Ca Men Quan - Grilled Chicken & Rice

Grilled Chicken with Salt, Chili & Lime Leaves (Half)

Half a whole grilled chicken, marinated with salt, chili, and kaffir lime leaves, then grilled over charcoal until the skin is golden and crispy while the meat inside stays tender and sweet, infused with the signature salty-spicy flavor and the fragrant, refreshing aroma of kaffir lime leaves. The dish has a mild to medium spiciness depending on the chef, and is usually eaten hot with salt-pepper-lime dip or chili sauce, fresh herbs, and rice or sticky rice.

Roasted Chicken with Salt, Chili & Lime Leaves (Whole)

Salt and chili grilled chicken with lime leaves (whole chicken) is a dish made from a whole chicken marinated with salt, chili, and shredded lime leaves, then grilled over charcoal or in an oven until the skin is crispy and the meat is rich and fragrant. The dish has the distinctive salty-spicy flavor of chili salt blended with the refreshing aroma of kaffir lime leaves, and the spice level can be adjusted according to the restaurant's preference. It is usually cut into bite-sized pieces and served with chili-lime salt or fresh vegetables, making it suitable for enjoying together in large groups.

Combo: 1 Chicken + 1 Sticky Rice

Combo 1 chicken + 1 sticky rice is a chicken rice set consisting of roasted chicken (or rotisserie chicken) with crispy skin, tender meat, and rich savory flavor, served with a portion of soft, chewy sticky rice infused with chicken fat and scallions. This is a comfortable rice dish, not spicy, very popular at Vietnamese restaurants. It is usually eaten with fish sauce, chili paste, or various pickled vegetables to add flavor.

Grilled Pork Jowl Bone

Grilled cheek/jaw bones is a dish made from pork or beef cheek/jaw bones marinated with seasonings (garlic, lemongrass, pepper, and sometimes chili or sa tế chili sauce), then grilled over charcoal until the meat edges are nicely charred and infused with a fragrant smoky aroma. The dish has a rich, bold flavor, slightly sweet and mildly spicy depending on how it's marinated, with the meat around the bone being tender yet chewy with that distinctive crunchy texture. It is usually eaten with fresh vegetables, dipped in salt-and-chili or chili sauce, eaten by hand while gnawing on it, and is perfect for nibbling on with beer during drinking sessions.

Korean Spicy Fried Chicken

Korean spicy fried chicken is a crispy fried chicken dish that's coated on the outside, then topped or drizzled with a sweet and spicy Korean-style sauce made from gochujang chili paste, honey/sugar, and garlic. The dish has a spicy flavor blended with sweet and salty notes, with tender chicken meat inside while the outer skin stays crispy. It is usually eaten hot right after frying, served with white rice, kimchi, or fresh vegetables, and can be topped with roasted sesame seeds.

Pork Offal Sticky Rice

Xôi lòng mề is a sticky rice dish served with chicken or duck offal (gizzard, liver, heart) that has been boiled or stir-fried with onions, pepper, and rich seasonings. This dish combines the rich, savory taste of sticky rice with the chewy, crunchy texture of gizzard, usually served with fish sauce mixed with onions or chili sauce, and it can be a bit spicy depending on your taste. This is a popular breakfast or snack dish, usually scooped onto a plate or wrapped in banana leaf to be eaten hot.

Vermicelli/Organ Congee

Cháo lòng mề (or miến lòng mề) is a rice porridge or glass noodle dish cooked together with pig innards and gizzard (blood sausage, liver, heart, stomach, etc.), usually topped with scallions, Vietnamese coriander, and pepper. This dish has a rich, savory flavor from the broth simmered with bones and offal, and it's not spicy unless the customer adds chili or chili sauce themselves. It is usually eaten hot for breakfast, served with crispy fried dough sticks (quẩy) and dipped in fish sauce or shrimp paste according to taste.

Spicy Chicken Rice (Small)

Spicy chicken rice is a dish of white rice served with chicken (usually shredded or fried/pan-seared chicken) drizzled with a rich, spicy sauce, and can be accompanied by fresh vegetables, cucumber, or egg. This dish has a rich, spicy flavor with a harmonious sweet and salty taste from the sauce, making it perfect for those who love spicy food. This is the "Small" portion (small serving), usually eaten hot with chopsticks or a spoon, suitable for a light meal for one person.

