Banana Blossom Bistro Riverdale
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Snacks & Sides {an choi}
- Shrimp Spring Rolls$9.50
Fresh | shrimp, vermicelli noodles, lettuce, cucumber, cilantro, mint & basil hand-rolled in fresh rice paper, served with a side of our signature house-made peanut sauce. Allergens: spring roll: shellfish / peanut sauce: peanuts, wheat
- Garden Rolls {vegan}$9.50
Tofu, shiitake & oyster mushrooms, vermicelli noodles with lettuce, cucumber, cilantro & mint wrapped in fresh rice paper & served with house-made peanut dipping sauce. Vegan | GF (spring roll only) Allergens: spring roll: soy; peanut sauce: peanuts, wheat
- Tofu Spring Rolls {vegan}$9.00
Tofu, vermicelli noodles, lettuce, cucumber, cilantro & mint wrapped in fresh rice paper & served with house-made peanut dipping sauce. Vegan | GF (spring roll only) Allergens: spring roll: soy / peanut sauce: peanuts, wheat
- Side Sautéed Wild Mushrooms {vegan}$7.99Out of stock
oyster + shiitake mushrooms sautéed in garlic oil
- Side Veggie Broth [16oz]$5.75
Salads {goi}
- Vietnamese Crunchy Cabbage Salad$7.50+
Refreshing cabbage slaw w/ onions, bell pepper, mint & cilantro, topped w/ crushed peanuts & fried shallots. Paired w/ our house-made vinaigrette. This salad alone is vegan and can be upgraded w/ your choice of protein or carb: lemongrass shrimp, tofu, sauteéd mushrooms, vermicelli noodles GF | Allergens: peanuts, (w/ house saigon sauce: soy, sesame), (w/ nuoc cham sauce: fish (anchovy extract))
- Garden Salad$7.50+
Refreshing lettuce salad w/ onions, mint, cucumber, bean sprouts, pickled vegetables, crushed peanuts and cilantro. Paired w/ our house-made vinaigrette. This salad alone is vegan and can be upgraded w/ your choice of protein or carb: tofu, sauteed mushrooms, vermicelli noodles GF | Allergens: soy, peanuts
Pho {Vietnamese Noodle Soup}
- Gardener's Pho Chay (Vegan)$15.75
Rice noodles, pan-fried tofu, oyster & shiitake mushroom & baby bok choy topped with fresh cilantro, green onions & white onions in a savory veggie broth. Served with a side of bean sprouts, Thai basil, sliced jalapeños & a lime wedge. Vegan | GF Allergens: soy
- Chicken Pho Gà$15.50
Rice noodles and poached chicken in a veggie broth. Garnished with fried shallots and a mix of fresh chopped cilantro, scallions and white onions. Allergens: soy, wheat
- Shrimp Pho$16.00
Fresh rice noodles and poached shrimp in veggie broth topped with fried shallots & fresh cilantro, scallions & onions. Allergens: shellfish, soy, wheat
- Plain Pho$12.75
Fresh rice noodles in veggie broth packed with umami and pho aromatics. Garnished with fresh cilantro, scallions & white onions.
Vietnamese Sandwiches {bánh mì}
- The Breakfast Banh Mi {Op La} - Coming Soon!$15.00Out of stock
The Ultimate Bánh Mì | Chinese sausage and fried egg in a toasted baguette with lettuce, tomato & the usual bánh mì accroutrements, onions, jalapenos, pickled daikon & carrots, cucumbers & cilantro | Allergens: egg, soy, wheat
- Bánh Mì - Caramelized Pork Thit Kho$15.00
Vietnamese-style pork caramelized and slow-braised. Savory and sweet!
- Bánh Mì - The OG Cold Cut$14.00
Our version of the classic Banh Mi Thit Nguoi | Vietnamese ham & head cheese in a delicately crispy French baguette layered with mayo, onions, jalapenos, cucumbers, cilantro, & pickled daikon & carrots. Allergens: soy, fish (anchovy extract), egg (mayo), wheat (bread)
- Bành Mì - Lemongrass Shrimp$16.00
Vietnamese lemongrass shrimp sauteéd & stuffed in a toasted French baguette layered with mayo, Maggi, onions, jalapenos, cucumbers, fresh cilantro, and pickled daikon & carrots | Allergens: soy, fish (anchovy extract), egg (mayo), wheat
- Bánh Mì - Tofu + W. Mushroom$15.00
Golden-fried tofu & pan-seared garlicky wild mushrooms in a delicately crispy French baguette layered with vegan mayo, Maggi, onions, jalapenos, cucumbers, fresh cilantro, and pickled daikon & carrots | Vegan | Allergens: soy, wheat
Vermicelli Noodle Bowls {bun}
- Vermicelli - Caramelized Pork Thit Kho$15.00
- Vermicelli - Lemongrass Shrimp$16.50
Vermicelli noodles topped with lemongrass shrimp and served on a bed of crisp lettuce, julienned cucumbers, bean sprouts, pickled carrots & daikon, fresh mint & cilantro, served with “Nuoc Cham” sauce | Gluten-Free | Allergens: shellfish, soy, fish (anchovy extract) and peanuts
- Vermicelli - Tofu + W. Mushroom (V)$15.00
Vermicelli noodles topped with fried tofu and sautéed mushrooms. Served on a bed of crisp lettuce, julienned cucumbers, bean sprouts, pickled carrots & daikon, fresh mint & cilantro, served with “House Saigon” sauce. Allergens: soy and peanuts
Rice Bowls {com}
- Rice - Caramelized Pork Thit Kho$15.00Out of stock
- Rice - Lemongrass Shrimp$16.50Out of stock
Lemongrass shrimp served with a side of steamed jasmine rice, fresh salad & pickled carrots & daikon. Served with a house-special “Nuoc Cham” sauce. Gluten-Free. Allergens: shellfish and peanuts.
- Rice - Tofu + W. Mushroom (V)$15.00Out of stock
Pan-seared tofu, sautéed shiitake and oyster mushrooms served with a side of steamed jasmine rice, fresh salad and pickled carrots & daikon. served with our vegan “House Saigon” sauce. Allergens: soy and peanuts.
BEVERAGES - 2024
Hand-Crafted Juices
- Soda Chanh {fizzy limeaade} - Coming Soon!$5.50Out of stock
Fizzy Lemonade | Traditional house-made Vietnamese lemonade. Fresh hand-squeezed lemon juice & sugar mixed with sparkling water.
- Fresh-Squeezed Limeade - Coming Soon!$5.50Out of stock
Da Chanh | Refreshing house made limeade made with fresh hand-squeezed lime juice.