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The Menu

Bold, soulful modern Vietnamese fare by MasterChef winner Chef Christine Ha. Fully prepared using local ingredients and bold spices.

VVegetarianVVVeganGFGluten-Free

Happy Hour

Sunday–Thursday 5:00–6:00 PM, all day Monday

Daily Specials

Monday

$6 Sparkling Wine

$1.50 Oysters* (GF) (Six East Coast oysters on the half shell with Thai chile mignonette for $9), and Viet-Cajun Whole Fried Fish for $30 (regular $45, add jasmine rice +$3).

Tuesday

50% Off Margaritas

Featuring Huế-Style Carnitas Tacos: Crispy pork shoulder braised in lemongrass, shrimp paste, and annatto chile oil. Served with Oaxacan cheese, cilantro, onion, and lime for $16. Two tacos per order. Add more for $7 each.

Wednesday

25% Off All Whiskeys

Featuring Vietnamese Steak Frites*: Sliced hanger steak (7 oz) seasoned with Maggi sauce and sesame. Served with crispy thin-cut fries and scallion mayo for $25.

Thursday

25% Off Wines by the Glass

Featuring Ribs & Frites: Half-rack of our xá xíu sticky ribs slow-cooked for 24 hours in a sweet and savory glaze of honey, hoisin & five-spice. Served with a side of crispy thin-cut fries and scallion mayo for $25.

Dinner Menu

Divided into sections inspired by literature, mirroring Chef Christine's literary background as a writer.

Little Women

Small Dishes

“…make each day both useful and pleasant, and prove that you understand the worth of time by employing it well. Then youth will bring few regrets, and life will become a beautiful success.”

Oysters with Thai Chile Mignonette*GF

18

Six East Coast oysters on the half shell, shallot, Vietnamese herbs, citrus.

Grilled Colossal Shrimp with Green Chile SauceGF

11 / 16
3 for $11 | 5 for $16

Found at open-air seafood stalls in Vietnam, Tôm Nướng Muối Ớt Xanh are grilled succulent shrimp brushed with scallion oil and served with a sweet and tangy green chile dipping sauce.

Phở Cuốn

10

A fresh take on a Hanoi street food classic: steamed rice noodle rolls with stir-fried steak, lettuce, herbs, pickled carrot & daikon, fried shallot, and fish sauce vinaigrette.

Crispy Parmesan FriesV

10

Perfect for snacking, lightly seasoned thin-cut fries are dusted with parmesan and chives. Served with our signature scallion mayo and classic ketchup.

Tofu Spring RollsV

8

Two rolls with crispy tofu, toasted coconut, fresh herbs, tamarind peanut sauce for dipping. Can be made vegan and gluten-free upon request.

Chef's Star Highlight

Mom’s Eggrolls

10

Chef Christine’s childhood favorite with pork, shrimp, carrot, wood ear mushroom. Comes with lettuce and herbs for wrapping, fish sauce vinaigrette for dipping.

Thịt Kho Shumai

11

A mash-up of Chef Christine’s winning MasterChef entrée and a dim sum favorite: 5 steamed dumplings filled with pork belly braised in coconut juice, garlic, and fish sauce. Served with a soy vinaigrette for dipping.

Tôm Toast

11

Crispy shrimp toast with chives and the famous Nha Trang crab sauce (if you know, you know).

Pork Belly SkewersGF

9

Two grilled skewers flavored with a lemongrass fish sauce glaze.

The Great Gatsby

Medium Dishes

“…tomorrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms farther...And so we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.”

Vietnamese Mushroom PâtéV

11

Our vegetarian nod to the classic bánh mì staple. Made in-house and served with baguette slices. So good that you won’t miss the meat.

Bánh KhọtGF

13

Eight mini crispy cakes made with turmeric and coconut milk, topped with shrimp and scallion oil. Served with lettuce and herbs for wrapping, fish sauce vinaigrette for dipping.

Chef's Star Highlight

Sticky WingsGF

15

Six wings with fish sauce glaze, garlic, lime, Thai chile, Vietnamese herbs.

