Food
The menu will feature dishes from Chef Sri's childhood things he enjoyed from street carts, toddy shops, carnivals, weddings, festivals, seafood barbecues and shacks on the beach from his native Kerala. Preparations that have their roots in family traditions, and recipes passed on by his grandmother, mother, mother-in-law, and aunts. Copra will source fresh local spices from the coastal regions in combination with fresh heirloom seasonal ingredients from Northern California. Local delicacies made with fermented rice and grains like Appams (Hopper) and Toddy flatbreads will be highlights.
Kadi
-
Onion Butter Pakoda, Coconut Chutney
dairy, tree nut free, gluten free, vegan
-
MAMU Kola Urundai, Lemon Raita
dairy, dairy free, tree nut free, gluten free, vegan
-
Gunpowder Goli Vadai, Coconut Chutney
dairy, tree nut free, gluten free, vegan
-
Oysters, Fermented Chillies, Tamarind & White Soy
1/2 dz
dairy free, tree nut free
-
Oscietra Caviar, Warm Kalappam & Traditional Accouterments
120/oz
dairy free, tree nut free, gluten free
Little
-
Shinko Pear Sundal
Black chickpea, raw mango, Persian cucumber, red onion & nasturtium
dairy free, tree nut free, gluten free, vegan
-
“Torn salad”, Late Citrus, Torn Samosa
Pomelo, chicory, avocado, grapefruit, and sweet mango chutney vinaigrette
tree nut free, vegan
-
Betel Leaves from Girl n Dug Farm
Srilankan eggplant moju, sweet herb yogurt, shallots, and mustard pickle
tree nut free, gluten free, vegan
-
Chutney palette for the table
Choose any four
Selection of traditional southern Indian chutneys & achaar with poppadom and quinoa crisps
Wild gooseberry chutney
Burnt chili - tamarind chutney
Coconut green sambal
Ghost chili chutney
Curry Leaf Thuvaiya
Shrimp Achaar
-
Chili Bajji Pav
Green chutney, sweet & sour onion, podi and tamarind
tree nut free, vegan
-
Rasam Poori
Passion fruit, mint, sprouted chickpea, and radish
dairy free, tree nut free, vegan
-
Thayir Vadai Chaat
Madras mixture, green grapes, citrus, chili cashew nuts, and date chutney
gluten free, vegan
-
Tender Jack Elayappam
Pulled tender jack steamed in banana, leaf, fennel, seeds, curry, and leaves with, fine green sambal
tree nut free, gluten free, vegan
-
Shrimp Vennai Roast
A chef Sri’s favorite, shrimp roasted in chili chutney, brown butter, curry leaves, and lime
tree nut free, gluten free
-
Slow - cooked Octopus
Jaffna curry leaf rub, yogurt, pomelo, mint, and purple radish
tree nut free, gluten free
-
Thattukada Fried Chicken
(A street food classic from the streets of Trivandrum)
Fennel seeds, red chilies, black pepper, shallots, and masala crumbs
dairy free, tree nut free, gluten free
-
Copra - Pepper Lamb Cups
Lamb stir-fried on a cast iron plate with black pepper, roasted copra, chili achaar & yam crisps
dairy free, tree nut free, gluten free
-
Chargrilled bone marrow
Chukka masala roasted, shallot crisp, pickles, and mustard served with Ceylon egg parotta
tree nut free
Large
-
Palkatti pachai kuruma
Amaranth leaves, chili-roasted soft milk, curd, and fingerlings served with Idiyappam
tree nut free, gluten free, vegan
-
Cauliflower & Green Apple Curry
Simmered in tangy coconut gravy with cilantro served with ney-choru and raisins
tree nut free, gluten free, vegan
-
VOD – Vegetable of the Day
Three homestyle vegetarian recipes inspired by Moms/MIL across south India served with appropriate accompaniment. Check with your server for more details on those moms & featured dishes
vegan
