Old Saigon Cafe Menu (Update 2025)
Old Saigon Cafe, a Vietnamese restaurant located in Houston, TX, offers a wide range of Vietnamese delicacies in a casual setting. With a diverse menu catering to all preferences, including vegan and vegetarian options, this restaurant stands out for its exceptional service and delicious dishes. Customers rave about the pho, spring rolls, and Vietnamese ice coffee, highlighting the perfect blend of flavors and generous portions. The attentive staff and inviting ambiance make dining at Old Saigon Cafe a memorable experience. The menu is well-organized, with options like the special pho and Fried Artichoke receiving high praise for their exquisite taste and presentation. Whether you're craving traditional pho or looking to explore new flavors, this gem of a restaurant is sure to delight your taste buds.
Appetizers
Old Saigon Spring Rolls (Non-Fried)
Real crab meat with mango
Egg Roll ()
Wonton wrapper, pork, mushroom, carrots, and glass noodles
Vegetables Egg Roll ()
Cabbage, wheat protein, mushroom, carrot and glass noodles served with soy ginger sauce
Edamame
Fresh edamame steamed to medium or well done mixed with kosher salt
Coconut Shrimp
Fresh shrimp covered with coconut flakes fried to golden brown
Fried Fish Balls
Deep-fried fish balls typically served with sweet chili dipping sauce.
Artichokes
Fried artichoke hearts with lemon juice, mint, olive oil and chili flakes
Vietnamese Crakers
Rice chips with shrimp flavor fried to perfection
Crispy Fried Calamari
Deep-fried calamari typically served with jalapeos, onions, and a sweet chili dipping sauce.
Shrimp Tempura
Crispy, Lightly Battered Shrimp Served- perfect for dipping
Grilled Pork Spring Roll
Grilled pork, vermicelli noodles, and fresh vegetables wrapped in rice paper. Typically served with peanut sauce.
Grilled Chicken Spring Roll
Grilled chicken spring rolls: Grilled chicken, fresh veggies, and vermicelli noodles wrapped in rice paper, served with peanut sauce.
Shrimp Spring Roll
Shrimp, cucumber, rice vermicelli noodles, and arugula wrapped in fresh rice paper with a spicy peanut sauce.
Tofu Spring Roll
Tofu, lettuce, mint, and rice noodles wrapped in soft rice paper. Typically served with a peanut dipping sauce.
Vegetable Spring Roll
Crispy Rolls Stuffed with Fresh Seasonal Vegetables
Beef Spring Roll
Vermicelli noodles, lettuce, and beef wrapped in rice paper.
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Vegetables Egg Rolls ()
Tilapia Sweet And Sour Soup
Tomato/jalapeno/lemon/onion
Salmon Sweet And Sour Soup
Tomato/jalapeno/lemon/onion
Soup
Salad
Mango Salad
Fresh mango, mixed with pickled daikon, carrots, herbs, roasted peanut, And salad dressing with choice of grilled shrimp, grilled chicken, and tofu
Pineapple Salad
Fresh pineapple, mixed with pickled daikon, carrots, herbs, roasted peanut, And salad dressing with choice of grilled shrimp, grilled chicken, and tofu
Papaya Salad
Fresh papaya, mixed with pickled daikon, carrots, herbs, roasted peanut, And salad dressing with choice of grilled shrimp, grilled chicken, and tofu
Special Combination Pho Noodle Soup
Brisket, steak, tendon, tripe, meatball
Old Saigon Pho Noodle Soup
Steak, brisket
Seafood Pho Noodle Soup
Fish, fish ball, shrimp and squid
Shrimp Pho Noodle Soup
Shrimp pho with choice of beef or vegan broth. Fresh herbs and noodles.
Welldone Brisket Pho
Beef brisket
Rare Pho Noodle Soup
Eye round steak
Chicken Pho Noodle Soup
Rice noodles with chicken breast, fresh herbs, and bean sprouts in a homemade chicken broth. Typically garnished with cilantro, onions, and lime.
Beef Meatball Pho Noodle Soup
Beef meatball pho with choice of beef broth or vegan broth.
