Gao Viet Kitchen Menu

313 S San Mateo Dr, San Mateo, CA 94401
  • LARGE ENTREES

    • VERMICELLI BOWL

      A chef comfort, satisfying but not heavy kinda bowl. BBQ Pork, Grilled Shrimps, Imperial Rolls, fresh vegetable, peanut, onion, side of housemade nuoc cham. \n(Add Fried Egg $3.50)\n(Sub beef +$4)\n(Substitute for Garlic Noodle +$4)\n*Contains Peanuts*
    • BúN CHA CO LINH

      A must try. Grilled pork belly & grilled fatty pork (cha), rice vermicelli noodle (bún), fresh vegetable & herb, side of nuoc mam dipping sauce. Inspired by the most popular dish from Hanoi.
      $25.00
    • GRILLED LOBSTER GARLIC NOODLE

      1.5 lbs Live Maine Lobster, grilled & topped with garlic lemongrass chilli lemon butter sauce, serving with Garlic Noodle
      $89.00
    • CRAB NOODLE

      Wok tossed cellophane noodle, wild caught crab meat, bell pepper, onion, fried garlic in lobster roe sauce.
      $25.00
    • Bò Lúc Lac | Shaking Beef

      Wok tossed cube tender filet mignon, fresh watercress & tomato salad (most popular).
    • LET'S PIG OUT

      Com Tam - broken rice platter - grilled pork chop, sweet pork sausage, shredded pork, running egg, balance with cucumber, pickle & tomatoes, housemade fish sauce, finished with small pork broth
      $28.00
    • Lemongrass Chicken

      GÀ XÀO SA - Wok Tossed marinated chicken meat in chilli lemongrass sauce, added onion and served with fried egg on top of steamed rice and house made pickle. A Chef Comfort Daily Comfort Dish. \n(Subs for Garlic Noodle +$7)
    • GARLIC NOODLE 3-WAY

      Our customer-favorite combo, garlic noodle, rib eye beef, grilled shrimp, imperial roll.\nCan substitute for Pork or 5-Spice Pork Belly
      $32.00
    • Caramelized Clay Pot - Kho To

      Caramelized & braised savory claypot with catfish shrimp & pork belly, serve with jasmine rice & fresh vegetable (Mama favorite). \nCan you choose catfish or pork belly only (same price)
    • PORK RIB

      Suon Nuong Sa | 24-hour marinated pork rib Grilled in lemongrass sauce. (Recommended with crispy coconut sticky rice)
    • 5-Spice Chicken

      Roasted & Grilled Juicy Bone-in Chicken Quarter, resting on bed of garlic noodle. \nThis dish is Ben Tre Restaurant best seller with GAO's garlic noodle.
    • Vegetarian Claypot

      Vegetarian claypot, caramelized & braised fried tofu, okra, mushroom, onion, jasmine rice.
      $19.00
    • Bo Ne

      Filet Mignon, Sweet Sausage, Pate, Fried Egg, Ham, Tomato, Onion, Green Onion, BBQ Sauce. Choice of Bread or Rice.\n
      $43.00
  • DRINK / DESSERT DRINK

    • Traditional Ice Coffee - Cafe Sua Da

      Slow dripped coffee with condensed milk
    • Viet Iced Latte

      A glass of fresh milk mixed with dripping coffee and sweetened condensed milk.\n“Refreshing for those of you who are after a less caffeine-charged way of drinking coffee”
    • 7 Up

      $3.50
    • Milky Pandan - Sam Dua Sua Dua

      A playful throwback to childhood! Creamy milk and sweet coconut meet the unique flavor of pandan for a smooth, refreshing sip that’s both fun and delicious. (*Dairy)
      $8.00
    • GAO MILK TEA

      $7.50
    • SUGARCANE JUICE

      $7.50
    • LYCHEE COCONUT FREEZE

      $8.50
    • Dragon Blossom *(NEW)

