Gao Viet Kitchen

Restaurant · VietnameseSan Mateo

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  • Wrap & Roll$42

    Build-your-own fresh rolls with BBQ shrimp, grilled beef, pork sausage (nem nuong), & crispy egg roll. Served with rice paper, herbs

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Gao Roll Sampler$34

    A mix of rolls: pho roll, nem nuong rolls, shrimp rolls, tofu rolls, and imperial rolls. Served with house fish sauce

    Likely soyLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Banh Hoi Sharing Set$50

    Woven vermicelli platters served with fresh herbs, lettuce, pickles and house fish sauce. A classic Gao sharing set. Choose your combo…

    Likely fish

Street Eats

  • Banh Beo$21

    Steamed rice cakes topped with mini shrimp, shrimp crumble, scallion, and fried shallot.

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Banh Cuon$23

    Delicate rice rolls, filled with seasoned pork and wood ear mushroom, topped with Vietnamese sausage, ham, fresh herbs, bean sprouts

  • Banh Khot$21

    Rice flour, coconut milk, turmeric, shrimp, green onion, lettuce, mint, cilantro, fried shallot, pickled carrot and daikon.

    Likely shellfish

Fresh and Fried Spring Rolls

  • Shrimp Spring Roll – Gỏi Cuốn Tôm$15

    Shrimp, vermicelli, lettuce, beansprout, mint, cucumber, pickled carrot and daikon. Served with peanut sauce. Add pork belly $2

    Likely glutenLikely nutsLikely shellfish

  • PHO Roll$18

    Wok-tossed ribeye, garlic, ginger, onion, oyster sauce, rice noodle sheet, lettuce, mint, cucumber, beansprout, green onion, fried shallot.

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Imperial Roll – Chả Giò$16

    Ground pork, wood ear mushroom, clear vermicelli, carrot, taro, onion, rice paper, lettuce, mint, pickled carrot and daikon.

  • Sausage Spring Roll – Nem Nuong Cuốn$15

    Pork sausage, rice paper, lettuce, cucumber, mint, beansprout, fried egg roll wrapper, pickled carrot and daikon. Served with peanut sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely nutsLikely egg

Starters

  • Fish Sauce Chicken Wings$17

    Chicken wings, fish sauce, Vietnamese coriander, garlic, chili, jalapeño, bell pepper, lettuce, onion.

    Likely fish

  • Marrow Cracker$19

    Crispy sticky rice, pork belly, beef marrow, white onion, green onions, fried shallots, BBQ sauce.

    Contains gluten, soy

  • Grilled Eggplant$17

    Eggplant, garlic, green onion, fried shallot, soy sauce.

    VegetarianContains soyLikely gluten

  • Chicken Cartilage – Sụn Gà$18

    Deep-fried soft chicken cartilage with garlic and Vietnamese-style fish sauce butter. Comes with in-house green special sauce.

    Likely dairyLikely fish

  • Beef Carpaccio – Bò tái chanh$22

    Filet mignon, quail egg, Vietnamese coriander, jalapeño, white onion, fried shallot, garlic, fish sauce, chili, lime juice.

    Likely eggLikely fish

  • 5-Spice Pork Belly$19

    5 spice pork belly, woven vermicelli, mint, green onion, fried shallot, pickled carrot and daikon.

  • Pork Belly$19

    Fried pork belly, woven vermicelli, green onion, fried shallot, pickled carrot and daikon, BBQ sauce.

  • Gao Salad$14

    Mango or papaya, Vietnamese coriander, carrot, fried shallot, garlic, fish sauce, chili. BBQ beef $19; BBQ shrimp $19; plain $14

    Likely shellfishLikely fish

By The Sea

  • Saigon Garlic Scallops$42

    Scallop, chili, garlic, bell pepper, onion, green onion, peanut, Vietnamese coriander, ginger, fish sauce, butter.

