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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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Khai Vi / Appetizers
Many items below are topped with crushed peanuts

Special. BBQ Platter Appetizer Sampler for 2
Includes Crispy Spring Rolls, Beef Stuffed Grape Leaves, Char-grilled chicken, Grilled Meatballs, Rice Vermicelli, Lettuce and Rice Paper. Sprinkled with crushed peanuts.

1. Nem Nuong (Grilled Meatballs)
Finely Ground Pork Blended with Pounded Asian Spices Served with Lettuce, Mint Leaves and Crushed Peanuts. Accompanied with Rice Paper.

2. Banh Xeo (Crispy Crepe)
Pan-Seared Rice Flour Filled with Shrimp, Pork, Sweet Onion and Bean Sprouts.

3. Tom Lan Bot (Crispy Shrimp)
Lightly Battered Shrimp Served with Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce.

4. Cha Gio (Crispy Spring Rolls) (3)
Stuffed with Ground Pork Blended with Asian Spices, Onion and Mushrooms. Served with Lettuce and Mint Leaves.



Crispy Spring Rolls



5. Nem Nuong Cuon (Grilled Meatball Rolls) (2)
Finely Ground Pork Blended with Pounded Asian Spices, Lettuce, Bean Sprouts and Fresh Basil Rolled in Rice Paper. (Not Fried)

6. Goi Cuon (Shrimp & Pork Rolls) (2)
Shrimp, Pork, Rice Vermicelli, Lettuce and Bean Sprouts Rolled in Rice Paper. (Not Fried)

7. Bi Cuon (Shredded Pork Rolls) (2)
Cold Shredded Pork, Lettuce and Mint Leaves Rolled in Rice Paper. (Not Fried)

8. Thit Nuong Cuon (Char-grilled Pork Rolls) (2)
Char-grilled Pork, Lettuce and Bean Sprouts Rolled in Rice Paper. (Not Fried)

9. Tom Nuong Xa (Grilled Shrimp)
Skewered Grilled Shrimp with Lemon Grass Sprinkled with Ground Peanuts.

10. Muc Nuong Xa (Grilled Squid)
Squid with Lemon Grass Served on a bed of Shredded Lettuce. Sprinkled with Ground Peanuts.

11. Bo Nuong La (Stuffed Grape Leaves)
Seasoned Grilled Beef Wrapped in Tender Grape Leaves Served with Lettuce, Mint Leaves, Rice Vermicelli and Ground Peanuts.

12. Goi Du Du Tom (Shrimp Papaya)
Green Papaya Salad with Shrimp. Topped with Vietnamese Herbs and Crushed Peanuts.

13. Goi Du Du Kho Bo (Beef Jerky Papaya)
Green Papaya Salad with Beef Jerky, Basil, Worcestershire and Soy Dressing. Spicy

14. Goi Du Du Ga (Chicken Papaya)
Green Papaya Salad with Chicken. Topped with Vietnamese Herbs and Crushed Peanuts.

15. Bo Tai Chanh (Vietnamese Carpaccio)
Thinly Sliced Raw Flank Steak Marinated in Lime Juice. Topped with Vietnamese Herbs and Crushed Peanuts.

16. Banh Cuon (Vietnamese Ravioli)
Steamed Rice Rolls Stuffed with Finely Ground Pork, Onion and Mushrooms Sprinkled with Crispy Onions.


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

17. Pho Tai (Beef Noodle Soup)
Thinly Sliced Flank Steaks with Rice Noodles in Beef Broth.

18. Pho Bo Kho (Stewed Beef Noodle Soup)
Stewed Beef Brisket Chunks with Rice Noodles in Beef Broth.

19. Pho Sate (Beef Sate Noodle Soup)
Thinly Sliced Flank Steak with Lettuce, Bean Sprouts, and Peanuts in a Thick Spicy Sate Broth. Spicy.

20. Pho Dac Biet (Deluxe Noodle Soup)
a Medley Of Beef, Tripe, Beef Brisket, Tendons, and Beef Balls with Rice Noodles in a Delicate Asian Seasoned Beef Broth. (No Substitutions)


Hu Tieu / Noodle Soup
All items below are served with fresh bean sprouts, basil, lime, onion, cilantro and hot pepper.

21. Hu Tieu My Tho (My Tho Noodle Soup)
Shrimp, Squid and Pork with Clear Cellophane Rice Noodles in a Mild Broth.

22. Hu Tieu Do Bien (Seafood Noodle Soup)
Shrimp, Squid, Scallops, and Mixed Vegetables with Rice Noodles in a Mild Broth.