      This refreshing blend features real yellow dragon fruit chunks, jasmine tea and a light hibiscus honey smoothie for a naturally delicious taste. Finished with crystal brown sugar boba for a hint of texture, it’s the ultimate guilt-free treat
      $8.50
    • Diet Coke

      $3.50
    • Pandan Coffee

      A bold yet balanced blend of coffee, creamy milk, coconut milk, and fragrant pandan leaf—smooth, satisfying, and perfectly sweetened.
    • Coke

      can
      $3.50
    • COCONUT COFFEE - Cafe Dua

      $8.50
    • Peek-A-Brew

      A refreshing blend of real juicy peaches, crisp apple, and fragrant jasmine tea, perfectly balanced with natural sweetness, a hint of tartness, and floral notes. Light, vibrant, and never too sweet, with brown sugar crystal boba\n\n
      $8.00
  • EXTRA SIDE ORDER

    • Choose Your Side Order

  • STARTERS

    • Pho Roll

      Chef's favorite roll when visiting Hanoi. Wok tossed Ribeye, onion, fresh vegetable, rolled in uncut fresh pho noodle sheet top with scallion oil, bathing in house Nuoc Cham. \n(May take longer)
      $16.00
    • Nem Nuong | Fresh Grilled Pork Sausage Roll

      Grilled Pork Sausage Roll with fresh vegetable, herb, fried rice paper, dipped with house peanut sauce (can substitute for nuoc cham sauce)\n*Contains Peanuts*
      $13.00
    • 5 Spice Belly

      Sliced pork belly, resting in our 5-Spice mixture, oven baked till almost melt in your mouth tender, then grilled to add little bit smoke taste. 
      $17.00
    • Crispy Lemongrass Tofu

      $14.00
    • Fish Sauce Glazed Chicken Wing

      $15.00
    • Bò Tái Chanh - Beef Carpaccio

      Rare filet mignon, onion, mint, fried shallot.
      $19.00
    • Cà Tím | Grilled Eggplant

      With Gao sauce.
      $15.00
    • PORK BELLY

      Banh Hoi Thit Heo Quay - Crispy Pork Belly, Banh Hoi Noodle, Lemongrass Pork Au Jus Dripping Sauce, Pickles.
      $17.00
    • SALAD

      Choice of base & protein.
      $17.00
  • STREET EATS

    • Bánh Khot - Mini Pancakes

      Mini savory pancakes topped with shrimp, served with lettuce & Asian herbs. (GF)
      $19.00
    • Banh Beo - Steam Rice Cake

      Savory steamed rice cake, shrimp flak, fried shallot, green onion. (GF)
      $19.00
    • Bánh Cuon - Rice Noodle Rolls

      Gao best seller - Fresh house-made rice noodle rolls filled with pork, mushroom, grilled pork sausage & pork ham.
      $21.00
  • GAO'S ROLLS

    • Cha Giò | Crispy Imperial Roll

      $14.00
    • PHO ROLL

      Chef's favorite roll when visiting Hanoi. Wok tossed Ribeye, onion, fresh vegetable, rolled in uncut fresh pho noodle sheet top with scallion oil, dip with house Nuoc Cham.
      $16.00
    • Nem Nuong | Fresh Grilled Pork Sausage Roll

      $13.00
    • Fresh Shrimp Roll

      $13.00
    • TOFU PHO ROLL

      Wok tossed tofu & onion, fresh vegetable rolled in pho sheet, swimming in house veggie sauce.
      $13.00
    • WRAP & ROLL

      A fun individual or share wrap yourself plate with fresh pho noodle sheet instead of traditional rice paper, dipping with mam nêm (pineapple sauce). Come with Grilled Shrimp / Nem / BBQ Ribeye / fried rice paper & shallot / Fresh Vegetable, cucumber & pickle\n(No substitute)
      $40.00
    • Vegetarian Imperial Roll

      $12.00
    • Chef Choice Rolls Platter

      10 mixed rolls (will fall back chef's selection if customers substitute request not available).
      $30.00
  • BY THE SEA

