Phuong Nam Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)

Phuong Nam Restaurant in San Jose offers a unique dining experience with its hot pot Vietnamese seafood cuisine. The cozy atmosphere and attentive service make it a standout choice for a casual meal. Highlight dishes like the snails in coconut sauce, chili squid, and scorched rice showcase the fresh and bold flavors that the restaurant is known for. The menu also features salted fish fried rice and snap peas for a variety of tastes. Customers praise the authenticity of the Vietnamese cuisine, with dishes like shaken beef receiving high recommendations. The restaurant's commitment to quality and attention to detail in their dishes shine through in each bite, making it a must-visit for those craving delicious and authentic Vietnamese flavors.

Soup, Porridge (Mon Canh, Chao)

Sup Mang Cua

Imitation crab meat soup with asparagus

$21.00

Chao Long

Pork Organs Porridge

$22.50

Canh Chua Ca Bong Lau

Hot and Sour Catfish Soup

$28.75

Canh Chua Tom

Hot and Sour Shrimp Soup

$28.75

Chao Bo & Trung Bac Thao

Beef rice porridge with century eggs

$21.00

Chao Bao Ngu Hot Vit Bat Thao

Abalone Porridge with century eggs

$21.50

Chao Ga

Chicken rice porridge

$20.00

Extra Eggs Noodles (Mi Trung)

Eggs Noodles ( Mi Trung)

$7.80

Extra Veggies (Rau Them)-Hot Pot

$10.50

Extra White Noodles (Bun Tuoi)

White Noodles (Bun Tuoi)

$7.80

Shrimp Chips (Banh Phong Tom)

$5.00

Banh Da

grilled rice paper

$5.00

Large Steam Rice (Com Trang Lon)

A cup of steam rice

$7.80

Extra Broth (Nuoc Lau)-Hot Pot

please note what kind of hotpot broth.

$10.00

Ca Vien Trung

Fish Balls filled with Roe

$15.50

Small Steam Rice (Com Trang Nho)

A cup of steam rice

$4.00

Side Orders

Fried Rice & Noodle (Com Chien & Mi)

Mi Xao Hai San

Stir Fried Egg Noodle with Seafood

$23.50

Com Chien o Bien

Seafood fried rice

$23.50

Com Suon Bo Dai Han

Korean Short Ribs Rice Plate

$21.95

Com Chien Duong Chau

Combination fried rice

$22.75

Mi Xao Bo

Stir fried beef egg noodle

$22.75

Com Chay Cha Bong Lap Xuong

Scorched Rice w/ Pork Floss & Chinese Sausage

$22.95

Mien Xao Cua

Stir fried glass noodle with imitation crab meat

$22.75

Bun Thit Nuong

Grilled Beef Rice Noodle with Veggies and Fish Sauce

$19.95

Com Chien Ca Man

Salted fish fried rice with chicken

$22.75

Com Ga Nuong

Grilled Chicken Rice Plate

$19.95

Com Bo Luc Lac (Filet Mignon)

Shaking Filet Mignon Beef with Rice

$24.95

Com Thit Nuong

Grilled Pork Rice Plate

$19.95

Nui Xao Bo (Filet Mignon)

Stir fried macaroni with filet mignon beef cubes

$24.75

Oc Len Xao Dua

Stir fried sea snails in coconut sauce

$22.75

Chem Chep Nuong Mo Hanh

Grilled mussels in scallion sauce and peanuts

$22.75

Oc Huong Hap Thai

Sweet snails in Thailand style broth

$22.75

Tu Hai Xao Bo Toi

Pacific Razor Clam w/ Garlic Butter

$23.95

Hen Xuc Banh Trang

Stir fried baby clams with rice crackers

$22.75

Oc Mong Tay Xao Bo Toi

Razor clams in garlic butter sauce

$29.50

Ngheu Xao Me

Tamarind clams

$22.75

Chem Chep Nuong Mayo

Baked mussels with mayonnaise and fish eggs

$22.75

So Long Nuong Mo Hanh

Grilled cockles with scallion oil and peanuts

$24.00

Oc Gao Xao Bo Toi

Periwinkles sauteed in garlic and butter.

$22.75

Ngheu Hap Thai Lan

Steamed clams in Thailand style broth

$22.75

Ngheu Hap La Que

Steamed clams with basil leaves broth

$22.75

Oc Mong Tay Nuong Mo Hanh

Grilled razor clams with scallion oil and peanuts

$29.50

Oc Huong Hap Xa

Steamed sweet snails in lemongrass broth

$22.75

Oc Huong Xao Bo Toi

Stir fried sweet snails in garlic butter

$22.75

Tu Hai Nuong Mo Hanh

Pacific Razor Clam grill with scallion oil and peanuts

$23.95

Hao Nuong Mo Hanh ()

Grilled oysters with scallion oil and peanuts ()

$17.00

Ngheu Xao La Que

Clams stir fried with basil leaves

$22.75

Snails, Clams, Shellfish (Oc, Ngheu, So)

Noodle Soup

Mi Bo Kho

Beef Stew with Egg Noodle Soup

$18.50

Hu Tieu Bo Kho

Beef Stew with Rice Stick Noodle Soup

$18.50

Tom Rang Me

Tamarind shrimps

$23.50

Tom Rang Muoi

Salt and pepper shrimps

$23.50

Rau Muc Chien Gion

Deep fried calamari head Any items that is deep fried may become soft once it is tied up tightly in the togo bag and also depend on how long the driver takes to deliver the food to you. Thank you for understanding!