23. Hu Tieu Ga (Chicken Noodle Soup)
Tender Chicken with Rice Noodles in a Mild Broth.

24. Mì Hoanhthanh (Wonton Noodle Soup)
Egg Noodles, Vietnamese Shrimp, and Pork Wontons in a Mild Broth.

25. Hoanh Thanh Mi Xa Xieu (Pork Wonton Noodle Soup)
Pork, Tender Greens, Egg Noodles, Vietnamese Shrimp and Pork Wontons in a Mild Broth.

26. Hoanh Thanh Sup (Wonton Soup)
Vietnamese Shrimp and Pork Wontons in a Mild Broth. (No Noodles)

27. Bun Rieu (Tomato Crab Soup)
Fresh Tomatoes, Crab Paste, and Rice Vermicelli in a Mild Broth.

28. Bun Bo Hue (Beef Lemon Grass Soup)
Thinly Sliced Beef Brisket with Rice Vermicelli in a Lemon Grass Broth. Spicy.

29. Bun Mi Phuoc Kien (Foo Kien Soup)
Egg Noodles, Rice Vermicelli, Shrimp, Pork, Squid and Lettuce in a Clear Broth.

Special. Lemon Grass Chicken Soup
Strips of Chicken and Egg Noodle in a Lemon Grass Broth. Spicy.





Bun / Rice Vermicelli
All ttems 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.

30. Bun Cha Gio (Spring Roll Vermicelli)
Crispy Spring Rolls Stuffed with Ground Pork, Onion and Mushroom. Served Over Rice Vermicelli. Sprinkled with Crushed Peanuts.

31. Bun Thit Nuong (Pork Vermicelli)
Thinly Sliced Char-Grilled Pork. Served Over Rice Vermicelli. Sprinkled with Crushed Peanuts.

32. Bun Bo Nuong (Beef Vermicelli)
Thinly Sliced Char-Grilled Beef with Lemon Grass. Served Over Rice Vermicelli. Sprinkled with Crushed Peanuts.

33. Bun Tom Nuong (Shrimp Vermicelli)
Char-Grilled Shrimp with Lemon Grass. Served Over Rice Vermicelli. Sprinkled with Crushed Peanuts.

34. Bun Nem Nuong (Meat Ball Vermicelli)
Grilled Meat Balls. Served Over Rice Vermicelli. Sprinkled with Crushed Peanuts.

35. Bun Muc Nuong (Squid Vermicelli)
Grilled Squid with Lemon Grass. Served Over Rice Vermicelli. Sprinkled with Crushed Peanuts.

36. Bun Ga Nuong (Chicken Vermicelli)
Char-Grilled Chicken with Lemon Grass. Served Over Rice Vermicelli. Sprinkled with Crushed Peanuts.

37. Bun Dac Biet (House Special Vermicelli)
Crispy Spring Roll, Grilled Meat Balls, Char-Grilled Chicken & Pork. Served Over Rice Vermicelli. Sprinkled with Crushed Peanuts. (No Substitutions)


Com Tam / Broken Rice Platter

All items below are served over steamed broken rice in an individual platter, accompanied by our house special "Nuoc Mam" sauce.


38. Com Tam Suon Nuong (Pork Chops Over Broken Rice)
Grilled Lemon Grass Pork Chop Served Over Broken Rice.

39. Com Tam Thit Nuong (Pork Over Broken Rice)
Thinly Sliced Char-Grilled Pork Served Over Broken Rice.

40. Com Tam Muc Nuong (Squid Over Broken Rice)
Grilled Squid with Lemon Grass Served Over Broken Rice.

41. Com Tam Ga Nuong (Chicken Over Broken Rice)
Char-Grilled Chicken with Lemon Grass Served Over Broken Rice.

42. Com Tam Bo Nuong (Beef Over Broken Rice)
Char-Grilled Beef with Lemon Grass Served Over Broken Rice.

43. Com Tam Tom Nuong (Shrimp Over Broken Rice)
Grilled Shrimp with Lemon Grass Served Over Broken Rice.

44. Com Tam Dac Biet (House Special Broken Rice)
Char-Grilled Chicken, Pork, Beef and Crab Meat Egg Served Over Broken Rice. (No Substitutions)


Rau Cai / Vegetable Dishes

45. Cha Gio Chay (Crispy Veggie Spring Rolls)
Stuffed with Mixed Veggies. Served with Lettuce and Mint Leaves.

46. Goi Cuon Chay (Tofu Rolls)
Tofu, Lettuce and Bean Sprouts. Rolled in Rice Paper. (Not Fried)

47. Dau Hu Chien (Crispy Tofu)
Crispy Tofu Served with a Soy Dipping Sauce.

48. Hu Tieu Cai Thap Cam (Vegetable Noodle Soup)
Mixed Vegetables, Rice Noodles in a Clear Vegetable Broth.

49. Canh Chua Cai Thap Cam (Sweet & Sour Vegetable Soup)
Mixed Vegetables Stewed in a Sweet and Sour Vegetable Broth. Topped with Fresh Basil.