Chicken Rice with Salted Egg Sauce (Small)

Salted egg chicken rice is a warm rice dish served with chicken (usually fried or pan-seared), topped with a rich, savory salted egg sauce that has a fragrant, nutty flavor and a harmonious balance of salty and sweet, without any spiciness. This dish is usually served with fresh vegetables or cucumber, with smooth, rich salted egg sauce drizzled directly over the rice and chicken to enhance the flavor. The "Small" version is a smaller portion, ideal for eating alone.

Korean Spicy Chicken Rice

Korean-style spicy sauce chicken rice consists of white rice served with chicken (usually fried or pan-seared) topped with a rich, Korean-style spicy sauce, typically featuring a bold spicy flavor with a hint of sweetness and a fragrant aroma of garlic and chili. This dish is usually served hot, accompanied by vegetables or kimchi to balance out the spiciness. The level of spiciness can be quite pronounced, so it suits those who enjoy spicy food.

Chicken Rice with Salted Egg Sauce

Salted egg chicken rice is a rice dish served with chicken (usually fried or pan-seared) topped with a rich, silky-smooth salted egg sauce, offering a harmonious balance of salty and sweet flavors along with the distinctive nutty richness characteristic of salted egg. This dish is not spicy, it is usually eaten hot, using chopsticks or a spoon, and served with fresh vegetables or cucumber to balance out the rich flavor.

Crispy Pork Chop Rice w/ Salted Egg

Crispy fried pork ribs with salted egg sauce and rice features white rice served with marinated pork ribs fried until crispy, topped with a rich and creamy salted egg sauce that balances savory and sweet flavors harmoniously. This dish is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, usually not spicy, and is served with fresh herbs or pickled vegetables to help balance the richness. It's a filling dish, perfect for lunch or dinner.

Crispy Spicy-Sour Pork Rib Rice

Sweet and sour crispy fried pork ribs rice is a dish served with crispy fried pork ribs, topped with a rich, tangy and spicy sauce. The dish has a harmonious sweet and salty flavor balanced with a light tang and spicy kick from the chili, while the ribs are crispy on the outside yet tender inside. This dish is usually eaten hot with white rice, and can be served with fresh vegetables or pickles to balance the flavor.

Pan-Fried Pork Ribs with Rice

Pan-fried pork rib rice is a rice dish served with pork ribs that are pan-fried until the outside is golden and crispy while the inside stays tender and naturally sweet. The ribs are usually marinated with garlic, pepper, fish sauce, and a little sugar, creating a rich flavor that's slightly sweet and salty, without any spiciness. The dish is usually served with white rice, cucumber, tomato, and pickled vegetables, and can be dipped in fish sauce or chili sauce depending on your taste. This is a popular dish for lunch or dinner, best eaten while still hot to enjoy the crispiness of the ribs.

Honey-Glazed Pork Rice

Honey-grilled pork rice is a rice dish served with pork marinated in honey and various spices, then grilled until the outer layer is fragrantly charred at the edges, with a rich, deep sweetness mixed with a hint of saltiness, and no spiciness. The meat is usually eaten with white rice and fresh vegetables, and may be served with a dipping sauce or scallion oil, making it perfect to enjoy hot for lunch or dinner.

Fried Chicken Rice

Com ga xoi mo is a rice dish served with crispy fried chicken, where the chicken is repeatedly basted with hot oil until the skin turns golden and crunchy while the meat inside stays tender and juicy. The dish has a harmonious salty-sweet flavor, usually not spicy, and is served with white rice or chicken rice (cooked in chicken broth, giving it a light yellow color), cucumber, tomato, and sweet-and-sour fish sauce or ginger soy sauce for dipping.

Lemongrass Grilled Chicken Rice

Grilled chicken with lime leaf rice is a rice dish served with chicken marinated in finely shredded lime leaves, usually with added lemongrass and garlic, creating a distinctive light and fragrant aroma, with the chicken being tender and richly flavorful. The dish has a harmonious balance of salty and sweet flavors, with little spiciness, though chili sauce can be added according to taste; it is usually served hot with white rice, cucumber, and fresh vegetables.

Extra Rice

Extra rice is an additional serving of plain white rice ordered to go along with the main dishes, usually served hot in its own separate bowl or plate. The rice is soft and slightly sticky with a light fragrance, and since it's barely seasoned, it isn't spicy — it's meant to be eaten with sauce, savory side dishes, or soup as part of a main meal. This is a popular add-on for when guests haven't had enough to eat yet and want to have extra rice along with the dishes they've already ordered.