$22.75

Bach Tuot Nuong Muoi Ot

Grilled Octopus with Chili Salt

$22.75

Muc Trung Chien Mam Toi

Squid eggs fried with garlic fish sauce

$22.75

Muc Trung Nuong Muoi Ot

Grilled squid egg in chili salt

$22.75

Muc Rang Muoi

Salt and pepper squid

$22.75

Muc Nang Nuong Sate

Spicy grilled cuttlefish

$24.00

Squid, Shrimp (Muc, Tom)

Alcohol Beverages

Modelo

$6.00

Corona

$6.00

Heineken

$6.00

Bo Tai Chanh

Rare beef in lime juice salad

$22.75

Goi Ngo Sen Tom Thit

Lotus roots salad with shrimp and crispy pork

$22.75

Goi Be Thui Tai Chanh

Smoke Veils Salad

$23.50

Goi Ga Xe Phay

Shredded chicken salad

$22.75

Ca Phao Mam Tom

Preserved Eggplants with Fermented Fish Sauce

$9.50

Goi Rau Muong Tom Thit

Water spinach with shrimps and crispy pork

$22.75

Goi Rau Muong Oc

Water Spinach Salad with Conch

$22.75

Goi Chan Ga Rut Xuong

Debone chicken feet salad

$22.75

Goi o Bien Thai Lan

Thailand spicy seafood salad

$22.75

Rau Muong Xao Toi

Water Spinach sauteed with garlic

$16.95

Salad (Goi), Veggies (Rau)

Appetizers (Mon An Choi)

Hot Vit Lon ()

Balut ()

$13.00

Sun Ga Chien Nuoc Mam

Fried chicken cartilage with fish sauce

$22.95

Chan Ga Chien Gion

Crispy fried chicken feet with Garlic Any items that is deep fried may become soft once it is tied up tightly in the togo bag and also depend on how long the driver takes to deliver the food to you. Thank you for understanding!

$22.75

Bap Xao Tep Kho

Stir fried corn with tiny shrimps

$16.95

Canh Ga Muoi Tieu

Fried wings with salt and pepper

$22.75

Ca Trung Chien

Deep Fried Goby Fish w/Tamarind sauce dipping

$22.75

Sun Ga Xao Bo Toi

Chicken Cartilage in Garlic Butter Sauce

$22.95

Tiet Canh De

$22.95

Cha Gio Tom Thit ()

Eggrolls (pork and shrimp) with veggies and fish sauce

$16.90

Hot Vit Lon Rang Me ()

Balut sauteed in tamarind sauce

$16.95

Cua Lot

Fried soft shell crabs

$22.75

Canh Ga Chien Nuoc Mam

Deep fried wings with fish sauce

$22.75

Chan Ga Chien Nuoc Mam

Fish Sauce Chicken Feet

$22.75

Ruot Heo Chien Gion

Deep fried pork intestines Any items that is deep fried may become soft once it is tied up tightly in the togo bag and also depend on how long the driver takes to deliver the food to you. Thank you for understanding!

$22.75

Khoai Tay Chien Toi

Garlic french fries

$13.95

Be Thui

Smoke Veils with Rice Powder, Veggies, and dipping sauce

$23.50

Trung Cut Lon

Quails Balut eggs per order

$24.95

Chim Cut Xao Toi

Stir fried quails with garlic and onion ()

$18.50

Trung Cut Lon Rang Me

Quail Balut sauteed in tamarind sauce

$27.95

Chim Cut Chien Gion

Crispy fried quails ()

$18.50

Canh Ga Chien Bo

Deep fried battered wings/drums

$22.75

Long Heo Doi Huyet Luoc

Steamed pork sausage and intestines with fermented shrimp paste dipping sauce

$23.00

Ech Nuong Muoi Ot

Grill Chili Frog

$24.00

Suon Truu Nuong (Grilled Lamb Chops) Pieces

flavorful grilled lamb chops with scallion oil and peanuts ( pieces)

$35.00

Ca Bong Lau Kho Tau

Caramelized Catfish in clay pot

$24.50

Bo Luc Lac (Filet Mignon) & French Fries

Shaking filet mignon beef cubes with fries

$24.75

Ech Chien Bo

Fried Butter Frog with house made mayo dipping sauce

$24.00

Thit Ba Chi Chien Nuoc Mam

Fried Pork Belly with Fish Sauce

$19.50

Thit Kho Trung

Caramelized Pork Belly and Eggs

$20.75

Ech Xao Lan Bun Tau

Sauteed Lemongrass Frog with Vermicelli

$27.00

Bo Nuong La Lot

Grilled beef with lotus leaves

$23.50

Meat (Mon Thit)

Hot Pot (Mon Lau)

Lau De Tiem Thuoc Bac (Large)

Goat Hot Pot with Chinese Herbs

$50.00

Lau Ca Sturgeon (Large)

Sturgeon hotpot (large)

$60.00

Lau Kho Qua Ca Thac Lac (Large)

Bittermelon and Scattered Fish Hot Pot

$50.00

Lau Ca Bong Lau (Large)

Catfish hotpot (large)

$60.00

Lau uoi Bo (Large)

Oxtail and beef balls hotpot (large)

$50.00

Lau o Bien Thai Lan (Large)

Thailand seafood hotpot (large)

$50.00

Bottle Water

$2.75

Sprite

The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.

$3.00

Coke

The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.

$3.00

Drinks (Giai Khat)

Tofu (au Hu)

au Hu Chien Gion

Crispy fried tofu Any items that is deep fried may become soft once it is tied up tightly in the togo bag and also depend on how long the driver takes to deliver the food to you. Thank you for understanding!

$15.60

au Hu Rang Xa Ot

Fried lemongrass tofu Any items that is deep fried may become soft once it is tied up tightly in the togo bag and also depend on how long the driver takes to deliver the food to you. Thank you for understanding!

$18.50