Salmon Pho Noodle Soup
Fried salmon, onion and cilantro
Plain Pho
Pho with options of beef broth or vegan broth.
Veggie Pho Noodle Soup
Broccoli, carrot and tofu
Artichoke Pho Noodle Soup
Artichoke hearts, onion and cilantro
Rare Beef & MeatBall Pho
Noodle Soup
Dry Pho
Osg Dry Pho Noodle
Brisket, eye round steak
Special Combo Dry Pho
Brisket, steak, tendon, tripe, meat ball
Shrimp Dry Pho
Shrimp mixed with sauce and herbs
Beef Brisket Dry Pho Noodle
Rice noodles with tender beef brisket, typically garnished with fresh herbs, bean sprouts, onions, cilantro, basil, and a hint of lime.
Steak Dry Pho Noodle
Rice noodles with thinly sliced steak, typically garnished with bean sprouts, green onions, cilantro, Thai basil, crushed peanuts, and fried shallots, tossed in a house special sauce.
Chicken Dry Pho Noodle
Pho rice noodles, tender chicken, bean sprouts, Thai basil, onion, cilantro, green onion, and fried shallots tossed in a house special sauce.
Beef Meatballs Dry Pho
Rice noodles with beef meatballs, typically garnished with green onions, cilantro, and onions.
Artichoke Dry Pho Noodle
Rice noodles with artichoke hearts, bean sprouts, Thai basil, onion, cilantro, green onion, crushed peanuts, and fried shallots tossed in house special sauce.
Veggie Dry Pho Noodle
Rice noodles with tofu, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, and bok choy in a vegetable broth, garnished with cilantro, onions, and green onions.
Grilled Chicken Dry Pho
Grilled Pork Dry Pho
Old Saigon Ramen
Brisket, eye round steak
Special Combination Ramen
Brisket, steak, meat ball, tendon, tripe
Seafood Ramen
Shrimp, fish, fish ball, squid
Shrimp Ramen
Shrimp, onion and cilantro
Brisket Ramen
Tender brisket ramen served with choice of beef or vegan broth.
Rare Steak Ramen
Rare steak slices atop ramen with choice of beef or vegan broth.
Veggie Ramen
Broth choices: beef or vegan. Combine with fresh veggies and ramen noodles.
Artichoke Heart Ramen
Artichoke hearts in a ramen bowl. Choose between beef or vegan broth.
Beef Meatball Ramen
Beef meatball ramen with choice of beef or vegan broth.
Chicken Ramen
Chicken ramen with a choice of beef or vegan broth.
Plain Ramen
Ramen noodles served in a miso pork bone broth. Does not include any protein or vegetables.
Ramen Noodle
Dumpling
Chicken Dumpling
Chicken in delicate wrappers, choice of steamed or fried.
Beef Dumpling
Beef-filled dumplings. Choose Steamed or Fried.
Pork Dumpling
Pork-filled dumplings. Choice of steamed or fried.
Vegetables Dumpling
Old Saigon Vermicelli Bowl
Grilled pork, shrimp and egg roll
Shaken Beef Vermicelli Bowl
Stir-fried beef cubes with vermicelli noodles, lettuce, bean sprouts, fresh herbs, and pickled vegetables, dressed with traditional fish sauce.
Spicy Beef Lemongrass Vermicelli Bowl
Spicy lemongrass-marinated beef over vermicelli noodles, typically accompanied by fresh herbs, lettuce, cucumber, pickled vegetables, roasted peanuts, and dressed with fish sauce.
Spicy Chicken Lemongrass Vermicelli Bowl
Vermicelli noodles with spicy lemongrass marinated chicken, fresh lettuce, cucumbers, pickled carrots, daikon, bean sprouts, roasted peanuts, and fish sauce.
Spicy Tofu Lemongrass Vermicelli
Stir-fried tofu with lemongrass, served over vermicelli noodles, typically includes lettuce, cucumber, pickled carrots, daikon, and crushed peanuts.
Grilled Pork Vermicelli W Egg Roll
Grilled pork and crispy egg roll served over vermicelli noodles, typically accompanied by lettuce, bean sprouts, cucumbers, mint, pickled carrots, and peanuts.
