Gao Viet Kitchen & Bar Menu (Update 2025)
Gao Viet Kitchen & Bar offers a vibrant dining experience focusing on modern Vietnamese cuisine with a unique twist. Located in San Mateo, CA, this cocktail bar and seafood hotspot provides a diverse menu with large portions perfect for sharing. The restaurant boasts a trendy and casual atmosphere with eye-catching decor and a two-story layout, making it a must-visit for those looking for a lively dining experience. Their menu features standout dishes like the Banh Khot, Chef Choice Platter, Gao Salad, and more, all packed with authentic flavors and quality ingredients. The Sugarcane juice and Peachee Way cocktails are refreshing highlights that complement the flavorful dishes perfectly. Gao Viet Kitchen & Bar is ideal for groups and offers a variety of options, making it a top choice for those craving Vietnamese cuisine with a modern twist.
All Day Menu
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. ( pieces)Contains Peanuts
GIANT RIVER PRAWNS (GAO SIGNATURE)
BEST SELLER - Savory butter garlic chilly sauce giant river prawns, served w/ woven noodle. Note: Prawns today are rare super size so price be higher than usual.Market Price $- EachSize & Price change daily
Filet Mignon Pho
Filet Mignon, Onion, Green Onion, Cilantro, Rice Noodle.Contains Raw MeatPlease re-heat and cook meat at home. Request if you want the filet to be cooked
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).
Wok Pho
Wok-Tossed Ribeye, Egg Yolk, Garlic, Ginger, Onion, Green Onion, Cilantro, Rice Noodle, Oyster Sauce.Cannot request no onions.Contains Soy Sauce, Egg, Raw Meat
Pho Ga - Chicken Pho
Chicken noodle soup, rice noodle, chicken, PORK broth, spring onion, drop off garlic (no vegetable).
Bun Mam
Fermented fish rice vermicelli noodle soup, tiger prawn, squid, fried pork belly, flaky white fish, eggplant (customer favorite).
Beef Boy Pho
Mr. Gao New Favorite!The cuter version of our Big Gao Pho with Beef Rib Cube, Filet Mignon, spoon of Marrow, Fresh Pho Noodle & -Hour Beef Broth.Contains Raw MeatPlease re-heat and cook meat at home. Request if you want the filet to be cooked
Lobster Banh Canh
Banh Canh noodle soup with .l bs live Maine lobster, pork, quail egg.
BIG RIB BUN BO HUE
Spicy Lemongrass Grass Noodle Soup with Big Beef Rib, Pork Ham, Pork Belly, (served with side of vegetable/herb)We remove the Rib Bone for easy packing
THE BIG GAO PHO
Full Beef Rib, Marrow, Rare Beef, -Hour Beef Broth, Grilled Onion, Load of Spring OnionPlease re-heat and cook meat at home. Request if you want the filet to be cooked
Old School BUN BO HUE
Due to popular demand. A semi traditional bowl of Bun Bo Hue. Spicy Lemongrass Noodle Soup, Pork Hock( or pieces depend on size), Pork Ham, Butter Brisket, Pork Blood Cube, Rau Ram & Onion, served with side of cabbage/herb. Chef Favorite
Vegetarian Pho
Mushroom, Seasonal Vegetable, Daikon, Fried Tofu, Soft Tofu, Rice Noodle, Spring & Fried Onion
CHUBBY PHO
Filet Mignon, Tendon, Marrow, Onion, Green Onion, Cilantro, Rice Noodle.-Contains Raw MeatPlease re-heat and cook meat at home. Request if you want filet to be cooked
-Spice Chicken PHO
BBQ Chicken, Marrow, Lettuce, Bok Choy, Onion, Green Onion, Cilantro, Rice Noodle.Contains Soy Sauce, Wheat
Banh 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
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)
TOFU PHO ROLL
Wok tossed tofu & onion, fresh vegetable rolled in pho sheet, swimming in house veggie sauce.
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.
