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Vietnamese food is truly unique, delighting the palate with its distinctive, yet delicate, flavors and textures. Take a look at our menu. You'll soon discover that the only difficult thing about our cuisine is making your choice. But don't worry; whatever you select is sure to please!

Our full menu is available for take-out (excluding desserts). When you pull up to the restaurant, please call us and we will bring your order out to your car.

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Chef's Special 

B. B. Q. PLATTER (APPETIZERS SAMPLERS): Crispy Spring Rolls, Beef Stuffed Grape Leaves, Char-grilled Chicken, Grilled Meat Balls, Rice Vermicelli, Lettuce and Rice Paper. Sprinkled with Crushed Peanuts (Serves up to 2 Persons) (No Substitutions) $24.95

(Chicken Lemon Grass Soup) Strips of Chicken, Egg Noodles and Lemon Grass Broth (Spicy) $5.75

Shrimp Basil Char-grilled Shrimp Served on a bed of Steamed Broccoli Topped with Basil Garlic Sauce $14.95

Side Dishes

(Chinese Broccoli) Sauteed Chinese Broccoli with Fresh Garlic $8.50

(Shanghai Bok Choy) Sauteed Bok Choy with Fresh Garlic $8.50

(Mixed Vegetables) Sauteed Mixed Vegetable with Light Brown Sauce $8.75

Appetizers      

Many items below are topped with crushed peanuts

1. Nem Nuong (GRILLED MEAT BALL)
Finely Ground Pork Blended with Pounded Asian Spices Served with Lettuce, Mint Leaves and Crushed Peanuts. Accompanied with Rice Paper. $8.95

2. Banh Xeo (CRISPY CREPE)                                               Pan-Seared Rice Flour Filled with Shrimp, Pork, Sweet Onion and Bean Sprouts. $7.95

3. Tom Lan Bot (CRISPY SHRIMP)
Lightly Battered Shrimp Served with Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce. $9.95

4. Cha Gio (CRISPY SPRING ROLLS) (3)
Stuffed with Ground Pork Blended with Asian Spices, Onion and Mushrooms. Served with Lettuce and Mint Leaves. $6.50

 


Crispy Spring Rolls

 

5. Nem Nuong Cuon (GRILLED MEAT BALL ROLLS) (2)
Delicate Rice Paper Rolled Around Rice Noodles, Finely Ground Pork Blended with Pounded Asian Spices, Lettuce, Bean Sprouts and Fresh Basil. Served Room Temperature and Not Fried $5.50

6. Goi Cuon (SHRIMP & PORK ROLLS) (2)
Delicate Rice Paper Rolled Around Rice Noodles, Lettuce, Bean Sprouts, Fresh Basil, Shrimp and Pork Served Room Temperature and Not Fried $4.95

7.Thit Nuong Cuon (CHAR-GRILLED PORK ROLLS) (2) Delicate Rice Paper Rolled Around Char-grilled Pork, Lettuce, Bean Sprouts and Fresh Basil Served Room Temperature and Not Fried $4.95

8. Muc Nuong Xa (GRILLED SQUID)                                           Squid with Lemon Grass Served on a bed of Shredded Lettuce with Crushed Peanuts $7.25

9. Tom Nuong Xa (GRILLED SHRIMP)
Skewered Grilled Shrimp with Lemon Grass with Crushed Peanuts. $9.95

10. Bo Nuong La (STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES)
Seasoned Grilled Beef Wrapped in Tender Grape Leaves Served with Lettuce, Mint Leaves, Rice Vermicelli and Crushed Peanuts $9.95

11. Goi Du Du Tom (SHRIMP PAPAYA)
Green Papaya Salad with Shrimp, Crushed Peanuts, Vietnamese Herb and Chili Vinegar Sauce $7.50

12. Goi Du Du Kho Bo (BEEF JERKY PAPAYA)
Green Papaya Salad with Beef Jerky, Basil, Worcestershire and Soy Dressing. Spicy $7.50

