Watercress Vietnamese Bistro

Lunch

Served with soup of the day or salad and steamed rice, brown rice, or sweet mashed potato. Noodle dishes not served with rice, brown rice, or sweet mashed potato. Ice Tea. Available: Monday - Friday, From 11:00 am - 2:30 pm

• Caramel GingerUSD 11.00

  Served with onions, cilantro, and caramel sauce. Choice: Chicken, Pork, Veggie Meat, or Tofu

• Cashew ChickenUSD 11.00

  Braised chicken with onions, baby corn, celery, carrots, and water chestnuts. Choice: Chicken, Pork, Veggie Meat, or Tofu

• Yellow CurryUSD 11.00

  Coconut yellow curry with carrots, potato, onions, scallions and cilantro. Choice: Chicken, Pork, Veggie Meat, or Tofu

• Panang CurryUSD 11.00

  Coconut red curry with peanut sauce and bell peppers. Choice: Chicken, Pork, Veggie Meat, or Tofu

• Bell Pepper SteakUSD 11.00

  Served with tomato and onions. Choice: Chicken, Pork, Veggie Meat, or Tofu

• Chili LemongrassUSD 11.00

  Braised chicken, beef, veggie meat, or tofu in caramel-chili lemongrass, atop toasted peanuts

• Vermicelli NoodleUSD 11.00

  Vermicelli noodles, scallion oil, peanuts, on a bed of lettuce, cucumbers, bean sprouts, mint herbs, and Nước Chấm. Choice: Chicken, Pork, Veggie Meat, or Tofu

• Wok-Fried NoodleUSD 11.00

  Wok-fried egg noodle or flat rice noodle with vegetables and mushrooms. Choice: Chicken, Pork, Veggie Meat, or Tofu

• Pad ThaiUSD 11.00

  Stir-fried rice noodles with egg, scallions, ground peanuts and bean sprouts. Choice: Chicken, Pork, Veggie Meat, or Tofu

• Pad See EwUSD 11.00

  Pan fried flat rice noodle with egg, Chinese broccoli and sweet soy sauce. Choice: Chicken, Pork, Veggie Meat, or Tofu

Appetizers

• Chả Giò / Crispy Spring Rolls

  Crispy spring rolls with minced pork, carrots, glass noodles, and wood ear mushrooms. Served with Nước Chấm

  • (3)USD 7.00

• Gỏi Cuốn / Fresh Summer Rolls

  Fresh rice paper rolls with vermicelli noodles, lettuce, bean sprouts, mint herbs, and peanut sauce. Choice: Chicken, Beef, Pork, Veggie, Meat, or Tofu

  • (6)USD 7.00

• Bánh Xèo / Vietnamese CrepeUSD 10.00

  Crispy rice crepe filled with shrimps, bean sprouts, onions, and Nước Chấm

• Hoành Thánh / Golden Wontons

  Crispy wontons filled with chicken, onions, and scallions served with sweet-chili sauce

  • (6)USD 7.00

• Bánh Bao Thit Heo Kho / Steamed Pork Belly Buns

  Steamed bun filled braised pork belly, hoisin sauce, cucumbers, and pickle carrots

  • (3)USD 10.00

• Thịt Nướng / Brochette

  Grill-marinated chili lemongrass beef brochette with pickle carrots & daikons

  • (3)USD 10.00

• Bò Tái Chanh / Beef CarpaccioUSD 14.00

  Beef slices, lime vinaigrette, red onions, micro greens, toasted peanuts, crispy shallot, and mint herbs

• Thịt Heo Kho / Braised Five Spice Pork Belly

  Braised five spice pork belly, atop with lotus root chips

  • (3)USD 11.00

• Cánh Gà / Chicken Wings

  Crispy wings tossed with choice of sauce: Mango-Habanero or Sweet Chili

  • (6)USD 10.00

• Tôm Dứa / Coconut Shrimp

  Golden fried coconut shrimp served with sweet chili-pineapple salsa

  • (4)USD 14.00

Appetizer Tasting Platter

• Appetizer Tasting PlatterUSD 19.00

  Chef's Selection of Trio Tapas (For Two)

Soups

• Súp Bắp / Cream of CornUSD 5.00

  Smooth Creamed corn with leek

• Súp Gà Mang Tay / Chicken Asparagus SoupUSD 5.00

  Shredded chicken with asparagus and egg

• Tom Ka Kai / Lemongrass SoupUSD 5.00

  Hot & Sour coconut milk broth with oyster mushrooms and baby corn. Choice of:

