Bopomofo Cafe Menu

Welcome to Bopomofo Cafe, San Diego’s vibrant hub for flavorful comfort food and artisanal matcha! Nestled on Othello Avenue, this cafe serves up a delightful fusion of Taiwanese and modern culinary offerings.

• Signature Dishes: Don’t miss their Heritage Braised Pork Belly, a tribute to family recipes, or the Spicy Popcorn Chicken, crisped to perfection and dipped in Thai chili aioli.
• Mapo Tots: A must-try side dish that elevates any combo, these tater tots are a fan favorite for their irresistible flavor.
• Matcha Varieties: Treat yourself to unique blends like the refreshing BaLa Matcha, expertly crafted with guava nectar, or the earthy Mint Matcha Latte.

The atmosphere is clean and inviting, making it the perfect spot to satisfy cravings or hang out with friends. Regular patrons rave about the cafe’s commitment to quality, noting that while prices may be on the higher side, the taste and experience are well worth it. Visit Bopomofo Cafe for a delicious adventure!

PREMIUM SIGNATURE

• Hojicha Latte

  Premium hojicha with lactose-free milk come together for a roasty and toasty milk tea!

  US$8.50

• Brown Sugar Pudding Milk Tea

  Decadent brown sugar and caramel sauce and homemade egg pudding make this Assam milk tea extra sweet!

  US$7.75

• Hoji-Corn Latte

  Cold pressed corn juice, premium hojicha, and lactose-free milk. A perfect blend of roasted milk tea with a hint of sweet corn.

  US$8.50

• Strawberry Corn Milk

  Cold-pressed corn juice, layered with sweetened milk & topped off with house-made strawberry sorbet. We use local organic California strawberries from Watsonville.

  US$7.75

• Orange Phoenix

  A superfood super drink! Real orange juice, carrot juice, and beet juice come together in this beautiful and refreshing drink that's also good for you

  US$7.50

• B.O.G.

  Real blueberry compote, orange juice, and green tea come together in this refreshing drink that looks and feels like brisk Autumn air.

  US$7.75

• Strawberry Basil Ginger Lemonade

  Refreshing real fruit juices of local organic California strawberries from Watsonville, with a hint of spice

  US$7.50

• HEY Sesame Milk

  Homemade black sesame puree, honey with lactose-free milk. Like "tang yuan" in a cup!

  US$7.75

• Orange WANG!

  Citrus and vanilla, shaken and creamy. Like a Creamsicle! Topped with a slice of orange.

  US$7.75

• Taro Sweet Milk

  Real taro with lactose-free milk and a splash of beet juice

  US$7.75

PREMIUM ESPRESSO

• Shaken Espresso

  Bold & Luxurious. A double shot of Copa Vida espresso paired with oat milk and shaken, shaken, shaken to perfection! Vegan-friendly!

  US$6.50

• Espresso

  US$4.25

• Americano

  US$6.00

• SPROLA

  Espresso with Coca-Cola for a double jolt of caffeine! Available with Diet Coke.

  US$6.00

• Mint Caffe Latte

  Real muddled mint with our signature latte. Made with oat milk

  US$6.50

• Caffe Latte

  US$6.00

• Coffee Milk Tea

  Our Assam Milk Tea with a real shot of espresso

  US$7.50

• Brown Sugar Buzz

  A delicious latte sweetened with brown sugar

  US$7.75

• Cappuccino

  US$5.00

• Aerocano

  A light, fluffy, and frothy iced Americano

  US$5.75

COMBO

• Veggie Popcorn Mapo Combo

  Choose your entree with a side portion of our famous Mapo Tots! Set Menu Vegetarian Popcorn Chicken Mini Vegetarian Mapo Tots

  US$21.25

• Shrimp Burger Mapo Combo

  Choose your entree with a side portion of our famous Mapo Tots! Set Menu Honey Walnut Shrimp Burger Mini Mapo Tots (or upgrade to our Vegetarian Mapo Tots)

