Ming's At Midtown Menu
Ming’s At Midtown at 914 E Elmira St, San Antonio, TX 78212, United States, offers a lively Asian comfort-food menu with a creative, casual bar-style feel. The menu features steamed buns, shareable small bites, rice bowls, chilled noodle bowls, hot noodle bowls, noodle soups, desserts, soft drinks, Thai tea, Thai coffee, beer, and sake. Signature-style favorites include Smoked Pork Belly Bun, Sloopy Bun, Teriyaki Crispy Chicken, Bulgogi Rice Bowl, Coconut Curry Rice Bowl, Sichuan Noodles, and Crispy Shiitake Mushroom Dumplings. Prices feel casual to moderate, with strong value in flavorful buns, filling bowls, and shareable starters. Ingredients highlight fresh herbs, crisp vegetables, tender meats, tofu, kimchi, noodles, rice, sesame, chili oil, ginger dressing, coconut milk, and sweet-savory sauces that balance spice, richness, freshness, and texture. Vegetarian and vegan-friendly choices include Tofu Bun, Summer-Noodle Bun, Sichuan Noodles, Ma La Sweet Potato Noodle Bowl, salads, edamame, and mushroom dumplings, while gluten-free noodle options and gluten-free desserts add flexibility. Kid’s chicken rice, chicken buns, and noodle soup make the menu family-friendly. Ming’s At Midtown is best suited for lunch, dinner, happy hour, takeout, casual dates, and group meals rather than breakfast.
Menu Highlights
Smoked Pork Belly Bun
In-house cured and smoked pork belly is tucked into a soft steamed bun with cucumber, carrots, scallion, cilantro, and ginger dressing. The mix of rich pork, fresh crunch, and pillowy bun makes it a standout signature bite.
Sloopy Bun
Chinese-style hand-pulled pork shoulder is paired with carrots, scallion, cilantro, and ginger dressing. It stands out for its tender texture, savory depth, and street-food-style comfort.
Teriyaki Crispy Chicken
Crispy chicken is served over white rice with teriyaki glaze, Asian cabbage slaw, broccoli, and sesame seeds. Sweet-savory sauce and crunchy chicken make it a dependable bowl favorite.
Bulgogi Rice Bowl
Grilled beef, kimchi, jalapeño, sriracha mayo, cabbage slaw, rice, sesame, and scallion create a bold, layered bowl. It is popular for its balance of smoky, spicy, creamy, and tangy flavors.
Coconut Curry Rice Bowl
White rice, red Thai curry, coconut milk, cabbage, scallion, and cilantro create a warm, aromatic bowl. Its creamy texture and gentle spice make it a comforting chef-style choice.
Sichuan Noodles
Vegan noodles are tossed with chili oil, sesame dressing, cabbage, cucumber, carrots, edamame, herbs, and ginger dressing. This dish stands out for its lively heat, chewy texture, and plant-based appeal.
Crispy Shiitake Mushroom Dumplings
Crisp dumplings filled with shiitake mushroom are served with homestyle dressing. They offer a savory, umami-rich bite that works well as a vegetarian-friendly starter.