    • The MUSSELS

      Quick steamed & grilled on the sizzling plate, added garlic sate scallion, peanut, side of house dipping sauce for extra kick. Very simple but extremely addicting Vietnamese street style dish. (8 pieces)\n\n*Contains Peanuts*
      $22.00
    • GIANT RIVER PRAWNS (GAO SIGNATURE)

      BEST SELLER - Savory butter garlic chilly sauce giant river prawns, served w/ woven noodle. \nNote: Prawns today are rare super size so price be higher than usual.\nMarket Price $15-30 Each\nSize & Price change daily
  • NOODLE SOUP

    • 5-Spice Chicken PHO

      Full bone-in baked chicken quarter, marinated in lemon grass & rich herb sauce, served with a SEPARATE BOWL OF PHO, with broth simmered for 24-hour, using fresh flat noodle, added green, marrow & load of spring onion. (A Chef Favorite)
      $23.00
    • CRAB BANH CANH

      Vietnamese style udon noodle soup, flavored lobster roe thicker broth. Topped with SOFT SHELL CRAB Meat, quail egg, pork belly. Extremely flavorful. (No vegetable).
      $29.00
    • Wok Pho

      Inspired by the famous Hanoi' Pho Tai Lan or Pho Thin. This is our chef's obsession bowl combining quick wok tossed filet mignon, ginger & onion to create the smoky taste , adding to already rich flavor of the 24-hour beef marrow broth & softness of fresh flat noodle, creaminess from the egg yolk & Marrow, load of spring onion. (will substitute for regular pho noodle if out of flat noodle)\n\n*Please re-heat and cook meat at home. Request if you want the filet to be cooked*
      $23.00
    • Bún Mam

      Fermented fish rice vermicelli noodle soup, tiger prawn, squid, fried pork belly, flaky white fish, eggplant (customer favorite).
      $23.00
    • BUN RIEU CO BA

      A very popular and flavor-packed Vietnamese vermicelli noodle soup, SOFT SHELL CRAB MEAT, fresh tomatoes, Vietnamese ham, meatball, fried tofu, pork & shrimp paste and mild broth. served with side of Vegetable, chilli fish sauce (for intimidating strong shrimp paste, please request)
    • BIG RIB BUN BO HUE

      Spicy Lemongrass Grass Noodle Soup with Big Beef Rib, Pork Ham, Pork Belly, \n (served with side of vegetable/herb)\nWe remove the Rib Bone for easy packing
      $39.00
    • Old School BUN BO HUE

      Due to popular demand. A semi traditional bowl of Bun Bo Hue. Spicy Lemongrass Noodle Soup, Pork Hock(1 or 2 pieces depend on size), Pork Ham, Butter Brisket, Pork Blood Cube, Rau Ram & Onion, served with side of cabbage/herb. \nChef Favorite
      $25.00
    • THE BIG GAO PHO

      Full Beef Rib, Marrow, Rare Beef, 24-Hour Beef Broth, Grilled Onion, Load of Spring Onion.
      $39.00
    • Pho Gà - Chicken Pho

      Chicken noodle soup, rice noodle, chicken, PORK broth, spring onion, drop off garlic (no vegetable).
      $17.95
    • Lobster Bánh Canh

      “Bánh Canh” noodle soup with 1.5l bs live Maine lobster, pork, quail egg.
    • Bánh Canh Gio Heo

      Shrimp, Pork, Pork Belly, Pork Hock, Quail Egg, Pig Heart, Pork Rib, Carrot, Daikon, Tapioca Noodle, Green Onion, Cilantro, Fried Shallot. (Contains Shellfish, Egg)- GF
      $24.00
    • Filet Mignon Pho

      Filet mignon (raw) noodle soup - rice noodle, 24-hour beef bone marrow broth, spring onion, ginger, garlic (no vegetable). (Recommend add on brisket ($5) or Marrow ($4)\n\n*Please re-heat and cook meat at home. Request if you want the filet to be cooked*
      $21.00
    • Vegetarian Pho