WRAP & ROLL
A fun individual or share wrap yourself plate with fresh pho noodle sheet instead of traditional rice paper, dipping with mam nem (pineapple sauce). Come with Grilled Shrimp / Nem / BBQ Ribeye / fried rice paper & shallot / Fresh Vegetable, cucumber & pickle(No substitute)
Cha Gio | Crispy Imperial Roll
Fresh Shrimp Roll
Chef Choice Rolls Platter
mixed rolls (will fall back chef's selection if customers substitute request not available).
Vegetarian Imperial Roll
Nem Nuong | Fresh Grilled Pork Sausage Roll
-Item Banh Hoi Deluxe
Woven Vermicelli, Lettuce, Mint, Cucumber, Green Onion, Fried Shallot, Fish Sauce, Pickled Carrot and Daikon.Combo Options: Pork Sausage, Pork Belly, Imperial Roll, Sugarcane Shrimp.
Choose Your Side Order
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
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 thats both fun and delicious. (Dairy)
Viet Iced Latte
A glass of fresh milk mixed with dripping coffee and sweetened condensed milk.Refreshing for those of you who are after a less caffeine-charged way of drinking coffee
COCONUT COFFEE - Cafe Dua
SUGARCANE JUICE
Pandan Coffee
A bold yet balanced blend of coffee, creamy milk, coconut milk, and fragrant pandan leafsmooth, satisfying, and perfectly sweetened.
GAO MILK TEA
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, its the ultimate guilt-free treat
Diet Coke
LYCHEE COCONUT FREEZE
Coke
can
Traditional Ice Coffee - Cafe Sua Da
Slow dripped coffee with condensed milk
Up
Banh Beo Tray - Steam Rice Cake
Pieces At less Hours Pre-Order on busy day
Banh Khot Tray- Mini Pancakes
Pieces / Fresh Herbs, House Nuoc Mam SaucePre-Order Hours in Advance or Day Day Before
Street Eat Deluxe
Peaces Banh Cuon/ Piece Banh Khot/ piece Shrimp Banh Beo / Piece Nem / Pork Ham / Fresh Herbs / House Nuoc Mam Dipping SauceAt less Hours pre-order on busy day.
Banh Cuon - Rice Noodle Rolls
Gao best seller - Fresh house-made rice noodle rolls filled with pork, mushroom, grilled pork sausage & pork ham.
Banh Khot - Mini Pancakes
Mini savory pancakes topped with shrimp, served with lettuce & Asian herbs. (GF)
Banh Beo - Steam Rice Cake
Savory steamed rice cake, shrimp flak, fried shallot, green onion. (GF)
Ca Tim | Grilled Eggplant
With Gao sauce.
Bo Tai Chanh - Beef Carpaccio
Rare filet mignon, onion, mint, fried shallot.Contains Raw Meat
PORK BELLY
Banh Hoi Thit Heo Quay - Crispy Pork Belly, Banh Hoi Noodle, Lemongrass Pork Au Jus Dripping Sauce, Pickles.
Crispy Lemongrass Tofu
SHRIMP SPRING Roll
Shrimp, Vermicelli, Lettuce, Beansprout, Mint, Cucumber, Pickled Carrot and Daikon. Served with Peanut Sauce Peanut Sauce Contains Peanut, Wheat
Spice Belly
Sliced pork belly, resting in our -Spice mixture, oven baked till almost melt in your mouth tender, then grilled to add little bit smoke taste.
Fish Sauce Glazed Chicken Wing
SALAD
Mango or PapayaVietnamese Coriander, Carrot, Garlic, Onion, Fried Shallot, Fish Sauce.
CRAB NOODLE
Wok tossed cellophane noodle, wild caught crab meat, bell pepper, onion, fried garlic in lobster roe sauce.
GRILLED LOBSTER GARLIC NOODLE
. lbs Live Maine Lobster, grilled & topped with garlic lemongrass chilli lemon butter sauce, serving with Garlic Noodle
BuN CHA CO LINH
A must try. Grilled pork belly & grilled fatty pork (cha), rice vermicelli noodle (bun), fresh vegetable & herb, side of nuoc mam dipping sauce. Inspired by the most popular dish from Hanoi.
