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

$22.00

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

$44.00

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

$21.00

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).

$29.00

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

$23.00

Pho Ga - Chicken Pho

Chicken noodle soup, rice noodle, chicken, PORK broth, spring onion, drop off garlic (no vegetable).

$17.95

Bun Mam

Fermented fish rice vermicelli noodle soup, tiger prawn, squid, fried pork belly, flaky white fish, eggplant (customer favorite).

$23.00

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

$30.00

Lobster Banh Canh

Banh Canh noodle soup with .l bs live Maine lobster, pork, quail egg.

$6.00

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

$39.00

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

$39.00

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

$25.00

Vegetarian Pho

Mushroom, Seasonal Vegetable, Daikon, Fried Tofu, Soft Tofu, Rice Noodle, Spring & Fried Onion

$17.00

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

$23.00

-Spice Chicken PHO

BBQ Chicken, Marrow, Lettuce, Bok Choy, Onion, Green Onion, Cilantro, Rice Noodle.Contains Soy Sauce, Wheat

$23.00

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

$24.00

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)

$29.00

TOFU PHO ROLL

Wok tossed tofu & onion, fresh vegetable rolled in pho sheet, swimming in house veggie sauce.

$13.00

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.

$16.00

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)

$40.00

Cha Gio | Crispy Imperial Roll

$14.00

Fresh Shrimp Roll

$13.00

Chef Choice Rolls Platter

mixed rolls (will fall back chef's selection if customers substitute request not available).

$30.00

Vegetarian Imperial Roll

$14.00

Nem Nuong | Fresh Grilled Pork Sausage Roll

$13.00

-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.

$46.00

Choose Your Side Order

$3.00

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

$7.50

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)

$8.00

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

$8.00

COCONUT COFFEE - Cafe Dua

$8.50

SUGARCANE JUICE

$7.50

Pandan Coffee

A bold yet balanced blend of coffee, creamy milk, coconut milk, and fragrant pandan leafsmooth, satisfying, and perfectly sweetened.

$9.00

GAO MILK TEA

$7.50

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

$8.50

Diet Coke

$3.50

LYCHEE COCONUT FREEZE

$8.50

Coke

can

$3.50

Traditional Ice Coffee - Cafe Sua Da

Slow dripped coffee with condensed milk

$7.00

Up

$3.50

Banh Beo Tray - Steam Rice Cake

Pieces At less Hours Pre-Order on busy day

$55.00

Banh Khot Tray- Mini Pancakes

Pieces / Fresh Herbs, House Nuoc Mam SaucePre-Order Hours in Advance or Day Day Before

$50.00

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.

$95.00

Banh Cuon - Rice Noodle Rolls

Gao best seller - Fresh house-made rice noodle rolls filled with pork, mushroom, grilled pork sausage & pork ham.

$21.00

Banh Khot - Mini Pancakes

Mini savory pancakes topped with shrimp, served with lettuce & Asian herbs. (GF)

$19.00

Banh Beo - Steam Rice Cake

Savory steamed rice cake, shrimp flak, fried shallot, green onion. (GF)

$19.00

Ca Tim | Grilled Eggplant

With Gao sauce.

$15.00

Bo Tai Chanh - Beef Carpaccio

Rare filet mignon, onion, mint, fried shallot.Contains Raw Meat

$19.00

PORK BELLY

Banh Hoi Thit Heo Quay - Crispy Pork Belly, Banh Hoi Noodle, Lemongrass Pork Au Jus Dripping Sauce, Pickles.

$17.00

Crispy Lemongrass Tofu

$14.00

SHRIMP SPRING Roll

Shrimp, Vermicelli, Lettuce, Beansprout, Mint, Cucumber, Pickled Carrot and Daikon. Served with Peanut Sauce Peanut Sauce Contains Peanut, Wheat

$13.00

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.

$17.00

Fish Sauce Glazed Chicken Wing

$15.00

SALAD

Mango or PapayaVietnamese Coriander, Carrot, Garlic, Onion, Fried Shallot, Fish Sauce.

$12.00

CRAB NOODLE

Wok tossed cellophane noodle, wild caught crab meat, bell pepper, onion, fried garlic in lobster roe sauce.

$25.00

GRILLED LOBSTER GARLIC NOODLE

. lbs Live Maine Lobster, grilled & topped with garlic lemongrass chilli lemon butter sauce, serving with Garlic Noodle

$89.00

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.

$25.00

Fried Rice

BBQ Shrimp, Sweet Sausage, Egg, Onion, Bell Pepper, Cucumber, Tomato, Garlic, Green Onion, Fried Shallot, Soy Sauce and Fried Egg on top

$26.00

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

$25.00

Vegetarian Claypot

Vegetarian claypot, caramelized & braised fried tofu, okra, mushroom, onion, jasmine rice.