      Mushroom, Seasonal Vegetable, Daikon, Fried Tofu, Soft Tofu, Rice Noodle, Spring & Fried Onion
      $17.00
    • Beef Boy Pho

      Mr. Gao New Favorite!\n\nThe cuter version of our Big Gao Pho with Beef Rib Cube, Filet Mignon, spoon of Marrow, Fresh Pho Noodle & 24-Hour Beef Broth.
      $30.00
    • CHUBBY PHO

      24-hour beef bone marrow broth, filet mignon, tendon, caramelized onion, ginger, top off with few pieces of marrow, a load of spring onion / rice noodle. Recommend add roast brisket $5 (not served herbs/vegies). \n*Please re-heat and cook meat at home. Request if you want filet to be cooked*
      $23.00
  • BANH HOI

    • 4-Item Banh Hoi Deluxe

      Gao’s special woven rice vermicelli noodle served with following options.
      $46.00
  • PARTY TRAYS

    • Street Eat Deluxe

      10 Peaces Banh Cuon/ 10 Piece Banh Khot/10 piece Shrimp Banh Beo / 5 Piece Nem / Pork Ham / Fresh Herbs / House Nuoc Mam Dipping Sauce\n*At less 2 Hours pre-order on busy day.
      $95.00
    • Banh Khot Tray- Mini Pancakes

      19 Pieces / Fresh Herbs, House Nuoc Mam Sauce\n*Pre-Order 2 Hours in Advance or 1 Day Day Before
      $50.00
    • Banh Beo Tray - Steam Rice Cake

      20 Pieces \n* At less 2 Hours Pre-Order on busy day
      $55.00
  • DRINK / DESSERT DRINK

    • Traditional Ice Coffee - Cafe Sua Da

      Slow dripped coffee with condensed milk
    • Viet Iced Latte

      A glass of fresh milk mixed with dripping coffee and sweetened condensed milk.\n“Refreshing for those of you who are after a less caffeine-charged way of drinking coffee”
    • 7 Up

      $3.50
    • Milky Pandan - Sam Dua Sua Dua

      A playful throwback to childhood! Creamy milk and sweet coconut meet the unique flavor of pandan for a smooth, refreshing sip that’s both fun and delicious. (*Dairy)
      $8.00
    • GAO MILK TEA

      $7.50
    • SUGARCANE JUICE

      $7.50
    • LYCHEE COCONUT FREEZE

      $8.50
    • Dragon Blossom *(NEW)

      This refreshing blend features real yellow dragon fruit chunks, jasmine tea and a light hibiscus honey smoothie for a naturally delicious taste. Finished with crystal brown sugar boba for a hint of texture, it’s the ultimate guilt-free treat
      $8.50
    • Diet Coke

      $3.50
    • Pandan Coffee

      A bold yet balanced blend of coffee, creamy milk, coconut milk, and fragrant pandan leaf—smooth, satisfying, and perfectly sweetened.
    • Coke

      can
      $3.50
    • COCONUT COFFEE - Cafe Dua

      $8.50
    • Peek-A-Brew

      A refreshing blend of real juicy peaches, crisp apple, and fragrant jasmine tea, perfectly balanced with natural sweetness, a hint of tartness, and floral notes. Light, vibrant, and never too sweet, with brown sugar crystal boba\n\n
      $8.00
  • NOODLE SOUP

    • 5-Spice Chicken PHO

      Full bone-in baked chicken quarter, marinated in lemon grass & rich herb sauce, served with a SEPARATE BOWL OF PHO, with broth simmered for 24-hour, using fresh flat noodle, added green, marrow & load of spring onion. (A Chef Favorite)
      $23.00
    • CRAB BANH CANH

      Vietnamese style udon noodle soup, flavored lobster roe thicker broth. Topped with SOFT SHELL CRAB Meat, quail egg, pork belly. Extremely flavorful. (No vegetable).
      $29.00
    • Wok Pho

