Umana Yana Restaurant

Umana Yana Restaurant Menu

(518) 915-1699
240 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210

Street Foods


Sweet Yellow Plantains
$5.00
(vegan, gf) Served with ginger-garlic dipping sauce or spiced honey sauce.
Yucca Fries
$5.00
(vegan, gf) Crispy & Creamy Fries served with Jam
Jollof Rice
$7.00
(vegan, gf) west african style tomato-based rice
Coconut Curried Chickpea
$10.00
(vegan, gf) rich creamy stewed chickpeas served with injera bread
Jerk Lamb Lollipops
(gf) grilled frenched lamb chops with pineapple sauce * you can now order as many as you like!
Chicken by the Piece
$7.00
(gf) 1/4 bone in umana roasted chicken, guyanese gt style
Ethiopian Injera Bread
Thin, spongey flat bread made of teff flour. Gluten free. Vegan.
Soup of the Week
$24.00
Nigerian egusi soup & fufu. goat, african crayfish, egusi melon seed & spinach soup
Moroccan Slaw
$4.00
(vegan, gf) purple cabbage vinegar slaw with whole seasonings
Baked Mac & Cheese
$8.00
baked mac with a hint of spice!
Yucca Scallion Puffs
$10.00
(vegan, gf) classic afro-guyanese street food that's crispy outside, mashed inside with indian spices
Bits & Bites Charcut
$12.00
(vegan, gf) black garlic & hot spicy max meats (dried fruit pepperoni), fresh pineapple, moroccan slaw, sweet ginger, plantain chips
Haitian Pikliz
$4.00
(vegan, gf) white cabbage slaw in spicy brine
Roasted Lamb Shepherd's Pie
14.00
gf layers of potatoes, plantains, cheddar and our delicious roasted dibi lamb

$Specials


Salt Cod & Sweet Potato Croquettes
$13.00
(gf) with house aioli
Cassava Egg Ball
$8.00
(gf) boiled egg inside mashed yucca, served with house cumin salsa and mango chutney
The People's Beef Burger
$18.00
an old favorite is back! deliciously seasoned beef burger with arugula, aioli, goat cheese, & grilled red onions served with sweet plantains
Beety Black Eyed Burger
$16.00
(veg) black eyed pea burger with coconut carrot spread, greens and ginger beet relish served with plantains
Creole Salmon (gf)
$22.00
(gf) poached salmon filet topped with creamy creole sauce served with coconut shine rice and spiced greens
Chickpea Pie
$6.00
(vegan) guyanese pattie, chickpea & spiced kale in a rich crust
Jackfruit Chickpea Sandwich
$11.00
(vegan) house made thyme & turmeric loaves spread with tamarind jam, spicy arugula, choice of filling. served with plantain chips
Creole Red Bean & Yucca Burger (vegan, gf opt)
$14.00
(vegan, gf opt) spicy red bean & yucca burger on thyme & turmeric bread spread with tamarind jam, cabbage, served with plantain chips
Dibi Lamb Sandwich
$15.00
senegalese style lamb sliced on grilled naan spread with tamarind jam, spicy arugula, cabbage, served with plantain chips
Arugula & Beet Salad
(vegan opt, gf) with roasted beets, red onion, ginger lime vinaigrette, option to add cheese
Golden Chedda Bites
$6.00
(vegan, gf) little golden nuggets of vegan cheddar & injera breadcrumb perfection! served with jam
Caribbean Shepherd's Pie
$15.00
layers of yellow plantain, spicy beef with veggies, cheddar cheese, served with side salad
Cassava Egg Ball
$8.00
(gf) guyanese street food hard boiled egg wrapped in mashed yucca, fried crispy, served with mango chutney
Shepard's Pie In Hand
$8.00
street-food style shepard's pie. Seasoned ground beef nestled in mashed potato, fried crispy, served with house aioli (gf)
The People's Red Bean & Potato Burger
$16.00
an old favorite is back! deliciously seasoned vegan burger with arugula, pepper sauce, & grilled red onions served with sweet yellow plantains
Fish Cakes
12.00
Crispy fried fish & sweet potato cakes, served with the house aioli.

$Take Home Meals


Rice Plate
(vegan opt, gf) Make your own Umana Yana Meal choice of coconut shine rice or west african jollof rice, add your protein & amp;choose your side!
Vegan Rice Plate
(vegan, gf) Make your own Umana Yana Meal choice of coconut shine rice, add your protein & amp;choose your side!
Mac & Cheese Plate
12.00
start with baked scotch bonnet mac & cheese & add your favorites!

$African


Ethiopian Injera
$18.00
(vegan opt, gf) stewed veggies (wat) & salads served with ethiopian injera bread
Ethiopian Vegan Platter
(vegan, gf) stewed veggies (wat) & salads with one piece ethiopian injera bread per servings for 2, 4, or 6 people
Ethiopian Meat Platter
(gf) servings for 2, 4, or 6 people.
Nigerian Egusi Soup & Fufu
$24.00
goat, african crayfish, egusi melon seed & spinach soup with pounded yam fufu
Beef Suya
14.00
**contains peanuts spicy & umami packed beef skewers with tomatoes, onions, & pineapple

$Wings


BBQ Peach Bourbon Wings
whole chicken wings with house aioli & carrots (gf)
Dry Cajun Chicken Wings
whole chicken wings with house aioli & carrots (gf)
Tangy Tamarind
whole chicken wings with house aioli & carrots (gf)

