Yaya's Cookbook Menu
Introducing Yaya's Cookbook, a trendy and casual Asian Fusion restaurant located in Henrico, VA. This Thai-inspired menu offers a variety of vegan and vegetarian options, making it a great choice for those with dietary restrictions. The restaurant also provides excellent amenities such as delivery, takeout, happy hour specials, and even catering services. With a full bar, outdoor seating, and a dog-friendly environment, Yaya's Cookbook is perfect for groups and families alike. The bold flavors and cozy atmosphere make this spot ideal for both lunch and dinner. Don't miss out on trying their dishes that perfectly blend traditional Thai flavors with a modern twist. Experience the vibrant and lively ambiance of Yaya's Cookbook while enjoying their incredible cuisine.
Appetizers
Curry Puff
Thai empanadas, onion, potato, curry powder with cucumber relish.
Thai Devil Egg (GF)
Fried hardboiled egg top with sweet tamarin sauce, fried onion, cilantro.
Thai Ceviche (GF)
Raw tuna and salmon, steam shrimp, avocado, red onion, cilantro, very spicy lime sauce. (Very Spicy)
Brussels Sprouts ()
Tossed with house special sauce , garlic and cashew nut.
Dumplings
Six shumai with pork, chicken, shiitake, water chestnut.
Veggie Gyoza (V)
Six steamed or fried veggie dumplings.
Tofu Popcorn (V)
S&S sauce top with peanuts
Crispy Shrimp Tempura
Tempura shrimp fried with broccoli and carrots.
Veggie Crispy Rolls (V)
Hand rolls, carrot, cabbage.
Sundried Beef
Marinated steak strips fried with sriracha F.
Crispy Wontons
Six chicken, pork, shiitake mushroom, water chestnut.
Fried Calamari
Edamame
Steamed and salted pods.
Chicken Wings
Choice of Honey BBQ or Thai sweet sriracha sauce. Add extra sauce for an additional cost.
Coconut Soup With Chicken (Tom Kha) (GF) - Small Bowl
Coconut milk, Mushrooms, lime, tomato.
Tom Yum Chicken (GF) - Small Bowl
Thai hot and sour, lemongrass, shrooms. tomato. (Mild).
Wonton Noodle Soup
Chicken & pork wontons, Napa, egg noodle, cilantro, scallion, boiled egg, chicken broth.
Suki Yaki (GF)
Cellophane noodles, chicken, Napa, mushroom, egg, celery, cilantro, sesame, carrots, scallion.
Soups
Thai Salad and Grilled
Larb Lettuce Wraps
Ground chicken, chili, red onion, cilantro, scallion, rice powder, lime, with Lettuce. (Medium Hot).
Yayas House Salad (GF)
- Lettuce, tomato, carrot ,cucumber, tofu, egg, ginger creamy dressing.
Papaya Salad (GF)
Green bean, green papaya, tomato, peanut, lime, carrot, sticky rice. (Medium Hot).
Side Salad (GF)
With ginger creamy dressing.
Bulgogi Beef
Marinated hanger steak with Korean sauce.
Spicy Beef Salad (Numtok)
Grilled flank steak seasoned with Chili, red onion, cilantro, lime, scallion. (Medium Hot).
Thai Classic Fried Rice
Tomato, egg, onion, scallion.
Drunken Fried Rice
Bell peppers, basil, chili, onion, spicy.
Fried Rice
Jay Food (Vegan)
Mixed Veggie Stir Fry
Napa, green bean, mushroom, carrot, broccoli in brown sauce, Rice (Add tofu for an additional cost.) / Pad Pak.
Bulgogi Beef Rice Bowl
Grilled hanger beef, cucumber, pickles ginger, red onion, scallions, eel sauce and spicy mayo, seaweed salad.
Thai Spicy Beef Bowl
Grilled marinated flank steak with chili, cucumber, red onion, scallion, cilantro, lime, seaweed salad. (Hot)
Thai Poke Bowl
Raw tuna and salmon, shrimp, avocado, red onion, cilantro, lime, chili, seaweed salad. (Very Spicy)
Poke Bowl
Raw tuna and salmon, cucumber, avocado, pickles ginger, scallion, eel sauce, seaweed salad, spicy mayo and sesame.
Spicy Shrimp Bowl
Grilled shrimp, sweet chili paste, sriracha, pineapple, tomato, fried red onion, scallion, cilantro, red onion, basil, celery, seaweed salad. (Medium Hot)
Rice Bowl
Noodles
Pad Thai Noodles (GF)
Thin rice noodles, peanuts on top, egg, sprouts, scallion.
Pad See Ew Noodles
Flat rice noodles, eggs, broccoli, sweet black sauce.
Drunken Noodles
Flat rice noodles, basil, onion, peppers, chili.
Green Curry (GF)
Eggplant, bamboo, green beans, bell peppers, basil. (Medium Hot).
Red Curry (GF)
Eggplant, bamboo, green beans, bell peppers, basil. (Medium Hot).
Panang Curry (GF)
Peanut, lime leaf, bell pepper, rice. (Medium Hot).