• Canh Chua / Vietnamese BouillabaisseUSD 9.00

  Traditional Vietnamese soup, tamarind broth with chicken, bac ha, bean sprouts, tomatoes, pineapple chunks, and garlic oil

Salads

• Gỏi Gà / Shredded Chicken-Cabbage SaladUSD 7.00

  Shaved green cabbage, shredded chicken, pickle carrots & daikons, toasted peanuts, crispy shallots, mint herbs, and nuoc cham

• Xà Lách Xon Bò Xaò / Watercress Beef SaladUSD 8.00

  Char-grilled marinated prawn, cucumbers, pickle carrots, shaved red onions, crispy shallot, mint herbs, and nuoc cham with sweet & sour dressing

• Gỏi Tôm Nướng / Char-Grilled Prawn SaladUSD 9.00

  Char-grilled marinated prawn, cucumbers, pickle carrots, shaved red onions, crispy shallot, mint herbs, and nuoc cham with sweet & sour dressing

Vietnamese Favorites

Served with choice of Chicken, Pork, Veggie Meat, Tofu, Beef (Add $3), Shrimp (Add $5)

• Bánh MìUSD 8.00

  Vietnamese Sandwich on baguette served with house mayo, cucumbers, pickle carrot & daikons, jalapenos and cilantro, served with sweet potato fried

  • Without FriesUSD 6.00

• Rice BowlUSD 10.00

  Steamed Jasmine rice served with cucumbers, pickle carrots & daikons, and cilantro

• Fresh Summer Rolls

  Rice paper rolls with vermicelli noodles, lettuce, bean sprouts, and mint herbs, with peanut sauce

  • (6)USD 7.00

• Vermicelli NoodleUSD 11.00

  Vermicelli noodles, scallion oil, peanuts, on a bed of lettuce, cucumbers, bean sprouts, mint herbs, and nuoc cham

Noodle Soups

Rare beef thin slice, brisket, tendon, tripe, or meat ball. Additional Item $2. Substitute to your favorite noodles: Flat rice noodles, egg noodles, vermicelli noodles, udon noodles, or rice noodles

• Phở Đặc BiệtUSD 12.00

  Watercress House Special Vietnamese beef soup, with rice noodles, rare beef thin slices, brisket, tendons, tripe, with bean sprouts, basil, chili, hoisin sauce, and lime

• Phở BòUSD 10.00

  Fragrant Vietnamese beef soup, with rice noodles, choice of 2 items with bean sprouts, basil, chili, hoisin sauce, and limes

• Phở GàUSD 10.00

  Fragrant Vietnamese chicken soup, with rice noodles, bean sprouts, basil, chili, hoisin sauce, and limes

• Hủ Tiểu Mì / Wonton Noodle SoupUSD 11.00

  Rice noodles or egg noodles, chicken broth, baby bok choy with chicken wontons. Choice: Chinese BBQ Pork or Chicken slices

• Hủ Tiểu Hoặc Mì Bò Kho / Beef Stew NoodlesUSD 16.00

  Traditional Vietnamese beef stew, rice noodles or egg noodles, bean sprouts, basil, chili, and limes

• Bún Riêu Cua / Spiced Crab Noodle SoupUSD 14.00

  Vermicelli noodles in spiced crab broth, crab meat, bean sprouts, tofu, tomatoes, and limes

Wok-Noodles & Rice

• Tôm Cà Ri Hù Tiêu / Wok-Fried Shrimp Curry NoodlesUSD 18.00

  Wok-fried shrimp with flat rice noodles, Chinese celery, onions, scallions, and curry

• Hù Tiêu Hoặc Mì Xào / Wok-Fried NoodlesUSD 14.00

  Baby bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, and baby carrots on a bed of wok-fried egg noodles or wok-fried rice noodles. Choice: Chicken, Beef, or Tofu

• Cơm Chiên / Wok-Fried RiceUSD 12.00

  Wok-fried rice, onions, scallions, peas & carrots. Choice: Chicken, Beef, or Chinese BBQ Pork

• Cơm Tay Cẩm / Claypot RiceUSD 12.00

  Rice in clay pot with chicken, ginger, black mushroom, lily bud, onion and scallion

Meats & Poultry

All items served with steamed rice, brown rice, or herb sweet mashed potatoes

• Gà Roti / Five Spice Roasted Cornish HenUSD 16.00

  Roast-marinated cornish hen in five spice atop grilled scallions, and boy choy

• Cà Ri / Yellow CurryUSD 14.00

  Coconut curry with baby carrots, potatoes, onions, scallions, and cilantro. Choice:Chicken, Beef, Veggie Meat, or Tofu

