Cô Thy Quán
98 dishes from across Vietnam. Each one has its Vietnamese name, English name and a short description, so you know exactly what you are ordering.
Allergies: Many dishes contain peanuts, shellfish, fish, fish sauce, soy, egg, dairy or gluten. Please tell our staff about any allergies before ordering.
$15
Vietnamese Rice Paper Salad
Saigon's favourite after-school snack. Strips of chewy rice paper tossed with green mango, dried shrimp, beef jerky, quail eggs, Vietnamese mint, fried shallots and roasted peanuts, dressed with chilli satay and lime. Tangy, savoury and a little spicy.
$15
Shrimp Spring Rolls
Golden fried spring rolls filled with minced shrimp, glass noodles, wood ear mushroom and vegetables, fried until shatteringly crisp. Wrap in lettuce with fresh herbs and dip in nuoc cham.
$15
Fresh Shrimp & Pork Spring Rolls
Soft rice paper rolled around poached shrimp, sliced pork, rice vermicelli, lettuce and fresh herbs. Not fried, so light, cool and refreshing. Served with a hoisin and peanut dipping sauce.
$16
Roasted Pork Spring Rolls
Fresh rice paper rolls filled with crispy-skinned roast pork belly, rice vermicelli, lettuce, cucumber and fresh herbs. Served with a hoisin and peanut dipping sauce.
$15
Pork Skin Spring Rolls
Fresh rice paper rolls filled with bi (fine strips of pork skin and shredded pork tossed with toasted rice powder), rice vermicelli, lettuce and herbs. Chewy, nutty and savoury. Served with nuoc cham.
$15
Stir-fried Corn
A Saigon street snack: sweet corn kernels stir-fried with butter, dried shrimp and spring onion. Buttery, sweet and a little salty.
$18
Fermented Fish Noodle Soup
A bold Mekong Delta favourite. Rice vermicelli in a rich, dark broth made from fermented fish, loaded with shrimp, squid, fish, roast pork and eggplant, with a big plate of fresh vegetables and herbs. Deeply savoury and aromatic.
$17
Vermicelli with Fermented Anchovy Sauce
A Da Nang-style noodle bowl: rice vermicelli with sliced boiled pork, roast pork, green papaya, herbs and roasted peanuts, dressed with mam nem, a punchy fermented anchovy sauce blended with pineapple, garlic and chilli. Toss everything together before eating.
$17
Da Nang Fish Cake Noodle Soup
Rice vermicelli in a light, naturally sweet broth simmered with fish, pumpkin, pineapple and tomato, topped with fried and steamed fish cakes and served with fresh herbs.
$19
Hanoi Grilled Pork Vermicelli
Hanoi's most famous lunch. Chargrilled pork patties and caramelised pork belly in a warm, sweet and sour fish sauce broth with pickled green papaya. Dip the rice vermicelli and fresh herbs into the bowl as you eat.
$17
Crab Noodle Soup
A tangy tomato broth with fluffy crab and pork dumplings, fried tofu and Vietnamese pork roll over rice vermicelli. Served with herbs, bean sprouts, lime and a little shrimp paste on the side.
$17
Baby Clam Vermicelli
A Hue specialty: rice vermicelli tossed with stir-fried baby clams, pork crackling, roasted peanuts, fresh herbs and sesame rice crackers, with a small bowl of clam broth on the side.
$17
Hue Beef Noodle Soup
From the old imperial city of Hue. Thick, round rice noodles in a spicy lemongrass beef broth with sliced beef shank, pork hock and Vietnamese pork roll. Served with herbs, lime and bean sprouts. Bold, fragrant and gently spicy.
$17
Crab & Water Spinach Noodle Soup
A homestyle southern soup, a close cousin of crab noodle soup: thick, round rice noodles in a light tomato and crab broth with crab dumplings, fried tofu and plenty of water spinach.
$17
Quang Style Turmeric Noodles
The signature noodle of Quang Nam province. Wide, flat turmeric rice noodles with shrimp, pork, pork roll and boiled egg in a little rich, concentrated broth, topped with roasted peanuts and a sesame rice cracker to crumble over. Served with fresh herbs.
$17
Wonton Noodle Soup
Springy egg noodles in a clear, savoury pork broth with pork and shrimp wontons, sliced BBQ pork (char siu) and leafy greens.
$17
Crispy Chicken Noodles
Egg noodles with golden, crispy fried chicken and leafy greens, served with a savoury clear broth.
$18
Crispy Noodles with Beef & Vegetables
A nest of pan-fried crispy egg noodles topped with tender stir-fried beef and mixed vegetables in a glossy, savoury gravy. The edges stay crunchy while the centre soaks up the sauce.
$17
Crispy Noodles with Shrimp, Beef & Vegetables
Pan-fried crispy egg noodles topped with shrimp, tender beef and mixed vegetables in a glossy, savoury gravy.
