Banana Blossom Bistro Pasadena
Featured Items
- Tacos x 3 - Brisket Pho$10.99
Tender beef brisket and flank slow-cooked in our signature Pho Broth. Our team's twist on Tacos using Pho flavors like star anise, ginger and cinnamon. Served with house-made Pico de Gallo. Three tacos per order. A must try!
- Bánh Mì - Grilled Chicken$13.75
Vietnamese lemongrass chicken chargrilled to juicy perfection & stuffed in a delicately crispy French baguette layered with mayo, Maggi, onions, jalapenos, cucumbers, fresh cilantro, and pickled daikon & carrots | Allergens: soy, fish (anchovy extract), wheat
- Chicken Pho Gà$15.50
Rice noodles and tender slices of chicken in a delicate and savory beef broth. Garnished with fried shallots and a mix of fresh chopped cilantro, scallions and white onions.
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Appetizers {an choi}
- Shrimp Spring Rolls$9.00
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
- Tofu Spring Rolls | fresh (V)$9.00
Fresh | golden-fried tofu, vermicelli noodles, lettuce, cucumber, cilantro, mint & basil hand-rolled in fresh rice paper, served with a side of our signature house-made peanut sauce. Vegan | Allergens: spring roll: soy / peanut sauce: peanuts, wheat
- Emma Rolls | crispy (V)$9.00
Scratch-made veggie rolls deep-fried to a golden perfection. Filled with tofu, wood ear mushroom, taro, cabbage, carrots & onions. Vegan | Allergens: Wheat, Soy
Pho
- Hanoi-Style Pho$16.25
Pho Tai Lan | Rice noodles topped with wok-seared eye round steak & fried garlic in a rich beef broth. A must-try! Gluten-free | Allergens: fish (anchovy extract)
- Mama Anh's Pho$16.25
Combo | Traditional Vietnamese rice noodles in beef bone broth with tender slices of rare eye round steak, beef meatballs & tendon. Topped off with fresh scallions, cilantro & white onions. Gluten-free / Allergens: fish (anchovy extract)
- Beef Pho$15.50
Rice noodles in a savory beef broth with tender slices of rare eye round steak, brisket & flank topped off with a medley of fresh cilantro & onions. Gluten-Free / Allergens: fish (anchovy extract)
- Eye Round Steak Pho$15.50
Rice noodles in a savory beef broth with tender slices of rare Eye Round steak topped off with a medley of fresh cilantro & onions. Gluten-Free Allergens: fish (anchovy extract)
- Chicken Pho Gà$15.50
Rice noodles and tender slices of chicken in a delicate and savory beef broth. Garnished with fried shallots and a mix of fresh chopped cilantro, scallions and white onions.
- Gardener's Pho Chay {Vegetarian}$16.25
Traditional Vietnamese Rice noodles, tofu, mushroom mix & bok choy, topped with fresh cilantro & onions in a delicate vegetable broth. Contains Gluten Allergens: Soy, Wheat
- Shrimp Pho$16.50
Fresh rice noodles in beef broth w. succulent shrimp topped with fried shallots, fresh green onions, cilantro & onions.
- Plain Pho$13.00
Fresh rice noodles in beef broth. Garnished with fresh cilantro, green onions & white onions.
Vietnamese Sandwiches {banh mi}
- Bánh Mì - Grilled Pork$13.75
Sweet & savory Vietnamese chargrilled pork in a delicately crispy French baguette layered with mayo, Maggi, onions, jalapenos, cucumbers, fresh cilantro, and pickled daikon & carrots | Allergens: wheat, fish (anchovy extract), soy
- Bánh Mì - Grilled Chicken$13.75
Vietnamese lemongrass chicken chargrilled to juicy perfection & stuffed in a delicately crispy French baguette layered with mayo, Maggi, onions, jalapenos, cucumbers, fresh cilantro, and pickled daikon & carrots | Allergens: soy, fish (anchovy extract), wheat
- Bánh Mì - Tofu + W. Mushroom$14.50
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
- Bánh Mì - Veggie Cold Cut (V)$13.00
A classic twist | Golden-fried tofu, vegan mayo, Maggi, jalapeno, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, fresh cilantro, and pickled daikon & carrots layered in a delicately crispy French baguette | Vegan | Allergens: wheat, soy
- Bánh Mì - The OG Cold Cut - Coming Soon!$13.75Out of stock
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: wheat
Vermicelli Bowls {bun}
- Vermicelli - Grilled Pork$15.00
Vermicelli noodles topped with grilled pork 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: soy, fish (anchovy extract), peanuts.