• Xào Sả Ớt / Chili LemongrassUSD 14.00

  With onions, scallions, and peanuts. Choice: Chicken, Beef, Veggie Meat, or Tofu

• Vịt Dòn / Crispy Duck ConfitUSD 20.00

  Crispy marinated duck leg confit with oyster mushrooms, ginger, boy choy, and hoisin-plum glaze

• Bò Kho / Ragout BeefUSD 16.00

  Traditional Vietnamese beef stew with basil, chili, onions, and fresh limes or Choice of Toasted Baguette

• Bò Bít Tểt / Coriander-Encrusted Filet MignonUSD 25.00

  Coriander encrusted filet mignon with wok-fried mushrooms, asparagus, bell peppers, and fragrant mushroom reduction

• Sưởn Heo Nướng / Pan-Roasted Chili Lemongrass Pork ChopUSD 19.00

  Pan-roasted marinated pork chop in chili-lemongrass spice, and pickle mustard green relish

• Thịt Heo Kho Nước Dừa / Braised Pork BellyUSD 17.00

  Braised five spice pork belly and quail egg atop with pickled mustard greens

Sides

• Cà Tím Xaò Tỏi ƠtUSD 8.00

  Stir-fried Eggplants with Chili Garlic Sauce

• Cái Bok ChoyUSD 7.00

  Baby Bok Choy with Garlic Oyster Sauce

• Bông Cải XanhUSD 7.00

  Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce

• Jasmine RiceUSD 3.00

• Steamed Brown RiceUSD 3.00

• Egg NoodlesUSD 7.00

  tossed with Garlic Infused Oil

• Sweet Potato FriesUSD 4.00

• Sweet Potato MashUSD 4.00

Seafood & Specialties

Watercress Specialties

• Tôm Chiên Bơ Tỏi / Garlic Butter-Soy ShrimpUSD 18.00

  Wok-fried shrimp with garlic butter-soy, jalapenos, and scallions

• Bò Lúc Lắc / Wok-fried Steak CubesUSD 19.00

  Wok fried USDA choice flank steak cubes, butter soy, onions and garlic chips, served on a sizzling platter

Seafood

All items below served with steamed rice, brown rice or herb sweet mashed potatoes

• Tôm Kho Tàu / Braised PrawnUSD 18.00

  Braised prawn in savory caramel sauce, onions, and pickle mustard greens

• Tôm Cà Ri / Yellow Curry ShrimpUSD 17.00

  Coconut curry prawns with baby carrots, potatoes, onions, scallions, and cilantro

Choose Your Fish

• SeabassUSD 26.00

• Orange RoughyUSD 20.00

• SalmonUSD 20.00

Choose Your Preparation

• Pan-Seared Turmeric

  Turmeric atop shallot lemongrass sambal relish with bok choy

• Claypot Fish

  Pickled carrots & daikons and jalapenos

• Teriyaki Glazed

  Teriyaki glaze with pineapple, baby bok choy, and mushrooms

• Sweet and Sour Fish

  Sweet and sour glaze with ginger

Vietnamese Specialty: Rice Paper Wraps

Served with fresh lettuce, cucumbers, bean sprouts, mint herbs, pickle carrots & daikons, vermicelli noodles, rice paper, and nuoc cham

• Choose Your Meat

  Grilled Lemongrass Beef, Grilled Beef Wrapped in Grape Leaves, Grilled BBQ Pork, Teriyaki Chicken, Sauteed Tofu or Veggie Meat, Grilled Lemongrass Shrimp (Sub $3)

  • 1 MeatUSD 17.00
  • 2 MeatsUSD 20.00
  • 3 MeatsUSD 22.00

Vegetarian

• Gỏi Cuổn Chay / Fresh Summer Rolls

  Fresh rice paper vegetarian rolls with sauteed tofu, onions, lettuce, mint herb, vermicelli noodles, and peanut sauce

  • (6)USD 7.00

• Chả Giò Chay / Crispy Spring RollsUSD 7.00

  Crispy vegetarian rolls with tofu, carrots, vermicelli noodles, wood ear mushrooms, and nước châm

• Bánh Xèo Chay / Vietnamese CrepeUSD 10.00

  Crispy rice crepe filled with tofu, bean sprouts served with lettuce cups, and nước châm

• Túi Vàng / Golden Bag

  Crispy wonton filled with wok-fried rice, mushrooms, vegetables, and chili oil soy

