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Fresh ingredients, traditional recipes

Appetizers Salads Soups Phở Bún Rice Noodles Bánh Mì Clay Pot Entrées Vegetables Sides Drinks Beer & Wine

Appetizers

Chả Giò

Crispy Vietnamese Pork Spring Rolls served with lettuce & herbs to wrap.

$9

Chả Giò Chay

Crispy Vietnamese Veggie Spring Rolls served with lettuce & herbs to wrap.

$9

Gỏi Cuốn

Fresh Vietnamese Shrimp Summer Rolls. Poached shrimp, vermicelli noodles, lettuce, & mixed herbs wrapped in rice paper.

*upgrade to grilled shrimp, chicken or pork +$5

$9

Gỏi Cuốn Chay

Fresh Vietnamese Tofu Summer Rolls. Tofu, vermicelli noodles, lettuce, & mixed herbs wrapped in rice paper.

$9

Nem Nướng Cuốn

Fresh Vietnamese Pork Summer Rolls. Pork, vermicelli noodles, lettuce, & mixed herbs wrapped in rice paper.

$9

Bánh Cuốn

Vietnamese Steamed Rice Rolls filled with minced pork and wood ear mushroom.

$11

Mực Chiên Dòn

Crispy Calamari seasoned with salt and pepper served with our house avocado sauce.

$19

Tôm Rang Muối

Crispy Shrimp seasoned with salt and pepper served with our house avocado sauce.

$22

Cánh Gà Chiên Nước Mắm

Vietnamese Fish Sauce Glazed Chicken Wings.

*may take 15–20 min

$17

Bánh Xèo

Crispy Vietnamese Crepe filled with sliced pork, shrimp, scallion and beansprouts. Served with fresh lettuce and Vietnamese herbs to wrap.

*may take 15–20 min

$19

No substitutions. Modifications available at an additional charge.

Salads

Gỏi Đu Đủ

Vietnamese Papaya Salad with Poached Shrimp. Shredded green papaya with herbs topped with steamed shrimp and a house dressing.

$15

Gỏi Bò

Beef Watercress Salad. Fresh watercress topped with sautéed beef, bell peppers and onions.

$16

Soup

Canh Chua

Vietnamese tamarind soup with bean sprout, tomatoes, mushroom, okra, pineapple, bac ha, and Vietnamese herbs. Choice of protein: Salmon, Chicken, Shrimp, or Tofu.

+ side of rice +$2.50  |  + vermicelli noodles +$2.50

$16

Phở

Traditional noodle soup served with a side of Bean Sprouts, Jalapeños, Basil, Lime. Topped with scallions, cilantro, and onions.

Phở Sao Mai

House Special Pho — beef eye round, beef brisket, beef ball, & tripe.

$18

Phở Tái

Beef Eye Round Pho. Thinly sliced rare beef.

$16

Phở Chín Nạm

Beef Brisket Pho.

$16

Phở Bò Viên

Beef Ball Pho.

$16

Phở Gà

Chicken Pho — chicken, carrots, broccoli & celery in a chicken broth.

$16

Phở Đỏ Chay

Vegetarian Pho — tofu & mixed veggies in a vegetarian broth.

$16

Phở Đỏ Biển

Seafood Pho — shrimp, squid, fish ball & fish cake in a chicken broth.

$18

+ extra noodle $2.50

Bún Bò Huế

Bún Bò Huế

A spicy lemongrass beef noodle soup with beef brisket, cha lua (pork), and house-made shrimp cakes served with a side of beansprout, shredded lettuce, basil, jalapeño & lime.

*can be made without pork

$20

+ extra noodle $2.50  |  + extra meat $4

Bún

Rice vermicelli noodles served with chopped lettuce and nuoc mam on the side.

Bún Sao Mai

House Special Bun — grilled pork, grilled shrimp, & spring rolls.

$18

Bún Thịt Nướng

Grilled Sliced Pork.

$15

Bún Gà Nướng

Grilled Chicken.

$15

Bún Tôm Nướng

Grilled Shrimp.

$15

Bún Chả Giò

Vietnamese Pork Spring Rolls.

$15

Bún Xào Chay

Tofu & mixed vegetables stir-fried in a house Vietnamese sauce served with vermicelli noodles.

*not served with lettuce & nuoc mam

$15

+ spring roll $4  |  + extra meat $6

Cơm Dĩa — Rice Dishes

Cơm Sườn Nướng

Grilled Pork Chops served with white rice, cucumber & tomatoes.

$15

Cơm Gà Nướng

Grilled Chicken served with white rice, cucumber & tomatoes.

$15

Cơm Gà Sả Ớt

Chicken, bell peppers, & onions stir-fried with a lemongrass sauce served with white rice.

$15

Cơm Xào Chay

Mixed Vegetables & Tofu sautéed with a traditional Vietnamese sauce served with white rice.

$15

Cơm Bò Lúc Lắc

Beef cubes, bell peppers, & onions sautéed with the chef's special sauce served with white rice.

$17

Cơm Tôm Ram

Jumbo shrimp, bell peppers, onions stir-fried with a lemongrass sauce served with white rice.

$17

Cơm Chiên Sao Mai

House Special Rice. Ginger fried rice with shrimp, chicken and spam with a pork chop on top.

$17

+ fried egg $2  |  + extra meat $6  |  sub fried rice $3.50

Mì Xào Gòn — Crispy Pan Fried Noodles

Mì Xào Gòn

Fried Egg Noodles topped with choice of protein and mixed vegetables stir fried with a traditional Vietnamese Sauce.