  US$24.25

• Chicken Sandwich Mapo Combo

  Choose your entree with a side portion of our famous Mapo Tots! Set Menu Choice of Chicken Sandwich Mini Mapo Tots (or upgrade to our Vegetarian Mapo Tots)

  US$22.25

FOOD

• Heritage Braised Pork Belly

  Erics' Grandmother’s Recipe; Tender Braised Compart Farms Heritage Duroc Pork Belly, Shiitake Mushrooms, Mustard Greens, Soy Egg, Fried Onions Contains: eggs, wheat, soybean

  US$14.25

• Spicy Popcorn Chicken

  Our Spicy version of the Popcorn Chicken. Served with our Thai chili aioli. Our chicken is antibiotic free–no hormones added. We fry our food in non-GMO, expeller pressed canola oil or rice bran oil. Contains: eggs, sesame, wheat, soybean, and gluten

  US$12.75

• Taiwanese Fried Chicken Sandwich

  Classic Taiwanese salt-pepper chicken breast filet, Napa cabbage slaw, Thai basil aioli, cucumbers, on a buttery Nini Bakery Bolo bun. Our chicken is antibiotic free–no hormones added. We fry our food in non-GMO, expeller pressed canola oil or rice bran oil. Contains: eggs, sesame, wheat, soybeans, gluten

  US$17.25

• Hainan Chicken Tacos

  Shredded homemade Hainan Chicken, ginger scallion salsa, sweet chili sauce, crispy fried chicken rice, sweet pickled onion, cilantro on warm blue corn tortilla

  US$14.00

• Honey Walnut Shrimp Burger

  A beautiful 100% house-made shrimp patty, honey-wasabi-yuzu sauce, candied walnuts, pickled jalapenos, red onion, shredded romaine on a toasted King’s Hawaiian Bun. Contains Nuts. Contains: tree nuts, shellfish, dairy, eggs, wheat, gluten

  US$18.75

• Bopo Bento

  Choice of our white, dark, or vegan popcorn chicken with rice, slaw, and choice of sauce. Add a fried egg.

  US$12.75

• Popcorn Chicken

  Crispy, juicy bites of marinated chicken with our Thai basil aioli Contains: eggs, sesame, wheat, soybean, and gluten

  US$12.75

• Mapo Tots

  Hearty mapo tofu, ground pork, and cheese on top of fluffy tater tots. Our unique take on chili cheese! We fry our food in non-GMO, expeller pressed canola oil or rice bran oil. Contains: dairy, eggs, sesame, gluten

  US$13.75

• Vegetarian Mapo Tots

  Our famous mapo tots with IMPOSSIBLE Meat. We fry our food in non-GMO, expeller pressed canola oil or rice bran oil. Contains: dairy, egg, sesame, and gluten

  US$14.50

• Naked Tots

  Our naked tater tots. Served with ketchup

  US$6.25

• Vegetarian Popcorn Chicken

  Made with premium soybean fiber, choice of sauce. We fry our food in non-GMO, expeller pressed canola oil or rice bran oil. Contains: soybeans

  US$15.00

• The Beef Noodle Soup Sandwich

  Homemade Chinese braised beef shank, sliced and stacked on a large toasted hoagie roll with melted havarti cheese and crispy onions. Served with Taiwanese beef noodle soup inspired au jus for dipping. Contains: gluten

  US$15.50

• Spicy Taiwanese Fried Chicken Sandwich

  Our Spicy version of the Taiwanese Fried Chicken Sandwich w/ Nini Bakery Bolo buns. Our chicken is antibiotic free–no hormones added. We fry our food in non-GMO, expeller pressed canola oil or rice bran oil. Contains: eggs, sesame, wheat, soybeans, gluten

  US$17.75

EXTRA

• Extra Thai Chili Aioli

  Contains: egg

  US$0.90

• Extra Sweet Chili Sauce

  US$0.90

• Side Of Spicy Slaw

  Our Napa Cabbage slaw that is on our Spicy Taiwanese Fried Chicken Sandwich.

  US$5.00

• SIDE OF RICE

  US$4.25

• Extra Thai Basil Aioli

  Contains: egg

  US$0.90

• Extra Chili Spice Powder

  US$0.90

• Side Of Regular Slaw

  Our Napa Cabbage slaw that is on our Taiwanese Fried Chicken Sandwich.