13. Goi Du Du Ga (CHICKEN PAPAYA)
Green Papaya Salad with Chicken, Crushed Peanuts,  Vietnamese Herbs and Chili Vinegar Sauce $6.95

14. Bo Tai Chanh (VIETNAMESE CARPACCIO)
Thinly Sliced Raw Flank Steak Marinated in Lime Juice. Topped with Vietnamese Herbs and Crushed Peanuts $8.95

15. Banh Cuon (VIETNAMESE RAVIOLI)
Steamed Rice Rolls Stuffed with Ground Pork, Onion, Mushrooms and Sprinkled with Crispy Onions $7.50

16. Cha Gio Chay (CRISPY VEGGIE SPRING ROLL)      Stuffed with Mixed Veggie Served with Lettuce and Mint Leaves $6.50

17. Dau Hu Chien (CRISPYTOFU)                                              Lightly Fried Tofu Served with Soy-scallion Dipping Sauce $7.95

18. Goi Cuon Chay (TOFU ROLLS)                                              Delicate Rice Paper Rolled Around Rice Noodle, Lightly Fried Tofu, Lettuce, Bean Sprouts and Fresh Basil Served Room Temperature and Not Fried $4.75

Noodle Soup

All items below are served with fresh bean sprouts, basil, lime, onion, cilantro and hot pepper.

ADD ON: Beef $2, Chicken $2, Beef Balls $2, Tripe $1.5, Tendon $1.5, Beef Brisket $2, Shrimp $3

19. Pho Tai (BEEF NOODLE SOUP)
Thinly Sliced Flank Steaks with Rice Noodle in Beef Broth $5.75

20. Pho Bo Kho (STEWED BEEF NOODLE SOUP)
Stewed Beef Brisket Chunks with Rice Noodle in Beef Broth $5.95

21. Pho Sate (BEEF SATE NOODLE SOUP)
Thinly Sliced Flank Steak with Lettuce, Bean Sprouts, and Peanuts in a Thick Spicy Sate Broth. (Spicy) $5.95

22. Pho Dac Biet (DELUXE NOODLE SOUP)
A Medley Of Beef, Tripe, Beef Brisket, Tendons, and Beef Balls with Rice Noodle in a Delicate Asian Seasoned Beef Broth. (No Substitutions) $7.50

23. Hu Tieu My Tho (MY THO NOODLE SOUP)
Shrimp, Squid and Pork with Clear Cellophane Rice Noodle in a Mild Broth $5.95

24. Hu Tieu Ga (CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP)                         Strip of Chicken Breast with Rice Noodle in a Mild Broth $5.75

25. Mi Hoanh Thanh (WONTON NOODLE SOUP)                 Egg Noodles with Shrimp & Pork Wonton in a Mild Broth $5.75

26. Hoanh Thanh Sup (WONTON SOUP)              Vietnamese Shrimp & Pork Wonton in a Mild Broth            (No Noodle) $5.95

27. Mi Hoanh Thanh  Xa Xieu                                             (PORK WONTON NOODLE  SOUP)
Roasted Pork, Tender Greens, Egg Noodles with Shrimp and Pork Wonton in a Mild Broth $7.50

28. Bun Tai Hue (Beef Lemon Grass Soup)
Thinly Sliced Flank Steak with Rice Vermicelli in a Lemon Grass Broth. (Spicy) $5.75

29. Hu Tieu Do Bien (SEAFOOD NOODLE SOUP)                   Shrimp, Squid, Scallop and Mixed Vegetables with Rice Noodle in a Mild Broth $7.95

30. Hu Tieu Cai Thap Cam (VEGGIE NOODLE SOUP)           with Mixed Vegetables, Rice Noodle and Clear Vegetable Broth $6.75

RICE PLATTER

All Items Below are Served Over Steamed Broken Rice in an Individual Platter Accompanied by Our Special      "Nuoc Mam" Sauce 

ADD ON: Crispy Spring Roll $2, Char-grilled Beef $2, Chicken $2, Pork $2, Squid $2.5, Shrimp $3, Pork Chop $4