Pumpkin Curry (GF)
bell peppers, basil, red curry, rice. (Medium Hot).
Yayas Duck Curry (GF)
Duck, Pineapple, Bell pepper, basil, tomato, red curry sauce, rice. Add extra duck for an additional cost. Add extra rice for an additional cost. (Medium Hot).
Khao Soi Kai (GF)
Northern-style curry noodle. Coconut milk, wonton noodles, Chicken, red onion, scallion Topped with crispy noodles. (Medium Hot).
Curry
Sushi N Sashimi
Kani (C)
Crab stick.
Ebi (SF)
Shrimp.
Tako
Octopus.
Sake (R)
Salmon.
Escolar (R)
White tuna.
Tobiko (R)
Fish roe.
Hamachi (R)
Yellow tail.
Unagi
Eel.
Maguro (R)
Red tuna.
Ikura (R)
Salmon egg. With pieces of sashimi or pieces of nigiri.
California Roll (C)
Crab stick, avocado, cucumber.
Chicken Tempura Roll
Roll with eel sauce and spicy mayo.
Eel Cucumber And/Or Avocado Roll
Tuna Roll (R)
Red tuna, seaweed on the outside.
Spicy Salmon Roll (R)
With cucumber, sriracha.
Jalapeno Roll (R)
Tuna, cream cheese, jalapeño.
Philadelphia Roll (R)
Salmon, avocado, cream cheese.
Salmon Avocado And/Or Mango Roll (R)
Salmon Roll (R)
Seaweed on the outside.
Spicy Tuna Roll (R)
Tuna and spicy mayo, cucumber.
Tuna Avocado And/Or Mango Roll (R)
Spicy Yellow Tail Roll (R)
Scallion, sriracha, cucumber.
Spicy Shrimp Roll
Fried shrimp, scallions, spicy mayo, sriracha, cucumber.
Shrimp Tempura Roll
With cucumber, avocado, eel sauce.
Richmond Roll (SF, R)
Steamed shrimp, cream cheese, avocado.
White Tuna (Escolar) Roll (R)
Seaweed outside.
Yellow Tail Roll (R)
With scallions, seaweed on the outside.
Jambalaya Roll
Shrimp tempura, crab, avocado on top, eel sauce.
Maki Rolls
Vegetarian Maki Rolls
Avocado Roll
Mango & Avocado Roll
Cucumber Roll
Sweet Potato Tempura Roll
Seaweed Salad Roll
Yayas Roll
Salmon tempura and avocado, topped with torched filet mignon (beef), spicy mayo, eel sauce, tobiko, scallion.
Surf & Turf Roll
Shrimp tempura, crab stick, pickle, onion inside and topped with torched fillet mignon (beef), garlic butter sauce, scallion and tobiko.
Flying Dragon Roll (SF)
Shrimp tempura, topped with avocado & eel, eel sauce.
Rainbow Roll (R-Raw)
California roll topped w salmon, tuna, shrimp, avocado.
Crazy Tiger Roll (R-Raw)
Spicy tuna, salmon, avocado and eel on topped, eel sauce.
Red Bull Roll (R-Raw)
Shrimp tempura, California, tuna top with spicy mayo, crunch.
Cherry Blossom Roll (C, R-Raw)
Shrimp tempuras and crab stick, topped with tuna, avocado, crunch, spicy mayo.
Volcano Roll (C, SF)
Shrimp, crab stick , cream cheese, roll is tempura fried then topped with spicy mayo and eel sauce.
Delicious Roll (SF, R-Raw)
Spicy tuna and avocado, topped with toasted shrimp and spicy scallops, tobiko, scallion, eel sauce, spicy mayo, spicy soy sauce.
Eel Dragon Roll
Eel cucumber inside ,avocado topped.
Specialty Rolls
Sushi Combo and Boat
Sushi And Sashimi Boat (R-Raw)
pieces of sashimi, pieces of sushi, come with choice of a California roll or a spicy tuna roll.
Chirashi (R-Raw)
Pieces of sashimi over a bed of sushi rice.
Sashimi Platter (R-Raw)
Pieces of sashimi.
Sashimi Boat (R-Raw)
Pieces of sashimi,
Sushi Platter (R-Raw)
pieces of sushi with choice of California roll or spicy tuna roll.
Sushi Boat (R-Raw)
Pieces of sushi with choice of California roll or spicy tuna roll.
Chicken Katsu
Japanese fried chicken breast with panko crust serve with Salad and ginger creamy dressing, rice.
Chefs Specials
Thai Entrée
Pad Prik Khing
Spicy chili paste, green bean, bell peppers, rice. (Medium Hot)
Cashew Nut
Cashew, mushroom, carrot, peppers, onion, rice.
Basil
Bell peppers, onion, Thai basil, Chili, rice. (Medium Hot)
Wild Pork
Bell pepper, rhizome, green bean, bamboo shoot ,Thai chili, eggplant, rice. (Very Spicy)
Teriyaki
Onion, steam broccoli, carrot, Napa, sesame seed, rice.
Garlic
Rice and steam broccoli in garlic sauce.