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Chef's Specials

Ginger Duck
Boneless half duck braised in ginger sauce, served with watercress and steamed rice.
12.95
Sizzling Catfish
Fresh farm-raised catfish marinated with tumeric and dill, grilled and served on a sizzling platter.
12.95
Fried Catfish with Lemongrass and Chili
Fresh farm-raised catfish fillet marinated with lemongrass and chili, then pan-fried.
12.95
Appetizer Sampler Platter
(Serves 2)

Includes one Cha Gio, one Garden Roll, one Grilled Pork, and one Grilled Beef.
7.95

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.

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