Scratch Kitchen & Taproom Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Scratch Kitchen & Taproom, a culinary gem located at 160 E Cedar St, Cary, NC. This vibrant spot effortlessly blends Southern comfort food with Asian fusion, creating an unforgettable dining experience. The menu features an array of exciting dishes, from the mouthwatering Buffalo Cauliflower to the innovative Bulgogi Egg Rolls. Diners rave about specialty bowls, like the Hot Honey Chicken and Asian Flank Steak, offering both flavor and satisfaction.
Each dish showcases fresh ingredients and beautiful presentation, ensuring every bite is a delight. Signature items such as Pork Belly Tacos and Coconut-Crusted Fried Green Tomatoes are not to be missed. With a trendy atmosphere, attentive service, and outdoor seating, Scratch Kitchen provides a perfect setting for a relaxed meal, whether for brunch or dinner. Trust me, your taste buds will thank you for visiting this unique dining destination!
Appetizers
Pork Belly Tacos (3)
Pork belly tossed in Thai-chili hoisin glaze with pineapple cucumber salsa pickled onions and cilantro.
Shrimp Street Tacos (3)
Grilled Sriracha dusted shrimp with a cilantro lime and pear slaw, sliced avocado, and a fresh citrus vinaigrette.
Korean Chicken Bao Buns (3)
Lightly fried buns stuffed with breaded chicken tossed in a sweet and spicy glaze. Topped with coleslaw and bread and butter pickles.
BBQ Egg Rolls
House Smoked Pork, Napa Cabbage, Carolina Slaw with Sriracha Orange-Ginger Aioli.
Seared Scallops
Two orange-glazed seared scallops on root vegetable puree with arugula and fennel slaw and a pomegranate tamarind dressing.
Scratch Fries
Hand-Cut Fries Topped with Shaved and Marinated Ribeye Steak, Worcestershire Cheese Sauce, Spicy Bib Sauce, Candied Bacon, Buttermilk Ranch, and Scallions.
Firecracker Shrimp
Crispy Shrimp and Pickled Okra in A Scratch-Made Firecracker Sauce.
Pork Belly Bites
Crispy Pork Belly Bites Tossed with Brussels Sprouts in A Thai-Chili Hoisin Glaze, Topped with Scallion Slaw and Sesame Seeds.
Smoked Pimento Cheese Wontons
House Smoked Pimento Cheese with Sweet Corn and Scallions. Served with Red Pepper Jam.
Jalapeno Cornbread
Whipped Honey Butter.
Smoked Cheddar Rangoon Dip
Crab dip warmed with smoked cheddar and Thai chili sauce. Served with wonton chips.
Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
Hand-breaded cauliflower lightly fried and tossed in house buffalo sauce. Served with buttermilk ranch.
Spicy Tuna Sushi Round
Spicy Ahi Tuna with Avocado, Cucumber, and Wakame Over a Seared Sushi Rice Patty with Edamame and A Fried Green Tomato. Topped with Wasabi-Miso Crema and Mirin-Soy Glaze.
Green Tomato Stacks
Coconut-Coated Fried Green Tomatoes with Layers of Red Pepper Jam and Coconut-Scallion Cream.
Sriracha Shrimp Grilled Caesar
Grilled Halved Roma Crunch Lettuce, Sriracha Dusted Shrimp, Crispy Cotija Cheese, Rice Croutons, and Drizzled with A Sesame-Ginger Dressing.
Southern Fried Chicken Salad
Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders, Chopped Greens, Tomato, Pickled Onions, Candied Bacon, Chopped Egg, Blue Cheese and Buttermilk Ranch Dressing.
Harvest Salad
Red Wine Poached Asian Pears, Dried Cranberries, Roasted Pepitas, Candied Walnuts, Roasted Butternut Squash, Feta Fritters, and Artisan Field Greens Tossed in A Maple Pumpkin Vinaigrette.
Asian Salmon Salad
Spinach, fresh oranges, edamame, red cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, chow mein noodles, cashews, sesame seeds, and seared salmon. Drizzled with a honey pomegranate vinaigrette.
Chopped Wedge
Chopped Roma Crunch lettuce tossed with pimento-blue cheese dressing, candied bacon, grape tomatoes, pickled red onions, cucumber, and candied walnuts.
House Salad
Mixed Greens with Marinated Red Onion, Cucumber, Carrots, and Smoked Grape Tomatoes with Scratch-Made Roasted Garlic-Balsamic Vinaigrette.
Flank Steak Salad
Mixed greens and arugula, blue cheese crumbles, dried cranberries, crispy onions, feta fritters, and balsamic glazed peaches. Served with roasted peach vinaigrette.
Salads
Bowls
BBQ Bowl
Bacon, Black-Eyed Peas and Classic Potato Salad Topped with Carolina Slaw, Pulled Pork, Pickled Okra, Roasted Corn and Cheerwine-Korean BBQ Sauce.
Buddha Bowl
Rainbow Quinoa with Snap Peas, Red Cabbage, Collard Green Kimchi, Avocado, Chickpeas, Arugula, Seared Tofu and Cilantro-Lime Vegan Aioli.
Bibimbap Bowl
Seared Rice Bowl with Shaved and Marinated Ribeye Steak, Fresh Spinach, Carrots, Green Onions, Pickled Red Onions, Cucumbers and Over-Easy Egg. Served with Spicy Bib Sauce.