Extra Soup

Black pepper beef stir-fry is a popular Vietnamese dish, made by quickly stir-frying beef over high heat together with black pepper, shallots, garlic, and vegetables such as onions and bell peppers. This dish has a harmonious balance of salty and sweet flavors, a strong aroma of pepper, and a slight spicy kick. It is usually eaten with hot steamed rice or rice noodles.

Fried Chicken with Sauce

Sauced chicken is a chicken dish (usually chicken meat or wings) cooked with a thick, rich sauce, which may be tamarind sauce, tomato sauce, pepper sauce, or garlic-chili sauce depending on the restaurant, giving it a sweet and sour or slightly spicy flavor. This dish is usually eaten with steamed white rice or bread, with the sauce poured over the top to enhance the flavor.

Grilled Chicken (1/4)

Grilled chicken (1/4 chicken) is chicken meat marinated with lemongrass, garlic, and fish sauce, then grilled over an open flame. The meat is fragrant, tender and juicy with a golden-brown exterior that's slightly charred. It's typically served with steamed rice, fresh vegetables, or fish dipping sauce.

Ribs

Ribs are usually pork ribs (either pork chops or baby back ribs) that are grilled, fried, or braised, marinated with garlic, lemongrass, pepper, and a mix of savory-sweet seasonings to create a rich, flavorful crust with slightly charred, fragrant edges. The dominant flavor is a harmonious balance of salty and sweet, with just a little spice, tender meat, and crispy fat along the edge of the bone. This dish is usually eaten with white rice, cucumber, tomato, and sweet and sour fish sauce.

Ca Men Sauce

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Assorted Sauces

Various sauces are a diverse range of sauces served alongside dishes for dipping or mixing, such as grilled foods, seafood, salads, or noodles/vermicelli. Depending on the type, the sauce can be savory-sweet, sour-spicy, or rich and fragrant (for example, tamarind sauce, pepper sauce, garlic butter sauce, sweet and sour sauce), with the spiciness level customizable according to the customer's request. It is usually served in small amounts in a separate dish for dipping, helping to enhance the flavor of the main dish.

Sautéed Water Spinach with Garlic

Garlic-fried water spinach is a dish made from water spinach (a green vegetable commonly eaten in Vietnam) quickly stir-fried with minced garlic, cooking oil, and a little fish sauce or salt. This dish has a rich, savory flavor with a fragrant hint of garlic, lightly crisp vegetables, and no spiciness. It is a popular side dish, usually served together with rice and other savory dishes in a meal.

Fried Tofu

Fried tofu consists of pressed tofu blocks that are fried until golden and crispy. The outside is crispy and fragrant, while the inside is soft and tender, with a salty, delicious flavor. It's typically served with dipping sauce (fish sauce or soy sauce) and fresh vegetables.

Garlic Butter Toast

Garlic butter toast is hot toast that is toasted until crispy on the outside, topped with a layer of soft butter and fragrant garlic. This dish has the rich flavor of butter combined with the delicious aroma of garlic, not spicy, and is usually eaten as a light breakfast or as a snack.

Fried Chicken Cartilage with Fish Sauce

Fish sauce fried chicken cartilage is a dish made from crispy fried chicken cartilage coated in a sauce of fish sauce sautéed with garlic and chili, giving it a rich salty-sweet flavor with a hint of mild spiciness (the spice level can be adjusted to your preference). The dish has the distinctive crunchy, chewy texture of the cartilage, along with the fragrant aroma of fried garlic and caramelized fish sauce, and is usually eaten with rice or enjoyed as a drinking snack/street food.

Shrimp Porridge

Shrimp porridge is a rice porridge cooked until smooth and creamy, combined with fresh peeled shrimp, creating a naturally sweet flavor and a fragrant aroma of scallion and ginger. This dish is usually not spicy, eaten hot, sprinkled with extra scallions and pepper, and can be served with quẩy (crispy fried dough sticks). It's a light, easily digestible dish, popular for breakfast or whenever you need something gentle on the stomach.

Oyster Porridge

Oyster porridge is a rice porridge cooked until smooth and soft, with a naturally sweet broth from fresh oysters. Mushrooms, scallions, and ginger are often added to bring out a fragrant aroma and help mask the fishy smell of the seafood. This dish has a light, delicate flavor with just the right amount of richness, and it's not spicy, making it perfect to enjoy hot in the morning or whenever you need something easy to digest. When eating, diners often sprinkle on extra pepper and fried shallots, and enjoy it with quẩy (crispy fried dough sticks) to enhance the flavor.

