresh vegetables.
Chicken 8.95 | Chinese BBQ Pork 8.95
Shrimp 9.95 | Beef 8.95 | Vegetarian 8.50

Fried Rice
The New Moon’s fried rice is made to order using garden fresh vegetables and high quality meats.
Chicken 6.95 | Chinese BBQ Pork 6.95
Shrimp 7.50 | Beef 6.95 | Vegetarian 6.50 | Combination ~7.95

Steamed Rice

White Rice .50/portion / Brown Rice .75/ portion