Fried Rice
BBQ Shrimp, Sweet Sausage, Egg, Onion, Bell Pepper, Cucumber, Tomato, Garlic, Green Onion, Fried Shallot, Soy Sauce and Fried Egg on top
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. (Add Fried Egg $.)(Sub beef +$)(Substitute for Garlic Noodle +$)Contains Peanuts
Vegetarian Claypot
Vegetarian claypot, caramelized & braised fried tofu, okra, mushroom, onion, jasmine rice.
Bo Luc Lac | Shaking Beef
Wok tossed cube tender filet mignon, fresh watercress & tomato salad (most popular).
PORK RIB
Suon Nuong Sa | -hour marinated pork rib Grilled in lemongrass sauce. (Recommended with crispy coconut sticky rice)
Caramelized Clay Pot - Kho To
Caramelized & braised savory claypot with catfish shrimp & pork belly, serve with jasmine rice & fresh vegetable (Mama favorite). Can you choose catfish or pork belly only (same price)
Lemongrass Chicken
GA XAO SA - Wok Tossed marinated chicken meat in chilli lemongrass sauce, added onion and served with fried egg on top of steamed rice and house made pickle. A Chef Comfort Daily Comfort Dish. (Subs for Garlic Noodle +$)
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
GARLIC NOODLE -WAY
Our customer-favorite combo, garlic noodle, rib eye beef, grilled shrimp, imperial roll.Can substitute for Pork or -Spice Pork Belly
-Spice Chicken
Roasted & Grilled Juicy Bone-in Chicken Quarter, resting on bed of garlic noodle. This dish is Ben Tre Restaurant best seller with GAO's garlic noodle.
Bo Ne
Filet Mignon, Sweet Sausage, Pate, Fried Egg, Ham, Tomato, Onion, Green Onion, BBQ Sauce. Choice of Bread or Rice.
CRAB NOODLE
Wok tossed cellophane noodle, wild caught crab meat, bell pepper, onion, fried garlic in lobster roe sauce.
GRILLED LOBSTER GARLIC NOODLE
. lbs Live Maine Lobster, grilled & topped with garlic lemongrass chilli lemon butter sauce, serving with Garlic Noodle
BuN CHA CO LINH
A must try. Grilled pork belly & grilled fatty pork (cha), rice vermicelli noodle (bun), fresh vegetable & herb, side of nuoc mam dipping sauce. Inspired by the most popular dish from Hanoi.
Fried Rice
BBQ Shrimp, Sweet Sausage, Egg, Onion, Bell Pepper, Cucumber, Tomato, Garlic, Green Onion, Fried Shallot, Soy Sauce and Fried Egg on top
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. (Add Fried Egg $.)(Sub beef +$)(Substitute for Garlic Noodle +$)Contains Peanuts
Vegetarian Claypot
Vegetarian claypot, caramelized & braised fried tofu, okra, mushroom, onion, jasmine rice.
Bo Luc Lac | Shaking Beef
Wok tossed cube tender filet mignon, fresh watercress & tomato salad (most popular).
PORK RIB
Suon Nuong Sa | -hour marinated pork rib Grilled in lemongrass sauce. (Recommended with crispy coconut sticky rice)
Caramelized Clay Pot - Kho To
Caramelized & braised savory claypot with catfish shrimp & pork belly, serve with jasmine rice & fresh vegetable (Mama favorite). Can you choose catfish or pork belly only (same price)
Lemongrass Chicken
GA XAO SA - Wok Tossed marinated chicken meat in chilli lemongrass sauce, added onion and served with fried egg on top of steamed rice and house made pickle. A Chef Comfort Daily Comfort Dish. (Subs for Garlic Noodle +$)
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
GARLIC NOODLE -WAY
Our customer-favorite combo, garlic noodle, rib eye beef, grilled shrimp, imperial roll.Can substitute for Pork or -Spice Pork Belly
-Spice Chicken
Roasted & Grilled Juicy Bone-in Chicken Quarter, resting on bed of garlic noodle. This dish is Ben Tre Restaurant best seller with GAO's garlic noodle.
Bo Ne
Filet Mignon, Sweet Sausage, Pate, Fried Egg, Ham, Tomato, Onion, Green Onion, BBQ Sauce. Choice of Bread or Rice.