Tacos


Chicken Taco
$6.00
(gf) have 1 or 20! Each taco sold separately spicy chicken, beets, pineapple, goat cheese
Salt Cod Taco
$5.00
(gf) have 1 or 20! Each taco sold separately salted cod, cabbage, cilantro, cumin salsa
Kelewele Taco
$5.00
(vegan, gf) have 1 or 20! Each taco sold separately creole red beans & amp;jollof rice, kelewele plantains
Fish Tacos (The Best Fish Tacos)
$18.00
(gf) 2 tacos with red curry fish, arugula, aioli, cumin salsa served with sweet plantains
Tofu Tacos
$16.00
(vegan, gf) 2 tacos with curry tofu, potatoes, cabbage, cumin salsa served with sweet plantains
Dibi Lamb Tacos
22.00
(gf) 2 tacos with dibi lamb, coconut rice, onion jam, & amp;spicy slaw served with sweet plantains

$Sweets


Challah Bread Pudding
$6.00
This week's flavor: Sweet Potato
Chocolate Ganache Cake
$8.00
(gf) Flourless chocolate cake served with Sorrel Jam
Puff Puff Donuts
$6.00
(vegetarian) West African style beignets with coconut icing
Pine Tart
$4.00
(vegan) gooey pineapple jam in rich pastry seasoned with cinnamon, nutmeg, & ginger
Cassava Coconut Pone with Craisins
$8.00
(vegan, gf) Coconut & cassava pudding, our version of Guyanese treat
Cheesecake with Starfruit Preserves
$7.00
NY style cheesecake topped with starfruit & cranberry preserves
Melissa's Nutella Sponge Cake
$10.00
Cornmeal Peach Cobbler
8.00
(vegan, gf) made with maple syrup & coconut rum

$Beverages


Tropical Fruit Juice
$4.00
Fentimans Curiosity Cola
$5.00
A botanically brewed traditional cola made from natural ingredients. * Contains caffeine *
12oz Bottled Soda
$3.00
Natural Sugar Sodas
Fentimans Rose Lemonade
$5.00
A botanically brewed sparkling lemonade with rose extract
Ting
3.00
Caribbean grapefruit soda

$Sides


French-Fried Potatoes
$6.00
Garlic seasoned or spicy Cajun. Vegetarian and gluten free.
Fire-Grilled Naan
$2.00
Garlic naan grilled to warm perfection. Vegan.
Mixed Green Salad
5.00
A bed of mixed greens topped with tomatoes and cucumbers served with housemade dressing. Gluten free. Vegan.

$Family Style

Platters that serve Two, Four, or Six
Vegan Family Style
(vegan, gf) Choice of Main Protein, Starch, Side, & Includes House Salad Don & #39;t forget to order dessert!
Meat Family Style
(gf opt) Choice of Main Protein, Starch, Side, & Includes House Salad Don&# 39;t forget to order dessert!

Party Style Brunch


Challah French Toast
Thick-sliced french toast served with house made mixed berry compote & drizzled with cardamom honey, fresh mint & real maple syrup
Southern Style Shrimp & Grits
Sauteed wild caught gulf shrimp & creamy southern style grits topped with a medley of vegetables with pork chorizo in a cream sauce. Gluten Free.
Western Scramble
Creamy eggs with red onions, bell peppers, cheddar cheese & canadian bacon optional served with sweet potato homies. Gluten Free.
Southwest Tofu Scramble
Sauteed red curry tofu, black beans, bell peppers, onions, & cilantro served with fresh avocado & sweet potato homies. Vegan. Gluten Free

Alcohol - Beer and Wine (Must be 21 to Purchase)


Beer 4-Pack
$20.00
Make your own 4 pack. Must be 21 to purchase.
Umana Cocktails
Cocktails! Just Pour Over Ice! 32 oz(4 - 6 glasses) 16 oz(2 - 3 glasses) made with 40 proof alcohol. & amp;fresh tropical juices Must be 21 to purchase.
Wine
$35.00
Wine by the bottle. Must be 21 to purchase.
Collective Arts Brewing Cans
$10.00
Must be 21 to purchase.
Best Bloody Mary
$5.00
Umana's spicy bloody mix and house vodka with all the garnish (ice on the side). Must be 21 to purchase.
Canned Cocktails
6.00
Canned sparkling cocktails. Must be 21 to purchase.

$Brunch Favorites


Pina Colada French Toast
$13.00
challah french toast served with fresh pineapple, drizzled with coconut icing, & topped with toasted coconut
Wings & Waffles
$16.00
bbq peach bourbon whole chicken wings with scallion waffles served with sassy sweet & spicy sauce
Southern Style Shrimp & Grits
$18.00
sauteed shrimp & creamy grits topped with a medley of vegetables & pork chorizo sausage in a cream sauce
Brazilian Breakfast
$16.00
choice of red curry tofu or eggs any style, refried beans, house chips, breakfast patties, & sweet yellow plantains (vegan opt, gf)
Southwest Tofu Scramble
$14.00
sauteed tofu, black beans, bell peppers, onions & cilantro served with fresh avocado, home fries, & mixed (vegan, gf)
Make Your Own Mimosa
$33.00
Bottle of champagne accompanied with 24 oz. tropical juice. Must be 21 to purchase.
Masala Omelette
$14.00
(gf) curried chick peas, green & red onions, bell peppers with home fries & mixed greens

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