31. Com Tam Suon Nuong (PORK CHOP BROKEN RICE) Grilled Lemon Grass Pork Chop Served Over Broken rice $9.50

32. Com Tam Thit Nuong (PORK BROKEN RICE)                 Thinly Sliced Char-grilled Pork Served Over Broken Rice $8.95

33. Com Tam Ga Nuong (CHICKEN BROKEN RICE)              Char-grilled Chicken with Lemon Grass Served Over Broken Rice $8.95

34. Com Tam Bo Nuong (BEEF BROKEN RICE)                Char-grilled Beef with Lemon Grass Served Over Broken Rice $9.50

35. Com Tam Tom Nuong (SHRIMP BROKEN RICE)             Char-grilled Shrimp with Lemon Grass Served Over Broken Rice $10.95

36. Com Tam Dac Biet (HOUSE SPECIAL BROKEN RICE) Char-grilled Chicken, Pork, Beef and Crab Meat Egg Served Over Broken Rice (No Substitutions) $11.95

37. Com Chien Duong Chau (DELUXE FRIED RICE)               Jasmine Rice, Egg, Shredded Pork, Shrimp and Chinese Sausage $8.95

Vermicelli Noodle Bowl

 All items below are served over soft rice vermicelli noodles, fresh bean sprouts, shredded lettuce, cucumber and sprinkled with crushed peanuts in an individual bowl, accompanied by our house special "Nuoc Mam" sauce.

38. Bun Cha Gio (SPRING ROLL VERMICELLI)
Crispy Spring Rolls Stuffed with Ground Pork, Onion and Mushroom Served Over Rice Vermicelli and Sprinkled with Crushed Peanuts $8.95

39. Bun Thit Nuong (PORK VERMICELLI)
Thinly Sliced Char-Grilled Pork  Served Over Rice Vermicelli Noodles and Sprinkled with Crushed Peanuts $8.95

40. Bun Tom Nuong (SHRIMP VERMICELLI)                         Char-grilled Shrimp with Lemon Grass Served Over Rice Vermicelli Noodles and Sprinkled with Crushed Peanuts  $10.95

41. Bun Bo Nuong (BEEF VERMICELLI)
Thinly Sliced Char-Grilled Beef with Lemon Grass Served Over Rice Vermicelli Noodles and Sprinkled with Crushed Peanuts $9.25

42. Bun Ga Nuong (CHICKEN VERMICELLI)
Char-Grilled Chicken with Lemon Grass Served Over Rice Vermicelli Noodles and  Sprinkled with Crushed Peanuts $8.95

43. Bun Nem Nuong (MEAT BALL VERMICELLI)            Grilled Meat Balls Served Over Rice Vermicelli Noodles and Sprinkled with Crushed Peanuts $10.95

44. Bun Muc Nuong (SQUID VERMICELLI)                      Grilled Squid with Lemon Grass Served Over Rice Vermicelli Noodles and Sprinkled with Crushed Peanuts $9.50

45. Bun Dac Biet (HOUSE SPECIAL VERMICELLI)       
Crispy Spring Roll, Grilled Meat Balls, Char-Grilled Chicken & Pork Served Over Rice Vermicelli Noodles and Sprinkled with Crushed Peanuts (No Substitutions) $11.95

46. Bun Dau Hu Chien (TOFU VERMICELLI)                    Crispy Tofu Served Over Rice Vermicelli Noodles, Lettuce, Bean sprouts, Cucumber and Sprinkled with Crushed Peanuts $8.75

47. Bun cha Gio Chay (VEGGIE SPRING ROLL VERMICELLI) Crispy Veggie Rolls Served Over Rice Vermicelli Noodles Lettuce, Bean Sprouts, Cucumber and Sprinkled with Crushed Peanuts $8.95

Pan-fried & Crispy Noodles

48. Hu Tieu Xao Ga Sate (CHICKEN CHOW FUN)                   Pan-fried Smoked Soft Flat Noodles and bean Sprouts Topped with Sauteed Chicken, Chinese Broccoli and Sate Sauce (Spicy) $12.95