  • (3)USD 11.00

• Xà Lách Đậu Hũ / Watercress Tofu SaladUSD 12.00

  Fried tofu tossed with watercress, red onions, pickled carrots & daikons, toasted peanuts, crispy shallot, and nước châm

• Hủ Tiểu Xào Chay / Wok-Fried NoodlesUSD 14.00

  Braised five spice Kabocha squash and fennel in sweet ginger soy, below served with steamed rice, brown rice, or herb sweet potato mashed

• Bí Đỏ Kho / Braised Spice Kabocha Squash with FennelUSD 14.00

  Braised five spice Kabocha squash and fennel in sweet ginger soy, below served with steamed rice, brown rice, or herb sweet potato mashed

• Phở ChayUSD 10.00

  Fragrant Vietnamese tofu soup, with rice noodles, bean sprouts, basil, chili, hoisin sauce, and lime

• Mướp Xào Nắm / Wok Luffa Squash with MushroomUSD 14.00

  Wok-fried Luffa squash with mushrooms, eggs, garlic, scallions and cilantro served with steamed rice, brown rice, or herb sweet mashed potatoes

• Cà Ri Chay / Yellow Curry TofuUSD 14.00

  Coconut curry tofu with baby carrots, fingerling potatos, peral onions, scallions and cilantro, below served with steamed rice, brown rice, or herb sweet mashed potatoes

• Cà Chua Dổi Chay / Pan-Seared Stuffed TomatoesUSD 14.00

  Pan-fried tomatoes or bell peppers filled with assorted mushrooms and tofu, braised in tomato-maggi sauce. Served with steamed rice, brown rice, or herb sweet mashed potatoes

• Cà Tím Nướng / Grilled Asian EggplantUSD 14.00

  Grilled Asian eggplant, ginger cucumber-chili relish, scallion oil, below served with steamed rice, brown rice, or herb sweet mashed potatoes

• Cơm Chiên Chay / Wok-Fried RiceUSD 12.00

  Wok-fried rice, onions, scallions, peas & carrots, mushrooms, and tofu

• Cơm Tay Cẩm Chay / Claypot RiceUSD 12.00

  Rice in clay pot with veggie meat, ginger, wood ear mushroom, lily buds, onions and scallions

• Veggie Meat Chili LemongrassUSD 14.00

  Stir-fry veggie meat in caramel-chili lemongrass and onion, atop toasted peanuts

Beverages

Soft Drinks

• CokeUSD 3.00

• Diet CokeUSD 3.00

• SpriteUSD 3.00

• Dr. PepperUSD 3.00

• Orange FantaUSD 3.00

• Pink LemonadeUSD 3.00

• Sweet Green TeaUSD 3.00

• Sweet Raspberry TeaUSD 3.00

• House Ice TeaUSD 3.00

• Thai Tea or Thai CoffeeUSD 4.00

• Vietnamese CoffeeUSD 5.00

  Iced or Hot

Hot Tea

• Jasmine TeaUSD 3.00

• Green TeaUSD 3.00

Smoothies

$6

• Fruity Paradise

  Strawberry, Banana, Pineapple, Mango

• Straw Bananza

  Strawberry, Banana

• Crazy Berry

  Raspberry, Strawberry, Peach

• Coco-Taro-Nut

  Coconut, Taro

• Mystery Mango

  Mango, Peach, Pineapple

Slushies

$6

• Mango Madness

  Mango, Strawberry, Banana

• Very Peachy

  Peach, Strawberry

• Litchiology

  Lychee

• Tropical Disaster

  Mango, Pineapple, Coconut, Passion Fruit

Add Toppings

$0.75

• Rainbow Mochi

• Lychee Jelly

• Red Bean

• Mango Mochi

• Seasonal Diced Fruits

• Sliced Almonds

Desserts

• Baked Coconut Cream CustardUSD 7.00

• Passion Fruit Cheese CakeUSD 7.00

• Fried BananaUSD 7.00

  with Coconut Rum-Caramel Sauce

• Sticky RiceUSD 7.00

  with Mango (Seasonal)

Snow Ice Cream

Choose from One or Two Flavors. Served with Condense Milk, Chocolate Syrup, or Coconut Rum Sauce. Half Order - $5; Full Order - $9; 2 Flavors - $10

• Mango

• Fried Peanut

• Strawberry

Add Toppings

$0.50

• Banana

• Mango

• Red Bean

• Peanuts

• Almond Slices

• Seasonal Berries

Ice Cream

• CoconutUSD 6.00