FROM THE STREET FAIR TO THE ALTAR

SESAME

Menu available from September to November 2025, by Chef Josefina Santacruz

Starters

“Chilango” Dumpligs (Mexico City – Style Dumplings)

$150.00

Beef confit ginger, garlic, spring onion, soy sauce, chile and lime. Served with a morita chile, yuzu, sake, soy and sesame oil sauce. A street bite where Asian flavors meet Mexico City’s soul.

Shrimp larb with chayote and pumpkin seeds

$220.00

A feast of fresh herbs, shrimp chayote and toasted pumpkin seeds. Chayote and pumkin seeds brings freshness and texture, recalling the abundance of the Mexican “milpa”. Inspired by Tailand’s street stalls and the abundance of the Mexican markets, it is a bite that carries the energy of both worlds all the way to the altar.

Mains

Night spirit ramen

$280.00

Suadero, -a traditional thin beef cut from between the brisket and the flank, iconic in Mexico City street tacos- finds its place in our house ramen with fresh noodles, bean sprouts, carrot, corn kernels and soft boile egg.
The hustle and bustle of Mexico City’s streets meets the Japanese ramen tradition. This bowl is born in the street and arrives at the altar – a dish that honors memory and celebrates the festive spirit of two worlds.

The indepent pig

$160.00

Confit pork jowl, served in a soft steamed bun with spicy Korean sauce, avocado, red onion and cucumber.
The pig, brought by the Spanis during the Conquest and turned into an essential part of our cuisine, now celebrates  our Independece. This mestizo bite pays tribute to those who are no longer with us – because in every November feast and altar, the dead return for their favorite dish.

Street spirit pad see ew

$280.00

La Ramos chicharrón, the pride of Northern Mexico, finds its way into work – fried rice noodles with bok choy, carrot and spicy soy sauce. With the fire of the wok and the street spirit of October, this dish celebrates the sidewalk feast: intense, crunchy and full of life.

Dessert

The Celebration’s end

$160.00

Matcha, the Japanese ceremonial tea, meets flan, a dessert brought from Spain during the Conquest and embraced as Mexican tradition after Independece. Served with seasonal fruit and crunchy tapioca, this dessert marks the end of the celebration.
A sweet tribute to those who are no longer with us, returning to share the table once more.

Mocktails

Milk punch Lychee

$135.00

Milk punch (coconut water, green grape, lychee, lime juice, and milk), simple syrup, and a dash of soda.

Hana conga

$135.00

House-made pomegranate syrup, pineapple juice, grapefruit juice, and passion fruit syrup.

Thai horchata

$135.00

Rice horchata with coconut, cinnamon, coconut cream, and Thai tea Cha Yen.

Drinks

Cooler

$230.00

Tanqueray Bossa Nova Gin, sake, melon juice, ginger, and aloe vera.A cocktail that blends the smoothness of aloe with the spice of ginger and the sweetness of melon—an ode to Asia’s street vendors of fresh juices.

Paloma Negra

$260.00

Don Julio Ceniza, sparkling water, grapefruit soda, lime juice, rimmed with smoked salt.A dark-hued, sophisticated cocktail with smoky and sweet undertones.

Thai Margarita

$270.00

Mezcal Unión, triple sec, guava oleo, chili tincture, lime juice, and basil.Inspired by Bangkok’s night markets, where sweet and spicy collide without hesitation. The smoky mezcal and guava create a striking, delicious contrast.

Matcha colada

$240.00

Matusalem White Rum, sake, pineapple juice, Calpis, coconut cream, coconut water, and matcha.A tribute to Pacific flavors from the Philippines, with the green touch of matcha to keep the spirit awake.

Spritz Hanami

$240.00

Aperol, strawberry soju, raspberry cordial, Cinzano Pro Spritz, and a splash of soda.Fruity and floral, this Spritz celebrates Hanami and the joy of the present moment—like a blurry but happy selfie.

Paloma Blanca

$260.00

Don Julio 70, simple syrup, lime juice, naturally clarified grapefruit juice, and a touch of Colima salt.This cocktail highlights the bright, citrusy freshness of grapefruit paired with tequila, offering a clean, luminous presentation.

Kimchelada

$220.00

Mezcal Unión, lime juice, SESAME house sauce blend, light beer, rimmed with shrimp salt.A liquid tribute to Korea’s street stalls and smoky alleys—the SESAME mix embraces the smokiness of mezcal and the crispness of beer.