Grilled Chicken Vermicelli W Egg Roll
Grilled chicken vermicelli with egg roll: Rice vermicelli noodles with grilled chicken, crispy egg roll, lettuce, cucumbers, pickled carrots, mint, bean sprouts, roasted peanuts, and house fish sauce.
Roasted Duck Vermicelli
Vermicelli noodles with roasted duck, bean sprouts, lettuce, cucumber, pickled daikon, peanuts, and chili vinegar sauce.
Veggie Vermicelli And Tofu
Stir-fried tofu and fresh vegetables on vermicelli noodles, typically including lettuce, cucumber, pickled carrots, mint, fried onions, and crushed peanuts.
Grilled Shrimp Vermicelli Bowl
Rice vermicelli noodles with grilled shrimp, lettuce, bean sprouts, cucumber, pickled carrots, and peanuts, typically served with fish sauce.
Vermicelli Bowl With Stir Fried Eggplant
Stir-fried eggplant served over vermicelli noodles with lettuce, bean sprouts, cucumbers. Topped with fried onions and peanuts.
Vermicelli Bowl W Jumbo Lump Crab Meat
Vermicelli noodles served with jumbo lump crab meat, typically accompanied by fresh lettuce, bean sprouts, cucumbers, and topped with fried onions and peanuts.
Fried Crab Roll Vermicelli Bowl
Real crab, pork, wood ear mushroom and glass noodle
Vermicelli Dry Noodle Bowl
Specialties
Spicy Shrimp Lemongrass
Shaken Beef
Selected Beef tenderloin cubes shaken on high heat with onion and jalapeno sauteed with the sauce served on top of lettuce bed and tomato.
Shaken Chicken
White meat chicken cubes shaken on high heat with onion and jalapeno sauteed with the sauce, served on top of lettuce bed and tomato.
Shaken Tofu Wok
Selected tofu shaken on high heat with onions and jalapeno and sauteed with the sauce served on top of lettuce bed and tomato.
Shaken Shrimp
Fresh Shrimp shaken on high heat with onions sauteed with spicy sauce to perfection served on top of lettuce and tomato.
Spicy Beef Lemongrass
Thinly sliced beef tender loin shaken on high heat with red bell pepper and onion, sauteed with the sauce.
Spicy Chicken Lemongrass
Thin sliced white meat chicken shaken on high heat with onion and red bell pepper sauteed with spicy sauce to perfection.
Spicy Tofu Lemongrass
Selected tofu shaken on high heat with onion and red bell pepper and sauteed with spicy sauce.
Curry Shrimp
Fresh shrimp sauteed with yellow Indian curry and coconut milk
Curry Chicken
Fresh white meat chicken and veggies sauteed with yellow Indian curry and coconut milk.
Curry Duck
High quality roasted duck sauteed with Indian curry and coconut
Curry Beef
Fresh beef tender loin and vegetables sauteed with yellow Indian curry sauce and coconut milk.
Curry Tofu
Selected tofu and broccoli sauteed with yellow Indian curry
Jumbo Lump Crab Meat Curry
Jumbo lump crab meat simmered in a Vietnamese curry sauce, typically featuring coconut milk, aromatic spices, and vegetables.
Beef Stew
Fresh rib round stake, carrot, potato, onion, slow cooked in homemade broth to perfection served with bread, rice or noodle.
Roasted Duck
Marinated duck roasted to golden brown topped with fruits
Chicken Skewers
High quality marinated white meat chicken cubes, red bell pepper and onion skewered together and grilled to perfection, served with fried rice and veggie of the day
Shrimp Skewers
High quality shrimp skewered together, grilled to perfection, served with fried rice and veggie of the day
Chicken And Shrimp Skewers
Fresh rib round stake, carrot, potato, onion, slow cooked in homemade broth to perfection served with bread, rice or noodle.
Salt & Pepper Shrimp
Fresh rib round stake, carrot, potato, onion, slow cooked in homemade broth to perfection served with bread, rice or noodle.
