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Appetizers | |
Cha Gio A sister of Chinese Spring Roll, yet more delicate. Wrapped in a sheet of rice parchment are crabmeat, shrimp, pork, chicken, clear vermicelli and vegetables; then deep-fried. |
3.95 |
Grilled Beef - BO NUONG Tender slices of beef marinated in a lemongrass and other herbaceous ingredients, then charbroiled to a crusty brown. |
3.95 |
Grilled Pork - HEO NUONG Slices of tender pork marinated in a variety of herbaceous ingredients, then charbroiled to a crusty brown. |
3.95 |
Pork - Filled Crepe Rolls - BANH
CUON Delicate rice crepes filled with ground pork, shrimp, wood ears and onions. Served with our Nuoc Cham. |
3.95 |
Garden Roll - GOI CUON This refreshing appetizer is perfect for a warm day. Shrimp, pork, fresh lettuce and aromatic leaves and rice vermicelli are wrapped in sheets of rice parchment. Served with our peanut sauce. |
3.95 |
Lime Beef - BO TAI CHANH Thinly-sliced fresh beef tenderloin marinated with thinh (ground roasted rice), lime juice and herbs in a ceviche style. Served cold with a special soybean paste. |
5.25 |
Shrimp on Sugar Cane Stick - CHAO
TOM Pounded shrimp blended with garlic, scallions and other spices, wrapped around sugar cane stick, then grilled. Served with rice parchment, lettuce, aromatic leaves and peanut sauce. |
7.25 |
Salads | |
Fresh Garden Salad - RAU TUOI A toss of heart of lettuce, mushroom, green pepper watercress and tomato in our sesame dressing. |
3.25 |
Chicken Salad - GOI GA Julienne of celery, cabbage and carrots in a delicate blend of Nuoc Mam, topped with shredded chicken, roasted peanuts and corriander. Served with prawn crackers. |
4.75 |
Cool and Spicy Salad - GOI TOM
THIT Julienne of vegetables in a delicate blend of Nuoc Mam, shrimp, pork pate, roasted peanuts and corriander. Served with prawn crackers. |
5.25 |
Soups | |
Pho A well-known beef soup from the north. Rice noodles and beef slices are cooked in the bowl by adding a hot beef broth, delicate and complex, then topped with cilantro and chopped onion and scallion. |
3.25 |
Saigonnais Seafood Soup - CANH CHUA CA
TOM A tantalizing and appetizing lemony broth, filled with shrimp, fish, bean sprouts, mushrooms, pineapple, tomato and topped with fresh dill and cilantro. |
3.50 |
Beef | |
Beef saute - BO XAO RAU Tender slices of beef sauteed with fresh, crunchy vegetables in our superb soya-based house sauce. |
8.75 |
Lemongrass Beef - BO XAO XA
Slices of tender beef sauteed with fresh lemongrass, enriched with a touch of coconut milk. |
8.95 |
Vietnamese Steak - BO LUC LAC Cubes of flank steak marinated in Maggi sauce and wine. Served on a bed of fresh vegetables. |
9.25 |
BO DUN Strips of succulent beef marinated in a blend of complex herbs and spices, wrapped around onion, then grilled to perfection. |
9.95 |
Pork | |
Golden Coins - KIM TIEM KE Pork and chicken marinated in a blend of soya sauce and wine. Skewered with mushrooms, green pepper, tomatos, onions and pineapple, then grilled. |
8.95 |
Minced Pork on Skewer - NEM
NUONG Pounded pork mixed with ground roasted rice and other spices, then grilled. Served with rice parchment, rice vermicelli, fresh vegetables and peanut sauce. |
9.25 |
Grilled Pork with Rice Crepes - BANH