Urulai podi varuval, mung bean pappu, butternut squash - sprouted channa kootu
-
Konkan Crab Curry
Simmered in roasted coconut, coriander, tamarind, and red onion. Served with egg appam
-
Black Cod Pollichathu
Wrapped in banana leaves, shallot crust, cooked on cast iron, served with red matta rice and moilee broth
-
Varuval spice - crusted Red Snapper
Coconut rice, snow peas, fish head gravy, and black mustard tempering
-
Half Cornish Hen
Roasted with a black curry rub, stone flower, dried coconut, and black pepper served with nool parotta
-
Kori Gassi
Mangalorean chicken curry, byadgi chilies, tamarind, and coconut milk served with Kallappam
-
Plantation Duck
Leg roast
Slow - roasted and simmered in green pepper masala, baby shallots, and garlic, served with
-
Dindigul style Chicken Biryani
Jeera samba rice, red onion raita and pepper, and eggplant salan
-
Braised Lamb Shank
Chettinad masala, kal dosai, mango-green beans poriyal, and pickles
Sweet
-
“Gods Own ” Coconut Variation
Coconut water crystals, mango, candied basmati puff & sabja seeds
-
Palkova and Pear Toast
Jaggery, nutmeg, and grated milk
-
Kavuni Arisi Halwa
Orange zest snow and candied citrus skin
-
Semi - frozen Bay Leaf Slice
Kumquat and sugarcane syrup
-
Copra’s Watalappan
Coconut milk, jaggery, and pink guava
Warm Accompaniments
-
Ginger - cardamom Chaya
-
South Indian filter Coffee
House Cocktails
-
Turmeric Spritz
Olehna Turmeric Spirit, Mari Gold Amaro, Lemon, Salt, Soda
-
From the Ground Up
Tamarind, Pear, Coconut, Curry Leaf, Winter Spices, Orange, Rye
-
Clarified Lassi Punch
Pineapple, Cayenne, Mango, Green Cardamom, White Pepper, Rum, Scotch
-
Lemon Chili
Lemongrass, Mint, Yellow Chartreuse, Thai Chili, Gin
-
Jaggery Sour
Jaggery, Brucato Orchards, Bitters, Orgeat, Lemon, Chocolate, Bourbon
-
Harvest & Happiness
Cucumber, Celery, Bianco Vermouth, Absinthe spritz, Vodka
-
Ramacham Manhattan
Ramacham, Black Cardamom, Sweet Vermouth, Bourbon
-
Kokum and Smoke
Kokum, Orange, Citric Acid, Mezcal
Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
-
Salty City
Coconut Yogurt, Cucumber, Salt, Black Garlic, Lemon
-
Tiger's Eye
Cinnamon, Star Anise, Lemon, Wilderton Lustre & Bittersweet Aperitivo
-
Orange Ruby
Lemongrass, Wilderton Lustre, Vibrante, Orange Blossom, Tonic , Makrut Lime Leaf
WINES BY THE GLASS
Ciders & CoFerments
-
AEBLEROV «Okapi» Wine/beer Hybrid W/ Lilac Citra Hops 2020, Denmark
-
ASHANTA «Sankofa Feijoa» Cider + Pineapple Guava 2021 California, US
Sparkling Wines
-
pet-nat of muscat, et al. AVINYO «Vi d'Agulla» 2022 Penedes, ES
-
red of cabernet sauvignon/merlot CACIQUE MARAVILLA 2021 Bío-Bío, CL
-
extra brut champagne LELARGE-PUGEOT «Tradition» NV Vrigny, FR
White Wines
-
clairette/marsanne ERIC TEXIER «Blanc Adele» 2021 Rhone, FR
-
riesling SELBACH-OSTER «Feinherb» 2018 Mosel, DE
-
chenin blanc DOMAINE DHOMMÉ «Les Fougerais» 2020 Savennieres, Loire, FR
-
listan blanco DOLORES CABRERA «La Auraucaria» 2021 Canary Islands, ES
Skin Contact and Rose Wines
-
merwah MERSEL «Phoenix Rising» 2020 Wadi Qannboubine, LB
-
sangiovese SESTI «Rosato Toscana» 2021 Tuscany, IT
Red Wines
-
dolcetto, et al. RUTH LEWANDOWSKI «Feints» 2022 Fox Hill Vineyard, Mendocino, CA
-
gamay CLOTAIRE MICHAL «L’Expidition» 2021 Beaujolais, FR
-
zweigelt BIRGIT BRAUNSTEIN «Mitterjoch» 2016 Neusiedlersee, AT
-
teroldego FORADORI 2021 Campo Rotalino, Trentino-Alto Adige, IT
-
syrah DOMAINE EQUIS «Equinoxe» 2020 Crozes-Hermitage, Rhône, FR