50. Bun Cha Gio Chay (Veggie Spring Rolls Vermicelli)
Crispy Veggie Rolls Served Over Rice Vermicelli, Lettuce, Bean Sprouts and Cucumber. Sprinkled with Crushed Peanuts.

51. Hu Tieu Xao Dau Hu (Tofu Chow Fun)
Pan-Fried Soft Flat Rice Noodles Topped with Sautéed Tofu & Mixed Vegetables in Light Brown Sauce.

52. Mi Xao Don Dau Hu (Crispy Noodles with Tofu)
Crispy Egg Noodles Topped with Sautéed Tofu and Mixed Vegetables in a Light Brown Sauce.

53.Bun Dau Hu Chien (Tofu Vermicelli)
Crispy Tofu Served Over Rice Vermicelli, Lettuce, Bean Sprouts and Cucumber. Sprinkled with Crushed Peanuts.

54. Cai Ro Xao Toi (Sautéed Chinese Broccoli with Fresh Garlic.)

Shanghai Bok Choy (Sautéed with Fresh Garlic.)

55. Dau Hu Xao Cai Thap Cam (Tofu Mixed Vegetables)
Tofu and Mixed Vegetables Sautéed in a Light Brown Sauce. Served with a Bowl Of Steamed Jasmine Rice.



Beef Noodle Soup


Canh / Soup

56. Cu Lao Thap Cam (House Special Hot Pot)
Shrimp, Scallops, Squid, Chicken, Napa Cabbage, Carrot, Mushroom, Broccoli and Snow Peas. Stewed in House Special Clear Broth.

57. 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.

58. Canh Chua Tom (Sweet & Sour Shrimp Soup)
Shrimp, Fresh Tomatoes, Bean Sprouts, Pineapple. Stewed in Vietnamese Sweet and Sour Broth. Topped with Fresh Basil.

59. 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.

60. 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.



Pork Claypot



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

61. Ca Kho To (Fish Claypot)
Catfish Simmered in Traditional Sauce and Garlic. Sprinkled with Black Pepper.

62. 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.

63. Vit Chien (Crispy Duck)
Marinated Duck Legs with Five Spices. Served with Chili Pineapple Dipping Sauce.

64. Kim Chi Do Bien (Seafood Claypot)
Scallop, Shrimp, Squid and Tofu Simmered in Cabbage, Ginger, and Garlic Broth. Spicy.

65. Tom Do Tau Xi (Crawfish with Black Bean)
Sautéed Crawfish with Chopped Bell Pepper, Onion, Ginger and Vietnamese Black Bean Sauce.

66. Heo Kho To (Pork Claypot)
Thinly Sliced Pork Simmered in Traditional Sauce and Coconut Milk. Sprinkled with Black Pepper.

67. Suon Nuong (Grilled Lemon Grass Pork Chops)
Pork Chops Marinated in Minced Lemon Grass, Hoisin and Soy. Served On a Bed Of Steamed Tender Greens.

68. Thit Nuong (Char-Grilled Pork)
Thinly Sliced Pork Marinated with Minced Lemon Grass and Hoisin. Served On a Bed Of Steamed Tender Greens.

69.Tom Kho To (Shrimp Claypot)
Shrimp Simmered in Traditional Sauce and Sweet Onion. Sprinkled with a Touch Of Black Pepper.

70. Tom Cai Thap Cam (Shrimp Mixed Vegetables)
Sautéed Shrimp with Mixed Vegetables in a Light Brown Sauce.

71. Tom Sate (Shrimp Sate Sauce)
Sautéed Shrimp with Bell Pepper, Onion, Ground Peanuts and Sate Sauce. Spicy.

72. Tom Xa Ot (Shrimp Lemon Grass)
Sautéed Shrimp with Bell Pepper, Onion and Minced Lemon Grass Sauce.

73. Tom Ca Ri (Shrimp Curry)
Sautéed Shrimp with Bell Pepper, Onion, Lemon Grass and Coconut Curry. Spicy.

74. Tom Tau Xì (Shrimp Black Bean)
Sautéed Shrimp with Bell Pepper, Onion, Ginger and Vietnamese Black Bean Sauce.

75. Do Bien Rang Muoi (Tieu Salted/Pepper Seafood)
Crispy Shrimp, Squid, and Scallops Tossed in Stir-Fried Bell Pepper, Onion, Garlic, Vietnamese Chili, Spicy Salt and Black Pepper. Spicy.

