California Tortilla has a new burrito that tastes a lot like college

California Tortilla is jumping on the red-hot Asian food trend with its new Ramen Burrito.

The Ramen Burrito features an Asian noodle base topped with chicken, steak or pork, sweet red chili sauce, Sciracha pickled onions, fresh avocado, spinach, corn, scallions and cilantro.

“Ramen was one of the hottest food trends of 2014, and our customers are always excited to try new flavors,” said Keith Goldman, California Tortilla’s Chief Operating Officer and creator of the Ramen Burrito, in a company press release.  “So we reinvented the traditional noodle bowl without the broth, but with all the classic flavors, and wrapped it up in a flour tortilla.  It’s one of my favorite new menu items, and I can’t wait for our customers to try it.”

The Ramen Burrito is available from now through April at California Tortilla locations nationwide.

More new menu offerings introduced this week:

bd’s Mongolian Grill has added local, seasonal produce to its market area, including items like jicama, heirloom spinach, shiitake mushrooms and kale. Portobello Fingers served with a Sriracha ranch sauce and a Chicken, Mushroom, Ginger Soup and Vanilla Bean Cheesecake will also make their debut on the menu.

New beverage offerings include two new seasonal coffee blends, Winter and French Roast, and several adult beverage choices including Sam Adams Cold Snap, Angry Orchard Cider and Red Hot Apple Cocktail made with Angry Orchard and a shot of Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey.

Pieology Pizzeria has announced the chain-wide launch of several new signature pizzas and topping selections, including a proprietary three-cheese Alfredo Sauce and signature Whole Wheat Crust. 

The Alfredo will be offered alongside the seven existing signature and is the key ingredient in the new “Alfredo’s Alfredo” pizza. This limited time pizza features olive oil, three-cheese Alfredo sauce, parmesan, mozzarella, garlic, mushrooms, artichokes, fresh basil, grape tomatoes and black pepper.

For guests who prefer wheat options, Pieology will offer a house-made Whole Wheat Crust proprietary blend that can be substituted for the signature house-made or gluten-free crusts.

Pieology is adding ingredients to its more than 30 topping selections, including Daiya vegan mozzarella cheese, corn, banana peppers, grape tomatoes, feta cheese and spinach.

Bananas restaurants has introduced a Green Smoothie at all 37 of its locations. The smoothie is a blend of spinach, banana, vanilla nonfat frozen yogurt and honey. 

Jamba Juice Company is expanding its Whole Food Nutrition and Fruit & Veggie smoothie lines.

The new flavors are:

• Amazing Greens – A blend of kale, lemon, peach juice, peaches, bananas and pumpkin seeds that delivers at least 11g of protein, 2.5 servings of fruit, and 1 serving of vegetables. A source of Folate, Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Manganese.
• Greens 'n Ginger - A blend of mangos, peaches, kale, lemon, and ginger puree. A source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Folate, B6, and Vitamin K.

For a limited time from Jan. 22 - 27, Jamba Juice will be offering a special $2 offer (with coupon) for customers to try a small size Amazing Greens smoothie at participating Jamba Juice stores nationwide.

Habit Restaurants LLC is bringing back its Sesame Chicken and Almond Salad at more than 100 locations Jan. 21- March 17. The salad features char-grilled chicken, carrots, cucumbers, sliced almonds, diced tomatoes and cilantro, tossed in a sesame ginger dressing then topped with wontons on a bed of garden greens. It will sell for $7.25.

Yogurtland will introduce York Peppermint Pattie and Hershey’s Chocolate milkshakes, and York Peppermint Patties Minis and Hershey’s Mini Kisses toppings. The new offerings will roll out on Feb. 2, National Frozen Yogurt Day.

On National Frozen Yogurt Day, Yogurtland will also offer free frozen yogurt, toppings and a limited edition Hershey’s collectible spoon from 4 pm – 7pm.