Choice of: Beef · Chicken · Seafood · Tofu

$21

Bánh Mì — Vietnamese Sandwiches

Served with mayo, pickled carrots and radish, cucumber, cilantro, and jalapeños.

Bánh Mì Đặc Biệt

Cured Vietnamese cold cuts of ham & pate.

$12

Bánh Mì Thịt Nướng

Grilled Pork.

$12

Bánh Mì Gà Nướng

Grilled Chicken.

$12

Bánh Mì Phở

Beef brisket, bean sprouts, basil, & hoisin sauce.

*does not have pickled carrots and radish  |  **recommended with pho broth ($6) to dip

$12

Bánh Mì Chay

Tofu & mixed veggies with traditional Vietnamese sauce.

$12

Bánh Mì Đậu Hủ

Tofu & onion with traditional Vietnamese sauce.

$12

+ pate $1  |  + extra meat $6  |  + pickled veggie $1

Kho Tộ — Vietnamese Clay Pot

Kho Tộ

Choice of protein in a caramelized soy sauce with onions, scallions & bell peppers. Served with white rice.

Choice of: Shrimp · Pork · Salmon · Tofu

$18–$21

Shrimp $21  |  Salmon $21  |  Pork $18  |  Tofu $18

Meat & Seafood

*Rice is not included.

Sườn Heo Nướng

Grilled Pork Chop marinated in a Vietnamese barbecue sauce.

$20

Gà Nướng Sả

Grilled Chicken marinated in a Vietnamese lemongrass barbecue sauce.

$20

Gà Sả Ớt

Chicken Lemongrass sautéed with bell peppers and onions in a chili lemongrass.

$20

Bò Lúc Lắc

Beef cubes, bell peppers, & onions sautéed with the chef's special sauce.

$23

Bò Sả Ớt

Beef Lemongrass sautéed with bell peppers and onion in a chili lemongrass.

$23

Tôm Ram Mặn

Jumbo shrimp, bell peppers, and onions sautéed in a chili lemongrass sauce.

$23

Rau Cải — Vegetables

Thập Cẩm Xào Chay

Tofu & Mixed Vegetables sautéed in choice of sauce — Garlic Sauce or Traditional Vietnamese Sauce.

$17

Đậu Hủ Đậu Que

Tofu & string beans sautéed in a Traditional Vietnamese Sauce.

$17

Dou Miao Xào Tỏi

Snow Pea Shoots sautéed in a Garlic Sauce.

$17

Đậu Que Xào Tỏi

String Beans sautéed in a Garlic Sauce.

$17

Sides & Extras

White Rice $2.50
Steamed Mixed Veggies $6
Brown Rice $2.50
Pork Chop $6
Fried Rice $3.50
Grilled Chicken $6
Fried Egg $2
Side of Pho Broth (S) $6  (L) $8
Pho Noodle $2.50
Bun Bo Hue Broth (S) $7
Vermicelli Noodle $2.50
Lemongrass Chili Oil $2
House Avocado Sauce $2

Sauces — To Go

House Avocado Sauce (6 oz jar)

$9.99

Lemongrass Chili Oil (6 oz jar)

$8.99

Nuoc Mam (Pint)

$7.99

Beverages

Cà Phê Sữa Nóng

Hot Vietnamese Coffee with condensed milk.

$6

Cà Phê Sữa Đá

Vietnamese Iced Coffee with condensed milk.

$6

Trà Sữa Đá

Vietnamese Style Iced Milk Tea with condensed milk.

$6

Trái Vải

Lychee Drink — shaved ice with lychee juice and lychee fruit.

$6

Đá Chanh Tươi

Fresh Limeade.

$5

Soda Chanh Tươi

Fresh Soda Limeade.

$6

Soda Chanh Muối

Preserved Lemon Soda — salty & sweet.

$6

Soda Xí Muội

Preserved Plum Soda — salty & sweet.

$6

Soda

Coke, diet coke, sprite, ginger ale, seltzer.

$2.50

Pot of Tea

Jasmine tea or green tea.

$5

Beer & Wine

Beers

Saigon Vietnam, 4.9%
$8
333 Vietnam, 4.8%
$8
Tiger Singapore, 5.0%
$7
TsingTao China, 4.0%
$7
Singha Thailand, 5.0%
$7
Sapporo Japan, 4.9%
$7
Heineken Netherlands, 5.0%
$7

Wine — By the Glass $8

Chardonnay

Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi, California. Displays flavors of ripe pear and apple with hints of vanilla and oak and a rich finish.

Pinot Grigio

Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi, California. Light and crisp, displaying juicy notes of citrus and lime leading to a mouthwatering finish.

Merlot

Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi, California. Opens with luscious aromas of blackberries and cherries with notes of ripe plum and smooth finish.

Cabernet Sauvignon

Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi, California. Displays aromas and flavors of blackberry and dark cherry with hints of toast and spice.

Wine — By the Bottle $28

Pinot Grigio

Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi, California. Light and crisp, displaying juicy notes of citrus and lime leading to a mouthwatering finish.

Pinot Noir

Donini Collezione, Italy. Ruby red in color with a very distinct bouquet of black currants and spices. An attractive, dry and savory flavor well balanced with a finish of jammy fruit and toasted nuts.

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Mon–Sun: 11:30am – 9:30pm

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New York, NY 10003
(212) 358-8880

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