$19.00

Bo Luc Lac | Shaking Beef

Wok tossed cube tender filet mignon, fresh watercress & tomato salad (most popular).

$32.00

PORK RIB

Suon Nuong Sa | -hour marinated pork rib Grilled in lemongrass sauce. (Recommended with crispy coconut sticky rice)

$27.00

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)

$22.00

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 +$)

$22.00

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

$28.00

GARLIC NOODLE -WAY

Our customer-favorite combo, garlic noodle, rib eye beef, grilled shrimp, imperial roll.Can substitute for Pork or -Spice Pork Belly

$29.00

-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.

$22.00

Bo Ne

Filet Mignon, Sweet Sausage, Pate, Fried Egg, Ham, Tomato, Onion, Green Onion, BBQ Sauce. Choice of Bread or Rice.

$43.00

CRAB NOODLE

Wok tossed cellophane noodle, wild caught crab meat, bell pepper, onion, fried garlic in lobster roe sauce.

$25.00

GRILLED LOBSTER GARLIC NOODLE

. lbs Live Maine Lobster, grilled & topped with garlic lemongrass chilli lemon butter sauce, serving with Garlic Noodle

$89.00

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.

$25.00

Fried Rice

BBQ Shrimp, Sweet Sausage, Egg, Onion, Bell Pepper, Cucumber, Tomato, Garlic, Green Onion, Fried Shallot, Soy Sauce and Fried Egg on top

$26.00

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

$25.00

Vegetarian Claypot

Vegetarian claypot, caramelized & braised fried tofu, okra, mushroom, onion, jasmine rice.

$19.00

Bo Luc Lac | Shaking Beef

Wok tossed cube tender filet mignon, fresh watercress & tomato salad (most popular).

$32.00

PORK RIB

Suon Nuong Sa | -hour marinated pork rib Grilled in lemongrass sauce. (Recommended with crispy coconut sticky rice)

$27.00

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)

$22.00

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 +$)

$22.00

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

$28.00

GARLIC NOODLE -WAY

Our customer-favorite combo, garlic noodle, rib eye beef, grilled shrimp, imperial roll.Can substitute for Pork or -Spice Pork Belly

$29.00

-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.

$22.00

Bo Ne

Filet Mignon, Sweet Sausage, Pate, Fried Egg, Ham, Tomato, Onion, Green Onion, BBQ Sauce. Choice of Bread or Rice.

$43.00

TOFU PHO ROLL

Wok tossed tofu & onion, fresh vegetable rolled in pho sheet, swimming in house veggie sauce.

$13.00

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.

$16.00

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)

$40.00

Cha Gio | Crispy Imperial Roll

$14.00

Fresh Shrimp Roll

$13.00

Chef Choice Rolls Platter

mixed rolls (will fall back chef's selection if customers substitute request not available).

$30.00

Vegetarian Imperial Roll

$14.00

Nem Nuong | Fresh Grilled Pork Sausage Roll

$13.00

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

$7.50

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)

$8.00

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

$8.00

COCONUT COFFEE - Cafe Dua

$8.50

SUGARCANE JUICE

$7.50

Pandan Coffee

A bold yet balanced blend of coffee, creamy milk, coconut milk, and fragrant pandan leafsmooth, satisfying, and perfectly sweetened.

$9.00

GAO MILK TEA

$7.50

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

$8.50

Diet Coke

$3.50

LYCHEE COCONUT FREEZE

$8.50

Coke

can

$3.50

Traditional Ice Coffee - Cafe Sua Da

Slow dripped coffee with condensed milk

$7.00

Up

$3.50

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

$21.00

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).

$29.00

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

$23.00

Pho Ga - Chicken Pho

Chicken noodle soup, rice noodle, chicken, PORK broth, spring onion, drop off garlic (no vegetable).

$17.95

Bun Mam

Fermented fish rice vermicelli noodle soup, tiger prawn, squid, fried pork belly, flaky white fish, eggplant (customer favorite).

$23.00

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

$30.00

Lobster Banh Canh

Banh Canh noodle soup with .l bs live Maine lobster, pork, quail egg.

$6.00

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

$39.00

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

$39.00

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

$25.00

Vegetarian Pho

Mushroom, Seasonal Vegetable, Daikon, Fried Tofu, Soft Tofu, Rice Noodle, Spring & Fried Onion

$17.00

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

$23.00

-Spice Chicken PHO

BBQ Chicken, Marrow, Lettuce, Bok Choy, Onion, Green Onion, Cilantro, Rice Noodle.Contains Soy Sauce, Wheat

$23.00

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

$24.00

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)

$29.00

Lunch Menu (Wed-Thurs :-pm)