Soka Bistro

Welcome Students!

As we begin a new school year, we would like to share our Soka Bistro rules and guidelines, with all our new students as well as friendly reminder to all returning students.

Kindly remember that the “all you can eat” option is exclusively available for dine-in.
It is not permissible to get a to-go (take-out) meal after dining in.
To-go meals are restricted to one container only.
You are always welcome to have seconds as long as the meals are being consumed while dining in.

Please contact any of our supervisors or ask to speak to our managers on duty if you have any questions.
We would be more than happy to answer any questions you might have or address any other general information about our food services here at Soka University.

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Soka Bistro

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Weekly Schedule

Breakfast Mon-Sun, 7:30 am - 9:30 am
Brunch Mon/Sat-Sun, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Lunch Mon-Sun, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Dinner Mon-Fri, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Dinner Sat-Sun, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Our cafe is located on the second floor of the Student Center and offers a variety of foods ranging from exciting exhibition stations with fresh American and International cuisine prepared before your eyes to delicious desserts. You'll find a custom deli and extensive salad bar selections as well as soups made from scratch daily. We proudly brew locally roasted Jetty coffee.

Breakfast

Butter & Sugar

2260 cal.

Drinks

380 cal.

Warm & Soulful

220 cal.

70 cal.

130 cal.

60 cal.

240 cal.

70 cal.

50 cal.

130 cal.

Spoon & Spice

170 cal.

5 cal.

15 cal.

130 cal.

Butter & Sugar

110 cal.

90 cal.

100 cal.

90 cal.

310 cal.

100 cal.

110 cal.

100 cal.

160 cal.

110 cal.

140 cal.

180 cal.

100 cal.

130 cal.

15 cal.

10 cal.

45 cal.

300 cal.

35 cal.

Grate and Griddle

10 cal.

5 cal.

0 cal.

180 cal.

40 cal.

130 cal.

110 cal.

60 cal.

20 cal.

Leaves & Greens

25 cal.

20 cal.

25 cal.

30 cal.

10 cal.

60 cal.

Drinks

30 cal.

35 cal.

0 cal.

340 cal.

150 cal.

90 cal.

Lunch

Warm & Soulful

tofu, ginger, soy sauce, garlic, green onions, garlic, sambal, sesame oil

soy, ginger, soy sauce, garlic, green onions, garlic, sambal, sesame oil

Masa Y Salsa

tortilla chips, cheese sauce- cheddar, America cheese, milk, garlic salt, cornstarch

chuck, onions, chili powder, carrots, onions, bay leaves

tomatoes, jalapenos, black beans, avocado sour cream, cilantro, red onions

Spoon & Spice

ground beef, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic apple sauce, sesame oil , mushroom soy sauce - Gochujang sauce- - mayonnaise, garlic, rice vinegar, soy sauce, gochujang paste

tofu, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic apple sauce, sesame oil , mushroom soy sauce

cucumbers, carrots, green onions, kimchi, gochujang sauce- mayonnaise, garlic, rice vinegar, soy sauce, gochujang paste

Bread + Pickles

orecchiette pasta, beets, carrots, basil, rosemary, cranberry, oil, agave, lemon juice, red vinegar

Chef Soup De Jour

water, kombu, bonito flakes (fish flake), onion, miso paste, wakame, meiji tofu

halal chicken, broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, onions, paprika, tomato paste, salt and pepper

Near & Far

butternut squash, carrots, onions, garlic, butternut, spinach, soy milk, sage, brown, vegan cheese, rotelli gluten free pasta

Leaves & Greens Special

chicken, green apples, green grapes, celery, sugar, mayonnaise, lemon juice

potatoes, parsley, kalamata olives, small yellow peppers, honey, poppyseeds, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper

Agua fresca & Infused water

infused water

agua fresca

Butter & Sugar

2260 cal.

Grate and Griddle

180 cal.

15 cal.

620 cal.

700 cal.

200 cal.

410 cal.

120 cal.

400 cal.

Drinks

380 cal.

Bread + Pickles

80 cal.

120 cal.

150 cal.

160 cal.

80 cal.

170 cal.

90 cal.

0 cal.

80 cal.

0 cal.

10 cal.

0 cal.

10 cal.

0 cal.

5 cal.

45 cal.

0 cal.

5 cal.

50 cal.

60 cal.

Butter & Sugar

170 cal.

45 cal.

35 cal.

90 cal.

50 cal.

120 cal.

140 cal.

Grate and Griddle

170 cal.

10 cal.

0 cal.

10 cal.

5 cal.

0 cal.

5 cal.

35 cal.

70 cal.

Leaves & Greens

20 cal.

25 cal.

10 cal.

0 cal.

5 cal.

40 cal.

800 cal.

0 cal.

60 cal.

160 cal.

60 cal.

25 cal.

35 cal.

15 cal.

100 cal.

110 cal.

25 cal.

15 cal.

10 cal.

100 cal.

90 cal.

70 cal.

10 cal.

