Cicada restaurant and lounge menu overview
Nestled in the heart of Beijing's embassy district, Cicada Ultralounge invites you to savor an enticing fusion of Italian and Californian flavors amid a stunning Art Deco atmosphere. The menu promises a refined culinary journey with a variety of starters, mains, desserts, and drinks that highlight fresh, vibrant ingredients and masterful preparations.
Starters
Begin your meal with an array of elegantly crafted starters that showcase seafood, fresh produce, and creative sauces. Highlights include the silky Tuna Tartar paired with creamy avocado and a lively ginger-garlic sake sauce, or the Grilled Calamari Steak served alongside pan-seared polenta and a tangy lemon mustard drizzle. For a luxurious bite, savor the Tiger Shrimp stuffed with lump crab and wrapped in delicate kataifi pastry, complemented by a trio of caviar sauces.
- Blini with Scallops , wasabi caviar, radicchio strings and basil vinaigrette.
- Baked Goat Cheese with apple, pear and apricot sauce.
- Burrata with oven-dried cherry tomatoes.
- Pan Baked Asparagus with Parmigiano cheese.
- Grilled Polenta with Shrimp , coriander, avocado cubes and spicy arrabbiata sauce.
Main courses
Cicada's mains offer a masterful selection of Italian classics and seafood delights with a Californian twist. Dive into the Penne Arrabbiata enriched with succulent crab, or savor the Fettuccine tossed in a traditional filet mignon bolognese. Seafood lovers will relish the Risotto Di Mare, featuring scallops, shrimp, lobster, and lentils in a creamy blend, or the luxurious Lobster Linguine dressed with a parsley garlic sauce.
- Gnocchi of The Day featuring the chef's inspired creations.
- Spaghettini Tricolore , a vibrant mix of arugula, radicchio, and endive topped with radish and truffle cheese.
- Smoked Chicken Ravioli with asparagus in a silky pink sauce.
- Veal Chop Wrapped With Applewood Smoked Bacon , served with sautéed potato, bietola, and a bold black pepper vermouth sauce.
- Sea Bass with warm iceberg slaw, corn, crispy phyllo and aromatic herb nage sauce.
- Duck paired with sweet potato fries, grilled zucchini and a zesty orange mustard sauce.
- Filet Mignon with three colored mashed potatoes and house demi-glace.
Desserts
Conclude your indulgent dining experience with one of Cicada's exquisite desserts. The Chocolate Molten Cake, paired with citrus macerated berries and blood-orange gelato, promises a luscious finale. Other delights include the warm Berry Cobbler with oat strussel, Alexander & Oviatt's Hazelnut Mousse Tear adorned with cherry-berry sauce, and the velvety Prohibition Peach Crème Brulee.
- Hill Street Honey Pear Cake with poached pear slices, cinnamon pastry cream, honey coconut walnuts and cinnamon gelato.
- Frivolezze a delicate assortment of handcrafted cookies.
- Selection of Gelatos and Sorbets
Experience the unique
Cicada Ultralounge is not just a meal, but an immersive experience where live music harmonizes with the handcrafted dishes, all set in a historic Art Deco ambience. Whether you seek refined seafood starters, robust pasta mains, or decadent desserts, Cicada offers an elegant taste of the fusion between Italian tradition and Californian freshness in Beijing's dynamic embassy district.