Poke Bowl
Sushi Rice with Tuna Poke, Wakame Salad, Avocado, Edamame, Cucumber, Pickled Ginger, Wasabi-Miso Crema and Mirin-Soy Glaze.
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Waffle-Battered Fried Chicken with Spicy Maple Syrup Aioli, Candied Bacon and House Pimento Cheese with Scratch-Made Pickles. Served on A Locally Made Brioche Bun.
Scratch BLT
Candied Bacon, Arugula, Cold-Smoked Green Tomatoes, Korean Mayo. Served on A Lightly Toasted Stick Boy Sourdough Bread.
Shrimp Po' Boy
Fried Shrimp With Carolina Slaw On A Toasted Hoagie Bun With Korean Mayo, Tomato, Arugula, And Crispy Capers.
Scratch Philly
Your Choice Of Grilled Chicken Or Marinated Shaved Ribeye, Sauteed Peppers And Onions, And Worcestershire Cheese Sauce On A Hoagie Roll.
Sandwiches
Burgers
Apex Burger
Fresh Tomato, Pickled Onion, and Shredded Lettuce.
Truffle Mac & Cheese Burger
Fried Truffle Mac & Cheese with Candied Bacon, Arugula, and Roasted Garlic-Truffle Aioli.
Westminster Abbey Burger
Worcestershire Cheese Sauce, Blue Cheese, Candied Bacon, and Sauteed Mushrooms.
Jammin' Burger
Scratch-Made Red Pepper Jam, Creamed Feta, Onion Straws, and Spicy Korean Mayo.
BBQ Burger
House-Smoked Pulled Pork and White Cheddar, BBQ Aioli, Crispy Onion Straws, and Scratch-Made Pickles.
Classic Mac
Creamy N.C. Hoop Cheese Blend Topped with Crunchy Panko Breadcrumbs.
Low Country Pad Thai
Shrimp, bay scallops, and andouille sausage with toasted cashews, garlic, onion, cilantro, and sprouts in a spicy Thai sauce.
Blues Mac & Cheese
Shaved and Marinated Ribeye Steak, Bleu and Monterey Jack Cheese, Caramelized Mushrooms and Onions, and Candied Bacon Bits.
Curry Lo Mein
Beef Lo Mein In A Coconut Curry Sauce With Bell Peppers, Baby Corn, Mushrooms, And Water Chestnuts. Finished With Scallions, Cilantro, And Crispy Collard Greens.
Lobster Mac & Cheese
Poached Lobster Over Truffled Lobster Bisque Mac & Cheese.
Smokehouse Mac & Cheese
Slow-Smoked Pork on Smoked Cheddar Mac & Cheese with Fried Onions and Cheerwine-Korean BBQ Sauce.
Noodles
Entrees
Bone-In Pork Chop
Char-Grilled Chop with Asian Pear and Fennel Chutney, Potato and Parsnip Mash, and Sauteed Bacon Collard Greens.
General Tsao Cauliflower
Crispy Cauliflower Florets Topped with Sesame Seeds, Tossed in A Sweet and Spicy Hunan-Style Orange Sauce. Served Over Sticky Rice and Topped with Fresh Scallions.
Shrimp and Grits
Tempura Shrimp and Stone-Ground Jalapeno Cheese Grits with A Miso Ginger-Garlic Sauce.
Cast-Iron Chicken
Beer-Brined, Lemon-Rosemary Half Chicken Seared in Cast Iron with Butternut Squash and Caramelized Brussels Sprouts.
Sesame Salmon
Pan-Seared Salmon Over a Mushroom and Edamame Sticky Rice Risotto, Garnished with A Mirin-Soy Glaze.
NY Strip
Seared Ny Strip* with Caramelized Onion Butter, Fingerling Potatoes and Sauteed Bacon Collard Greens, Served with Sake-Worcestershire Au Jus.
Scallops and Risotto
Pan seared scallops served over a coconut and Thai chili risotto with bacon, red onions, cilantro, and our spicy Bibimbap sauce.
Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Bacon Black-Eyed Peas
Hand-Cut Fries
Truffle Cotija Fries
Side Bacon Collards
Side Mac & Cheese
Traditional Potato Salad
Potato and Parsnip Mash
Fresh Fruit
Side Salad
Carolina Slaw
Sides
Kids
Kids Cheeseburger
Kids Chicken Tenders
Chicken Tenderloin Lightly Breaded and Fried with Ranch or House-Made Cheerwine Bbq Sauce.
Kids Classic Mac
Kids Hard Boiled Eggs
Kids Quinoa Salad
Cooked Quinoa with Corn, Edamame, and Cilantro Lime Aioli.
Kids Sauteed Shrimp
10 Shrimp Sauteed to Perfection
Kids Smoked Pork Slider
House-Smoked Pork with House-Made BBQ Sauce on A Slider Bun.
Kids Spicy Ahi Tuna Poke
Kids Three Sides
Creme Brulee
Creamy, classic custard with a caramelized-sugar crust.
Coco Seduction
Chocolate mousse with a graham cracker tuille, white chocolate truffle and chocolate-dipped marshmallow.
Muddy Jar
Kahlua coffee mud pie with Oreo crust, chocolate fudge, whipped cream and chocolate-covered espresso beans.
Strawberry Shortcake in a Jar
A sweet, fruity treat with layers of cake, vanilla custard, strawberry compote and whipped cream.