25 cal.

60 cal.

70 cal.

60 cal.

45 cal.

10 cal.

Drinks

30 cal.

35 cal.

0 cal.

340 cal.

150 cal.

90 cal.

Dinner

Warm & Soulful

eggplant & rell bell peppers , onions, potatoes, garlic, snow peas, thai basil leaves, green curry paste (jalapenos, ginger, garlic, red chili flakes, lemongrass, lime juice, turmeric, cilantro, water) coconut milk.

chicken. onions, potatoes, garlic, eggplant, snow peas, thai basil leaves, green curry paste (jalapenos, ginger, garlic, fish sauce, red chili flakes, lemongrass, lime juice, turmeric, cilantro, water) coconut milk.

Masa Y Salsa

diced pork, tomatillos, poblanos, cumin, oregano, onions, garlic, jalapenos, cilantro, hominy

shredded green cabbage, cinatro+onions. lime wedges, crispy tortilla strips, salsa roja

cauliflower, tomatillos, poblanos, cumin, oregano, onions, garlic, jalapenos, cilantro, hominy

Spoon & Spice

Noodles - soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sambal. Steam Rice.

chicken- sugar, water, soy sauce,- teriyaki glaze, green onions

fried tofu, tossed in teriyaki sauce

carrots, bell peppers, red onions, green onions, edamame, teriyaki sauce, spicy mayonnaise

Butter & Sugar

2260 cal.

Grate and Griddle

180 cal.

15 cal.

620 cal.

700 cal.

200 cal.

410 cal.

120 cal.

400 cal.

Drinks

380 cal.

Bread + Pickles

80 cal.

120 cal.

150 cal.

160 cal.

80 cal.

170 cal.

90 cal.

0 cal.

80 cal.

0 cal.

10 cal.

0 cal.

10 cal.

0 cal.

5 cal.

45 cal.

0 cal.

5 cal.

50 cal.

60 cal.

Butter & Sugar

170 cal.

45 cal.

35 cal.

90 cal.

50 cal.

120 cal.

140 cal.

Grate and Griddle

170 cal.

10 cal.

0 cal.

10 cal.

5 cal.

0 cal.

5 cal.

35 cal.

70 cal.

Leaves & Greens

20 cal.

25 cal.

10 cal.

0 cal.

5 cal.

40 cal.

800 cal.

0 cal.

60 cal.

160 cal.

60 cal.

25 cal.

35 cal.

15 cal.

100 cal.

110 cal.

25 cal.

15 cal.

10 cal.

100 cal.

90 cal.

70 cal.

10 cal.

25 cal.

60 cal.

70 cal.

60 cal.

45 cal.

10 cal.

Drinks

30 cal.

35 cal.

0 cal.

340 cal.

150 cal.

90 cal.

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Vegetarian

Vegan

Made without Gluten-Containing Ingredients

Halal

Farm to Fork

Seafood Watch

Humane

Food Recovery Verified

Bon Appétit at Soka University of America is fighting food waste and hunger by recovering surplus perishable food from our campus that would otherwise go to waste and donating it to people in need through Chefs to End Hunger.

Chefs to End Hunger. Fighting food waste and hunger since 2012.
This organization is about empowering chefs to easily and efficiently use the resources already at their disposal and repurposed food currently going to waste to join in the fight to end hunger and make a real cumulative impact daily. Chefs to End Hunger currently operates in California, Nevada, and Arizona, and aims to one day be implemented nation wide.

Learn more about the Food Recovery Network
and Bon Appétit’s food recovery efforts

Eat Right — For You

Wellness

When it comes to wellness, Bon Appétit’s focus is on simple, delicious food — that happens to be good for you. To support long-term health, we are bringing more plants to menus every day in a craveable way, while emphasizing healthy cooking techniques. When healthy food tastes good, nourishing your body and mind becomes the easy choice.

Our wellness commitments

Food Allergies

We serve thousands of guests with food allergies and sensitivities safely in our cafés every day. Our chefs, managers, and dietitians work closely with our food-allergic guests to create reasonable solutions to help them eat what they love. If you have questions about eating for your dietary needs in our cafés, reach out to us: we’ll gladly meet with you.

Food allergies & sensitivities

Sustainability

Wellness also includes the health of the animals, the workers, the community, and the Earth. They’re all connected. Bon Appétit has been committed to “food service for a sustainable future” for decades, and we’ve led the food service industry in tackling many important issues, such as cage-free eggs, antibiotics in animal production, and farmworker rights.

Our sustainability commitments

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Common Questions

I’ve been trying to eat a healthier diet. Will I be able to find a healthy food choice in my café?

Can you tell me how many calories are in the foods in my café?

How will you handle my concerns about a food allergy?

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Alvaro Ruiz

General Manager

Telephone (949) 480-4086
alvaro.ruiz@cafebonappetit.com
Miguel Rubio

Executive Chef

Telephone 949-480-4086
miguel.rubio@cafebonappetit.com

Meet the team