      Inspired by the famous Hanoi' Pho Tai Lan or Pho Thin. This is our chef's obsession bowl combining quick wok tossed filet mignon, ginger & onion to create the smoky taste , adding to already rich flavor of the 24-hour beef marrow broth & softness of fresh flat noodle, creaminess from the egg yolk & Marrow, load of spring onion. (will substitute for regular pho noodle if out of flat noodle)\n\n*Please re-heat and cook meat at home. Request if you want the filet to be cooked*
      $23.00
    • Bún Mam

      Fermented fish rice vermicelli noodle soup, tiger prawn, squid, fried pork belly, flaky white fish, eggplant (customer favorite).
      $23.00
    • BUN RIEU CO BA

      A very popular and flavor-packed Vietnamese vermicelli noodle soup, SOFT SHELL CRAB MEAT, fresh tomatoes, Vietnamese ham, meatball, fried tofu, pork & shrimp paste and mild broth. served with side of Vegetable, chilli fish sauce (for intimidating strong shrimp paste, please request)
    • BIG RIB BUN BO HUE

      Spicy Lemongrass Grass Noodle Soup with Big Beef Rib, Pork Ham, Pork Belly, \n (served with side of vegetable/herb)\nWe remove the Rib Bone for easy packing
      $39.00
    • Old School BUN BO HUE

      Due to popular demand. A semi traditional bowl of Bun Bo Hue. Spicy Lemongrass Noodle Soup, Pork Hock(1 or 2 pieces depend on size), Pork Ham, Butter Brisket, Pork Blood Cube, Rau Ram & Onion, served with side of cabbage/herb. \nChef Favorite
      $25.00
    • THE BIG GAO PHO

      Full Beef Rib, Marrow, Rare Beef, 24-Hour Beef Broth, Grilled Onion, Load of Spring Onion.
      $39.00
    • Pho Gà - Chicken Pho

      Chicken noodle soup, rice noodle, chicken, PORK broth, spring onion, drop off garlic (no vegetable).
      $17.95
    • Lobster Bánh Canh

      “Bánh Canh” noodle soup with 1.5l bs live Maine lobster, pork, quail egg.
    • Bánh Canh Gio Heo

      Shrimp, Pork, Pork Belly, Pork Hock, Quail Egg, Pig Heart, Pork Rib, Carrot, Daikon, Tapioca Noodle, Green Onion, Cilantro, Fried Shallot. (Contains Shellfish, Egg)- GF
      $24.00
    • Filet Mignon Pho

      Filet mignon (raw) noodle soup - rice noodle, 24-hour beef bone marrow broth, spring onion, ginger, garlic (no vegetable). (Recommend add on brisket ($5) or Marrow ($4)\n\n*Please re-heat and cook meat at home. Request if you want the filet to be cooked*
      $21.00
    • Vegetarian Pho

      Mushroom, Seasonal Vegetable, Daikon, Fried Tofu, Soft Tofu, Rice Noodle, Spring & Fried Onion
      $17.00
    • Beef Boy Pho

      Mr. Gao New Favorite!\n\nThe cuter version of our Big Gao Pho with Beef Rib Cube, Filet Mignon, spoon of Marrow, Fresh Pho Noodle & 24-Hour Beef Broth.
      $30.00
    • CHUBBY PHO

      24-hour beef bone marrow broth, filet mignon, tendon, caramelized onion, ginger, top off with few pieces of marrow, a load of spring onion / rice noodle. Recommend add roast brisket $5 (not served herbs/vegies). \n*Please re-heat and cook meat at home. Request if you want filet to be cooked*
      $23.00
  • GAO'S ROLLS