$17
Stir-fried Rice Noodles with Beef
Flat rice noodles tossed in a very hot wok with tender beef, bean sprouts, onion and spring onion in a savoury soy-based sauce, for a smoky, slightly charred finish.
$17
Stir-fried Rice Noodles with Shrimp, Beef & Vegetables
Flat rice noodles wok-tossed with shrimp, tender beef and mixed vegetables in a savoury soy-based sauce.
$18
Pork Organ Rice Porridge
A beloved Vietnamese comfort food. Silky rice porridge cooked in pork broth, topped with an assortment of pork offal such as liver, heart, intestine and blood pudding, plus fried shallots, ginger, spring onion and chilli. Weekends only.
$16
Grilled Pork Vermicelli
Cool rice vermicelli topped with lemongrass pork chargrilled until caramelised, lettuce, herbs, pickled carrot and daikon, spring onion oil and crushed peanuts. Pour over the nuoc cham and toss.
$20
Grilled Pork Vermicelli with Spring Rolls
Our grilled pork vermicelli with crispy fried spring rolls added: cool noodles, smoky pork, crunchy rolls, fresh herbs and peanuts. Pour over the nuoc cham and toss.
$18
Vermicelli with Grilled Sugarcane Shrimp
Chao tom is minced shrimp paste wrapped around a stick of sugarcane and chargrilled. Served over rice vermicelli with herbs, pickles, peanuts and nuoc cham. Chew the sugarcane at the end for a sweet finish.
$20
Vermicelli with Sugarcane Shrimp & Grilled Pork
The best of both: chargrilled shrimp paste on sugarcane and caramelised lemongrass pork over rice vermicelli, with herbs, pickles, peanuts and nuoc cham.
$17
Rice Noodles with Pork Skin & Meatballs
A Mekong Delta favourite. Thick, silky rice noodles topped with shredded pork skin (bi), pork meatballs in tomato sauce, fresh herbs and crushed peanuts, finished with rich coconut cream and sweet fish sauce.
$22
Vietnamese Sizzling Beef & Bread
Vietnam's version of steak and eggs. Beef steak, fried eggs, pate and onion arrive still sizzling on a hot iron plate, with a crusty baguette and fresh salad. Tear the bread and mop up the juices.
$24
Vietnamese Crispy Pancake
A large, lacy crepe of rice flour, turmeric and coconut milk, fried until crisp and filled with pork, shrimp, bean sprouts and mung beans. Break off pieces, wrap them in lettuce with herbs and dip in nuoc cham.
$24
Mini Savory Pancakes
Bite-sized crispy coconut rice pancakes cooked in a special cast-iron mould, each topped with a shrimp and spring onion oil. Wrap in lettuce with herbs and dip in nuoc cham.
$22
Rice Vermicelli Sheets with Sugarcane Shrimp
Banh hoi are delicate woven sheets of fine rice vermicelli brushed with spring onion oil. Served with chargrilled shrimp paste on sugarcane, lettuce, herbs and pickles. Roll everything up in the lettuce and dip in nuoc cham.
$22
Rice Vermicelli Sheets with Betel Leaf Beef
Seasoned minced beef wrapped in wild betel leaves and chargrilled until the leaves turn smoky and peppery. Served with woven vermicelli sheets, lettuce, herbs, pickles and nuoc cham for wrapping.
$22
Rice Vermicelli Sheets with Grilled Pork
Caramelised lemongrass pork, chargrilled and served with woven vermicelli sheets, lettuce, herbs, pickles and nuoc cham. Wrap, dip and enjoy.
$19
Special Broken Rice
Saigon's classic plate with everything on it: broken rice with a chargrilled lemongrass pork chop, shredded pork skin (bi), steamed egg meatloaf (cha trung) and a fried egg, plus cucumber, tomato, pickles, spring onion oil and nuoc cham.
$17
Broken Rice with Pork Chop, Pork Skin & Egg Meatloaf
Broken rice with a chargrilled lemongrass pork chop, shredded pork skin and a slice of steamed egg meatloaf, served with salad, pickles and nuoc cham.
$15
Grilled Pork Chop Rice
A thin pork chop marinated in lemongrass, garlic and fish sauce, chargrilled until caramelised and smoky. Served with rice, salad, pickles and nuoc cham.
$16
Yangzhou Fried Rice
Wok-fried rice with Chinese sausage, BBQ pork, shrimp, egg, peas and carrot. A Vietnamese-Chinese favourite that suits every age.
$15
Grilled Chicken Rice
Chicken marinated in lemongrass and garlic, chargrilled until golden, served with rice, salad, pickles and nuoc cham.
$15
Crispy Chicken Rice
Marinated chicken fried until the skin is golden and crackling, served with rice, salad, pickles and dipping sauce.