  US$4.50

SEASONAL DRINKS

• Watermelon Oat Milk

  *Seasonal - Limited Time* 100% pure filtered fresh-pressed watermelon juice with Califia oat milk

  US$8.25

• Summer Blossom Green Tea

  *Seasonal - Limited Time* A light and fruity green tea made with house-pressed juices from real lychees and Bartlett pears.

  US$8.25

• Guava Jin Xuan Oolong

  *Seasonal - Limited Time* The spiritual (and flavorful) successor to last season's best selling "LA Autumn", but this time with guava nectar, lemon juice, and Jin Xuan Oolong tea.

  US$7.25

• Mango Assam Tea

  *Seasonal - Limited Time* A classic tea shop drink, but with real mango nectar (no artificial mango flavored syrups here), mixed with our bold Assam black tea

  US$7.00

• Watermelon Oolong Tea

  100% fresh-pressed filtered watermelon juice shaken with freshly muddled mint and our floral Jin Xuan oolong tea

  US$8.00

• Matcha Jin Xuan Oolong

  *Seasonal - Limited Time* Tea on tea! Our robust matcha latte mixed with our fragrant Jin Xuan Oolong Milk Tea for a "best of both worlds" tea experience.

  US$8.25

PREMIUM MATCHA

• BA-LA Matcha

  Tropical & fruity. Made with pure guava nectar, layered with lactose-free milk & premium matcha.

  US$8.00

• Mint Matcha Latte

  A delicious blend of rich matcha, nutty oat milk, and real muddle mint for a fresh but earthy drink!

  US$6.75

• Carrot Matcha Latte

  Real carrot juice, slightly sweet, balanced with rich matcha

  US$7.75

• Matcha Latte

  Earthy, sweet, and milky. Made with our high quality matcha.

  US$8.25

• Matcha Soda

  Earthy matcha with sparkling water

  US$7.75

• Blueberry Matcha Latte

  Homemade real blueberry compote, ceremonial grade matcha, and lactose-free milk

  US$8.50

• Dirty Matcha

  Our signature matcha latte topped with an added shot of Copa Vida espresso for an extra caffeine boost

  US$7.75

TEA

• Jin Xuan Oolong Tea

  Bopomofo's own Jin Xuan oolong tea blend. This variety of oolong has a delicate floral aroma and a distinct, naturally milky flavor

  US$6.75

• Roasted Oolong Tea

  Premium, slightly roasted oolong tea blend. Earthy, Aromatic and full bodied. Sweetened with honey

  US$6.75

• Assam Black Tea

  Strong, robust black tea blend

  US$6.75

• Jin Xuan Oolong Milk Tea

  Bopomofo's own Jin Xuan oolong tea blend. This variety of oolong has a delicate floral aroma and a distinct, naturally milky flavor

  US$7.25

• Jasmine Green Tea

  Light, floral green tea blend..

  US$6.75

• Jasmine Milk Tea

  Bright, fragrant; a touch of silkiness

  US$7.25

• Assam Milk Tea

  Classic milk tea

  US$7.25

• Honey Roasted Oolong Milk Tea

  Premium, slightly roasted oolong tea blend. Earthy, Aromatic and full bodied. Sweetened with honey and a splash of milk

  US$7.25

SEASONAL FOOD

• Nori Fish Tacos

  Seaweed battered cod, thai chili vinaigrette slaw, and house tartar sauce on a blue corn tortilla. You've never had a fish taco like this before!

  US$15.75

• MOFO Asada Fries

  Inspired by our friends south of the border and in southeast Asia! Mango beer marinated flank steak, homemade mango pico de gallo, sambal sour cream, ginger scallion sauce, and melted cheese over fries! Straight from our San Diego location!

  US$16.25

• OG Chicken Salad

  A nod to a Chinese-American restaurant classic with romaine and cabbage mix, crispy rice & wonton chips, with a house hoisin & sesame dressing, and fresh orange.

  US$9.75