Blistered beansVVGF

11

Wok-fried green beans with garlic, shallot, and toasted sesame.

Viet-Cajun Gumbo Pot Pie

20

Filled with shrimp, chicken, and andouille sausage. Notes of lemongrass, ginger, and our house-made sate chile oil. All tucked underneath a flaky, buttery pie crust. Note: This dish is made to order. Please allow extra time for preparation.

Scallops in Coconut CurryGF

40

Three succulent seared scallops (try saying that 3 times fast!) in a Thai-style curry with shallot, ginger, lemongrass, lime, leeks, and Thai basil.

Chef's Star Highlight

Caramelized Salmon (Cá Kho)

26

Braised in shallot, garlic, and fish sauce and served with jasmine rice, this is a salmon version of the clay pot catfish Chef Christine cooked during her MasterChef audition that earned her a white apron. Taste the flavors that made Gordon Ramsay say yes!

Vietnamese Chicken CurryGF

20

Yellow curry with lemongrass, coconut milk, potato, mirepoix purée, cilantro, side of jasmine rice.

Grilled Steak with Green Curry Sauce*GF

27

Hanger steak sliced to share, green Thai chiles, cilantro, Thai basil, lemongrass, coconut milk.

Rosé DdukbokkiVGF

16

A popular new trend in Korean street food, these bouncy rice cakes are tossed in a creamy red sauce made with spicy gochujang, honey, and dashi. Topped with sautéed mushrooms, chives, toasted rice noodle crumbles, and freshly grated Parmesan.

Goat Express Lo MeinV

14

A nod to the popular dish found on every Chinese-American takeout menu, our version is made with stir-fried egg noodles, Chinese broccoli, carrot, onion, cabbage, and cilantro. Add chicken +$5, shrimp +$6, or tofu +$4.

Texas BBQ Brisket Fried RiceGF

19

Viet-French egg and tomato sauce fried rice with Pinkerton’s BBQ award-winning smoked brisket. Add an extra 2 oz of brisket +$8. Make it shrimp fried rice for $13 or vegetarian egg fried rice for $10.

The BFG

Large Dishes

“‘We is in Dream Country,’ the BFG said. ‘This is where all dreams is beginning.’”

Chef's Star Highlight

Viet-Cajun Whole Fried Fish (center deboned)

45

Cornmeal-crusted whole deboned branzino with bold Cajun spices, topped with a Vietnamese sweet and tangy tamarind sauce, shaved leeks, fresh herbs, and pickled fresnos. The Vietnamese believe eating a whole fish brings prosperity, so eat this, then go buy a lottery ticket. Add a bowl of jasmine rice for +$3.

Puffed Rice Noodles with TofuVV

16

Pillows of crispy rice noodles, stir-fried vegetables, tamari, Maggi.

Chef's Star Highlight

Crawfish & Garlic Noodles

21

Lots of butter, crawfish tails, Chinese egg noodles, freshly grated Parmesan, lemon zest. Be extra and add a seared scallop +$12.

Life of Pi

Sweets

“It is true that those we meet can change us, sometimes so profoundly that we are not the same afterwards…”

Mango Basque CheesecakeV

13

Add some sunshine to your day: Spanish burnt cheesecake with mango, topped with toasted Italian meringue.

Coconut Pandan Tres LechesV

12

The beloved Mexican dessert with a Vietnamese twist, topped with whipped coconut custard, strawberries, and toasted coconut.

Chef's Star Highlight

Rubbish Apple Pie à la Mode

12

Christine’s famous pie praised by Gordon Ramsay, but with a Vietnamese twist—star anise, ginger, lemongrass. Served with a scoop of Cosmic Ice Cream’s vanilla bean and a drizzle of our fish sauce caramel.

Cocktails & Drinks

Craft cocktails infused with bold Southeast Asian ingredients, zero-proof botanicals, curated wines, local draft beers, and premium sake.

Signature Cocktails

Old Fashioned Tea Ceremony

17

Japanese Toki whisky infused with jasmine tea leaves, honey, ginger bitters. Finished with a smoked rosemary sprig.