TOFU PHO ROLL
Wok tossed tofu & onion, fresh vegetable rolled in pho sheet, swimming in house veggie sauce.
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.
WRAP & ROLL
A fun individual or share wrap yourself plate with fresh pho noodle sheet instead of traditional rice paper, dipping with mam nem (pineapple sauce). Come with Grilled Shrimp / Nem / BBQ Ribeye / fried rice paper & shallot / Fresh Vegetable, cucumber & pickle(No substitute)
Cha Gio | Crispy Imperial Roll
Fresh Shrimp Roll
Chef Choice Rolls Platter
mixed rolls (will fall back chef's selection if customers substitute request not available).
Vegetarian Imperial Roll
Nem Nuong | Fresh Grilled Pork Sausage Roll
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
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 thats both fun and delicious. (Dairy)
Viet Iced Latte
A glass of fresh milk mixed with dripping coffee and sweetened condensed milk.Refreshing for those of you who are after a less caffeine-charged way of drinking coffee
COCONUT COFFEE - Cafe Dua
SUGARCANE JUICE
Pandan Coffee
A bold yet balanced blend of coffee, creamy milk, coconut milk, and fragrant pandan leafsmooth, satisfying, and perfectly sweetened.
GAO MILK TEA
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, its the ultimate guilt-free treat
Diet Coke
LYCHEE COCONUT FREEZE
Coke
can
Traditional Ice Coffee - Cafe Sua Da
Slow dripped coffee with condensed milk
Up
Filet Mignon Pho
Filet Mignon, Onion, Green Onion, Cilantro, Rice Noodle.Contains Raw MeatPlease re-heat and cook meat at home. Request if you want the filet to be cooked
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).
Wok Pho
Wok-Tossed Ribeye, Egg Yolk, Garlic, Ginger, Onion, Green Onion, Cilantro, Rice Noodle, Oyster Sauce.Cannot request no onions.Contains Soy Sauce, Egg, Raw Meat
Pho Ga - Chicken Pho
Chicken noodle soup, rice noodle, chicken, PORK broth, spring onion, drop off garlic (no vegetable).
Bun Mam
Fermented fish rice vermicelli noodle soup, tiger prawn, squid, fried pork belly, flaky white fish, eggplant (customer favorite).
Beef Boy Pho
Mr. Gao New Favorite!The cuter version of our Big Gao Pho with Beef Rib Cube, Filet Mignon, spoon of Marrow, Fresh Pho Noodle & -Hour Beef Broth.Contains Raw MeatPlease re-heat and cook meat at home. Request if you want the filet to be cooked
Lobster Banh Canh
Banh Canh noodle soup with .l bs live Maine lobster, pork, quail egg.
BIG RIB BUN BO HUE
Spicy Lemongrass Grass Noodle Soup with Big Beef Rib, Pork Ham, Pork Belly, (served with side of vegetable/herb)We remove the Rib Bone for easy packing
THE BIG GAO PHO
Full Beef Rib, Marrow, Rare Beef, -Hour Beef Broth, Grilled Onion, Load of Spring OnionPlease re-heat and cook meat at home. Request if you want the filet to be cooked
Old School BUN BO HUE
Due to popular demand. A semi traditional bowl of Bun Bo Hue. Spicy Lemongrass Noodle Soup, Pork Hock( or pieces depend on size), Pork Ham, Butter Brisket, Pork Blood Cube, Rau Ram & Onion, served with side of cabbage/herb. Chef Favorite
Vegetarian Pho
Mushroom, Seasonal Vegetable, Daikon, Fried Tofu, Soft Tofu, Rice Noodle, Spring & Fried Onion
CHUBBY PHO
Filet Mignon, Tendon, Marrow, Onion, Green Onion, Cilantro, Rice Noodle.-Contains Raw MeatPlease re-heat and cook meat at home. Request if you want filet to be cooked
-Spice Chicken PHO
BBQ Chicken, Marrow, Lettuce, Bok Choy, Onion, Green Onion, Cilantro, Rice Noodle.Contains Soy Sauce, Wheat
Banh 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
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)