49. Hu Tieu Xao Dau Hu (TOFU CHOW FUN)                      Pan-fried Soft Flat Smoked Rice Noodles Topped with Sauteed Tofu with Mixed Vegetables in a light Brown Sauce $11.95

50. Mi Xao don Thap Cam (HOUSE CRISPY EGG NOODLE) Crispy Noodle Topped with Sauteed Shrimp, Chicken, Squid and Mixed vegetables in a Light Brown Sauce$12.95

51. Hu Tieu Xao tom (SHRIMP CHOW FUN)                                Pan-fried Smoked Soft flat Noodles and Bean Sprouts Topped with Sauteed Shrimp with Mixed Vegetables in a Light Brown Sauce $12.95

52. Mi Xao Don Dau Hu (CRISPY NOODLE WITH TOFU) Crispy Egg Noodle Topped with Sauteed Tofu with Mixed Vegetables in a Light Brown Sauce $11.95

53. Mi Xao Que Huong (SAIGON NOODLE)                        Pan-fried Flat Egg Noodles with Shrimp, Chicken, Bean Sprouts, Tender Green, Cucumber and Crushed Peanuts $11.95



Beef Noodle Soup

Traditional Soup

 54. Canh Chua Ca (SWEET & SOUR FISH SOUP)
Catfish, Fresh Tomatoes, Bean Sprouts, and Pineapple Stewed in Vietnamese Sweet and Sour Broth Topped with Fresh Basil and Crispy Garlic $11.95

55. Canh Chua Tom (SWEET & SOUR SHRIMP SOUP)
Shrimp, Fresh Tomatoes, Bean Sprouts, Pineapple. Stewed in Vietnamese Sweet and Sour Broth Topped with Fresh Basil and Crispy Garlic $11.95

56. Canh Chua Ga (SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN SOUP)
Strips Of Chicken Breast, Fresh Tomatoes, Bean Sprouts, and Pineapple Stewed in a Vietnamese Sweet and Sour Broth Topped with Fresh Basil and Crispy Garlic $10.95

57. Canh Chua Thai (SEAFOOD LEMON GRASS SOUP)
Shrimp, Squid, Scallops, and Mushroom Stewed in a Paprika Spice and Lemon Grass Broth Topped with Fresh Basil and Crispy Garlic $12.50

 


Pork Claypot

Meats

All Items Below Are Served with a Bowl Of Steamed Jasmine Rice. Additional rice $1.00.

58. Heo Kho To (PORK CLAYPOT)                                     Thinly Sliced Pork Simmered in Traditional Sauce and Coconut Juice Sprinkled with Black Pepper $11.95

59. Vit Chien (CRISPY DUCK)                                       Marinated Duck Legs with Five Spices Served with Chili Pineapple Dipping Sauce $11.95

60. Ga Nuong Toi Que (CHICKEN BASIL)                          Char-grilled Chicken Served on a bed Steamed Bok Choy Topped with Fresh Basil Garlic Sauce $12.95

61. Ga Chanh (LIME CHICKEN)                                           Lightly Battered Dark Meat Chicken Glazed with Lime Sauce and Garnished with Steamed Broccoli $12.95

62. Ga Sate (CHICKEN SATE SAUCE)                           Sauteed Chicken Breast with Bell Pepper, Onion, Crushed Peanuts and Sate Sauce $11.95

63. Ga Chua Ngot (SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN)               Lightly Battered Chicken Breast Tossed in  Sweet & Sour Sauce with Onion, Bell Pepper and Pineapple $11.95

64. Ga Kho To (CHICKEN CLAYPOT)                                      Chicken Breast Simmered in Traditional Sauce, Ginger and Sweet Onion Sprinkled with Black Pepper $11.50

65. Suon Nuong (LEMON GRASS PORK CHOP)                Pork Chops Marinated in Minced Lemon Grass, Hoisin and Soy Served on a bed of Steamed Tender Green $11.95