The Saigon Sunset

17

A sophisticated riff on the Paloma with grapefruit-zest infused Lalo tequila, Campari, grapefruit, agave, tajín rim.

The Mekong Margarita

14

Reposado tequila, spiced tamarind, agave, cinnamon and star anise, ginger and lime, tajin rim.

Saigonberry Sour

14

Roku Japanese gin, fresh blueberries, elderflower, lemongrass, lavender.

Gin & Juice

15

Roku Japanese gin infused with pear, yuzu, kalamansi, ginger, orange, and carbonated in-house. Snoop Dogg would dig it.

Matcha-tini

14

Roku Japanese gin, Suntory Haku Japanese vodka, matcha, pandan, a little green Chartreuse.

Pandan Chillada (frozen)

13

A fun twist on a piña colada with Coconut rum, soju, house-made pandan and coconut syrup, pineapple, and lime.

Texas Margarita (frozen)

12

The unofficial state beverage of Texas. Jazz it up with mango, guava, passionfruit, strawberry, or prickly pear for +$1.

Sparkling Wines

La Farra, Prosecco Brut, Veneto, Italy

11 / 40

Slightly sweet sparkling with refreshing crisp florals.

Josep Ventosa, Cava, Penedès, Spain

10 / 35

Organically grown dry sparkling with brioche and apple notes.

Cantina Puianello, Lambrusco Rosso Amabile, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

10 / 35

Notes of violet, blackberry, black plum and tart cherry. Served traditionally over ice with an orange twist.

White Wines

Colterenzio, Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige, Italy

12 / 42

White peach, green apple and Alpine herbs with vibrant acidity.

Château La Rose du Pin, Sauvignon Blanc, Bordeaux, France

10 / 35

The original sauvignon blanc. Zesty lime and lychee with rounded edges.

Savvoglou Tsivolas, Assyrtiko, Limnos, Greece

16 / 58

Ancient grape grown on Aristotle’s favorite volcanic island, kissed by the Aegean sea breeze.

Evolúció, Furmint, Tokaj, Hungary

10 / 35

Dry and full-bodied version of freshness from the famous Unesco World Heritage site.

Ciavolich “Aries”, Pecorino, Abruzzo, Italy

14 / 50

Grown on the picturesque coast of the Adriatic, with effervescent tastes of orchard fruits and ocean air.

Sanctum “Medved”, Chardonnay, Podravje, Slovenia

15 / 55

Just a touch of oak and butter from this historic region.

Rosés

Astros, Rosé, Côtes de Provence, France

11 / 40

Very light pink rosé with a lovely Provencial airiness.

El Flamenco, Moravia Rosado, La Mancha, Spain

8 / 30

Rich in strawberry, a light easy drinking rose from central Spain.

Kobal, Bajta Belo, Štajerska, Slovenia

13 / 48

Crafted with 46 days of skin contact and aged two years in neutral oak.

Red Wines

Saffron Fields, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon

17 / 60

Deep garnet, spice-accented red and blue fruit and floral scents along with hints of cola and succulent herbs.

Peltier, Pinot Noir, Lodi, California

12 / 44

Velvety cherry cola, vanilla, and currant.

Domaine de la Fonte du Loup, ‘Les Demoiselles’, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France

20 / 70

Elegance and complexity, bursting with vibrant red and black fruits, aromatic garrigue herbs, and layers of spice, all woven into a silky, luxurious texture with a lingering, captivating finish—truly a wine that rewards both now and with time.

Piližota, Babić, Dalmatia, Croatia

15 / 55

Medium-bodied red with ripe blackberry and plum flavors, earthy spice, and a touch of Dalmatian herbs.

Loscano, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina

10 / 35

Bright blue and purple fruit from high up in the Andes.

Torre Raone, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Pescara, Italy

13 / 48

Bold mocha cherries and dusty tannins.

J Dusi, ‘Model M’ Zinfandel Blend, Paso Robles, California

11 / 40

Lush layers of blackberry, cherry, and raspberry wrapped in warm spice and vanilla, with a full-bodied, velvety finish that balances power and finesse.

Sakes

Kiku Masamune Shuzo, "Kinushiro" White Silk (500 ml)

25

Subtle aromas of coconut and steamed rice. Silky soft texture with a gentle sweetness.