Grilled Cuttle Fish With Sate
Fresh rib round stake, carrot, potato, onion, slow cooked in homemade broth to perfection served with bread, rice or noodle.
Rice Plate Grilled Pork
Grilled pork, fried egg, lettuce and pickles
Rice Plate Grilled Chicken
Grilled pork, fried egg, lettuce and pickles
Grilled Eggplant Rice Plate
Fresh eggplant grilled and sauteed with soy sauce and green onion, crispy fried garlic
Rice Plate
Fried Rice
Fried Rice With Beef
Stir-fried rice with beef, eggs, peas, carrots, and onions, typically garnished with green onions and bean sprouts.
Fried Rice With Chicken
Stir-fried rice with chicken, egg, peas, carrots, and onions, topped with scallions.
Fried Rice With Shrimp
Stir-fried rice with shrimp, egg, peas, carrots, onions, and bean sprouts.
Fried Rice With Chicken And Shrimp
Fried rice stir-fried with chicken, shrimp, egg, peas, carrots, onions, and scallions.
Fried Rice With Tofu
Stir-fried rice with tofu, egg, peas, carrots, onions, and bean sprouts.
Fried Rice With Jumbo Lump Crab Meat
Real crab meat, onion and carrot and peas
Fried Rice With Carrot ,Peas And Onions
Stir-fried rice with carrots, peas, and onions, typically includes eggs and green onions.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken on a bun with tasty toppings, a lip-smacking treat
Grilled Pork Sandwich
Grilled pork sandwich with pickled carrots, daikon, cucumber, cilantro, jalapeo, and house-made mayo on a French baguette.
Spicy Chicken Lemongrass Sandwich
Grilled lemongrass chicken, mayonnaise, cucumber, pickled carrots, cilantro, and jalapeos on a toasted baguette.
Spicy Beef Lemomgrass Sandwich
Sauted beef with lemongrass, typically garnished with pickled carrots, daikon radishes, cucumber, jalapeos, cilantro, and homemade aioli, served on a French baguette.
Spicy Tofu Lemongrass Sandwich
Fried tofu with lemongrass, mayonnaise, cucumber, pickled carrots, cilantro, jalapeno, and homemade soy sauce on a toasted baguette.
Shaken Beef Sandwich
Stir-fried beef cubes in a garlic oyster sauce, served on a French baguette with pickled carrots, cucumber, cilantro, and jalapeos.
Sandwiches
Side Orders
Fried Rice Side
Stir-fried rice typically includes egg, peas, carrots, and onions.
French Fries
Crispy golden strips of deliciousness served hot and seasoned to perfection.
Vegetable Of The Day
A medley of seasonal vegetables, typically including broccoli, carrots, bok choy, and cabbage.
Steam Rice
Fluffy Steamed Rice, Perfectly Cooked to Complement Any Dish
Fried Egg
Sunny-side up egg, lightly seasoned, with a perfectly runny yolk.
Boiled Egg
Perfectly cooked, ready-to-eat.
Steam Shrimp
Steamed shrimp: Lightly steamed shrimp, typically served plain, offering a delicate and tender texture.
Grilled Shrimp(Side)
Grilled shrimp typically includes a bamboo skewer, basted with honey lemongrass sauce and grilled to perfection.
Beef Meatball (Side)
Typically includes seasoned ground beef, shaped into small meatballs, and cooked to tender perfection.
Rare Meat (Side)
Rare beef, typically thinly sliced and served as a side.
Well Done Brisket
Well-done beef brisket, typically slow-cooked until tender, served as a side order.
Steam Tofu
Fried Tofu
Perfectly golden and crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside.
Tendon
Slow-cooked beef tendons, typically seasoned with aromatic spices, providing a gelatinous and tender texture.
Bread
Banh mi: Traditional Vietnamese baguette, typically plain.
Egg Noodle Sub
Egg Roll(Side)
Crispy rice paper filled with seasoned ground pork, cabbage, carrots, onions, and bean thread noodles.
Eggplant (Side)
Grilled eggplant typically includes scallion oil, crispy shallots, and a spicy basil-lime fish sauce.
