Order Up: Benjamin

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Pangea Kitchen Chef Benjamin Armstrong is celebrated for his approach to global cuisine, passion for bold flavors, locally sourced ingredients, and storytelling. At each Pangea Restaurant Group location his order choices reveal unique inspirations and playful pairings. Here’s an insider look at Chef Benjamin’s top picks when he’s dining at one of his own kitchens.

Pangea Kitchen

Kao Soi, a steaming bowl of Northern Thai curry noodles, with layers of aromatic spice and the option for roast pork or tofu.
Shrimp Wrap, the perfect mix of refreshing marinade and tangy Asian dressing.
Gelato Cake, any flavor will do!
Old Fashioned, a house recipe that remains a crowd-pleaser at our cocktail bar.

2nd Language

Kaarage Chicken, a crispy, gluten-free Japanese fried chicken with spicy aioli.
Spicy Miso Ramen, where rich meets spicy (a great fall/winter order!) the tonkotsu pork broth base builds with spicy miso tare, shio, chili oil, veggies and pork shoulder!
Black Sesame Seed Tiramisu, a layered, pillow-y dream of ladyfingers soaked in toasted sesame syrup, black sesame paste and mascarpone crème.
Mescaliente, a sweet and spicy house cocktail mixingjalapeno infused Banhez Mezcal, Heirloom Genepy, St. Germain, and lime juice.

Pangea Pizzeria

Roman Breadsticks, simple, flavorful, crispy breadsticks.
Pistachio Pizza, a wonderful take on a Pangea Kitchen classic with a more ‘traditional’ crust and loads of flavor.
Biscotti Crunch Gelato, house made and unlike anything you can find outside of our restaurants locally.
Stella Artois, because beer doesn’t need to be boring.

Sazón y Fuego

Plantain and Bean Empanadas De Yuca, yuca flour vegetarian empanadas with creamy avocado sauce. The light, flaky dough that uplifts the flavor of the filling and sauce.
Choripan, a grilled Argentinian sausage sandwich? Yes.
Passion Fruit Mousse, a creamy mousse with passion fruit curd, vanilla sponge, almond tuile cookie. A perfectly sized, uniquely textured, and vibrantly flavored dessert.
Clear to Cuba, this one comes and goes seasonally, but the flavor is something you don’t want to miss - stayed tuned for the next time it’s on the menu!

Chef Benjamin Armstrong’s order picks embody the adventure at the heart of Pangea’s restaurants with flavor, craft, and global imagination in every bite. We hope his preferences inspire regulars and newcomers alike to explore the best of Evansville’s international dining scene - order up!