Dassai, "Blue" Type 50 (750 ml)

50

Aromas of cantaloupe, Fuji apple, lemon candy, and anise for a bright and lively drinking experience.

Kikusui Shuzo (300 ml)

20

Medium-bodied and smooth with layered aromas of yogurt, sesame seeds, and mandarin oranges.

Suigei Shuzo, "Drunken Whale" (300 ml)

23

Soft aromas of tart fruits and wildflowers. Clean and crisp texture with a bright, dry finish lingering of umami.

Uchigasaki, "Michinoku Onikoroshi" (720 ml)

45

"Demon Slayer" signifies that the sake is dry enough to kill a demon. Subtle aromas of minerals and grains with light yet sharp texture and a rich umami flavor.

Beers

Bia Hà Nội

6

Hanoi Vietnamese lager, limited availability.

Kirin Light

5

light lager.

Kirin Ichiban

5

100% malt lager.

Echigo Weizen

8

hefeweizen.

Kyoto White Yuzu

11

white ale.

Lucky Dog

11

Session India pale ale.

Domestic Whiskeys

Maker's Mark

10

Old Grand-Dad 80 Proof

8

Buffalo Trace

10

Woodford Reserve

12

Eagle Rare 10 Year

12

Blanton’s Single Barrel

40

George Dickel Rye

9

Redemption Bourbon or Rye (92 Proof)

9

Bulleit Bourbon or Rye

12

Elijah Craig Small Batch

12

Knob Creek

10

Knob Creek Rye

9

Old Grand-Dad Bonded

9

Asian Whiskys

Suntory Toki

12

Nikka Days

10

Hatozaki Finest

9

Mars Iwai

9

Mars Iwai Tradition

9

Nikka Coffey Grain

15

Nikka Coffey Malt

20

Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt

19

Kavalan Concertmaster

19

Yamazaki 12 Year Old

28

Nikka Miyagikyo Single Malt

23

Nikka Yoichi Single Malt

25

Scotch & Irish Whiskeys

Jameson Irish whiskey

9

The Famous Grouse

9

The Balvenie 12 Year Old DoubleWood

18

The Macallan 12 Year Old Double Cask

19

Laphroaig 10 Year Old

14

Cannabis Non-Alcoholic Beverages

420 Margarita (5 mg)

13

Ocho Verde agave cannabis spirit, prickly pear, lime, orange. Served on the rocks.

Stone Cold Coconut (5 mg)New

12

Buddi Coco cannabis spirit, Hawaiian Li Hing Mui salted plum, lemon, grapefruit and elderflower THC seltzer.

Beach Break Swell Berry (5 mg)

9

Beach Break Watermelon (5 mg)

9

oHHo Pink Grapefruit Elderflower (5 mg)

9

Zero Proof Cocktails

Never Guava Hangover

10

Pineapple, lime, sparkling water, Li Hing Mui salted plum powder from Hawaii.

Passionate About My Resolutions

10

Passionfruit, lemon, coconut cream, warm Caribbean spices, sparkling water.

Cool as a Cucumber

9

Pineapple, lemon, cucumber, ginger, Thai chile, sparkling water.

Play It Smart Alec

9

House-made lemongrass syrup, sparkling water, fresh-squeezed lime juice.

Flower Power

9

Hibiscus, lemon, rose syrup, sparkling water, jasmine tea floater.

Non-Alcoholic

Cà Phê Sữa Đá (Vietnamese iced coffee)

5

Trung Nguyên coffee served over ice with sweetened condensed milk.

Lemongrass Jasmine Iced Tea

6

House-made lemongrass syrup, fresh-squeezed lemon juice.

Hot Tea Selection

4

Choice of jasmine, oolong, or ginger turmeric.

Lemonade

4

Get it fresh-squeezed for +$1.

Sparkling mineral water

3.5

St. Arnolds Root Beer

3

Sodas

2.5

Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Dr. Pepper.

We can accommodate walk-ins, but reservations are recommended. Our bar seating has full-service and is welcome on a first-come basis.