    • Cha Giò | Crispy Imperial Roll

      $14.00
    • PHO ROLL

      Chef's favorite roll when visiting Hanoi. Wok tossed Ribeye, onion, fresh vegetable, rolled in uncut fresh pho noodle sheet top with scallion oil, dip with house Nuoc Cham.
      $16.00
    • Nem Nuong | Fresh Grilled Pork Sausage Roll

      $13.00
    • Fresh Shrimp Roll

      $13.00
    • TOFU PHO ROLL

      Wok tossed tofu & onion, fresh vegetable rolled in pho sheet, swimming in house veggie sauce.
      $13.00
    • WRAP & ROLL

      A fun individual or share wrap yourself plate with fresh pho noodle sheet instead of traditional rice paper, dipping with mam nêm (pineapple sauce). Come with Grilled Shrimp / Nem / BBQ Ribeye / fried rice paper & shallot / Fresh Vegetable, cucumber & pickle\n(No substitute)
      $40.00
    • Vegetarian Imperial Roll

      $12.00
    • Chef Choice Rolls Platter

      10 mixed rolls (will fall back chef's selection if customers substitute request not available).
      $30.00
  • LARGE ENTREES

    • VERMICELLI BOWL

      A chef comfort, satisfying but not heavy kinda bowl. BBQ Pork, Grilled Shrimps, Imperial Rolls, fresh vegetable, peanut, onion, side of housemade nuoc cham. \n(Add Fried Egg $3.50)\n(Sub beef +$4)\n(Substitute for Garlic Noodle +$4)\n*Contains Peanuts*
    • BúN CHA CO LINH

      A must try. Grilled pork belly & grilled fatty pork (cha), rice vermicelli noodle (bún), fresh vegetable & herb, side of nuoc mam dipping sauce. Inspired by the most popular dish from Hanoi.
      $25.00
    • GRILLED LOBSTER GARLIC NOODLE

      1.5 lbs Live Maine Lobster, grilled & topped with garlic lemongrass chilli lemon butter sauce, serving with Garlic Noodle
      $89.00
    • CRAB NOODLE

      Wok tossed cellophane noodle, wild caught crab meat, bell pepper, onion, fried garlic in lobster roe sauce.
      $25.00
    • Bò Lúc Lac | Shaking Beef

      Wok tossed cube tender filet mignon, fresh watercress & tomato salad (most popular).
    • LET'S PIG OUT

      Com Tam - broken rice platter - grilled pork chop, sweet pork sausage, shredded pork, running egg, balance with cucumber, pickle & tomatoes, housemade fish sauce, finished with small pork broth
      $28.00
    • Lemongrass Chicken

      GÀ XÀO SA - Wok Tossed marinated chicken meat in chilli lemongrass sauce, added onion and served with fried egg on top of steamed rice and house made pickle. A Chef Comfort Daily Comfort Dish. \n(Subs for Garlic Noodle +$7)
    • GARLIC NOODLE 3-WAY

      Our customer-favorite combo, garlic noodle, rib eye beef, grilled shrimp, imperial roll.\nCan substitute for Pork or 5-Spice Pork Belly
      $32.00
    • Caramelized Clay Pot - Kho To

      Caramelized & braised savory claypot with catfish shrimp & pork belly, serve with jasmine rice & fresh vegetable (Mama favorite). \nCan you choose catfish or pork belly only (same price)
    • PORK RIB

      Suon Nuong Sa | 24-hour marinated pork rib Grilled in lemongrass sauce. (Recommended with crispy coconut sticky rice)
    • 5-Spice Chicken

      Roasted & Grilled Juicy Bone-in Chicken Quarter, resting on bed of garlic noodle. \nThis dish is Ben Tre Restaurant best seller with GAO's garlic noodle.
    • Vegetarian Claypot

      Vegetarian claypot, caramelized & braised fried tofu, okra, mushroom, onion, jasmine rice.
      $19.00
    • Bo Ne

      Filet Mignon, Sweet Sausage, Pate, Fried Egg, Ham, Tomato, Onion, Green Onion, BBQ Sauce. Choice of Bread or Rice.\n
      $43.00

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