Fried Rice Sub
Grill Chicken (Side)
Grilled chicken typically includes marinated and charbroiled chicken, offering a smoky flavor.
Grill Pork(Side)
Marinated pork, grilled to perfection, offering a smoky and savory flavor.
Artichoke (Side)
Lightly fried artichoke hearts, typically enhanced with lemon juice, chili flakes, mint, and extra virgin olive oil.
Side Broth (L)
Large bowl of pho broth, typically includes aromatic spices and onions.
Side Broth (S)
A small bowl of pho broth typically includes onions.
Side Pho Noodle
Rice noodles typically used in pho, served without broth.
Side Squid
Grilled or stir-fried squid, typically includes a light seasoning of herbs and spices.
Side Vermicelli
Thin rice vermicelli noodles, typically served as a light and versatile side dish.
Steam Chicken (Side)
Steamed chicken side: Boneless steamed chicken, typically tender and lightly seasoned.
Tofu
Soft, Silken Tofu - A Delicate, Versatile Protein Staple
Tripe (Side)
Beef tripe side: Typically includes tender, slow-cooked beef tripe, known for its unique texture and mild flavor.
Vegie Of The Day
Steamed vegetables typically include broccoli, carrots, bok choy, and cabbage.
Welldone Brisket
Well-done brisket: Slow-cooked beef brisket, typically tender and flavorful, served as a side dish.
Kids. Grilled Chicken Rice Plate
Grilled chicken over rice, typically served with an egg roll.
Kids. Brisket & Steak Noodle Soup
Brisket steak noodle soup with rice noodles, typically includes beef broth.
Kids. Chicken Noodle Soup
Chicken noodle soup with rice noodles in chicken broth, featuring shredded chicken meat.
Kids. Beef Brisket Noodle Soup
Rice noodles, beef brisket, and savory beef broth.
Kids. Steak Noodle Soup
Rice noodles in beef broth with thinly sliced steak, typically includes scallions and cilantro.
Kids. Shrimp Noodle Soup
Shrimp pho noodle soup with natural shrimp broth and tender shrimp pieces.
Kids. Brisket Steak Ramen
Brisket steak ramen with rice noodles, typically includes tender brisket slices and a savory beef broth.
Kids. Chicken Ramen
Chicken ramen with tender chicken pieces and ramen noodles in a savory chicken broth.
Kids. Beef Brisket Ramen
Beef brisket and ramen noodles in a savory beef broth.
Kids. Steak Ramen
Steak ramen with rice noodles, typically includes beef broth and thinly sliced steak.
Kids. Shrimp Ramen
Shrimp ramen with rice noodles, featuring tender shrimp in a savory broth. Typically includes ingredients like scallions, bamboo shoots, and nori.
Kids. Grilled Pork Rice Plate
Grilled marinated pork over rice, typically accompanied by fresh vegetables and a savory sauce.
Kids Menu
Dessert
Mango Sticky Rice
Traditional Thai dessert, sticky rice paired with juicy mango, drizzled in creamy coconut sauce.
Creme Brulee
Rich vanilla custard beneath a caramelized sugar crust.
Fresh Coconut
Fresh coconut juice: Whole young coconut water with tender coconut meat.
Vietnamese Hot Coffee
Slow-dripped Vietnamese dark roast coffee typically sweetened with condensed milk.
Fresh Lemonade
Refreshing house-made lemonade.
Vietnamese Ice Coffee
Slow-dripped Vietnamese coffee mixed with sweetened condensed milk and served over ice.
Salted Lemonade
Typically made with fresh lemon juice, a hint of salt, and sweetened to balance flavors.
Salted Lemonade With Soda
A traditional Vietnamese drink featuring salted lemon juice mixed with sparkling water.
Lemon Soda
Fresh lemon juice mixed with sparkling soda water, creating a light and refreshing beverage.
Egg Yolk Soda
Club soda with egg yolk and sweetened condensed milk. Contains raw egg yolks.
Strawberry Lemonade
Refreshing strawberry-infused lemonade, a perfect summer thirst-quencher.
