Almost three months after closing in Malden, The Pulse Cafe (formerly known as Vej Naturals) is finally open in its new Davis Square location. The all-vegan cafe’s menu spans the globe, from arancini stuffed with a mushroom bolognese to bibimbap. Good news for Somerville’s celiac population: a good portion of the menu is gluten free.
STARTERS
NACHOS $8.00
Homemade crisp Corn Tortilla Chips, Cashew Jack, Refried Pinto Beans, Roasted Tomato Salsa, Guacamole,
Ume Sour Crème, and Jalapeños.
DAILY MAKI $7.00
The Chef’s selection of fillings with seasoned Brown Rice. Served with dipping sauce and Pickled Ginger.
ARANCINI BOLOGNESE $6.00
Arborio Rice balls stuffed with Mushroom Bolognese. Served with Marinara and Caponata.
MUSHROOM CALAMARI $7.00
Lightly fried Oyster Mushrooms breaded in Rosemary and Thyme seasoned Cornmeal. Served with Lemon-Garlic Aioli.
CHIPOTLE ALBONDIGAS $6.00
Latin American Seitan balls served in a spicy Chipotle Tomato Sauce. Served with Tortilla Chips and Ume Sour Crème.
SOUPS
PULSE BOWL $4.00
Our signature soup with Green Lentils, Carrots, Onions, Alaria, Kale, and Porcini Mushrooms in a rich vegetable stock.
FRENCH ONION SOUP $5.00
Caramelized Onions, Leeks, and Shallots in a rich stock. Topped with Polenta Crouton and Mac-Nut Gruyere.
MISO GUSTO $4.00
Classic Miso soup with South River Hearty Brown Rice Miso, Tofu, Carrots, Wakame, Shiitake, Watercress, and Burdock.
SALADS
HOUSE SALAD $6.00
Mesclun, Carrots, Cucumbers, Red Onions, Avocado and Sunflower Greens.
Served with a Tamari, Hemp Oil, and Lemon Dressing.
RANCH $7.00
Romaine, Cucumbers, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onions, Carrots, Smoked Tofu, Maple Tempeh Crumbles.
Served with our Creamy Ranch Dressing.
CAESAR $7.00
Romaine, Red Onions, Cherry Tomatoes, Chickpeas, and Garlic Croutons.
Served with our creamy Caesar dressing.
INCAN $7.00
Red Quinoa, Black Beans, Roasted Corn, Roasted Poblano Chiles, and Red Bell Peppers on a bed of chopped Romaine.
Served with Agave Lime Dressing and Tortilla Croutons
SANDWICH PLATTERS
served with pickles and choice of house salad or sweet potato home fries
GYRO $11.00
Thinly sliced seasoned Seitan, Tomatoes, Onions, Shredded Lettuce, and Tzatziki. Served in Whole Wheat pita bread.
REUBEN $11.00
Maple and Soy marinated Tempeh, Sauerkraut, Roasted Tomato, and Thousand Island Dressing on Grilled Rye Bread.
EGGPLANT CUTLET PANINI $11.00
Breaded Eggplant cutlets with Caramelized Onions, Mushrooms, sautéed Spinach, and Tofu Ricotta on Crusty Bread.
ENTREES
JAMAICAN JERK TEMPEH $13.00
Tempeh marinated in Orange & Raspberry juices, Allspice, Cinnamon, Scotch Bonnet Peppers, Garlic, and Lemon
juice. Served with Black Quinoa Salad, Caramelized Plantains, and Sweet Potatoes. Topped with Papaya Salsa.
SOUTHERN BARBECUE SEITAN $13.00
Peach Barbecue Seitan served with Lexington Slaw, Sweet Potatoes, and Stewed Collards.
LASAGNA AND POLPETTI $13.00
Breaded Eggplant, Mushroom, and Spinach Lasagna, Seitan Polpetti, Garlic Bread, and Seared Garlic Kale.
TUSCAN BEANS $12.00
White Beans simmered with Mushrooms, Shallots, Sage, Garlic, and Kale. Served with Grilled Polenta and Stuffed
Plum Tomato.
TASTE OF TRIPOLI $13.00
A base of Mujadara (Lentils, Rice, Caramelized Onions, and Olive Oil) topped with Fattoush (Shredded Romaine,
Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Red Onions, and Toasted Pita, with Lemon, Olive Oil, and Zaatar), and finished off with a
Chickpea and Bulgur Cake topped with Lemon Tahini Sauce
BIBIMBAP $12.00
Jasmine Brown Rice topped with Sesame-Ginger Baby Bok Choy, Stir Fried Carrots, Spinach, Shiitake Mushrooms,
and Mung Bean Sprouts. Served with our home made Soft Tofu with Gochujang Sauce.
VEGAN PIZZA $12.00
An 8” pie with Whole Wheat crust and wholesome, healthy toppings all made in-house. Choices change daily.
Served with our House or Caesar Salad.
The Pulse Cafe [Official Site]
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Vej Naturals Gets a New Name for the New Year