$18
Crispy Chicken Fried Rice
Our crispy fried chicken served on wok-fried rice instead of steamed rice.
$16
Lemongrass Chili Chicken Rice
Chicken stir-fried with fragrant lemongrass, garlic and fresh chilli until lightly caramelised, served with steamed rice. Aromatic with a gentle kick.
$18
Shaking Beef Rice
Cubes of tender beef seared in a very hot wok with onion, capsicum and garlic, shaken so every side caramelises. Served with rice, salad and a salt, pepper and lime dipping sauce.
$20
Shaking Beef Fried Rice
Our wok-seared shaking beef served on fried rice instead of steamed rice, with salad and a salt, pepper and lime dipping sauce.
$18
Beef & Vegetables Rice
Tender beef stir-fried with mixed seasonal vegetables in a light garlic and oyster sauce, served with steamed rice.
$17
Clam Rice
A Hue specialty served at room temperature: rice tossed with stir-fried baby clams, pork crackling, roasted peanuts, sesame, fresh herbs and crunchy vegetables, with a small bowl of hot clam broth on the side.
$18
Roasted Pork Rice
Pork belly roasted until the skin turns into crunchy crackling, sliced and served with rice, salad, pickles and dipping sauce.
$22
Vegetarian Crispy Pancake
Our crispy turmeric and coconut crepe filled with tofu, mushrooms, bean sprouts and mung beans. Wrap in lettuce with herbs and dip in vegetarian sauce.
$22
Vegetarian Mini Pancakes
Bite-sized crispy coconut rice pancakes topped with mushroom and tofu, served with lettuce, herbs and vegetarian dipping sauce.
$15
Vegetarian Spring Rolls
Crispy fried spring rolls filled with taro, mushroom, glass noodles and vegetables. Served with lettuce, herbs and vegetarian dipping sauce.
$16
Vegetarian Fresh Spring Rolls
Fresh rice paper rolls with fried tofu, rice vermicelli, lettuce and herbs, served with a hoisin and peanut dipping sauce.
$15
Vegetarian Fried Rice
Wok-fried rice with tofu, mixed vegetables and soy sauce.
$15
Vegetarian Vermicelli with Spring Rolls
Rice vermicelli with crispy vegetarian spring rolls, lettuce, herbs, pickles and peanuts, with vegetarian dipping sauce to pour over.
$18
Vermicelli with Vegetarian Bi & Spring Rolls
Rice vermicelli topped with vegetarian bi (a meat-free take on shredded pork skin, tossed with toasted rice powder) and crispy vegetarian spring rolls, with lettuce, herbs, pickles, peanuts and vegetarian dipping sauce.
$18
Vegetarian Crispy Noodles
Pan-fried crispy noodles topped with tofu, mushrooms and mixed vegetables in a savoury gravy.
$18
Vegetarian Stir-fried Rice Noodles
Flat rice noodles wok-tossed with tofu, mushrooms, bean sprouts and vegetables in a savoury soy sauce.
$16
Vegetarian Hue Noodle Soup
Hue's famous spicy noodle soup made meat-free: thick rice noodles in a lemongrass and chilli vegetable broth with tofu, mushrooms and plant-based pork roll. Served with herbs and lime.
$15
Braised Tofu Rice
Fried tofu slowly braised in a savoury-sweet soy caramel sauce until it soaks up all the flavour. Served with steamed rice.
$16
Stir-fried Vegetables Rice
Mixed seasonal vegetables stir-fried in a light soy sauce, served with steamed rice.
$13
Vegetarian Shark Fin Soup
A thick, silky soup with plant-based imitation shark fin, mushrooms, carrot and tofu. Comforting and completely meat-free.
$16
Vegetarian Crab Thick Noodle Soup
Thick, chewy banh canh noodles in a silky, lightly thickened broth with plant-based crab, mushrooms and tofu.
$16
Vegetarian Mixed Mushroom Porridge
Silky rice porridge slow-cooked with a mix of mushrooms, finished with fresh herbs and cracked pepper.
$18
Vegetarian Seafood Porridge
Silky rice porridge with plant-based seafood, mushrooms and vegetables.
$15
Braised Bitter Melon Soup
Bitter melon stuffed with tofu, mushroom and glass noodles, then slowly simmered in a clear vegetable broth. Pleasantly bitter and very soothing, a Vietnamese home-cooking classic.
$15
Vegetarian Sweet & Sour Vietnamese Soup
A tangy tamarind broth with pineapple, tomato, okra, bean sprouts and fried tofu, finished with fresh herbs. Sweet, sour and refreshing.
$15
Spicy Lemongrass Wheat Gluten Stir-fry
Mi can is wheat gluten (seitan), which has a satisfying, meaty chew. It is stir-fried with fragrant lemongrass and fresh chilli.
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