Coke
Classic, refreshing carbonated beverage.
Diet Coke
A low-calorie version of the classic carbonated soft drink, offering a crisp and refreshing taste.
Coke Zero
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar offering the classic taste without sugar or calories.
Dr. Pepper
Unique blend of flavors, carbonated soft drink.
Sprite
Crisp, Refreshing Lemon-Lime Carbonated Drink
Root Beer
Smooth, classic root beer with a rich, frothy head. Perfectly sweet and endlessly refreshing.
Topo Chico
Mexican mineral sparkling beverage, refreshing.
Ice Tea
Refreshing chilled tea, perfectly brewed for a revitalizing experience.
Sweet Ice Tea
Delicately sweetened, perfectly refreshing.
Hot Green Tea
Steaming Green Tea: A Delicate Fusion of Fresh Leaves and Warmth
Hot Ginger Tea
Made from ginger root, this traditional Vietnamese beverage is known for its spicy and invigorating flavor.
Peach Tea
Refreshing, aromatic peach-flavored tea
Mango Tea
Green tea infused with mango flavoring, typically garnished with fresh mango bits.
Passion Fruit Tea
Passionfruit flavored tea typically infused with green tea base.
Kiwi Tea
Premium jasmine green tea base with kiwi flavoring. Toppings are not included.
Red Thai Tea
Brewed red Thai tea with a hint of sweetness, typically mixed with condensed milk and spices.
Brown Sugar Boba Milk
Whole milk mixed with brown sugar syrup and freshly made boba pearls.
Water Bottle
Pure, refreshing hydration in a bottle.
Drinks
Tea
Classic Milk Tea
Assam black tea with milk and brown sugar.
HoneyMilkTea
Black tea base with milk and sweetened with honey. Toppings are not included.
Brown Sugar BobaMilk
Brown sugar mixed with whole milk and freshly made boba pearls.
TaroMilkTea
Taro milk tea typically features a blend of taro flavor and milk, often with a jasmine green tea base.
Coconu TMilk Tea
Coconut milk tea typically includes coconut flavoring and milk, often mixed with a brewed tea base.
StrawberryMilkTea
Premium green tea base with non-dairy creamer and strawberry flavoring. Toppings are not included.
MangoMilkTea
Premium green tea blended with non-dairy creamer and infused with mango flavor.
ThaiTea
Creamy and sweet Thai beverage made with black tea, condensed milk, and aromatic spices.
PeachTea
Refreshing, aromatic peach-flavored tea
MangoTea
Premium jasmine green tea base with mango flavoring. Comes with fresh mango bits.
PassionFruitTea
Green tea base with passionfruit flavoring.
StrawberryTea
Premium green tea base typically enhanced with strawberry flavoring.
HoneyTea(Hot)
Honeytea (hot): Brewed tea with a touch of honey for natural sweetness.
HoneyTea(Cold)
Honeytea (cold): Brewed black tea with a touch of honey.
Peach Smoothie
Blended peaches and typically includes bananas and nonfat yogurt.
Mango Smoothie
Creamy Mango Smoothie: A Velvet Blend of Ripe Mangoes and Yogurt
Passionfruit Smoothie
Blended passion fruit typically combined with other tropical fruits.
Strawberry Smoothie
A refreshing blend of ripe strawberries, and creamy yogurt
Banana Smoothie
Creamy banana blend - delicately sweet, and refreshing
Taro Smoothie
Taro root blended with a splash of milk, offering a sweet and subtly nutty flavor.
Coconut Smoothie
Blend of real coconut and coconut milk, creating a smooth and creamy beverage.
Coconut Taro Bliss
Premium jasmine green tea base typically combined with coconut and taro flavoring.
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Perfect for a healthy boost!
Pina Colada
Premium jasmine green tea base with pina colada flavoring, typically featuring hints of creamy coconut and fresh pineapple. Toppings are not included.
Pineapple Mango Smoothie
Blended fresh pineapple and mango, typically with mango juice and pineapple juice.
Strawberry Mango Smoothie
Blended fresh strawberries and mangoes, creating a refreshing and fruity smoothie.