66. Ga Tau Xi (CHICKEN BLACK BEAN)                        Sauteed Chicken Breast with Onion, Bell Pepper, Ginger, and Vietnamese Black Bean Sauce $11.95

67. Ga Xa Ot (CHICKEN LEMON GRASS)                      Sauteed Chicken Breast with Bell Pepper, Onion and Minced Lemon Grass $11.95

68. Ga Ca Ri (CHICKEN CURRY)                                     Sauteed Chicken Breast with Bell Peper, Onion, Minced Lemon Grass and Yellow Coconut Curry (Mild Spicy) $11.95

69. Ga Rang Muoi Tieu (SALTED/PEPPER CHICKEN)      Fried Strip of Chicken Breast Tossed in Stir-fried Bell Pepper, Sweet Onion, Garlic, Vietnamese Chili, Spicy Salt and Black Pepper(Spicy) $11.95

70. Bo Sate (BEEF SATE SAUCE)                                       Thinly Sliced Beef Sauteed with Onion, Bell Pepper, Crushed Peanuts and Sate Sate Sauce (Spicy) $12.50

71. Bo Ca Ri (BEEF CURRY)                                                 Thinly Sliced Beef Sauteed with Onion, Bell Pepper, Lemon Grass and Yellow Coconut Curry(Spicy)  $12.50

72. Bo Nuong Toi Que (BEEF BASIL)                                 Thinly Sliced Char-grilled Beef Served on a bed of Steamed Tender Green Topped with Fresh Basil Garlic Sauce $12.95

73. Bo Luc Lac (COUNTRY STYLE BEEF)                            Wok Seared Sirlion Steak Cubes with Worcestershire and Soy $12.95

Seafood

All Items Below are Served with a Bowl of Steamed Jasmine Rice. Additional Rice $1.00

74 Ca Kho To (FISH CLAYPOT)
Catfish Simmered in Traditional Sauce and Garlic Sprinkled with Black Pepper $11.95

75. Kim Chi Do Bien (SEAFOOD CLAYPOT)
Scallop, Shrimp, Squid and Tofu Simmered in Cabbage, Ginger, and Garlic Broth. (Spicy ) $12.95

76. Tom Do Tau Xi (CRAWFISH WITH BLACK BEAN)
Sautéed Crawfish with Chopped Bell Pepper, Onion, Ginger and Vietnamese Black Bean Sauce $12.95

77. Tom Ca Ri (SHRIMP CURRY)                                    Sauteed Shrimp with Bell Pepper, Onion, Lemon Grass and Yellow Coconut Curry (Mild Spicy) $12.95

78. Tom Xa Ot (SHRIMP LEMON GRASS)
Sautéed Shrimp with Bell Pepper, Onion and Minced Lemon Grass Sauce $12.95

79. Muc Rang Muoi Tieu (SALTED/PEPPER SQUID)      Crispy Squid Tossed in Stir-fried Bell Pepper, Garlic, Onion, Vietnamese chili, Spicy Salt and Black Pepper(Spicy) $11.95

80. Tom Kho To (SHRIMP CLAYPOT)                             Shrimp Simmered in Traditional Sauce and Sweet Onion Sprinkled with a Touch of Black Pepper $12.95

81. Tom Tau Xi (SHRIMP BLACK BEAN)
Sautéed Shrimp with Bell Pepper, Onion, Ginger and Vietnamese Black Bean Sauce $12.95

82. Tom Sate (SHRIMP SATE)                                        Sauteed Shrimp with Bell Pepper, Onion, Crushed Peanuts and Sate Sauce $12.95

83. Tom Rang Muoi Tieu (SALTED/PEPPER SHRIMP)
Crispy Shrimp in Salt Shell Tossed in Stir-Fried Bell Pepper, Onion, Garlic, Vietnamese Chili, Spicy Salt and Black Pepper.(Spicy) $12.95

 


Salted/Pepper Shrimp

 

 

 


BBQ Platter

 

 

Vietnam Restaurant
221 N. 11th St.
Philadelphia
215.592.1163
Vietnam Café
814 S. 47th Street
Philadelphia
215.729.0260