    Contains dairy, nuts, shellfishLikely fish

  • Grilled Mussels$24

    Mussels, chili, garlic, bell pepper, onion, green onion, peanut, Vietnamese coriander, ginger, fish sauce, butter.

    Contains dairy, nuts, shellfishLikely fish

  • Giant River Prawns$25

    River prawn, chili, garlic, jalapeño, bell pepper, onions, garlic, woven vermicelli, lettuce, green onion, fried shallot, butter. Market…

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Holy Prawns$35

    Grilled tiger prawn tossed in a zesty fish sauce, butter, chili and lime sauce served alongside delicate Banh Hoi rice

    Likely dairyLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Seashell Combo$69

    2 abalone, 3 scallop, 3 mussel, chili, garlic, green onion, peanut, Vietnamese coriander, ginger, fish sauce, butter. (No more snails)

    Likely dairyLikely nutsLikely shellfishLikely fish

Signature/ House dishes

  • Mama's Claypot$37

    Catfish, pork belly, shrimp, pineapple, garlic, soy sauce, green onion, cucumber, tomato, pickled carrot and daikon, rice. Combo $37…

    Likely glutenLikely soyLikely shellfish

  • Lemongrass Chicken$25

    Chicken, lemongrass, chili, garlic, cucumber, tomato, egg, onion, green onion, rice. Substitutes: garlic noodle $33 (contains milk); sticky…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Lemongrass Chicken$25

    Wok tossed chicken with lemongrass, garlic and chili, topped with fried egg, steamed jasmine rice.

    Likely egg

  • Bò Nế$45

    Filet mignon, sweet sausage, pate, fried egg, ham, tomato, onion, green onion, BBQ sauce. Choice of bread or rice.

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • What Da Duck$44

    Roasted duck breast, marinated & grilled for crispy skin & juicy inside. Served with choice of carb, fresh watercress salad and

  • 5 Spice Chicken Cabbage Salad$24

    5 spice BBQ chicken, cabbage, green onion, lettuce, pickled carrot and daikon, fish sauce, peanuts.

    Likely nutsLikely fish

  • 5 Spice Chicken$24

    Chicken, green onion, lettuce, pickled carrot and daikon, BBQ sauce. Substitutes: white rice $24; garlic noodle $32 (contains milk)…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Shaking Beef – Bò Lúc Lắc$36

    Filet mignon, watercress, bell pepper, onion, wok-seared filet mignon tossed with peppers and onions in our savory house sauce. A la carte…

  • Bun Cha$30

    Fatty pork meatball, pork belly, chili, fish sauce, vermicelli, lettuce, cucumber, mint, green onion, pickled carrot and daikon.

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • Pork Rib$30

    BBQ pork rib, coconut sticky rice, cucumber, pickled carrot and daikon, fried shallot, green onion.

  • The Pig Out$32

    Pork chop, sweet sausage, shredded pork, egg, cucumber, tomato, green onion, pickled carrot and daikon, pork broth.

    Likely egg

  • Vermicelli Bowl$28

    BBQ pork, shrimp, imperial roll, vermicelli, beansprout, cucumber, mint, green onion, pickled carrot and daikon, peanuts.

    Likely nutsLikely shellfish

  • Turmeric Fish and Dill$37

    Turmeric-marinated fish pan-seared with fresh dill and onion, served sizzling with vermicelli, herbs, and dipping sauce.

    Likely fish

Garlic Noodles and Fried Rice

  • Garlic Noodle 3-Way$32

    Beef, shrimp, imperial roll, garlic, egg noodle, lettuce, bell pepper, onion, green onion, pickled carrot and daikon, BBQ sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Garlic Noodles$13

    Garlic noodle options: just garlic noodle $13; 5 spice pork belly $27; BBQ beef $29; BBQ pork $25; BBQ porkchop $27; BBQ shrimp $29; egg…

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Big Gao Fried Rice$76

    Grilled 14 oz USDA Prime ribeye steak, garlic fried rice & bone marrow, Asian sausage, fresh salad. Good for 2

    Likely egg

  • House Fried Rice$29

    Wok fried rice with grilled shrimp, sweet sausage, egg, fried garlic, finished with scallion and fried shallot.