Grilled Oysters with Scallion Oil

Fresh oysters are grilled with fragrant scallion oil and crispy fried shallots, usually topped with crushed roasted peanuts. This dish has the rich, savory flavor of scallion oil blending with the natural sweetness of oysters, it's not spicy, and it's best enjoyed hot right after grilling. Diners often dip it in salt-pepper-lime sauce or chili sauce to enhance the flavor.

Grilled Cheese Oysters

Cheese-grilled oysters are fresh oysters grilled over fire or in an oven, topped with a layer of melted cheese, usually mozzarella. This dish combines the sweet and fresh flavor of oysters with the rich, salty taste of melted cheese, and is eaten directly from the oyster shell using a fork or small spoon. This is a popular appetizer or main dish commonly served at seafood restaurants.

Salt & Chili Grilled Shrimp

Salt and chili grilled shrimp is fresh shrimp grilled with salt and chili, creating a distinctive salty and spicy flavor. The shrimp meat is tender and succulent with natural sweetness, beautifully highlighted by the seasoning crust on the outside. It's typically served with steamed rice, fresh vegetables, and dipping sauce.

Crispy Fried Squid / Fish Sauce Squid

Crispy fried squid is fresh squid fried until very crispy on the outside for a crisp, fragrant exterior, while the meat inside remains tender and delicious. The "fish sauce fried" version adds a rich, deeply savory taste from fish sauce, creating a complex flavor profile. This dish is typically enjoyed as an appetizer or served alongside rice with a sweet and tangy dipping sauce.

Stir-fried Conch with Lemongrass & Chili

Stir-fried Ốc Nhảy with Lemongrass and Chili is a dish made from ốc nhảy (a type of small snail) that is quickly stir-fried with lemongrass and spicy red chili. This dish brings together the distinctive fragrant aroma of lemongrass, the fiery heat of chili, and the subtle sweetness of snails. Snails are enjoyed by sucking them from the shell, and are typically paired with rice or bread to balance out the spiciness.

Grilled Frog (Salt & Chili / Lemongrass / Butter)

Salt-and-chili grilled/lemongrass stir-fried/butter-fried frog is a field frog dish prepared in three ways: grilled with salt and chili for a rich salty-spicy flavor, stir-fried with fragrant, slightly spicy lemongrass, or fried in butter for a rich, buttery aroma. Frog meat is tender and naturally sweet, usually served with fresh raw vegetables and cucumber, dipped in salt-pepper-lime sauce or chili sauce. This is a popular drinking snack dish, best eaten hot right after it's cooked to keep its crispiness and rich flavor.

Salt-Roasted Shrimp

Salt-roasted shrimp is a dish where shrimp is fried or roasted until crispy with salt, garlic, and chili, creating a salty, fragrant, crunchy crust around the sweet shrimp meat inside. The dish has a rich, bold flavor, slightly spicy if a lot of chili is used, and is usually eaten with plain white rice as a savory main dish in a meal.

Honey Grilled Pork (CS1 only)

Honey-grilled pork is pork marinated in honey and spices, then grilled over charcoal until the outside turns slightly charred and glossy, with a harmonious sweet-savory flavor and a fragrant smoky aroma. The meat inside is tender and not too spicy, usually eaten with white rice, fresh vegetables, or dipped in a sweet and sour sauce.

Seafood Stir-Fried Noodles

Seafood stir-fried noodles is a dish made by stir-frying noodles together with seafood such as shrimp and squid, sometimes with the addition of crab or clams, combined with vegetables like carrots, onions, and cabbage, and seasoned with soy sauce, oyster sauce, or seafood seasoning to create a rich, savory, and delicious flavor. The dish typically has a well-balanced salty-sweet flavor, isn't spicy unless extra chili is requested, and the noodles are stir-fried until firm and slightly chewy. This is a filling dish, usually served as a main course, and best eaten hot right after it's cooked.

Thai Spicy Sour Pork Ribs

Thai-style sweet and sour spicy pork ribs is a dish made by frying or pan-searing pork ribs, then simmering them in a rich, tangy and spicy Thai sauce that combines the sourness of tamarind or lime, the spiciness of chili, and a well-balanced sweetness. This dish has a bold, appetite-stimulating flavor, usually eaten with hot steamed rice or served as a drinking snack, and can be topped with roasted peanuts and fresh herbs to enhance the taste.