- Vermicelli - Grilled Chicken$15.00
Vermicelli noodles topped with grilled chicken 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: soy, fish (anchovy extract) and peanuts.
- Vermicelli - Grilled Shrimp$16.00
Vermicelli noodles topped with grilled shrimp skewers 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 and peanuts.
- Vermicelli - Tofu + W. Mushroom (V)$16.00
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. Vegan Allergens: soy and peanuts
- Vermicelli - Emma Rolls (V)$15.00
Vermicelli noodles topped with our signature Emma Rolls, served on a bed of crisp lettuce, julienned cucumbers, bean sprouts, pickled carrots & daikon, fresh mint & cilantro, served with our "House Saigon" sauce. Allergens: wheat, soy and peanuts.
Rice Plates {com}
- Rice - Grilled Pork$15.00
Grilled pork served with a side of steamed jasmine rice, fresh salad and pickled carrots & daikon, served with a house-special “Nuoc Cham” sauce. Gluten-Free. Allergens: soy, fish and peanuts.
- Rice - Grilled Chicken$15.00
Grilled chicken served with a side of steamed jasmine rice, fresh salad and pickled carrots & daikon. Served with a house-special “Nuoc Cham” sauce. Gluten-Free. Allergens: soy, fish and peanuts.
- Rice - Grilled Shrimp$16.00
Grilled 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)$16.00
Fried 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.
Sides
SPECIALS
Entree Specials
- Tacos x 3 - Brisket Pho$10.99
Tender beef brisket and flank slow-cooked in our signature Pho Broth. Our team's twist on Tacos using Pho flavors like star anise, ginger and cinnamon. Served with house-made Pico de Gallo. Three tacos per order. A must try!
- Tacos x 3 - Grilled Pork$10.99
- Tacos x 3 - Grilled Chicken$10.99
BEVERAGES
Hand-Crafted Juices
- Fizzy Strawberry Limeade$5.00Out of stock
Soda Chanh | A strawberry version of our house-made Vietnamese limeade. Fresh hand-squeezed lime juice, strawberry puree, & sugar mixed with sparkling water.
- Soda Chanh {fizzy limeade}$5.00
Fizzy Lemonade | Traditional house-made Vietnamese lemonade. Fresh hand-squeezed lemon juice & sugar mixed with sparkling water.
- Fizzy Basil Limeade$5.00
Fresh house made limeade infused with basil and a hint of ginger.
- Fizzy Mint Limeade$5.00Out of stock
Fresh house made limeade infused with mint leaves.
Bottled Beverages
Streets of Saigon
Pho (Deep Copy)
- Hanoi-Style Pho$16.25
Pho Tai Lan | Rice noodles topped with wok-seared eye round steak & fried garlic in a rich beef broth. A must-try! Gluten-free | Allergens: fish (anchovy extract)
- Mama Anh's Pho$16.25
Combo | Traditional Vietnamese rice noodles in beef bone broth with tender slices of rare eye round steak, beef meatballs & tendon. Topped off with fresh scallions, cilantro & white onions. Gluten-free / Allergens: fish (anchovy extract)
- Beef Pho$15.50
Rice noodles in a savory beef broth with tender slices of rare eye round steak, brisket & flank topped off with a medley of fresh cilantro & onions. Gluten-Free / Allergens: fish (anchovy extract)
- Eye Round Steak Pho$15.50
Rice noodles in a savory beef broth with tender slices of rare Eye Round steak topped off with a medley of fresh cilantro & onions. Gluten-Free Allergens: fish (anchovy extract)
- Chicken Pho Gà$15.50
Rice noodles and tender slices of chicken in a delicate and savory beef broth. Garnished with fried shallots and a mix of fresh chopped cilantro, scallions and white onions.
- Gardener's Pho Chay {Vegetarian}$16.25
Traditional Vietnamese Rice noodles, tofu, mushroom mix & bok choy, topped with fresh cilantro & onions in a delicate vegetable broth. Contains Gluten Allergens: Soy, Wheat
- Shrimp Pho$16.50
Fresh rice noodles in beef broth w. succulent shrimp topped with fried shallots, fresh green onions, cilantro & onions.
- Plain Pho$13.25
Fresh rice noodles in beef broth. Garnished with fresh cilantro, green onions & white onions.