76. 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.

77. Ga Cai Thap Cam (Chicken with Mixed Vegetables)
Sautéed Chicken Breast with Mixed Vegetables in a Light Brown Sauce.

78. Ga Nuong Toi Que (Basil Chicken)
Char-Grilled Chicken Served On a Bed Of Steamed Bok Choy. Topped with Fresh Basil & Garlic Sauce.

79. Ga Tau Xi (Chicken Black Bean)
Sautéed Chicken Breast with Onion, Bell Pepper, Ginger and Vietnamese Black Bean Sauce.

80. Ga Chanh (Lime Chicken)
Lightly Battered Dark Meat Chicken Glazed with Lime Sauce. Garnished with Steamed Broccoli.

81. Ga Kho To (Chicken Claypot)
Chicken Breast Simmered in Traditional Sauce and Sweet Onion. Sprinkled with Black Pepper.

82. Ga Xa Ot (Chicken Lemon Grass)
Sautéed Chicken Breast with Bell Pepper, Onion and Minced Lemon Grass.



Salted/Pepper Shrimp



83. Ga Ca Ri (Chicken Curry)
Sautéed Chicken Breast with Bell Pepper, Onion, Minced Lemon Grass and Coconut Curry. Spicy.

84. Ga Sate (Chicken Sate Sauce)
Sautéed Chicken Breast with Bell Pepper, Onion, Crushed Peanut and Sate Sauce. Spicy.

85. Ga Chua Ngot (Sweet & Sour Chicken)
Lightly Battered Chicken Breast Tossed in Sweet & Sour Sauce with Onion, Bell Pepper and Pineapple.

86. Ga Rang Muoi Tieu (Salted/Pepper Chicken)
Crispy Chicken Breast Tossed in Stir-Fried Bell Pepper, Sweet Onions, Garlic, Vietnamese Chili, Spicy Salt and Black Pepper. Spicy.

87. Bo Cai Thap Cam (Beef Mixed Vegetables)
Thinly Sliced Beef Sautéed with Mixed Vegetables in Brown Sauce.

88. Bo Nuong Toi Que (Basil Beef)
Thinly Sliced Char-Grilled Beef Served On a Bed Of Steamed Tender Greens. Topped with Fresh Basil and Garlic Sauce.

89. Bo Xa Ot (Beef With Lemon Grass)
Thinly Sliced Beef Sautéed with Bell Pepper, Onion and Minced Lemon Grass.

90. Bo Sate (Beef With Sate Sauce)
Thinly Sliced Beef Sautéed with Onion, Bell Pepper, Crushed Peanut and Sate Sauce. Spicy.

91. Bo Ca Ri (Beef Curry)
Thinly Sliced Beef Sautéed with Bell Pepper, Onion, Lemon Grass and Coconut Curry. Spicy.

92. Bo Luc Lac (Country-Style Beef)
Wok-Seared Sirloin Steak Cubes with Worcestershire and Soy Sauce.



BBQ Platter



Pan-Fried & Crispy Noodles

93. Hu Tieu Xao Ga (Sate Chicken Chow Fun)
Pan-Fried Soft Flat Rice Noodles, Bean Sprouts Topped with Sautéed Chicken, Chinese Broccoli and Sate Sauce. Spicy.

94. Hu Tieu Xao Tom (Shrimp Chow Fun)
Pan-Fried Soft Flat Rice Noodles, Shrimp, Bean Sprouts and Mixed Vegetables in a Light Brown Sauce.

95. Mì Xao Que Huong (Saigon Noodles)
Pan-Fried Flat Egg Noodles, Shrimp, Chicken, Bean Sprouts, Tender Greens, Cucumber and Crushed Peanuts.

96. Mì Xao Don Thap Cam (House Crispy Egg Noodles)
Crispy Egg Noodles. Topped with Sautéed Shrimp, Scallop, Chicken, Squid and Mixed Vegetables in a Light Brown Sauce.

97.Com Chien Duong Chau (Deluxe Fried Rice)
Egg, Shredded Pork, Shrimp and Chinese Sausage.


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