    Likely eggLikely shellfish

Gao Wild Out (built for sharing)

  • SeaZILLA$125

    Dive into 1.5 lbs of sweet Canadian lobster, tender abalone, crispy soft-shell crab, tiger prawns, and fresh mussels & grounded

    Likely shellfish

  • The Phozilla$125

    A bold, over-the-top pho feast with Maine lobster, USDA Prime beef rib, bone marrow, filet mignon, brisket, in our rich

    Likely shellfish

  • Gaozilla$125

    Steak house meets pho – grilled USDA Prime beef ribeye steak, oxtail, brisket, bone marrow, fresh pho noodle

    Likely gluten

Noodle Soups

  • Pho Noodle Soup

    24 hour beef bone broth. Northern style pho. Served with side of lime, jalapeño, Sriracha, and Hoisin Sauce. Not served with beansprout and…

    Can be made free of glutenLikely eggLikely soy

  • Filet Mignon Pho$24

    A clean timeless pho made with tender sliced filet mignon, fresh rice noodle and load of onion.

  • Chubby Pho$26

    Mr. Gao Original – our signature loaded pho bowl featuring filet mignon, tendon, and rich marrow in our 24-hour beef

  • Big Gao Pho$41

    Our signature big bowl – USDA Prime beef rib, filet mignon, and roasted marrow in rich 24-hour beef broth

  • Brisket Filet Pho$30

    Filet mignon, brisket, marrow, onion, green onion, cilantro, rice noodle.

  • Mr. Gao's Beef Boy Pho$36

    A lighter take on Big Gao Pho – USDA Prime beef rib cube, filet mignon & marrow in our slow-simmered 24-hour

  • Skinny Pho (New)$26

    Inspired by Mr. Gao's wellness journey. Clean 24-hour beef broth with filet mignon, tendon, vegetables and low-carb konjac noodles.

  • Wok Pho$26

    Wok-tossed ribeye, egg yolk, garlic, ginger, onion, green onion, cilantro, rice noodle, oyster sauce. Cannot request no onions.

    Likely eggLikely shellfish

  • What Da Duck Pho (Pho Vit)$36

    Duck breast marinated in a house sauce, roasted & pan seared, fresh pho noodle, beef broth.

    Contains gluten, soy

  • Vegetarian Pho$20

    Fried tofu, fresh tofu, mushroom, carrot, daikon, bok choy, fried shallot, green onion, cilantro, rice noodle.

    VegetarianLikely soy

  • Chicken Pho$21

    Chicken, garlic, green onion, cilantro, fresh noodle, pork broth.

    Likely gluten

  • 5 Spice Pho$26

    Roasted five-spice chicken served over fresh pho noodle in our 24-hour beef broth, bok choy, herbs, and marrow richness.

    Likely gluten

Regional Vietnamese Favorites

  • Bánh Canh$27

    Egg/corn starch batter, pork, pork belly, quail egg, tapioca noodle, carrot, daikon, green onion, cilantro, fried shallot. (Pork broth)

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Bánh Canh Giò Heo – Vietnamese "Udon"$26

    Shrimp, pork, pork belly, pork hock, quail egg, pig heart, pork rib, carrot, daikon, tapioca noodle, green onion, cilantro, fried

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Lobster Bánh Canh$89

    1.5 lb Maine lobster, pork, pork belly, quail egg, udon noodle, carrot, daikon, green onion, cilantro, fried shallot. (Pork broth)

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Bún Riêu$27

    Tangy tomato crab noodle soup topped with shrimp and pork meatball, tofu and fresh herbs. (Pork broth)