UOT THIT NUONG One of Saigon's favorites. Slices of tender pork deliciously marinated, then charbroiled. Served an our own rice crepes. |
8.95 |
Seafood | |
Mekong Shrimp - TOM RAM Large shrimp and slices of pork tenderloin simmered in a spicy blend of tomato and pineapple juice. |
10.95 |
Grilled Shrimp & Scallop - TOM VA
HAO NUONG Succulent shrimp and scallops marinated, then charbroiled on a skewer. Served with rice vermicelli and fresh vegetables. |
11.95 |
Whole Fried Fish with Lemongrass &
Chili - CA CHIEN XA OT Hand-selected seasonal fish marinated with lemon grass and fresh chili, then fried. Served in our blend of Nuoc Mam. |
14.50 |
Whole Steamed Fish - CA HAP Fresh whole fish steamed in a blend of soya sauce, fresh ginger shitake mushrooms and other oriental vegetables. |
14.50 |
Poultry | |
Chicken Curry - CARl GA Succulent chunks of chicken drenched in our creamy curry sauce. |
8.25 |
Five Spice Chicken - GA NGU VI Boneless, tender chicken delicately marinated with five spice powder then grilled. Served with coconut sticky rice. |
8.50 |
Lemongrass Chicken - GA KHO
XA Tender chunks of chicken marinated in fresh lemongrass, simmered in caramel Nuoc Mam. |
8.75 |
Grilled Lemon Chicken - GA NUONG
CHANH Tender chicken marinated with lemon peel and scores of other spices, charbroiled on a bamboo skewer. It's zesty! Served with rice vermicelli and fresh vegetables. |
8.95 |
Noodles | |
Crispy Fried Egg Noodles - Ml XAO
Fresh egg noodles crispy-fried, topped with beef, shrimp, scallops, calamari and oriental vegetables. |
10.95 |
Pan-Fried Soft Rice Noodles - PHO
XAO Fresh rice noodles pan-fried, topped with beef, shrimp, scallops, calamari and oriental vegetables. |
10.95 |
Crispy Fried Egg Noodles with Seafood
and Oriental Vegetables | 12.50 |
Pan-Fried Soft Rice Noodles with Seafood
and Oriental Vegetables | 12.50 |
Vegetarian Dishes | |
Garden Rolls - GOI CUON Lettuce, cilantro, rice vermicelli, and carrots wrapped in rice parchment. Served with our peanut sauce. | 3.50 |
Saigonnais Lemongrass Soup - CANH
CHUA CHAY Mushrooms, tomato, pineapple, and beansprouts in a tantalizing lemony broth. | 2.95 |
Vegetarian Delight - RAU XOA
CHAY A mixture of fresh Asian greens and tofu sauteed in a light soya-based sauce. | 7.95 |
Pan-Fried Soft Rice Noodles Fresh rice noodles pan-fried, topped with a mixture of fresh Asian greens and tofu in a light soya-based sauce. |
8.95 |
Vegetable Curry - CA RI CHAY A mixture of fresh vegetables and tofu simmered in a coconut-curry sauce. |
8.25 |
Desserts | |
Flan | 3.25 |
Lychee Nuts | 3.25 |
Ginger, Lychee or Jackfruit
Ice-Cream | 3.25 |
Profiteroles Soft pastry puffs stffed with French vanilla ice-cream and served with chocolate sauce. |
3.75 |
Banana Flambe Au Rhum Fried banana served with honey, sesame seeds and flambe with Puerto Rican rum. |
3.75 |
Pineapple Flambe Au Rhum Fried pineapple served with honey, sesame seeds and flambe with Puerta Rican rum. |
3.75 |
Banana or Pineapple Flambe and
Ice-Cream Banana or pineapple flambe served with any of Saigonnais ice-creams: ginger, jackfruit, Lychee or French vanilla. |
4.25 |
NOTES
Prices subject to change without notice -- please check printed menu for latest prices.
* Nuoc Mam - An amber-colored, fish-based seasoning sauce
used for flavoring in place of salt.
** Nuoc Cham - A blend of Nuoc Mam, lime juice, garlic and
sugar.