    Likely glutenLikely soyLikely shellfish

  • Old School BBH$27

    Spicy lemongrass, shrimp paste, brisket, pork blood, pork belly, pork hock, Vietnamese ham, thick vermicelli, Vietnamese coriander, onion…

    Likely shellfish

  • Big Rib BBH$41

    Our signature bun bo hue topped with massive slow-braised USDA Prime beef rib, pork belly and Vietnamese ham

    Likely gluten

  • Beef Stew Noodle Soup$30

    Slow-braised beef & oxtail in rich beef stew broth blended with our signature pho broth. Choice of pho noodle or

    Likely gluten

  • Bún Mắm$28

    Fermented fish and pork broth, shrimp, squid, pork belly, fried fish, eggplant & herbs.

    Likely glutenLikely shellfishLikely fish

Vegetarian

  • Vegetarian PHỞ Roll$14

    Fresh pho noodle roll with tofu, herbs, fried shallot. Served with house sauce

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely soy

  • Vegetarian Imperial Roll$16

    Crispy vegetarian rolls served with house dipping sauce.

    Vegetarian

  • Tofu Mango Salad$15

    Shredded mango with crispy tofu, fresh herbs, and fried shallot in light soy dressing

    Likely soy

  • Tofu Papaya Salad$15

    Shredded papaya with crispy tofu, fresh herbs, and fried shallots and light soy dressing

    Likely nutsLikely soy

  • Banh Khot Tofu$21

    Rice flour, coconut milk, turmeric, green onion, tofu, carrot, wood ear mushroom, king oyster mushroom, lettuce, mint, cilantro, fried…

    Likely soyLikely shellfish

  • Grilled Eggplant$17

    Char-grilled eggplant topped with garlic scallion, crispy shallot and savory soy glaze. Eggplant, garlic, green onion, fried shallot, soy…

    Likely soy

  • Lemongrass Tofu$16

    Crispy tofu tossed with lemongrass, garlic, and bell pepper

    Likely soy

  • Vegetarian Claypot$25

    Tofu, eggplant, mushroom, garlic, chili, green onion, soy sauce, fried shallot, cucumber, tomato, rice

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely soy

  • Lemongrass Tofu With Rice$22

    Tofu, lemongrass, chili, garlic, cucumber, tomato, onion, green onion, rice.

    Likely soy

  • Tofu Fried Rice

    Wok-fried rice with tofu, egg, cucumber, tomatoes, savory garlic soy.

    Contains eggLikely soy

  • Vegetarian Pho – phở chay$20

    Tofu, mushroom, carrot, daikon, bok choy, fried shallot, green onion, cilantro, fresh noodle.

    VegetarianLikely soy

Kids menu

Little Gao - Kids menu (ages 7 & under)

  • Mini Kid Pho$9

    Plain $9; beef $13.50; chicken $12

  • Mini Kid Rice Bowl$10.50

    Beef $12; pork $10.50; chicken $10.50

  • Mini Kid Garlic Noodle$12.50

    Beef $14; chicken $12.50

    Likely gluten

What the menu saysWe offer gluten-free options for your enjoyment. However, please note that cross-contamination may occur as we are not a gluten-free kitchen.
  • We offer gluten-free options for your enjoyment. However, please note that cross-contamination may occur as we are not a gluten-free kitchen.
  • Our dishes may contain allergens such as peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, fish, milk, eggs, soy, wheat, gluten, or sesame.

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Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
Address313 S San Mateo Dr, San Mateo, 94401
AreaPeninsula
KindRestaurant · Vietnamese
Websitegaovietkitchen.com
Menu read11 Nov 2026 from gaovietkitchen.com
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Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Gao Viet Kitchen

Does Gao Viet Kitchen have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, and 1 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 11 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Gao Viet Kitchen coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “We offer gluten-free options for your enjoyment.”. Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

What can be made gluten free at Gao Viet Kitchen?

Pho Noodle Soup (Ask for no hoisin sauce if gluten free).

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